My tv supports HDR and Dolby Vision but during the test it’s stating my TV doesn’t support it. Any help?

My tv supports HDR and Dolby Vision but during the test it’s stating my TV doesn’t support it. Any help?

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Posted on Sep 23, 2017 12:04 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2017 6:30 AM

Make sure 1) you’re connected to a compatible HDMI input. HDMI 1.4 inputs will not work 2) Make sure deep color or UHD color is enabled for your HDMI inputs on your display. 3) There is a difference in cables. Get a new, modern hi-speed HDMI cable. There are many inexpensive options. 4) If you’re going through an AVR, you could have a myriad of issues..... you need a DV compatible AVR. Most modern 4k AVR’s will pass HDR10 however.

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Oct 8, 2017 10:16 PM in response to btjones34711

I have OLED65C7P with firmware 03.60.15. Oddly we don't have update to 03.60.16. Besides the point my ATV 4K is in HDMI 1 and i have no issues with Dolby at 60 HZ. Did have to enable deep black under HDMI settings. But honestly it seems more of an issue with ATV than your cable or TV itself. Have you tried to play some demo on LG TV itself to test dolby? LG Netflix or Amazon app?

Oct 29, 2017 3:50 PM in response to Kevinsteinkamp1990

I have the latest Panasonic 4k UHD TV, linked via a Yamaha AV amp. The amp says it passes through Dolby Vision and HDR, but Apple TV won't recognise it as such. When I plug it into the TV directly is automatically switched to HDR, when into the amp it downgrades to 4k with no HDR. Hugely frustrating as other devices output HDR via the amp fine. I wish there was some kind of manual override!

Apr 9, 2018 2:00 PM in response to Sam Wilkins

Wanted to share my setup and frustrations.


TV1: LG OLED 65" C7

TV2: Samsung 49" MU8000 (I know that Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision but see my issues below)

Receiver: Denon AVR-S920


Cables I've tried already:

  1. With LG: In-wall 60' Monoprice Cabernet Ultra Series Active High Speed HDMI Cable - 4K @ 24Hz, 10.2Gbps, 24AWG, YUV 4:2:0, CL2, 60ft, Black (50' it's rated at18 gbps and then drops, I didn't notice that before I put it in the wall)
  2. With LG: 1' Monoprice Ultra Slim Series High Speed HDMI Cable - 4K @ 24Hz, 10.2Gbps, 36AWG, YUV 4:2:0, 1.5ft, Black
  3. With LG: 5' Sure-Fire High Speed
  4. With Samsung: 15' Monoprice Select Active Series High Speed HDMI Cable - 4K @ 24Hz, 10.2Gbps, 28AWG, 15ft, Black
  5. With Samsung: In-wall 40' Aurum Hi-Speed (10.2 gbps)

Overall, I can't get Dolby Vision to work properly unless I directly connect with the short 1' cable to my LG OLED. But even then, I had moments of an unstable connection. Good news is that I have 4K HDR @ 60 HZ working fine over the 60' cable whether or not I connect directly to the TV or thru my Denon Receiver (with a 1' monoprice cable between the ATV and Receiver). I did run double 50' CAT6 to the TV from my AV closet so hopefully I can leverage that connection as I'm not able to swap out the 60' HDMI anymore. If anyone knows a good way to connect this I'd love recommendations.

As for the Samsung TV, I'm having issues getting any stable connection, regardless of quality/framerate. Can't figure out why the Samsung and ATV won't cooperate. I've connected the ATV to a friend's Samsung 4K HDR set and it works fine with a 5' cable (can't recall the brand or specs). I guess it's my sub-par cables.

I'll report back once I confirm that my firmware is updated on all devices and my UHD/HDR settings are turned on (which I'm almost certain I already did).


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My tv supports HDR and Dolby Vision but during the test it’s stating my TV doesn’t support it. Any help?

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