LG 2023 OLED G3 C3 B3 Complete Settings Guide And Tips | SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision | Gaming 

Thanks Classy! As always great Video!

Very interesting menu and settings run through. I wish my brain could process what you are recommending as quick as the tv. Need to watch this several times to understand so much information and the reason why and consequences of changing the settings.

Supremely invaluable video, Classy.. Thank you brother..

Got my 55in C3 setup and mounted late last night before I had to head to bed. Can’t wait to get home after my shift and apply these settings and see the results. Appreciate your work. Huge help!

You are killing it with the reviews and settings. Great Job!

Great video. I just received my G3 and this was very helpful. Thanks man.

Thanks Classy!!

Much appreciated, great advice thank you.

Love this channel so informative, thank you again great job as always 👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thanks Classy for the video guide. Do you know if lg is aware of the color desaturation when switching to game mode? Or is it something you noticed?A little annoyed they are sacrificing picture for latency.

Thank you for this video, definitely helpful and has improved my experience! Question, first couple of day when I had the C3, plex streaming 4K dolby vision movies was quite bad (long load time and constant pause and play) and a lot of time out right unplayable. This has somehow made a 180 degree turn last night where almost everything I threw at it played butter smooth, including back and forward skipping. Anyone knows why? the C3 is now a better plex client than ATV 4K and PS5 for me.

Thanks very helpful, liked the result, any chance of sports settings.

Thank you for this video. I can't wait to watch the PC settings video.

Thank you for the settings. I just set up the LG OLED B3 Series tv and was able to follow by slowing down the video so I don't have to stop and rewind every 5 seconds because of how you go. Great advice! However, the B3 series tv settings seems to have a lot of differences so I'm not sure this really works for the B3 Series LG TV. I tried my best but wish I would have looked specifically for a B3 only video.

Whether can I find the video for the PC Gaming settings? Thanks!

Amazing job! I just got my G3 77” could you tell me recommended settings for Fios cable?

Thanks so much for this summary. What is difference between Pass Through 4:4:4 versus setting HDMI input icon to PC in Dashboard?

Thanks I can’t wait to try it out. I just ordered the G3 77in yesterday but it won’t be here until may 3rd

Hello ClassyTech, thanks very much for the great video. Just got an B3 yesterday, however I found that when I was playing with my PS5, the TV ocassionally blacks out for a few seconds with the HDR logo on the top right hand corner (kinda like the TV is trying to switch some sort of setting). Any suggestion to deal with the problem? Thanks in advance🙇🏻‍♂️

Thankyou so much for taking the time explaining crucial points on all settings. Especially greatful for showing us how to change the FPS on gaming. I just purchased a LG C3 evo and had no idea what I was doing. Thumbs up and subscribed. Best video out there to date.

Wow It's amazing LG tv

What setting would I use for my set top box?

Hey Classy, I just wanted to say that AI picture pro shows a substantial difference when using internal apps, especially in SDR, on my C2 at least. The changes it makes to the image is immediately obvious. Like night and day. I have no issue seeing what it’s doing. So idk why you “Never see a difference, or it doing much”. I truly have no idea why this is lol, but I’m guessing bc you probably haven’t spent a ton of time testing content via internal apps? Just swinging at air here. Anyways, I still see a difference with HDMI sources, but it doesn’t employ nearly as much localized gamma manipulation and processing. (I actually prefer this) LG is deploying localized gamma manipulation to try and make the image more dynamic, add depth, detail, and sharpness. It also seems to deploy slight noise reduction, dithering to improve gradation…despite if you having the smooth gradation disabled…and obviously they’re using their AI upscaling algorithm, too. Using AI PP will actually darken shadow details and some midtones, where it see’s fit, and boost luminance up top. It’s almost like local dimming on a OLED 😅 I personally can’t stand it majority of the time tho, especially in SDR, as the image is way over-processed to my eyes, despite the amazing depth it can produce at times. It’s just not for me tho, as a purist type of guy. The HDR effect it has is much less obvious, but it still does the same thing, it just doesn’t darken the midtones and low stimulus nearly as much as it does in SDR, which makes sense to me. I can always make a video showing these changes the AI PP makes on my C2, to show you what I’m talking about, in case you’ve never experienced this behavior….maybe there’s just a bug in the newer models tho, as this year has seemingly been littered with FW issues, unfortunately. LG really is letting ppl down this year with these issues, and lack of polish. It’s almost like they should’ve delayed the launch, but chose to rush it. Lastly, AI PP does actually work on copyrighted content, as long as it knows you have access to watch said service/content legally, like onNetflix, D+, etc. idk if you said this or not, bc I just caught the end of what you were saying about the feature and the confusion. I really wish LG would clarify this in the menu a bit better, but it is what it is.

What dis you prefer on Lg g3 and ps5 ? Game mode + allm + Hgig ? FMM mode + allm + dtm on ? Thanks

Hi classy tech is the game mode fixed on the g3 and if not what was the work around for better colour and brightness thnxs I own 65g3

I just got the c3 how did you get those screen savers poping up the lobster ect do you have it set on store mode mine just plays that fire work picture

Question - I'm running a Panasonic UBP820 4k disc player into the G3. On the external menu, do I select enable 4:4:4 passthrough? I have it enabled on the Panasonic UB820 settngs. I've noticed enabling it greys out a lot of the other settings such as Real Cinema.

For PC gaming only, would you recommend full or limited rgb?

Hello many thanks for this great video about lg oled settings. I was wondering if you plan to make a video about LG C3 as monitor as you have done for the previous models ou should we use the current video settings for the c3 as monitor? Kind regards Frederic

Amazing video! Any suggestions for an 4k UHD player? I have for example the Oppo UDP-203, and wondering what you'd recommend?

Was the video for the pc settings ever released?

A tip for you. Match your narration with what you are doing. You move too fast while trying to catch up on what you want us to do. Practice on pacing

@ClassyTechCalibrations I'm just wondering if, by the configuration you showed up in the Game Optimizer setting, you can compensate the lack of colour saturation and brightness of the G3 over the QD-OLED?! Thanks!

For Apple TV on G3 - which gamma did you use on the Apple TV ?

To enable genres 1. In Sound Switch sound out to TV speakers 2. Also in Sound Select Mode Game Optimizer 3. Still in Sound Switch Sound Out to your Device I.E. Optical, etc.

this is very helpful, will you be doing one for the G4?

What sound do you use on tv pcm or bit stream I find pcm causes sound issues sometimes

Hi, where to find video from your intro wchich you show on TV

Hi, I know it’s been a long time since the post of this video, but I want to know if the setting you tweak in white balance is the exact same for the C3 ? Thank you !

Great video thanks, one small thing I think you missed for the XB/PS5 hdr settings. 1500nits/18 clicks is for the G3 only. For a C3 it should be 800nits/14 clicks

I’m considering the LG C3. I noticed your setting for the Switch you say that it is bright enough. I’ve seen some people claim just turning game mode on make the C3 too dim. Which has me concerned for Switch gaming. I’m curious if you have any thoughts or experience with this?

This video nailed it for me, this gave me great pointers for dark and bright room settings, thanks! Everyone says Warm 50 is the way to go for authenticity, but I've tried, anything beyond Warm 20 just seems too brown to me, so I've kept it at 20.

Awesome video this was super helpful, just got my G3 last week and the video quality is awesome after making the adjustments...... I had my XBOX connected to my Soundbar initially so i switched that over to the TV with the Pass Through enabled..... The only issue I'm facing is with audio cutting in and out... In terms of Apps on the TV, Netflix is the only app that works perfectly in terms of sound passing through properly.... All other apps have issues with audio phasing in and out unless I enable PCM in the Advanced Audio Options.... I tried using the Xbox and am running into the same thing, the sound issue is only resolved if 1) using TV speakers, 2) using Optical Cable, or 3) enabling PCM in Advanced Audio Settings which is super annoying. I'm no expert but I feel it is a TV software issue that needs to be addressed so the sound passes through properly. I checked for software updates and have the most recent 03.20.17 version... anytime the sound phases in and our it shows Dolby TrueHD on my soundbard but when it works properly it shows Atmos on my soundbar (not sure how to turn off dolby trueHD or if there is some other underlying issue)

November 2023 How goods the oled Os setup and ai and settings with any new updates since you made this video? Still apply your settings or you had to re tweak with os updates ? On the LG 55" OLED EVO C3 4K UHD Smart TV (2023)

How much different are the C3 settings from the C1?

Quick question, classy, why RGB high for the Apple TV?

Thanks 🙏 only issue I’m getting is when moving around Xbox UI and HDR games tv losers signal and I have to remove n replace hdmi to get it back and you mention a ‘handshake’ issue but it’s got latest update I think it’s update 30 so I’m not sure what I’m missing if it’s been sorted by lg in an update. What should I be looking at? Xbox vid settings or lg settings? Any help appreciated

Wanted to thank you for this video, while I don't have the TV I plan on getting one. I have seen this video at least a dozen times and had to write everything out for my own sanity. I do have a question though, I saw that you had the Spears & Munsil disk, (not in this video) would that also help me achieve a decent calibration, without actually calling a pro to do it? Thanks so much.

What should I change the true motion to as the described setting is not great to watch hockey? I get jerked movements in sdr

Classy have an older lg c6 im seeing static in the image in all content what setting can i adjust to fix this thx.

I notice in my C3 and also in this video how the brightness dynamically lows when something to bright is on the screen (like the quick changes of the menu) is the ABL and there i nothing to do about it right?

Yeah you go fast, but i can follow you. I used your tips en settings and now fully enjoying my 65 inch G3. I loved it already out of the box. But know it's absolutely fantastic. I didnt get the SDR content to work for me, but its perfect now. Thanks for your video! Just got me the G3 last weekend in discount now the G4 is there. Lovely tv!

What are the values supposed to be on the xbox screen when you click all 4 triggers?

Hello classy I have a question I am hoping you could help me with. I have an LG C3 and when I play a game if the video range is on auto the picture seems a little washed. If I changed the video range to limited that seems to correct the washed out colors but it will crush blacks. I play in SDR and I play on PS5. I am hoping you can help me with the crushed blacks as I tend to favor the video range in limited. Unless you have tips for deeper blacks with the auto range.

Looking forward to the PC settings video - cheers

Hey, Classy. Can you give a quick explanation on the 22 point White Balance Signal Level adjustment from 100% to 2.5%? Or point me to one of your videos if you’ve explained it already? Like, what is this doing exactly? What changes are happening from say 100% to 50%, or 50% to 25%? How did you end up on 2.5% and not 0%? You’re the only person I’ve seen mention doing this, just curious because I can’t find any info on it. My G3 definitely crushes blacks in SDR, so I’m willing to give it a shot.

What picture mode is the TV when you are adjusting the game optimizer in SDR?

What stand is that? I need a good stand that doesn’t tilt the tv back any

Can you please check if it switches audio mode to game optimizer when you restart a pc, switch hdr or start a game on pc? my c1 does that all the time. i will get c3 to stop this! I've also seen somewhere that it has faster input switching and better DTM

is it possible to change the screen size in gaming? so you go frome original 42, to 27 for example.. I now the LG oled flex has this settings

what settings should i use with my PC ?

When they released this new tvs?

How about tinting on new MLA panel?

Can you explain, color depth at 55 will be less saturated? I use 50 and the colors seem oversaturated to me, or I'm just used to the weak color of LG CX ?

When going to set Aspect Ratio (6:30), mine is grayed out. How to enable the setting?

Wjy do you have amd free sync on

03.20.17 on a c3 randomly gets the hdmi handshake issue, only recently started happening after having the tv a month so no clue if this update is recent. Such a pain having to get up an unplug the HDMI cable >.

Excellent job! Prefer this to that g3 thread over at avs...that thread is disaster, great job Chromejob.

what stand is that, and is it for a 65 or 77? looking for a better stand for my LG 77G3... the LG stand is not great...

I’m kinda confused on the PS5 set up. In the LG G3 thread on AVS Forums you stated game mode isn’t accurate but in this video I think that’s how you set up HGIG? “Game mode is much further from luminance targets than FMM, it’s less accurate.” Can you clarify this?

Hi there Classey. I have 65 inch G2 for 1650 euro, Samsung s95c for 3000 with deal, Sony a95k for 2700 and Samsung s95b for 1500. I thought of going to LG G2 but I don’t know whether Samsung would be preferred choice for the price. I watch movies and not competitive games. Just concerned about Samsung s95b. Is it worth it for long term or need to go to Sony a95k or new Samsung s95c has good heat sink and can get a bit accurate then s95b

Idk what happened but a lot of my picture settings in sdr and hdr are greyed out now?? And how can I make the volume indicator show up when I’m using earc. Update: I turned off 4:4:4 pass through and qms and that did the trick. Are they not suppose to be on

When I open a game like mw3 the lgc3 goes dark for. Second with hdr logo on top right, could I make this going that dark moment stop or how can I smooth it out

Any thoughts for pc?

Hey , while watching a sports match i get this ball flickering when its moving on a fast speed . What shud i do in trumotion. Please help 😢

I just bought a C2 will this work?

3:05 i tried .75X like you recommend just for a few seconds and that was hilarious lol

Hello. I have a LG Oled B3. is it normal to have a small shade of purple on the edges of the more visible gray and white colors?

will these settings work with a C2?

Hello. Does anyone know how to set transparent menu in LG G3?

Which demo video is playing in this video can u paste the link pls

Sup Classy, few issues on my C3, Is the adjust brightness in 22 point only on the G3 ? In HDR Game mode I only have 22 point Code value - which is at 1023 I don’t have anything below that other than 712 ? and then the RGB ? I don’t have the adjust And my Game Mode in the optimiser is greyed out when on the xbox sx HDR calibration screen and it is in HDR Game mode ? I can’t seem to get the standard to highlight…. Any chnace you can maybe make a refresh video but just for gaming as I have followed all to a T Thanks homie, hope you are good

Hey man. I used to have the C9 and was able to compare it to the S95B that I now have. While brightness wise S95B easily won that, I did thing the picture quality (how crisp a game looks) on the C9. Would you agree that's the case here too? Also, HDR games wise, specular highlights such as sun, fire effects, I assume that's still significantly better on Samsung QD-OLED?

This might have been mentioned somewhere and I missed it, but if anyone is finding they are unable to change the game visual mode, I found that I have to also have the sound on game mode.

This is how to improve the picture on the 4K olde?

Will you also do a G4 settings video, like this one? :)

will these setting work in LG C1

How do you change the fps

Hi Classy, ​​for movies on apps like netflix,prime,disney as close as possible to the reference are they like you showed in the video? Do we see details in dark scenes? Thank you

Great setup guide. Setting my 55G3 up tomorrow. Mind if I friend you on D2?

If you use DTM on for gaming, do you calibrate the ps5 settings with HGIG then switch to DTM on in the game or calibrate in DTM on?

Hmmm, my aspect ratio option is grayed out? I cannot click and change to the suggested setting

Hello! What Oled Pixel Brightness value should be in completely dark room for HDR and Dolby Vision ?

Hi Classy Awesome video. Many thanks for this. Will you be doing an identical video for Samsung S95C? Much interested in this one 😊 Keep up the good work 👏

Sill got the handshake issue. Cant lauch any hdr game when set to 4k/120 without losing signal. Unplugging the hdmi cable, or turning off/on vrr helps (or dropping it to 4k/60), but its very annoying

What is the video used in the beginning with the lobster?

Can you please do a video about calibrating HDR with a G3 in Windows 11? I stream games from my PC to the TV using the Moonlight app directly on webOS. I have enabled HDR but the colors seems a little bit washed out :(

@classy Do you need to wait until you have at least 100 hours of screen time to do these changes?

Hi, thanks for the video. Most of my Game Optimizer Settings are greyed and not adjustable..😢 do you know the reason?

Is anyone experiencing issue with Dynamic Tone Mapping not being available on the Advanced Settings menu under Brightness. Thx