TCL has urged Socceroos fans to check their TV settings before Australia’s clash with Paraguay tomorrow (26 June), warning that movie-friendly picture modes could spoil the big game.

Patrick Chen, Product Trainer at TCL Electronics Australia, said TVs shared with film lovers may have been adjusted for movies rather than live sport, causing distorted colours, motion blur and muffled audio.

Chen said fans should check whether their TV has been left in movie or vivid mode and switch back to factory settings, or use sports mode where available.

“The Socceroos’ gold and green kits are iconic and everyone deserves to see them in their full glory. But if you’re living with a film buff, they may have previously set the TV to enhance their own viewing experience. That’s great for them, but soccer fans may find the Aussie team’s jerseys no longer pop.”

He also warned against overusing motion-enhancement settings, which can make fast-moving players or the ball look unnatural.

“A lot of people think turning up the motion settings will make sport look better, but the opposite can be true,” Chen said.

The advice comes days after TCL showcased its latest Super Quantum Dot Mini-LED range at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, where ChannelNews saw the company demonstrate the technology in a purpose-built darkroom.

TCL is pushing further into the premium TV market with brighter Mini-LED panels, improved colour accuracy and larger screen sizes, including 85-inch, 98-inch and 100-inch-plus models.

Chen added: “Sports broadcasts are already shot at a specific framerate and TVs automatically adjust to accommodate this – layering extra motion settings on top can throw a spanner in the works.

“Overcranking’ the TV like this can lead to an unnatural viewing experience, where the television’s frame insertion software overcompensates to expected enhancements by adding frames that aren’t there.

“This is why fast movement – like the ball or players moving across the pitch – can look unnatural or jarring. While features such as dynamic acceleration are great for movies, it’s best just to watch the Socceroos as the broadcaster intended.”

Once regarded as a budget brand, TCL is now putting pressure on Samsung, LG and Sony through scale, pricing and display innovation.

For Socceroos fans, TCL’s advice is clear – sort the TV settings before the whistle blows at midday.