Aspect Ratio 16:9 problem - SVCD shows smaller viewing area than origian DVD ?

[shuq]

Hi,

I have a widescreen HDTV and my DVD is a 16:9 aspect ratio.
When I use DVD2SVCD, it selects "(16:9 with borders)" which is the correct ratio.(not sure what borders means..)

When I view the converted SVCD on my widescreen TV, the viewing area is more squished from the top and bottom. When I view the DVD, it is normal 16:9(meaning larger viewing area for widescreen). So the SVCD has 'wider' black borders than DVD.

Question:
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What setting should I use in DVD2SVCD, so that the 16:9 viewing area is the same as the original DVD ? - there are only two settings in the 'Conversion' TAB. 4:3 and 16:9..

shuq

[jenni]

Hi Shuq

Which version are you using? The later versions have a third setting for aspect ratio; 'anamorphic (no borders, encoded as 16/9)'

I think that one should work for you.

Jenni

[shuq]

Jenni,

I was using 1.1.2b1 (see my signature). I will try the new version and see.

Thanks,
shuq

[Nick]

Anamorphic option will probably not play on your standalone player.
Do the encode as a 4:3 no borders.

Q+A question 57 should (I hope) help you understand why.

[shuq]

Nick,

Thanks for the pointer to the Q&A. I did read it earlier and I guess it sometimes is not too intuitive as to why I should set 4:3 for a DVD that is really 16:9

DVD2SVCD had automatically picked the 16:9 and I had left it there.

I will try your suggestion and see.

Thanks,
shuq

[shuq]

Hi,

4:3 Encode no border - worked perfectly. Now the viewing window size is identical to the DVD(16:9).

I will try out the anamorphic suggestion later..

Regards,
shuq
:)

[Amit]

Hi,

The Anamorphic option is available in 1.1.2 build 1 also. Go To MISC tab and choose D2S Level from NORMAL TO ADVANCED.

Keep in mind that its bound to not work as I haven't heard of a DVD player on which it works. So choosing 4:3 is the best option for you.

CHEERS
-Amit