As you unpack and set up your beautiful new HDTV, the word calibration probably doesn't come to mind. But the truth is, your out-of-the-box picture settings may not be ideal, so proper calibration is vital for producing a good image. You could hire a certified professional to calibrate your set, but that can cost a few hundred dollars. The following simple steps will greatly enhance your TV viewing—and they won't cost you anything.
Set your device to home mode
When you power your TV on for the first time, it may ask whether you plan to use it at home or in a store. Choose home mode. The store mode is set to produce the brightest image possible in order to attract shoppers' eyes in a crowded store filled with a wall of TVs. In store mode, the image will not be accurate—and with the brightness cranked up so high, it's likely to increase your electricity bill as well. If you accidentally set the TV to store mode, check your user manual to find out how to turn off store mode or how to run the initial setup again.
Use the right picture mode
One of the easiest ways to improve your TV's picture quality is to select the correct picture mode. By default the picture mode is set to Standard or Normal—which is usually not a good representation of the original content. Navigating the TV's menu, you should find many options to choose from, including modes such as Game, Sports, Dynamic, Vivid, Movie, Cinema, THX, and ISF Expert. Each mode will adjust the settings to what the manufacturer deems is appropriate for each type of content.
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