Sony UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-ray player

[StingingVelvet]

I think some others waaaaaay back in the day said this player only outputs 4:4:4 for 4k. I forget the details, but I'm pretty sure that was the case.

[eddievanhalen]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I think some others waaaaaay back in the day said this player only outputs 4:4:4 for 4k. I forget the details, but I'm pretty sure that was the case.

I've had always set my X-800 to 4:4:4 and not to Auto, I think 1080p BD's (no upscaling done on the player but by my Samsung 49" 4K HDR set) look cleaner and it doesn't seem/look to have an efect on 4K HDR playback. Maybe my Samsung TV set chroma upsampling from 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 (and eventualy to RGB) is a bit subpar and the Sony X-800 does a better job at it and that's why regular BD's look better.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by eddievanhalen

I've had always set my X-800 to 4:4:4 and not to Auto, I think 1080p BD's (no upscaling done on the player but by my Samsung 49" 4K HDR set) look cleaner and it doesn't seem/look to have an efect on 4K HDR playback. Maybe my Samsung TV set chroma upsampling from 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 (and eventualy to RGB) is a bit subpar and the Sony X-800 does a better job at it and that's why regular BD's look better.

I tried setting it to 4:4:4 last night after reading your post and the two BDs I watched did maybe look slightly "cleaner." That could be a placebo though.

[bulldog_426]

Does anyone have this bluray player hooked up to a Sony X900e. I've got both TV and player hooked up to a reviver using HDMI 2 because that port has the enhanced display signal for HDR. I get not picture using that setting. I have to switch the TV (HDMI 2) back to standard display. I have the HDR setting on the Player on Auto. I have my Xbox One X also hooked up and it works fine with the enhanced setting on that HDMI port. Any info greatly appreciated.

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by bulldog_426

Does anyone have this bluray player hooked up to a Sony X900e. I've got both TV and player hooked up to a reviver using HDMI 2 because that port has the enhanced display signal for HDR. I get not picture using that setting. I have to switch the TV (HDMI 2) back to standard display. I have the HDR setting on the Player on Auto. I have my Xbox One X also hooked up and it works fine with the enhanced setting on that HDMI port. Any info greatly appreciated.

I have it connected to a Sony X900 e on HDMI 2(Enhanced Mode On).... Did you check your cable? Is it Premium (HDMI 2.0)?

[eddievanhalen]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I tried setting it to 4:4:4 last night after reading your post and the two BDs I watched did maybe look slightly "cleaner." That could be a placebo though.

It's not a night and day difference, it's subtle, but for me it is there.

[bulldog_426]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

I have it connected to a Sony X900 e on HDMI 2(Enhanced Mode On).... Did you check your cable? Is it Premium (HDMI 2.0)?

What are your settings

Using these cables
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketf...?skuId=3720002

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by bulldog_426

What are your settings

Using these cables
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketf...?skuId=3720002

Settings is all AUTO with direct picture mode, Deep Color ON, HDR ON

[bluskiff]

I have been running this on my 1080p sony xbr. Missed the boat on upgrading before they totally killed 3D. If I upgrade I loose my 3D so staying put. Have figured out turning off the 4K up converter really improves the picture. Turn it from auto to off. For those still running it on a 1080p tv.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by bluskiff

I have been running this on my 1080p sony xbr. Missed the boat on upgrading before they totally killed 3D. If I upgrade I loose my 3D so staying put. Have figured out turning off the 4K up converter really improves the picture. Turn it from auto to off. For those still running it on a 1080p tv.

Don't you get black crush from the SDR conversion? On my Samsung set turning off HDR causes massive, massive black crush on any conversion setting.

[freshmanjs]

Originally Posted by eddievanhalen

How do you know that the player is sending 4:4:4 video while playing 4K HDR material despite you have it configured at 4:2:2? Does your T.V. set tells you what kind of signal is receiving? My Samsung 49" 4K HDR set only tells the resolution, frame rate and if it's HDR or not.

Yes, it does. Sony projector shows that on the info screen.

[eddievanhalen]

Originally Posted by freshmanjs

Yes, it does. Sony projector shows that on the info screen.

That is a cool feature, I whished my Samsung T.V. set had this feature.

[o_Kyle_o]

When I go to play a movie or show, rarely will it play with 5.1 sound. When it does, it eventually cuts out after a few minutes and goes mute. The only way for me to get the audio back is to change to the non-5.1 sound option. Any help with a fix would be appreciated.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by eddievanhalen

That is a cool feature, I whished my Samsung T.V. set had this feature.

I don't think there are many TVs (if at all) that show that info?

[blahsi]

Originally Posted by o_Kyle_o

When I go to play a movie or show, rarely will it play with 5.1 sound. When it does, it eventually cuts out after a few minutes and goes mute. The only way for me to get the audio back is to change to the non-5.1 sound option. Any help with a fix would be appreciated.

Are you using the second HDMI output for sound only?

[o_Kyle_o]

Originally Posted by blahsi

Are you using the second HDMI output for sound only?

No, one hdmi for video and audio. I didn't think using, if I am saying this right, arc would make a difference. And if so, would it have to be a 4k 2.2 hdcp cable for the audio?

[GenPion]

Question. I recently got this player. I’ve watched some movies now with no issues with PQ with my TV set to game mode so there is no motion interpolation. However, when watching some of the Harry Potter films recently there seemed to be some weird motion. It looked fine for one portion of the movie and then it’s luke it started having some motion issues randomly. I’ve looked at the settings and still can’t figure it out. I think it might be because of a player setting but I’m not sure. Any suggestions? I have 24p set to auto.

[PCFan]

Originally Posted by GenPion

Question. I recently got this player. I’ve watched some movies now with no issues with PQ with my TV set to game mode so there is no motion interpolation. However, when watching some of the Harry Potter films recently there seemed to be some weird motion. It looked fine for one portion of the movie and then it’s luke it started having some motion issues randomly. I’ve looked at the settings and still can’t figure it out. I think it might be because of a player setting but I’m not sure. Any suggestions? I have 24p set to auto.

Does this issue happen at the Standard/General picture setting on the TV with all artificial enhancements disabled as well? What brand is your TV?

[GenPion]

Originally Posted by PCFan

Does this issue happen at the Standard/General picture setting on the TV with all artificial enhancements disabled as well? What brand is your TV?

Game mode disables the soap opera effect on the tv itself. It’s worked great. Film mode still has it even with auto motion plus disabled. Most stuff I’ve watched on this player so far have not had any issues.

But it seems almost like a player issue. Not sure exactly.

[GenPion]

Could it be because my tv is 120hz? I know the multiplier of 24 fits. So the 24fps should be fine. If I select 24p it causes a audio delay but on auto there is no audio delay.
On the off setting the player displays 60p. That also fits into the 120hz of the tv.

In any case I’m wondering if there’s some setting that might help. The first two Harry Potter movies looked AMAZING but the others (digital instead of film) have had scenes that look perfect and others where the motion isn’t as smooth.

I’d check out the 60p setting more but movies are 24fps so I’m not sure if that’s a good idea or not.