Will HDTV network channels remove the black horizontal brackets that appear on the screen's sides?

Question

Every time I watch the network channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX in HDTV, there are these black horizontal brackets that appear on the sides of the screen. Will network tv remove these eventually and present them as just as option, so you can watch programs in fullscreen, because it's a bit of a nuisance?

Answer 1

Hi,
Did you not know that you have go to the zoom feature on your tv. Its called the aspect ratio. The normal aspect ration for HDTV is 16:9, your tv should be able to do a 16:9 zoom, try pressing the zoom button or arrows on you tv's remote.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Thats strange. The stated standard for HD broadcast is exactly 16:9 which should exactly fill your screen (if you have a 16:9 set.)

There are only 2 exceptions to this:

- Movies which are shot in 7 different ratios
- Standard Def shows shown on the HD channels

Check your video settings to make sure you dont have some odd aspect ratio setup.

Answer 3

It will go away once you local affiliate upgrades there equipment.

You may be tuning into the EDTV stations that most have, I recommend that you consult you programming provider for details on the issue as it could just be a settings issue.