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Thread: Gigablue ue 4k - connecting as SDR only not HDR?

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    Gigablue ue 4k - connecting as SDR only not HDR?

    Have had this receiver for a few days now just, messing around with picture settings for a while now.

    Have to say I’m not very impressed with the picture quality and have just discovered it’s not connecting to my TV in HDR quality, SDR only.

    When I flick between my Apple TV 4k and this (when on a 4k channel), there is quite a difference.

    Am I missing something here, or is there a way to make this receiver output in HDR or is simply not capable of doing so?

    If it’s not I’m afraid it’s being returned and replaced with a Vu+ 4k receiver .

    Using latest vix image btw, but I’m nearly sure it was the same when I tried Team Blue image when I first connected the receiver.

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    Not even a Ultimo 4K outputs in HDR. No e2 4k receiver will out in HDR if watching HD.

    I've got GB and top end VU+, PQ is comparable, all good. If your not happy with the GB you won't be happy with a VU+. I'd suggest you look at your TV settings / enhancments etc....
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    I’ve just checked a vu uno 4K se and Ultimo4k on freesat 4K uhd channel, even that isn’t broadcard in hdr.

    Both LG TV’s are hdr capable.


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    Thank you for your reply and that’s good to know. It was a 4k channel I was using it on though. I kept the same settings on TV for this HDMI port as I use for the Apple TV so direct comparison .

    I will try to adjust the settings to other settings again though and compare the picture quality. I’m thinking I might just send it back anyway though because I like the feel of the Vu receivers and have used them the last number of years.

    Can’t get the usb cable tuner working on this either (although I’m not sure if replacing with Vu receiver will solve this either).

    Just noticing on the Vu website though that Vu Uno Se 4k states it can output in HDR? Strange

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    Just seen your post above too, thanks for trying that . I’m now wondering why it states that it does on the Vu website. Could this possibly refer to it being capable of displaying a movie from the HDD maybe in HDR as opposed to a live broadcast ?

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    If it’s not broadcast in hdr no receiver output hdr!

    What usb tuner do you have?


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    Dvbsky cable tuner. But can replace the tuner if needs be

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    Gigablue ue 4k - connecting as SDR only not HDR?

    Why not buy single or twin hybrid tuner that fits internally? Much better than usb.

    Try openatv that might support that tuner.


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    I tried it on openatv, receiver won’t boot with it connected. Openvix, i can see it in tuners but it makes Sat Tuner A become disabled.

    Tried it on Team Blue, let’s me scan full cable services but the likes of a free cable channel bbc1 etc won’t display

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    I’ve made my mind up, the Giga blue is going back to Amazon. Solo uno 4k ordered from here so all good

    Thank you for your advice regarding HDR

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    No guarantee your usb tuner will work with the vu+. You might have to buy the vu usb tuner.


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    Yeah I know that mate. Will wait and see. Guess I prefer the Vu receivers anyway after testing this one.

    No harm done

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    Personally I like the Gb ultra ue 4K and the quad 4K, I think they’re good versatile receivers.


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    There is an issue with USB tuners. This has been reported to GigaBlue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abu baniaz View Post
    There is an issue with USB tuners. This has been reported to GigaBlue.
    Not only GB, many receiver has USB tuner issues in 5.2 with OE-A 4.2.
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