Test transcoding file can be copied into the directory of media resources and to compare the video settings in the information MediaInfo (on right click of the mouse). I just checked the video information with the newest version of MediaInfo. It does show “Display aspect ratio: 16:9” for the transc...

Screen format on Remote Control does not control ? OK, I just recorded a minute of 16:9 video from a digital TV broadcast. The saved file is a MPEG2 program stream. This file can be streamed directly from WMS to the Bravia 40EX505 without transcoding. I tried this first. The video plays on the TV w...

Useful information, what color was chosen for padding ? I used a green color for Active pad, so that I can differentiate the pad area from other black bars. The following sketch pictures illustrate how it looks on my Sony TV when I set Format 16:9 and activate "Active pad color" [green] u...

I have a Sony Bravia 40EX505 and I was also scratching my head over this one. The 4:3 workaround also works for me. I have also chosen “Sony TV (DLNA, 16:9, 1920x1080)” as Media Device. I did some tests with a few movie trailers and found the following behavior. Under “Transcoder” → “Codecs, frame” ...