Windows 10: How to configure best HDR settings for gaming on Xbox on TV

WinClub · May 5, 2022

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. It is a technology developed to improve the image and video quality. Some of you might be familiar with the term HDR. Today, this technology is widely used in cameras, smartphones, and TVs. The aim of developing the HDR technology is to create an image closer to that seen […]

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Brink · May 5, 2022

Getting the Best 4K, HDR Experience with Xbox One S and Xbox One X

With Xbox One X officially out in the wild, we imagine many of you are eyeing a fancy new 4K television, like the Samsung QLED 4K TV, to grace your living room. And with Black Friday only days away, we thought it might be good to give a quick overview on how to enable 4K and HDR output settings from your Xbox One X and Xbox One S.

Make Sure You Have an Xbox One X or Xbox One S
Yes, this might be a little obvious, but it bears mentioning. While we do have the Xbox One family of devices that allows you to play Xbox One and Xbox 360 games through Backward Compatibility, only the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S have 4K and HDR support. You can find this out by checking the sticker right next to the back of the console near the network port to let you know which console you have.

Make Sure You Have a 4K TV
There are many phrases that constitute having a 4K television: 4K, 4K Ultra HD, UHD, UHD 4K, SUHD TV, Ultra HD, Ultra UDTV, 2160p. If your television has used any of this branding, congratulations! You have a 4K television. That means you can enable resolutions from your Xbox One X and your Xbox One S to 3840 x 2160 at 24 Hz, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz. (Note: Xbox One S can only stream video and play Blu-ray content in 4K; it can’t play games in 4K).

Make Sure Your TV Supports HDR
Your 4K television also needs to support the “HDR10” standard. So, look for messaging like HDR Premium, High Dynamic Range, HDR, UHD Color, Ultra HD Premium, Ultra HD deep color. Those terms let you know that your television supports the HDR10 standard, thus allowing you to display HDR content.

How to Find Out if You’re Set Up Correctly
If you meet the two points above, now it’s time to ensure your Xbox One X and Xbox One S are configured correctly. On your Xbox, check your TV’s 4K and HDR capabilities by pressing the Xbox button to open the guide, go to System -> Settings -> Display & sound, then choose Advanced video settings -> 4K TV details. You should see a series of green checkmarks across the board. If not, let’s try troubleshooting for a bit.

Troubleshooting Your 4K Television
If your system should support 4K and HDR content but it isn’t working (you can’t select the 4K UHD resolution, 4K features aren’t supported in the 4K TV details screen, 4K content won’t play, or you’re seeing video quality problems) try the following per our Support page:

Make sure the Xbox is automatically detecting your TV. Go to System -> Settings -> Display & sound and choose Auto-detect (4K isn’t available when HDMI or DVI is manually selected)

For HDR, make sure your TV supports the HDR10 media profile. Check your TV manual to verify. Some manufacturers may not mention HDR10, so look up the terms we called above above

Make sure your HDMI cable is plugged into the correct port on your TV. For example, on my Samsung, only one of my HDMI ports supports those visual features, so consult your television’s manual to see which of your display ports is configured for this higher resolution profile. Some 4K TVs only support their full set of 4K features on certain ports, so refer to your TV manual to see if there are special 4K HDMI ports, or try the different ports on your TV to see if the green checkmarks are enabled on your console

Check your TV’s settings menu. Your TV might have a special mode that turns on 4K or HDR. Refer to your TV manual to see if you must change your TV’s settings. Again, your TV manufacturer may use different names for HDR (see the previous list)

If some content won’t play, make sure your TV supports HDCP 2.2 and that it’s turned on in your TV’s settings

Make sure you’re using the HDMI cable that came with your Xbox One X or Xbox One S

Try a different HDMI cable. Your cables must be certified for HDMI High Speed or HDMI Premium

If a device is plugged in between your TV and Xbox, remove it and plug your TV directly into your Xbox with the HDMI cable that came with the Xbox One X or Xbox One S. Some AV receivers or other video equipment may interfere with the data passed between console and TV. Also, make sure you’re using cables certified for HDMI High Speed or HDMI Premium between both the Xbox and receiver and the receiver and TV if you still wish to do a passthrough setup.

Always be updating! Make sure your TV and AV receiver firmware is up to date. Sometimes problems are detected after televisions move off of the manufacturing lots and a simple firmware update is all that stands between you and 4K gaming. Many newer televisions have a network device onboard that can make this a pretty easy process, so try updating your TV to see if that may help enable 4K and HDR

If you’re seeing a blank screen or errors while trying to play 4K content and you’ve tried all previous steps, turn off native 4K playback and try to play the content in a lower resolution. In System –> Settings –> Display & sound –> Advanced video settings, uncheck the option to Allow 4K.

If you’re seeing strange colors while playing HDR content and you’ve tried all previous steps, turn HDR off. In System -> Settings –> Display & sound –> Advanced video settings, uncheck the option to Allow HDR.

Calibrate for Preference
Once you get up and running with 4K and HDR there are additional ways to tune your television picture to your preference. All Xbox One consoles have a calibration tool to help you tune advanced picture settings including brightness, sharpness, contrast and more. It is available in Settings -> Display & Sound -> Video output -> Calibrate HDTV.

Another fun option to use on Xbox One X is our Insects: An Xbox One X Enhanced Experience demo. Insects is a real-time, interactive demo designed to showcase the best of 4K Ultra HD, High Dynamic Range, Spatial Audio, and the enhanced visuals of Xbox One X. Running this while adjusting the settings mentioned above can also help you find your ideal viewing experience.

How to Enable 4K/HDR on Some Popular Television Brands
Each television set has its own unique settings to navigate to. We’ve included rough instructions here for some of the most popular screens on the market, but we recommend to always check the manual that came with your television for the most accurate settings.

LG

Settings -> All Settings -> General -> HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color -> Enable (on desired port)

Panasonic

Menu -> Setup -> HDMI HDR Setting -> HDMI port (where your Xbox is connected to) -> Change to “On”

Philips

Menu -> Setup -> TV Settings -> Installation -> Preferences -> HDMI mode -> HDMI port (where your Xbox is connected to) -> Switch to “Normal”

Samsung

Settings -> Picture -> Expert Settings (or Picture Options) -> HDMI UHD Color -> Turn “On” HDMI UHD Color

Sony Bravia

Home -> Settings -> External Inputs -> HDMI signal format -> Change to Enhanced format (the default is Standard)

Vizio

SmartCast -> Settings -> Inputs -> HDMI Color Subsampling -> Enable HDR

We hope these tips help enables 4K and HDR content on your console. For all the latest news on Xbox One X and true 4K gaming, be sure to keep it tuned to Xbox Wire.
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Source: Getting the Best 4K, HDR Experience with Xbox One S and Xbox One X - Xbox Wire

Brink · May 5, 2022

Xbox One S: 4K, HDR and what you need to know

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The highly anticipated, newly designed Xbox One S starts hitting shelves today. Since Xbox One S features 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K video streaming and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for games and video, we wanted to ensure those who are about to unbox their new console know all the ins-and-outs when it comes to 4K, HDR and what you need to do in order to enable your 4K TV.

Getting Started: Three Things You’ll Need to Experience 4K
Before you can experience 4K and HDR games and video, you’ll need to make sure you’re set up properly and have the right equipment.

1. You’ll need a 4K capable device
Good news, the Xbox One S is 4K Ultra HD capable

2. You’ll need a 4K TV
To check if you have a 4K TV, you can consult the packaging or manual for your TV. Different manufacturers have different names, but here are somethings to look for:

Commonly used names for 4K: 4K, 4K Ultra HD, UHD, UHD 4K, SUHD TV, Ultra HD, Ultra UDTV, 2160p

Listed resolutions or modes: 3840 x 2160 at 24 Hz, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz

Commonly used names for HDR10: HDR Premium, High Dynamic Range, HDR, UHD Color, Ultra HD Premium, Ultra HD deep color

To check your TV’s 4K and HDR capabilities, with your Xbox One S connected and on, double-tap the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide. Choose Settings > All settings > Display & sound, then choose Advanced video settings > 4K TV details.

If your system should support 4K and HDR but it isn’t working (for example, you can’t select the 4K UHD resolution, 4K features aren’t supported in the 4K TV details screen, 4K content won’t play, or you’re seeing video quality problems), click here for some help.

If you are using a monitor, you’ll also need to check if it is compatible.

3. You’ll need 4K content
Pop in your favorite 4K UHD Blu-ray disc or open the Netflix app. As a reminder, if you want to check out programs in 4K on Netflix, make sure you have a subscription plan through Netflix that supports streaming in Ultra HD. More info can be found here.

We also wanted to provide information on 4K, HDR and resources for trouble shooting – all in one spot:

What is 4K?
A simple question, but not everyone knows the answer. 4K is a new standard for consumer televisions. The industry term is 4K UHD but you may also see this referred to by various manufacturers as 4K Ultra HD or 4K Ultra High Definition. 4K UHD packs in four times the pixels (3840×2160) of a 1080p HDTV (1920 x 1080). This makes for a sharper, more detailed picture. To experience 4K, you must have three things: a 4K TV, a device that can play 4K content (like Xbox One S), and 4K content (like a new UHD Blu-ray or access to a streaming service that supports 4K, like Netflix).

4K upscaling
In addition to supporting 4K video content when used in conjunction with a 4K TV, Xbox One S will also upscale non-4K content to display at 4K when paired with a 4K TV. When you set your console resolution to 4K UHD, everything on the console — Home, games, and apps—will display at 4K. 4K content is displayed in its native 4K resolution, and other content (like 1080p content) is upscaled to 4K.

To set your resolution and upscale everything to 4K, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Settings > All settings, then choose Display & sound > Video output. For TV resolution, select 4K UHD.

What’s HDR?
HDR is an acronym for High Dynamic Range. With HDR color support on your Xbox One S, your TV can display deeper colors and richer contrast, meaning the picture will appear more vibrant and realistic than on a regular HDTV.

To display HDR, you must have an HDR capable TV, and HDR content. Content that’s recorded for regular TV and non-HDR games won’t appear different—to see true HDR, look for HDR Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, HDR content in video streaming apps, and HDR games.

There are two HDR formats that your TV manufacturer can choose to support: HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Your TV must support HDR10 to display HDR content from your Xbox One S. See Troubleshooting 4K and HDR on Xbox One S for more info.

Turning on HDR
If your 4K TV is set up correctly, it should automatically play HDR content—you don’t have to change anything on your Xbox One S.

Check your TV’s settings menu to make sure HDR is turned on. We have seen that some TVs come with HDR-off by default. Your TV must also support the HDR10 media profile to display HDR with Xbox One S.

If you have changed the video settings on your Xbox One S and want to double check that HDR is enabled, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Settings > All settings, choose Display & sound > Video output, then choose Advanced video settings. Both the Allow 4K and the Allow HDR settings should be checked if you want HDR on.

Connecting your Xbox One S to a 4K TV
If you have upgraded from an HDTV to 4K UHD TV, you may need to upgrade your cable as well. Getting all those 4K UHD pixels from your Xbox One S to your TV requires use of a High Speed HDMI cable. Xbox One consoles have all shipped with a High Speed HDMI cable, including Xbox One S.

If you are using a device to pass-through the HDMI signal, such as an AVR or a device that extends the length of the HDMI connection, that device must also be capable of supporting 4K UHD and HDCP2.2. If you are experiencing problems, make sure you are not using an older, Standard HDMI cable, and eliminate any additional devices between the Xbox One S and the television.

For best results, use the cable that is included with your Xbox One S and connect your Xbox One S directly to your 4K UHD TV.

Calibrating Your Television
Once your Xbox One S is setup and ready to go, you may want to fine-tune your TV to get the best possible picture. The Xbox One S includes a very simple HDTV calibration walk-through, which can help optimize your brightness, contrast, and color to get the best possible picture for your Games and Movies. To access this feature, go to Settings > Display & sound > Video output > Calibrate HDTV. Here you can walk through a few simple steps to improve your visual experience.

Game Mode
Modern televisions do a lot of work to process incoming video signals. Sometimes the television’s onboard processing effects can introduce latency, often called display lag, between what is going into the TV and what the player sees on screen. For watching movies and videos, these few milliseconds of latency are not noticeable. However, for fast-paced gaming this lag can introduce a very small delay between when you press a button and when the character reacts on screen. Many modern TV’s implement a setting called “Game Mode” which reduces the amount of processing the TV does, thereby reducing the latency between the game and the screen. For gamers looking to maximize the responsiveness when playing competitively, we suggest trying your TV in “Game Mode” to see if that improves your experience.

What if I don’t have a 4K TV?
Xbox One S automatically scales down any 4K and HDR content to the resolution your TV supports.

Still having problems?
If you’ve done everything right but 4K doesn’t work or you don’t see these settings, see Troubleshooting 4K and HDR on Xbox One S.

To learn what your TV can do, see Checking your TV’s 4K and HDR capabilities on Xbox One S.

Note: You must have an Xbox One S console and a 4K TV with HDR10 support to display 4K and HDR content. If you’re not sure, see Troubleshooting 4K and HDR on Xbox One S to learn how to check your console and TV.
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Source: Xbox One S: 4K, HDR and what you need to know - Xbox Wire

Brink · May 5, 2022

How to make sure your TV is ready for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be releasing imminently, capable of game-changing visual upgrades including super high framerates, low latency, and stunning HDR enhancements. But is your TV ready to receive all that the new generation has to offer?

With that in mind, we figured that now would be the perfect time to give you a quick overview of how to find out what your display is capable of, and what to keep an eye out for if you’re eyeing a new 4K television that unlocks the power of Xbox Series X, like the Samsung Q90T QLED 4K TV or the LG CX 4K OLED TV, to grace your living room.

What Resolution and Refresh Rate is Your Display Capable of?

There are many phrases that constitute having a 4K television: 4K, 4K Ultra HD, UHD, UHD 4K, SUHD TV, Ultra HD, Ultra UDTV, 2160p. If your television has used any of this branding, congratulations! You have a 4K television. While that means you can enable resolutions from your Xbox Series X to 3840 x 2160 (that’s another way of saying 4K) at 24 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or 120 Hz, it’s not always that straightforward.

Some displays can only hit a 120 Hz refresh rate at certain resolutions (such as 1080p), or only by utilizing specific HDMI ports using an HDMI 2.1 connection. TV capabilities vary widely, so we recommend you check out your display’s specs ahead of launch (or ahead of making a big purchase). We’re big fans of RTINGS.com, which compiles tons of stats for different TVs in one place (look for “Supported Resolutions” on your model).

How to Find Out if You’re Set Up Correctly

If you meet the criteria listed above, it’s now time to ensure your Xbox Series X is configured correctly. On your Xbox, check your TV’s 4K and HDR capabilities by pressing the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> 4K TV details. You should see a series of green checkmarks across the board. If not, let’s try troubleshooting for a bit.

Make Sure Your Display Supports HDR

Modern games often implement high dynamic range (HDR) to improve overall visual quality, rendering a much larger range of brightness values and colors. With Xbox Series X|S we are introducing a new feature named Auto HDR, which automatically adds HDR enhancements to games which shipped with standard dynamic range. These are differences you’ll want to see – so you’ll want to ensure your 4K television also supports the “HDR10” standard. Look for messaging like HDR Premium, High Dynamic Range, HDR, UHD Color, Ultra HD Premium, Ultra HD deep color. Those terms let you know that your television supports the HDR10 standard, thus allowing you to display HDR content.

Are You Decked Out for Dolby?

Xbox Series X and Series S will be the first consoles ever to enable gaming in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Xbox Series X|S will support Dolby Vision for entertainment apps like Netflix, Disney + and Vudu at launch, and is coming to games in 2021 enabling ultravivid picture quality – incredible brightness, contrast, color and detail- for gamers. A number of major TV brands support Dolby Vision, so be sure to check out your display’s documentation.

Let’s get your audio settings in order!

Audio has the power to fundamentally transform gaming into a more immersive and lifelike experience. Your Xbox Series X|S device supports 3D Spatial Sound formats l Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Windows Sonic enabling you to hear with pinpoint accuracy where sounds are coming from around you, below, and overhead.

If your connected HDMI device supports Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, be sure to enable it through the Xbox Audio settings page:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output.

Under HDMI audio, select Bitstream out. Under Bitstream format, select Dolby Atmos for home theater or DTS:X for home theater depending on which one your HDMI device supports.

Now if you want to use 3D Spatial Sound using headphones follow these instructions:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output.

Under Headset audio, choose one of the options in the Headset format dropdown menu.

Make Sure Your TV’s Firmware is Updated

As mentioned above, Xbox Series X|S support up to 120 Hz refresh rate, plus Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), which are new in the world of 4K TVs. Many TV manufacturers have added support for some of these features via firmware updates, which can either be downloaded directly to the TV (if it’s got an internet connection) or enabled by putting the update on a USB drive and plugging it into the TV. Now is a good time to ensure that you’re running the latest firmware on your display – and ensure it stays updated.

Make Sure You’re Plugged into the Right Port

While Xbox Series X will display 4K content over any HDMI connection, its most advanced features require HDMI 2.1 connection. On some TVs, only specific HDMI ports support HDMI 2.1, so it’s worth consulting your television’s manual to see which of your HDMI ports support this. In a pinch, you can try the different ports on your TV to see if the green checkmarks are enabled on your console’s 4K TV Details section (Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> 4K TV details). If you’re utilizing a computer monitor with multiple types of ports, note that some displays may only support your desired resolution and refresh rate via DisplayPort. Consult your manual to find out your display’s specifics.

The Vital Connection is Made

To ensure that all of the goodness flowing out of your new console is making it to your display, we’ve packed an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable into the box with your Xbox Series X. It may resemble your current Xbox One cable, but it’s not the same on the inside. We highly recommend you use the included Ultra High Speed HDMI cable so you can take advantage of the full benefits of HDMI 2.1 for years to come.

Whenever possible, you should route your Xbox directly into your TV or monitor with the supplied cable, then leverage ARC/eARC technology to send audio to your receiver or home theater setup. If you want great sound from your sound bar or receiver, check to see if it (and your TV) supports ARC/eARC.

Troubleshooting Your 4K Television

If your system should support 4K and HDR content but it isn’t working (you can’t select the 4K UHD resolution, 4K features aren’t supported in the 4K TV details screen, 4K content won’t play, or you’re seeing video quality problems), trying the following:

Make sure the Xbox is automatically detecting your TV. Go to Settings -> Display & sound and choose Auto-detect (4K isn’t available when HDMI or DVI is manually selected)

For HDR, make sure your TV and the HDMI port you are connected to supports HDR10. Check your TV manual to verify. Some manufacturers may not mention HDR10, so look up the terms we called above above

Check your TV’s settings menu. Your TV might have a special mode that turns on 4K or HDR. Refer to your TV manual to see if you must change your TV’s settings. Again, your TV manufacturer may use different names for HDR (see the previous list)

If some content won’t play, make sure your TV supports HDCP 2.2 and that it’s turned on in your TV’s settings

Make sure you’re using the HDMI 2.1 cable that came with your Xbox Series X

If a device is plugged in between your TV and Xbox, remove it and plug your TV directly into your Xbox with the HDMI cable that came with the Xbox Series X, then use an ARC/eARC setup mentioned above. Also, make sure you’re using cables certified for Xbox Series X (Ultra High Speed HDMI) or Xbox Series S (HDMI High Speed or HDMI Premium) between both the Xbox and receiver and the receiver and TV if you still wish to do a passthrough setup.

Always be updating! Make sure your TV and AV receiver firmware is up to date. Sometimes problems are detected after televisions move off of the manufacturing lots and a simple firmware update is all that stands between you and 4K gaming. Many newer televisions have a network device onboard that can make this a pretty easy process, so try updating your TV to see if that may help enable 4K and HDR

If you’re seeing a blank screen or errors while trying to play 4K content and you’ve tried all previous steps, turn off native 4K playback and try to play the content in a lower resolution. In Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> Advanced -> Video modes, uncheck the option to Allow 4K.

If you’re seeing strange colors while playing HDR content and you’ve tried all previous steps, turn HDR off. In Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> Advanced -> Video modes, uncheck the option to Allow HDR10 and/or Auto HDR.

If you’re seeing visual corruption while playing games and you’ve tried all previous steps, then turn off variable refresh rate. In Settings->General->TV & Display Options->Advanced->Video modes, uncheck the option to Allow Variable Refresh Rate.

Alternatively, changing the refresh rate (Settings->General->TV & Display Options->Refresh rate) to 60Hz should avoid the problem for users that prefer VRR over 120Hz.

Calibrate for Preference

Once you get up and running with 4K and HDR there are additional ways to tune your television picture to your preference. Xbox Series X consoles have a calibration tool to help you tune advanced picture settings including brightness, sharpness, contrast and more. It is available in Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> Setup -> Calibrate TV.

We’ve also got a new calibration tool that will allow you to calibrate your HDR settings for games. This can be found Settings -> General -> TV & Display Options -> Setup -> Calibrate HDR for Games.

How to Enable 4K/HDR on Some Popular Television Brands

Each television set has its own unique settings to navigate to. We’ve included rough instructions here for some of the most popular screens on the market, but we recommend to always check the manual that came with your television for the most accurate settings.

LG

Settings -> All Settings -> General -> HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color -> Enable (on desired port)

Panasonic

Menu -> Setup -> HDMI HDR Setting -> HDMI port (where your Xbox is connected to) -> Change to “On”

Philips

Menu -> Setup -> TV Settings -> Installation -> Preferences -> HDMI mode -> HDMI port (where your Xbox is connected to) -> Switch to “Normal”

Samsung

Settings -> Picture -> Expert Settings (or Picture Options) -> HDMI UHD Color -> Turn “On” HDMI UHD Color

Sony Bravia

Home -> Settings -> External Inputs -> HDMI signal format -> Change to Enhanced format (the default is Standard)

Vizio

SmartCast -> Settings -> Inputs -> HDMI Color Subsampling -> Enable HDR

The new Vizio P-series require the following TV setting to be changed to enable HDMI 2.1 functionality: Menu->Picture->Input Picture Settings->HDMI Mode->2.1

We hope these tips help you experience the best of Xbox Series X|S next gen visuals. For more frequently asked questions and answers, we recommend you check out the comprehensive Xbox Series X|S FAQ here.
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Source: You're Ready to Power Your Dreams - Is Your TV? - Xbox Wire

See also: Xbox Series X|S FAQ - Xbox Support

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