“HDR quality video while streaming 4k from Netflix? or from HDR device through HDMI2.0 only? 3 questions then a brief statement: 1. Because of the added HDR feature, will the display resolution for this TV ever have the resolution of 3840 x 2160 / 60 Hz, when I'm watching streaming 4K? 2. Will I have increased video quality on the the Sony xbr55x850c because of the HDR feature while I'm watching a 4k streaming show from Netflix vs without the HDR feature? (I know I will have to pay the extra fee to Netflix for this option as well.) 3. Is a device like Sony's FMP-X10 4K Ultra HD Media Player required to get the true benefits of the HDR on this TV? Or a any 4k Blu-Ray player? I want this tv because I thought HDR will make the picture ultimately brighter and clearer, but if to do so the source must have HDR technology, like something from a player, and cannot be streamed from either Netflix or Amazon, I'm a bit disappointed. After a recent conversation with tech support with Sony about HDR for the Sony xbr55x850c, I was emailed this article dated 10/13/15, titled: "What is the High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature on the 4K Android TV?" Please scroll to the bottom and read the fine print after going to the link: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63061 Below is the text in the photos? "If you select [Enhanced format], you can apply High Quality signal format for HDMI viewing. Please select it only when supported devices are connected." -----4. What is an example of a supported device? -----5. What if I'm streaming Netflix right from the TV, with no player in the loop? See attached screenshots as well. Anyone have any answers? -Thanks”
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After doing alot of research prior to my purchase of the 850c, the one thing I was able to understand about 4K HDR, is that to fully experience 4k HDR , both your TV and viewing content has to have HDR. For instance, the only program on Netflix that has HDR is the series Marco Polo. I will say that the picture is crystal clear. I noticed when viewing a movie (streaming or blu-ray) or even a 4K youtube video with the HDR setting on that isnt already HDR compatible, whites and reds are too bright and dark scenes seem a little grainy. More of Netflix's shows will be in HDR later on in the year. Amazon has a few as well. Some of their original series is in 4K HDR. HDR is the next big thing in 4K tv's. And i noticed when I started watching marco polo, my TV automatically switched to the HDR picture mode!!! Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.We stream certain 4K content from Netflix, which is limited perhaps, but does a great job and you will definitely feel the difference between 1080 P and 2160 P. And we do this right from TV all the time and the TV comes with a NETFLIX ready button so you don't have to go through a list of options before getting to stream your favorite shows.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I'll give this a shot. Once Netflix implements HDR to some of its shows, you should be able to get the benefit on this TV automatically. The same should apply to HDR from Amazon Instant Video. However, I believe the HDR protocol standard has yet to be determined, and I don't know if Samsung and Sony are currently using the same standard, which could be an issue. Basically, as long as you're streaming 4K/HDR from a baked-in app, you should get the full benefits of it. If you're using an external device, you should also get the benefits since all the ports on this TV are HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 (and as long as your external device also had these protocols on its HDMI out). Also be sure to use the [Enhanced format] option for the specific HDMI input you're using on the TV. Currently there are no (or close to none) external devices that support all of this (maybe the 4K UHD Media Player from Sony, but I'd have to check it out in more detail), so this line if for future devices that will follow all these specifications (we should see plenty of those starting in 2016). In summary: as long as you're using the Netflix and Amazon Instant Video apps from this TV, you should get the full benefits of 4K and HDR. I hope I answered your questions.
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