Image sharpness at the TV: The right setting
In any TV menu, you will find the point "sharpness". Even if it seems logical, a high or even the maximum value set, the rarely, a good, sharp image:
- For most TVs the sharpness setting is a Tool for edge smoothing.
- The value is set high, to smooth out the TV outlines in the image, a sharpness effect causing.
- This can be in the case of blurred images, for example, in the case of old video cassettes, in moderation, is useful for high-resolution images such as BlueRays, HD-TV, or DVDs, an edge-smoothing is unnecessary.
- On the contrary, a high sharpness value, some detail lost in the picture. Anti-aliasing softens the image, Details such as individual hairs or bumps and pores in various materials are detected by the edge smoothing.
- Another unpleasant effect of the edge smoothing is a bright light that appears along the outlines of people, buildings or objects in the image.
- Conclusion: Depending on the image source, you should set the sharpness to low or higher value. In the case of high-resolution input images, you should set the value to a Minimum.
On the next page we will show you how to use the image on your TV set optimally.