Overscan occurs on your high definition LCD, plasma and projection TVs when the video image is enlarged slightly and the outer 3% is cropped off. Engadget HD has an extremely thorough explanation of overscan, but we’ll boil down the important points here for you. Overscan is a remnant of CRT TV days when images...
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One of the most common questions from new widescreen TV owners is: “Why are there black bars on my widescreen TV?” The simple answer is that your TV and the video you watching have different aspect ratios. There is nothing wrong with your TV. This “pillar box effect” most often happens when you are...
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If your Plasma or LCD TV picture is blurry or fuzzy there are several things that may be causing the problem. It’s worth running through the following list before seeking service. You may find yourself saving the full cost of a TV repair. Make sure you are using the appropriate cable box for your...
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Modern LCD TV screens are magnets for finger prints and dust and require regular cleaning. They are also more sensitive to being damaged by cleaning than old, cathode ray tube televisions of the past. First, it’s important to note that you should not use any cleaning solution that contains ammonia, such as Windex, or...
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Today we posted a new article on repairing a broken LCD TV screen. Due to the cost involved in purchasing a new screen, most people will choose to simply replace the broken LCD TV with a new set. But if you are a hardy tinkerer we have some tips on finding a replacement LCD...
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