I checked and HDR Policy is set to always HDR.
New U22-XJ user questions
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I don't see HDR anywhere on my TCL TV. The firestick used to show a HDR box in the upper right of the TV when I turned everything on
ENDRJUPL
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Minix should switch to HDR as soon as you play a HDR video. Try one of those:
https://4kmedia.org/
I didn't try it myself yet, but I'll check it out when I come back from work, to let you know if those clips trigger HDR on my tv. If they won't on yours, we'll troubleshoot further.
pusb87
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@tvr4 @ENDRJUPL
Those files from 4kmedia work fine for HDR on the U22 ( eg I have used the New York one )
Its just a case of setting the Minix display settings correct. @Marty has already posted them but here they are again from my U22
If his TV doesnt show HDR then its a question of sorting out his TV (or AVR if he has one ) settings . ie may need to check that the HDMI input is correct for HDR content.
And to confirm HDR should only kick in when HDR content is being played
Those files from 4kmedia work fine for HDR on the U22 ( eg I have used the New York one )
Its just a case of setting the Minix display settings correct. @Marty has already posted them but here they are again from my U22
If his TV doesnt show HDR then its a question of sorting out his TV (or AVR if he has one ) settings . ie may need to check that the HDMI input is correct for HDR content.
And to confirm HDR should only kick in when HDR content is being played
I changed the policy to Adaptive HDR. But I could not download any of the videos from 4kmedia.
I found a 4k demo by searching google but am not sure if it worked or not. The video played and the picture looked good.
But I did not see any indicator or message to show that it is displaying in HDR
I found a 4k demo by searching google but am not sure if it worked or not. The video played and the picture looked good.
But I did not see any indicator or message to show that it is displaying in HDR
pusb87
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Dont know why ..I downloaded this morning from 4kmedia
and just tried again and ok to download >> you may need to try the download button twice !
Skynet
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Try this link instead : https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1pGsnknkoIDRPKrW-YPFS7U31J09PeM4N
***Note: For the full experience you must first download and install SmartTubeNext on the U22: Click => Here***
The following video is one that blew my mind when first viewed on the U22, in SmartTubeNext Search type "UHD HDR" and look in "The HDR Channel" for the video "Real 4K HDR: LG 2020 OLED Black in HDR":
When you play the video bring up the UI and click on the "HQ" icon in the bottom left and select "Video formats":
Then select "2160p, 60fps, 30.1Mbit, vp9, HDR":
Lastly, be prepared to be blown away!!
Villa
Administrator
I get this...Dont know why ..I downloaded this morning from 4kmedia
Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.
Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file that you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator.
I downloaded the file but can not do anything with it. If I unzip the file it is a .ts file but nothing wants to open and play it
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That is the error message I have been getting
What is SmartTubeNext?
I downloaded it but noticed that it is a beta.
How do I open the UI after installing it?
I am ready to be blown away! Thanks
Villa
Administrator
Nothing to worry about! It is updated fairly frequently.
It is a replacement for "Smart YouTube TV" by the same developer.
The app does have Auto-updates
Villa
Administrator
pusb87
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Kodi plays it fine
pusb87
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I must have been lucky then...sometimes if running a VPN changing your connection allows you to d/l the file
Skynet
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