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Old 30th Nov 2017, 11:41 am   #2
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Default Re: 16:9 to 4:3 Converter?

Can't speak for Sky but certainly with Freeview boxes and DVDs it's possible to adjust the aspect ratio. 16:9 transmissions come through elongated, the reverse is of course true attempting to view 4:3 at 16:9.

Come to think of it I don't think it's possible to adjust the You View box we have but 4:3 transmissions appear to adjust automatically as long as they're transmitted in that form, eg an old Top of the Pops on BBC 4.

Flat widescreen sets can be adjusted but of course not possible when viewing an older set.

Unless others know I don't know of a special converter that can convert 16:9 into 4:3.

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