How do you adjust the image settings of your LG TV?

Written by Laurence

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12 March 2024

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How do you adjust the image settings of your LG TV?

You can adjust the image settings of LG TVs in all kinds of ways. This way, you can easily choose from standard modes that suit your usage situation, such as watching sports. With the same ease, you can adjust all individual picture settings to your own taste. Think of the brightness or contrast. Find out how to do this in this article.

Adjust image settings in 4 steps

Follow these steps to adjust the image settings to your liking.

  • Step 1: press the 'Settings' button.
  • Step 2: open 'All settings'.
  • Step 3: open 'Picture'.
  • Step 4: open 'Settings Picture Mode'.
  • Step 5: choose a picture mode or adjust all settings.
LG settings menu

Step 1: press the 'Settings' button

Grab your remote and press the 'Settings' button. You can recognize this button by the icon that looks like a gearwheel.

LG all settings

Step 2: open 'All settings'

On the left side of the screen, you'll find a list with various icons. Use the arrow button on your remote to go down until you reach 'All settings'. Select this option by pressing the OK button.

Image

Step 3: open 'Picture'

At the top of the list, there's the 'Picture; option. Select this. This'll take you to the menu for the image settings.

Picture mode settings LG

Step 4: open 'Select mode'

If you want to choose a default picture mode, select the 'Select mode' option and go to step 5a. If you prefer to adjust all image properties in detail, go to step 5b.

Picture Mode LG

Step 5a: choose a picture mode

You can choose from different usage situations. In this overview, you can see which options you have and what you can adjust exactly.

The picture modes

Picture modeWhat you adjust
VibrantBoost the brightness, sharpness, and contrast.
StandSet an average contrast, sharpness, and brightness.
EcoLower the brightness of the screen so the TV uses less energy.
CinemaChoose the best black levels and colors for movies. Due to the lower brightness, this option is especially recommended in dark rooms.
SportsMake fast-moving images like a ball flying through the air look extra sharp.
HDR effectMake the screen extra bright and dynamic.
Filmmaker modeWatch movies and series as the makers intended.
All LG settings

Step 5b: adjust all settings

Under the 'Advanced settings' option, you'll find all individual settings like sharpness and brightness. If you move the sliders to the left or right, you can adjust each image property to your own taste. In this overview, you can see all functions.

The settings

Picture modeWhat you adjust
ContrastAdjust the contrast between the bright and dark parts of the screen.
BrightnessMake the image less or extra bright.
SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the edges.
ColorMake the color representation extra or less deep.
TintAdjust the color balance between red and green.
Color temperatureEnhance the warm or cold color tones.
Dynamic contrastAdjust the ideal contrast based on the brightness.
Dynamic colorAdjust the colors and saturation for a more vibrant image.
Preferred colorChange the color of skin, grass, and sky.
Color gamutIncrease or decrease the color gamut.
Super resolutionIncrease the sharpness of blurred or indistinct parts of the picture.
GammaMake the image lighter or darker.
Eco ModeReduce the brightness to reduce power consumption.
Eye Comfort ModeAdjust the color temperature to help prevent strained eyes.
HDMI Ultra HD Deep colorImprove sharpness and brightness. This option is only available if your source and images also have this setting.

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