VOOM Local vs DirecTV?

[jc_shaggy]

I am a current DirecTV user hoping to be vooming soon, but I have a question about the receiving locals with V*.
When receiving local digital signals OTA through my D* STB all of the non-HD (4/3) programming (non-WideScreen) shows up with vertical bars (pillar-box?). So, to prevent burn-in, I only watch the local non-WS programs through D* locals (analog) in stretched mode. If I switch to V* what are the options for watching local 4/3 programming? Does the V* box allow me to receive the locals in analog/SD and stretch when non-12/9 programming is being broadcast or would I be stuck with the bars? I've seen discussion in another thread that leads me to believe I would have to switch modes on the box, I'm hoping thats not the case.
Thanks!

 

[who_the]

The Voom box allows you to view narrow (4:3) programming in either stretch or pillarbox (bars) mode. The option affects all channels broadcasting in that ratio. It's not a one-button; you must navigate through menus to switch it.

 

[SeattleVoomer1]

Do you have a plasma screen? If not you won't get burn-in with the other technologies.

Gill, watching HDTV under clear Seattle skies

 

[dougmcbride]

Don't forget the trusty CRTs as far as burn in...

Doug

 

[DarrellP]

Calibrate your TV and don't worry about it if it's not Plasma. I've been viewing WS programs almost exclusively over the last 3 years on my old 27" TV and it shows no sign of burnin.