topic Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1 in Android TV

KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:36:39 GMT

Hi all,

2nd question in a short space of time after my 1st question was answered very quickly!

Looking to get KD65XH9005 for gaming. It is listed as one of 2 TV's that will have 2 x HDMI 2.1 ports, but requires a firmware update to enable all the features - VRR / ALLM / 4k@120 (I believe eArc is already enabled and can run on HDMI 2.0). Does anyone know if the firmware has been updated to include these features or if not, any dates as to when they will enable it? Will it be done to coincide with the PS5 release?

I hope that Sony don't go back on their word and promise it will be enabled and never come round to updating the firmware.

Thanks.

Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

rooobb — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:02:39 GMT

The firmware is not still released and you won't find any official date commitment. It will be released for sure though

Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:07:37 GMT

Thanks for the response again.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

Win_88 — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:41:43 GMT

Sony has an app out that announces updates if you're interested: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00204426?cpint=spt-subfooter_sbs

Win_88

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:14:45 GMT

Brilliant, that's a great help. Downloaded the app, looks good, here's hoping for news of a firmware update soon!

Thanks!

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

zubs2020 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:28:52 GMT

I wouldn't rely on Sony giving a firm date on when the update will be available. The model should have been released with the HDMI 2.1 features available ready of of the box like LG do on many sets. It is unlikely that the firmware will be ready in time for PS5 launch, more likely 2021. If Sony go back on their word, then under the sales of goods act in UK, return the TV to the retailer for a replacement or refund.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:49:29 GMT

Thanks, not news I wanted to hear, but I knew I would run that risk before I bought it. I was hoping the update would come before the PS5 launch, but I took my chance. I have no idea why Sony would even risk not getting the firmware ready or out of the box as they market HDMI 2.1 features so much, it seems ridiculous.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

rooobb — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:47:45 GMT

https://youtu.be/fBxSs-nJypg

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:57:19 GMT

Thanks for that. Doesn't sound great, vague dates as always from Sony is never good thing. I find it crazy that the company that produces the most popular games console in the world is not able to co-ordinate with their own TV arm to produce an end to end system that is optimised on day 1 whilst other companies (e.g. LG) are ready for it. How can this be? I think this is a missed opportunity by Sony not to shift far more TV's based on the demand for PS5 by not being ready for it. Guess the 2.1 gaming features will have to wait for a few more months then, assuming they will turn up at all.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

rooobb — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:59:49 GMT

@aitongho ha scritto:

Guess the 2.1 gaming features will have to wait for a few more months then, assuming they will turn up at all.

Keep in mind that most of the new gaming feature at launch on PS5 (and xbox as well) will be potential, no HDR game using 4k@120fps is planned as of now

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:05:23 GMT

That's true also. I guess I'm just niggled that LG and Samsung can have this stuff ready out of the box when Sony has the biggest motivation to get it right with the PS5 and they are lagging behind. I'm sure I'll get over it 🙂

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

zubs2020 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:02:32 GMT

ok, out of the blue. Sony has released a firmware update today to enable 4k/120 . The VRR etc update will follow at at a later date.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:01:33 GMT

Brilliant news! thanks for the update. I'll take a look later to see if the update has gone through on my TV and report back.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:07:57 GMT

Just want to report back to say that my KD65XH9005BU received a firmware update (v6.0384) last night and it had the added functionality:

Support for Apple TV app

Enables 4k@120hz support for PS5

Enables eARC support

Parental control for limiting viewing time

Solves issue where channels switch by themselves after changing the channel order

As zubs2020 mentioned earlier on, the VRR and ALLM will be enabled at a later date for the gamers amongst us. At least its good news that they have at least partially kept to their promise so far of including the HDMI 2.1 features.

Hope you may find this information useful.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

GreenySCFC — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:15:09 GMT

Hi, I installed the update early hours this morning. Since the update I seem to get terrible popping from the built in speakers when I'm on a hdmi 4 (enhanced 4k/120)connection to my ps4 Pro. I also get terrible lip sync now. When I go to the TV apps the speakers are fine and lip sync is great its only when I use my ps4 do I get these problems. I've only had these problems since the update. Kd65xh929 6bu. Is there anyone that could help/advise on a way to solve this?

Many thanks

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:25:27 GMT

Hi,

I've got a different model TV to you (KD65XH9005BU), I've been on Netflix / Sky TV / media player app since the firmware upgrade and lip synch is fine on all of them. I haven't used my PS4 yet, but I'll have a go tonight and let you know if there are any issues with gaming, however I don't use my PS4 to play media apps, I use the apps on the TV direct.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

GreenySCFC — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:07:19 GMT

Thanks pal. The TV apps work great, its just when using the ps4 I get speaker crackle/popping using YouTube, Netflix and playing blu Ray films. The sound issues don't start straight away its about 3-5 minutes in. the lip sync issue on seems to be you tube and Netflix only atm.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

aitongho — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:10:02 GMT

Any reason why you are going via your PS to use those apps rather than direct through TV? I always thought going through a device connected to the TV just adds an extra layer that isn't required if you can use the native apps on the TV. Not for one moment saying its wrong, just curious that's all.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

GreenySCFC — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:24:11 GMT

I do normally use the TV apps but was checking ps4 was mainly for games and blu Ray films and had issues with both with the crackle/popping of speakers then check YouTube and Netflix when I got the lip sync issues.

Re: Rif.: KD65XH9005 - HDMI 2.1

GreenySCFC — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:20:36 GMT

Hiya mate. Just a quick update, I've been able to solve the problem by doing a "forced factory reset" did it about an 40 is minutes ago and everything atm seems to be fine now.

I'll drop a link here on how to do a forced factory reset if you need it.

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00159906

Copy and paste if the link doesn't work but it as of writing this it has solved my issue.

Thanks for your help. 👍