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sptrout · 05-01-2008, 03:37 PM

I have two Insignia Converter Boxes that are connected to two old 4x3 TVs. The converters can be programmed to pass the video with either 4x3 or 16x9. However, as Robert_J mentioned, it is only 480i so you will not being using the HD capability of your TV.

05-01-2008, 03:37 PM	#3 of 7
sptrout *Steve* Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 02:58 PM Local Date: 10-14-2008 Posts: 36	Re: Can converter boxes for digital TV do 16:9 aspect ratio? I have two Insignia Converter Boxes that are connected to two old 4x3 TVs. The converters can be programmed to pass the video with either 4x3 or 16x9. However, as Robert_J mentioned, it is only 480i so you will not being using the HD capability of your TV.