the motion on this tv looks weird and jittery during sports or panning shots, even with motionflow off. how do i fix it?

— asked by Riley

Quick answer: This is due to the TV's native 60Hz panel struggling with the 24fps or 30fps content from most movies and TV shows, creating judder. Motionflow settings can often make it worse if not tuned correctly.

Diagnosis

This is due to the TV's native 60Hz panel struggling with the 24fps or 30fps content from most movies and TV shows, creating judder. Motionflow settings can often make it worse if not tuned correctly.

How to Fix It

Manually configure the Motionflow and CineMotion settings. Go to Settings > Picture & Display > Picture > Motion. Set 'Motionflow' to 'Custom'. Set 'Smoothness' to 'Min' and 'Clearness' to 'Min'. Then, go to 'Advanced Settings' and set 'CineMotion' to 'High'. This combo minimizes soap-opera effect while reducing judder.

If That Didn't Work

The source might be the issue. If you're using an external streaming device (like a Fire Stick), check its display settings. Ensure its output matches the content (e.g., 60Hz for most apps is fine). Avoid forcing 4K 60Hz HDR output from the device if the content isn't natively in that format.

Heads Up

No setting will make 24fps film content look perfectly smooth on a 60Hz panel—some inherent judder is normal. These settings just minimize it to a more natural level.

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