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Settings for viewing pictures through HDMI input with higher quality

When you display the High-Quality 4K format with the HDMI input, set [HDMI signal format] in [External inputs].

HDMI signal format

To change the HDMI signal format setting, press the HOME button, then select [Settings] — [Channels & Inputs] — [External inputs] — [HDMI signal format] — the HDMI input you want to set.
Follow the on-screen instructions, and set the HDMI signal format from the HDMI input terminal to a suitable format below. Available HDMI signal formats depend on your model and HDMI input.

Standard format
Standard HDMI format*1 for normal use.
Enhanced format
High-Quality HDMI format*1*2. Only set when using capable devices.

*1 HDR included .
*2 4K 60p 4:2:0 10 bit, 4:4:4, 4:2:2 etc.

Note

  • The available HDMI signal formats depend on the HDMI IN used.
  • When using Enhanced format, picture and sound may not be output correctly. In this case, connect the device to an HDMI IN that is in [Standard format], or change the HDMI signal format of HDMI IN to [Standard format].
  • Only set to Enhanced format when using compatible devices.
  • When you watch 4K picture with High-Quality, use a Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable(s) that supports speeds of 18 Gbps. For details on a Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable(s) that supports 18 Gbps, refer to the cable specifications.

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