Difference between revisions of "HDTV Calibration"

Revision as of 19:32, 14 December 2021

The following applies to the LG OLED C9, CX, and C1 HDTV's

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.
  • [SDR, 10-hour]
  • [HDR-10, 1-hour]
  • [Dolby Vision, 1-hour]
• Spears and Munsil shadow detail patterns. Includes SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision. [Free Download]
• Diversified Video Solutions. Complete sets of configuration and calibration patterns.
  • HDR-10 [$25 USD]
  • Dolby Vision [$35 USD]
• 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"

Other hidden menus

Color Space Override

• All Stats: Hover your cursor over program tuning and press "1" 5 times
• -Quick info: Mute 3 times
• Resolution Overlay: Green Button 8 times
• Override: Settings->All Settings->Picture
  • Hover over "Select" (or highlight the "Select" option)
  • Type: 1113111

Channel Tuning

• Check: HDMI Diagnostics Settings > channels Then hover over “channel tuning” and press “11111”

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

= Disabled SDR Peak Brightness

TBD[1]

Disable HDR Tone Mapping

TBD[2]

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

0.3090 0.3290 from D-Nice on AVSForum.com
0.3107 0.3290 [from patouski on AVSForum.com]
0.3120 0.3356 [from Liberator72 on AVSForum.com]

Interesting Topics and Posts

• [HDR Tone Mapping Tutorial]