Fix Projector Aspect Ratio for Impact Screens

Fix Projector Aspect Ratio for Impact Screens

Fixing Projector Aspect Ratio Issues on Impact Screens

If your projector image doesn’t fill the screen and shows black bars at the top and bottom, the issue is usually a mismatch between the projector’s aspect ratio and the Windows display resolution for that specific display.

Why This Happens

  • Aspect ratio = width-to-height ratio of an image.
  • Most Windows display settings default to 16:9 (widescreen), while many impact screens use 4:3 or 16:10.
  • A mismatch causes black bars at the top and bottom on the projected images.

How to Fix It

  1. Open Display Settings on your computer.
  2. Identify your projector under connected displays.
  3. In Display resolution, select a resolution matching your screen’s aspect ratio:
    • 4:3 options: 1024 × 768, 1280 × 960, 1600 × 1200
    • 16:10 options: 1280 × 800, 1440 × 900, 1680 × 1050
  4. Click Apply and confirm changes.

If you need more assistance, please contact us at support@foresightsports.eu

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