How do I set up my TV to watch the Super Bowl?
Einar Alvarado, Sony Mexico’s head of television training, points out that in the case of screens that have 4K technology, it is possible to use some tricks and recommendations to better enjoy this type of event.
“There is a rule where it is determined that 4K resolution has a directly proportional relationship, a benefit of this technology is that it is possible to have larger televisions in smaller spaces, since it is possible to have a 55” screen that can be seen from only one meter away, while for every extra 10 inches there is, ideally, 10 cm more distance should be taken.”
So, if you have a screen of this size and you move it to another place, you should ideally place it with this distance ratio.
However, another factor that directly affects the movement of the images is the refresh rate, a subject that in the case of gamers is very popular because it allows them to enjoy their video games more. In this sense, Alvarado recommends that the refresh rate of our television be raised and that if it is automatically at 60 Hz, this rate can be raised to 120 Hz.
An advantage that screens with LCD technology have is that they are “all terrain” and it is not so complicated to make a modification when it comes to moving them around. However, it is important to check if our screen has playback modes and set them according to the event we are viewing. For example, in the Super Bowl it is possible to put the TV in sports mode so that the transmission is better.
What audio equipment is needed to watch the Super Bowl?
If in addition to knowing all the details of the game, your guests are looking forward to halftime, one way to make this moment more memorable is by having a surround sound system. And for that you don’t need to buy a home theater.
For example, you can set up your TV’s audio to be connected to a sound bar and set the sound bar to output surround audio.
It is also possible that from your TV you can configure the type of audio you want it to have and, in case you have options such as Dolby Atmos, it is possible to improve the quality of the transmission also in sound.
Another element that is just as relevant when configuring your devices is the TV connection, whether the transmission is through a streaming platform or you are looking for it to be broadcast on open television.
In the first case, the ideal is to have a signal repeater so that the screen does not have connection problems with the image and in case you want to see the open version, it is best to use an aerial antenna.