for a brighter picture (Samsung look):
backlight= 100
contrast= 65
brightness= 25
color= 60
tint= 0
sharpness= 15
for a richer colors (LG/Sony look)
backlight= 50
contrast= 60
brightness= 30
color= 70
tint= 0
sharpness= 20
let me know how it looks!
I recently purchased this tv at Sam's. It is my first flat-panel HDTV. I tried playing with the settings but seemed to make it worse so I reset it to default. Anyone that has this same TV and would care to share their settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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