[xuki]

Is this Video app you're talking about? Video app launches the video in full screen and there's no way to exit unless you stop the video.

I just look at my iPad again and the top area seems to be the play button. Still thinking about the middle one.

[ugh]

You can double tap to zoom in (i.e. remove the black bars) anywhere on the screen.

[xuki]

Ahhhh. Thanks!