Picture quality is maximized by a high-performance 50,000,000-to-1 contrast ratio, helping to maximize vividness through darker blacks and brighter colors. In effort to minimize off-axis color shifting, the ML249H incorporates both a vertical and horizontal viewing angle of 178 degrees for spectators in all areas of the room. All program adjustments are made via a set of LED touch controls, mounted on the front of the unit for quick access and simple controlling. Users can port content from a variety of external devices via HDMI connectivity, offering full 1080p resolution playback Of PCs, Blu-Ray and DVD players, and all 7th-generation gaming consoles. In addition, an "Eco Mode" is provided for reduced environmental emissions and overall power usage.