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bvd1022 Author

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Apple TV 4K on non-4K HDTV

Hi,

I just purchased an Apple TV 4K 64GB, but my television does not support 4K display. This is my first Apple TV device and I purchased what was available from Target. My question is how do I adjust the display settings so that I do not damage my television?

From what I understand this device will work on non-4K televisions much in the same way as Roku's devices that support 4K do, but seeing as this is my first Apple TV device and I am waiting on it to be delivered, I was hoping I could get a few pointers from those on the forum who are more familiar with Apple TV 4K that I am as I am intending to test the device over the weekend.

Any advice / suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on Nov 30, 2017 11:47 PM

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bvd1022 Author

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Posted on Dec 1, 2017 8:30 PM

The 4K model was the only one that was available at the time I ordered it. I figured since like I said I have used the roku's that have 4K compatibility that it wouldn't be much of an issue, primarily because OTT devices are updated so often. I do intend on eventually getting a new TV, but it won't be for a little while. One of the challenges for me when that time comes will be to find one that has a picture mode with a wide or stretch setting for non-HD, 4:3 content. The TV I have does have that setting, but I also have a Westinghouse TV that has an overscan setting that doesn't really fit well to 4:3 content and tends to chop the bottom of the picture, whereas my vizio fits perfectly with the stretch picture setting for non-HD content.

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munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 7:23 AM in response to bvd1022

Yeah, no problem. Apple don't make things that will harm your other devices, and the new Apple TV is backwards compatible with other TVs that aren't 4K.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 12:10 AM in response to bvd1022

It should automatically recognize your TV and set itself up accordingly.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 5:34 PM in response to vazandrew

Also I would plug the Apple TV directly into your TV the first time for it to recognize it, rather than through the HDMI switch.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:13 PM in response to vazandrew

The person said they were planning to upgrade their TV at some point, why lose money on a second hand sale and then have to buy it again anyway?

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:23 PM in response to vazandrew

Can you give me an example of great resale value?

I don't think there's much saving in buying the 4th generation over buying the 4K tbh.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:51 PM in response to vazandrew

I count $30 difference.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 9:57 PM in response to munkymajik

The 4th gen is $149

The 64GB 4K (which the OP got) is $199

That's not including tax

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:02 PM in response to vazandrew

Yeah but the OP wanted 64GB, not 32GB.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:09 PM in response to munkymajik

You keep going around in circles and frankly it is taking away from the OP, as you seem intent on continuing this I will have to bow out of this discussion.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:19 PM in response to vazandrew

The price you mentioned for the 4th generation is for 32GB

The price you mentioned for the 4K is for 64GB.

Not circular.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:38 PM in response to munkymajik

Not what I meant, please cease from responding

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:40 PM in response to vazandrew

That's not helpful.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:50 PM in response to munkymajik

Actually, what isn't helpful is the fact that you keep prolonging this unnecessary discussion. There is no reason for you to continue to respond. Thank you.

vazandrew

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Dec 2, 2017 8:49 PM in response to munkymajik

I suggest you take the time to read the thread because that was answered, I have nothing further to say so please do not respond.

munkymajik

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Dec 2, 2017 8:51 PM in response to vazandrew

Nope you never answered what the resale value was. If you have nothing further to say I suggest you take your own advice.

Apple TV 4K on non-4K HDTV