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New TV set up problem
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clivehamilton
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Hi all
Apolgies for my technical ignorance.
I have just bought a second flat screen TV. The first one was not a problem to set up but I have an issue with my new Toshiba. The screen format is fine when using Freeview but when I play a DVD it goes to 4:3 and in all bar one instance the satellite TV shows in 4:3 and not 16:9. I did not do anything different the one time it ran as 16:9.
My first TV has never gone to 4:3 when using Freeview,playing a DVD or watching Sky TV.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Apolgies for my technical ignorance.
I have just bought a second flat screen TV. The first one was not a problem to set up but I have an issue with my new Toshiba. The screen format is fine when using Freeview but when I play a DVD it goes to 4:3 and in all bar one instance the satellite TV shows in 4:3 and not 16:9. I did not do anything different the one time it ran as 16:9.
My first TV has never gone to 4:3 when using Freeview,playing a DVD or watching Sky TV.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What aspect is the DVD you are playing? If it's 4:3 then the 2nd tv could be auto sensing it - and the first tv may be set to fixed aspect. That would also go for Sky, as some programs are still transmitted in 4:30
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I would echo what davb said.0
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Thanks both. Yes, its is an old DVD player which only has 4:3 format. How do I set my new Toshiba to ignore this format?0
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Turn scart control off on the TV.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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