The best TVs offer a superior viewing experience for movies, shows and games. But when you first take those TVs out of the box, the standard settings aren't optimal for the home.
You don't need specialized gear or know-how to get more out of your TV. You'll just need to spend a little time in your settings menus. Even something as simple as choosing the right picture mode can dramatically enhance the image.
There are a lot of setting options outlined below, but I'd recommend making one change at a time and checking how it looks. That way, if there's something you don't like, it's easy to switch back. Let's get into it.
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Navigating basic picture settings
With most Vizio TVs, this menu will be on the left with an image behind it. For clarity in this article, we've placed it in the center. Vizio/CNET
After you connect your various HDMI cables, get the TV onto your Wi-Fi, opt out (if possible) of any data "sharing" policies, you'll be ready to start adjusting the TV's picture settings. Depending on the year and series of your TV, the menus may look slightly different, but the layout and names should be similar.
Important note: With most Vizio TVs, picture settings are typically set per input and sometimes per picture mode. However, if you want to apply the same look to every input, just choose the mode you prefer from the picture menu. If you need to edit an individual input, you can create a new mode specifically for that. Look for picture mode edit in your menu.
Picture mode
Changing the picture mode is the single biggest adjustment you can make on any TV because it alters multiple aspects of the picture simultaneously. You'll recognize modes like standard, calibrated, calibrated dark, bright, vivid and so on.
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