Updated: March 22, 2023
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by Denys Kashnytskyi
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My TV is showing a black screen but I hear the movie



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May I know your first name, please?

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Nice to meet you, *****!

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Nice to meet you


Could you please tell me the model of your TV?

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V505-H19

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Got it
Allow me a moment, please!
Can you please turn off the TV from the power source and turn it back on


I turned it back on

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Something changed?


I hear it but there's no apps

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Black screen?

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Got it
Can you press the 'Menu' button on your VIZIO remote to see if the menu appears?

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Thanks
What do you see?


The title 's of the movies at the very top the bottom is black

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Can i ask you to follow this instruction

  1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet or the wall (whichever is more accessible).
  2. Hold the power button on the side of the TV down for 3-5 seconds.
  3. Plug the TV's power cord back in, and power on the TV.
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Ok black screen

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Okay
Verify the cord is securely connected to the video device and the TV. If a cord comes loose it could cause a display issue.


All cords are secures

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Got it
Thanks
Please check your picture mode to see if there is an issue with your TVs settings.

  1. Press the Menu button on your VIZIO remote, then choose 'Picture'.
  2. The top option will be 'Picture Mode'.
  3. Try toggling between different picture modes.


It Calibrated

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Got it
We need to reset the TV to factory settings.

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Press the menu button on your VIZIO remote, and choose System > Reset & Admin > Reset to Factory Settings. In some models it may be under the 'Help' option instead of 'System'


So do I reboot it

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Yes
Let me know when you're done


I rebooted it the power is of so do turn it back on or Waite til It come back on

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The TV must turn back on and the Setup App process must begin.


The apps are on

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Great
So the TV is working fine now?


I have to sign again if so I forgot my password

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Do you mean VIZIO account?


Vizo doesn't have an account right

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So what account do you mean?


I'm sorry I'm thinking Netflix forgive me

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Have you forgotten your netflix password?


I had to do another one with them

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Do you want to reset the password for netflix?


I done it befor I call you

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We can do it again if you need


I think I'm good

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Good
Is there anything else I can do for you today?


No I truly appreciate your help

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You are welcome
Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!


Thank you &
HAPPY Holidays

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Happy holidays too

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And you

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