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MikeyB · 01-02-2006, 13:09

Hi,

I think from your desciption it's what happens when a channel is showing a 4:3 picture but is still broadcasting in widescreen.

You will see this a lot on BBC news, where the actual news program is in 16:9 but when they cut to a OB news item that was recorded in 4:3 it will have black bars at the sides of the picture (I think this is 14:9)
Never noticed it on Five, but then never watch anything on Five!
If the whole program itself is in 4:3 then it is usually broadcast in 4:3 and your TV should switch automatically (if you have it set)

UKTV Gold is always broadcast in 4:3, so when they show a programme that was recorded in 16:9 you will get the black bars at the top & bottom.

If thats not the case, it could be a problem with your STB or TV.
How have you got the STB connected to your TV?

01-02-2006, 13:09	#5
MikeyB cf.geek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Swindon Age: 36 Services: Virgin Media 2 for £20 (2Mbit & Phone), Sky+ Posts: 657	Re: Picture chopped off at sides Hi, I think from your desciption it's what happens when a channel is showing a 4:3 picture but is still broadcasting in widescreen. You will see this a lot on BBC news, where the actual news program is in 16:9 but when they cut to a OB news item that was recorded in 4:3 it will have black bars at the sides of the picture (I think this is 14:9) Never noticed it on Five, but then never watch anything on Five! If the whole program itself is in 4:3 then it is usually broadcast in 4:3 and your TV should switch automatically (if you have it set) UKTV Gold is always broadcast in 4:3, so when they show a programme that was recorded in 16:9 you will get the black bars at the top & bottom. If thats not the case, it could be a problem with your STB or TV. How have you got the STB connected to your TV? __________________ When there's always biscuits in the tin, where's the fun in biscuits? http://www.totalhumour.com - Jokes and funny stuff! http://www.playretro.co.uk - Old computer games and stuff!