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Scoobs · 03-03-2007, 10:32 PM

If and when you get an upconverting DVD player remember that most of them will not display 4:3 DVD material properly on a widescreen tv when using an HDMI connection ( using component cables won't solve the problem as they won't upconvert using component cables). While this doesn't matter much for movies it can be annoying if you are watching 4:3 tv series on DVD as the dvd player will stretch the picture. You need an upconverting DVD player that will "pillarbox" the picture , or as some people call it, sidebars. Oppo dvd players will pillarbox, so will the Samsung DVD-HD860, a relatively inexpensive player.

03-03-2007, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207	If and when you get an upconverting DVD player remember that most of them will not display 4:3 DVD material properly on a widescreen tv when using an HDMI connection ( using component cables won't solve the problem as they won't upconvert using component cables). While this doesn't matter much for movies it can be annoying if you are watching 4:3 tv series on DVD as the dvd player will stretch the picture. You need an upconverting DVD player that will "pillarbox" the picture , or as some people call it, sidebars. Oppo dvd players will pillarbox, so will the Samsung DVD-HD860, a relatively inexpensive player. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8