Simulate Device Aspect Ratio

RLDuffy wrote on 12/23/2003, 5:51 AM

Hello,

Exactly what does Options/Simulate Device Aspect Ratio do? I don't find a discussion of this in the Help files. As I start a project, I don't see that I've specified any specific "device" or "aspect" ratio. So, when I'm setting up a project to make discs for use in standard DVD players/4:3 TV's, do I want this "Simulate Device Aspect Ratio" option checked or unchecked to most accurately represent what will be seen on the TV screen? If so, why would I ever want it unchecked? Just seems odd not to find an explanation of this setting anywhere.

Thanks

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Udi wrote on 12/23/2003, 12:22 PM

PC monitor uses square pixels, DVD uses different pixel aspect ratio based on the type of DVD (NTSC or PAL) and the format (4:3 or 16:9).
In order to view the menus and video in the "correct: way, the way it will be displayed on your TV - use simulate device aspect ratio and leave it checked.

Udi

RLDuffy wrote on 12/23/2003, 8:25 PM

Thank you.