Display mode problems usaing component cables

My Philips DVD recorder is connected to the LCD with component cables. Problem is when I play DVD's the display mode of the TV is disabled and defaults to Widescreen. This stretches and distorts the image vertically. This does not happen with composite or s-video connections and the display is correct proportionally or can be adjusted using the TVs screen mode setting. Any ideas

glenwood52 Aug 16, 2007

Sorry I meant to say it flattens the image vertically

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Is this a high def dvd player and see if you can go into the dvd menu or on the dvd remote to find a formate button. If not give me the dvd model number please..

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