LG C3 OLED Evo BEST Picture SETTINGS | 2023 All Screen Sizes

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These settings can be used with all 2023 LG TVs. These are the best out-of-the-box settings to get the image quality as close as possible to the industry standards so you can view film and TV content as it was mastered and intended to be seen. These are not calibrated settings as it is not advised to share calibrated settings as they should be for your individual video chain, room and environment and performed using a meter, pattern generator and software as the eye is incapable of making such adjustments.
We only ever supply tested and measured settings free of charge and based on getting close to the industry standards so you can watch TV and film content as it was mastered and intended to be seen.
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[@thebryanpereira]

Thanks, just got my C3 today!

[@keithwjones]

Thank you followed all three sections. All done.

[@GMOTWFishing]

Thanks for the succinct and well articulated video. Appreciate you just getting straight to the point. 10/10!

[@StevetheTechBro]

Thanks so much for this video my 77 inch C3 arrives on Friday!

[@Project1479]

Excellent vid. Thank you for the clear instructions and run through!

[@alejandroeslava6027]

It’s a big help thanks...

[@jeremypr]

got my 48 OLED yesterday C3!! love it. haven't had an upgrade since 2017, huge diff!

[@Natan9000]

Very clear and useful! Thanks!

[@lukecousin]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@henrydavis4730]

Thanks for this

[@robertgibbons7494]

Thanks for this, trying to navigate the multiple settings, is a nightmare, that you've just made into a pleasant dream :)

[@xxxxxxsauron]

huge thanks

[@zaperfan]

Thank you helped me out just setting up new TV great tutorial

[@avforums]

Great to hear!

[@tumalik]

Audio settings will be a nice second part to this series. As an owner i struggled with the complex combination of passthrough and bitstream to get the best settings for output to a soundbar with an apple tv

[@seanprendergast961]

Thanks Phil. Just set my C3 up. Looks perfect with your settings.

[@LUHRIFY]

Thank you so much! I’ve been using my tv wrong all this time, film maker mode makes a huge difference !

[@avforums]

Happy to help!

[@--legion]

It's all about personal preference. I don't give a fig for 'industry standards'. I don't use Filmmaker Mode because I have the picture perfect in other modes (for viewing HD, SD, B&W... etc.). It can only be 'wrong' if you don't like what you see, and that's the whole point of customising picture modes.

[@RyDaHero10]

As long as u don't use energy save mode, u see what the TV has to offer. Tweak things to your liking. Its get quite bright in a dark room so I usually turn the contrast/brightness down.

[@myshitonyoutube]

I’m very happy with these settings. Thank you!

[@stefanstrauss-aigner3221]

Really helpfull Video, much appreciated 🙏 Are there any specific settings for fast moving Sports e.g. that improve motion smoothness? Gaming settings would also be interesting.

[@dankeplace]

I have a CS which is the C1 panel and C2 processor. I struggle to find the correct settings, I am always in a darkened room, I try to control as much light as I can. This is my 1st foray into OLED, not by choice, I had 2 LCDs fail on my so with my warranty coverage, had to get a better panel than I previously had, which was the Hisense dual cell SX65. Motion handling is much better than the SX, gaming is very responsive but I still fear the burnin, I have the tv on around 18 hrs a day with varied content. I am happy with the pref of the CS, this should last me till microLED becomes affordable.

[@Bikes-guitars]

Thank you fir this, really helpful in getting the most out of my new TV, I’m absolutely blown away with this panel, just upgrading from an 11 year old Panasonic plasma which was the flagship model when I bought it, obviously it will have deteriorated a little over the years but wow how OLED has progressed over that time, I can’t believe how good this panel is and your help has saved me months of playing around with the settings!

[@avforums]

Glad I could help

[@rickthomas9278]

Bikes-guitars. You just wrote my review ! I too thought it was time to upgrade from my over decade old Panasonic plasma. I love that plasma, it's not leaving. I ordered a C2, paid for a C2... they sent me the C3. It's on the invoice, guess they were out of C2's ok, here we go again.. I own a Harley, and play my guitars too. HA! Ride, and play on brother !

[@bitTorrenter]

​@@rickthomas9278lucky you 👌

[@pongman40]

I too third this lol, also coming from a 50' Panasonic Plasma, waiting patiently for my C3 to arrive this weekend! 😎💯

[@oliwek70]

You are lucky then, you recieved a DTS compatible TV, contrary to the C2​@@rickthomas9278

[@pepepepito7581]

Καλησπέρα μπράβο είδα άλλη τηλεόραση,👏👏👏

[@gerarldsvv]

Thank you I just bought my C3 as well. Do you have a setting tutorial for gaming, ps5 and Xbox series x? It would be helpful

[@phil84761]

Thanks for the video, impressed by the picture quality with Dolby Vision. Aspect ratio is greyed out on my tv and can’t alter it, but they’re all set to ‘original’

[@Amleria]

Hi there, thx for your outstanding work and dedication. Great video. Would you mind telling me what brand of furniture the tv is standing on? I'm looking for something to fit my B&W HTM 61 S2 center speaker and 2 AVRs

[@garybarham3992]

It would have a bonus to see some uk low bit rate terrestrial settings to get a feel for the upscaling and recommend tweaks.🖖

[@BillyBob-xv3fu]

Just watch BBC1 HD.

[@stepitup5409]

Great video. Had to stop and start several times. Mine is the C3 77 inch but I couldnt find the dolby settings in my picture mode.

[@zrohit]

Is there way to,output my settings on the tv so I can check what I have ? Thanks

[@Exclusive-Studio]

Can you do a video please also for PC Mode picture settings?

[@Huggie71]

Hey got a C3 65" picture was terrible with Sky Q even swapped to sky stream but didnt help. Followed this and better picture for SDR content on sky but found if you change TruMotion settings to User Selection and set De-judder to 4 and D-Blur to 5 its Far much better also turned smooth gradation to low 😊 hope this helps some people with issues ive had with sky

[@momann4394]

Can you add a section for gaming mode?

[@robertmcclure603]

Excellent vidio .Thanks for your great help . Dolby vision still shows a little blurred but watchable.

[@stepitup5409]

Watching Last of the Mohegans on Blue Ray again after the settings... Man what a difference!!

[@james1629]

Appreciate the video! Applied all settings but put white balance colour temperature to 0, maybe my eyes but warm 50 made the whites creamish but then my eyesight is terrible 😂

[@nevea2be]

Looking to be new into the Oled game. I see you are setting the TV to each individual source type of input, but is it all on the same HDMi input on the TV and does the TV just automatically adjust itself to whatever the feed is no matter what the source?

[@scottlister6151]

So I've just bought my c3 today and your vid was helpful...I've set my tv up using your guide but didn't seem to get my tv to go on to hdmi settings or when I played Netflix , stranger thing couldn't get dolby up ..am I doing something wrong..well clealry am 😂but what lol

[@clemdye2996]

Very helpful video. Are the settings preserved across inputs? So, if I set-up HD/SD via the TV's tuner, then watch something connected to an HDMI input (Freeview box) so I need to set these all again? Similarly, if I set-up HDR10/DV from streaming apps. then use an HDMI input to feed HDR10/DV content, do I have to apply the settings again?

[@grizzlycat]

For HDR do you set Video Range to auto, limited, or full?

[@SDelair123]

What would be the best settings for gaming and sports?

[@ianjameshodges1509]

Hello Phil .. Cant find hardly any review on the Phillips 937.. Can you review this tv for us please and sny settings like in this video.. Thankyou

[@rahulageer7348]

Should I buy G2 or C3? cuz c3 has DTS audio formats support now and i dont like the fact that g2 is on sale but lacks audio formas supports as being flagship model 2022. where as old lg nanocell led tv's has DTS support.

[@kalensus]

What settings for connecting a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Is it literally plug and play with those devices?

[@prejtu]

My best tv settings. If you are tired of yellow faces and walls. Colder colours with more clarity, no yellow walls and more visibility in dark scenes. I switch it sometimes with filmaker mode. Expert Dark Everything off prart from smooth gradiation to low. Oled brightnes 75 (65-80) Warm 30 Gamma 2.2 Method 22 Signal 2.5

[@bobtheyob]

Thanks for the video, just got this TV and really impressed with it. I've had two Panasonic TVs of different generations and they both ended up having major freezing issues so would advise against Panasonic if you are in the market for a TV. These issues would likely not be noticeable in reviews as they took a few months to present themselves.

[@billtinnell2206]

I've had this TV for 3 months. It has more picture settings than any TV on the planet. It takes a while to adjust it to YOUR own eye but once you do, the TV is amazing. It also helps to turn the brightness levels and contrast way up too.

[@Guovssohas]

I wonder what would be good settings for sd content like dvds? Should i use any sharpening settings or just leave as is?

[@user-vc9pt5pd9w]

When setting these settings does the TV remember the settings for next use or how can I save these settings for the various modes SDR HDR and DV ? thanks

[@OGUfohunter]

Hi I'm thinking about buying a C3 in the next week but have an important question to ask. I currently have a 55 inch CX, top of the range Sony avr, series X, apple TV 4k all hooked up. My question is about the internal apps on the C3 and audio, my CX internal apps will only play in compressed DD 5.1 when PASSTHROUGH is selected or compressed Atmos if Auto is selected, essentially meaning the internal apps are HDMI 2.0 limited which is incredibly annoying. Does the the C3 do the same thing?? All of my connected devices on the CX have no issue when PASSTHROUGH is selected, it's proper 2.1 and uncompressed. Thanks

[@DoctorHades]

Good video but what about games such as those on PS5 or Xbox Series X? Would be useful to include a section for those as well.

[@Aaron458f]

Do you have calibration for game mode? And game optimisation? Thanks

[@crgwal]

I would assume this would be best as he has set it. With all the filters turned off you would expect fast response and peak settings for fast 'moving' images and such

[@huihuihuibuh]

I am very happy with the TVs dark room performance. But I'm wondering, what the Peak Brightness Setting in HDR/DV actually really does! I am watching in a completely dark room and i think Peak Brightness turned off in HDR /DV creates a more realistic Picture. Why is Peak Brightness recommended to set on high? Does that Match the creators intent? What setting is to choose for correct PQ-EOTF? Thanks!

[@PatrickFisker]

Is this good for gaming with game optimizer on?

[@jfdecastro]

great video but i find the cinema mode setting on dolby vision way too dark to my eyes

[@darrenhaken]

What lighting conditions is this for? I’m curious what oled brightness you’d recommend for a dim room with a lamp?

[@TQ-Graphics-xk5kd]

Brightness 30 (100 nits) and gamma 2.4 if the room is very dim, gamma 2.2 for a brighter room.

[@rootcao1360]

I'm looking for a 4k eye-friendly TV. Can you adjust the LG C3 to be eye-friendly? I read that OLED TVs can get really bright, to the extent that it hurts your eyes.

[@steecoa2270]

One question men; ultrawide mode on lg C3?🤔

[@frezzepavlodar149]

My C3 only has these settings: 1) Personalized image. 2) Vivid. 3) Standard (user settings). 4) Automatic power saving. 5) Movie. 6) Sports. 7) Game optimization. 8) Filmmakers mode. 9) Expert (bright place, daytime). 10) Expert (dark place, night). I don't have the settings like in the video

[@Yo-vv7iy]

Hi, why filmmaker IS #8 ? Isn't the mode with the best settings?

[@BuckingFuffalos69]

@@Yo-vv7iyhes not ranking the options… hes just listing the options he has…

[@gxgs1013]

These picture options will change based on your video content like SDR, HDR or Dobly Vision.

[@joelsheebs728]

I prefer the Expert(Dark space, night) picture setting with OLed Pixel mode set to 72. Most like my panny plasma.

[@topcats78]

Hi Phil my 'just scan' is grayed out after setting aspect ratio so i'm unable to switch it on. Can you help please?

[@Jason_Music]

Very nice video!! Quick question : I'm using the last firmware and was wondering if I'm the only one having this "issue". Using my C3 as a PC monitor on windows, I stick to SDR for desktop use, but once I play a video in HDR, the TV will detect the HDR content and switch mode. The screen turns black and it takes at least 6 or 7 seconds for the C3 to switch from SDR to HDR mode which is very annoying. On my previous LG oled B9 it was switching nicely under 2 seconds tops. Am I the only one? Thanks

[@ZStrelok]

It auto switches to HDR ? How ? Are you on Win 10 or 11 ? Do you have HDR always on ? I ask because my C3 doesn't switch to HDR automatically. I have to manually switch on HDR in Windows and only then HDR content works.

[@binalbantasy]

You choose to enable or not HDR on your card output, what you are doing on the screen doesnt matter,my TV always show HDR when i turn computer on ​@@ZStrelok

[@dantefenix404]

Does it have screen brightness?

[@Sile]

Many of my menu options are greyed out whereas they are selectable in the video here. Any idea why? For example, all of the options for HDR - Clarity are grey except for sharpness.

[@christopherwashington-winf7762]

Hi I just bought a c3 eco but I see the pixels kinda look like frame tearing,I saw something that said I’m probably sitting too close is that true? Or is there something to fix this

[@TheMerlin1984]

Could you do the Sony A80L next? Would appreciate that.

[@avforums]

Yes, we have the A84L (A80L) in for review now.

[@den14031987]

Hello! What Oled Pixel Brightness value should be in completely dark room for HDR and Dolby Vision ?

[@jewson101]

100

[@chirojitsarkar]

Just got the C3 today.

[@williamtrimbath1013]

same

[@notimeforspace2477]

Same,any suggestions?

[@williamtrimbath1013]

@@notimeforspace2477 So far so good. Happy with it. Only suggestion I would say is to keep up with the pixel cleaning that is in the settings section.

[@quade41]

@@williamtrimbath1013 i heard you should only use that once a year

[@carstenjensen6728]

What about that "Real Cinema" setting? Why is it set to ON in your SDR settings? Isn't this some sort of dynamic filter?

[@brainguynyc8729]

Good question yet no response

[@paspolc]

Thanks for the video, but even though i select a Dolby vision movie, for example from Disney plus, the image settings doesn't show the option Dolby vision, but only the ones in the default list.What am I doing wrong? Where can i get a Dolby vision video or demo so that I can set it like in the tutorial. Thanks for help.

[@geraldoloughlin8307]

I would have put it on standard for ordinary tv watching. Is this too bright? I'm planning on getting this TV soon. Film maker mode seems a strange setting for general TV. Too dark I'm thinking.

[@stz9740]

Why don’t I have filmmaker mode?? I have a C3

[@chaasayadsawapah]

It will not give me access to my aspect ratio. It is greyed out.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I noticed the blue light is not set to reduce, I feel that when set off all whites look too blue. That’s not normal is it.

[@PSNVenOmZ]

I have just got a C3, does anyone know why "just scan" is greyed out for me?

[@jaaninoon1386]

Hi thanks for video.watching movies look like live tv on my c3.can anyone help with setting please

[@DC_92]

Just after sharpness mate how to do

[@scruffy8861]

Phil, in a not bright room, did you find the OLED Pixel Brightness setting of 80 to be too bright or excessive for SDR content?

[@avforums]

It depends on your room. I personally would adjust it down for a dark room and that will not affect greyscale tracking or gamma in any detrimental way in FMM.

[@scruffy8861]

@@avforums My methodology is to turn it down to 0 and then raise it to where it looks most natural and realistic.

[@kevinlagrenee8042]

Bonjour j'aimerais savoir comment faire pour activer le dolby Vision sur lg evo c3

[@user-jq4ie5gi9n]

How come some of my movies won’t show the full screen and I get black bars at the top and bottom? Is there any way I can remove them?

[@amnisakkiz6126]

Dolby Vision IQ should be the recommended for people with bright rooms and thus changing light environment during the different times of TV watching, no?

[@avforums]

No, because it forces other picture processing onto the image that scrubs detail and motion is changed, with the controls for those features greyed out. If you have a bright room, then the out-of-the-box settings shown are more than enough to provide a bright enough image. If you are in dim surroundings you may want to dial back the panel brightness to match your viewing room ambient lighting. I hope that helps.

[@Psyclonus7]

I don't have the dynamic tone mapping option

[@colleenbryan3542]

I wasn't able to enable Dolby Vision set up

[@tyr573]

I have no clue why everyone says to keep sharpnes qt 0 it literally makes the image blurry...

[@profsteve7653]

IS IT NECESSARY TO MAKE THESE CHANGES EACH TIME YOU SWITCH TO DIFFERENT RESOLUTION OR DOES THE TV NOW HAVE THESE AS PRESETS AND ATTACHES THESE TO EACH ONE AS NEEDED

[@Karperico]

The TV will save them as presets, no need to enter them again.

[@steveo984]

My setting under hdr film maker mode are all greyed out. I can’t even change them. In this video they are not greyed out. Ugh wtf

[@stormingstorm2309]

Hello, This LG C3 is an amazing TV. I have an issue that when you try to a schedule a recording via tv guide for BBC1 or BBC2 HD DTV channels 101 and 102 it reports that scheduled recording can't be completed try again. Which is no help at all. It will record all other channels. It will however record bbc1 and bbc2 SD via the guide. It will also record these channels if you perform a live record so really confused. Reset multiple times and on latest firmware. LG not much use the normal teaching to suck eggs. Anyone out there with this model could you try and record as above. Thanks

[@ruffiyan]

Is the Sony A90k 42" better out the box compared to the LG C3 42"??

[@MMCXCIV]

I want to try out the Dolby Vision mode on my new C3 but it's nowhere to be seen. In the picture mode settings on any HDMI device or webOS, the possibility to choose it is not there. How do I make it appear in the list? I already tried registering an LG account and log in on TV but that didn't do anything. Nor does turning on the AI settings.

[@Karperico]

You have to watch something in Dolby Vision to see those settings. When DV content starts you will see its logo in the upper right corner of your screen. The settings are only available while you're watching something in DV as the TV will automatically switch the options according to the content you're watching.

[@MMCXCIV]

@@Karperico Yes I discovered that but thank you :)

[@3LD3VIL]

I can’t select Peak and gamma settings how I can have full control to be able to change it?

[@ianmoone1138]

The only way I know how is through calibration software like Calman by Portrait Displays. Requiring a calibration meter.

[@AstroHoff]

Has LG fixed the pink tint issue on the left side of the screen that the C2 had?

[@TheSlyDragon93]

I believe the G3 fixes the pink tint with MLA, therefore I assume this persists to date with all LG models except the G3.

[@passkat]

So I have a lg 42 oled and just can't seem to change picture setting When I go into settings then picture i go from say vivid to standard it changes briefly to a watchable picture then few seconds later goes to the original screen,there doesn't seem to be an opition to save I was on vivid and the picture is horrible The faces look like clowns so much colour it's untrue I watch prime on my ps5 and the picture is beautiful without changing any settings anyone help please? I watch TV through a normal ariel,can't see though how it would effect the picture I'm so confused

[@zinnyzxx]

Anyone else have aspect ratio greyed out?

[@joshbuilds]

How do you change settings wtf, they are all greyed out i cant change anything

[@martin-ym5fp]

Hi just done the hdr settings, either I'm doing something wrong or my tv is broke,the picture is now really dark .

[@JeremyUSA]

You're not the only one. Especially Dolby. Google and you'll find much better setting suggestions. At least I did.

[@optimalsettings]

sharpness 10 softens the picture like anti aliasing. 0 is off.

[@Jay-gw4zq]

Is this tv worth getting I am upgrading from an old 2018 Vizio E43 model?

[@anon8613]

Oh yes

[@Jay-gw4zq]

@@anon8613 I have had the C3 since October I love it

[@ianmoone1138]

Hell yes!

[@procekim]

new c3 firmware doesn't have much too change.

[@Evilbigboss101]

When I use on pc screen tears even with gsync on…

[@F-MK96]

Only thing i change is the warmth from 50 to 20 way too yellow othervise

[@thakurakshat8667]

Broo.... If I should turn off everything...then what is use for buying the expensive flagship TV worth of 1,400 dollars ....I could have Just bought the normal LED smart TV which I can get by just 250 dollars....

[@iXzenoS]

Can anyone with a C3 confirm if there is any way for us to disable TPC either in the settings or in the service menu like with the C2 and C1? I want to use the 42in as a PC monitor and need TPC disabled. I don't want any dimming to take place as there is often a lot of static images (browsers, windows, emails, etc.) open on a monitor.

[@qSPARTANp]

LG fixed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2UnGCBac95mbs

[@4Kmichelinstarmovies]

is there a G3 video settings

[@avforums]

There will be soon. But you can use these settings as they will be the same out of the box.