Difference between revisions of "HDTV Calibration"
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** Dolby Vision [[https://www.diversifiedvideosolutions.com/dolby_vision.html| $35 USD]] | ** Dolby Vision [[https://www.diversifiedvideosolutions.com/dolby_vision.html| $35 USD]] | ||
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| − | ** HDR-10 [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CXrwMc9f7pKRICHmL-aRFfAYEBdFhioJ| Free Download]], Discussion Link: [[https://www.avsforum.com/threads/hdr10-test-patterns-set.2943380/page-9#post-57517492| Click Here]] | + | ** HDR-10: Full 10bit 1024 grayscale calibration steps [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CXrwMc9f7pKRICHmL-aRFfAYEBdFhioJ| Free Download]], Discussion Link: [[https://www.avsforum.com/threads/hdr10-test-patterns-set.2943380/page-9#post-57517492| Click Here]] |
=== Hardware === | === Hardware === | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 3 December 2021
The following applies to the LG OLED C9, CX, and C1 HDTV's
Contents
Requirements
The following hardware and software is required to perform color calibration on the LG OLED TV's. This is my set up.
Software
Calibration Software
The Calman Home for LG software is a very accurate and cost-effective solution for home user calibration. It's practically turn key. [Calman Home for LG]
Calibration test patterns
If you're using the LG internal pattern generator, then you'll need these Calman stimulus patterns. Download and place these on a USB stick. Please each pattern in its own directory. If you're using an external pattern generator, then you won't need these.
If you're planning to calibration shadow detail (optional, tedious, but beneficial), then you'll need these other patterns too.
- Calman stimulus patterns. If you're using the LG internal pattern generator, then you'll need these. Download and place these on a USB stick. Please each pattern in its own directory. If you're using an external pattern generator, then you won't need these.
- Spears and Munsil shadow detail patterns. Includes SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision. [Free Download]
- Diversified Video Solutions. Complete sets of configuration and calibration patterns.
- Other test patterns:
- HDR-10: Full 10bit 1024 grayscale calibration steps [Free Download], Discussion Link: [Click Here]
Hardware
Service Remote
- Order a service remote from Amazon. Search for "MKJ39170828" on Amazon.
- To enter service menu:
- Hit "in start" on the remote
- Code is 0413
- Make changes
- Hit "exit"
Out of box settings
These are the settings that should be changed when the TV is first powered on.
LG OLED C9
LG OLED CX
LG OLED C1
Disable HDR Tone Mapping
TBD[1]
Disable energy savings
Old Firmware
- Settings
- --> Support
- --> Energy Setting
- --> Off
New Firmware
- Settings
- --> Support
- --> OLED Care
- --> Device Self Care
- --> Energy Setting
- --> Off
Important Terms and Acronyms
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AWP | Alternative White Point .309 .329 from D-Nice on AVSForum.com 0.3107 0.329 [from patouski on AVSForum.com] |
| EDR | Emissive Display Reference. Used for meter selection and characteristics. |
| LLH | Low Light Handler |
| PM | Picture Mode |
| PQ | Picture Quality |
