How do I get 16:9 in SVCD using TMPGEnc?

[Rob61]

I want to burn SVCD. I rip using SmartRipper, and then use TMPGEnc to create the mpg2 file, and use Nero to burn the CD. EVERYTHING is working great, except the original DVD is 16:9 and I want to preserve the aspect ratio when I play the SVCD (using black bars at the top and bottom) so it doesn't appear "squished" as it does now because it's playing back as a 4:3 ratio.

Is the setting changes needed in SmartRipper or TMPGEnc??? I tried using the drop down box in TMPGEnc wizard and changed aspect ratio from 4:3 (525 lines) to 16:9 (525 lines) NTSC but no effect after burning with Nero and playing.

Do I use the other "16:9 Display" setting in the TMPGEnc dropdown? Or do I have to do something different in SmartRipper? Other settings need to be changed?

Please explain how I can get the final SVCD to playback 16:9 with black bars on the top and bottom like the original DVD. The setting on my DVD player (changing to widescreen) didn't help either.

Thanks!

[Truman]

Almost no dvd players are able to play anamorphic (S)VCD. Resize instead. Source aspect ratio 16:9, target aspect ratio 4:3.