Reduce image retention or non-uniformity on your OLED TV screen

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Image retention occurs due to the degradation of screen uniformity caused by continuously displaying the same screen for a specific time. In terms of the appearance on the screen, image retention and non-uniformity are similar.

After using the TV, turn it off with the Power button on the remote and leave it off overnight (or for more than six hours). You should perform this operation every time you use the TV.

Note: Don't unplug the AC cord or cut off the power supply during this procedure.

You can also reduce image retention and non-uniformity by performing the Panel Calibration.  This will make the TV appear as if it was turned off overnight.

1. On the remote control, press the Quick Settings ( or ) button.
2. Select Settings → System → Retail mode settings → Picture reset mode → On.
3. Unplug the power cord while the TV is on, then plug it back in.
4. Before running the Panel calibration, a dialog message will appear on the screen. Start the Panel calibration from this dialog.
   Notes:
   • If Picture reset mode is On and you disconnect and reconnect the power cord and then turn on the TV, it will go into standby for approximately 10 minutes to perform the Panel calibration. After it completes, the power will restart and display the TV screen.
   • After this operation, set Picture reset mode back to Off.
   • By setting Picture reset mode to On, the settings for picture and sound will be reset. Record your current settings before performing the panel calibration. You can restore your original settings after returning Picture reset mode to Off.

Refer to the following article for more information: Notes on using OLED TVs (about image retention)