How to Get the Best Picture Quality from Your LCD TV
what you'll need
- LCD TV
- Remote control
- Your TV's owner's manual
- Personal computer
If you're not satisfied with the current degree of picture quality produced by your LCD TV, you'll be pleased to learn that there are a two simple ways you can remedy the problem. Below are the most effective ways to get crystal clear picture quality from your LCD TV.
Step 1 - Confirm that Your Screen Resolution is Properly Set
The first step in improving the picture quality on your LCD TV is making sure that your screen is set to the proper resolution. Most LCD televisions have specific resolutions for specific types of media. For example, the typical LCD TV will specific resolutions for cable programs, movies, video games and even PC plug-ins. You can usually determine the type of resolution your television is set on by hitting the "Resolution" or "Mode" button on the device's remote. If you're unable to spot either of these buttons on your remote, consult your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website.
Step 2 - Adjust Your Contrast and Brightness
If step 1 fails to fix the problem completely, you may want to play around with your television's brightness and contrast levels. When it comes to LCD televisions, as well as various other types of televisions, brightness and contrast levels that are too high or too low can have negative effects on the TV's picture quality. To determine your set's ideal brightness and contrast levels, consult your owner's manual, the manufacturer's website or an online forum or message-board for people who own the same model television.