KDL-40EX503 fails to recognise & set correct aspect ratio

[Martin905]

In 'smart' mode, the TV doesn't recognise 4:3 format.  If 4:3 is set manually, it automatically jumps back to the wrong setting every time there's an ad break and has to be re-set manually.

Is there any way to get it to automatically set the aspect ratio to 4:3 when the broadcast picture is 4:3 rather than having to set it manually every time?

[slowtrain]

Hi Martin

I found this too. Are you watching in digital or analogue. On digital I have mine set to wide as nearly all programmes are broadcast in wide anyway. Can't comment on analogue as it's been turned off in my area.

Regards

slowtrain

[martinbangsoe]

Yes, it's digital. It seems that the 4:3 has been switched off on the HDMI port. That sucks, as there are still a lot of shows here that are broadcast in 4:3. Good thing I can still get a refund on the tv!

Martin

[tallkeith]

I was going mad with that as well - too many fat faces !

However I found it! settings>display>screen>4:3 format - set to 4:3  (NOT smart)

It now works correctly switching from 4:3 to wide for adds and back again.