How to keep the .MPG (VCD) with correct aspect ratio when converting?

[jamewoong]

Hi,

I'm converting a .RMVB (512x384, 25.00fps) to .MPG (VCD) with TMPGEnc.

Here's the input:

Video type: Non-Interlaced
Aspect ratio: 4:3 525 line (NTSC)

Filters - Clip Frame:
Top: 24
Bottom: 57
Arrange method: Full Screen

Final Video resolution: 352 X 240

The result (tested with PowerDVD 6):
http://i10.tinypic.com/33ves91.png

After using TMPGEnc DVD Author... I burn it to DVD-RW to test with my DVD Player (TV).

Here is the result (watching on TV):
http://i19.tinypic.com/2yyy1pg.png

When testing it with PowerDVD, the aspect of the video is normal (same as after converting RMVB to MPG), but when I watch it on TV, the aspect is not the same - cut off on Top and Bottom.

I would like to know how to keep the same aspect when playing on PC (PowerDVD) and TV? What option should I choose when converting/authoring?

Thank you.

[ChickenMan]

Your converting a PAL to NTSC might have something to do with it.

[setarip_old]

@jamewoong

Hi!when I watch it on TV, the aspect is not the same - cut off on Top and Bottom.Are you playing the simple MPEG-1 file on your TV or (as you should be doing) are you playing a fullblown VCD on your TV?