LG C1 OLED TV Best Picture Settings for SDR, HDR and Dolby Vision

In this video, we go through the best settings for Film and TV viewing on the LG C1 OLED TV out of the box. These settings are designed to get close to the industry standards for content mastering and the creator's intent. We go through SDR, HDR and Dolby Vision best settings with some tips to get the best out of each mode.

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[fanatikdave]

for those who are short on time the TLDR version: turn everything OFF in picture settings apart from Cinema Screen. But I have to agree with the creator of this video, i ended with the same settings in the first 2 hours after my new OLED arrived (and that was before i saw this video). Thanks AVForums for confirmation bias :)

[Kevint]

My 55" C1 will be delivered Saturday, the 27th of November. I can't wait to get it set up! It will be replacing a 9 year old VIZIO E60 E3.

[AhmedHassanH]

The info about Cinema Home using light sensor and how to disable True Motion is gold. Now I prefer it to Cinema mode. Thanks a ton! This isn't mentioned elsewhere!

[shakilmahmood]

It's like buying a new car and the manufacturer says it comes with square wheels, make them round yourself

[thewitchdoctorofficial]

Thank you very much for the settings :) we have the 65'' and 55'' C1 and love them immensely, these settings are easy to follow and bring the best out of the set.

[SteveSmith-cmhx]

Thanks for posting this. Used these settings day one on my C1 and havent changed them since! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for excellent settings on their C1.

[qbanlink]

Just purchased the 77" C1, first OLED tv I will own, currently have a Vizio M series tv from circa 2014 when led 1080P was the big fuzz, has a whopping 36 active led zones you know?, it's been our family tv through two homes, several military deployments and the entirety of my youngest child lifespan but is now starting to push daisies, guess I got my moneys worth and I finally upgraded to something hopefully more "future proof", can't wait to plug this in and be amazed with the difference for years to come.

[nirmas]

Thanks a lot for sharing this settings. Easy to Set an the picture is so awesome! Love my C1 so much. Last TV was an Samsung q9fn. And the difference is so big wow.

[RayPaganJr]

Thank you for the settings. You’re the one who best went through them for me. This tv looks amazing. Just got it delivered this morning. Getting used to it since all my other sets are Samsung.

[garrymercer]

Thank you Phil.
Got my C1back in December 21 and should have left a comment then.
This is the best, most straightforward, informative, clear and sensible tutorial on LG C1 settings. Always backed up with some evidence if needed.
Straight to the point with everything, great.
Thanks again Phil.

[mahdi]

Would 25 oled pixel brightness still be 100nits or has it changed because newer update has changed the brightness to 80

[davidwhite]

Where do you get that image of the mountains to set OLED brightness? Much appreciated the video 👍

[steveg]

Really helpful video. So many others jump around. Your video is logically laid out and easy to follow. One question ., In SDR you say Black Level should be 'OFF' but the screen shows :'Auto'...Which is correct?

[jemirmartinez]

Which mode should we use for watching sports?

[nickosstylianou]

Just picked my C1 up today, and just finished setting it, used these settings, I noticed a big difference. Tomorrow I shall be setting it up for gaming through my Series X

[noldo]

Is there a PDF or a page where these settings are printed out? I've tried to take notes while watching the video but I think I might be missing something. I just bought an LG OLEDC155PUB and I'd love to fine tune it to relieve the "black crush" in some content. I'd also like to get rid of the ridiculous Home screen ads and at least be able to customize it so my inputs come up at the top and the streaming stations (apps?) are secondary. Other than that it's looking almost as good as my 2008 Panasonic Plasma which I just replaced --- a lot sharper, of course.

[phillipjohnhopkins]

Once you get used to the settings, the 'Vivid' mode becomes utterly unwatchable. I am using 'Bright Expert' with some minor tweaks. The picture on my 48" C1 is amazing. The sound? Well, it's not good, especially on the BBC whose sound quality is atrocious, despite using several set-up options.

I will be investing in a good quality sound bar in the new year.

[MisterRhul]

3 questions:
- Do you perceive, personally, Soap Opera Effect in Cinema Movement?
- Sharpness in 10 is really the most accurate compared to Sharpness in 0?
- Should I calibrate by eye using the Xbox SDR calibration screen to game mode?

[boksic]

What brightness settings do you have for a bright (white walls) room, SDR mode? Curious about OLED pixel brightness? Gamma set to 2.2?

[MuodyAMPH]

Good settings but i prefer color depth at 55 and true motion at smooth. On my lg cs6la these settings looks better than custom isf night mode.