SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make the picture look more natural

Choose a clear picture mode without changing advanced controls.

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Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Play normal television

Put on a familiar programme rather than a shop demo or game.

Example Programme playing screen with Programme playing highlighted. — Your screen may look slightly different

Take your time. There’s no rush.

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STEP 1

Play normal television

Put on a familiar programme rather than a shop demo or game.

STEP 2

Press the Star button

While watching TV, press the Star (*) button on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Star (options) button highlighted. — Step 2

STEP 3

Open Picture settings

Select Picture settings.

Example Settings screen with Picture highlighted. — Step 3

STEP 4

Open Picture mode

Select Picture mode.

STEP 5

Choose a natural mode

Select Movie or Standard.

Avoid Vivid or Dynamic. They are made for bright shop floors, not living rooms.

Example screen with choose a natural mode highlighted. — Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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