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SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 04:36 PM

I just got my HD DVR from Time Warner Cable installed. I have the video going to my TV, Panasonic 50PZ700U, via an HDMI and the audio going to my receiver through fiber optic. I have to keep switching my aspect ratio because the SD stations are 4:3. I thought there was a setting to make the image fill the screen. I have programmed an "aspect" button in my Harmony 670 to fix it, but it is annoying. Anybody have any idea? Would it matter if I used component?

Moefiz · 06-11-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

I just got my HD DVR from Time Warner Cable installed. I have the video going to my TV, Panasonic 50PZ700U, via an HDMI and the audio going to my receiver through fiber optic. I have to keep switching my aspect ratio because the SD stations are 4:3. I thought there was a setting to make the image fill the screen. I have programmed an "aspect" button in my Harmony 670 to fix it, but it is annoying. Anybody have any idea? Would it matter if I used component?

Get into the setup menu on the cable box you should have an aspect ratio option also you will also have an option to select you signals that the box pass to the tv.

SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

Get into the setup menu on the cable box you should have an aspect ratio option also you will also have an option to select you signals that the box pass to the tv.

I looked, nothing!

mdabb · 06-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Is it a Moto box? If it is while the cable box is on press POWER OFF(cable box not TV) then imediately press menu and it will bring up a setup menu and you can change the 4:3 override to stretch.

If it's not a Moto box then I don't know.

D1-2005 · 06-11-2008, 05:40 PM

I think for mine, I had to deselect the 480i/p in the video settings and just leave 720p and 1080i. I would try that first, then possibly call time warner.

SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by D1-2005

I think for mine, I had to deselect the 480i/p in the video settings and just leave 720p and 1080i. I would try that first, then possibly call time warner.

I have yet to do that. Good call.

jpthomas27 · 06-11-2008, 06:05 PM

Make sure the TV aspect ratio is set to 16:9 in the settings of your cable box. Then make sure you have the settings in the box set to "stretch" or whatever the equivilent is for that brand of box.

The cable box will not stretch HD pictures that are already 16:9 but will stretch any 4:3 standard def picture.

Of course your TV should not be set to manipulate the picture at all. It should be set to "standard", or again, whatever the equivilent is on you TV.

rragland · 06-11-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

I just got my HD DVR from Time Warner Cable installed. I have the video going to my TV, Panasonic 50PZ700U, via an HDMI and the audio going to my receiver through fiber optic. I have to keep switching my aspect ratio because the SD stations are 4:3. I thought there was a setting to make the image fill the screen. I have programmed an "aspect" button in my Harmony 670 to fix it, but it is annoying. Anybody have any idea? Would it matter if I used component?

No, your connection method does not matter.

The Pioneer KURO's have an automatic detection setting that makes the adjustment for you.

This is just one more reason to choose a Pioneer KURO over the other brands.

scweb13 · 06-11-2008, 06:55 PM

Why stretch the 4:3 image?
I don't know about you, but watching a stretched image annoys the hell out of me.

SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rragland

No, your connection method does not matter.

The Pioneer KURO's have an automatic detection setting that makes the adjustment for you.

This is just one more reason to choose a Pioneer KURO over the other brands.

Except I own a Panasonic, no matter how nice a Kuro is, I bought my plasma for $900 in August of '07. Hard to beat.

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Why stretch the 4:3 image?
I don't know about you, but watching a stretched image annoys the hell out of me.

It annoyes me having all the grey dead space.

scweb13 · 06-11-2008, 07:16 PM

Do you hate black bars too?

SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 07:20 PM

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Do you hate black bars too?

I wouldn't say that I hate them. I don't mind seeing them when I watch a movie. I hate side bars when I watch TV. There is nothing wrong hating black bars or side bars. I know that they are supposed to be there, but this is America and I can do what I want.

rragland · 06-11-2008, 08:17 PM

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Except I own a Panasonic, no matter how nice a Kuro is, I bought my plasma for $900 in August of '07. Hard to beat.

It annoyes me having all the grey dead space.

Except that your original comment was that it was annoying.

I was just making a suggestion like you asked for in the first place.

SS316SRV · 06-11-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rragland

Except that your original comment was that it was annoying.

I was just making a suggestion like you asked for in the first place.

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06-11-2008, 04:36 PM	#1
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	HD DVR Help I just got my HD DVR from Time Warner Cable installed. I have the video going to my TV, Panasonic 50PZ700U, via an HDMI and the audio going to my receiver through fiber optic. I have to keep switching my aspect ratio because the SD stations are 4:3. I thought there was a setting to make the image fill the screen. I have programmed an "aspect" button in my Harmony 670 to fix it, but it is annoying. Anybody have any idea? Would it matter if I used component?

06-11-2008, 05:38 PM	#4
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Is it a Moto box? If it is while the cable box is on press POWER OFF(cable box not TV) then imediately press menu and it will bring up a setup menu and you can change the 4:3 override to stretch. If it's not a Moto box then I don't know. Last edited by mdabb; 06-11-2008 at 06:28 PM. Reason: spelling.... Damn dyslexia

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06-11-2008, 05:40 PM	#5
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	I think for mine, I had to deselect the 480i/p in the video settings and just leave 720p and 1080i. I would try that first, then possibly call time warner.

06-11-2008, 06:05 PM	#7
jpthomas27 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:SoCal	Make sure the TV aspect ratio is set to 16:9 in the settings of your cable box. Then make sure you have the settings in the box set to "stretch" or whatever the equivilent is for that brand of box. The cable box will not stretch HD pictures that are already 16:9 but will stretch any 4:3 standard def picture. Of course your TV should not be set to manipulate the picture at all. It should be set to "standard", or again, whatever the equivilent is on you TV.

06-11-2008, 06:55 PM	#9
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