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Do LG 4K TVs automatically upscale 1080p content, or do I need to enable a specific setting to get the best picture quality

LG 4K TVs do not automatically upscale 1080p content. You need to enable a specific setting to get the best picture quality.

The setting you need to enable is called Upscaling or 4K Upscaling. This feature is usually found in the TV's picture settings menu. When you enable upscaling, the TV will automatically convert lower-resolution content, such as 1080p, to fit the native resolution of the panel, which is 3840 x 2160 pixels for a 4K TV.

Upscaling is necessary because 1080p content does not have enough pixels to fill the entire screen of a 4K TV. Without upscaling, the image would appear stretched and distorted, with black bars on the sides.

LG's 4K TVs come with advanced upscaling technology that can enhance lower-resolution content, making it look stunning on the high-resolution display of the TV. The TV can upscale 1080p content to 4K by adding additional pixels of information into the image to improve its clarity.

In summary, to get the best picture quality on your LG 4K TV, you need to enable the upscaling feature in the picture settings menu. This will ensure that lower-resolution content, such as 1080p, is automatically converted to 4K, filling the entire screen and providing a sharper and more detailed image.

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