How can I get a better picture from my TV?

Most TVs bought recently will be 4K sets, offering four times the resolution of HD. With this resolution, you should be experiencing immersive TV with amazing quality. If this isn’t the case or you are contemplating upgrading, here are some tips on making the most of your TV picture.

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Check connections and sources

If you are using hardware with your TV that isn’t HD, you will have a poor quality picture. If you are using a VCR or DVD player, you cannot upgrade the picture. Most streaming services will be compatible with HD and are beginning to expand their range of 4K programmes.

It may seem obvious, but you need to make sure that you are set up correctly. A HDMI cable is an essential piece of kit. Get rid of your SCART leads and use HDMI only. Also, make sure that your broadband is adequate to deal with HD streaming, as you may have buffering issues if it isn’t. For more advice, ask an expert, such as Bristol Aerial Installations.

Lighting

LCD screens are affected by lighting levels. The LCD will behave like a torch in a darkened room. This may affect the quality of picture you have. Blacks and greys are affected more than other colours. The solution is to increase your lighting, but TV manufacturers are coming up with innovative ways around this using filters and back lighting. Plasma screens are unaffected.

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Pre-sets

Most TVs come with pre-sets for a reason, as they offer the best picture without unnecessary fiddling every time you watch TV. Generally, you should stick to the standard setting and only use cinematic settings when you are watching with a low level of light. If you are going to adjust the set yourself, it is recommended that you turn down the sharpness setting.

Contrast

Modern LCD TVs generally cope well with a contrast above 90%, so there is very little need to adjust this unnecessarily. Some plasma screens have image retention if the contrast is elevated. If you are concerned about damage, then contact an installer, such as http://aerial-installations-bristol.co.uk/ to assist you with your set-up.

Some TVs offer dynamic contrast which alters according to the brightness of the image. In most circumstances, this is unnecessary and distracting. Set dimming to minimum to avoid interference.

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