LG G4 Manual Video Settings

The LG G4 features comprehensive video settings that allow users to customize their viewing experience. This manual covers all video adjustment options including picture modes, color calibration, brightness controls, contrast settings, and advanced video features. Below are key sections for understanding and optimizing your LG G4's video performance.

1. Video Settings Overview 2. Picture Modes 3. Basic Video Adjustments 4. Advanced Video Controls 5. Color Management 6. Motion Settings 7. Expert Controls 8. Video Presets 9. Troubleshooting Video Issues 10. Video Specifications

Video Settings Overview

Access video settings through the Settings menu > Display > Video Settings. Key components: Picture Mode selector, Brightness/Contrast controls, Color Temperature, Sharpness, and Advanced video options.

Setting	Description
Picture Mode	Selects preset video profiles (Standard, Vivid, Cinema, Game)
Brightness	Adjusts overall screen luminance
Contrast	Controls difference between light and dark areas
Color	Adjusts color saturation intensity
Sharpness	Enhances or softens image details
Color Temperature	Sets white balance (Warm, Medium, Cool)
Tint	Adjusts green/magenta color balance
Backlight	Controls LED backlight intensity
Gamma	Adjusts mid-tone brightness curve
Noise Reduction	Reduces video artifacts and grain

Picture Modes

Select from predefined video profiles optimized for different content types.

Standard: Balanced settings for general viewing
Vivid: Enhanced brightness and saturation for vibrant colors
Cinema: Warm color temperature for movie content
Game: Reduced input lag and enhanced contrast for gaming
Sports: Optimized motion handling for fast-moving content
Expert (ISF): Professional calibration mode with advanced controls

NOTE: Changes to individual settings will switch mode to "Custom"

Basic Video Adjustments

Essential controls for everyday video optimization.

Brightness: Adjust to comfortable viewing level without crushing blacks
Contrast: Set to distinguish details in bright areas without washing out
Color: Increase for vibrant images, decrease for natural appearance
Sharpness: Moderate setting recommended to avoid artificial edges
Tint: Adjust if skin tones appear unnatural

TIP: Use test patterns for accurate calibration

Advanced Video Controls

Dynamic Contrast: Automatically adjusts contrast based on content
Super Resolution: Enhances detail in standard definition content
Color Gamut: Selects color space (Standard, Wide, Extended)
Black Level: Adjusts dark detail visibility
Real Cinema: Enables proper 24p film playback
Noise Reduction: Multiple levels for MPEG and random noise
LED Local Dimming: Enhances contrast in dark scenes

Color Management

Professional color calibration tools for accurate color reproduction.

Color Temperature: Warm2 (recommended for accurate colors), Medium, Cool, Custom

Expert Pattern: Built-in test patterns for calibration

2-Point White Balance: Adjusts gain and offset for RGB channels

20-Point White Balance: Precise adjustment across brightness levels

Color Management System: Individual hue, saturation, luminance for six colors

Motion Settings

Controls for motion handling and video processing.

Setting	Function	Recommendation
TruMotion	Motion interpolation	Off for film, Low for sports
De-judder	Reduces judder in 24p content	2-3 for natural motion
De-blur	Reduces motion blur	3-5 for fast action
Real Cinema	Proper 24p playback	On for movie content

CAUTION: High motion settings can create "soap opera effect"

Expert Controls

Professional calibration settings for advanced users.

Access through Picture Mode > Expert (ISF)
Use calibration patterns or professional tools
Adjust 2-point white balance first (gain/offset)
Fine-tune with 20-point white balance if needed
Use Color Management System for primary colors
Save settings for different inputs separately

WARNING: Incorrect calibration may degrade picture quality

Video Presets

Factory-calibrated settings for specific scenarios.

ISF Day: Optimized for bright room viewing

ISF Night: Calibrated for dark room cinema experience

HDR Effect: Simulates HDR on SDR content

Photo: Accurate color for photography

Web: Reduced blue light for computer use

Troubleshooting Video Issues

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Picture too dark	Low backlight/brightness	Increase backlight and OLED light
Colors look wrong	Incorrect color temperature	Set to Warm2 or recalibrate
Motion blur	TruMotion settings	Adjust de-blur or turn off
Black crush	Gamma setting too high	Reduce gamma to 2.2
Image too sharp	Sharpness too high	Reduce sharpness to 10-20

Reset: Settings > Picture > Reset to Initial Settings

Video Specifications

Display Type: IPS Quantum Display
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Color Depth: 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)
Color Gamut: Over 98% DCI-P3
HDR Support: HDR10, Dolby Vision
Refresh Rate: 60Hz native
Response Time: 5ms Gray-to-Gray
Viewing Angle: 178°/178°
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 native