Aspect ratio setting

marshall · 2006-06-26, 08:51

I know there is a default aspect ratio setting in the general TV setup. Could there be a place to set the default aspect ratio for each channel in the channel config?

Eeyore · 2006-06-26, 10:05

please xplain what you are trying to do or what your problem is and maybe there is a solution

rtv · 2006-06-26, 17:09

Setting AR to "default" MP will use the correct AR for each station - be aware some are broadcasting their program in a wrong AR

marshall · 2006-06-26, 20:11

I can make sure it is on "default" this evening. As I was trying, it was either that or "normal" that was best. However, there is still one station where the people's heads look a bit too elongated unless it is set to "stretch". It would be nice if I could set the AR for just that one channel.

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it, but I am running at 1680x1050 resolution, which is 16:10 not 16:9. Also, the channel in question is digital.

Eeyore · 2006-06-27, 04:40

you may need to adjust your screen calibration (through MP Setup). This was my issue (people were short and fat)

marshall · 2006-06-27, 08:10

I thought "default" sounded a bit funny, just to make sure, this is the same as "Original Source Format" right?

I'll try the screen calibration too.

miljbee · 2006-06-27, 08:31

i have had the same problem that yours.

I Live in france and watch DVB-T Channels. The only one i watch which is sending a wide signal is NRJ12.

The first time i set up mp, all was fine exept this channel that was presented with a wrong ar. I took me some time to understand that its a codec problem.

I went to mp setup/TV/Codec, and put there the codecs bundled with my DVBT Board (the codecs are 'intervideo for hauppauge non css', or smthing like that). Once done, all channels were ok, even nrj12 !

Good luck !

rtv · 2006-06-27, 10:12

sorry, I only looked at the code - it is "Normal" not "Original Source Format".

Quote:

people's heads look a bit too elongated unless it is set to "stretch"

nitro is right - you must run the screen calibration! Use a tape measure or ruler to adjust the square there.

Eeyore · 2006-06-28, 13:17

Quote:

nitro is right

when people understand this, the world will be a better place

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2006-06-26, 20:11	#4 (permalink)
marshall Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 30 Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I can make sure it is on "default" this evening. As I was trying, it was either that or "normal" that was best. However, there is still one station where the people's heads look a bit too elongated unless it is set to "stretch". It would be nice if I could set the AR for just that one channel. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it, but I am running at 1680x1050 resolution, which is 16:10 not 16:9. Also, the channel in question is digital.

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marshall Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 30 Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I thought "default" sounded a bit funny, just to make sure, this is the same as "Original Source Format" right? I'll try the screen calibration too.

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miljbee Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orléans, France Age: 35 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	i have had the same problem that yours. I Live in france and watch DVB-T Channels. The only one i watch which is sending a wide signal is NRJ12. The first time i set up mp, all was fine exept this channel that was presented with a wrong ar. I took me some time to understand that its a codec problem. I went to mp setup/TV/Codec, and put there the codecs bundled with my DVBT Board (the codecs are 'intervideo for hauppauge non css', or smthing like that). Once done, all channels were ok, even nrj12 ! Good luck !

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