Recommended Settings and other useful stuff for AML S928X Players

My video settings for a Samsung TV is:
HDR10 -> HDR1o
HDR10+ -> HDR1o+
DV --> VS10-DV to convert
SDR --> VS10-DV to convert

 

Okay! I see that you convert the SDR into VS10-DV...........personally I find the SDR better in SDR! But everyone has their own choices.

 

Hello

Why is 10-bit output recommended instead of 8-bit for non-4k files?

 

Occasionally you'll come across 10-bit 2K files so I changed the recommendation from 8 to 10-bit.

Personally I use 8-bit since I have no 10-bit 4K content.

 

Is 12-bit not reccomended? I've set mine to use 12-bit 4:4:4. I don't have any 12-bit sources. But I do have 10 bit sources and I was wondering if the AI post processing would use the additional bits (smooth gradation / debanding etc). I'm probably expecting too much from the AI processing.

My TV has a 10bit panel. So probably doesn't help unless the box decodes DV for it.

 

On a Z30 Pro does anyone use the USB Audio output to connect to a DAC. If so, which of the 3 USB 3.0 ports should we choose?
Thanks

 

I have a Z9X 8K and use a USB DAC with it. I don't think it matters what port you use. I use the one in the most convenient position for the cable run.

 

Thanks - Merci

 

Well I come back on my words, because I did some tests again on my JVC NZ7 and if I put the JVC in manual tone mapping with white correction on 3 criteria, the SDR image read in LLDV is really superb.. ........but do not turn on the "FramAdapt wide"......... So this suits me because I watch everything in LLDV with tone mapping and therefore only one setting and image at the TOP!!!!

 

Welcome to the Dark Side...

 

NO, NO it's not dark.........my eyes are still good!!

 

I've been converting everything to LLDV for years and when I recently got a new PJ I expected to use native formats, but so far LLDV is best there too.

 

For 4K HDR, I found YUV444 12 bit works best for my JVC NX7. Colors are 99% close to what I get from Pansonic 9000 UDP player.

 

There's no difference between 10 and 12-bit for YUV 4:4:4.

YUV 4:2:2 12-bit is worth a go though.

 

Will give this a try this weekend to see if I notice any difference. Thank you.

 

Hi Mark!
when setting YUV 4:4:4 10 bits the image is 10 bits.
when setting YUV 4:2:2 12 bits the image is 8 bits.
Why?

 

This is a common error in the TV's firmware.

8-bit 4:2:2 isn't supported in HDMI so it's not possible to send it over HDMI.

However, 12-bit 4:2:2 is a unique mode as it happens to have exactly the same bandwidth as 8-bit 4:2:2 so older displays used to use colour sub sampling mode and bandwidth to decide what the incoming signal was and had a problem deciding whether the input was 8 or 12-bit and often got it wrong.

The answer's obvious - if the signal is 4:2:2 then it has to be 12-bit because that's all that's supported, but whomever coded the firmware obviously didn't know that.

Rest assured, it's 12-bit 4:2:2 coming in.

 

Samsung S90C 2023 TV....

 

4:2:2 12-bit has proved to be the best option for me from the Zidoo Z9X 8K > Anthem AVM90 > MadVR Envy > JVC RS1100. Running the Zidoo UI at 23 Hz means 23 Hz 4K files sync in roughly 2-3 seconds consistently. It's really improved my experience with the Zidoo using this setting.

 

@Markswift2003
Hi Mark.
What happens if I set all voices to YUV 4:2:2 12 bit?
Consider that I have a 77 inch LG oled C3.
More than anything I would like to understand what is the most correct setting that I should use based on my configuration