My TV is Dark! How Do I Reset?

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Question:

I have a RCA 32V550T TV. The picture looks too dark. When I try to pull up the menu the box that opens up is to dark to read. Is there a way to reset the settings to the factory default. The tv is 1 year old.

-submitted by lisa


Answer:

Normally, something like this would involve adjusting the picture controls of the TV to brighten it to your liking. However, the fact that the menu box is too dark to see is a concern.

The picture controls do not usually impact the brightness of the menu displays, which are usually not adjustable. If your TV has an adjustable menu brightness, it would usually be done with a different set of controls.

Given that what you are experiencing is not normal, it's doubtful that the problem is something you can fix yourself. You'll need to have the TV diagnosed by technician to determine the problem. Of course, you could always try unplugging the TV from the wall for a while. It's probably not going to work, but it's worth a shot!

Matt Whitlock - Editor, TechLore.com

 

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