TV picture looks too dark when watching HDR content
HDR is supposed to show shadows with detail, but if it looks too dark to watch, a setting is turned down too low. First, try adjusting HDMI Enhanced mode on your TV. It's in Settings → Picture. If that doesn't work, turn up the Picture Mode brightness or adjust the HDMI Input level.
HDR content shows more detail in dark areas than regular TV, but if your picture goes very dark when playing HDR, a setting is either turned off or set too low. The most common fix is turning on HDMI Enhanced mode, which lets your TV properly handle HDR signals. If that doesn't work, brightness settings in the Picture menu can make a big difference.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning up brightness all the way. You want detail in shadows, not a washed-out bright picture
- Changing settings in the wrong menu. Make sure you're adjusting Picture settings, not general display settings
Signs you need professional help
- You've turned on HDMI Enhanced mode and raised brightness but the picture is still unwatchably dark
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