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Blindpilot · 01-08-2008, 01:03 AM

Okay, so I just hooked up Comcast-supplied hdtv box (motorola DCP3200) to the Samsung 4665 via HDMI. the non-hdtv channels show these big black bars on each sides (there wasn't any bars prior to using the hdtv box). Is this normal? If I want the bars out, how do I get rid of it? Thanks.

clyon · 01-08-2008, 01:05 AM

yes

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Footloose301 · 01-08-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Blindpilot

Okay, so I just hooked up Comcast-supplied hdtv box (motorola DCP3200) to the Samsung 4665 via HDMI. the non-hdtv channels show these big black bars on each sides (there wasn't any bars prior to using the hdtv box). Is this normal? If I want the bars out, how do I get rid of it? Thanks.

Thats just how it is.

Make sure your HD is set up correctly. Turn off the box and hold the "Guide" and "Info" button at the same time, that should put it into "HD Mode" then go thru the simple step by step....

Also, grab your remote and press the "Menu" button twice. That will bring up another settings screen. Scroll down to "Set: Picture Format" and make sure its set to "Pass-Through".

You've also got to realize that some shows and commericals are still 4:3, so even though you're watching an HD channel(16:9), you're going to get those black bars on the sides.

Deciazulado · 01-08-2008, 01:11 AM

Black bars? 4:3-16:9-2.35 Widescreen Fullscreen Scope OAR sticky threads

01-08-2008, 01:03 AM	#1
Blindpilot Member Member since:Dec 2007	Side Bars Okay, so I just hooked up Comcast-supplied hdtv box (motorola DCP3200) to the Samsung 4665 via HDMI. the non-hdtv channels show these big black bars on each sides (there wasn't any bars prior to using the hdtv box). Is this normal? If I want the bars out, how do I get rid of it? Thanks.

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clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	yes zoom or zoom/stretch

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Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7046 DVD collection:4044	Black bars? 4:3-16:9-2.35 Widescreen Fullscreen Scope OAR sticky threads

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