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HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

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Costeta
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HDR and HDMI Specification on my KD49X8005CBU TV

Hi,

i recently purchased a Sony 4K TV Model KD49X8005CBU. I also updated it to the new firmware. I am interested in HDR. Sony support confirmed the latest firmware update included HDR support.

I believe that HDR transfer requires the HDMI specification 2.0a.

Does anyone know if my TV has HDMI 2.0a ports?

Thank you.

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Costeta
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Hi, me again. The chart is very useful but has raised a couple of questions for me. 

A. Some of the higher models have 10 bit running of an 8 bit IPS display. Is my display capable of 10bit with a firmware upgrade?

B Under the HDR column mine is listed as limited? What does this mean compared to Full HDR?

Thanks again.

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Hi

 

A - No, its 8 bit via panel, i dont think it is firmware

 

B - Limited is referring to the colour gamut, i believe (ie 8 bit) so goes hand in hand with each other.

 

A good link to explain things are:

http://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1435052975

 

At the end of the day, th X8005 is a good 4K TV, but is priced at the budget end.  So there will be differences to the high end of Sonys range, in terms of hardware, features and price.

 

Cheers

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Hi, I accept your point about my TV. I'm very pleased with it. 

Thanks again.