Strange. I agree with Ray- check the settings in both the DVD and TV. The receiver "shouldn't" be mucking with the video. There are usually 2 settings... 1) how it handles 4:3 material (Full or Normal), and 2) Your display size (4:3 or 16:9).

-Dave

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