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  1. 27th Oct 2007 03:04 #1
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    (Are we allowed to talk about this here?)

    I have a Magnavox 19in 720p lcd tv, model number 19MF337B

    it appears that the screen resolution is actually 16:10, and it takes a 16:9 image and doesnt letterbox it as it should.
    Granted, 16:9 and 16:10 may not be that different, i would really like to fix this. I see no way to do this in the standard settings.

    Is there any possible way to do this in the SERVICE MODE settings? I've fixed similar problems (screen alignment, overscan adjustment) on other TVs, so i'm wondering if it could be done on here.

    I can't seem to find the necessary information for this. Anyone know of a good source to find service mode codes, or anything like that? I've been googling for a while now and can't find anything. perhaps there is no service mode code for this particular tv (or it isn't available on the internet)

    any help?
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  2. 27th Oct 2007 03:57 #2
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    Do any of the "Screen Format Adjustments" result in 16:9?


    http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/1/19mf337b_27/19mf337b_27_pss_aen.pdf
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  3. 27th Oct 2007 05:04 #3
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    Originally Posted by edDV
    Do any of the "Screen Format Adjustments" result in 16:9?


    http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/1/19mf337b_27/19mf337b_27_pss_aen.pdf
    no, not really.
    It seems to take the 16:9 image and stretch it to "full" 16:10, and also do its overscan (which is slightly off to the left)
    However, i've noticed it does a 4x3 aspect ratio properly.
    If i use non-anamorphic widescreen, and do "movie expand 16:9", then it will crop the 4x3 to make 16x9 with the right amount of letterboxing. ugh....
    but thats lower resolution and everything

    I wish there was a way to adjust that so there would be thin black bars on the top and bottom... and no overscan...
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  4. 27th Oct 2007 13:59 #4
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    Hmm, it looks like they use the same firmware for 16:10 and 16:9 panels. I'd call them and ask about it.
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  5. 27th Oct 2007 23:35 #5
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    i got access to service mode and none of the settings allowed me to adjust the size of the image displayed. i was able to center the image so it's not off to the left, but since i'm unable to adjust the size of the image, it's useless to me

    i can't watch everything with the wrong aspect ratio like that. some people may be able to and not notice, but it really bugs me. i returned the tv and now i got my eyes on an LG 20in 720p LCD tv. one that has the proper aspect ratio of 16:9
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