How to Fix a Blurry TV Screen (STEPS)

Why is my TV screen blurry?

A TV screen can look blurry when the surge protector becomes faulty, an increase in electrical interference, or because of incorrect resolution settings.

 

• Faulty surge protectors
• Electrical interference
• Resolution mismatch
• Incorrect settings
• Damaged HDMI port or cable
• Activated digital noise reduction feature
• Incompatible cable box

 

A damaged HDMI port or cable, an activated digital noise reduction feature, or an incompatible cable box can also cause a blurry TV screen.

 

How to fix a blurry picture on my TV screen

You can fix a blurry picture on your TV screen by replacing the faulty surge protectors, eliminating sources of electrical interference, and correcting the resolution settings. You can also use a different HDMI port or cable, turn OFF the digital noise reduction feature and use a compatible cable box.

 

1. Remove the surge protector connected to the TV and connect it directly to the wall outlet. If the blurriness stops, the surge protector is defective and needs to be replaced.
2. Remove sources of interference such as fluorescent lamps from proximity to where you have connected the television.
3. Adjust the resolution of the content so that it matches the TV resolution. You can use one of the various methods to transform images of low resolution into high-resolution displays.
4. Check for incorrect TV settings such as low sharpness levels that tend to soften the image. Raise the sharpness filter until you find that the picture is no longer blurry.
5. Connect the TV to a different HDMI port or use a different HDMI cable for the connection. If the problem gets resolved when you do one or both the changes, it means that either the port, cable, or both were damaged, which triggered the blurriness.
6. Check if the digital noise reduction feature has been activated on your TV and turn it OFF. This setting can at times affect the picture quality. You might also consider turning ON the blur reduction feature.
7. Make sure that the specifications of the cable box, as well as the TV, match each other. If you have an HD TV but the cable box doesn’t offer HD support, you must get a cable box upgrade done.
8. Minimize the possibility of glare by switching OFF the lights in the room and closing the curtains. The glare can cause the picture on the screen to appear blurred.

 

Why does my 4K TV look blurry?

Your 4K TV looks blurry due to low-resolution content, incorrect TV settings, an incompatible cable, incompatible source devices, or insufficient bandwidth. The blurriness may also be because the home mode has not been set.

1. Use the 4K TV to play or watch 4K content. You can download the 4K content onto a USB drive and plug it into the TV for viewing the content. The blurriness typically occurs when you try to watch low-resolution content.
2. Check if your TV settings have been done properly for viewing UHD or HD content. If they haven’t been done, getting those settings activated should solve the problem.
3. Replace the cable used to connect the 4K TV and source devices with one that supports a 4K connection. If the cable doesn’t support the connection, there is a good chance of blurriness. If you’re already using a 4K cable, make sure it isn’t damaged.
4. Make sure that the source devices connected to the 4K TV support 4K. If not, they will not be able to decode 4K videos, making way for blurry images. You can also ensure that your streaming services render 4K UHD support.
5. Ensure that the TV broadcasts have sufficient bandwidth to display 4K content. If the network connection isn’t strong enough, you may likely encounter blurriness.
6. Change the TV settings from store use to the Home mode by pressing the Home button on the remote control and accessing the Settings

 

 

Why is the text on my TV blurry?

The text on your TV is blurry because of aliased text, a turned OFF game mode, or outdated software. A panel issue can also cause blurry text.

 

1. Check if the anti-aliasing feature in your TV has been turned OFF accidentally and turn it ON. If the feature has been deactivated, it can cause the text to appear blurred.
2. Turn ON the game mode on your television. This mode will often remove any post-processing of the picture and text by the TV and produce clearer content.
3. Check for any pending software updates of the TV and do it at the earliest. This will often eliminate the blurriness of the text when the 4K TV receives its 4K 120Hz input signal from a different device.
4. Get the assistance of the technician to look out for a problem with the panel of your television. Depending on the problem, you can get the panel either repaired or replaced.

 

Why is my TV blurry around the edges?

Your TV is blurry around the edges due to a convergence problem, a faulty capacitor, or a panoramic setting. The blurry edges may also be a result of a power supply problem or nearby surround speakers.

 

1. Get the assistance of a technician to check the convergence circuit of your television and get it fixed. If you plan to work on it yourself, make sure that you have the necessary soldering skills and a digital multimeter handy.
2. Check for one or more faulty capacitors in the main board and get them replaced with new ones of the same specifications. One indication of the probable reason is that the blurriness is accompanied by different colors for the images around the edges.
3. Make sure that the display setting of the television is set to a setting other than Panoramic. The Cropping setting must also be turned ON.
4. Check for a loose connection to the power supply circuits of the television that can inhibit producing or regulating the voltage regulation. Addressing this issue will solve the problem.
5. Move surround sound speakers or subwoofers near the television to a distance of at least more than 10 inches away from the TV.

 

Why is my TV blurry during dark scenes?

Your TV is blurry during dark scenes because of a resolution mismatch or an activated optical picture control (OPC) feature. The dark scenes are also likely to appear blurry if the backlight has been turned OFF.

 

1. Upgrade the cable box if the cable service resolution is lesser than the default TV resolution. Often, HD TVs have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 while standard cable boxes offer a cable service resolution of 640 x 480.
2. Do a check if the Optical Picture Control feature of your TV has been activated under Picture Settings. If so, turning it OFF will most likely solve the problem.
3. Check if the Backlight setting has been turned OFF and activate it. This may help you to fix the issue of a blurry effect during dark scenes.

 

If none of the above helps, you can always do a factory reset to resolve the problem.

 

TV looks fuzzy at bottom of the screen

The TV looks fuzzy at the bottom of the screen due to a faulty panel or a defective main board. The bottom of the screen might appear fuzzy if the software of the television is outdated.

 

1. Seek professional help to determine if the gate drivers of the panel have gone bad. If so, replacing the panel should help.
2. Check for a malfunctioning main board due to various instances such as defective capacitors or a circuitry problem. Get the board repaired or replaced as needed.
3. Make sure that you have the software of your television updated to the latest version. Outdated software may also cause fuzziness.

 

Why is my TV blurry when watching sports?

Your TV is blurry when watching sports because of a turned OFF sport mode, a motion setting, or an upscaling issue. The blurry appearance may also be the result of a faulty HDMI cable.

 

1. Check if the Sport mode of your television has been turned OFF. If so, turning this mode ON will solve the problem.
2. Activate the motion-related setting on your TV. You will often be able to find this under the Picture setting in Display in the main Settings menu.
3. Check the resolution of the TV. If it’s set to a high resolution, you can consider lowering it. Often, sports broadcasts support a low resolution because of their real-time video encoding or compression requirement.
4. Watch out for a defective HDMI cable and replace it. You can also consider replacing the existing HDMI cable with an HDCP 2.2 cable.

 

Why is my TV blurry when connected to a PC?

Your TV is blurry when connected to a PC due to a TV scaling setting, an incompatible aspect ratio, or a resolution mismatch. The sharpness setting on the TV can also contribute to the blurriness.

 

1. Check the TV scaling to see if the setting has been done for an HDMI input. If so, you will have to change the HDMI input to DVI input.
2. Check the Display settings of the TV to determine the current Aspect Ratio setting. Changing this setting to Just Scan should help to overcome the problem.
3. Ensure that the TV can handle the high-resolution settings that you have done on your computer. If your TV isn’t capable of doing so, you will often have to lower the resolution of your PC.
4. Lower the sharpness of the TV. If the TV has very high sharpness, the text is likely to have a blurry effect.

 

Why is my TV blurry when connected to a laptop?

Your TV is blurry when connected to a laptop because of a blur, bright, or sharpen mode. The TV blurriness could also be due to an incorrect aspect ratio or a refresh rate mismatch.

 

1. Check the blur, bright and sharp mode settings of the TV. If they have been turned OFF, you can consider turning them ON. In most instances, when the blur mode is OFF, the text is overly sharp and difficult to comprehend.
2. Check the aspect ratio of the TV to see if it matches the resolution of the laptop. If not, you will have to adjust the aspect ratio accordingly.
3. Make sure that the TV and the laptop have the same refresh rate. If they don’t, change the refresh rate of the laptop to match that of the TV.

 

Why is my TV blurry when playing games?

Your TV is blurry when playing games due to a motion blur setting or a low refresh rate of the television. The blurriness can also be the result of an incompatible HDMI cable.

 

1. Check the Display settings of your television to determine if motion blur has been activated. If so, deactivating this setting may fix the problem.
2. Try increasing the refresh rate of the TV from its current setting. There are instances where the low refresh rate has been the cause of the blurriness.
3. Use an HDMI 2.x cable for the TV connection. Sometimes, HDMI 1x cables fail to render the desired clarity. You can alternatively try opting for an HDMI port on the television.

 

Why is my TV blurry when I use it as a monitor?

Your TV is blurry when you use it as a monitor because of an incorrect Picture Mode setting, an incorrect input source, or a non-compatible aspect ratio. A blurry appearance of the TV might also be owing to a resolution mismatch or an overscan/underscan setting.

 

1. Check the Picture Mode setting of the TV and make sure that it’s set to Computer/PC or a similar setting.
2. Check the input source selected on the TV and ensure that you opt for HDMI
3. Check the setting for aspect ratio on the television. If it has been set to a fixed value, change it to Auto.
4. Match the resolution of the PC so that it has the same resolution as that of the TV being used as a monitor.
5. Check the video card settings to see if an Overscan or Underscan setting has been activated. The blurriness will go away if this setting is turned OFF.

 

Why does my Samsung TV look blurry?

Your Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA TV looks blurry due to a corroded or faulty connection, an incorrect aspect ratio, an incompatible picture size, or a problematic Internet connection. The TV can also appear blurry when the motion blur is turned OFF or a reboot is pending.

 

1. Check the connections of the TV to see if there are any corroded cables. If so, you must replace those cables. If the cables are in good condition, try disconnecting them and connecting them again firmly.
2. Change the aspect ratio of the TV through the Settings Select Picture followed by Picture Mode to set the correct aspect ratio, position, and screen fit.
3. Change the picture size and see if this helps to get rid of the blurriness. To do this, press the Home button on the remote and move to Settings. Select the Picture Size option and choose the desired picture size.
4. Watch out for a problematic Internet connection, especially if blurriness occurs when the video has extensive action or movements. The problem will get resolved when the Internet connection is enhanced.
5. Activate the motion blur setting known as Auto Motion Plus by using the Settings This setting is called Picture Clarity in some TVs. Select Picture and then Expert Settings followed by Auto Motion Plus Settings or Picture Clarity Settings. Change the setting to Auto Motion Plus or Picture Clarity.
6. Do a simple reset of the television by accessing the Settings menu through the Home Select General and then Reset Samsung Smart Tv. You will be prompted to enter the four-digit PIN and affirm your decision to reset. Alternatively, you can unplug the TV from the power source in the wall outlet and plug it back after a few minutes. In some cases, turning the TV OFF and keeping the Power button pressed for three minutes before turning it ON again also helps.

 

Why is my Netflix blurry on my TV?

Your Netflix is blurry on your TV because of a faulty HDMI port or cable connection or a pending home network restart. An unstable or weak Internet connection can also display blurry Netflix content.

 

1. Change the connection from the present HDMI port to another HDMI port. You can also try using a different HDMI cable.
2. Switch OFF the television and disconnect the router and modem from the power supply for half a minute. Connect them back once again and turn ON the TV.
3. Reposition the router so that it’s close to the television. Ensure that you choose an open space and that the router isn’t kept on the floor and near other wireless appliances. If this doesn’t help, you can seek help from the Internet service provider to determine if the modem and/or router are set up and working properly.