Why does my Phillips TV say format not supported?
Daniel Kim
Updated on June 27, 2026
Why does my Philips TV not show a picture and displays “Format Not Supported” on the screen? The TV does not recognize the format or resolution of the connected signal. This TV only supports a maximum input resolution of 1080i. Set your connecting device to a resolution of 720p or 1080i.
Why does my TV keep saying format not supported?
This error occurs when the output device’s resolution is set to something other than what the TV can support. If the output resolution is not set to a compatible setting of the TV, this will be the cause of the error and must be changed to a resolution supported by the television. …
What does it mean when your TV says resolution not supported?
If you are seeing a not supported message on your TV you will need to adjust the resolution ( or image size ) of the source picture i.e. DVD player, Xbox or cable box to fit on your HDTV. You would do that through the settings control of that device. Most common resolutions will be 1920 x 1080 also known as 1080p.
What is my Philips TV resolution?
The display itself has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p.
How do I fix the format not supported on my TV?
In the event the files are not of a supported codec type, you can try converting the files to suit the TV using a video converter. A popular free application for this is Handbrake.
How do I fix an unsupported file on my TV?
Resolved: “Unsupported Video Format” Error
- Install the Proper Codec for an Unsupported Video File. Codec is generally either hardware or software which encodes and decodes the video file.
- Use Another Media Player.
- Convert the Format Of The Video File.
- Repair the Corrupt Video File.
Can Philips TV read NTFS?
The connection needs to comply with the following requirements: The HDD must be formatted in FAT32 or NTFS. The HDD needs to have its own power supply, because the TV does not provide one.
