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TVAddict
New Contributor
6 years ago

Contour2 Distorted Display of older TV shows, like Turner Classic Movies

With Contour2 does anyone notice and dislike the TV display when viewing classic shows---for example, the Turner Movie Channel or Twilight Zone? In days long ago, most non-HD shows played poorly on a...
  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    6 years ago

    It sounds like you're zooming an SD movie.  Are you on the correct channel for the HD version of TCM?

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Becky
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Hi TVAddict, I watch movies on TCM almost daily, so I appreciate your frustration. Make sure that "Prefer Best Available Resolution" is enabled within the Settings/Preferences/General menu of your Contour 2 receiver. Next, using the remote control that came with your television, check the TV's video output resolution/aspect ratio setting. My TV actually allows me to override the preferences set on the cable box, which, as you mentioned, sometimes cuts off the sides of the picture. The resolution setting on my TV that works best for me is "Fit to Screen Mode." You may have to play with the settings available on your TV to find what works best for you. -Becky, Cox Support Forums Moderator
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TVAddict
New Contributor
6 years ago

Thanks  for responding to me.  I've done everything you said, Becky.   I think I've tried everything.  I've spent two days changing the TV video output resolution/aspect ratio on my LG and also everything I could change under Settings on my Contour remote.  Are you saying you get TCM full screen?  Maybe I've missed something but I've been very obsessed looking!