Help me not overscan!

September 23, 2009 10:46 AM

I have an older SD/HD tube TV: Toshiba 32HF73. When watching SD shows in 4:3, it looks perfect. When watching 16:9 HD shows, it overscans in all directions. It doesn't matter what the source is (TiVo, Xbox360, etc.). The TV's on-screen menus don't seem to have a setting that deals with the issue. Any ideas on what I can do?

(I am connecting the HD using component video. I can use an HDMI/DVI cable, but I suspect that isn't going to make a difference.)

posted by Citrus to technology (3 comments total)

I had the same problem with my Samsung tube, and yeah, there wasn't much I could do. I'd vote for at leasty trying the HDMI input, seeing if it makes any difference.
posted by Oktober at 11:27 AM on September 23

I sugegst going to avsforum.com and seeing how to get into the service menu. the service menu will help you fix the overscan.
posted by majortom1981 at 2:47 PM on September 23

also keep in mind tube hdtv's arent actually 1920 x 1080 they are in reality a little less.
posted by majortom1981 at 2:48 PM on September 23