Wrong aspect ratio when importing m2v file in maestro

[mcmanuf]

Hi.
I just demuxed the video file, from a dvd using the 2,35:1 aspect ratio (big black bars on 4;3 television).

When i play the file in media player its okay, and I can see the big black bars.
But when I import the file into dvd maestro is stretched verticly. Now the big black bars are small black bars-

Its the first time it happens for me.

Please help. How can I get the big black bars in maestro aswell-


Ps. The filename after been ripped by dvddecrypter:

VTS_01_1 - 0xE0 - Video - MPEG-2 - 720x576 (PAL) - 16~9 - letterboxed.M2V

[oddyseus]

On the Maestro main window change the aspect ration for the movie from 4:3 to 16:9. U can find it at the bar, just below the subs area to your left.

Don't pay any attention to the simulator window as this is always 4:3 and it doesn't follow the movie's AR. The only way that u can check the settings u have forced on your movie by building a small part of the movie and test it in a real TV set.

[mcmanuf]

It was the simluation window that got me grazy.
But nevertheless the simulation window usually shows the thing im gonna see on my 4:3 tv.

thats why im confused.

But i will try your advise.

By the way. Should i set it to 16:9 LB /PS or just 16:9 letterbox.
But i assume its the letterbox !


Thx for your help.

[mcmanuf]

Finally. It did work. Thx a lot man...

I usually go into panic whenever there is somethingthat dont work.

I chose 16:9 letterbox in maestro.


By the way. Is there anyone knowing why software players never show the subtitles the place they are supposed to be shown.
Its really strange.
I have tried Nero DVD player, matrox and powercinema.

On my 4:3 tv set the subs for a certain movie are shown below the black bars. On every software dvdplayer they are shown above! Strange?

[Kilyan]

The position of the subs is not strange at all. every software dvd player uses Widescreen aspect ratio, so they must compress or squeeze or whatever you call it the 4:3 letterbox sub to 16:9 screening, except if you have 2 subs one for 4:3 and one for 16:9, as for the standalone, normally fora 4:3 tv it should be set to 4:3 letterbox or pan scan, so the subs will be virtually out of the active part of the picture.