Hey all
I had a bunch of TV programs on my dvr. I used a IGrabber (USB) to rip them from the dvr. They all seem to have ripped fine. But when I went and converted them to mpg files they only will fill about 2/3 of the screen (42"Plasma Panasonic). I can either convert to 4:3 or 16:9 but they both only fill the 2/3 of the screen. I have tried several different ways to convert using Sony Vegas and or Xilisoft. Also tried DVD lab Pro 2. But I still can't get the videos to use the full screen. It doesn't matter if 4:3 or 16:9 just as long they use all the scrren. I know there will be black bars top and bottom in 16:9 but still should use the 42" just with the black bars. Or use 4:3 and get no black bars and get full screen. I have used the aspect ration button on my tv remote, and also DVD remote no help there.
I'm guessing I'm missing a setting in Vegas or Xilisoft. But I've checked and played with all the settings and still can't get the use of the full screen. All this is just with the stuff off the dvr. Cable TV and normal dvd's work fine.
I've converted the videos to 4:3, 16:9, pan and scan but no help! I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction!
When I ripped them of the dvr I set it up to rip at full resolution so the files are pretty big most are about 5mbit some are higher. So If I have to cut it down some they picture quality shouldn't be too bad as long as I don't have to go too low. Like I said I have Vegas 10, Xilisoft converter 9, DVD Lab Pro 2.
Any help would be appreciated!!
If you need more info please let me know, remember I'm just a newbie in this stuff so a little hand holding maybe necessary.
Brad
I had a bunch of TV programs on my dvr. I used a IGrabber (USB) to rip them from the dvr. They all seem to have ripped fine. But when I went and converted them to mpg files they only will fill about 2/3 of the screen (42"Plasma Panasonic). I can either convert to 4:3 or 16:9 but they both only fill the 2/3 of the screen. I have tried several different ways to convert using Sony Vegas and or Xilisoft. Also tried DVD lab Pro 2. But I still can't get the videos to use the full screen. It doesn't matter if 4:3 or 16:9 just as long they use all the scrren. I know there will be black bars top and bottom in 16:9 but still should use the 42" just with the black bars. Or use 4:3 and get no black bars and get full screen. I have used the aspect ration button on my tv remote, and also DVD remote no help there.
I'm guessing I'm missing a setting in Vegas or Xilisoft. But I've checked and played with all the settings and still can't get the use of the full screen. All this is just with the stuff off the dvr. Cable TV and normal dvd's work fine.
I've converted the videos to 4:3, 16:9, pan and scan but no help! I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction!
When I ripped them of the dvr I set it up to rip at full resolution so the files are pretty big most are about 5mbit some are higher. So If I have to cut it down some they picture quality shouldn't be too bad as long as I don't have to go too low. Like I said I have Vegas 10, Xilisoft converter 9, DVD Lab Pro 2.
Any help would be appreciated!!
If you need more info please let me know, remember I'm just a newbie in this stuff so a little hand holding maybe necessary.
Brad