can't "unzoom"view on new LCD

[scott911]

Sorry in advance for what I'm sure is a pretty foolish question, but I just can't sort this out.

System: SA 8300HD cable box/DVR (time warner cable, Sara) connected via HDMI to a brand new Samsung 46" LCD via HDMI port 3.

Screen displays "zoomed in" content - for example, foreheads clipped out of frame, as well as caption text on bottom of screen.

I've cycled through the very limited cable box options, and the various TV options, including "just scan." I've left both units unplugged overnight, etc.

Interrestingly, this was the problem out of the box, then the cable guy came in to re-run a cable line and fixed issue with a few clicks of remote (wife saw this and doesn't recall how he did it), now, a day later, the zoom in is back.

Thanks in advance!.
Scott

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Owners manual?

 

[scott911]

yep - extensively checked manuals, online, etc... Believe me, I've been waiting YEARS for this TV and it's killing me to not have it right...

 

[Jack Hammer]

It sounds like a problem with the cable box. Have you tried calling the cable company? It may be something that they can tell you how to fix over the phone.

Jack

 

[Exit]

The only zoom feature on my equipment relates to how you choose to display standard (square) pictures on widescreen. You can select this zoom at the satelite receiver (your cable box) or at the TV so those are places to look at your settings. I would display everything at standard setting with no stretch or zoom. Hope this may help.

 

[Midcow2]

from your Mitsubishi Manual: The 73-inch 833 Diamond 1080p DLP® HDTV- FORMATS

Mitsubishi manual The 73-inch 833 Diamond 1080p DLP® HDTV:

http://download.jazel.net/misc/filecache/6c/6cbecbfc5626fbbf08a668f8b420999e_3_V36-37_OG_20070627.pdf

Press the "format" button on the TV front or use remote (format button, button 12 see page 26 of manual) to cycle through the possible formats.

Formats possible on you TV:

Analog
480i/480p signals: Standad, Expanded, Zoom, Stretch, Stretch Plus, Narrow

720p/1080i signals: Standard, Wide Expand

Digital

SD 4:3, 480i or 480p:Standard, Expand, Zoom, Stretch, Stretch Plus, Narrow
SD 16:9 or HD 16:9, 720p or 1080i, Standard, Wide Expand
1080p: Standard

See page 28, to display what format you are in using "Status Display"


TV Signals and Display Formats: page 30

This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow-screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there is no perfect solution for displaying
a squarish, narrower image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats from which you can choose.
Press FORMAT on the TV remote control to cycle through the available display formats. The last-used format for each device is used when you return to that device.
Signal Definitions
480i Signals: Traditional analog interlaced signals from or through ANT-1 and 2, INPUT 1–3, COMPONENT and HDMI jacks.
480p Signals: Progressive-scan DVD signals on COMPONENT
and HDMI jacks.
720p and 1080i Signals: High-definition signals received through COMPONENT and HDMI jacks. These signals are always 16:9 (widescreen).
SD 4:3: Standard-definition squarish-screen format signals from digital channels on ANT 1 and ANT 2.
SD 16:9: Standard-definition widescreen format signals from digital channels on ANT 1 and ANT 2.
HD: High-definition wide-screen format signals from digital channels on ANT 1 and ANT 2. These signals are always 16:9 (widescreen).
DVD Definitions
Anamorphic (or Enhanced for WideScreen TV)
These DVDs are recorded in a special way to properly
show widescreen images on 16:9 TV sets using the Standard format mode. This is the recommended viewing choice.
Non-Anamorphic (or 4:3, 1:33:1, Letter Box, or Full Screen)
These DVDs are recorded for use with traditionally shaped, squarish TVs. They may be full screen (4:3 or 1:33:1) which crops movies to fit the narrow TV, or letter box, which adds black top and bottom bars.
This information may be listed on the DVD case. Some DVDs support both types of recordings.
TV Display Format Definitions
Standard: This is the full-screen format. HDTV signals use this format. This format is useful for displaying Anamorphic DVDs that have 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 aspect ratios. Anamorphic DVDs that have a 2.35:1 aspect ratio are displayed with black bars at the top and bottom, but show the entire image correctly. Narrow (4:3) images are stretched evenly from side to side. Available for all signals.
Expand: This enlarges the picture to fill the screen, cropping off some of the image at the top and bottom. This is useful for reducing the letter box top and bottom bars of non-anamorphic DVD images. Available for 480i, 480p, and digital SD 4:3 signals only.
Zoom: This enlarges the picture, cropping off some of the image at each side and top and bottom. This is useful for removing or reducing the black top and bottom bars on anamorphic DVDs with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Available for 480i, 480p, and SD 4:3 signals only.
Stretch: This format stretches a narrow (4:3) image across the screen; there is less stretch in the center than at the sides, however. This allows the entire narrow image to be displayed across the screen with less distortion than is seen in the Standard format. Available for 480i, 480p, and SD 4:3 signals only.
Stretch Plus: Similar to stretch mode, but to minimize distortions on the side, the picture is expanded to crop off portions of the top and bottom. Except when displaying
menus, press to adjust the position of the picture vertically. Available for 480i, 480p, and SD 4:3 signals only.
Narrow: This format displays narrow (4:3) images in their original shape, and adds stationary black side bars to fill the screen. Available for 480i, 480p, and SD 4:3 signals only.
Wide Expand: Enlarges the picture, cropping some of the image on both sides. This Expand format is useful to remove or reduce black side bars added to narrow images that are converted to 16:9 signals for digital broadcast. Available for 1080i, 720p, digital SD 16:9 and digital HD signals.
Note: All high-definition channels send widescreen (16:9) signals, but not all programming sent on these channels was created for this format. The broadcaster may stretch the image or add side bars to fill the widescreen area.
TV Signals and Display Formats

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More than likely the format control is not from your cable provider. Just my two cents ... go to satelite (DishNetwork or DirecTV) or Fiber Optics (AT&T Uverse) and you will be much much happier.

Good Formatting and Good Luck

P.S.- Very nice TV, I have an older Mitshubishi 55" Diamond in media room.

 

[Midcow2]

Samsung LN46A550 manual and format info

a brand new Samsung 46" LCD via HDMI port 3Scott

Scott sorry, I thought you had the 73" Mitsubishi TV., here is Samsung LN46a550 info:

user manual : http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200803/20080307202315171_BN68-01392A-00L02-0221.pdf

see page 7, P.SIze button on remote.
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see page 25 setting screen size.

Setting the Screen Size
Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Your
TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specific
types of video input. Your cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of
screen sizes as well. In general, though, you should view the TV in 16:9 mode as
much as possible.
1. Follow the “Activating Picture Options” instructions numbers 1 and 2.
2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the screen format you want.
Press the ENTER button.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
Zoom1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.
Zoom2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than “Zoom1”.
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen.
4:3 : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.
Just Scan: Use the function to see the full image without any cutoff
when HDMI (720p/1080i/1080p), Component (1080i/1080p) or DTV
(1080i) signals are input.
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As I said before you will be much happier if you switch to satellite ( DishNetwork or DirecTV) or fiber optics ( AT&T Uverse).

Good Luck and Good Formatting,

 

[scott911]

thank you kindly to all those who offered assistance.

It turns out it was the cable box itself. I don't believe it was configured to be sending out the "right" signal. I figured out how to (on a SA8300HD) go back to a config menu and select the various signals that would be native with the TV. All it great now!