My KS8000 only changes settings automatically when in movie mode (had two profiles). Enabling game mode requires me to alter settings like backlight and color space manually if I want different settings for non-HDR content.
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KS8000 settings for gaming at 4k/HDR
- Thread starter Haines
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My KS8000 only changes settings automatically when in movie mode (had two profiles). Enabling game mode requires me to alter settings like backlight and color space manually if I want different settings for non-HDR content.
Same here, I just turn the back light and contrast up. Samsung should be able to fix that I guess, maybe we should send some emails to them.
I am not picky about input lag so I am leaving it in movie mode. Makes using the device too annoying otherwise. Like I was playing uncharted and wanted to check a hockey game real quick and of course it looks god awful at 20 backlight and native color space. Hopefully Samsung fixes this in a firmware update for people that really notice input lag.
I agree, I only turn game mode on when I play BF1 or TF2 multiplayer haha. And I haven't received my Pro yet.
But they should be able to fix it, I'm gonna send off an email to Samsung and see what they say.
im not sure if this was posted yet.
according to rtings.com the samungs model numbers are different in us and europe
the ks8000 US is the ks7000 in EU
the 8000 series in EU is the 9000 series in US
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/ks8000
according to rtings.com the samungs model numbers are different in us and europe
the ks8000 US is the ks7000 in EU
the 8000 series in EU is the 9000 series in US
Code:
US UK Europe Argentina Australia
KS8000 KS7000 KS70** KS7000 KS8000/KS8005
KS8500 KS7500 KS75** KS7500 KS8500
KS9000 KS8000 KS80** KS9000 KS9000/KS9005
KS9500 KS9000 KS90** - KS9500http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/ks8000
family_guy
Member
Game Mode should really be it's own picture mode option not buried under another picture option. Not sure why they did it that way. Should be:
Standard
Dynamic
Movie
Game
Instead of
Standard -> Game
Dynamic -> Game
Movie -> Game
Well they aren't technically wrong. It DOES turn on HDR if the source fed to it is HDR. However, in game mode, it doesn't alter the backlight and automatically turn the backlight up.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Yep. Currenlty it's super annoying having to constantly change settings back and forth. Or at least it should remember HDR settings when you're in game mode. Either way, needs to be addressed.
byron_hinson
Member
Does on my JS9000 so assumed it would on their newer models too
dcx4610
Member
Exactly. This is my first modern TV without a game preset. I like different settings for my movies and games and having to manually go in and switch game mode off and on before changing presets is silly. I wonder if there is a way to request the feature?
WordsintheWater
Member
It's the KS8000 I believe
Pankratous
Member
The KS8000 is massively discounted on this website I've never heard of before. £350 cheaper than anywhere else.
Not sure if they are reliable.
http://dcdigitaltv.co.uk/product/samsung-ue55ks8000-55-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-smart-tv/
Not sure if they are reliable.
http://dcdigitaltv.co.uk/product/samsung-ue55ks8000-55-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-smart-tv/
Yeah you're right haha, I'll e-mail them agian haha.
The PS4 Pro is outputting 3840x2160 for everything regardless of whether it's patched, same as One S.
Quick Mustard
Member
Quoting again in case anyone can confirm and I have a new query below:
Anyone know why it is, when I turn the PS4 on, it switches the HDMI over to it without asking.
I cant find an option on the TV to turn off (HDMI CEC is turned off) and on the PS4 the option called HDMI Link is turned off.
Not a deal breaker, just kind of annoying.
MaxBill1908
Neo Member
I have the PS4 pro setup up to the TV. If I watch HDR content via amazon prime the TV will automatically switch settings. If I start a game like TLOU or uncharted the TV will say it's now playing in HDR, but it does not automatically change settings like brightness to 20, I have to do it manually. Is there a way to automate it like with amazon prime?
Yaphett Kotto
Member
For me, the PS4 Pro is saying HDR is not supported on my TV and I have the KS8000.
Anyone knows how to get around that?
Anyone knows how to get around that?
So I got HDR working at it's pretty nice on my KS8000. Do I have to change the backlight setting Everytime I switch from HDR to standard? Or is there a solution? For example when I hit the PS button in the middle of playing infamous first light (In HDR), the standard picture is blinding, especially in a dark room.
In gaming mode btw
In gaming mode btw
Yaphett Kotto
Member
Where is this found? In the advanced settings?
Edit: I found it. Somehow, I missed this setting. Thank you!
ChubbleDucks
Member
They specialise in end of line, ex display and open box returns.
shinobi602
Member
Same here. Super easy setup.
same TV and no problems here either. (Except the backlight doesn't automatically change when in HDR, but I don't count that s a problem. more like s light inconvenience.)
Slackbladder
Member
In the UK with the curved UE55KS7500 and no issues with the PS4 Pro. All set up on the PS4 to Automatic and Uncharted 4 and Infamous Second Son both start up with HDR. Very good PQ.
Unlike my PC and Shadow Warrior 2 which looks all washed out in HDR. I'm wondering if the 1080 actually does HDR. The settings are right - 4:2:0, 12bpc, limited range but washed out PQ. Don't get it.
Unlike my PC and Shadow Warrior 2 which looks all washed out in HDR. I'm wondering if the 1080 actually does HDR. The settings are right - 4:2:0, 12bpc, limited range but washed out PQ. Don't get it.
Quick Mustard
Member
What have you got the resolution setting set to on the PS4 Pro?
vatstep
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I haven't played a whole lot of PS4 games with HDR, but it's absolutely stunning in Gears of War 4 (and to a slightly lesser extent, Forza 3). I didn't particularly love the art style in that game, but it made my jaw drop on numerous occasions because of the lighting effects that were amped up thanks to HDR.
Slackbladder
Member
Yeah, I believe there are no technical differences between a 8000 and 8500, just the curved screen. There is however always a chance you could get a screen that is slightly sub par. For example my KS7500 (the same as a US KS8500) does have some obvious clouding issues whilst others with the same TV may not.
bodine1231
Member
Game mode with HDR is definately not working with the Pro. Here are two shots of the Final Fantasy demo. The first is in Movie mode with HDR and the second is with Game Mode activated,same exact PQ settings. Look how the sun blooms in Movie mode and then when Game Mode is enabled it becomes a clearly defined circle.
Movie - HDR
Movie - Game Mode - HDR
Movie - HDR
Movie - Game Mode - HDR
FarFromAnyGame
Banned
Game mode with HDR is definately not working with the Pro. Here are two shots of the Final Fantasy demo. The first is in Movie mode with HDR and the second is with Game Mode activated,same exact PQ settings. Look how the sun blooms in Movie mode and then when Game Mode is enabled it becomes a clearly defined circle.
Movie - HDR
Movie - Game Mode - HDR
Did you manually change backlight etc in game mode?
Also doesn't movie mode have a lot more post processing going on that can affect the image?
bodine1231
Member
Every setting is the same between the two. There is an obvious difference in range and PQ when I enable game mode,its not using HDR.
From my understanding, you need to change the backlight to the highest setting and turn off dynamic display to native. Dynamic mode has a lot of weird processing effects.
RealityPales
Member
Dude. WTF?!
I went to pick up a KS8000 at BestBuy yesterday and immediately posted about the rep pushing the Sony 850 on me.
DON'T BITE.
Doesn't offer HDR for gaming comparable to that of the KS8000.
They're trying to up their numbers for Sony TVs for whatever reason. Fuck 'em.
Make sure you guys all have HDMI UHD Color switched to on, depending which HDMI slot the PS4Pro is using. It is located in the settings/picture/expert settings section of the TV. HDR should automatically enable while in game mode depending the game you are playing of course. I have everything set to automatic and I have yet to run into any issues.
AngelOFDeath
Member
As others stated, my Game Mode HDR settings don't automatically change, or vice versa when I go back to non-HDR. Only got to mess with this a little bit last night as my pro was still restoring. Will test more later tonight after date night.
bodine1231
Member
If you updated your firmware don't forget to set your Native Color to Auto (not Native) in HDR (or any setting really). Setting it to Native for HDR and Auto on non HDR was a bug that has been fixed in the latest firmware.
"Fed the correct signal and with [Colour Space] set to Auto or Custom, the Samsung KS9500 tracked Rec.2020 colour space standard as accurately as its native gamut allowed"
Post 3052
"Fed the correct signal and with [Colour Space] set to Auto or Custom, the Samsung KS9500 tracked Rec.2020 colour space standard as accurately as its native gamut allowed"
Post 3052
I'm so confused, turning off HDR actaully makes Infamous Second Son look better, I have to be doing something wrong here. I have that UHD setting turned on, Warm 2, Backlight 20, etc. Things just look washed out. It is in Game Mode and all I do is turn on/off the UHD thing and turning it on makes things look darker/washed out. Sometimes I can't even tell a difference.
My PS4 is reporting YUV422 and HDR in 2k/4k when I turn on that UHD setting.
Should I set the game settings to Max Brightness?
Edit: Ok, holy shit disabled HDR rendering IN GAME and the difference is astonishing. I'm not sure turning the setting on/off on my TV is doing a whole lot. But turning it on/off in the game makes a world of a difference. I notice when I turn it off in the game the brightness is way up (albiet same in game brightness setting) so I guess my real question is, what the hell are you supposed to set IN GAME VIDEO SETTINGS to?
My PS4 is reporting YUV422 and HDR in 2k/4k when I turn on that UHD setting.
Should I set the game settings to Max Brightness?
Edit: Ok, holy shit disabled HDR rendering IN GAME and the difference is astonishing. I'm not sure turning the setting on/off on my TV is doing a whole lot. But turning it on/off in the game makes a world of a difference. I notice when I turn it off in the game the brightness is way up (albiet same in game brightness setting) so I guess my real question is, what the hell are you supposed to set IN GAME VIDEO SETTINGS to?
May I ask which game you were trying to play and the picture settings on your TV? Sorry if you answered already but did you change UHD HDMI Color to On? Do you get a notification saying an HDR moving is playing while watching Netflix through the TV app?
byron_hinson
Member
Glad its not just me - but I have a JS9000 - Infamous is as dark as hell in HDR - worst title of the lot so far.
Yeah, I mean the 4K is super impressive, I'm sitting like 4 feet from a 60" screen and it looks amazing. But the HDR is questionable so far in the two games I've played. Things aren't popping unless I jack up Dynamic Contrast.
I can see and understand the difference between the HDR and non-HDR. HDR clearly has a much larger range, but I'm not sure the games were really using the whole range. I dunno, going to throw Titanfall 2 in and check it out. I wanted to try Infamous first since I already knew what it looked like pre-HDR.