Question:

Why is DVD format (720x576) refered to as 4:3 when its not?

by  |  earlier

0 LIKES UnLike

why is DVD format (720x576) refered to as 4:3 (1.33) when it infact is not for it to be 4:3 it would need to be 720x540

 Tags:

   Report
Answer The Question I've Same Question Too

2 ANSWERS

Sort By: Date  |  Rating

  1. It's only approximate.


  2. Hi DT192,

    That was interesting. I am glad you posted the answer.

    The thing that frustrates me now that I have a wide screen is the black bars at the sides on so many shows.

    Norm
You're reading: Why is DVD format (720x576) refered to as 4:3 when its not?

Question Stats

Latest activity: earlier.
This question has 2 answers.

BECOME A GUIDE

Share your knowledge and help people by answering questions.
Register Now