4k hdr.

lathbury · 27th April 2017, 11:24

I have bought a Sony Android tv with 4K HDR, I don't seem to get a superior picture, is it because I get my tv signal from a co-ax cable coming out of the wall?, I live in managed accommodation so have to use the installed aerial. Thanks, John.

Teflon · 27th April 2017, 11:33

If you're watching Freeview, you won't get the benefit of 4K or HDR, as there are currently no broadcasts in either 4K or HDR.

Best bet is to search on Youtube for 4K videos, or sign up to Netflix or Amazon Video, as both services have a limited range of films and TV programmes in 4K (aka UHD) and HDR.

Cliff

klarzy · 27th April 2017, 11:58

Netflix do a monthly 4k subscription for 8 or 9.99 and have a lot of content...

You will need a high speed broadband connection to go with it or you will suffer from buffering...

You need to match the input source with the capability of the TV, you don't get a better picture by default....

spongeh · 27th April 2017, 12:22

I've can watch the opening sequence of the Grand Tour in 4K HDR on Amazon Video over and over again, it's amazing when you actually get to watch a HDR program/film ... rest of the season is a bit naf though

coolcat · 27th April 2017, 12:51

There's always Sky Q or a 4K HDR Bluray player if you don't mind paying for your Ultra Hi Def content

lathbury · 27th April 2017, 20:01

Many thanks everyone, Lots to think about there. I'll look into it all of this at the weekend. John.

WillyHeckaslike · 28th April 2017, 12:14

Some channels are available in HD on freeview, although maybe not to a very small % of the population. You will have to look some way down the channel list to find them (100+ I think in my case) and then reconfigure the list order if you want them near the front of it but both ITV and BBC are among those who duplicate their main channels in HD on freeview. I've done this and there is a marked difference in the picture quality over the standard digital tx, the colours are much more vivid, detailed and sharper.

klarzy · 28th April 2017, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

Some channels are available in HD on freeview, although maybe not to a very small % of the population. You will have to look some way down the channel list to find them (100+ I think in my case) and then reconfigure the list order if you want them near the front of it but both ITV and BBC are among those who duplicate their main channels in HD on freeview. I've done this and there is a marked difference in the picture quality over the standard digital tx, the colours are much more vivid, detailed and sharper.

but nothing in 4K... or UHD....

coolcat · 28th April 2017, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

Some channels are available in HD on freeview, although maybe not to a very small % of the population. You will have to look some way down the channel list to find them (100+ I think in my case) and then reconfigure the list order if you want them near the front of it but both ITV and BBC are among those who duplicate their main channels in HD on freeview. I've done this and there is a marked difference in the picture quality over the standard digital tx, the colours are much more vivid, detailed and sharper.

HD is not the same as 4K HDR which has a much higher image quality than even 1080p HD, bearing in mind HD Freeview, Sky etc is not even full HD being only 720p or 1080i then the leap to 4K especially on larger screens is quite significant

WillyHeckaslike · 28th April 2017, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by klarzy

but nothing in 4K... or UHD....

Indeed ... just saying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcat

HD is not the same as 4K HDR which has a much higher image quality than even 1080p HD, bearing in mind HD Freeview, Sky etc is not even full HD being only 720p or 1080i then the leap to 4K especially on larger screens is quite significant

Ditto.

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