The problem with old technology, like a VCR, is that it tends to not play nice with newer technology and even less so as that technology is updated.
I'm experiencing this same issue with a TCL 43S45, a Nintendo Entertainment System plugged in via AV, and an Atari 2600 plugged in via Antenna in. TCL Support said it was a software issue. Roku support wants me to factory reset my TV. I work in IT support and this is an obvious software issue. Fix this please, Roku!
Hey, I still haven't gotten around to this, but as you can see in the thread it is happening across pretty much all Roku devices. Composite inputs should never be stretched unless set to, can this please be escalated to your software team to fix?
Thanks for letting us know. We’d like to investigate the aspect ratio issue on your Roku device.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon and getting your info.
Roku Community Team
I did already, look at the previous page in this thread.
Mine is a TCL 43S45, Update 12/22/24, 14.1.4 Build 7709.
Updated to 14.5.4 Build 5944. Issue is still present.
Hey everyone!
Thanks for sharing the info about the 4:3 aspect ratio issue! Just wanted to let you know that it’s been passed along to the team for a closer look. Keep an eye out for updates!
Thanks for your patience and help!
Roku Community Team
Thanks for reporting this 4:3 issue. It is evidence enough to influence my decision NOT to purchase any Roku TVs in the future since I can't view stuff normally in 4:3 mode. That person who said it was a problem because of an 'update with the VCR' is absolutely pathetic. Roku just sucks! Their programmers have no clue what they are doing and their customer support people are utterly useless!
You can say that literally one thousand more times, couldn't be more true.
I've not seen them troubleshoot and solve a single problem that didn't resolve itself through third-party updates or something; they've not technically fixed anything for anyone. Meanwhile, I have helped multiple people and been given zero "solution" credits. Not that I care about credits/kudos/whatever, but it's a joke here.
I don't think any of them really know how any of this works. Asking chatgpt would generally be more helpful despite its reliability issues, it's more helpful than repeating being told to reset the device when that has nothing to do with it. I think that's all they know how to do, is reset. On, off, end of education.
All they ever do is pass the blame and responsibility on to someone else, even if that's their "development team", and they provide zero updates on supposed upcoming fixes, which means there's likely no fix in the works.
I'm switching to Nvidia Shield and sticking around here to help others see the light. Time to hurt Roku in the only place they notice, the wallet. This is a company that's ignoring the fact that their live TV guide is effectively unusable right now, it's further evidence of truly horrendous customer support with no sign of improvement; instead, the opposite.
I've run multiple companies and I would have quit my job if they were this deaf to customer feedback.
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