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I have a LG 42PC5D Invalid Format on Screen HDMI VGA and PC

I have a LG 42PC5D I was using my computer for a while and now it shows invalid format if I hook up my laptop or desktop through VGA or the PC plugin I am now getting this error.

now on my cable box using HDMI I am getting it I unplugged the TV and cable box and let them sit over night and still the same thing when I got up invalid format

is this a known issue or is there a rest button on the TV

Someone Help Please the TV is just over a year old

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I have a LG plasma and I am trying to connect my PC via VGA and I am getting the "Invalid Format" - can you please tell me what is the problem? Thank you

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