Q. I have a new 65-inch TCL 6-series TV and I know you have given advice on picture settings before. What picture settings do you recommend for this TV?
—S.S., New Prague, Minnesota
A. I have not tested the latest TCL 6-Series televisions so I do not have specific setting recommendations. If you search my website you can find my settings for the previous model, which would be a good place to start. I also suggest you try the settings from Rtings, found at www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r646-2021-qled/settings.
For the most natural picture with any TV I recommend the color temperature be set to warm and the motion settings be turned completely off.
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