{"id":201,"date":"2023-11-26T18:34:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T18:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarttvbase.com\/?p=201"},"modified":"2023-12-27T14:09:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T14:09:27","slug":"vizio-smart-tv-dimming-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarttvbase.com\/vizio-smart-tv-dimming-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Vizio Smart TV Dimming Problems &#038; Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizio TVs are a popular brand of televisions known for their affordability and value. They offer a wide range of TVs in different sizes, resolutions, and features, so there is a Vizio TV to fit every budget and need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all the plus sides to owning a Vizio TV, there are still some shortcomings, particularly with the issue of display. Several Vizio TV owners have complained about their TVs having dimming problems, thus reducing the overall picture quality of whatever they\u2019re watching. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to be among such users don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll be providing a solution in this article. In subsequent writing, we will outline possible causes of dimming problems on Vizio smart TVs, and also, how to fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"https:\/\/smarttvbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vizio-smart-tv-dimming-problems.jpg\" alt=\"vizio smart tv dimming problems\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarttvbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vizio-smart-tv-dimming-problems.jpg 700w, https:\/\/smarttvbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vizio-smart-tv-dimming-problems-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Vizio Smart TV Dimming Problems: Possible Causes &amp; How to Fix<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizio TVs are quite durable, as such, it\u2019s very unlikely that a dimming problem is being caused by a hardware malfunction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll be focusing on only troubleshooting procedures that won\u2019t void your warranty. In case none works for you, contacting customer support for a warranty claim is always available.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Wrong Picture Settings\/Mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually the main culprit when you\u2019re experiencing dimming issues with your Vizio smart TV \u2013 you\u2019re simply having the wrong picture settings. While that\u2019s not to say that there\u2019s a one size fits all type of TV picture setting, there are some that are right away not suitable for certain scenarios, or environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To solve this, you\u2019ll want to select a better TV picture mode, or at least navigate to the section where you can edit the picture delivery yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the picture settings on a Vizio smart TV, you\u2019ll want to press the Menu button on the remote, navigate to Picture, press OK, and choose a better picture mode. If it\u2019s not already on \u201cStandard\u201d, you may want to try that option.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Turn Off DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DCR is a feature that automatically adjusts the brightness of the TV&#8217;s backlight based on the content being displayed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help to improve contrast and save power, but it can also cause the screen to dim too much in some cases. Vizio smart TVs have it activated by default; you\u2019ll need to turn it off manually with the following steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Menu button on your remote control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Picture and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the arrow buttons to highlight DCR and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the arrow buttons to select Off and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save your changes, press the Menu button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Turn Off Local Dimming<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local dimming is a feature that divides the TV&#8217;s screen into zones and adjusts the brightness of each zone individually. Although it\u2019s a great feature to improve viewing quality, it can still cause dimming problems, especially if your room or area where the TV is mounted isn\u2019t properly lit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To turn it off, you\u2019ll want to press the Menu button and navigate through Picture &gt;&gt; Advanced Picture Settings &gt;&gt; Local Dimming &gt;&gt; then Select Off.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Turn Off Eco Mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, eco mode is an energy-saving feature that reduces the TV\u2019s power consumption. While it\u2019s advisable to keep it on especially if you\u2019re using metered electricity, it can cause dimming problems as the TV will automatically adjust brightness and other settings to reduce power consumption. To turn it off, you\u2019ll want to navigate through Menu. System &gt;&gt; Eco Mode &gt;&gt; then set it to Off.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Turn Off Auto Brightness Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto Brightness Control is another high-end feature that although very useful, can give a user dimming problems if their TV isn\u2019t mounted in an area where the lighting is consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have a lot of sunlight coming into your room, Auto Brightness Control may not be able to adjust the backlight enough to produce a bright picture. To turn it off, you\u2019ll want to navigate through Menu &gt;&gt; Picture settings &gt;&gt; Auto Brightness Control &gt;&gt; then set to Off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you manage to turn all these off and you\u2019re still being faced with this issue, you\u2019ll need to try some generic troubleshooting procedures below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Power Cycle the TV<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your TV dimming problem is being caused by a recent picture setting, or a temporary power failure, power cycling is just what you need to get things back to normal. You\u2019ll want to unplug it from the power socket for about 5 minutes and plug it back in again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, on your remote, you can navigate through Menu &gt;&gt; System &gt;&gt; Reset &amp; Admin &gt;&gt; Soft Power Cycle to power cycle the TV. Meanwhile, some models will require you to go through. Menu &gt;&gt; Admin and Privacy &gt;&gt; Restart TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Factory Reset your TV<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all else fails, you can always resort to performing a factory reset before contacting customer support. Doing this will depend on the kind of model you own, some will require you to navigate through Menu &gt;&gt; System &gt;&gt; Reset &amp; Admin &gt;&gt; Reset to Factory Settings, and others will require you to follow Menu &gt;&gt; System &gt;&gt; Admin and Privacy &gt;&gt; Reset to Factory Settings &gt;&gt; then select Reset TV.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vizio TVs are a popular brand of televisions known for their affordability and value. 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