Sony SupportDVP-NS355

Article ID : 00082310 / Last Modified : 20/10/2025Print

Horizontal or vertical black bands appear on the picture when playing back a disc on my DVD player

Horizontal or vertical black bands appear on the picture when playing back a disc

    Check that the TV type is correctly configured:

    1. Press "System Menu" while the recorder is in stop mode.
    2. Select "Setup" and press "Enter".
    3. Select "Video" and press "Enter".

    The video setup appears with the TV type settings.

    Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV:

    • 16:9: select this when connecting to a wide screen TV or TV with a wide mode function
    • 4:3 letter box: select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
    • 4:3 pan scan: select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.