Picture does not fill the screen: Is this a problem with the TV?
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In all likelihood your set is fine. Your DirecTV tech however needs a refresher course. Your satellite box is putting out a 4:3 ratio picture (that's four units wide for every three units high) while your TV is displaying a 16:9 picture, resulting in the black bars on either side. I don't have this particular Vizio, but my Samsung has a setting to enlarge (without distorting) the picture where the image will then fill the screen. You lose a bit of the top and bottom of the picture, but it will fill the screen without distortion. Your Vizio may, or may not, have a similar setting. There may be a setting on your DirecTV box to change the output to 16:9, but I doubt it. I suspect you'll have to wait until you get the hi-def box. There's almost certainly nothing wrong with the TV however. By the way, if you have an old pair of rabbit ears (or an existing antenna) and you live remotely near a television transmitter, you might want to try connecting the rabbit ears/antenna to the TV and scan to see which channels you can get. Very often the absolute best picture quality comes from an antenna.
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I read another reviewer who had the same issue and found that if you connected the monitor to your computer via a DVI, rather than an HDMI, cable, the picture will fit the screen.
674481
You might need to change a seting on your tv, I had to change mine from "Set by program to 16:9" to display widescreen.
2002024
There is a software update that you need to load onto your tv.. it's a common problem, but there are multiple ways to fix it.. the patch is on TCL's website. but you'll be able to find it easily by googling
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Thank you for the replies! So, I shouldn't worry about having to return the tv?? Do you think it could be an issue with the cable box possibly? Or, is it the TV? The line that I see doesn't go away, and is in all modes.
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Try going into your system preference then displays, there should be a tab for system preferences. If u don't see it try hitting detect displays. If that isn't working make sure you are on the right HDMI channel on your tv. Mine won't work if I'm in full screen mode in a program so maybe that's affecting it too? If none of that is working try another HDMI port until it does. If that isn't working you may have a defective cable
277844
Not sure...make sure the wire leads are correctly attached to same color leads on your tv. You could also try adjusting the scan button?
765314
I don't connect camera to TV for playback. I burn DVD'S and they do playback in full screen. =)
1736401
Make sure that the brackets which attach to the TV have the adjustment screws on the bottom. Also, do not over-tighten the adjustment screws. Hope this helps!
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Mine is a larger tv but had the same problem. While replacing the bulb, I noticed that the color wheel was in pieces. I replaced both & the picture is ok now. There are plenty of instructions on the net. Tip: wear gloves. I got a bad cut from sharp metal. Good luck.
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I have the same problem,the repair of the connector in the tv solve my problem.Then it worked properly.Hope works for you.
496240
Yes but the picture wont fill out the screen, but yes the tv has a tv tuner.
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No I have not. Everything is fine. Try different inputs and cables etc. also you can run the image retention bar ( thru menu).
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I just bought a 46" XBR4 and get the same issue. Did you get a resolution to this?
164297
Check the version of your TV to see if it matches with the requirement of LaView. If it matches then try contacting the client service of LaView. They offer the best client service I have ever had.
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My TV was completely without picture so I sent it back and bought a Vizio. Sorry I can't help you further.
816908
When the pictures are various dimensions, does it put black or another color on the unused screen areas? My concern is that it should not stretch or change the width to height ratio.