Tales From The Crypt

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Originally Posted by Vilya

DVD, BD, and 4K players all send 4:3 images via HDMI. They send any and all aspect ratios via HDMI. I watch variable aspect ratio content often with three different players.

Players will output the correct aspect ratio. The bars appear appear, or don't appear, based on the type of display connected assuming the settings are correct on it, usually "16:9 auto", or something similar, is what you would use.

The only time I have ever used the zoom feature is with ancient non-anamorhpic dvds that would produce the image inside of a "box." Judicious use of zooming can compensate for these dvd relics. Example below:

I have to do that with True Lies, The Abyss, & Breakdown when I watch them, since they have yet to be released other than antiquated non-anamorphic widescreen dvd.