If your TV recently started showing distorted color patterns, it might be because of a display component failure. The colors can distort in full screen, or only a part of the display panel runs into a problem.
While there are many reasons behind the issue, it often arises when a TV has a fried-up LVDS cable or a bad T-Con board. Meanwhile, improper color saturation levels and outdated TV firmware can also lead to color distortion.
How to Fix Color Distortion on TV?
Fixing color distortion on your TV is not a head-scratching problem unless there is a hardware failure. The problem can sometimes be easily fixed by performing a picture test and adjusting the saturation.
Below are some fixes you may apply before concluding your TV has a hardware failure.
Remove the Magnetic Effect
This fix is for you if you own a CRT TV. You first need to verify if you have any magnetic devices around your TV. Most people place the speakers or sound system near the TV. The magnets embedded in the speakers can distort the images on TV with their magnetic field. So ensure the speakers are placed at a distance from the TV.
Check Connections and Signal Quality
you may next check the cable that connects the source device to your TV, generally an HDMI cable. A faulty HDMI cable can lead to a distorted color in your TV. If possible, get a new HDMI cable and connect through it.
If you are streaming through a cable box, weak TV signals might be the culprit of color distortion. you may check the signal strength on your TV to verify if you are receiving the signals correctly. If not, you can contact the cable operator and ask them to look into the issue.
Follow these steps to check the signal strength if you own a Smart TV from Samsung.
Tip: Please note that streaming a Standard Definition (SD) channel on High Definition (HD) TV can also cause color distortion. Please verify if the problem exists with other TV channels as well.
Check the Power Supply
Another reason for color distortion is an inappropriate power supply to the TV. The TV needs a constant voltage supply between 100-240V to operate correctly. If the voltage is too low or too high, it prevents the LCD or LED panel from generating color patterns effectively, resulting in color distortion.
Please verify if the TV is getting the correct voltage. you may look after the voltage regulator devices or power distribution panels in your house to check the voltage levels.
