My Vizio E552VL 55" is stuck in WIDE Picture mode. Streaming Netflix and it is super blown-up. It is also stuck in super-sharp mode and everything is in focus and looks like a funny home video. It ignores all Picture settings. Anyone know how to reset all that? Picture reset doesn't work either. Are there firmware/software updates for this TV? thanks
Try changing the input device to something you are sure, works such as a DVD player.
Switch off TV manually, switch off power, remove plug and retry after 48 hours.
If problem persists, please refer it to a qualified service technician.
SOURCE: Wide screen mode won't go back to "normal".
Was exactly what you said. The cable box settings were in wide mode. Couldn't figure it out at all. Funny thing was too.. on my cable box remote, the button under the #9 button is the # button.. it doesn't say zoom at all.. but it totally controls the zoom.
So thanks for that.. AND thanks for saying "under the #9 on the cable remote" instead of just saying .. the zoom button.
Thanks again!!!
SOURCE: I have a vizio vw32L40a and the screen is too
6/09 I had the same problem when receiving the signal over the air with the input set to TV. Perhaps the signal strength or type was varying. At any rate, after I hooked up HD cable and watch from that input, the problem no longer occurs.
SOURCE: The picture mode on my
If it says "not available" then you have to try the settings of the input source such as a cable box or something. Chnage the aspect ratio to 16:9 . If you can get me the model number of the box I will see if I can get your precise instructions.
SOURCE: Can't restore "normal" screen. It is stuck in
You might try pulling the AC plug overnight; this could be a simple 'lock-up' of a single circuit and removing its supply voltage may cure it.If this doesn't work, take any digital camera, turn it on and watch the viewfinder (LCD), aim the remote at the camera's lens and press the mode select button. If it is functioning as it should, you should be able to see a white flash occur when the remote's button(s) are pushed. The sensor in cameras is capable of 'seeing' infrared but displays it as a white light.
If the button is dead and you feel adventurous, pop open the remote's case, gain access to the board with the fixed switch contacts and gently clean them with a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol.Also clean the little carbon buttons attached to the remote's keypad, again gently.
Reassemble and try it again.
If the failure is still there, then a circuit (unfortunately probably on the main board if all other functions are working) has failed and the replacement of the main board is fairly pricey.
2,477 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×