TCL 5-Series Google TV (S546) Picture Settings Guide

[@fmercury84]

You can see at 2:38 at the bottom of the list the menu entry "Apply All Picture Settings" which allows you to copy over the tunings to all other inputs

[@rhettthedog7757]

Channels and inputs has CEC settings you need to turn on. Found that out the hard way on my TCL 6 series google tv.

[@zorprime21]

Yes please do continue the TV picture settings guide series. It's thanks to you, I pulled the trigger on a TCL S535 and your guidance helped in making the picture actually look beautiful, after a few additional color tweaks.

[@user-it8vc4sv9s]

😊

[@bhalt9]

Are you going to do a review of the TCL 6 Series Google TV?

[@kevroberts43]

I am just now watching this video (13 days after you posted it)....but if you haven't already figured it out for the "auto-game mode" option, you have to enable "allow auto low-latency mode" in the VIDEO MODES on your xbox.

[@Enixenigma85]

I don't have the 5 series, but I do have the 6 series. Enabling auto game mode there requires you to go to the input settings for the input you have the console hooked up to while it is on and enabling the setting there.

[@Lucifer-ht1fz]

let's go Brandon 🤪🤪🤪

[@v2huhroon]

I can’t find that setting or a lot of settings lol how do I turn on 120Hz on my PlayStation 5 & tcl series 6 google tv

[@hnnotyy]

Can you go thru how to switch to different HDMIs ports on the TV I didn't see that on the video. Reason being I have use all 3 ports for different devices, on the Roku TCL it lets me choice on the screen between the 3.. Thanks

[@lukehayward8191]

There's a button on the remote. Also the inputs will show up on the home menu

[@AddemRector]

Hey Caleb, just a little bit of feedback for these picture setting videos. I would recommend going through the settings and getting an idea for what you're wanting to do and what each setting actually does, before doing these. While I'm going through my setup with you, I was hoping you'd explain what some of them did and you would say something like "I'm not sure what this does yet, but we'll find out later.". If you could do a little on hand research before these videos so you know what you're delving into, that'd be fantastic and much more helpful. Love your videos as always!

[@stevejohnson6541]

Please do settings for the TCL 6 Google series. Thanks 🙏

[@mc711]

Settings guide for TCL 6-series (646) please!

[@homerobolanos7029]

Please do the TCL 6 series with google tv

[@ZacharyDuhamel]

Now do S646, please 🙏

[@richards2072]

Wondering if you have done a video on the settings for the 5 Roku settings?

[@aaronmercier5876]

Hey Caleb, do you find the google OS running slower on this TV than others?

[@damnDaniil]

Having same issue. I'm pretty laggi going jumping from app to app. =( Hoping that this can be fixed some how.

[@OzAkman]

I have the 6 series Google TV and mine has been slow!!! Doing a factory reset now. Hope it gets better.

[@Gaaaah]

Yes very helpful please do the 6 series (646) when you can!

[@mohamedaskar8793]

When you gonna review the TCL6 series google tv

[@hananahmad1381]

Can you do TCL 6series google tv settings please

[@jjeeffff99]

Please do the same video for the TCL 646 with Google TV unless the same settings will work.

[@jjeeffff99]

The cec and earc turn on has to be completed deep into the settings menu with input settings. It took me about 45 mins to find if not longer and was extremely frustrating.

[@gilbertos1984]

There's is a button that says apply to all inputs. For me vudu with uhd does something weird to the TV. Not in a good way. The 4k looks slow.

[@damnDaniil]

Would those settings be good for the 6-Series Google TV ?

[@marcusf7710]

Will you be doing the R646?

[@kawasakiguy6845]

Can you do a video on the Google TV TCL 6 Series picture settings?

[@PhilDoesFunStuff]

Hi, when watching content with really dark areas on my TCL I get what I can only describe as pixelating dark areas. Is that a way to stop or reduce this? Thanks

[@echos9396]

Can you guys do this same video for the TCL 6 series gooe version??

[@jdacosta1967]

Please continue this kind of videos , they are extremely helpful

[@Ramezaranki]

Can you please do the tcl 6-series Google TV

[@DCFatCat]

The TV will not enter game mode until you actually enter the game. Just going into the input is not enough to flip it over. To your point though, you would have to go into the inputs menu and then enable variable refresh rate and auto game mode to make that work. So, I think you make your point but I think most gamers would go into the input mode to make sure that it's set up correctly.

[@DCFatCat]

That has been a consistent issue for me on the TCL 5 and 6 series. If there is ever a dip in the signal the TV will switch out of game mode and go back into game mode causing a flickering of the screen. So switching it over to game mode for the input and general may be a better option over the long run. However if you are going to be trying to split the input with both streaming media and gaming you will definitely be losing some quality of the picture. That is of course if you're not up to just switching it manually

[@DeeGama15]

This tv goes into game mode for me on Xbox Series X but not PS5…

[@DCFatCat]

@@DeeGama15 doesn’t for my Xbox One, Series S or X. The Xbox One actually had a signal issue with the TCL5 on ALLM

[@josh3pcsuits932]

I know with the 6 series 646 i had to go into inputs and enable the 2.1 features ALLM, VRR etc.

[@Omar52799]

Yes please keep making these videos! I got 546 a while ago but I ended up getting a bad panel. Didn't wanna try my luck with the same TV so I got the 535 and have been happy since. Sometimes I wish I got a 546 for the brightness but 535 is fine for my use, as I also have a series 6 tv.

[@Poweranimals]

Is there any notable differences with the Series 6 settings?

[@apportraitpetrosaspropoulo7528]

Mate hi!!!! It have portrait mode????

[@MrDFlat]

Please do one for the 6 series

[@fridayjoefriday]

Keep the settings videos coming, they are informative. BTW more green stamps for your company.

[@MrLetsgetmad]

hey, so the menus look identical, is this the same panel as tcl p735? thanks

[@PogueSquadron]

Having an issue where there are cool/greenish tones in skin, and highlights are a little washed out. Disabling quick start remedies this. Looks like a bug? Is there any permanent fix aside from leaving quick start disabled?

[@rpsmith01]

Is there a setting video for the Roku set?

[@istaygolden3017]

Can u do a TCL 5 vs H6G comparison video please 🙏

[@aaronmercier5876]

Keep doing the setting videos, there are very helpful sir

[@coreyhale237]

YES! Still hoping for a S646 settings video. I've had for a month+ and still adjusting daily.

[@chasefeller1279]

Same. But the settings for this seem to be almost the same as the R646. But there could be some differences among the mini-led qled.

[@brianpayers]

Same here... have you found a way to make sports look better? I find KZbin TV sports appear grainy or blurry with motion... a bit disappointed

[@MrUnk0wnN]

Same

[@blakechandler3687]

@@brianpayers you’re right. KZbin tv does look grainy.

[@andytcook]

Been waiting on this. Thanks

[@42hej]

hi i need help i dont have a window in my room so is really dark and can somebody give me full settings for that??

[@BonefishPaul]

Yes, keep these videos coming. Thank you!

[@dark0ni]

A90j would be interesting because I don't understand some of the settings like film mode or reality creation and some reviewer lower the features. Also they add some ps5 exclusive features I don't find

[@Lucifer-ht1fz]

A90j and 95j are the best tv's on the market

[@keithnagy7464]

Yes I love your settings videos! By far you are the best KZbinr for TVs and their settings

[@craigosterberg5045]

Additional information is good to play with. Thanks for the setting for my TCL-5series.

[@jimbird1985]

You might need to manually check the box for Dolby Vision for gaming in the Xbox settings

[@lukehayward8191]

I think you do need to. My tv will go into game mode at the launch of a game. I can't remember not I did anything to make it work

[@Dan-ez6dr]

Thank you DT for this video. I bought a S546 and set it up with your recommendations. I am very happy with the picture and glad I chose this tv. The picture is impressive and the sound thru my 5.1 sound bar is great.

[@adoniramleon]

Please do LG C1 pictures settings

[@justinhicks1327]

Okay so the tv has reset options on both white balance options and in color calibration so if there's any way you could send me the values you put in that would help out a lot because I can reset everything if it sucks on mine

[@robertmulligan901]

Will you be doing the 6 series?

[@ChrisLambrou00]

I really like this TV in store mode (don't hate me)... But it keeps bringing motion back on each time I turn it on. When I try to duplicate store mode settings settings in home mode I can't come close to brightness I need. Is there a secret brightness setting that only turns on in store mode? Thanks!

[@mrpedrodrodriguezsr7628]

Did you did a settings video for the SONY XR-75X90J ? I didn't find one , only the unboxing and first impressions one. :)

[@cat5kable]

I've been bouncing back and forth between the 5 and 6 series. It's not a huge price difference between the two, but I doubt I'll use 4k120 often. The better light zoning is really the only thing making me want the 6. Anyone have thoughts?

[@JeskidoYT]

5 series will last you at most 3 years. Once gaming tech catches up, 6 series will last you 5 years

[@lukehayward8191]

Google tv isn't working that well on this tv. It's very sluggish and apps sometimes crash. I'm hoping an update will fix it but the processor may be underpowered

[@Red.exe7]

What did you decide on?

[@cat5kable]

@@Red.exe7 Leaning towards the 6 for the local dimming, but also leaning towards not spending money because spending that much in one chunk males me sick haha

[@JustWinBaby_23]

What happened to the motion settings? I don’t see them anymore in settings on my S546. I am using a 4K Max Fire Stick. When I switch to my ONN 4K, I see all the motion settings. I’m not sure why the Fire Stick won’t show these settings.

[@mohammudpeerbux2375]

Hi sir. I'm from Mauritius. I bought TV TCL 55c725. Explain me sir how to setup picture mode. Explain me in detail sir.please sir...

[@fredr5698]

Good video, so many settings and good explanation of functions. Thanks!

[@spencers252511]

yes PLEASE continue with these videos. settings etc. thank you !

[@joseduartebotas1094]

YES, YES, YES!!!! Please Caleb could you do one of this settings guide to OLED LG A1/B1/C1/... and also for Sony TVs. This is really great and helpfull for people like me that don't know as much as you but want to get the best of their TVs. In my case i own a OLED LG A1 and i know it is not the best one on LG lineup but i belive that with your advise i can make it a lot better. Thank you very much and keep doing this great content.

[@FM-fm2yq]

Dynamic enhance colors makes cooler cooler! :o

[@praveengudisagar]

Caleb, Thanks for your awesome videos! Keep them coming. 👍 You seem to be covering important aspects on the TVs. I think, instead of getting TVs from the manufacturer, it would be good to get paid for a TV that you buy from a store. Not sure if that works. But it will give the viewers that peace of mind that you weren't given a TV that wasn't throuh panel-lottery or purpose-built for TV reviewers. And when you do these settings-guide videos, I would prefer if you pre-run your settings to see what works the best rather than doing it on the fly during the video. I am sure your viewers would like to see that you have tried and tested your recommendations.

[@billwhitehead2628]

YES, by all means, keep these setting vids going!

[@Flavor88]

Where is the follow up video Caleb? Please

[@comradebeandip]

Should the sharpness be set to zero for Dolby Vision? Or left at 50?

[@mcslimz]

Yes, I love to see before and after videos as well. It is very entertaining and helpful to see these TV's get dialed in and compared to one another.

[@sadeekalazzawi]

Hello, we have a different model in the Middle East under the name TCL C 825 Can you get it and make a review

[@rizjeuchiha3439]

I really need something for the TCL 6 series R646. Google tv .

[@markbratt6058]

Yes, I appreciate the settings videos. Please keep making them. Your videos are informative and very helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@andrewelder2739]

Is there any way to customize the Home screen? I want to always have our HDMI 1/XBOX input quickly available without having to hit the gear icon. I'd also like to be able to 'pin' the apps we use the most there, and remove the DOZENS we will never use that Google seems determined to ram down our throats :D

[@andrewrubin1164]

Quick question: When I do Dolby Vision Bright, the picture has such high contrast that the blacks are too black, and, for example, somebody's coat does not look detailed but instead just dark. With Dolby Vision Dark on, said jacket looks lighter color-wise and more detailed because I can see more. I know you said you prefer Bright, so is there a different setting I need to change? I thought I had all other settings as per this video but it just doesn't look right to me. BTW - I am streaming Dolby Vision content via the Apple TV app.

[@doublet147]

TV Settings videos are informative even if I don't own the same brand. I just might someday. Keep them coming.

[@OzAkman]

Caleb, love the videos. I'd love to know if the same settings can apply to the 6 Series Google TV. Also, on mine I noticed that the performance has been slow!!! Wonder what your experience has been. Doing a factory reset to see if that helps.

[@brianpayers]

did the factory reset help? I have noticed the slowness mainly when trying to close or switch apps

[@CT9905.]

YES, absolutely continue making these Helpful video’s!!!

[@rockygilio3678]

I have this TV having a problem with game mode I think I put the TV into movie mode but then I changed it to Game Mode then I shut the TV off then I turned it back on and it went right back to movie mode is it supposed to do that I want to keep it in game mode while I'm watching TV thank you

[@turbojobo]

Hi, when on Dolby Vision on this TV how can you manually control Brightness? please help ! :(

[@sl0tter]

In disney plus, when set to dolby vision bright everything looks super grainy but things look fine for dolby vision dark. Any reason why this might be? The quality looks great in dolby vision dark but looks unwatchable in light mode.

[@josh3pcsuits932]

You have to set up the inputs to enable some of the features on the HDMI. at least that is how the 6 Series 646 is and I'm sure the sane is for this set

[@rhsalce]

How do you set up inputs?

[@Jeffhomulton]

R646 please sir. You guys are awesome.

[@carlosk8103]

I like the sports preset I find the movie too warm for my taste though as you say you can turn down and custom the setting... I also like the low power setting I mean most of the others look better and get brighter but coming from the 4 series the Low power setting on that was bad unusable bad...... Here I could see using it for daily use it's good and saves power........ A big thing is the clarity /motion blur most profiles even low power have it enable by default....... This causes jittering and some perceived audio sync issues with people lips... Not sure why it's even on by default ( nor what it's supposed to do) ... Many of the neg reviews for this TV come from that and it could have been avoided by just not enabling it by default...

[@PUUN402]

I have to wait for super bowl sales but im getting either this one or a Hisense U7G. So i def want these videos. Thank you

[@nemesisencounter2060]

Idk why but apart from oled tvs tcl have one if not the best black level on led tvs is impressive! Specially when you compare this black levels to a more pricey brand like a led Samsung or a led LG the black levels on this TCL tvs are impressive, at least from the series 4 forward

[@mnm954]

Yes, please do more setting videos

[@tacoma81]

My TV doesn't do the dolby atmos icon when I pull up the same movie using the Netflix app on my tcl series 5

[@bowserwowser4049]

Yes, keep doing settings for us plebs. Thanks!

[@martinvegas1327]

Can you do the 4 series? A lot of people would have got one in the black friday sale as a bedroom or second tv!

[@escaperoute1312]

Yes please keep it going 😊

[@KH-su3wh]

What about the 6 Series Google TV? You skipped over making that setting guide.

[@SamcoSimiyu]

Good work 👏👏

[@montu25]

Hi Caleb - Thanks for the configuration guides, appreciate your work. Do you have a similar video for LG C1? My new 77" C1 is getting delivered next week. Can't wait!

[@wade196840]

Hi Caleb great video as always. I could use some help if you have a minute. I have a hisense h9f and if I turn the brightness up past 50 all the picture colors get washed out for all content from sdr to hdr and gaming. Is there something I can do to get the higher brightness with the colors you get on tvs?

[@chingchilla6777]

turn the backlight brightness up, thats the only way on hisense. turning the brightness up does nothing but washes out the picture more. If anything you only want to go lower with that setting

[@wade196840]

@@chingchilla6777 back light is all the way up

[@wade196840]

@@chingchilla6777 thank you

[@chingchilla6777]

@@wade196840 then it’s maxed out to be the most accurate. You can turn the gamma up to 2.2 if you got it lower at 2.4 or something, & turn on the active contrast to high and things like that to give it more juice. That’s a bright tv already though, it’s hard to imagine it being too dim lol

[@wade196840]

@@chingchilla6777 gamma numbers go 0,1,2,3

[@karenorgan6203]

I always want to get rid of the soap opera effect, and off the production line I hate when everything is blown out, so yes please, more like this

[@thecheesyg]

Thanks for doing the settings videos. It's very informative and helpful. Keep it up please.

[@AntonioMendez-rz7si]

Nice guide. Pretty much don't mess with the settings 🤣

[@julioirizarry4262]

Hello Caleb! Wondering if your considering a review on the Samsung qn900a 85inch. I am considering that tv and the Sony z9j 85 inch , which you reviewed! Your review on the z9j was spot on. Thanks you. Julio

[@bapi1129]

Could someone pls point me to the S535 picture settings?

[@emiliorodriguez5171]

Very Helpful

[@bishop9253]

I'd auto detect just that or not?

[@BrianNovak1]

Just bought this TV and out found it to be completely unwatchable due to flickering in every picture mode except Movie mode which I suppose is why you recommended this setting. Boxing it up going back to the store.

[@JorgeBarraza]

I bought a 5-Series and returned it for a Vizio MQ7 for only $50 more. I could never get a picture that was satisfactory for me.

[@kitwanawilliams7855]

Dis video helped me alot thank you 😊

[@peat381low8]

Please continue tv settings for 24 FPS content. I want the best settings to see that frame rate.

[@Realnezs]

Dolby Vision looks terrible on netflix (at least for me) is anyway to turn this off? I know theres a button combination but only seems to work out on roku, does anybody know the code for this series 5 google tv version?

[@GlooowTube]

Yes please upload one for tcl 2024 tv settings please for the love of god