- April 14, 2007
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TV-Server Version: N/A
MediaPortal Version: 0.2..2..0
MediaPortal Skin: N/A
Windows Version: Vista 32 Public Release
CPU Type: AM2 X2 4600+ 65W Version
HDD: 1 x WD SATA II 250GB 16MB Cache, 1 x WD SATA II 500GB 16MB Cache
Memory: 2 x 1GB DDR2 533 Kingston Value RAM KVRD533D2N4/1G
Motherboard: ASUS M2NE
Motherboard Chipset: Nvidia 570
Motherboard Bios: 0802
Video Card: Gigabyte 7600GT 256MB RAM Silent Pipe II
Video Card Driver: 100.65
Sound Card: Motherboard on board sound, Soundmax AD1998
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver: 6.10.01.6110
1. TV Card: Dvico Fusion Dual Digital 4
1. TV Card Type: PCI DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: 3.61
2. TV Card: Twinham 1034 Mantis (Driver not yet installed)
2. TV Card Type: PCI DVB-S
2. TV Card Driver: 1.0.5.4
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: Nvidia
MPEG2 Audio Codec: NVidia
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Austar
HTPC Case: Zalman HD-160
Cooling: Stock case fans
Power Supply: Thermaltake 430W
Remote: Dvico Fusion, IRTrans
TV: Samsung CRT Rear Pro 52 Inch - 1080i capable
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI
Hi All,
I have a 16:9 tv but there is a Wierd issue happening no matter what codec I use but on some of my sat channels, its only broadcast in 4:3 but it sometimes has programs which were only shot in 16:9 so it shows it in 4:3 but letterboxed so basically black bars on sides and on top.
But as I said whatever codec I use, it actually is not displaying the picture properly instead of just showing it as a 4:3 image with bars on top and side it stretches the image and cuts off the top but the bottom still has black bars.. Its still in 4:3 but its stretches the 16:9 frame of the pic and so some of the top is cutoff
Its like its picking up the black bars and thinking it should stretch it because it thinks the source image is 16:9 but its being broadcast as 4:3
I have my aspect ratio set to normal and also the codec is set to automatic depending on the source contect. Any 16:9 or full 4:3 broadcast displays correctly in full 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 its just the programs which are broadcast in 4:3 but as 16:9 inside the 4:3 frame where it stretches it
The broadcast is digital so I thought the codec should be reading the properties of the broadcast signal to work out whether its 16:9 or 4:3 not by scanning the actual image and seeing black bars and deciding its 16:9 or 4:3??
I know it sounds like a wierd issue but it should be keeping it as 4:3 or at least if I zoom it it should go to gull 16:9 and get rid of bars on sides and top but it doesnt if i zoom it just stretches out to full screen but still stretches the top incorrectly
thanks
MediaPortal Version: 0.2..2..0
MediaPortal Skin: N/A
Windows Version: Vista 32 Public Release
CPU Type: AM2 X2 4600+ 65W Version
HDD: 1 x WD SATA II 250GB 16MB Cache, 1 x WD SATA II 500GB 16MB Cache
Memory: 2 x 1GB DDR2 533 Kingston Value RAM KVRD533D2N4/1G
Motherboard: ASUS M2NE
Motherboard Chipset: Nvidia 570
Motherboard Bios: 0802
Video Card: Gigabyte 7600GT 256MB RAM Silent Pipe II
Video Card Driver: 100.65
Sound Card: Motherboard on board sound, Soundmax AD1998
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver: 6.10.01.6110
1. TV Card: Dvico Fusion Dual Digital 4
1. TV Card Type: PCI DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: 3.61
2. TV Card: Twinham 1034 Mantis (Driver not yet installed)
2. TV Card Type: PCI DVB-S
2. TV Card Driver: 1.0.5.4
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: Nvidia
MPEG2 Audio Codec: NVidia
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Austar
HTPC Case: Zalman HD-160
Cooling: Stock case fans
Power Supply: Thermaltake 430W
Remote: Dvico Fusion, IRTrans
TV: Samsung CRT Rear Pro 52 Inch - 1080i capable
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI
Hi All,
I have a 16:9 tv but there is a Wierd issue happening no matter what codec I use but on some of my sat channels, its only broadcast in 4:3 but it sometimes has programs which were only shot in 16:9 so it shows it in 4:3 but letterboxed so basically black bars on sides and on top.
But as I said whatever codec I use, it actually is not displaying the picture properly instead of just showing it as a 4:3 image with bars on top and side it stretches the image and cuts off the top but the bottom still has black bars.. Its still in 4:3 but its stretches the 16:9 frame of the pic and so some of the top is cutoff
Its like its picking up the black bars and thinking it should stretch it because it thinks the source image is 16:9 but its being broadcast as 4:3
I have my aspect ratio set to normal and also the codec is set to automatic depending on the source contect. Any 16:9 or full 4:3 broadcast displays correctly in full 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 its just the programs which are broadcast in 4:3 but as 16:9 inside the 4:3 frame where it stretches it
The broadcast is digital so I thought the codec should be reading the properties of the broadcast signal to work out whether its 16:9 or 4:3 not by scanning the actual image and seeing black bars and deciding its 16:9 or 4:3??
I know it sounds like a wierd issue but it should be keeping it as 4:3 or at least if I zoom it it should go to gull 16:9 and get rid of bars on sides and top but it doesnt if i zoom it just stretches out to full screen but still stretches the top incorrectly
thanks