Are you having trouble with your Vizio TV as it’s not letting you change the aspect ratio and the option is locked out?
Well, you’re not alone. This is an issue that many Vizio TV owners experience and it can be quite an annoyance.
In this guide, I’ll explain the reasons why your aspect ratio might be locked, why screen size is stuck on wide, troubleshooting steps you need to take, and a few tips that could help you get your Vizio TV back to its optimal viewing experience.
Moreover, if you are having an issue with the TV output being too large for the screen. It is stuck in wide aspect ratio mode on every input source, don’t worry, that is also related to the same issue, and the below steps will get that sorted as well.
First, let’s see how you can change the aspect ratio on your Vizio TV and if you are getting that option later we will proceed further if the option is locked out or grayed out.
How To Change The Aspect Ratio On Vizio TV?
Here are the default steps through which you can change the Aspect Ratio on your Vizio TV:
Now let’s see why it is locked out for you if you are not able to change the aspect ratio through these steps.
Why Is Vizio TV Not Allowing To Change the Aspect Ratio?
Vizio TVs not allowing users to change their display aspect ratio is a common issue reported by many users, where few face it due to being not aware of the working requirement, while others face it due to a system glitch that requires troubleshooting.
The aspect ratio will often be locked for certain content such as 4K and certain peripheral devices that play 4K content will also lock the content as 4K, even when the content isn’t 4K.
The Apple TV 4K, Chromecast Ultra, and certain Roku devices like the Roku Ultra all do this, among others. Additionally, some apps may also not offer the option to adjust the aspect ratio from the TV.
Another major reported issue is that the TV output may be stuck in wide aspect ratio mode on every input source, making it difficult to watch shows or movies comfortably. This could be due to the TV’s system software issue.
Troubleshooting Vizio TV Aspect Ratio Problem
In case your Aspect ratio is not locked due to
- App restriction
- Input source restriction
It will be easy for you to troubleshoot it then.
Here are the steps you need to do when you can’t change the Aspect Ratio on your Vizio TV
- First unplug all peripherals, such as streaming sticks or boxes, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles from the TV.
- Unplug the TV power cable and re-plug it after 1-2 minutes and turn on the TV.
- Factory Reset TV
- Confirm the picture settings on your TV and see if you are able to change the Aspect ratio as well.
- Lastly, connect your devices to the TV one by one and confirm if you are able to change the Aspect ratio and on which device it locks.
Through this way, you will be able to remove any temporary glitch if that’s the cause for the issue on your end along with that you will be able to know which of your device makes the changes and locks the aspect ratio menu option.
Note: It’s always better to change the aspect ratio, and picture size from the connected input device or the streaming app settings rather than the TV.
Moreover, if you have connected a gaming console like PS4, PS5, or Xbox with your Vizio TV and the Aspect Ratio settings are locked and you are unable to make changes then you need to lower the resolution on your gaming console first.
Troubleshooting Vizio TV Zoom Mode Stuck Issue:
Moreover, if your Vizio TV is stuck on Zoom Mode, you can get that easily sorted by following the below steps.
- Navigate To Settings > System > Accessibility> Zoom Mode > “Turn Off” > That’s it
Conclusion
While it can be frustrating when your Vizio TV won’t let you change the aspect ratio, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to fix it on your TV.
I hope the above guide will help you identify the reason for the Aspect Ratio to be locked and how you can solve it easily.
To quickly wrap it up for you, here’s what to do to get the Aspect Ratio unlocked and change it on your Vizio TV:
- First, unlink and unplug any peripherals/streamers and restart your TV.
- Secondly, factory reset your TV to restore it to default settings and check if that helps.
- Finally, try adjusting the screen ratio on a particular device connected to your TV or lowering the resolution on your PS4/Xbox.
