Wrong aspect ratio on TV: could 'Autoformat' cause it?

[terrypin]

A standard PAL 16:9 DVD (720x576) I made gave disappointing results on a cousin's Toshiba TV. It slightly flattened the result and cut off parts of the sides. His TV was set to 'Wide', which I think is what some would label 16:9. Other options in settings were worse. However, his other TV gave correct results.

I examined the Toshiba user guide and found a setting option called Autoformat, which was ON. I had to leave his house before I could watch the entire DVD again with this OFF, but a quick test seemed positive.

Is this likely to have been the cause of the aspect problem please?

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Terry, East Grinstead, UK

[davexnet]

Assuming the DVD is OK, don't see what else it could be.
Is the DVD OK?

[terrypin]

Thanks. Yes, DVD is OK

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Terry, UK