Hi after getting sick of the sides of programs getting cut off on a 4:3 tv after tvnz and tv3 switched to widescreen i decided to get a widescreen tv.
but i have found that the sides are still cut off. but also stretched as well(i don't like pillerbox).
is it something i have set up incorrectly or is it just broadcast with the sides cut off and letterboxed. i cant understand why it is not just broadcast as 4:3 letter-boxed. 99% of people have got used to letterboxing and have more of a problem with center-cut.
i was planning on just getting freeview but then i find that i will be unable to get HD. i am not going to pay for a dish and decoder when i already have perfect reception with an aerial.