How to Fix a Dark TV

A dark screen can force you to strain your eyes to watch it.

The video output on television sets will vary greatly from one model or technology to the next. However, each type of television has controls that allow you to tweak the video display to your liking. If you find your television is too dark for your tastes, you can brighten the display by changing the settings. By sliding the brightness slider higher, you'll resolve your dark display issues and you'll be able to see the image more clearly.

Instructions

1. Press the menu button on your television remote. If you don't have the original remote that came with the set, press the menu button on the television.

2. Scroll through the menu options to find your display settings. You'll likely need to use either the channel or volume buttons to scroll through the menu items, though some TVs have menu arrows for this task.

3. Locate the "Brightness" setting under your television display settings and move the slider to the right. This will increase the brightness of the display. When you find a setting you like, exit the menu and continue watching your television.

Tips & Warnings

• When you increase the brightness of your display, the image colors can become washed out. Increase the contrast to correct this problem.

• While many universal remotes have a menu button on them, it may not work with your TV's menu.