16:9 vs 4:3 Difference in Definition? - Blu-ray Forum

sotodavid88 · 07-24-2008, 11:07 PM

I've been watching blu-ray movies with the setting of 4:3, i'm i losing a clear picture since i don't have it set on 16:9? should i have it set on 16:9?

thanks

Driver_King · 07-24-2008, 11:18 PM

Yes.

crackinhedz · 07-24-2008, 11:22 PM

what kind of tv do you have?

spolcyc · 07-24-2008, 11:23 PM

Yes.

sotodavid88 · 07-24-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

what kind of tv do you have?

40''inch Samsung 1080p LCD

Driver_King · 07-24-2008, 11:29 PM

I have a 4:3 TV (HDTV) and I use 16:9 because 4:3 looks awful on it. I know it's chopping off the sides, but that's just how it is until I decide it's time to upgrade.

Driver_King · 07-24-2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sotodavid88

40''inch Samsung 1080p LCD

Then absolutely put it on 16:9.

sotodavid88 · 07-24-2008, 11:50 PM

WOW!!! what a difference. i've been watching blu-ray movies in the wrong aspect ratio since Feb. NOW I HAVE TO WATCH MY ENTIRE COLLECTION AGAIN!!!! thanks for the help

mrgreed202 · 07-25-2008, 12:17 AM

why would you even put it in 4:3 with an 16:9 hdtv??

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 07-25-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgreed202

why would you even put it in 4:3 with an 16:9 hdtv??

yea, +1? please answer...lol..

Kryptron · 07-25-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sotodavid88

WOW!!! what a difference. i've been watching blu-ray movies in the wrong aspect ratio since Feb. NOW I HAVE TO WATCH MY ENTIRE COLLECTION AGAIN!!!! thanks for the help

why? did you run it at 4:3? why didn't you see if it looked better in 16:9? You only changed it after you asked here? What were you afraid of ?

bageleaterkkjji · 07-25-2008, 12:53 AM

do you only have composite cables(yellow cable, red , white) or something? if you do you might want to get an hdmi cable

sotodavid88 · 07-25-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptron

why? did you run it at 4:3? why didn't you see if it looked better in 16:9? You only changed it after you asked here? What were you afraid of ?

i always thought the picture had to be in the theatrical aspect ratio described on the back of the box (2:40.1, 1:85.1 etc.)

Kryptron · 07-25-2008, 12:58 AM

Ok but both of those aspect ratios are wider then 4:3. Anyways glad you figured it out and enjoy your movies now more then ever

Moefiz · 07-25-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

do you only have composite cables(yellow cable, red , white) or something? if you do you might want to get an hdmi cable

Same thing I am wondering...

sotodavid88 · 07-25-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

do you only have composite cables(yellow cable, red , white) or something? if you do you might want to get an hdmi cable

I have a Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable

bassbone57 · 07-25-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sotodavid88

I have a Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable

Did someone just light a match??

-K

bageleaterkkjji · 07-25-2008, 02:00 AM

what does your tv say when you push display or info does it say 480p?

sotodavid88 · 07-25-2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

what does your tv say when you push display or info does it say 480p?

1080/24p

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 07-25-2008, 02:30 AM

well, now enjoy all those movies again.lol..

07-24-2008, 11:07 PM	#1
sotodavid88 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:63 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:1	16:9 vs 4:3 Difference in Definition? I've been watching blu-ray movies with the setting of 4:3, i'm i losing a clear picture since i don't have it set on 16:9? should i have it set on 16:9? thanks

07-25-2008, 12:58 AM	#14
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	Ok but both of those aspect ratios are wider then 4:3. Anyways glad you figured it out and enjoy your movies now more then ever Last edited by Kryptron; 07-25-2008 at 01:01 AM.

07-25-2008, 02:30 AM	#20
NJ_RAMS_FAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2008 Location:North Jersey Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:103	well well, now enjoy all those movies again.lol..

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07-24-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Yes.

07-24-2008, 11:22 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	what kind of tv do you have?

07-24-2008, 11:23 PM	#4
spolcyc Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:745 DVD collection:54 iTunes collection:516 Blu-ray reviews:20	Yes.

07-24-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I have a 4:3 TV (HDTV) and I use 16:9 because 4:3 looks awful on it. I know it's chopping off the sides, but that's just how it is until I decide it's time to upgrade.

07-24-2008, 11:50 PM	#8
sotodavid88 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:63 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:1	WOW!!! what a difference. i've been watching blu-ray movies in the wrong aspect ratio since Feb. NOW I HAVE TO WATCH MY ENTIRE COLLECTION AGAIN!!!! thanks for the help

07-25-2008, 12:17 AM	#9
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	why would you even put it in 4:3 with an 16:9 hdtv??

07-25-2008, 12:53 AM	#12
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	do you only have composite cables(yellow cable, red , white) or something? if you do you might want to get an hdmi cable

07-25-2008, 02:00 AM	#18
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	what does your tv say when you push display or info does it say 480p?

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