Automatic adjustements to RAW image?

Hi,
I am fairly new to using Lightroom and I wondered if someone might be able to help....
I notice that when i import RAW images  into Lightroom and open them up, they immediately become dull, less vibrant and very different o the in-camera image. I have tried to find whether there is asetting which applied automatic adjustements to the image but have been unsuccessful.  This doesn't seem to happen when i use the Canon RAW processing software. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

It might be that a preset is being applied to your photos during import.
Make sure that no auttone is applied. Go >Edit >Preferences >Presets tab and make sure that <Apply auto tone adjustments> is un-checked. See screen shot:
When you import images into Lr, on the right side in the Import Dialog under <Apply during Import> make sure that <None> is selected. See screen shot:
Irrespective of that, your image will look different than on your camera display.
It is sometimes assumed that the image on camera display must be the "correct" image. That is not so. The camera creates a tiny JPG for display that is not representative of the Raw image. Lr gives you a better rendition of your image.
If it looks flat and dull - that is not a flaw. Contrast and saturation or vibrancy can always and easily be adjusted. In fact, a flat looking image is easier to work with.
A "crispy" looking image seems "better" at first. But often the contrast and/or the saturation are too high and detail gets lost. This might not be visible on the screen but becomes apparent when the image is printed.
Aside from that: Lr can show you the image correctly only when your monitor is calibrated.

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