Pushed bpass on mx900 remote - it changed aspect ratio to 4:3 (only for the channel I was watching) and I can't get it back to 16:9. Any ideas?

Different channels are broadcast in different aspect ratios, depending on the network and the show(s) being broadcast. Many older show are still broadcast in the 4:3 ratio to avoid distortion. Currently, there is nothing in the broadcast signal that tells the TV what aspect ratio to use. Therefore, TV remotes have a selection button (mine says "P.SIZE") that allows the user to change the aspect ratio to optimize the viewing experience.

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Aspect ratio selection

On your remote control there is a button that controls the aspect ratio on you television. Push the button to change the aspect until you get to the desired ratio.

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A simple question - My new 42" LG tv is fine -

You should be able to change the aspect ratio to fit the size of your screen. This will be the 16:9 4:3 16:10 settings.

You can access these by going to MENU---> PICTURE -----> Select ratio that works----> exit out and watch TV.

IF this will not fix it you need to look into the signals being fed to the TV as sometimes they can have a funny effect on the output picture. Some cable boxes will alter the picture and then it won't come out right on the TV. If it is all inputs doing this tho then changing just the Aspect ratio on the TV should solve the problem.

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I have a 50" Plasma

Hi, the aspect ratio is set incorrectly for the source material or the screen is simply set to 4:3 aspect (old TV size) manually. There will be a menu function or an aspect button on the remote for doing this. Set it to auto which is usually good enough for most viewing though the ratio may change during adverts and back again for the film on tv watching. This can be annoying so when on tv mode observe the ratio set when the film is on and manually set this ratio, usually 16:9. The display will normally tell you the ratio setting at the point of change so you can do this. I hope this helps.

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Feb 19, 2011 | LG 50PX5D 50 in. Plasma HDTV

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People look fat than usual on the screen on aspect ratio of 16:9

The normal aspect ratio is 4:3 for most television broadcasts. If you have the ratio at 16:9, it will stretch the frame of a 4:3 ratio broadcast and cause that to happen. That is normal. 16:9 is only meant for widescreen broadcasts or movies. Some high-definition channels will add bars to the sides of the 4:3 broadcasts to solve this issue for non-compatible frames such as commercials. I would suggest using a 4:3 ratio setting when watching those types of broadcasts.

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Part of the picture is being cut off, how do i

Just called Sony about this same problem...taking your CABLE BOX remote, push the # key on the bottom right of the remote (it also says HD Zoom on mine). You can cycle through 4 or 5 zoom options...make sure you are on an HD channel to see the changes. :)

Nov 27, 2009 | Sony BRAVIA KDL-32S2000 32 in. LCD HDTV

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Picture not to edge of screen

That is because you are watching the picture in the 4:3 aspect ratio. This is normal when you are watching a channel that is being broadcast in 480 or digital. But once you tune to a station that has 1080 or at least 720p which is true high def then the picture should expand to 16:9 aspect ratio. It will switch between the two automatically as it determines what type of signal it sees. You can force the resolution to change by pushing the format or aspect ratio button on the remote but you will lose picture quality.

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My picture 37" vizio hd tv does not fill in the whole screen when watching an HD channel

you need to change the aspect ratio on your cable box from 4:3 to 16:9. sould be under menu/setting/. if not try using the format button on the remote. hope this helps

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Philips LCD TV wont change aspect ratio

In your philips menu there is an option to turn of your auto aspec ratio to OFF then using your sky remote go to services, 4 then picture and ensure that this is set to 16:9

Job done

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Aspect ratio

Problem is solved. I unplugged my DVR from my receiver for about a minute, reconnected it, and the that solved the problem.

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Omar Urrutia · Answer 2 · 9/20/2006 12:00:00 AM

The key word here is dropped,was the unit ok before? how hard was it dropped? if the tv is only a 4:3 screen then it can not give you a 16:9 AR unless the dvd can change that, it probably has the main circuit board broken somewhere and it needs professional help.Let's hope is not major damage.

g w · Answer 3 · 3/20/2008 12:00:00 AM

on the rca tv's its on the remote hand unit ,might be called zoom - or pictue, picture size.etc.if you can't do ti with the remote enter you menu on the tv set and look for it .

Ward Knutson · Answer 4 · 11/25/2008 12:00:00 AM

You cant change the aspect ratio. Polaroid built this unit with a non-standard format. Here is what I found:

Don't be thrown off by other wide-screen aspect ratios. When shopping for wide-screen displays--especially flat-panel LCDs--you may see aspect ratios such as 15:9 or 16:10. They are, for all intents and purposes, close enough to 16:9 to be considered synonymous. Unless you're extremely sensitive to geometry, it's doubtful you'll notice the slight stretching or squashing they introduce.
Sorry!

John · Answer 5 · 5/17/2009 12:00:00 AM

I have an LG LCD TV with the same problem.
The solution is to go to
MENU
OPTIONS
FACTORY RESET
And select HOME rather than STORE on initial setup.
Mine was set to store as it was a display model.
That means that whatever picture setting you make they will reset after 10 minutes.

Don · Answer 6 · 11/24/2009 12:00:00 AM

If you are connected to a HD cable or satellite box, the aspect ratio is set by that box. If it is set for 1080i 16:9 wide screen mode then your TV is locked at that ratio. This is good considering you have a Hi-Scan 1080i television in the Sony KP57HW40. Please take a moment to rate my answer. Thanks...

Pushed bpass on mx900 remote - it changed aspect ratio to 4:3 (only for the channel I was watching) and I can't get it back to 16:9. Any ideas?

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