Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 18 - Blu-ray Forum

ray0414 · 02-01-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fjerina

OK, but how do you know it is really being done and displayed? Is there an indicator (I have a Samsung JS8500) on the TV that it is displaying HDR content?

Samsung tvs currently don't have an actual indicater.

Once you learn and figure out the differences between sdr and hdr, its easy to spot (colors more solid, less clipping/blowout around people and obects).

Your backlight and contrast will kick to max.

Also, play with dynamic contrast under the advanced settings. If the picture gets much brighter like turning on a light switch as you go higher in the setting, your watching HDR. I prefer medium and sometimes high as it brings out more pop and color.

JJ · 02-01-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fjerina

OK, but how do you know it is really being done and displayed? Is there an indicator (I have a Samsung JS8500) on the TV that it is displaying HDR content?

Go to Menu. Your backlight should be at max. That's the easiest way to tell without relying on spotting image differences.

ray0414 · 02-01-2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ

Go to Menu. Your backlight should be at max. That's the easiest way to tell without relying on spotting image differences.

Except for that both sony and samsung users have reported that after playing hdr content, the tv will sometimes automatically do the settings snapback with regular 4k material, a glitch of some sort. As if the tv wrongly learned to do this at times other than when reading hdr metadata.

So this method of testing isn't 100%.

spectre08 · 02-01-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fjerina

OK, but how do you know it is really being done and displayed? Is there an indicator (I have a Samsung JS8500) on the TV that it is displaying HDR content?

i'd wager that there's a status menu you can pull up.

My LG tells me everything about the source that its getting, I dont' see why it wouldn't say HDR too if you have an HDR tv (mine isn't)

But the cable is NO different. Wires wrapped in plastic. Same number of wires, same amount of plastic.

Stanton · 02-01-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fjerina

OK, but how do you know it is really being done and displayed? Is there an indicator (I have a Samsung JS8500) on the TV that it is displaying HDR content?

Typically yes: I can confirm that my LG displays an "HDR is on" message.

dvdmike · 02-01-2016, 08:52 PM

Not the best video, but shows how the Sony works

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6d...ature=youtu.be

Derb · 02-01-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

My Sony switches to HDR mode

& then you turn it off.

JJ · 02-02-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ray0414

Except for that both sony and samsung users have reported that after playing hdr content, the tv will sometimes automatically do the settings snapback with regular 4k material, a glitch of some sort. As if the tv wrongly learned to do this at times other than when reading hdr metadata.

So this method of testing isn't 100%.

Ah. Mine has not done this yet. Didn't know this was a thing.

ray0414 · 02-02-2016, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ

Ah. Mine has not done this yet. Didn't know this was a thing.

Hasn't happened to everyone, but it's happened to a few on each side.

Georgiaboy04 · 02-02-2016, 03:11 PM

I'm seriously considering preordering this. The 45 day return policy at Best Buy should be plenty of time to determine if it's worth keeping.

BluesHD · 02-02-2016, 05:57 PM

Hello from France - and waiting for the samsung too .... to precommand in the states or not ? that is the question .... because by now no real date of launch in europ.

I've already order some UHD movies from amazon

regards

dvdmike · 02-02-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

& then you turn it off.

Is a brick the off button

Trocien · 02-02-2016, 09:50 PM

I have the Samsung UHD 4k Player on pre-order. Just need a TV. I do apologize for the question below.....

I am asking for much needed advice so I can plan accordingly.

My 1080p Plasma is finally on its way out. It was a good 11 years but now the time has come to upgrade. Thankfully UHD Blu-Ray will be releasing this year so I might as well upgrade to 4k.

Question I have is......should I wait for LG OLED 2016 models and pay upwards of $5000 bucks????

Doing so will definitely be a hardship financially, but also do-able with planning on my part.

Or should I just wait on the OLED a few more years for the tech to develop and get cheaper and instead, settle for just a LED model for around $1200-2,000?
I have looked at TVs and coming from my Plasma, I almost find the quality of the picture of the LED almost inexcusable.....I have been spoiled with amazing contrast and black levels for the last 11 years.

Thoughts?

Falaskan · 02-02-2016, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trocien

I have the Samsung UHD 4k Player on pre-order. Just need a TV. I do apologize for the question below.....

I am asking for much needed advice so I can plan accordingly.

My 1080p Plasma is finally on its way out. It was a good 11 years but now the time has come to upgrade. Thankfully UHD Blu-Ray will be releasing this year so I might as well upgrade to 4k.

Question I have is......should I wait for LG OLED 2016 models and pay upwards of $5000 bucks????

Doing so will definitely be a hardship financially, but also do-able with planning on my part.

Or should I just wait on the OLED a few more years for the tech to develop and get cheaper and instead, settle for just a LED model for around $1200-2,000?

I have looked at TVs and coming from my Plasma, I almost find the quality of the picture of the LED almost inexcusable.....I have been spoiled with amazing contrast and black levels for the last 11 years.

Thoughts?

I'm in a similar boat, but I'm going to make my plasma last and hopefully the player works fine with it. Hehe

dvdmike · 02-02-2016, 09:53 PM

Oled could very well be the way forward.
But it like all formats has issues

Trocien · 02-02-2016, 09:57 PM

True. Looking at the 2015 LG OLED models at best buy, it just seemed like the obvious choice. Reviews of OLED so far says it handles motion very well too.

But it definitely will be hard for me to say goodbye to my Plasma. Hopefully it lasts just a bit longer so I can make a timely decision lol.

Hurry up LG and announce your price for the LG OLED65B6P! (No passive 3d nor sound bar)

dvdmike · 02-02-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trocien

True. Looking at the 2015 LG OLED models at best buy, it just seemed like the obvious choice. Reviews of OLED so far says it handles motion very well too.

But it definitely will be hard for me to say goodbye to my Plasma. Hopefully it lasts just a bit longer so I can make a timely decision lol.

Hurry up LG and announce your price for the LG OLED65B6P! (No passive 3d nor sound bar)

Motion sure, but image retention is an issue and inaccurate colours are still an issue.
They are getting better, but the colour fade is the most worrying for me

Trocien · 02-02-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

Motion sure, but image retention is an issue and inaccurate colours are still an issue.
They are getting better, but the colour fade is the most worrying for me

That is partly why I feel like it might be better for me to let the format mature a bit more and just save myself some money. Can always get an OLED in a few years and move the TV I purchase now to the bedroom then.

dvdmike · 02-02-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trocien

That is partly why I feel like it might be better for me to let the format mature a bit more and just save myself some money. Can always get an OLED in a few years and move the TV I purchase now to the bedroom then.

I still want a 4k plasma, but had to go with the LCD

Trocien · 02-02-2016, 10:46 PM

Mike,

What TV Do you actively use?

4K Plasma would be amazing........................missed opportunity. Would be worth every watt it would take to power it.

02-02-2016, 03:11 PM	#350
Georgiaboy04 Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Warner Robins,Ga Blu-ray collection:111	I'm seriously considering preordering this. The 45 day return policy at Best Buy should be plenty of time to determine if it's worth keeping. Last edited by Georgiaboy04; 02-02-2016 at 03:47 PM.

02-01-2016, 08:52 PM	#346
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	Not the best video, but shows how the Sony works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6d...ature=youtu.be

02-02-2016, 05:57 PM	#351
BluesHD New Member Member since:Feb 2016 Location:France, Picardy	Hello from France - and waiting for the samsung too .... to precommand in the states or not ? that is the question .... because by now no real date of launch in europ. I've already order some UHD movies from amazon regards

02-02-2016, 09:50 PM	#353
Trocien Junior Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:9	I have the Samsung UHD 4k Player on pre-order. Just need a TV. I do apologize for the question below..... I am asking for much needed advice so I can plan accordingly. My 1080p Plasma is finally on its way out. It was a good 11 years but now the time has come to upgrade. Thankfully UHD Blu-Ray will be releasing this year so I might as well upgrade to 4k. Question I have is......should I wait for LG OLED 2016 models and pay upwards of $5000 bucks???? Doing so will definitely be a hardship financially, but also do-able with planning on my part. Or should I just wait on the OLED a few more years for the tech to develop and get cheaper and instead, settle for just a LED model for around $1200-2,000? I have looked at TVs and coming from my Plasma, I almost find the quality of the picture of the LED almost inexcusable.....I have been spoiled with amazing contrast and black levels for the last 11 years. Thoughts?

02-02-2016, 09:53 PM	#355
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	Oled could very well be the way forward. But it like all formats has issues

02-02-2016, 09:57 PM	#356
Trocien Junior Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:9	True. Looking at the 2015 LG OLED models at best buy, it just seemed like the obvious choice. Reviews of OLED so far says it handles motion very well too. But it definitely will be hard for me to say goodbye to my Plasma. Hopefully it lasts just a bit longer so I can make a timely decision lol. Hurry up LG and announce your price for the LG OLED65B6P! (No passive 3d nor sound bar)

02-02-2016, 10:46 PM	#360
Trocien Junior Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:9	Mike, What TV Do you actively use? 4K Plasma would be amazing........................missed opportunity. Would be worth every watt it would take to power it.

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