Error message on tv saying invalid format - Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-Ray Player

Try a factory reset, if that doesn't help you may need a new main board

I think it's saying you need more characters

Is the format refering to a file you are trying to play? If so, convert the file. It may be a resolution issue on the Computer? How are you connecting? HDMI? Do you see any thing other than the error message?

You get invalid format, or format not support becuase the video resolution setting on your PC is too high for the monitor to display, you need to lower your PC video resolution to the native resolution of the TV to get the best picture. Look at the owner manual for your TV or search the web.


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Make sure that there are no discs in the player.

1. Turn it on
2. Press "Setup" on the remote
3. Press the down button twice on the remote
4. Press the right button once on the remote
5. Press the up button once on the remote
6. Press "Ok" on the remote

You should now be back into interlace mode.

change the display settings to 1080i or 720p- his tv likely does not support 1080p.

is the tv 720 or 1080. it wont work if your inputing 1080p to 720p or 1080i

the comp is set to an unsupported screen res. set it to 640x480 and try again.

my xbox 360 when hooked up to my 42inch Lc7d get sound but displays invalid format error,  how can this be fixed?

Ran into the same problem with this DVD player and my LG tv. Try this:
Open the DVD tray, with the DVD tray open press the HDMI select button until the proper resolution for your tv is illuminated, put the DVD back in, close the tray and try again. Simple fix -- worked beautifully for me.

Good luck