Sony "Mastered in 4K" Blu-ray Titles May 14 and July 16

[ricster]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have the TC-L55ET5. Any idea if it is x.v.color compatible? I can't find any confirmation.

As stated by above poster, it doesnt say so on the panny website. Its also down to your blu ray player as well. My panny blu will output at 4:4:4.

Panasonic specs for the VT50 (just to show what i found about mine.)

Shades of Gradation 24,576 equivalent
Fast Swichig Phosphor yes
Filter Infinite Black Ultra
Panel Drive 2,500 Focused Field Drive
24p Playback (3:2)/24p Smooth Film yes/yes
24p Cinematic Playback 96 Hz/48 Hz
THX Mode yes (3D/2D)
ISFccc yes(Advanced Calibration)
Pro Setting yes


Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut
standards [Remaster] / [Rec. 709] / [SMPTE-C] / [EBU]
[Remaster]: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut at a
maximum.
[Rec. 709]: Standard for HD (High definition)
[SMPTE-C]: Standard for NTSC
[EBU]: Standard for PAL

Applicable HDMI features
●Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
●Input video signal:
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 113)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
●Input PC signal:
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 113)
Match the output setting of the PC.
●VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
[VIERA Link] (p. 100)
●3D
●Content Type
●Deep Colour
●x.v.Colour™
●Audio Return Channel∗
2
(HDMI2 terminal only)

[ricster]

Found this.

http://content.meridinet.com/pub/Pan..._Series_LR.pdf

it doesnt mention x.v. color in the specifications nor the manual. It also doesnt mention support for professional tuning of the panel.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by ricster

Found this.

http://content.meridinet.com/pub/Pan..._Series_LR.pdf

it doesnt mention x.v. color in the specifications nor the manual. It also doesnt mention support for professional tuning of the panel.

Well, I did calibrate it already. I was just hoping I could take advantage of the enhanced colors. Oh well.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by ricster

As stated by above poster, it doesnt say so on the panny website. Its also down to your blu ray player as well. My panny blu will output at 4:4:4.

Panasonic specs for the VT50 (just to show what i found about mine.)

So Not only does the TV have to have the feature... but the Blu Ray player must be able to transmit it also? If so from my understanding the PS3 does NOT do this?

However it looks like my region free LG BD550 handles it!

[master gandhi]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

So Not only does the TV have to have the feature... but the Blu Ray player must be able to transmit it also? If so from my understanding the PS3 does NOT do this?

But the PS4 will, right? Would make perfect sense.

[stlcards]

Might end up getting Spider-Man but I want to read some reviews.

[MrHT]

I'll probably pick up Total Recall..... when the price goes down.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have the TC-L55ET5. Any idea if it is x.v.color compatible? I can't find any confirmation.

From my reading and understanding (which may or may not be accurate), this is a proprietary flag which requires a compatible Sony player and compatible Sony 4k display. There is some talk going on in this thread at AVS right now.....

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1473134/so...#post_23327049


Have you guys read differently? My player/projector both support standard xvYCC, but from my understanding this is a proprietary version that wont work in non Sony players/4k displays.

[img eL]

Originally Posted by MrHT

I'll probably pick up Total Recall..... when the price goes down.

I was going to pick it up but its not the Extended Cut version

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

From my reading and understanding (which may or may not be accurate), this is a proprietary flag which requires a compatible Sony player and compatible Sony 4k display. There is some talk going on in this thread at AVS right now.....

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1473134/so...#post_23327049


Have you guys read differently? My player/projector both support standard xvYCC, but from my understanding this is a proprietary version that wont work in non Sony players/4k displays.

If this is the case, as I posted on the AV thread, I don't ever plan on owning a SONY HDTV, no offense. Which means this whole "expanded color" may only be interesting for those who own the correct players/ displays.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

If this is the case, as I posted on the AV thread, I don't ever plan on owning a SONY HDTV, no offense. Which means this whole "expanded color" may only be interesting for those who own the correct players/ displays.

No worries. Total Recall, a Sony BD, won't even play properly in Sony BD players. I would not be surprised if these Sony Mastered in 4K titles don't play properly on Sony BD players and TVs.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

If this is the case, as I posted on the AV thread, I don't ever plan on owning a SONY HDTV, no offense. Which means this whole "expanded color" may only be interesting for those who own the correct players/ displays.

Same here. I have nothing against Sony, but out of all their current 3d projectors that I would consider, only the 25k MSRP 4k 1000ES has enough throw range to work in my setup which I am not anywhere even close to being able to afford. So yeah, I am out as well assuming this is true. I am curious to hear more reports though to get confirmation on this one way or the other since maybe this is not the case.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Same here. I have nothing against Sony, but out of all their current 3d projectors that I would consider, only the 25k MSRP 4k 1000ES has enough throw range to work in my setup which I am not anywhere even close to being able to afford. So yeah, I am out as well assuming this is true. I am curious to hear more reports though to get confirmation on this one way or the other since maybe this is not the case.

I do. It's called Cenavia.

[Drooch]

This 4K business is excellent. I don't care that the advertising is confusing/misleading - what this essentially means is that some kind of quality control over blu ray picture quality now exists.

The amount of lazy, shitty transfers we've seen is a disgrace to the format. The whole point of blu ray is to offer the very best, but we've become accustomed to studios rolling out crusty old made-for-DVD or HDTV masters, and settled for 'the best it's ever looked on home video' reviews (no shit).

I've waited for something like this - a benchmark that celebrates quality and punishes crap - for a long time and almost gave up. Hopefully, other studios will now see that 4K mastering is worthwhile, if only from a marketing perspective. They get to sell a 'premium' product at a higher price, we finally get a decent transfer. Frankly, I'm happy to pay more for the very best.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I do. It's called Cenavia.

What is Cenavia?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

What is Cenavia?

He's referring to Cinavia.

http://www.cinavia.com/languages/english/index.html

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Drooch

This 4K business is excellent. I don't care that the advertising is confusing/misleading - what this essentially means is that some kind of quality control over blu ray picture quality now exists.

The amount of lazy, shitty transfers we've seen is a disgrace to the format. The whole point of blu ray is to offer the very best, but we've become accustomed to studios rolling out crusty old made-for-DVD or HDTV masters, and settled for 'the best it's ever looked on home video' reviews (no shit).

I've waited for something like this - a benchmark that celebrates quality and punishes crap - for a long time and almost gave up. Hopefully, other studios will now see that 4K mastering is worthwhile, if only from a marketing perspective. They get to sell a 'premium' product at a higher price, we finally get a decent transfer. Frankly, I'm happy to pay more for the very best.

Who's to say there won't be "crap" 4k releases?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

He's referring to Cinavia.

http://www.cinavia.com/languages/english/index.html

Yeah, that piece of junk.

[ricster]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Who's to say there won't be "crap" 4k releases?

The Great Escape was a 4K master. It was plastered all over and inside of the Japanese Blu ray release.

Say no more about that transfer. Laziness from MGM. Should of had a proper remaster, not just a quick rescan at 4K.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yeah, that piece of junk.

Originally Posted by rdodolak

He's referring to Cinavia.

http://www.cinavia.com/languages/english/index.html

Interesting, thanks. I can certainly understand not being a fan of this "feature"!