[mythtv-users] Is cable going widescreen?

Brad DerManouelian myth at dermanouelian.com
Mon Aug 25 18:47:47 UTC 2008


On Aug 25, 2008, at 11:36 AM, Steve Peters - Priority Electronics wrote:

> While I did know that digital doesn't mean hd nor 16:9, I guess I  
> should
> have been more clear about my question. I have not seen NBC for  
> example,
> broadcast their main digital channel (not talking about any of the  
> subs) in
> less than HD, or in 4:3. They've all been 16:9 and HD.
>
> When you switch to the analog version of nbc, they crop the left and  
> right
> sides to give you the 4:3. So my question, is will this cropping  
> continue
> after the digital deadline in feb 2009 for the cable people who  
> still watch
> regular NBC (in this example)?

There's no rule for it, so it depends on the station and your cable  
provider. Whatever they decide to do it what will happen for you. :)



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