Sharp LCD TV with Black Block on Screen

[W. Watson]

I think our LCD TV (Subject) is dying. When we turn it on, a large black
block covers about 1/3 of the screen. Any comments on the cause?

 

[Art]

Make sure set is not in text mode. Under Closed Caption settings.

 

[W. Watson]

Arghh! That was it. Thanks very much. Now I'll have to explore what in the
world text mode is about.

Make sure set is not in text mode. Under Closed Caption settings.