16:9 on Standard Definition TV's & Volume
I've been enjoying using my DSM-330 on my HD Flatpanel TV and thought I'd try it on my Sony Wega 32in Widescreen as I am thinking about buying another box for use with this TV. But I've discovered that the output from the box can only be set to 4:3, I know it is advertised as a HD box but am stunned to realise I can not watch my DivX files in the proper manner without zooming in on them, and loosing definition, on a 16:9 SD TV. Why has this ability not been included? Is it not possible? I have already seen one negative comment posted elsewhere and I think when people realise this is the case it will put a lot of SD Widescreen owners off. I certainly won't be buying a second box unless a firmware update can correct this.
One other small thing that I think might be appreciated is to have an overlayed graphic that appears when the DSM-330 volume is adjusted. At the moment nothing indicates where the volume is set when the volume is used.
Hi
When I last posted on this thread it was suggested that an update would be available mid July. Has there been any progress on this issue yet? There appear to be regular updates fixing other issues and adding new functionality which are I am sure welcomed by many users. However, the compatibility issue is a pretty fundamental and important one for owners of 16:9 SD sets.
It would be really appreciated if this could be addressed soon
Many thanks.
Be careful to apply the correct one based on your region. It will determine the default of NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU).
Inside the zip file you will find the update procedure
For Europe http://labs.divx.com/files/DSM-330EU_1.1.2.37_prod.zip
For USA / Canada http://labs.divx.com/files/DSM-330USA_1.1.2.37_prod.zip
When I try to update with this it says "unable to write update.bin". I also had to rename the file in the .zip file from "1.1.2.00037_BugZapper-dlink-USA_complete.bin.wrapped4" to "update.bin". Is there some procedure I missed?
Just thought it was worth commenting. I've updated the firmware and this 16:9 fix isn't that good. Unfortunately it simply stretches the 4:3 image to 16:9. This means that photos and album art display incorrectly and look too wide.
I was wondering if this is the way high definition wide screen is dealt with? (I don't have a wide screen high def tv to test it on)
Would divx be able to fix this so that the image is not simply stretched?
I updated the firmware to take advantage of the 16:9 aspect and found it works for me (at least i think it does). From what GreenMan says it sounds like you experienced the same as me, that after upgrading the firmware the picture is stretched to fit the widescreen (prob cos the box is set to 4:3 aspect). However, I then went into setup, video options and chose advanced menu where i then selected the 576i 16:9 option. TV now picture is now the correct aspect and not simply stretched, for example pictures display fine.
Your right.
Thanks for the tip. For some reason I did not see the detailed settings.
16:9 now works perfectly!
hope its very soon.
Hi dsalmonsen,
I also have a 16:9 plasma TV, one of the last ones before HD became available Doh!! Anyway I am happy with the picture quality but would love to get rid of the letter box. How are we doing with this 16:9 SD update please? I would be happy to test if a pre-release is available.
Many Thanks
Engineering is starting development on this feature this month. We will not have a release with this feature for at least 6 to 8 more weeks, but if there is a test version for you to try before then, I will let you know.
Hi
I was wondering if there has been any progress on the update to give us 16:9 on SD TVs? I have had my DSM-330 since the day it was launched in the UK and have been patiently waiting to get this feature so that I can fully enjoy using the unit. I would really appreciate it if this could be given some priority. Many thanks.
It is scheduled for mid July, but I will send you a test version as soon as one is available.
I wondered if there was any progress on support for standard definition widescreen tv's.
I currently enjoy using the divx connected device on a rather old but also rather large standard def 4:3 aspect tv. However, the tv is slowly showing faults and i've got the option of a standard definition widescreen tv for £50 which is cheaper than forking out for a good quality HD panel. Although smaller in size than my current TV for my viewing habbits films, and some tv shows i wont be losing any size with this SD widescreen tv providing there is support for 16:9 format.
obviously if the divx box still cant support standard def widescreen there is no point in getting this second hand telly.
Many thanks for this.
I'll look forward to receiving the test version. It will hopefully make quite a difference.
It's a good news.
Thanks
Great thanks, happy to help with testing
Please, add the support 16:9 SD TV - PAL 576i 16/9
I have a Sony Wega 32" and i can't use my Divx Connected with 16:9 ...
The 16:9 SD TV is much used in France, these TV have very good picture quality.
The Divx Connected is a very good product but i'm very frustrating for this problem.
Thanks to update it quickly please.
Sorry for my english.
It is available under the High Definition display settings in the Setup menu.
Hello,
Yes i see it but it doesn't work, black screen.
480i 4/3 : OK
576i 4/3 : Ok
576p 16/9 : Black screen
My TV is a Sony KV-32FQ86B (100 Hz)
What is the problem ? i and p ?
We are looking into adding 16:9 support for SD in the future, sorry it can not be sooner. It is possible with firmware upgrade.
Ok, if this firmware upgrade is not available i (we) should wait.
Thank you for your help, by hoping for a fast reaction of your part.
I will send you a pre-release test version when it is ready for testing if you up for the adventure. That will still be some weeks from now though.
I'am ok for testing it, no problem.
I am happy to learn this.
Thank you still for your ability to react.
I'm also concerned that I am unable to get the benefit of viewing my divx movies on my 16:9 SD widescreen TV. I had my DSM-330 on pre-order from Amazon UK for 3 months and couldn't wait to receive it after 2 years struggling to get a Linksys MCE extender to stream divx to my satisfaction using a variety of 3rd party programs.
I have to say that the DSM-330 does not disappoint in its ability to stream divx and other content effectively. However, it is VERY frustrating that I have to watch most movies in a severe letterbox format. Can I also make an appeal to the developers to add 16:9 SD support in the next upgrade. The DSM-330 is a superb product in all other respects - please please work your magic to allow us early adopters the opportunity to use it in all its glory!!
I also find the comment "and the low number of wide screen TV's" bizzare! c'mon guys can you please get some updates out soon? This is starting to seem more like an unfinished product released to the masses!
Since we first targeted the European market, PAL was considered more important. We are continually adding new features to this product, so in that sense it is certainly not finished.
When we looked at the percentage of users that had standard definition wide screen TV's it was not high, and not expected to grow either, since most new purchases are HDTVs.
We will also look at adding 16:9 support in SD mode. It was not added previously due to the priority of getting other features and the low number of wide screen TV's, but since we want to continue to improve the product, we can probably add it in a future release.
let's say im watching a recorded tv show on my box, which is set to HD 16:9, while the video is 4:3. Half the screen is being unused. So there should be a function to stretch/force a video to be 16:9
Thanks for the reply and good to know that the overlay is planned. I'm surprised you say there is a low number of widescreen TV's. It seems to me that all I've see in the shops for the last few years is widescreen TV's and I would have thought that most people who enjoy this kind of Technology would have a widescreen TV. Anyway, the 16:9 compatibility for SD TV's is something I look forward to and once it's available you'll have another Sale.
Snowdome.
but most of us have an hold one and won't change till it breaks or formats become at least definitives
My Tv is 8 years old and i 'll wait ; sparing money to have a very large one when time will come ;-)
concerning the panscan that is a wonderfull idea !
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