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Posted by vinyl survivor on March 20, 2011 at 14:06:50:
Don't give people the option.

One case - At a relative's house I pointed it out and they did not want the black space on the sides so they left it in stretch mode. I refuse to watch TV at their house. Also it is a PIA to change viewing modes with this TV as you have to go into the menu options. It should be as easy as touching a button on the remote. FYI - Vizio TV

Second case - I installed a wide screen TV mounting it to the wall (also installed cable and power behind the TV) at a friend's house. This TV gave NO option to view broadcasts as standard picture. It only offered stretch mode. FYI - another Vizio TV

As stated above, I have been to numerous restaurants and bars with the same issue. It is frustrating to watch a distorted picture and the owner of the TV either does not care or does not know any better.

Scott

PS I enjoy your writing in Stereophile!