Need help with HDTV / E* 622

[hillsmi]

Hooking up a new Dish Net 622 HDTV DVR to my 37" Olevia HDTV.

Having difficulty getting the screen to stretch past 4x3 to expand the full length of the screen.

When I am in the Dish Program Guide, it takes up the entire screen (Full Screen), but when I exit the menu or guide, it goes to a 4x3 aspect.

I've tried changing the aspect of the TV and played with the 622 HDTV settings, but I'm unsuccessful.

I currently DO NOT have HDTV programming, just the receiver.

The options for my TV screen settings are as follows:

1. Full
2. 4x3
3. 16x9

The Dish 622 HDTV settings are as follows:

TV Type

480i
480p
720p
1080i

Analog Type

Cable
IRC
HRC
Offair

Aspect

16x9
4x3 #1
4x3 #2

I have the Dish 622 connected to the TV via a set of composite cables (yellow, red, white). Picture is good, sound coming through.

I just can't get the screen to stretch full screen.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Bob

 

[RandallA]

What happens when you press the * on the remote? The * is to change the display format on the 622.

 

[hillsmi]

Cool!!!!!!!!!

What happens when you press the * on the remote? The * is to change the display format on the 622.

Outstanding!!! You solved my dilema. Thank you very much!!!

One other question...Will this work with component cables?

Thank you again.

 

[RandallA]

Outstanding!!! You solved my dilema. Thank you very much!!!

One other question...Will this work with component cables?

Thank you again.

You're welcome. It should.

 

[Pepper]

Spend some more time researching here and you'll probably realize

1. you want HD programming
2. why do you even WANT to stretch the 4x3 channels?

 

[harshness]

1. you want HD programming

Not only would one want it, it is required to lease a ViP622.

The Dish300 has got to go too.

 

[jayn_j]

He posted this over in TV and display forum as well. My comment there is why would anyone buy a HDTV and a 622 and then connect them with COMPOSITE cables?

He really needs HDMI or component.

 

[ClevelandRob]

He posted this over in TV and display forum as well. My comment there is why would anyone buy a HDTV and a 622 and then connect them with COMPOSITE cables?

He really needs HDMI or component.

Because they don't know any better. Not necessarily their fault.