The color on my new Apple TV is very faded compared with the Cable TV and the BluRay and it isn’t as vibrant as when I first set it up.

The color on my new Apple TV is very faded compared with the Cable TV and the BluRay and it isn’t as vibrant as when I first set it up. What could be the problem?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 15

Posted on Mar 13, 2022 2:41 PM

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Urquhart1244

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Mar 13, 2022 8:39 PM in response to fuchscalie

Try resetting the video settings.

Settings﹥Video and Audio﹥Reset Video Settings,

then check the new settings per your preferences.

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The color on my new Apple TV is very faded compared with the Cable TV and the BluRay and it isn’t as vibrant as when I first set it up.

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