How to setup hdr content in vero4k

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Hi
Since some time ago I started getting hdr content, but my TV (Sony 4k x900) doesn’t switch to hdr content, and actually if I enable it myself it s too shinny. Is there any manual or how to for dummies that helps to enable hdr content in your TV from vero4k

Thanks

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On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
Select Settings.
Under the TV category, select External Inputs.
Select HDMI signal format.
Select the appropriate HDMI input.
Select Enhanced format.
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Make sure on Vero you have

  • Resolution set to 1080p
  • Adjust Refresh Rate set to Always
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I did both and still doesn’t work and my TV is hdr set to auto

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Please post a log so we can see if your TV is advertising HDR support.

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https://paste.kodi.tv/janorodewo

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So what is the solution?

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We need more than just the kodi log. Please see:

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Actually vero4k is connected to a home cinema maybe its the reason TV doesn’t detect hdr content?

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The logs should tell us.

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What other logs do you need?

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Just upload all logs and send us the URL.

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All logs? Which ones ?

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@grahamh already provided you link to instructions:

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Logs under “Providing diagnostic logs”?

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I hope I did it ok

https://paste.osmc.tv/vexeminuji

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Your TV may do HDR but your AVR does not. Check by plugging vero direct into the TV instead of through the Onkyo.

There is a way round this but it needs some work with the commandline as it’s experimental. Let us know if you are up for that and we can post instructions.

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You mean using putty and all that?

I could give it a try

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You need to update to ‘staging’. To test this update:

  1. Login via the command line
  2. Edit the file /etc/apt/sources.list
  3. Add the following line: deb http://apt.osmc.tv stretch-devel main
  4. Run the following commands to update: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade && reboot
  5. Your system should have have received the update.

Login again and type echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/force_hdr

Play some HDR material and see if your TV reports that it’s receiving HDR (it should say HDR or PQ).

I also recommend you edit /etc/apt/sources.list again and remove the line that you added after updating. This will return you to the normal update channel.

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Just one question:

after adding this line

  1. Add the following line: deb http://apt.osmc.tv stretch-devel main

How do I save it and jump to run the next command?

Thanks!