Widescreen 16:9 not working on RCA 1st gen

[Chuck2784]

I have a 1st generation RCA receiver. I have checked the setting to view a 16:9 screen but nothing changes on the television. I have a widescreen TV (HDTV ready), btw. I understand the difference between HDTV and regular tv, too. What should I expect to happen when I set the 16:9 picture size from the menu?

Chuck

[Vlady Dady]

As you know, there are different picture format for HDTV. The menu guide will be set to widescreen viewing and the schedule will be set to zoom and fill your 16:9 screen. Once you exit the menu guide, your HDTV ready TV will re-adjust according to the format you are viewing...4:3, 16:9...etc. The IRD setting for 16:9 eliminates the bars on both side of the screen while accessing the menu guide.