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Blu-ray player shows black bars across the top and bottom of the screen

Black bars on the screen means the aspect ratio of your TV is different from the aspect ratio of what you're watching, or basically, the video you're watching is wider than your TV. In order to show the entire video without cutting the left and right edges off, black bars are used at the top and bottom to fill in the extra space on your TV. If you don't mind the sides being cut off, then you can usually adjust your aspect ratio on your TV to reduce or remove the black bars.

Adjust picture settings on your Samsung TV

Select a Picture Mode Whether you're watching a scary movie in the dark or a bright cartoon during the day, find the picture mode that's just right. Navigate to Settings (All Settings), select Picture, and then select Picture Mode. Select a picture mode that suits your current situation. Check out the available options: Standard: This is the Defaul

Screen mirroring to your Samsung TV

Screen mirroring vs casting As technology becomes more advanced, so does the vocabulary associated with it. We all now frequently use terms like “screen mirroring” or “casting” and it gets really confusing. What do they all mean? All you really need to know is that both allow you to stream videos, photos, and other content from your phone to your S

Samsung TV has no picture or shows a black screen

If your TV or Odyssey Ark gaming screen is turned on and producing sound but has a black screen, the issue could be with your external device. For instance, if your screen uses a One Connect Box, which allows you to connect multiple external devices, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to solve the issue. If it isn't connected to one,

Use Flex Move and Multi View on the Odyssey Ark

Flex Move Screen The Odyssey Ark’s Flex Move Screen lets you adjust the position and size of the input screen whenever you need to. You can also rotate the input screen and change the aspect ratio to suit the game you’re playing. To enable this, select Flex Move Screen on the Ark Dial Menu, or just spin the Ark Dial wheel left and right to zoom in

Use the Ark Dial with your Odyssey Ark

Use the Ark Dial The Ark Dial is the remote control for your Odyssey Ark Gaming Screen. Although its buttons are similar to those on the Samsung Smart Remote, the Ark Dial has some new functions, like letting you open the on-screen Ark Dial Menu. It’s also solar powered, which means the lights in your room or a nearby window can charge the Ark Dial

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