HDTV Calibration

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]

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 C1

Power Management

Settings ➝ All Settings ➝ OLED Care ➝ Device Self Care ➝ Energy Setting

• Off

General Settings	Settings ➝ All Settings ➝ General
➝ System ➝ AI Service	➝ AI Picture Pro ➝ Off ➝ AI Brightness Control ➝ Off ➝ Auto Genre Selection ➝ Off
➝ System ➝ Time & Timers ➝ Timers	➝ Auto Power Off ➝ Off ➝ Sleep Timer ➝ Off ➝ Power On Timer ➝ Off ➝ Power Off Timer ➝ Off
Support Settings	Settings ➝ All Settings ➝ Support
➝ OLED Care ➝ Device Self Care	➝ Energy Setting ➝ Off
Picture Settings	Settings ➝ All Settings ➝ Picture
➝ Picture Mode	ISF Expert (Dark)
➝ Aspect Ratio	➝ User Selection ➝ 16:9 ➝ Just Scan ➝ 4k
➝ Advanced Settings ➝ Brightness	➝ Dynamic Contrast ➝ Off ➝ Peak Brightness ➝ Off ➝ Black Level ➝ Limited ➝ Motion Eye Care ➝ Off
➝ Advanced Settings ➝ Color
➝ Advanced Settings ➝ Clarity	➝ Sharpness ➝ 0 ➝ Super Resolution ➝ Off ➝ Noise Reduction ➝ Off ➝ MPEG Noise Reduction ➝ Off ➝ Smooth Gradation ➝ Off ➝ Real Cinema ➝ On (possibly grayed out) ➝ TruMotion ➝ Off

Global Picture settings:

Settings --> All Settings --> Picture

• Aspect Ratio 16:9 Set Just Scan – On
• Energy Saving Off

• Eye Comfort Mode Off Under Additional Settings • HDMI Deep Colour On Under Additional Settings • Instant Game Response Off Under Additional Settings • Screen Shift Off Under Additional Settings -> OLED Panel Settings • Logo Luminance Off Under Additional Settings -> OLED Panel Settings Picture Mode Settings: • Sharpness 0 Default value of 10 actually adds some sharpness processing • Dynamic Contrast Off Under Expert Controls • Super Resolution Off Under Expert Controls • Peak Brightness Off Under Expert Controls • Noise Reduction Off Under Picture Options • MPEG Noise Reduction Off Under Picture Options • Smooth Gradation Off Under Picture Options • Black Level Low Under Picture Options • Real Cinema On Under Picture Options • Motion Eye Care Off Under Picture Options • TruMotion Off Under Picture Options General Settings: • Eco Mode Off 2018 and 2019 LG OLED’s only • Auto Power Off Off Under General/Additional Settings/Eco Mode – 2020 LG OLED’s Only • Sleep Timer Off Under General/Time – 2020 LG OLED’s Only • Power On/Off Timer Off Under General/Time – 2020 LG OLED’s Only • AI Picture Pro Off AI Service – 2020 LG OLEDs only • AI Brightness Control Off AI Service – 2020 LG OLEDs only • Auto Genre Selection Off AI Service – 2020 LG OLEDs only

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

Acronym	Meaning
AWP	Alternative White Point 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]
EDR	Emissive Display Reference. Used for meter selection and characteristics.
LLH	Low Light Handler
PB	Peak Brightness
PM	Picture Mode
PQ	Picture Quality

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