Format VergleichUnser television picture has already several stages of development behind it. From “Black and White TV” to the color image was probably the biggest leap so far. In recent years, however, has in relation to the format of the picture done a lot. Our classic TV picture has an aspect ratio of “4:3 on what means a representation of the so-called aspect ratio (4 units of length in the horizontal length of 3 units) in the vertical. This format was introduced for technical reasons, sometimes because the production of picture tubes in this relationship was much easier. Why now turns away from this aspect Here are our natural vision, or visual field comes into play. Studies have shown even then, that our field of vision is more like a widescreen format is the same. Therefore one seeks to today’s technical possibilities to transmit TV programs in widescreen format. Why, then, “16:9 The aspect ratio of 16 to 9 is a compromise. This format will provide the opportunity toto unite all current, existing formats. From the movie format (2,35:1) to the old PAL TV standard (1.33:1 or 4:3) all images can be transmitted and rendered, it is basically a backward-compatible solution has been created. Information on these and other issues under