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Question

Looking for recommendations for settings on a JVC SL42B-C

Jan 29, 2014 10:39AM PST

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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settings
Feb 10, 2014 3:18PM PST

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!

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thank you
Feb 10, 2014 11:23PM PST

Thanks. I''l give them a try.

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Went with the brighter or "Samsung"esque look.
Feb 12, 2014 10:00AM PST

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks pretty good to me. I switch between watching so many different things that it's tough to find a happy medium without switching it all the time but I think I have it pretty close. Amazed how good the picture on this TV is for the $. Thanks again!!!