What Is Banding on an LCD TV?

Banding is sometimes a problem that effects LCD TVs.

Banding is a problem that effects LCD television sets. When shopping for a new television, check the reviews of the models that interest you to find out if banding is an issue or not.

Identification

Banding is the name of faint vertical lines that appear when you're watching a film. It occurs when the television set has problems with the array of LCD pixels and usually is the result of a defective television.

Effects

Banding is a problem that tends to get worse as time progresses. If you notice banding on your new LCD television, return it to where you bought it and ask for a new set.

Considerations

Banding is most often evident when the color green appears on the picture. You can minimize the effects of banding by adjusting the color settings on your television.

References

• Projector Central: LCD Vertical Banding or DLP Rainbows?
• Nikon: What is Banding?