sony dvp-ns900v problem

[dsb@btinternet.com]

anyone else own one?
i just got mine-fine but for 1 thing.
it always switches the tv into wide mode-even when the disc is non anamorphic.
i switch it back to 4:3
and a few minutes later it switches it back again.
what's even stranger is if i tell the player it is connected to a 4:3 screen-it still does it!
anyone know if this is an issue with the player or do i have a dud?
i've contacted the online store and sony and am just waiting for an answer now....,.

[Bapapapa]

What TV do you have?

If it's a WS TV then you want to select ZOOM not 4:3 for non-anamorphic movies. :/

In any case the auto switching is down to your TV selecting the wrong screen mode, disable AUTO FORMAT or similar in the TVs setup menus.

[dsb@btinternet.com]

it's 4:3 titles that i want to watch in 4:3.
i'll try disabling the auto switching however and see what happens.
what's confusing me is-why would the dvd player be sending switching signals when it thinks it's connected to a 4:3 TV?

[Bapapapa]

Is your TV widescreen?

If it is then leave the player set to 16x9. Disable the AUTO FORMAT and select 4:3 mode on the TV. My TV defaults to SMART mode on 4:3 discs, but I liek it that way. :D

[dsb@btinternet.com]

yep-it's a sony kv28fq75 widescreen.
i've switched all auto formatting off,told the dvd player my tv is 16:9,and manually set the tv to 4:3.
that's ok for a while until the player changes the tv to wide again a few minutes later.
i can't believe that's normal-my humble sammy 709 never did that....
i'll just have to see what the suppliers say.

[Bapapapa]

You have to go into the SCART setup menu and disable AUTO FORMAT for the actual socket you are using. ie. AV1

[dsb@btinternet.com]

yep-done that :(

[Bapapapa]

Are you sure it's 4:3 material?

[dsb@btinternet.com]

definitely.

[Bapapapa]

OK, I only asked 'cos when people say non-anamorphic they normally mean letterboxed widescreen, I know 4:3 is non-anamorphic too, but you get my point. :/

[dsb@btinternet.com]

yep sure!
never mind,i'll just wait to see what reply i get tomorrow from the shop.