Question

There are black bars on the top and bottom of the TV screen. What should I do?

Answer

The black bars appears when you have set the display to 16:9 on a 4:3 TV.

To remove the black bars, follow the steps below.

  1. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU or SETUP.
  2. Use the / buttons to select Video Setup Page.
  3. Press OK to confirm.
  4. Use the  /  buttons to highlight TV DISPLAY, and then press to continue.
  5. Use the / buttons again to highlight one of the options (see picture above).
    • 4:3 Pan Scan
    • 4:3 Letter Box
    • 16:9 Widescreen
  6. Press OK to confirm.

Note: TV shape setting for Pan Scan is subject to availability on the disc.

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