Hd Wide Screen Question

[ray12]

I recently purchased a Nikon D5100 and started shooting videos in 1920x1080 30fps high quality. I don't understand why there is a black bar above and below the video on the LCD TV after I create a DVD. LCD/LED monitors have a 16:9 ratio. So isn't 1920x1080 the same ratio? I personally don't like this wide screen effect. I would rather it just cover the entire LCD/LED area. I guess I am just missing something in understanding these new formats. I am just wondering if anyone has any insights regarding my question. I am assuming I am just stuck with this wide screen and the black bar above and below. thanks

[sknis]

When you open Video Wave, did you select : File - New Production- Wide Screen (16 by 9)? If you used Create DVD see image. OOps you didn't say how you made the DVD -- Some details please ! Are you trying to make an AVCHD or blu-ray disc or just a standard definition DVD?

 

I'm going to assume that you have your TV set to the correct settings for widw screen and no zoom, etc.