4K upgrade to HDR model question.

[tigtat77]

Hi all,

I currently have the Sony XBR-55X850B (2014 4k model). Without doing any research I went and got the Xbox one S and 6 UHD movies. Only to realize that the Sony display won't play them.

So now I am having to upgrade to a HDR TV if I want to watch them. My budget is slim, so I am looking at the new Samsung 55KU6300 or the LG 55UH6150. Will it be worth it upgrading to one of these from the Sony. The Sony has an amazing picture, just really disappointed that it can't do what I want it to.

Thanks in advance for any input.

[GunZenBomZ]

I think you will find it is the Xbox one that is at fault. See other UHD movie section for problems as in displaying black screen on TV's. A patch will be issues in time for the kit once they find the actual issue.

[tigtat77]

Originally Posted by GunZenBomZ

I think you will find it is the Xbox one that is at fault. See other UHD movie section for problems as in displaying black screen on TV's. A patch will be issues in time for the kit once they find the actual issue.

I contacted Sony, and they told me that the 2014 models are not HDR compatible, they did push though a update on the 15 models, but they cant for the 14 models. The xbox one s will play the movie, but it is only displaying it at 1080 because the TV cant display the HDR.

[SatinKzo]

You should still be able to get 4k. I have a 2014 model and can't do hdr but still get 4k. Make sure your Xbox output is set to 4k. It isn't by default

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[Jay Mammoth]

OLEDs are the best. But of the 2 models you mentioned, I would go with the LG.

[tigtat77]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

OLEDs are the best. But of the 2 models you mentioned, I would go with the LG.

Wish I could afford OLED. Thanks for the LG recommendation.

[tigtat77]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

OLEDs are the best. But of the 2 models you mentioned, I would go with the LG.

Would you consider the LG I mentioned to be considered an upgrade from my current Sony?

[thelwig14]

Originally Posted by GunZenBomZ

I think you will find it is the Xbox one that is at fault. See other UHD movie section for problems as in displaying black screen on TV's. A patch will be issues in time for the kit once they find the actual issue.

Where is this thread? I had a black screen with a movie and would like to read more.


Thanks!

[rroeder]

Originally Posted by tigtat77

.... The xbox one s will play the movie, but it is only displaying it at 1080 because the TV cant display the HDR.

I have the same display with the Samsung player and I get 4k just not the HDR. Might be your connections/settings, and make sure you have high speed HDMI cables.

Of course an HDR tv would be even better

[tigtat77]

Originally Posted by rroeder

I have the same display with the Samsung player and I get 4k just not the HDR. Might be your connections/settings, and make sure you have high speed HDMI cables.

Of course an HDR tv would be even better

I am using the high speed cable that came with the Xbox one s connected directly to the tv. Then arc out from the tv to receiver for audio. I checked firmware for tv and receiver and everything is up to date.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by tigtat77

Hi all,

I currently have the Sony XBR-55X850B (2014 4k model). Without doing any research I went and got the Xbox one S and 6 UHD movies. Only to realize that the Sony display won't play them.

So now I am having to upgrade to a HDR TV if I want to watch them. My budget is slim, so I am looking at the new Samsung 55KU6300 or the LG 55UH6150. Will it be worth it upgrading to one of these from the Sony. The Sony has an amazing picture, just really disappointed that it can't do what I want it to.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Save up for the new LG model #55UH8500. It has Dolby Vision as well (future proofing a bit). And if you bought the Xbox One S for UHD playback, I would return it. Get a Philips or Samsung instead.

[rroeder]

Originally Posted by tigtat77

I am using the high speed cable that came with the Xbox one s connected directly to the tv. Then arc out from the tv to receiver for audio. I checked firmware for tv and receiver and everything is up to date.

Only input 1 & 2 on TV are compliant with 4k, input 1 is the ARC input so are using input 2 for the Xbox?

If receiver has 4k pass thru then one cable from Xbox to receiver and then one cable from receiver to TV's ARC input. If no pass thru, then one cable from Xbox to TV input 1 or 2, then one cable from Xbox to receiver, and you will need an audio cable from TV to receiver