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Robert_J · 05-01-2008, 02:38 PM

I'm not sure the converter box will output 16x9 but they are limited to a 480i singnal. A HD tuner will make full use of your HD ready TV by outputing full HD in 16x9 and 720p/1080i (depending on source).

-Robert

05-01-2008, 02:38 PM	#2 of 7
Robert_J Member Location: Southaven, MS Join Date: Aug 2000 Local Time: 01:10 AM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 3,514	Re: Can converter boxes for digital TV do 16:9 aspect ratio? I'm not sure the converter box will output 16x9 but they are limited to a 480i singnal. A HD tuner will make full use of your HD ready TV by outputing full HD in 16x9 and 720p/1080i (depending on source). -Robert