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Tip on room lighting

I have a 60" tv with a protective clear plastic screen over it. No matter where I put my light I could see its refection in the screen. After several attempts to move it I put it behind the tv. I cant stress what a difference this made to the quality of my picture. Better colors, blacks, and a much better depth of field. It works so good I thought I would pass on the usefull tip.
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blkadr
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A friend has a large projection TV and he put a light behind it. Its not very bright but it distracts me and I always turn it off when he's not looking. The screen should be much brighter than its surroundings. It might just be me but I hate that light!
perfectimage OP
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I took your advice George and relctantly removed the plastic screen. The store I bought it from had told me to do the same but I have always been nervous about having the unprotected screen. I was blown away by the difference. Its even less grainy. I noticed that the protective screen is tinted. Why is that? I had my tv profesional calibrated when it was delivered. Does this mean that the calibrations are off because it was done originally with the screen?
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sagger
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Can the protective screens be easily removed? If so how? I have a new SONY 53".
perfectimage OP
406 posts
 
On mine, a Marantz, I had to remove trim that clipped in then remove about ten screws. The screen and the protective screen were held together in a plastic sheath. It was very easy and I just looked to see how it was together as I went. It should be in your manual.
lone_ranger0e8a
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Sorry, dumb question. This "plastic cover" is left on by normal people? Does it appear to be an integral part of the TV?
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