Discover the available picture settings for your Samsung TV
Last Update date : Aug 02. 2024
Are you ready to transform your Samsung TV into a cinematic powerhouse or a sports arena? With just a few tweaks to the picture settings, you can elevate your viewing experience, whether you're enjoying the latest blockbuster, your favorite TV series, or cheering on your team. Dive into everything from fine-tuning brightness and contrast to exploring advanced settings like Gamma and Color Space. So grab your remote, get comfortable, and let's make your Samsung TV picture-perfect!
Note: This information is specific to televisions sold in Canada. Screen availability and settings may vary for models sold in other countries.
Adjust the picture settings on 2022 and newer models
Unlock the full potential of your Samsung TV with a suite of customizable picture settings designed to enhance your viewing experience. Whether you're fine-tuning for a movie night or optimizing for daily viewing, the following steps will guide you through adjusting everything from brightness to color tones.
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Using your remote control, navigate to the Settings menu and then select All Settings.
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Select Picture.
![Screenshot of the Picture settings menu on a Samsung TV, showing options including Picture Mode set to Eco, Picture Size Settings, and Expert Settings.]()
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Select Picture Mode. From here, you can adjust the following settings:
![Screenshot showing the Picture Mode options on a Samsung TV. The dropdown menu displays options including Dynamic, Standard, Eco, Movie, and FILMMAKER MODE.]()
- Dynamic: Enhances brightness and clarity, ideal for bright viewing environments.
- Standard: The default mode, suitable for most viewing environments.
- Eco: Optimizes energy savings without compromising picture quality.
- Movie: Optimized for watching TV programs and movies in a dark room for a cinematic experience.
- FILMMAKER MODE: Delivers enhanced picture quality, certified by the UHD Alliance, to preserve the director's creative vision.
Note: FILMMAKER MODE may appear darker than other picture modes.
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Navigate back to the Picture menu, and then select Picture Size Settings. From here, you can adjust the following settings:
- 16:9: Displays the picture in widescreen aspect ratio, suitable for most modern content.
- Custom: Allows manual customization of the aspect ratio according to user preference.
- 4:3: Displays the picture in a standard definition aspect ratio. Ideal for VHS and standard-def broadcasts.
- Fit to Screen: Ensures the entire image is visible without any part being cut off.
- Zoom and Position: Enables adjustment of the picture's size and position. Available only when Picture Size is set to Custom.
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Navigate back to the Picture menu, and then select Expert Settings. From here, you can adjust the following settings:
![Screenshot of the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, displaying adjustable settings such as Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour, Tint, etc.]()
![Screenshot of the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, displaying additional adjustable settings including Local Dimming, Contrast Enhancer, etc.]()
![Screenshot of the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, showing options for Gamma, Shadow Detail, Colour Space Settings, Colour Booster, Smart Calibration, and Reset Picture.]()
- Brightness: Adjust the overall picture brightness. A higher value, closer to 50, increases the brightness.
- Contrast: Adjust the difference between the darkest and brightest parts of the image. A higher value, closer to 50, enhances this contrast.
- Sharpness: Adjust the clarity of object outlines. Higher values, closer to 20, make outlines sharper.
- Colour: Adjust the intensity of colours in the video. Higher values, closer to 50, result in deeper colours.
- Tint (G/R): Adjust the green to red colour balance. Higher values shift the tone towards red, lower values towards green.
- Apply Picture Settings: Apply the selected picture settings either to the current input source or to all input sources.
- Picture Clarity Settings: Optimize video clarity in dynamic scenes. Note that enabling features like LED Clear Motion or Clear Motion can make the screen appear darker.
- Local Dimming: Enhances contrast ratio by automatically adjusting brightness across different sections of the screen. Availability of this feature may vary by model and region.
- Contrast Enhancer: Automatically adjusts contrast to balance brightness between the lighter and darker areas, ensuring more detailed imagery.
- Auto HDR Remastering: Enhances SDR content to HDR-like quality by intensifying highlights, enriching colours, and clarifying details, leveraging the differences between SDR and HDR.
- HDR Tone Mapping: Adjusts screen brightness and tone based on HDR content information. Availability of this feature may vary by model and region.
- Film Mode: Improves the quality of older video content for a better viewing experience. Note: This function is available only with TV or HDMI input (1080i) and may vary based on the model.
- Colour Tone: Choose the best colour tone to suit the viewing conditions for an optimal visual experience.
- White Balance: Adjusts the red, green, and blue brightness levels to ensure the brightest area of the picture is white, enhancing overall colour accuracy.
- Gamma: Adjust the mid-tone brightness levels of a video, enhancing details in the mid-range between the darkest and lightest parts.
- Shadow Detail: Adjust the visibility of details in dark areas of the picture. Higher values, closer to 5, brighten these areas.
- Colour Space Settings: Choose the range of colours that can be displayed on the screen, enhancing the colour accuracy and vividness.
- Colour Booster: Enhance the intensity of colours in the picture for more vibrant visuals.
- Smart Calibration: Automatically adjust the picture quality to match the original intent of the movie's producers. This feature requires a compatible phone (2019 models or newer) and may not be supported on all TV models. Availability can vary by region and model.
- Reset Picture: Restore all picture settings to their factory default values, effectively undoing any customized adjustments.
Reset picture settings on 2022 and newer models
Sometimes the best way to achieve optimal picture quality is to start fresh. Resetting your picture settings can provide a clean slate, allowing you to adjust from the default state for precision customization.
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Using your remote control, navigate to the Settings menu and then select All Settings.
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Select Picture, and then navigate to and select Expert Settings.
![Screenshot of a Samsung TV's Picture settings menu, highlighting the Expert Settings option.]()
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Navigate all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select Reset Picture.
![Screenshot of the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, showing the 'Reset Picture' option at the bottom of the list.]()
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Select Reset on the popup notification to confirm your decision.
![Screenshot of the confirmation popup on a Samsung TV with options to 'Reset' or 'Cancel' the picture settings reset.]()
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The picture settings will now be reset to their default factory settings.
Adjust the picture settings on 2021 and older models
Even on older Samsung TV models, you have extensive control over picture settings to tailor the display to your preferences. Follow these steps to fine-tune the visuals and get the most out of your viewing experience.
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Press the Home button on your TV's remote to open the Smart Hub. Then, use the directional pad of the remote to select Settings.
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Select Picture.
![Screenshot of the Picture menu on a Samsung TV, displaying options for Picture Mode, Picture Size Settings, and Expert Settings.]()
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Select Picture Mode. From here, you can adjust the following settings:
- Standard: The default mode, suitable for most viewing environments.
- Dynamic: Enhances brightness and clarity, ideal for bright viewing environments.
- Natural: Reduces eye strain by providing a comfortable viewing experience.
- Movie: Optimized for watching TV or movies in a dark room, enhancing detail and colour accuracy.
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Navigate back to the Picture menu, and then select Picture Size Settings. From here, you can adjust the following settings:
- 16:9: Displays the picture in widescreen aspect ratio, suitable for most modern content.
- Custom: Allows manual customization of the aspect ratio according to user preference.
- 4:3: Displays the picture in a standard definition aspect ratio. Ideal for VHS and standard-def broadcasts.
- Fit to Screen: Ensures the entire image is visible without any part being cut off.
- Zoom and Position: Enables adjustment of the picture's size and position. Available only when Picture Size is set to Custom.
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Navigate back to the Picture menu, and then select Expert Settings. From here, you can change your desired settings. Below are a few options for customization:
![Screenshot showing the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, displaying sliders for adjusting Backlight, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, etc.]()
- Backlight: Adjusts the screen's light output. Increase this setting for brightly lit rooms and decrease it in darker settings for better viewing comfort.
- Brightness: Controls the overall brightness of the display, affecting how light or dark the screen appears.
- Contrast: Adjusts the difference between the darkest and lightest parts of the image, enhancing detail in visuals.
- Sharpness: Modifies the clarity of images, making details more distinct and edges more precise.
- Colour: Enhances colour saturation, making the colours on your screen more vivid.
- Tint (G/R): Shifts the colour balance between green and red, allowing for fine-tuning of the overall colour tone.
- Digital Clean View: Reduces visual noise and distractions, such as flickering, for a cleaner and clearer picture.
- Reset Picture: Restore all picture settings to their factory default values, effectively undoing any customized adjustments.
Reset picture settings on 2021 and older models
Resetting your picture settings is an effective way to begin anew and ensure any adjustments are made from the standard baseline. This approach allows for clear and tailored customization according to your viewing needs.
1
Press the Home button on your TV's remote to open the Smart Hub. Then, use the directional pad of the remote to select Settings.
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Select Picture, and then navigate to and select Expert Settings.
![Screenshot of the Picture settings menu on a Samsung TV, showing options for Picture Mode, Picture Size Settings, and Expert Settings.]()
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Navigate all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select Reset Picture.
![Screenshot showing the bottom of the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, highlighting the 'Reset Picture' option.]()
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Select Yes on the popup notification to confirm your decision.
![Screenshot of the confirmation popup under the 'Reset Picture' option in the Expert Settings menu on a Samsung TV, showing buttons for 'Yes' and 'No'.]()
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The picture settings will now be reset to their default factory settings.
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