LG C1 OLED - TV Picture Settings

We've been knee-deep testing 2021 TVs, including the LG C1 OLED. If you're looking to get the most out of your TV but feel a bit intimidated by the in-depth picture settings of your new LG C1, have no fear!

Today we'll be discussing our suggested picture settings for the 55" model we tested; our results should also be valid for the 48", 65", 77", and the 83". We'll explain the different features found in the menus and ultimately help you narrow down the right settings for your ideal viewing experience. It's your TV, so feel free to tweak things to your liking; we're here to help you become a pro at customizing your TV!

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00:00 Intro
01:47 Interface
03:23 Movies
12:02 Sports
12:46 TV Shows
13:14 Gaming
15:17 Monitor Use
15:51 Extra Features
17:32 Conclusion
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[Lucas_McCain]

Just bought this TV based on your endorsement. Knew i could count on you for calibration as well. Don't know what I'd do without Rtings. Y'all are just invaluable.

[crassbandicoot]

I've just got this TV and its amazing. My last TV had poor HDR handling, so I natually assumed HDR was just an "Emperors New Clothes" type thing. Watching Disney+ with Dolby Vision on the C1 and I've completely changed my opinion, its an absolute game changer!

[truthspeaker]

01:47 Interface
Settings for:
03:23 Movies
12:02 Sports
12:46 TV Shows
13:14 Gaming
15:17 Monitor Use
15:51 Extra Features
17:32 Conclusion

[StatusQuo]

I feel there might be a mistake here. If playing games, it is ideal to change the picture preset to game optimizer mode and enable HGiG. This allows the TV to bypass its own internal HDR tone mapping and allow the display to use the game's tonemapping.

[michakubisz]

Very nice tutorial, thank you! I also appreciate, that you encourage to try out all the features and settings, not just tell that this or that is absolutely forbidden to use, like a lot of experts purists do.

[DrewBaumann]

It’s really awesome hearing the terms used in settings defined, but I’d really like to see visual examples and how the given setting effects the content.

[chrismacdonald.]

Many thanks for this guide. So many useful tips. Out of the box, my image was to dark. Changing the energy saving option to allow OLED Pixel Brightness opened up the real customisation of the TV. Thank you for your expertise.

[PCGGC]

C1 is definitely the number 1 TV for gaming with that super low input lag, great response time, VRR support, and 4x hdmi 2.1 for 4k120HDR content. Great video!

[doa]

After the firmware updates, are the settings used in this video still reliable, or have you tweaked it a little? I’m mostly going to be using this TV for streaming movies on the AppleTV in a dark room. Thanks in advance.

[AlexTheDadGamer]

Got my LG C1 two weeks ago and it is amazing... however... there is like s hot plastic smell coming from the back ... since you probably tested hundreds of tv's ... is this a thing .... should i expect it to go away or is it a defective unit ?

[QuestHorror]

I got the 48 inch version. I’ve gone through all the picture settings. My ps5 games look fantastic on it but I though it would be much brighter

[malcolmgregoire]

We just setup this 48 inch C1 tv and love the picture quality compared to the Vizio we just returned. The only thing is, I wish it had a more extensive manual to explain all the features and the operation. I went online to the LG site and they didn't have a manual for the C1 model. Hopefully I can find a detailed printout of the features somewhere. The little bouncy mouse is a little hard to control trying to navigate the screen

[jacquestrepanier]

Great TV set and thanks to you Rtings we can enjoy it more. I'm really blown away by everything this set can do and I'm sure that I'll learn more from your precious advice Rtings. Thanks guys!

[coboarders]

Just picked my TV up last week and this video helped so much. Great improvement on the picture using these settings (starting at 3:23) for movies and highly recommend. Thanks!

[tony]

Thanks for this video. Please do the Sony A80j picture settings.

[HullRupture]

Rtings and HDTV test are simply your best source for setting your TV up close to reference. Although admittedly I use trumotion to deal with the 24fps judder issue inherent to oleds. Cinematic movement does a good job without introducing the soap opera effect.

[alandobson]

Great Video. Just go the C1 and haven't had time to play with all the settings. What setting do should you use for the Black level? Should stay n Auto?

[georgejones]

Since this video there have been a ton of updates to both the TV and the game consoles (I'm only aware of the Xbox Series X).
Do not use the console in PC mode for 4:4:4 chroma, it's negligible for the naked eye and not worth the loss of a few features. The Xbox will recognize movies and TV and change to a cinema setting for the TV. You can turn VRR to gaming only in the Xbox Settings as well.
I then adjusted settings for SDR gaming, HDR gaming, and Dolby Vision Gaming. Then HDR cinema and Dolby Vision cinema.
SDR gaming - I keep it brighter, close to 150 nits settings and use BFI.
HDR gaming - I use around 120 nits settings, and VRR Free Sync, Boosted Low Latency mode. Both consoles are AMD based hardware.
Dolby Vision - Use out of the box settings, VRR Free Sync, Boosted Low Latency mode.

HDR Cinema - Same 120 nits settings, BFI and motion interpolation to be easier on the eyes and smooth the 24 fps.
Dolby Cinema - Out of box settings, BFI and motion interpolation as well.

[MMAJP]

ive never been a tv dude so getting this thing is such a treat with my 3080 ti. super dope.

[anw]

Just ordered the 77" C1. Looking forward to trying the tips from this video. Thanks!