Widescreen format

johnmb · 2006-12-22, 05:14

I can't find anything to do with this, anywhere, which really surprises me, 'cause it annoys crap out of me!!
If you are viewing standard still digital camera pictures on a widescreen, is there any way to make sure you are viewing them in the correct format? ie in the 4:3 format, not 16:9.
I am finding I have many fat friends!!
I'm sure there is a fix.......

John.

rtv · 2006-12-22, 11:04

MP uses the "correct" calculated aspect ratio there - most likely you workarounded every other section somehow and didn't setup the square in MP's settings correct. Use a ruler or calculator to do this correct - your eyes will fool you.

johnmb · 2006-12-26, 10:35

Hi. Still confused. I can't find anywhere in MP to set this up?? Also, I sometimes use the PC on a 'standard' format screen, and at other times on a wide screen....
Any help appreciated.

chenks · 2006-12-26, 10:46

Settings > Screen Calibration

johnmb · 2006-12-26, 11:55

OK, I'll admit I may be a bit thick, but to me, that calibrates the WHOLE screen for everything... meaning that if I configure it to be the correct format for standard digital still pictures, then my widescreen TV will be the wrong format - isn't that just changing the view area for everything, not just for the still pictures? I am viewing this on either a widescreen TV, or standard CRT monitor (depending on whether the missus has the remote control....) The TV (or DVD etc) can be configured for either ("S" on the keyboard - zoom mode), but pictures can't??

chenks · 2006-12-26, 11:57

MP will show everything in the "correct" format.
it's down to you to calibrate to fit the screen correctly (using the screen calibration)

johnmb · 2006-12-26, 23:47

So..... does this mean I have to recalibrate each time I change between widescreen TV and just looking at pictures?? or do I have to buy a "widescreen" digital camera?? (Don't think they are available.....?)

Noelix · 2006-12-27, 06:17

It's true, if you set up to view it in widescreen, and go to My Pictures, the images are stretched like the video is (wide). Only thing is, there's no way to make it look normal.

cheffe97 · 2007-03-30, 14:26

Hi,
can confirm this and have to admit that my girl friend does not like to be shown "widescreen". I calibrated the screen of course but this does not help. Using 0.2.2.0
cheers
cheffe

cheffe97 · 2007-04-01, 16:07

update!
recalibrated the screen and took a ruler to proof the square. And must say that the pictures look much better now. Solved the problem for me at least.
cheers
cheffe

2006-12-22, 05:14	#1 (permalink)
johnmb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Widescreen format I can't find anything to do with this, anywhere, which really surprises me, 'cause it annoys crap out of me!! If you are viewing standard still digital camera pictures on a widescreen, is there any way to make sure you are viewing them in the correct format? ie in the 4:3 format, not 16:9. I am finding I have many fat friends!! I'm sure there is a fix....... John.

2006-12-22, 11:04	#2 (permalink)
rtv Portal Developer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Osnabruck Posts: 2,523 Thanks: 85 Thanked 97 Times in 71 Posts Country: My System	MP uses the "correct" calculated aspect ratio there - most likely you workarounded every other section somehow and didn't setup the square in MP's settings correct. Use a ruler or calculator to do this correct - your eyes will fool you. __________________

2006-12-27, 06:17	#8 (permalink)
Noelix Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 26 Posts: 388 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	It's true, if you set up to view it in widescreen, and go to My Pictures, the images are stretched like the video is (wide). Only thing is, there's no way to make it look normal. __________________

2007-03-30, 14:26	#9 (permalink)
cheffe97 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 130 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, can confirm this and have to admit that my girl friend does not like to be shown "widescreen". I calibrated the screen of course but this does not help. Using 0.2.2.0 cheers cheffe __________________ Win XP Pro SP2; latest drivers, MP 0.2.2.0 Tuner card: Medion with 7134 chip (Philips) and Hauppauge Nova T (PCI), graphics: Medion Radeon 9550, 1GB DDR333 Ram, Beamer: Pana PT-AE700E, 10.4'' touchscreen, Philips Pronto remote

2007-04-01, 16:07	#10 (permalink)
cheffe97 Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 130 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	update! recalibrated the screen and took a ruler to proof the square. And must say that the pictures look much better now. Solved the problem for me at least. cheers cheffe __________________ Win XP Pro SP2; latest drivers, MP 0.2.2.0 Tuner card: Medion with 7134 chip (Philips) and Hauppauge Nova T (PCI), graphics: Medion Radeon 9550, 1GB DDR333 Ram, Beamer: Pana PT-AE700E, 10.4'' touchscreen, Philips Pronto remote

2006-12-26, 10:35	#3 (permalink)
johnmb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi. Still confused. I can't find anywhere in MP to set this up?? Also, I sometimes use the PC on a 'standard' format screen, and at other times on a wide screen.... Any help appreciated.

2006-12-26, 10:46	#4 (permalink)
chenks Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scotland Age: 32 Posts: 726 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	Settings > Screen Calibration

2006-12-26, 11:55	#5 (permalink)
johnmb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, I'll admit I may be a bit thick, but to me, that calibrates the WHOLE screen for everything... meaning that if I configure it to be the correct format for standard digital still pictures, then my widescreen TV will be the wrong format - isn't that just changing the view area for everything, not just for the still pictures? I am viewing this on either a widescreen TV, or standard CRT monitor (depending on whether the missus has the remote control....) The TV (or DVD etc) can be configured for either ("S" on the keyboard - zoom mode), but pictures can't??

2006-12-26, 11:57	#6 (permalink)
chenks Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scotland Age: 32 Posts: 726 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	MP will show everything in the "correct" format. it's down to you to calibrate to fit the screen correctly (using the screen calibration)

2006-12-26, 23:47	#7 (permalink)
johnmb Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So..... does this mean I have to recalibrate each time I change between widescreen TV and just looking at pictures?? or do I have to buy a "widescreen" digital camera?? (Don't think they are available.....?)

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