topic Re: 49xe9005 - questions in Android TV

49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:09:00 GMT

I've just bought the 49xe9005 and have a few questions:

- Has the TV been updated to accept HLG as promised in various reviews?

- Do the Netflix & YouTube apps play 4k HDR videos via the internal app?

- Does anyone have any details of preferred picture settings?

Many thanks

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

jumpsuit — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:55:27 GMT

Yes - HLG is supported in the 6.2602 update for your model.

Yes - they play 4K content in the internal apps.

Preferred picture settings really are up to the user, but if you

open up your Youtube app you'll find a few recommendation videos on there.

Hope this helps.

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:58:07 GMT

Thanks very much for your reply.

Do the apps also play 4K HDR?

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

jumpsuit — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:21:01 GMT

Hi again

You're welcome

For Youtube have a look at this example of 4k content:

For Netflix here's some info about Netflix Ultra HD:

"If your device supports Netflix Ultra HD streaming and you have a plan that offers it, you can search Netflix for the terms "4K" or "UltraHD" from that device to find titles available in Ultra HD.

*For TV shows, some earlier seasons may not be available in Ultra HD."

Click for more info

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:26:58 GMT

Thanks very much for all your help.

What I am struggling to understand is do the apps play 4k content in HDR? I know they support 4k but unsure about HDR capability?

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

jumpsuit — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:18:37 GMT

Hiya

I will triple check this and get back to you

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

jumpsuit — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:42:35 GMT

Hi @mobilyuk

The answer is yes

Here's some more info for you:

"Your TV should automatically display HDR compatible content. However, when watching HDR content from HDMI devices, you'll have to change the HDMI signal format.

Currently, there are number of different mediums that support HDR:

Internet Streaming: Apps such as Netflix and Amazon video*
4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Players
PS4/PS4 Pro and other consoles"

Have a look at this page

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

Jecht_Sin — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:24:19 GMT

mobilyuk wrote:
What I am struggling to understand is do the apps play 4k content in HDR? I know they support 4k but unsure about HDR capability?

To see if the TV is playing video in HDR simply go into the Picture Setting pressing the Action Menu. If the content is played in HDR it will show an HDR logo in the top right. You may notice it anyway because when in HDR the interface colors get a bit washed.

And NO, YouTube still doesn't play in HDR in any Bravia with Android TV. Apparently the HDR API is bugged (or not yet fully implemented). We must wait for an Android update, I suppose.

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:58:48 GMT

Thanks

It's what I suspected. I presume Netflix also is unable to support HDR?

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

jumpsuit — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:39:51 GMT

Hi again

Netflix does

In brief:

Netflix HDR 10 - Yes

YouTube VP9 HDR -No

YouTube HDR 10 - Yes

Hope that will set your mind at rest

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

stormyuk — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:35:58 GMT

Hi,

I have a 49EX9005. How do I configure YouTube for HDR and is there some example link Is can use for some videos?

Thanks

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

stormyuk — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:51:38 GMT

Hmmm oddly I have to force HDR10 mode on the advanced options to get it working with YouTube. Auto does not work. Any ideas?

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:00:20 GMT

I don't think the YouTube app has HDR functionality on the XE9005.

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

stormyuk — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:27:00 GMT

It does. I've used it. The only problem is to enable HDR I have to manually select HDR10. This then detects HDR in the picture settings. Looks great. The problem is if Auto is selected it remains in standard colour.

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

mobilyuk — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:01:16 GMT

I thought selecting HDR10 shows SDR pictures but with a pseudo HDR10 image?

Re: 49xe9005 - questions

stormyuk — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:56:29 GMT

Ahh that explains it then, assume we are not getting support in Youtube then. Oh well. Thats a shame.