okay its already set to 4:3 on the ps2 on the tv i just tried to set it to 4 : 3 i dont think its possible i think 4 : 3 is default on the tv and cannot be changed also theres a setting on the tv to turn wide screen on / off its on off cause with it on the tv has the same problem as the dvd player ill try to hook it up to a different tv today.