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HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:46:07 GMT

Hi,

i recently purchased a Sony 4K TV Model KD49X8005CBU. I also updated it to the new firmware. I am interested in HDR. Sony support confirmed the latest firmware update included HDR support.

I believe that HDR transfer requires the HDMI specification 2.0a.

Does anyone know if my TV has HDMI 2.0a ports?

Thank you.

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:32:08 GMT

Hi there

HDR as you have said has already been enabled on a previous FW update. As far as im aware, HDMI 2.0a will be added at the next FW update in Feb. Currently there are no devices on the market to take advantage of HDMI 2.0a, but devices are expected in 2016 in the form of 4K bluray players.

Cheers

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:57:41 GMT

Hi Quinnicus,

that's great news.

How do we know what's included in a firmware update? I don't recall any information when I last updated the firmware. So it was a blind update for me?

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:58:20 GMT

hanks for your help

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:58:50 GMT

Thanks*

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:11:01 GMT

Thats ok

Unfortunately Sony are very very vague on whats included in FW updates. They list a couple of things, but in reality its far more. Unfortunately this wont change.

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:14:20 GMT

Hi, OK thanks.

May I ask another question? I believe 4K Blu Ray will include 10bit colour. Does my TV support this?

Thanks

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:24:37 GMT

Off the top of my bookmarks, i cant find official link to documentation, but its a 8 bit panel. Turn on goigle translate for this link.

http://forum.setcombg.com/sony-телевизори/54868-sony-телевизори-2015-a-50-print.html

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:32:34 GMT

Very useful thanks.:smileyhappy:

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:34:48 GMT

Your welcome

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:45:17 GMT

Hi, me again. The chart is very useful but has raised a couple of questions for me.

A. Some of the higher models have 10 bit running of an 8 bit IPS display. Is my display capable of 10bit with a firmware upgrade?

B Under the HDR column mine is listed as limited? What does this mean compared to Full HDR?

Thanks again.

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 21:05:51 GMT

A - No, its 8 bit via panel, i dont think it is firmware

B - Limited is referring to the colour gamut, i believe (ie 8 bit) so goes hand in hand with each other.

A good link to explain things are:

http://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1435052975

At the end of the day, th X8005 is a good 4K TV, but is priced at the budget end. So there will be differences to the high end of Sonys range, in terms of hardware, features and price.

Cheers

Re: HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Costeta — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 21:21:08 GMT

Hi, I accept your point about my TV. I'm very pleased with it.

Thanks again.