TCL 2023 TVs - recommended picture settings tested on C745 model
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Picture settings for TCL 2023 TVs, made after calibration and analysis of 55-inch 55C745 FALD LED LCD TV.
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I'm waiting on 55c745k to be delivered to me pn 27th Dec. This video was timed to perfection. Thanks 👍
Very useful content, thank you. Happy New Year.
Outstanding tutorial - really appreciate the time you took to go through each setting.
Just about to watch Dune 2 (via Stremio installed directly on the TV - no more Firestick needed!!) and the colours already look 10x better.
Thank you!
Thank you very much, glad you like my tutorial. How did you like Dune 2?
thank you, this was extremely informative
You're very welcome!
Just brought your pdf... can"t wait to have the TV !
Sounds great! Thanks for your support!
Nice , wonder if this could work for the C805 also ?
Yes
very good video, thank you)
Glad you liked it!
Helpful.
Thankyou .. excellent detail on settings for my tv just what I wanted. I could never get game mode to activate with pc input from setting and i never knew quick menue was possible.
You're very welcome!
teşekkürler darko, mutlu yıllar 👍
Thanks for watching, but it is not my birthday :)
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Very good and structured review, thank you for the effort!
I have one short question about the TV though: How is the image stability in regard to the viewing angles? I know it is a VA panel, so it shouldn't be the best in class, but still, I read TCL was working on improving in that area.
Including this Info and maybe a short clip walking around the TV from left to right or vice versa would be hightly useful and appreciated from the perspective of the potential buyer!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for that video! And BIG thanks for the calibration profiles!❤ Without them in Movie mode and after some „common/amateur” adjustments, for me screen looked really average or even poor. But after applying them I’m totally satisfied and happy with what I see 😉 White balance settings are real final touch 👌🙂 Great job Darko!
Is there a chance you could create a profile for Dolby Vision?🤗 I promise I will be the first person to buy it 🙂
Thanks so much Daniel, I’m happy that you are happy with the picture! I’ll be doing automatic calibration on C745 and test the import/export function hopefully over the weekend. If it works fine, I’ll add the profiles to the existing products on Payhip so if you’ve purchased them before, then you’ll be able to download them immediately. I’ll send a notification when the files are revised.
I did this on c805 and picture is great. It's amazing TV.
Nice! Which screen size do you have? Do you have Local dimming option in the Picture - Brightness menu?
I have 55inch, and local dimming is in advance setting brightness menu, I think the same as in your video. Picture quality is great, blacks are almost like oled, fast interface, only little slow when switching to antenna channels 2sec.,overall I'm very satisfied
Do you maybe have suggestions about audio settings?
Hi Darko, i have buyed c805 by your advice. I am very happy by now. Could this settings work on c805? Or it need some additional tweeking?
Do a full gig in Glasgow please
9:36 the only setting that i need to adjust, and why I've watched many videos is HDR mode to be fully turned off. You have the option to turn it off when you go to expert calibration but I don't have that setting. Did you change anything in the secret menu by chance? Would love to get your help with this.
Hi - no, I haven't changed anything in the settings, the setting is here on both C745 and C805 retail models that I've tested.
Hi Darko, i recently bought a TCL P635, and i need your help to calibrate my TV for gaming.
Could you show me what are the best values for backlight, contrast, sharpness, color etc?
i know its a bit weird but i really trust your knowledge.
Hi Lucas - after you've applied tips from this video, what are the impressions on the image? You can apply same tips shown in this video for gaming, just enable Game mode / Game master.
I got a brand new 75" tcl qled today and had to put it in the stand as my bracket is too high. Is it normal on these type of tvs to have visible white bits like lamps shining from the edges of some parts of the screen when it is in dark scenes etc? You can't see it in normal brightness viewing
Thanks a lot I have same tv and best settings love the tv amazing value for price, one question when I play miles Morales in fidelity and vrr 120 on if I record my tv on camera with 60fps it shows flicker but with my eyes on tv it looks fine, is it safe to play or will it hurt my eyes? but I can only see on video through phone not myself
It is because of refresh rate difference plus your room lighting could be at different frequency. Only if you use black frame insertion that could cause issues long term.
Thank you for this!
Got two questions please
1. Do you also get an annoying popup about energy efficiency every time you change the settings?
2. I don't see the gamma and many of the other settings you mentioned in the video (running latest software) any suggestions?
Hey Tom!
1. Yes, I also get this notification...
2. That's strange - is this the case for different inputs and different signal types?
i think u have adaptive content ON. try to set it OFF. its in 7:20min. then u should see more settings
@@ekiprkl6059 I will test it, thank you!
great video. how does this tv handle reflections ? does it have a matte finish ? thank you
Thanks! Screen is semi glossy so you can see reflections, especially if you have a light source behind the screen. Competitor models in this price segment are similar in this regard. Take a look at C805 which is even brighter so it can combat reflections more efficiently.
I have a q7 - can you comment which settings help in a bright room?
Darko please make video about Hisense 55U6KQ, thank you!
I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion!
Hi, does this settings work on 2024 models, my tv is 43c655 (43T7b the same)?
what maximum nit value should be set during the hdr calibration board (in the console)? 1000 nits?
Is this work on c645 series bro?
How do i get those images (the ones with HDR,dolby vision, etc...), to help me setting up the tv, sorry for bad english.
you need to turn on proper content. HDR could be found in youtube and Dolby Vision - Apple TV, Netflix etc
Can I use these calibrated settings for my TCL android tv for gaming? I use game mode for gaming and movie mode for everything else 😊
I don't have the same model tv as you showed in the video jus asking.
Hey, yes you can use same tips for Game or PC mode.
How does local dimming affect input lag? Like for best possible blacks. HDTVtest didn't see a difference with c735 how is it with c745? Can I put it on best local dimming setting?
I read the inputlag are around 5 to 13ms depending about resolution, framerate and tv options.
Then i guess 7ms maximum !
@@dim5634 I got the TV and tbh I don't feel any input lag it's awesome auch a great TV.
Is this for all 2023 models.. because im getting the s5 98 inch..thxs
May be is just me, buy when I'm watching CZcams content 4k the some parts do like this blinking or shaking with movies especially in very bright moments, it's annoying, I been trying several things but i can't get rid of that. My tv its a c805 , any suggestions?
Is this the same as the one in your Payhip? So, I don’t need to buy it anymore? 🤔
PDF documents offer more details for all types of content.
Will these tips and the pdfs help with a C805k as i've heard the tv is a better version of this tv?
Hi - generally yes, though there are small changes. I’ll see to make separate PDFs for C755/C805 model.
@TVguyDarko Thanks alot for your response😁 and understood. Do you have a rough idea as to when you might create this separate PDF as i'm looking to get the C805K hopefully in June?
Hi brother I have this tv and there is slight flickering when using game mode 120hz vrr how do I fix this it's more noticeable when game light shifts from light to dark and in some game menu like gta 5 and COD going through options just flicker the screen
Hi Darko, how is the TCL C745 holding? Is it worth it?
Hi - it is still great. There was a software update that added AutoCal support via Calman software. I’ll make a video about it.
Auto dimming on or off?
Purchased "TCL C745 (C74 series) 4K UHD TV picture settings - HDR (2023)" from website. Product not delivered, no communication from seller.
How to use 4K@120hz with old games on PS5? Some of games are still 30fps with Quality or Fidelity. I used VRR 144hz in TCL C745. I fixed motion refresh just like yours.
First of all, you need to see what games support 120hz, and there are very few of them. Do you think that if you have a TV with 120hz you will be able to play games? come on.
144hz is set to connect a computer, not a console.
@@tomaszrutkowski5449 Thank you! I understand
Could you help me with my p635? I want the best settings for gaming and i trust your opinion.
Hi - with what exactly are you struggling with?
I would like to get the best setting for gaming, I have a PS5 and I can't adjust the settings for brightness, contrast, color, color temperature, etc.@@TVguyDarko
Dose these settings work for the QM8?
Haven't tried since QM8 is not available in Croatia... If the options are the same/similar then it should work.
Hi do you know how to remove automatic Dolby Vision mode? It’s destroying every settings I made before
Hi - what do you mean? Dolby Vision will activate automatically in built-in streaming apps that support it - the only way to avoid this is to use the app from external device which either doesn't support DV or on which you could disable it. But DV can be nicely adjusted, in the same way as for HDR10 and SDR signals. In my tests DV looks the best, in terms of dynamic range.
I have the TCL 55C745K. When playing Dolby Vision via USB on a external HD i get purple and green screen. Is this down to the DV settings or is it another problem.
Hi - this is happening to me as well, seems to depend on the DV Profile of the content. Some plays fine, some have incorrect colors.
professionalsupport.dolby.com/s/article/What-is-Dolby-Vision-Profile?language=en_US
Settings for Dolby Vision content?
Dolby Vision Dark and that’s pretty much it.
Hello. I just got this TV and it seems the menu differs a bit. I guess some updates occurred in the meantime. You said Local Dimming is covered by Local Contrast setting. However now I see both options Local Dimming, Local Contrast and Dynamic Contrast has also been introduced. To me explanations of all 3 settings sound the same. Would you care to explain what are the differences or at least how is best to set them? At the moment I have the first two on High the the third one disabled. Thank you
Correct, I also see those options on C805 I’m curently testing. Local contrast is local dimming and you should use that control and disable all other.
@@TVguyDarko if local contrast is local dimming, then what does local dimming option do? :D
Curious..
Is this tutorial relevant to the C845 as well?
Hi! Yes, it is applicable, though on your model you will probably have Local Dimming option in the Brightness menu. Use it to enable local dimming as Local Contrast doesn't work on mini LED TVs (based on my C805 testing).
Does this settings work on c805 as well?
Yes.
maybe you have best pictures settings for football?😊
Hi - same tips apply, except for football and sports in general you will probably increase Backlight and maybe Gamma to get brighter image.
Hi I have c805 and on the box it says that supports Dolby vision iq but in the menu I don't see eny settings for Dolby vision at all
Dolby vision menu only appears when your PS5 or XBOX Dolby Vision is enabled within the console settings, also the game you're playing with has to support Dolby Vision otherwise the menu doesn't appear and you also have to be playing the game, but if you quit the game and go back to the console menus, Dolby vision disappears.
Hi - when playing Dolby Vision content, you should have Dolby Vision IQ Picture mode. Do you have it?
@@TVguyDarkoI dint find eny Dolby vision content yet. I looking for and I tell you.
@@TVguyDarko Yeah, Dolby Vision IQ picture mode appears when I use a supported device such as my Amazon Firestick. But when playing Xbox Series X, I can turn on game mode for Dolby Vision Gaming. However, when Game Mode is off it returns to Dolby IQ picture mode. Furthermore if I turn off Dolby Vision within the Xbox Menu settings, I receive HDR mode. It's confusing, but that's how it works on the c805.
Same model no blur reduction settings ?
Which screen size?
@@TVguyDarko 55
My settings keep resetting, any fix for this? For example every tv turn on auto puts it on low output mode
Have you checked that it's in home mode not store.
@@BlutoSlice yes it was on since the installation of tv, settings keep persisting now, no idea what happened
@hrvojekaic7062 did you fix this
Is there any ghosting while playing games because of the VA panel
Yes, mainly in darker areas/scenes which is a typical behaviour for VA panels. IPS panels are better, but much better are only OLED screens.
@@TVguyDarko How noticeable is the ghosting? Based on your experience with many VA panel-type tvs over the years would you say its better or worse than average?
So you leave brightness and contrast at 100 ?
Yes for HDR content. Of course, if you find the image too bright, for example while watching it in dark room, then you can reduce Brightness to the lower level or activate light sensor. How to enable Light sensor is explained here: czcams.com/users/shortsQfDY39GHJDM
@TVguyDarko tried it but find smart hdr best on the tcl p638 . Movie mode and standard have drop in picture quality
Avec ces nouvelles TV il faut être étalonneur professionnel😅
Definitely!
You didn't change anything in game mode. so should they stay default?
Yes, Game mode by default is very accurate so no need to adjust anything specifically.
@@TVguyDarkoHGIG on or off
I bought; it arrived brand new. it did not work. It seems it has a famous black screen problem.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully the replacement unit will arrive soon.
I use tcl c745. But ımax mode cant see. Help please
try play some 4k content (youtube, netflix etc..) and try change settings then
Cannthis work for c805?
Yes - I just got C805 for testing and menus and picture controls are the same.
Does this work on c755?
Yes.
jak już skalibrujesz to mógłbyś zaprezentować tv naziemna dvbt można wtedy ocenić robote
Thanks, but due to copyrights and the fact that I would need to record the content to play it back on calibrated and default state, I use other material to evaluate.
Guys settings for 805 ?
Same tips as in this video. I’ll
make a new one for C805 but mainly focusing on the different options I’ve encountered.
Can you add Turkish subtitles to your videos?
You should be able to use automatically generated ones.
Disregard what he is saying. Some of the recommendation are totally non sensical. Cinema mode and color temp all the way to warm ? That is awful.
Disable everything you can on this TV. TCL is botching hard with their setting to the point is not watchable. You will go on a TV post and see nice blobs of color ... nice but blobs, no definition.
Don't max contrast and brightness. I use brightness at 90, contrast 50, see what suits you. Any dynamic thing off! Color, tint, color temp default (mid). Sharpness 0, digital noise off. Motion clarity is up to you.
Again, if you are watching native 4k content, everything looks well. If you let your TV to upscale and improve lower resolution content, it's going to be a mess. Disable everything and keep the bare minimum. Unless ofc you like watching something colorful but lacking details.
And remember, every input is with it's setting. Or so I noticed. If you plug you PS5 or a PC, your need to redo the settings for that hdmi port (after switching).
Does this work on c845?
Yes!