Best PS5 Video Settings Demonstrated Using LG CX OLED TV

[@hdtvtest]

If your TV only has [Black Level] "Low" or "High" (for example LG C9 outside PC Mode), then the correct settings would be: - [RGB Range] "Limited" on the PS5; and - [Black Level] "Low" on the TV.

[@f44had]

Vincent, there has been a lot of noise and various videos on KZbin Re the issue with raised black levels when viewing hdr or dolby vision footage. Can you please discuss this and give us your thoughts? Could there be a software fix for this? This is holding me back from the oled. I game a lot and need dark areas to be detailed etc. Really hope you read this

[@bixo_papao]

Is PC mode the recommend? Even with ps5 not doing 4 4 4?

[@everythingoled]

@@bixo_papao I think so I took a close up screen shot and changed between pc mode and normal and the pc shot was ever so slightly crispier

[@n000rbiig]

Thank you Vincent!

[@radry100]

Wouldn't that cripple the range? It sends 16-235 which is less accurate then 0-255, no?

[@shelfcompact]

Yes, a video is definitely needed regarding the forced HDR. There’s lot’s of misinformation being posted online saying that SDR being inside an HDR container is not affecting the display on calibrated displays.

[@Sylvalum]

I'd also love to see a video with your recommended LG CX settings for the PS5! Thank you and great work as always.

[@r_bear]

Yes, that's what I thought this would be and now I'm very sad :'(

[@alexbarton666]

Yeah he wen through them on the Xbox video, maybe they're the same?

[@riktreutmann6530]

me too. i still dont know if i should calibrate hdr in ps5 main menu with DTM on or off.......an what abaout HGIG... i'm testing and depending which scene in a game the one or the other looks better... but i have to know at least once how i calibrate it right!

[@Sylvalum]

@@riktreutmann6530 Same, I'm specially confused with HGiG, because the result varies a lot depending on the game. It'd be nice to know more about it because I can barely find info online.

[@riktreutmann6530]

@@Sylvalum Oh just saw the video. He answered bmmy question :D Bestie

[@Z28Gaming]

Definitely another video explaining the best PS5 HDR settings would be helpful.

[@RatchetHusky]

C9: You can verify the output with the hidden menu which is accessible by Menu (long press of settings button) --> Programmes --> Hover with the cursor over "Programme Tunings & Settings" --> Press 1 1 1 1 1 The hidden host diagnostics dialog opens, use the D-pad or the magic remote to select "HDMI Mode" Mine is showing on the top left corner: 3840x2160P @59.89HZ RGB 12BIT BT2020_RGBORYCBCR (in PS5 menu)

[@vparziale]

Hi @ratchet, could you please share your settings? Are you using PC Mode and Auto Auto? I’m not 100% happy with my settings for HFW

[@Boyer316]

I've watched several UHD discs now and honestly I'm blown away just how much better the picture and HDR quality is compared to the Xbox One X I was previously using, literally worlds apart....

[@awturbosp]

I’d be really interested in learning more about HGiG and properly setting adjusting the HDR on the console. Another channel recommended turning HGiG off before adjusting HDR on the console THEN turning on HGiG. I definitely trust your advice more but would be interested in hearing more about why it should be one way or the other.

[@dangy785]

I too would hope for a HGIG calibration video

[@manyakgaming1346]

Yea I wanna know exactly how many ticks up and down is correct because I’m not sure

[@joepeglegmorgan3015]

@@manyakgaming1346 14 clicks ,14 clicks ,0 clicks. For LG CX on HGIG

[@fedroger51]

what about the setting for the tv itself, brother?

[@mikemcd]

Yes! Make more vids on this. I have C7 and C9 OLED and would love recommendations on those!!

[@davidsapir3764]

Thank you HDTVTest, your videos had a big influence on my decision. PS5's are nowhere to be found, my 2016 Sony Bravia is over 4 years old and I was wondering if it was worth it or not to upgrade my TV first until the PS5 becomes more widely available. Which TV is best for PS5 and how to best optimize the settings is exactly what I wanted to know, and these highly informative review videos answer everything. So glad to discover this channel. I love my Bravia and didn't plan on replacing it when I get the PS5. But the price, picture quality, input lag time and features have improved so much in the last 4 years that I think now is a great time to buy. I'm very partial to Sony products and looked long and hard at the X900H, but this LG looks unreal so I'm going for it next week. If anyone seeing this comment already has this TV with a PS5 running on it, I'd really like to know what you think.

[@dimitrihn]

What are your recommended settings in the TV?

[@bichosus]

I recommend the settings he used for the Xbox series X. He made a video of that. My TV looks great especially playing COD.

[@nelmeziani9142]

@@bichosus Which video mate?

[@bichosus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4qcopaOgraaldU

[@dingus741]

my tv was doing some weird flickering but setting it to RGB auto and black auto saved me Thank you!!!!

[@timrobinson9801]

Will you be doing a video for the best CX settings for the PS5? Or is it the same as the one for the Xbox?

[@krisk1704]

I’d really like a video on this too.

[@volv]

That would be great to see

[@gregthefleetguy848]

I’d also like a best settings video please

[@GaryGoodJob_]

I’m curious too if PC mode would be best for PS5 also

[@willdejong7763]

@@GaryGoodJob_ It looks like he left it in game console mode, since PC mode on the CX doesn’t allow an HGIG setting. Edit: this is wrong, see other replies. HGIG is available when the Picture Mode Setting is Game mode, even if PC mode is enabled.

[@oliviermox755]

Thank you, you can confirm the same thing to us with the qled qe55q80t or 95t with the ps5 it must be the same settings I think at the level of the PS5 and the HGIG of the tv, once again bravo for your work.

[@phaedrussocrates7636]

Vincent, please, could you do a video on (or just add to some other video) best PS5 settings for monitors🙏 for example HDMI 2.0, 240Hz, Freesync, with resolutions from 1080p to 4k 💝

[@voidtoast4880]

PS5 does not support PC monitors, it has no 1440p support, no Freesync support & worst of all does not support 120/144Hz Vesa PC refresh rates, in order for PS5 120Hz to work on a PC monitor it must have TV 120hz refresh rate support in its EDID, not all PC monitors support this. Yes there is a difference between PC and TV 120hz.

[@phaedrussocrates7636]

@@voidtoast4880 thank you, yes, a whole lot of issues to be pushed - honestly not on Vincent but trough him onto Sony

[@dwp1slyfox]

Vincent, you are appreciated in the community. Godspeed.

[@Joker-TMF]

My setting on ps5 and lg CX on demon soul and other game is crazy. Seriously i cant stop playing . Its just amazing . Lg CX 🥰🥰

[@GameDungeonProductions]

Do you keep PS5 settings to auto & what about tv settings? Warm 2, gaming, or PC?

[@Joker-TMF]

@@GameDungeonProductions ill post my setting tonight. Keep on gaming , warm 1 with negative blue 12 .

[@Pkilla80]

Can't wait to get my new tv tomorrow and rewatch this.

[@ARIN4UK]

Can you do C9 settings video for ps5. Thanks!!

[@tgstarter6447]

I asked for this video and so I want to thank you for doing it for us!

[@ItzTruthHurts]

I’m sure he did it just for you. 🥴

[@battlefieldclips7013]

U r soooooo SPECIAL 🤪

[@user-fo6rj6ud8q]

@@ItzTruthHurts Are you blind? He said for US

[@ItzTruthHurts]

@@user-fo6rj6ud8q improve that reading comprehension before it’s too late.

[@CNSninja]

I enabled HGIG and went through the HDR calibration and did all that properly and now the lighting/shading is far more appropriately balanced and the bloom on games like Ghost of Tsushima is nice and not retina-burning staring-into-the-literal-sun level of intensity, however, the PS5's video is too dark (despite the whites on the TV's menus being nice and bright (it's an LG CX,) so I know adjusting the TV isn't the answer despite it being a potential workaround,) and now all the colors pop about as much as a TV without HDR, so that's great. I can't decide if this is better or worse, honestly. When I open the secret menu on the CX it says "VRR Information" not "FreeSync Information" and at the top mine says 60.0Hz, not 5.5Hz. This video may need an update too. Under the HDR settings there are now three options: "off," "always on," and "on when supported." In the "Screen and Video" menu of the PS5, there's now a new setting called "VRR" which can be set to either "off" or "automatic." Underneath this option there's a switch where you can enable or disable "Apply to Unsupported Games." Don't know if these matter or what, but the video seems to lack Information that's now available.

[@markucla]

Nick, Not sure if you've heard this already, but since this video came out, they fixed that 5.5hz setting, it was a bug, also VRR wasnt available at the time of this video which is why he didnt have the option. Neither was HDR "on when supported" available.

[@lowrider007007]

Yes!, Please do a video further detailing the issues of SDR running in HDR container, this is very interesting topic and hopefully it will help shine torch on this subject matter and the ill effects of running SDR in this way.

[@ThatBoyGui]

Black level set to auto and RGB range set to Auto creates a washed out image for me on my CX. I’m seeing that Limited/Low is much better

[@Rin_FGC]

Strange

[@AG4runner]

Limited and low is correct setting for lg cx

[@bogroll1881]

Agreed I have always used my own judgement on this the lighter washed out image looks wrong Limited has more contrast and looks right to me. Everyone else on youtube also says to set to Limited.

[@AG4runner]

@@bogroll1881 hdr automatically forces it to limited so you have to go low/limited unless you want washed out look

[@AG4runner]

@@bogroll1881 hdr automatically forces it to limited so you have to go low/limited unless you want washed out look

[@z2kk]

If anyone is curious how Vincent brought up that freesync "hidden information bar", you need to rapidly press the green button on the remote. I read that it's sensitive to speed so try varying your taps if you have trouble.

[@yambu007]

2:19 legend

[@a_Zombi]

Can you do a video for the best settings on ps5/ 4k TV with HDMI 2.0 . Please.

[@chrissmith-us3bu]

please do one of these for the samsung q80t tv settings with the ps5

[@Starfey]

yeah or Q90!

[@jinglee8180]

I am wondering how many games supported HGIG, can gimme some example?

[@CatalystZero]

Vincent, should we be engaging the PS5 in PC mode on the LG C9 / CX for 4:4:4 as we do for the Xbox Series X?

[@kevinac4397]

@MonsterKat the XsX will output 10bit 4L10 if you set pc rgb on the console and use pc mode on the tv.

[@icecmu]

@MonsterKat cod runs 444 60 bro

[@MonkeyK3y]

For a good calibration of HGIG, you need turn off DTM and adjust HDR on PS5, and turn on HGIG on TV.

[@Sinthoras_96]

Lol that doesn't make and sense. If you want to use HGIG you need to calibrate the PS5 with it being activated

[@MonkeyK3y]

@@Sinthoras_96 No, test it in game and you’ll see.

[@MonkeyK3y]

@@Sinthoras_96 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqsY5anhsabq9U

[@Sinthoras_96]

@@MonkeyK3y What's the logic behind that? If I calibrate with HGIG off, then turn HGIG on like you say and then reenter the calibration, I only see white squares. So the calibration must be wrong that way

[@MonkeyK3y]

@@Sinthoras_96 it’s not logic, it’s just a fact. Test it on game (demon’s soul, spider man miles morales ...) and you’ll see I’m right. Just TEST IT before you speak. It’s the right way, for sure.

[@suhail78]

Hey Vincent, i have a 65 LG C9, do the settings for the CX still apply to the C9???

[@Rin_FGC]

Yes pal. I have a C9 and everything he's explained here works amazingly on it.

[@gdimmerm]

@@Rin_FGC I have a C9 and there is no "Auto" option for me for "Black Level". I was wondering if you are running at some WebOS version update which is later than mine (my tv is however updated in the latest version at the moment). I had to set the following settings for best results Black Level (TV) --> High Dynamic Tone Mapping (TV) --> SGIG RGB (PS5) --> Auto

[@Sinthoras_96]

@@gdimmerm I have a C9 as well. The Auto option only shows up, when you select PC instead of gameconsole as HDMI device for the PS5

[@joeldrake2161]

@@gdimmerm outside PC mode than choose RGB limited on PS5 and low for black on your C9!

[@BullCraftMaxx]

2:21 LOL I love HDTV Test

[@joselitoluis7727]

you are the only one that is actually super helpful with this kind of stuff. Can you please make a video about the HDR adjust settings on PS5 and Xbox?

[@Odank]

I would recommend setting Consoles to Limited (Video) range and setting the display to "low" or the equivalent. All content works and is locked to a correct black level standard, regardless of the app running. The problem I have with "auto" is that there can be some picture modes on a variety of tv models which do not offer "auto" as an option in their specific picture modes - just "low" or "high." Therefore, to cover all the bases and all cases, the above combination will be a "set and forget" strategy that will also make you as the end user understand how your TV and console is setup for this specific function :)

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

Thank god we have a man like vincent i have the same tv he has and learning something new everytime i watch these videos and with next consoles too so thanks vincent your really helping me out

[@rosmotovlog1357]

How can I access that "secret information bar" (Easter egg menu) on an LG C9? Pressing multiple times the green button does not work :(

[@lovromileta381]

I am hgoing to leave a dot, coz i want to know also

[@maxmaxneolit]

Press quickly, in succession, the green button (with two dots). When it appears you can dismiss it with the back button. The next time you invoke it, it will appear in a different corner, and it will cycle through the four corners every time you invoke it.

[@KeepUp101-j1y]

This doesn’t work on my C9

[@lovromileta381]

@@maxmaxneolit nope, doesnt work on my CX

[@JacktheHammock]

I have the PlayStation 5 hooked up to an LG B9. When I first set it up I used HGIG the same as I do with my Xbox One X ( I don't have the series X yet). With Red Dead Online and Spiderman Miles Morales the HDR looked awful, I recalibrated in the PS5 settings thinking I did something wrong but still looked awful. However I when I turned off HGIG everything looked perfect! I don't think HGIG and the PS5 work together, all other settings I left at recomnded on the PS5 ( automatic ) and on my LG B9 they are HGIG off, Dynamic Contrast off, Dynamic tone mapping on, Super Resolution off, Color Gamut Auto, Colour Temp Warm 1, BLACK LEVEL LOW, motion eye care off, trumotion off. Everything looks amazing, no problems.

[@ShowtimeProductions4]

Thanks! Please do some Sony X900H content with PS5! Want to make sure we're good for #NextGenGaming! #PS5Secured #XboxSecured

[@Bottymonster]

Just want you to know Vincent your content is greatly appreciated and you are the best on KZbin by a long way for this stuff.

[@speedy8893]

@HDTVTest Can you explain your “RGB Range Auto” recommendation further? I was surprised by this recommendation with the PS5 since I think you've typically recommended forcing "RGB Range Limited", and I think others such as @DigitalFoundry & @mylifeingaming have typically recommended "RGB Range Limited" as well. For example, from the LG CX/C9 settings video for Xbox Series X you stated: "One thing to take care of is to check that black level is reproduced correctly. So Low would be the correct value, and I would be inclined to switch it on Low all the time. Whereas if you selected High it will be expanding the signal to Full Range which may create a bit more banding with the wrong input signal, so Low is generally the best idea." I've found that my 2015 LG OLED and even my newer 2018 & 2019 LG OLEDs will occasionally not detect the range correctly when set to Auto. With that said, I've always exclusively used RGB Range Full if I'm connecting to a broadcast/professional/PC monitor as these seem to expect 0-255 all the time (unless calibrated for 16-235).

[@kenk039]

So I have a LG C9 65” (2019) and a Denon Sr 5014 receiver. I have the Ps5 hooked up to the Denon with a 48gb hdmi cable and the Denon is connected to the TV with its own 48gb hdmi cable. Issue I have is with the TV and receiver on, I turn on the Ps5 and I get audio, but no video, if I unplug the Ps5 hdmi and plug it back in, the video then comes to life. I’ve tried different setting in the Ps5 and the Denon... non HDR seems to work normally. Any ideas? Thanks

[@Faizanx253]

When using the highest settings on the PS5, how much input lag do you get when playing games? I would really like to know. I know on the PS4 when you use HDR mode, you get quite a bit of input lag. Can you perhaps please make a video on the PS5’s input lag? I believe it’s very important if we considering upgrading.

[@CNSninja]

I get no discernable input lag. LG CX & PS5.

[@MrSamkots]

That's huge effort you are putting there!! Thank you Vincent!

[@antequerini]

I'm watching this video, and I don't have ps5 nor the CX 🥲

[@frati80]

Me too, I'm here for the jokes

[@gianluigiiannace3143]

Me tomo, cheers from italy

[@kevinguilmartin5090]

I’m watching this video on my ps5 with my cx 77”. Sorry.

[@tonikovacic5770]

@@kevinguilmartin5090 my cx arrived today and my ps5 will arrive in a couple of days. Is the CX with ps5 really so good how everyone says?

[@molina.unofficial]

@@frati80 HA. Alan the man.

[@manyakgaming1346]

Yea Vincent please do the video of adjusting hdr with hgig thank you!

[@maperez12]

That forced HDR in SDR apps is something I never thought Sony would do

[@getdrinking]

@MonsterKat i hope its temporary then because it ruins certain games, and makes others (especially 2d ones) eye searingly bright. painfully so sometimes.

[@campos3452]

XBOXSX does it too. It’s not forced you can switch it off.

[@Captain-Chats]

@@campos3452 the Xbox switches HDR on and off automatically when required which imo is the way the PS5 should do it

[@Captain-Chats]

I’m really hoping this is temporary and it gets sorted in an update

[@Rin_FGC]

@@getdrinking Are you using HGIG and not DTM? SDR games look amazing on my PS5 and C9.

[@samus2769]

Love my lg cx 65' your videos helped me pick the tv outta all oleds at the time

[@Tuggadgurka]

I will do the corrections ASAP, ofc I had Blacklevels on Low.

[@N02tradamus]

Me too. I was wondering why Demon souls would get so dark .... lol

[@specteriw371]

I’ve waited so long for this. My life is now complete.

[@GammaRay25]

I calculated 4K@60 w/ 4:4:4 chroma to only take 15 Gbps. I may be having trouble calculating data rates with the addition of chroma subsampling, and would greatly appreciate your help!! Here are my examples. For 4:4:4 (Full RGB) - 3840*2160 = 8294400 pixels * 60 fps = 497664000 pixels/s * 3 color channels (RGB) * 10 bits/color channel = 14929920000 bit/s = 14.93 Gbps For 4:2:2 - 3840*2160 = 8294400 pixels * 60 fps = 497664000 pixels/s * 2 color channels (4+2+2=8, 8/12=0.66, 0.66*3=2) * 10 bits/color channel = 9.95 Gbps For 4:2:0 - 3840*2160 = 8294400 pixels * 60 fps = 497664000 pixels/s * 1.5 color channels (4+2+0=6, 6/12=0.5, 0.5*3=1.5) * 10 bits/color channel = 7.46 Gbps Is my math wrong?

[@alexg9155]

Very late but I'll reply anyway. The math is not wrong, however you are forgetting Hblank and Vblank, "pixels" you don't see, which bump the bandwidth up to almost 18GBps. That should fit in HDMI 2.0, but that speed is the aggregate (6+6+6) and is never reached. You actually get 80% of that, which is not enough for 4K60 RGB 10bit even without Vblank and Hblank factored in.

[@uglybuzzard4188]

Im new to the channel and i realize its more for videophiles and i appreciate your explanations and expertise. I do think we could use a quick "dummy summary" at the very end... Im just leaving everything on automatic.

[@kdyoutube5544]

@HDTVTest can we get your preffered tv settings for aps5 on a LG C9 or B9 similar to what you posted for the Series X?

[@alexbarton666]

Would be good to see this - unless he’s using the same ones he used on the Xbox video

[@LGilmour]

Definitely do the HDR/ SDR comparison test thing. I'm intrigued.

[@LJ-uy9ru]

So what about hdmi black level in the C9? I'm assuming to still leave it on low as this TV doesn't have an auto setting, only low and high.

[@Wildxmo]

Referring to the "Avoid" slide at the end of the video, Vincent mainly recommend NOT to: 1. PS5 - Auto & TV - Low (Your setting) 2. PS5 - Full & TV - High I'm in the same boat as you with a C9. So I'm going PS5 - Auto & TV - High.

[@talestalento2911]

Auto = full rgb so = high black lvl

[@LJ-uy9ru]

@Find the Door absolutely awesome! Looks really good. I can't really tell a Hugh difference between console mode with PS5 at limited vs PC mode with PS5 on auto rgb. But I'm leaning towards PC mode with rgb on auto. Ghost of Tsushima looks amazing!!!

[@Wildxmo]

@Find the Door The C9 doesn't have an "Auto" setting for black level. That's why I choose Auto on PS5 and High on C9.

[@LJ-uy9ru]

@@Wildxmo I believe he is right. To get to PC mode.. Press home button, chose the home icon.. Select the first icon on top right. Then on left hand side of screen it should have your hdmi input.. Click it and scroll down to PC mode and select it. Then go over to save on the right hand side of screen. Then you must recalibrate hdr on the PS5. Looks nice

[@cristiannegru8038]

So if TV doesn't have an auto... What setting should they use? I only see hi or low

[@louieseccombe2523]

Low 👍

[@doyituyoi]

How about the setting from the TV LG CX?

[@mattg082]

Outside his auto black, and hgig settings. You should just let hdr settings be default, and just drag the sharpness down to 0. Also enable HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color, and Instant Game Response. Color should be 50 at default. Turn off any energy saving modes. Hdr will set full OLED 100, Contrast 100, Brightness 50. Just make sure after all setting to calibrate the console hdr at the end. That’s it for hdr games as most all games are HDR. For fall guys and say older 1080p that Sony support it. I’d use dark or bright pro mode on this tv...last two options. Rtings has a good basic setup for sdr content. For that game play I have to disable hdr in the ps5 settings for now as they don’t work right as explained. And I choose dark or bright ISF pro settings for sdr with Rtings settings. All looks good! I’ve done so much research on this and glad to finally have it done. Just Sony needs to fix some issues!

[@victort7381]

@@mattg082 On the video for the best Xbox Series X settings on the LG CX he switches the input to PC mode (to achieve 4:4:4). Do you think that makes a difference too for the PS5?

[@Sappharad]

I appreciate the comment on the HDR Automatic problem and also hope Sony changes this. I had to shut off HDR on mine, because playing any SDR games that take place mostly at night resulted really ugly washed out, too bright grays and blacks. It basically ruined the best feature of having an OLED.

[@kenan8695]

Is that also for LG BX?

[@KrismanX]

Only the driest of comic relief. Such a great channel. Cheers from Los Angeles!

[@blisa2512]

So almost a twenty min. video just to say: leave everything on Automatic Setting :D . But one thing make me laugh a bit : Using Pioneer Plasma with PS5 is a bigger genaration gab than between Joe Bidden and the millenials... :D

[@chinogeekseveryday3761]

I have a pioneer elite from 2008 😵 but got the new LG CX 48” best tv ever

[@pdshillz900]

Dude is funny.

[@TRU_Lunchy]

How do you access that hidden info graph at the top right corner?

[@paulmccolgan9227]

Bash the green button

[@TRU_Lunchy]

@@paulmccolgan9227 worked. Thank you!

[@morrison22]

Dynamic Tone Mapping: HGIG Makes the image much dimmer in Demons Souls. I put it back to ON and it looks much nicer. Thoughts?

[@dezze0n]

I think he meant only turn it to HGIG for accurate adjusting then switch back to ON

[@ghostface1621]

I find hgig makes valhalla super dark too. It dosent look good at all

[@morrison22]

@@dezze0n why would you do that? You calibrate the hdr for the mode you are in.

[@gabrielpinheirodecarvalho8023]

You are supposed to switch to HGIG, and then calibrate HDR using the system menu, it should theoretically make the HGIG as bright as the Dynamic Tone Mapping On and actually make the On option the dimmed one.

[@morrison22]

@@gabrielpinheirodecarvalho8023 the opposite is occurring for me. HGIG makes demons souls and the ps5 interface dimmer than DTM ON. I calibrate the hdr on the ps5 after changing modes to compare.

[@lesterlim47s]

Not all games are set to rgb range to "full" by default. When you play games on 120hz, the rgb range are actually set to "limited" by default. I tested this by changing it to "full" while running a 120hz game and the screen flickers to make changes.

[@Seanype]

Vincent can you compare ps5 on the LG cX and the Q95T Samsung please ? Would really like to see which has the better image, thanks

[@johnjones3991]

Love your videos your the only one who really explains all.this stuff the right way I got a 65 gx thanks

[@vizionblind]

Please start adding these kinds of videos for the Samsung Q90T

[@AlleyKatPr0]

VINCENT! You forgot to look into the "Saved Data and Game/App Settings " => "Game presets" => "Resolution Mode" and to then run your HDMI bandwidth tests on games, as this setting (allegedly) *increases* the lanes used via software to 40gbs, and, has a knock-on effect for applications, too - like playing movies/discs. It's another rumour - need a professional to squash it!

[@PacHunter80]

Question - I have an LG C9 - it doesn’t have black auto - what would you recommend ? Low / High?

[@hdtvtest]

In that case, [Black Level] "Low" on TV; & [RGB Range] "Limited" on PS5.

[@lolerie]

Black Level Auto is PC Mode only... QY and YQ bits in EDID and AVI Infoframe are used for negotiating quantisation levels.

[@lolerie]

@@JoShUa95160 yes. Not only limited has 220 steps (for 8 bit) per luma and 225 per Cb Cr in place of 256 steps in FULL 8 bit, but there is also higher luminance possible in limited if you will use higher than 235 (counting from 0 for luma Y) or 240 (CB, CR). You can read EBU recommendation 103 for further details.

[@kainr5751]

@@hdtvtest Can you do an in depth video about the recommended picture mode setting for the PS5 and the GX/CX ? Based on this and the XSX video i assume you recommend leaving OLED Light and Contrast @ 100 for HDR Game ? OLED 80 and Contrast 85 for SDR Game ? PC Input ? Brightness 50, Sharpness 0, Color 50, and Tint 0 on both SDR and HDR Game ? Looks like HGIG for DTM and White Balance Warm 2 ?

[@icecmu]

Pc mode on the c9? Does it make any difference?

[@Console_Gaming_Vids]

Yes, please do a video showing how SDR content in an HDR container is a mistake and the negative effects. Your Apple TV video was incredibly helpful.

[@tryxinos]

10:34 "i am going to put it on the top right corner, because that's my favourite position" ... was this a classic vincent joke? :-D

[@blueocean12]

Great video! Would love to see you try it out with a Samsung Q95T.

[@Dragon1591]

"So, what's your favorite position? ;)" Top right corner.

[@dubster82]

Haha, when I got my PS5, I looked at the availability of options. I thought to myself "How is Vincent going to make a video saying just leave everything at 'Automatic' ", you didn't disappoint though!

[@austincoleman1804]

Thank you for your clear direction. Most people don’t go into depth like that and I thank you for that🤙🏼

[@coderedtonio]

Will these settings also work on the LG C9 OLED since it still has 48GBS bandwidth ????🍿🍺 ....thousands of people have the C9 it’s amazing

[@CmlDexter]

Trying these on my LG 77” CX :) (best TV I’ve ever owned!!!!)

[@91KevinJohn]

I see you r in the PC mode. With my PS5 and LG OLED C9 i get some red artifacts or flicker in PC mode. I dont know why, so i switched back to Game console mode. seems to be a C9 mistake. sadly you cant set black lebel to automatic in this mode.

[@radry100]

Try a different HDMI port. I had a flickering vertical line on HDMI 1.

[@91KevinJohn]

@@radry100 I got same problem on HDMI Port 1 and 4. I think this isnt a HDMI Port Problem.

[@igaKusuri]

@@radry100 I tried both different ports and different cables, no difference. It's a C9 + PC Mode + FRL (HDMI 2.1 signaling) issue that doesn't appear to occur on the CX for some reason. Perhaps that was whatever that got LG to limit the chip to 40 Gbps in the CX.

[@igaKusuri]

True, same thing here. They mostly occur in TV cold boot or when you summon the bottom home menu. It is rare in games, you might not even see it occur. I did see it yesterday in a dark game, though, so that was enough for me to disable it. One curious thing in my case, though: My Black Level is still Auto in my HDR Game settings, even after I changed the PC label to Game console label. Only High and Low are selectable, but it is now still set to Auto somehow?? It also works as Auto would, so I haven't touched it. Unfortunately the same can't be said for the SDR Game settings...

[@91KevinJohn]

@@igaKusuri i got a solution :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZS9paCupLamjsU This is what happen and the solution is to disable "live plus". You can find it under TV settings -> generel settings -> additional Options.

[@MonkeyDude1999]

IMPORTANT FOR LG C9 OR OLDER USERS: If you have LG C9 you have to set dynamic tone mapping to ‘HGiG’ and black level to ‘LOW’ (because it doesn’t have black level ‘auto’ like the CX) and set the RGB range on PS4/PS5 to ‘limited’. (If your tv supports black level ‘auto’ you should select that and also put the RGB range to ‘auto’ on your ps4/ps5.) You’re welcome. (The LG C9 should be in HDR mode to change the dynamic tone mapping) HDR summary: 1/3: adjust until the logo completely disappears 2/3: adjust until the logo completely disappears 3/3: set the logo to the darkest setting possible (if you’re in a pitch dark room, if you’re not in a pitch dark room and there’s some light in the room you can set it a little higher).

[@kroks06]

HGiG is too dark, enable is better

[@dominickdelduco2471]

Okay so on the c9, we don’t have an “automatic” option on the tv side of things.. so I’m guessing if we don’t watch blu ray movies we should use the automatic and high black level setting for gaming?

[@speedy8893]

The correct settings are Low on the C9 and Limited on the PS5.

[@talestalento2911]

I have a c9.. rgb full = high black level.. rgb limited = low black lvl.. theres no error doing this... in playstation if you leave automatic it will be like you are setting full so leave black lvl high.. but for watching blurays you need to put rgb limited and black lvl low

[@johnnunez9786]

Hello Vincent, could you please make a video for best LG CX settings for best PS5 experience? 🙏 Thank you!

[@SirCumcisi0n]

maybe i am late to this party (due to resellers taking all the ps5 stock) but that hdr selection has been updated. you can now select on when supported on it.

[@tertube77]

Different model but -2 setting in 4k video transfer rate fixed my banding issues in pc mode on my UJ6300 - US. Thanks! This video saved me as this model suffers from dark game mode and PC mode seems to be the only work around.

[@tertube77]

Unfortunately my above setting also gives some things on screen an almost crt look. Not sure how to describe it.

[@jfernsten]

I have this exact setup, and I haven't used the PS5 for streaming at all. Not only does the LG CX UI work well for the apps, PS5 does not output Dolby Vision, and Atmos has to be specifically activated in the Blu Ray player while a disc is in. Between Netflix, Disney+ and Vudu, I've only used the drive for game discs. And unless the LG CX is lying when I start a Vision-capable title through the streaming apps, I can verify that Vision works, and my receiver displays Atmos when it starts. Assuming I remember to switch from Nueral:X at the start.

[@Boofster]

What about the LG input icon, should that be set to PC? I'm still not entirely sure what that icon does and why it changes things. Last you said that was the only way to enable 4:4:4 capability. Does this still apply here?

[@Leo9az]

Same question

[@kevinac4397]

@MonsterKat didn’t the video just show it in 12bit 4L8?

[@Boofster]

To elaborate a bit more, what does the PC icon ultimately do? 4:2:2 vs 4:4:4 ? or maybe 4:4:2 vs 4:4:4 ? I'm kind of failing to see why this option is even there, i.e. why isn't everything set to the PC icon mode always?

[@MajorGingex]

Watching this after ordering my CX, can't wait!

[@5562397]

Can I use the same settings on my C9?

[@hecosean]

I turned on HGIG on my PS5 and Spiderman remastered does not look good anymore. I think maybe not that many games using HGIG yet?

[@Michaelwave64]

My LG C9 doesnt have the option for auto black levels. Am I doing something wrong?

[@wackswax8423]

This video is for the LG cx aka the c10 not the c9. Read the description.

[@Michaelwave64]

@@wackswax8423 I figured the tvs were so similar that they would have the same options but they have their small differences

[@MarkMcCartney]

@@wackswax8423 how rude

[@dominickdelduco2471]

@@Michaelwave64 they are basically the same tv lol

[@sandorbenny3251]

Set it on low but if you get crushed blacks switch to high.

[@bananaclipper9343]

From my experience don't change any settings on the ps5 except for turning on performance mode, make sure hdr and auto game mode and auto low latency is on within tv settings. Turn off local dimming if your tv supports it. Thats about it, maybe adjust picture to your liking but that's about it imo

[@liorlivyatan]

I've been waiting for this video so long! Thank you for sharing!

[@tyler.johnston]

Would love additional videos detailing more calibrating of the OLED CX for the PS5!

[@kotec1234]

Why do some recommend putting the cx in PC mode and rgb limited?

[@91KevinJohn]

You can set blacklevel to automatic in PC mode on the C9

[@TerminatorJuice]

Good video Vincent! I have a question... my C9 only has the option for Low and High in the settings for Black Level, so should I set my console to Limited and set the TV's black level at Low?

[@hdtvtest]

Yes.

[@LordMclaren72]

The LG C7 doesn't have an 'Auto' option for black level settings. It only has a low and high option. Which one would you advise going for? I currently have it set to low in the TV settings.

[@louieseccombe2523]

I have a C9, set it to low

[@LordMclaren72]

@@louieseccombe2523 great, thanks! Will leave it set as low

[@icecmu]

You want low limited!

[@legendofgamer1995]

I just can't play with the HGIG setting on my C9. Even after calibration in the console settings it makes games look dull. Dynamic Tone mapping might not be the right choice but it is the most pleasing choice to my eyes.

[@rogigo9214]

@HDTVTest for C9/B9 users, just to be clear - setting the tv into pc mode is recommended only to have "auto" option in [black level] settings. Other than that, the ps5 outputs 4:4:4 rgb in console mode, correct ?

[@G00NERJ80]

Could of just said leave everything on auto at the start! 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣👍🏻

[@JustinCardiff]

*could have

[@Von_Hohenheim0]

Need help, in your freesync info you have 5.5hz and in mine I have 0.0hz...I have the same setup but I don't know why I can get the same result that you have :(

[@S.IVmusic]

Same here.

[@scaleazy]

please make a video for samsung‘s q90t best settings with a ps5, thanks!

[@Petrakeas]

Astro's playroom is affected by PS5's HDR calibration. You can even take screenshots with different HDR calibration settings and compare them in the gallery. From my test the highlights are tone mapped differently, but the overall brightness remains the same. It would be interesting to see a video about that. I think you should mention that HGIG should be disabled when playing games that don't support it, such as Last of us 2.