Black bar on the left of a Samsung Tv when using it as a second monitor

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Black bar on the left of a Samsung Tv when using it as a second monitor

Having this issue with a Samsung TV as a second monitor. Only when using Tv full resolution(1360x768). When I go to 1024 x 768 the image works ok, covering all the Tv screen without the black bar at the left.

I've tried all the posible resolutions with the Mac SystemPreferences/Displays and also downloaded the Display Menu App to have more resolution options(actually when I tried some of them my computer just crashed)

I'm using a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) with Mac OS High Sierra 10.13.4 (17E199)

Here's the picture with the 1360x768 resolution

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.4)

Posted on Apr 5, 2018 5:50 PM

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chuck_3rd

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Apr 6, 2018 12:17 PM in response to Fabian_Music

Hello Fabian_Music,

Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems you are experiencing issues with the resolution of a TV you have connected to your MacBook Pro. To help with this issue, please follow these steps from this Apple resource on your situation:

If you can't change the resolution of your display because you can't see an image, restart your Mac in safe mode to reset the display resolution to defaults.

If starting in safe mode doesn't resolve the issue, reset your Mac's NVRAM and SMC to reset the video ports on your Mac to their defaults.

Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support

Cheers!

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Black bar on the left of a Samsung Tv when using it as a second monitor

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