When you play it on the TV are you using the same actual movie that is on the computer? Also, if you locate the movie on your computer, and right click on it and select "Properties", and then click on the "Details" tab. It should list there the height and width of the video as well as the data and frame rates. I would also suggest, when running VLC media player, you check the settings of the player in the "Video" section. Make sure it is set to not have Overlay checked and not have YUV->RGB conversions checked. Set Output to "Automatic" and then set Deinterlacing to OFF and Mode to Blend. This may help with your issues.