from 16:9 to 4:3: why I see extended images?

[Ulisse]

Hi, I have just finished my project in 16:9 format (with Edius 4). I have just recorded a VHS (4:3) tape and when I view it with a 4:3 format TV I see extended images (in height). Even it is impossible to recognize the people.
In that TV I think I have to see a 16:9 format with two black strips.
Where is my error?
Thanks

[GrassValley_BH]

If you did not change the project settings to 4:3, you recorded an anamorphic 16:9 image (horizontally squeezed).

You either need to tell your TV that the input is widescreen, or you need to letterbox the output to 4:3 before you record it to your VCR.

[kukun]

I think you need to adjust your TV to normal

[STORMDAVE]

Yeah...or just change the project setting in EDIUS to 4:3 and record again. This time your VHS will have black bars on the top and bottom, but the aspect ratio will be correct.

[Ulisse]

Yeah...or just change the project setting in EDIUS to 4:3 and record again. This time your VHS will have black bars on the top and bottom, but the aspect ratio will be correct.

This work is too hard. ;)
If I have to deliver 20 tape .... I have always to ask to everybody if he has a old or a new TV. If he has an old TV I have to give him a VHS 4:3 tape but if he has a new TV I have to give him a tape recorded in 16:9.
It is very hard work!!
Thanks

[antonsvideo]

I find this

people with widescren TV, Plasma or LCD are DVD users

people with old 4:3 TV sets are VHS and DVD users

just give them a DVD, then you don;t need to worry about anything

you won't find a household in Australia that has no DVD player, maybe different in your country?

[Ulisse]

I find this

people with widescren TV, Plasma or LCD are DVD users

people with old 4:3 TV sets are VHS and DVD users

just give them a DVD, then you don;t need to worry about anything

you won't find a household in Australia that has no DVD player, maybe different in your country?

Yes you are right perfectly!
Thanks for your advice.