I bought a DVD today, and on the back it says "Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, this movie is available in wide screen only". But when I play it on my PS3, it shows up with big black bars on the sides, not playing in wide screen. I've looked through all the video settings on the PS3 to try and get it to playback what the DVD says it is, but I don't understand half the settings (mostly stuff about colors, and upscaling). I've looked through the DVD setup and there is no options for different Aspect Ratios (the back of the DVD says wide screen only). Is the problem with my PS3 (a setting, or something) or is the DVD lying to me. So, I have: My PS3 A set of the HD Component Cables. YPBPR A 37 inch TV which supports 720p PS3 Is set to output 720p normally, I despise full screen DVDs, and made sure I was buying what I thought was wide screen. I understand the ideas behind aspect ratio. But upscaling, etc is beyond me. I'm not sure what settings I'm screwing up in my PS3.
http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3-General/Blu-ray-movie-being-cropped-off-at-the-bottom/m-p/45523932 It's cropping issues most likely. That all has to do with interlacing and scaling. The thread I put up should lead you in some direction. Overscanning is something I used to work on, sadly time has taken me in a new direction. good luck man.
