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UHD Display and Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Settings to Enable Proper HDR Playback

High Dynamic Range (HDR) elevates the 4K Ultra HD viewing experience taking it beyond what was previously possible in the home. While 4K Ultra HD Premium TV’s can delivery deliver superior HDR performance, the feature may not necessarily be enabled directly out of the box. To activate HDR mode on your TV, you may need to go into the TV menu and change settings. The table below provides steps for activating HDR mode on a number of TV models.*

Depending on the other components in your entertainment system (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Audio/Visual receiver, sound bar etc.), you may need to adjust the settings on those devices as well. Older A.V. receivers may not pass through an HDR signal. Please consult your owner’s manual to determine your receiver’s HDR capability.

If after adjusting your settings, you cannot confirm that your display is in HDR mode or the picture doesn’t appear to have been improved, you can reset your display to its default settings.

*While these steps are specific to the specific models listed, the same steps may be applicable to different models offered by the same manufacturer. Check this page frequently as the UHDA anticipates adding steps for additional models.

UHD Display HDR Confirmation Using Remote

LG B6, G6

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Select Settings
Select Picture Mode
Observe that Picture Mode will indicate HDR

LG C7

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Select Settings
Select HDR Picture Mode (note if HDR is not present, the option will be labeled ‘Picture Mode’)
Observe that Picture Mode will be labeled HDR Picture Mode if HDR is active

Panasonic EZW1004/EZ1000C

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Press i (for Info)
Observe that HDR will be indicated in the window that appears

Samsung 9000, 9800

To confirm HDR, on remote (bigger remote with all buttons):

Press Info*
Observe that HDR will be indicated in the window that appears

*NOTE: with some devices (i.e. Xbox and Roku), the Info button on the remote becomes inactive.

To confirm HDR, on remote (small remote with very few buttons and a home button):

Press Home
Observe that menu items are brighter when HDR is active

Samsung Q7

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Select Smart Hub
Select Movie
Select Settings
Observe Picture Mode indicates HDR

Sony Z9, A1E

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Select Action Menu
Select Picture Adjustments
Observe Picture Adjustments indicates HDR

TCL

To confirm HDR, on remote:

Select OK
Observe that HDR will be indicated in the window that appears

UHD TVs

LG B6, G6, C6, E6 + Super UHD (LCD) - UH9500, UH8500, UH7700

To enable HDR, on remote

Select Menu
Select All Settings
Select General
Select HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color
Select HDMI1 ON, Optional Select HDMI2 ON

LG C7, B7, E7, W7 + Super UHD (LCD) – SJ9500, SJ8500, SJ8000

To enable HDR, on remote

Select Menu
Select All Settings
Select General
Select HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color
Select HDMI1 ON, Optional Select HDMI2 ON

Panasonic EZW1004, EZ1000C

No settings need to be changed

Samsung 9000, 9800

To enable HDR, on remote

Menu
Select Picture
Select Expert Settings
Select HDMI UHD Color
Enable HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 depending on the input being used for the UHD

Samsung- Q7

To enable HDR, on remote

Menu
Select General
Select External Device Manager
Select HDMI UHD Color
Enable HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 depending on the input being used for the UHD source