Jom we go do demo at astro HQ. Muahahaha. I envy when I go overseas, get to see HD programs. Giler best.

I haven't tried astro on my set yet. Let's see how my Anthem upscale it to 1080p.

Before you do, make sure that your expectations are set real low.

heres the thing, last tim i plug into my plasma, its still showing 4:3 instead of 16:9 regardless wat setting i set, but now, i plug it into my avr, automatically it becomes 16:9

Later la I try, 1080p astro, I know It won't really do much. But, what the hell.

The thing is....if the original aspect ratio of the TV program is 4:3, people will still become short and fat when stretched to 16:9, whether it's your TV or your AVR doing the stretching. It's just physics, ain't it?

Of course
just to wat extend nia

Of course if you chopped off the top and bottom of a 4:3 picture and then stretch it to fill the screen, the proportions would be maintained. But then you'll have people walking around without head and feet. In that case, I think even short and fat is preferable.

But, If astretch pan and Scan can la. Since it already has all the info, squished, I can just stretch it back.

To me, the only reasonable solution is for film producers to shoot all programs only in wide screen format. It doesn't make sense for them to shoot in 4:3 anymore, since that aspect ratio only exists in CRT TVs which is fast becoming obsolete.

yes, but its gonna take years to replace, which aint possible as tv wil still air oldies

but US shows and current hongkie and other documentaires are aredi film in 16:9 ratio now

but at the of the day, its ur broadcaster probelm

i hate to watch 2.35 OAR on 4:3 tv..... cant even see who is actin gin it on a 20 inch CRT

20 inch wide or diagonal?

That's a good point.

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Added on April 7, 2008, 6:34 pmNo wonder the hongkie program broadcast I saw in HK had nicely proportioned people.

This post has been edited by Audio Nirvana: Apr 7 2008, 06:35 PM

I think the shows in Star World and all is in 16:9 no?

LOL, gemuk Will smith.... maybe he put on a few kilos..

anyway, have to match screen ratio with movie ratio lor..

that's what the motorized masking 1.85-2.35 screen curtain is for.. (PSP boy's next "must have" acquisition... hehe!)

also, few things to take it to the next CEDIA approved level,
1. stealth speakers installation.
2. Hush box for projector (keep the proj totally silent and out of sight)
3. Lutron custom Zoned lighting
4. Themed theater, complete with scrolling LED marque (those scrolling words) and popcorn
5. custom hand held touch screen remote control
6. Zoned Audio and Video distribution
7. Kaleidescope Video server..

Next upgrade could be speakers, maybe in 2 years?
The Klipsch THX Ultra 2 speakers very powderful.

Custom hand held remote control, maybe a Pronto?

Don't need Kaleidascape, too expensive, need Oppo 980HD...

Zoned Audio Video? The D2 can do that already..

Don't ned themed tehater, too much, I like this one just as it is. Would probably like to add more acoustical panels and diffusers as well as bass trap to improve the sound, before getting those speakers.


And I want the projector to be in sight, it's sexy!

oit.. buy porsche from me la.

what model, what year?

from you or for you?????

for me oso can...

haha.. bebenang jom.. ape ym ko?

i guna msn tapi selamber add jer dow.

off topik pula... Mods, Stadff, and admin, I apologize for going off topic, But if it means something, I can let you guys come over and watch a movie

yourlilbro93@hotmail.com

This post has been edited by psp _BOY: Apr 7 2008, 07:47 PM

nice setup
so when can hijack your place?