tdewees,
I'm not sure I understand the question, but here's what I was able to deduct:
You're able to notice where 4:3 programming would be if the television was displaying the picture; except that the television is off and you can notice this, correct?
--HDTech
When the tv is off we can notice the dark sides of the screen. The dark sides represent what would be dark if viewing 4:3 programming. Just wondering if this is normal. Thanks.

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