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The picture is distorted (stretched out, short and fat, black bars on the side or top, etc.) in my Philips TV

Published on 2016-12-29
  • Press the [Format] button on the remote control repeatedly to select the screen format that will optimize the picture display on screen
  • This will be the format that the TV will display the picture until you select another format.

If the problem is not resolved:

  • Check if the TV is connected to a Cable or Satellite box. You may need to set the picture format in the Cable or Satellite box.
  • For detailed information, please refer to the user manual of the Cable/Satellite box or contact the cable company for further assistance.
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