Apple TV 3- screen resolution 1080P

Hi Guys
I was having a problem with the screen resolution at 1080P and have fixed this by using a new generation 1.3/1.4 HMDI Lead.
Also if you run thought a reciever amp then make sure the HMDI Port will support the 1080P format
It works fine now

my tv have all sorts of settings in terms of widescreen
auto, zoom, wide zoom......
mess around with your tv's settings it's the cause and solution to your issue

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