If your TV looks duller than you saw in the store, you need to adjust the picture settings manually to make the picture look better. In this article, we have compiled LG-recommended picture settings, including our expert suggestions for LG NanoCell, OLED, and 4K UHD TV models.
LG Recommended Picture Mode Settings
If you want to use your LG Smart TV to its fullest, customizing the picture settings is a viable option. By adjusting the backlight, brightness, sharpness, color, etc., you can enhance the TV-watching experience to the fullest.
Here are the best picture settings for older and new LG LED and UHD TV models (720p, 1080p, and 4K) for all sizes, such as 32-inch, 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, or 75-inch.
Settings (Mode) | Natural Light (Vivid) | Artificial Light (Standard) | Dark Room (Cinema) |
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Backlight/OLED Light | 100 | 80 | 80 |
Contrast | 100 | 85 | 85 |
Brightness | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sharpness | 30 | 25 | 10 |
Color | 70 | 50 | 50 |
Tint | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Color Temperature | C50 | C20 | 0 |
Best Picture Settings for NanoCell TV
Setting Name | Picture Settings | Customized Value |
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Format | Picture Mode Energy Saving Aspect Ratio Just Scan | ISF Expert Dark Off Original On |
Global | Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint | 55 90 50 30 48 0 |
Expert | Dynamic Contrast Super-Resolution Color Gamut Gamma | Off Off Auto 2.2 |
White Balance | Color Temperature Method R-High G-High B-High R-Low G-Low B-Low | Warm 2 2 Point +8 0 -8 0 -3 |
Picture Options | Noise Reduction MPEG Noise reduction Smooth Gradation Black Level Real Cinema Adjustment of Brightness Local Dimming LED TruMotion | Off Off Off Low On Off Low Off |
Best Picture Settings for LG OLED TV
Setting Name | Picture Settings | Customized Value |
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Format | Picture Mode Energy Saving Aspect Ratio Just Scan | ISF Dark Room Off Original On |
Global | OLED Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint | 45 90 50 10 50 0 |
Expert | Dynamic Contrast Super-resolution Color gamut Gamma | Off Off Auto 2.2 |
White Balance | Color Temperature | Warm 2 |
Picture Options | Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Smooth Gradation Black Level Motion Eye Care TruMotion OLED Motion Pro | Off Off On/Off Low/Auto Off Cinema Clear Off/Low-Medium |
Best Picture Settings for LG 4K UHD TV
Setting Name | Picture Settings | Customized Value |
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Global | Picture Profile Energy Saving Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint | ISF Dark Mode Off 50 80 50 15 45 0 |
Expert | Dynamic Contrast Super-resolution Color Gamut Gamma | Off Off Auto 2.2 |
White Balance | Color temperature Method R High G High | Warm 2 2 point -10 10 |
Picture Options | Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Motion Eye Care TruMotion Motion Pro | Off Off Off Off Off |
How to Access Picture Settings on LG Smart TV
1. Press the Home key on the LG Magic Remote to turn on your smart TV.
2. Press the Settings key on the remote control.
3. Following that, select the Picture tab on the left and choose Picture Mode settings from the list of options.
4. Change the picture mode or customize OLED Light, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, Tint, and Color Temperature, or adjust the brightness on the LG TV.
Note: If you want to turn off TruMotion on LG TV, click on Picture Options in the same Picture Mode Settings section.
LG TV Picture Modes & Settings
Before changing the picture mode settings on LG TV, you should learn about each mode clearly to prevent LG TV from appearing too dark.
Picture Modes/Settings | Best for | Benefits |
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Vivid Mode | Watching the TV in bright rooms | Maximum brightness, color, sharpness, and contrast. |
Standard Mode | Watching TV shows with less contrast | Moderate backlight, color, temperature, and contrast settings on your TV. |
Cinema Mode | Watching movies and shows with balanced levels | Automatically adjust the brightness, color temperature, and contrast. |
Filmmaker Mode | Watching movies and TV shows in a cinematic experience | Provides exact picture and greyscale quality of the movie characters. |
Game Mode | Playing games without any lag | Input lag prevention, VRR G-Sync, and color balance for a great gaming experience. |
Sports Mode | Enjoying live sporting events of the best quality | Maximum brightness and contrast. Also offers best sound quality. |
Auto Power Save (APS) or Eco | Reducing Power Consumption | Lower the brightness levels and make the screen look not too bright to avoid TV overheating. |
HDR Effect | Watching the movies and TV shows in enhanced contrast | View the picture more vibrantly than the regular one. |
Expert (Bright Space) / Expert (Dark Space) | Customizing the color temperature on the TV | Watch videos in higher color temperatures in low light. |
FAQ
LG TVs usually have a Standard mode as a default. For better contrast and colorful view, you can enable Real Cinema on LG TV.
Go to Settings and choose All Settings. Click on Picture and select Advanced Custom Settings. Tap on the Brightness option and use your LG remote control to modify the brightness level under OLED Pixel Brightness settings.
It may be due to the HDR mode enabled on your LG TV that makes the unsupported contents look darker than normal. So, turn off HDR on LG TV and see if the picture appears normal.