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This post is best used in conjunction with the "companion" post on "Widescreen Stretch Modes".
Black bars are normal on your TV under certain circumstances. This is because the programmes shown on TV were originally shot in a number of different aspect ratios.
Most people are used to the "standard TV" aspect ratio of 1.33:1 (4:3).
Movies shown in cinemas are typically shown in a wider ratio (1.85:1 - very close to 16:9) - or they can be...
FAQ - Black Bars - Why Do I Still Have These?
This post is best used in conjunction with the "companion" post on "Widescreen Stretch Modes".
Black bars are normal on your TV under certain circumstances. This is because the programmes shown on TV were originally shot in a number of different aspect ratios.
Most people are used to the "standard TV" aspect ratio of 1.33:1 (4:3).
Movies shown in cinemas are typically shown in a wider ratio (1.85:1 - very close to 16:9) - or they can be...
FAQ - Black Bars - Why Do I Still Have These?