AppleTV 4K Settings •Format: 4K SDR 50 or 60Hz •HDMI Output: YCbCr •Chroma: 4:4:4 (if you have sufficient bandwidth) •Match Content: Dynamic Range and Frame Rate •Audio: Change Format Off; Dolby Atmos On
Thanks Gene, really helpful. One additional tip is to make sure ‘Reduce loud sounds’ is set to ‘No’ in the audio settings, to maintain full dynamic range. There are also settings in the ‘App settings’ for Music where you can switch to lossless and Dolby Atmos as automatic.
I wish Apple put that on the slide out screen that users access any time (I forget what that is called). So then, if you live in an apartment, don't want to wake the kids or just want to have a less booming experience, you can turn on reduce bass quickly.
I just got the latest 128Gb version for Christmas. I just upgraded from the 2017 4K version. Apple did a great job of keeping the older versions up to date. The only difference I noticed between the two is when watching TH-cam in 4K 60fps. The older version would down scale to 1440p 60fps.
Helpful video however, you glossed over connecting the Apple TV........why connect it to the AVR instead of the TV and use eARC back to the AVR? IF you connect it to the AVR....where? and then where does the AVR connect on the TV? Follow up: I'm connected to TV (Sony 950H) and using eARC to AVR. It seems to work fine.....am I losing quality.... either audio or video?
Thanks Gene, Happy New Year to you and your family. Have swapped over to Apple tv/Apple Music coz of you. Really enjoying the Atmos mixes. Only problem is now i wanna upgrade my surrounds!
12:49 I knew I set this thing up right. Those are my exact settings. I had mess around with for a little while, but this is the end result for my setup.
Totally agree! AppleMusic with lossless spatial audio through a Dolby Atmos system is truly awesome! While it is not true to original 2 channel stuff (which is closest to original sound in a hall or club), it’s like you are in the middle of the music swimming in it. It’s on a different level from 2channel type stuff
How would you rate out of 10 the blueray Atmos mix of Hanns Zimmers live in Prague ? Trying to get a reference point of what constitutes a "good mix" thanks
If you understand how Atmos music is mixed, you will realize that it can be MORE like the real thing. Think of two channel as trying to put a gallon of milk in a quart bottle. Atmos breaks free from that limitation and allows each instrument to occupy its own spot in the performance space. Ringo’s drums can now be heard. The suppressed solo of a voice or a piano now has more detail. Keep in mind, above is with a true Atmos system. Not Spatial via headphones. Gene did a video all about this in 2022.
@@mongo2044 For myself my love of music grew while being part of orchestras, bands, etc… rather than sitting in the audience listening to it. So yeh, spatial audio is like being part of the band again - it’s how I relate to it. But that’s me. And also, a big YES to giving each instrument its own voice! 👍👍👍
So do you have the ATV4K hooked directly to the receiver or the tv? If receiver is it in the eARC port or any HDMI port and how do you hook to the tv? Is it via an HDMI output to the tv?
Thanks a lot!! This was what I needed, no more oversaturated cover art in Plex, perfect playback in 1080p, 2160 4k HDR or Dolby vision ... I almost threw out the ATV
great video...not sure though if I am doing something wrong, but I don't see 60hz whenI press info on my remote for the receiver, I see atoms, but only 4k 30 hz, I know my tv has 4k 60 hertz but boy it sure does sound and look good, the dolby vision notification does pop up now when entering a movie that has it thanks
Always been an android person but you mentioned the atmos music app on Apple so many times I thought I need to try. I ordered from Amazon today. Will be here tomorrow. Will come back here when i am setting it up thanks.
Love everything about this channel, except for the intro music. Any chance you could lower the volume or find something less jarring? It blows out my ear drums every time. Keep up the good work and happy new year.
Great information, thanks! I do have a gen-3 Apple TV 4K, which I love, but I do have a question. I don't yet have an Atmos receiver, though I plan to get one. With a standard stereo setup, should I disable Dolby Atmos in the audio settings, or does Apple TV automatically down-convert the audio to match the current system setup? Cheers!
I just like to say a very big thank you this is made a big difference to my Apple 4K TV watching this video I had it all set up wrong and now everything is going great thank you very much
This helped with making my SDR content look tremendously better. No more color banding and colors really pop on my Epson 5040UB. Thank you Gene and team!
I have my LGCXOLED TV plugged into the eArc HDMI input on my Denon AVR-760. Everything else on my system also runs through the Denon AVR to the speakers (DVD player. CD player, PS, etc) Where should I plug in the Apple TV using the HDMI cable? I didn't see that covered. Thanks!
Hi, Would like to say a big thank you for set up of Apple 4K, since taking your direction on setup I have found that TH-cam is not buffering between adverts/commercials while watching videos. This was caused by setting the Apple to 4K HDR 50/60hz and was frustrating me for months, so once again a big thank you. If you have a video on how to set up the best Dolby Atmos on a Yamaha RX-A3080 with a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup I would be very pleased to watch and learn and have my system sounding just like it should. Once again thank you and have a wonderful New Year.
I just picked up an Apple TV 4K latest model, so this content is greatly appreciated. Also picked up the Yamaha RX A6A receiver yesterday evening, so I’m going to have some fun.
Thanks Gene, your video here has solved the mystery for me! Why did my AppleTV -> Denon 4400H -> HiSense HDR10 TV always look so darned washed out when I "correctly" set up the Apple TV to output "4K HDR". I found out by trial-and-error that my picture just looked so much better when I set the Apple TV to "4K SDR" (and yes, I still had Match Frame Rate and Match Dynamic Range both set to on), but I couldn't figure out why, and it's bugged me until today. Your great video here has both solved the mystery for me, and confirmed that the reason everything just looks so much better is because Apple TV is now properly sending SDR content as SDR, and not washing it out in with an HDR signal, and yet also automatically changing up to HDR when the source content requires. My flawed understanding was that I should set the TV setting to "4K HDR" and that "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to correctly downscale to SDR when needed - but that's not what happens. We need to set the TV setting to "4K SDR" and then "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to upscale to HDR when needed. Apple could certainly improve their UI to provide better guidance, IMHO. Thank you again!!!
Are you sure about this? If it’s setup at match content range and frame, why wouldn’t you enable HDR? I would think that Apple TV would know of native content is in SDR then it would match content and not upscale.
Great Vid Gene. "Audioholic" or not, your video suggestions are right on. This video took a page right out of my brain. Keep up the video suggestions, always like hearing what you have to say.
Nice video, Gene! Very helpful for all Apple TV owners. I have used these settings myself for a couple years now. Have you tried any of the new features that Apple has added like the ability to do calibration of the TV with your phone camera and all of that? Any thoughts on how good that is or if it works? I have my ATV4k going into a Denon x2700h to a Sony X95h. Sometimes the picture cuts out and goes to a black screen while watching a program. You have to go back out and restart/replay the program to get the picture back. From my testing I think it is an issue with my Denon receiver. Have you seen this happen with your x3800h? Thanks!
I had a similar issue with a new Roku Ultra running through a Denon AVR with EARC to my Sony A8H OLED. I fixed it by installing 48 Gbps rated HDMI cables.
@@jamestapscott9400 Thanks for the reply! I’m also connected to the EARC HDMI input on the TV. My cables are supposed to be rated for that but worth a shot at swapping them out I suppose. Cheaper than a new AVR or TV, right? The family really gets annoyed when it blanks out in the middle of a show, lol.
My one year old HDMI cables were supposedly able to pass Dolby Vision. So, the issue with audio/no video occurred when attempting to stream DV video on a 2021 Roku Ultra. DV worked on the Sony X800M2, so I did not think cables were the issue. I was very frustrated. After several hours of combing AV forums, I broke down and ordered new cables. I installed Zeskit Lite 48 Gbps Slim Ultra High Speed HDMI 3 and 5 foot cables. Some owners of the X95H reported random EARC issues. I would check the HDMI settings on the Sony and Denon. Ensure they are set to Enhanced. Also, check for updates.
The Apple calibration is rather crude. I was not impressed at all with what it did to the almost already calibrated picture I had on my Oled TVs. It emphasized green a lot. It was just wrong!
@@jamestapscott9400 thanks again! Glad the new cables worked for you. I have some Pacroban cables rated for 48gbps installed but maybe one has an issue, worth a swap to see. Those enhanced settings are key, too. Especially in this case with DV or setting the ATV to chroma 4:4:4. The Sony tv requires enhanced for that.
Thanks for another informative video, Gene! I have a Sony A80J and Denon X4700H AVR. My TV has all the streaming services built in. Would the sound and picture quality improve if I also got the Apple TV. I primarily stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+. I am new to this and do not fully understand how this technology works. Thanks again!
Please, if you going to suggest settings please take the time to explain why not choose the other options. For example, on Format, why not RGB HIGH OR LOW, when I can clearly see more specular highlights details when on RGB HIGH.
RGB Low corresponds to the full 0-255 range, while high is 16-235 right? At least that’s what my LG C2 is showing when I swap between them on the ATV then the LG. I say that to say, wouldn’t RGB low give technically better results for you if your tv supports it?
Gene, thanks for the tip about using SDR 4K rather than HDR 4K. Using the latter setting always makes black and white TV shows look bizarre when I am using Plex. Actually, I prefer my nVIDIA Shield, but now my first generation Apple TV 4K will be more useful.
@@Andersljungberg Yes, the Apple TV setting matches the content’s format. So it makes no sense to use SDR over Dolby Atmos if you have a high end TV that supports it. There’s too much ignorance on this topic. 4K Dolby atmos will have your screen savers and Apple menus at 4K Dolby atmos at all times. Then it will match the format for whatever content you’re watching. WHY downgrade to SDR for the screensavers and menu? Seems dumb to me
Oh, this is way over my head. I just want to connect the Apple TV to HDMI and start. I don't know what Atmos is or any of that. Can I still use the Apple TV?
Dolby atmos / Spatial Audio music worked out of the box for me with the latest software update they have on there. Yet to check HD as I don’t have a 4K tv yet.
Thanks Gene, as always is great to have the support and suggestions from specialist like you, But what about the TV´s that automatic select the best output format? especially uf I have disable Dolby Visión or HDR disable, because I enable SDR format as you suggest. Thanks again and keep watching and listening. This is Paco from Mexico
That’s pretty cool. I was just looking for a way to have my sound bar. Turn on whenever my TV turns on since it doesn’t turn on after I install the Apple TV.
With the audio if you only have Dolby 5.1 should you still turn audio off and select that? Apple says you will lose your surround sound when you turn auto off
I have this Apple 4K and a Sony A90J Oled. After much back and forth and comparisons I enabled Dolby Vision on the Apple 4K and disabled Match dynamic range and Frame content.I found this gave the best picture quality on all streamimg services particulary TH-cam regardless of the original definition and dynamic range.These are the default settings and for me the best
Hi This was really helpful. I set my Samsung TV to your settings. I don't have Dolby Atmos on my Soundbar. Is it a good idea to set it to Auto or Dolby 5.1 surround?
Have you experienced no sound on prime and Netflix with non atmos audio, when atmos is on in settings? I have to go into setting and turn off atmos to get sound
Hi there, thank you so much for this video, it helped me to set the correct video setting, l previously set to 4K HDR 4.2.2 and gave me screen backout 5 seconds every time l change videos, now ok thanks alot
I noticed when steaming out of my TV. The audio is very weak . Going into my surround sound system. Especially with HBO Max. Would something like apple TV. Solve that issue and give me stronger audio ?
What does it mean if I had the blinking and 1 second black outs when I was on HDR and after switching to SDR it was no longer doing that and worked smoothly. Is that a cable issue?
Is it possible to set up crossfade on my apple tv 4k - i use it on my iphone 14 but cant find it on apple tv - and i dont want to use airplay - play my apple music through my onkyo and B&W speakers. Thanks🙏
Hello Sir Gene! THANK YOU so very much for documenting your recommended settings! I spent most of 2022 building a new dedicated theater in my home. Two of the components of my theater are the 3rd generation Apple 4k & a new Epson LS12000. I was a bit disappointed with this matchup due to a several second (up to several minute) Delay when switching from one TH-cam Video to another, or switching from TH-cam to Netflix, etc. BUT…, using YOUR settings, those annoying delays are History! My sincere thanks Sir!
Hello Sir I want to say thank you I love your show it very informative! My question to you is I’m about to pull the trigger and upgrade to a S95C tv and my concern is that my AVR Denon 4500H will it be compatible? It’ll be hooked up alone just for audio I’m currently running a 7.1.4 will it work or do I need to upgrade my AVR?
I have got the 1st apple 4k tv box and thinking upgrade to a newer version because I find I have to turn up the av more is it just my what dose this and is the nivida sheld pro better
You want to use RGB High for correct SDR video output. YCBCR with Apple will cause a Green tint to the greyscale and this is immediately seen when switching from one output to the other. I will only use YCBCR for clients if the video chain does not allow for RGB.
@@Audioholics I work as a professional calibrator in Hollywood. I’m not surprised that you haven’t heard this, but it’s measurable and verifiable truth.
I agree here watching the Vikings Packers game here and the green was not right until I tried the RGB setting he recommended. I am on the 2021 Apple TV 4K with a lg g2 set.
I have old but good main speakers JBL, center speaker Jamo and rear spearks JBL, if I buy a new receiver with dolby atmos, what kind of speakers must I buy?
Hello can I ask You 1 question:)? I have the apple 4k tv box, denon avr x1700h with a samsung qled TV. 5.1 serup with kef q750 and rel 1205 II. I don’t understand why the avr shows multi in when playing mostly everything? Why not dolby dig + D sorround? What multi in means? Regards great chanel
But I have heard that Apple TV has Auto Frame rate. which is based on the stream material's images per second. Shouldn't it also be able to automatically select the right type of HDR that the stream contains?
HI JEAN I NEED YOUR EXPERTISE IN SETTING UP MY ATMOS SPEAKERS AND MAXIMIZING MY AUDIO SYSTEM. I KNOW YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICE. WHAT'S THE PROCESS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Great video Gene. One more consideration for next time is to speak to the Apples support of HDR10+. There is actually a growing amount of content in this newer dynamic HDR format. It is only supported on the Gen 3 Apple TV and does require the AVR support of HDMI 2.1. I just upgraded my Denon 8500H with the new 8K board.
but when I use infuse, it cant decode dts or whatever format audio, it always output pcm, and I check the audio output is tv, not my receiver , how to change the default audio output
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AppleTV 4K Settings
•Format: 4K SDR 50 or 60Hz
•HDMI Output: YCbCr
•Chroma: 4:4:4 (if you have sufficient bandwidth)
•Match Content: Dynamic Range and Frame Rate
•Audio: Change Format Off; Dolby Atmos On
Thank you
Thanks Gene, really helpful. One additional tip is to make sure ‘Reduce loud sounds’ is set to ‘No’ in the audio settings, to maintain full dynamic range.
There are also settings in the ‘App settings’ for Music where you can switch to lossless and Dolby Atmos as automatic.
I wish Apple put that on the slide out screen that users access any time (I forget what that is called). So then, if you live in an apartment, don't want to wake the kids or just want to have a less booming experience, you can turn on reduce bass quickly.
Such an amazing video
I just got the latest 128Gb version for Christmas. I just upgraded from the 2017 4K version. Apple did a great job of keeping the older versions up to date. The only difference I noticed between the two is when watching TH-cam in 4K 60fps. The older version would down scale to 1440p 60fps.
Helpful video however, you glossed over connecting the Apple TV........why connect it to the AVR instead of the TV and use eARC back to the AVR? IF you connect it to the AVR....where? and then where does the AVR connect on the TV?
Follow up: I'm connected to TV (Sony 950H) and using eARC to AVR. It seems to work fine.....am I losing quality.... either audio or video?
Thanks Gene, Happy New Year to you and your family. Have swapped over to Apple tv/Apple Music coz of you. Really enjoying the Atmos mixes. Only problem is now i wanna upgrade my surrounds!
12:49 I knew I set this thing up right. Those are my exact settings. I had mess around with for a little while, but this is the end result for my setup.
Totally agree! AppleMusic with lossless spatial audio through a Dolby Atmos system is truly awesome! While it is not true to original 2 channel stuff (which is closest to original sound in a hall or club), it’s like you are in the middle of the music swimming in it. It’s on a different level from 2channel type stuff
How would you rate out of 10 the blueray Atmos mix of Hanns Zimmers live in Prague ? Trying to get a reference point of what constitutes a "good mix" thanks
If you understand how Atmos music is mixed, you will realize that it can be MORE like the real thing. Think of two channel as trying to put a gallon of milk in a quart bottle. Atmos breaks free from that limitation and allows each instrument to occupy its own spot in the performance space. Ringo’s drums can now be heard. The suppressed solo of a voice or a piano now has more detail. Keep in mind, above is with a true Atmos system. Not Spatial via headphones. Gene did a video all about this in 2022.
@@mongo2044 For myself my love of music grew while being part of orchestras, bands, etc… rather than sitting in the audience listening to it. So yeh, spatial audio is like being part of the band again - it’s how I relate to it. But that’s me. And also, a big YES to giving each instrument its own voice! 👍👍👍
Here is that video: th-cam.com/video/ZyoXdgcmOa0/w-d-xo.html
The Atmos is not lossless.
Thank you I had multiple settings wrong for years . Randomly came across this video and now I know .
If I only have a 5.1 setup, is there an advantage to using Dolby Atmos or should I just keep it at Change Format and choice Dolby Digital? Thanks!
I set it up with my iPhone. The Apple TV asked “Home or My Home”? Which should I choose Home or My Home? Great video!
Very good good stuff thank you this was something I really needed to know thank you
So do you have the ATV4K hooked directly to the receiver or the tv? If receiver is it in the eARC port or any HDMI port and how do you hook to the tv? Is it via an HDMI output to the tv?
My MRX 1140 keeps showing multi PCM if it’s not atmos. What does that mean ?
Nice clear explanation of what setting to use and why - some of them counter intuitive for me - this is a good help. thanks
Thanks a lot!! This was what I needed, no more oversaturated cover art in Plex, perfect playback in 1080p, 2160 4k HDR or Dolby vision ... I almost threw out the ATV
Should I connect the Apple TV 4K device into my TV HDMI or to my Denon 3600H receiver HDMI? Thanks for the video!
Try the RGB option for full catalogue of colours (0 - 255) that surpasses 4.4.4
agree ,the ycbr give a blue tint on oled ,calibration look bad on ycbr
great video...not sure though if I am doing something wrong, but I don't see 60hz whenI press info on my remote for the receiver, I see atoms, but only 4k 30 hz, I know my tv has 4k 60 hertz
but boy it sure does sound and look good, the dolby vision notification does pop up now when entering a movie that has it
thanks
Always been an android person but you mentioned the atmos music app on Apple so many times I thought I need to try. I ordered from Amazon today. Will be here tomorrow. Will come back here when i am setting it up thanks.
Love everything about this channel, except for the intro music. Any chance you could lower the volume or find something less jarring? It blows out my ear drums every time. Keep up the good work and happy new year.
I agree. I asked the person who made that bumper to lower the level on it but had little success. I may redesign it. It's jarring to me as well. 😆
@@Audioholics Thanks Gene!
Very helpful video! The atmos now sounds incredible 😎 Thanks for the video Gene
Thank you. Could you plz advise how to set it up for Sony HT-A9 ?
Great information, thanks! I do have a gen-3 Apple TV 4K, which I love, but I do have a question. I don't yet have an Atmos receiver, though I plan to get one. With a standard stereo setup, should I disable Dolby Atmos in the audio settings, or does Apple TV automatically down-convert the audio to match the current system setup? Cheers!
I’ve been impressed with the implementation of Atmos music with the Apple TV. Very nice for those of us with home theaters.
I just like to say a very big thank you this is made a big difference to my Apple 4K TV watching this video I had it all set up wrong and now everything is going great thank you very much
This helped with making my SDR content look tremendously better. No more color banding and colors really pop on my Epson 5040UB. Thank you Gene and team!
I have my LGCXOLED TV plugged into the eArc HDMI input on my Denon AVR-760. Everything else on my system also runs through the Denon AVR to the speakers (DVD player. CD player, PS, etc) Where should I plug in the Apple TV using the HDMI cable? I didn't see that covered. Thanks!
Have anyone found a fix for the audio out of sync with Apple TV yet?
same problem atv4k > denon > sony tv audio with match framerate out of sync, disable match framerate, perfect in sync audio
Simple solution that provided a great audio video experience out from my Apple TV
Thanks for the help, disney + won't auto switch to dolby vision for some reason
What about audio mode, auto or 16 bit? I have always wondered.
Hi,
Would like to say a big thank you for set up of Apple 4K, since taking your direction on setup I have found that TH-cam is not buffering between adverts/commercials while watching videos.
This was caused by setting the Apple to 4K HDR 50/60hz and was frustrating me for months, so once again a big thank you.
If you have a video on how to set up the best Dolby Atmos on a Yamaha RX-A3080 with a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup I would be very pleased to watch and learn and have my system sounding just like it should.
Once again thank you and have a wonderful New Year.
thanks Gene from Australia.i have Atmos on the anthem avm70 this helped out a lot.
I just picked up an Apple TV 4K latest model, so this content is greatly appreciated. Also picked up the Yamaha RX A6A receiver yesterday evening, so I’m going to have some fun.
Thanks very much for this, cheers from Australia
Thank you for the tips on the settings on ATV, but what about on the AVR? What sound and video settings should I set there? Pure? Direct? Dolby….
This was very helpful…just updated the settings on both my Apple TVs. Thanks Gene!!
What about color balance using iphone
Thanks Gene, your video here has solved the mystery for me! Why did my AppleTV -> Denon 4400H -> HiSense HDR10 TV always look so darned washed out when I "correctly" set up the Apple TV to output "4K HDR". I found out by trial-and-error that my picture just looked so much better when I set the Apple TV to "4K SDR" (and yes, I still had Match Frame Rate and Match Dynamic Range both set to on), but I couldn't figure out why, and it's bugged me until today. Your great video here has both solved the mystery for me, and confirmed that the reason everything just looks so much better is because Apple TV is now properly sending SDR content as SDR, and not washing it out in with an HDR signal, and yet also automatically changing up to HDR when the source content requires.
My flawed understanding was that I should set the TV setting to "4K HDR" and that "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to correctly downscale to SDR when needed - but that's not what happens. We need to set the TV setting to "4K SDR" and then "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to upscale to HDR when needed. Apple could certainly improve their UI to provide better guidance, IMHO. Thank you again!!!
Are you sure about this? If it’s setup at match content range and frame, why wouldn’t you enable HDR? I would think that Apple TV would know of native content is in SDR then it would match content and not upscale.
Amazing video! Thank you sooooo much. This solved my problem. Could not get Netflix app to work correctly on Apple TV. Now it does! Thanks again!
Great Vid Gene. "Audioholic" or not, your video suggestions are right on. This video took a page right out of my brain. Keep up the video suggestions, always like hearing what you have to say.
Nice video, Gene! Very helpful for all Apple TV owners. I have used these settings myself for a couple years now. Have you tried any of the new features that Apple has added like the ability to do calibration of the TV with your phone camera and all of that? Any thoughts on how good that is or if it works?
I have my ATV4k going into a Denon x2700h to a Sony X95h. Sometimes the picture cuts out and goes to a black screen while watching a program. You have to go back out and restart/replay the program to get the picture back. From my testing I think it is an issue with my Denon receiver. Have you seen this happen with your x3800h? Thanks!
I had a similar issue with a new Roku Ultra running through a Denon AVR with EARC to my Sony A8H OLED. I fixed it by installing 48 Gbps rated HDMI cables.
@@jamestapscott9400 Thanks for the reply! I’m also connected to the EARC HDMI input on the TV. My cables are supposed to be rated for that but worth a shot at swapping them out I suppose. Cheaper than a new AVR or TV, right? The family really gets annoyed when it blanks out in the middle of a show, lol.
My one year old HDMI cables were supposedly able to pass Dolby Vision. So, the issue with audio/no video occurred when attempting to stream DV video on a 2021 Roku Ultra. DV worked on the Sony X800M2, so I did not think cables were the issue.
I was very frustrated. After several hours of combing AV forums, I broke down and ordered new cables. I installed Zeskit Lite 48 Gbps Slim Ultra High Speed HDMI 3 and 5 foot cables.
Some owners of the X95H reported random EARC issues. I would check the HDMI settings on the Sony and Denon. Ensure they are set to Enhanced. Also, check for updates.
The Apple calibration is rather crude. I was not impressed at all with what it did to the almost already calibrated picture I had on my Oled TVs. It emphasized green a lot. It was just wrong!
@@jamestapscott9400 thanks again! Glad the new cables worked for you. I have some Pacroban cables rated for 48gbps installed but maybe one has an issue, worth a swap to see. Those enhanced settings are key, too. Especially in this case with DV or setting the ATV to chroma 4:4:4. The Sony tv requires enhanced for that.
Thanks for another informative video, Gene! I have a Sony A80J and Denon X4700H AVR. My TV has all the streaming services built in. Would the sound and picture quality improve if I also got the Apple TV. I primarily stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+. I am new to this and do not fully understand how this technology works. Thanks again!
Please, if you going to suggest settings please take the time to explain why not choose the other options. For example, on Format, why not RGB HIGH OR LOW, when I can clearly see more specular highlights details when on RGB HIGH.
RGB Low corresponds to the full 0-255 range, while high is 16-235 right?
At least that’s what my LG C2 is showing when I swap between them on the ATV then the LG.
I say that to say, wouldn’t RGB low give technically better results for you if your tv supports it?
In the middle of watching the Expanse on Amazon. Picture and sound is on point. Sci fi science is decent
Gene, thanks for the tip about using SDR 4K rather than HDR 4K. Using the latter setting always makes black and white TV shows look bizarre when I am using Plex. Actually, I prefer my nVIDIA Shield, but now my first generation Apple TV 4K will be more useful.
isn't there an automatic mode and Auto Frame rate should also be there
I'm comparing apple tv to shield. What did you prefer the shield?
@@Andersljungberg Yes, the Apple TV setting matches the content’s format. So it makes no sense to use SDR over Dolby Atmos if you have a high end TV that supports it. There’s too much ignorance on this topic. 4K Dolby atmos will have your screen savers and Apple menus at 4K Dolby atmos at all times. Then it will match the format for whatever content you’re watching. WHY downgrade to SDR for the screensavers and menu? Seems dumb to me
Oh, this is way over my head. I just want to connect the Apple TV to HDMI and start. I don't know what Atmos is or any of that. Can I still use the Apple TV?
Can i use 9.1 setup with the Apple tv? Got marantz sr7011 with all 11 speakers on and 2 subwoofer
Dolby atmos / Spatial Audio music worked out of the box for me with the latest software update they have on there. Yet to check HD as I don’t have a 4K tv yet.
can you share the video of the set up
I love my Apple TV. I hook it using a pair of HomePods and for a small room it does an amazing job for Atmos. And music is great.
Thank you for this most informative tutorial!
Thanks Gene, as always is great to have the support and suggestions from specialist like you, But what about the TV´s that automatic select the best output format? especially uf I have disable Dolby Visión or HDR disable, because I enable SDR format as you suggest. Thanks again and keep watching and listening. This is Paco from Mexico
That’s pretty cool. I was just looking for a way to have my sound bar. Turn on whenever my TV turns on since it doesn’t turn on after I install the Apple TV.
Thanks Gene. Just set this all up.
Thanks Brother , I needed this video. Perfect timing.
Does wanting HDR10+ for Samsung TV's change any of these settings?
With the audio if you only have Dolby 5.1 should you still turn audio off and select that? Apple says you will lose your surround sound when you turn auto off
I have this Apple 4K and a Sony A90J Oled. After much back and forth and comparisons I enabled Dolby Vision on the Apple 4K and disabled Match dynamic range and Frame content.I found this gave the best picture quality on all streamimg services particulary TH-cam regardless of the original definition and dynamic range.These are the default settings and for me the best
Might be a dumb question if you have Apple TV built in to your tsp
You still recommend having the separate Apple TV unit?
Why YCbCr 4:4:4 not RGB High?
Hi This was really helpful. I set my Samsung TV to your settings. I don't have Dolby Atmos on my Soundbar. Is it a good idea to set it to Auto or Dolby 5.1 surround?
I dont see dolby at os option what should i do? My 2022 apple tv is up to date
Excellent information. Thank you!
Have you experienced no sound on prime and Netflix with non atmos audio, when atmos is on in settings? I have to go into setting and turn off atmos to get sound
Thanks for an excelllent and imformative video!
Hi there, thank you so much for this video, it helped me to set the correct video setting, l previously set to 4K HDR 4.2.2 and gave me screen backout 5 seconds every time l change videos, now ok thanks alot
I noticed when steaming out of my TV. The audio is very weak . Going into my surround sound system. Especially with HBO Max. Would something like apple TV. Solve that issue and give me stronger audio ?
Thanks, good tips. 4K SDR and match content!!
Do you recommend using an audio extractor like OREI 429 to try to get Atmos to work off a tv that has only arc but soundbar has earc capabilities?
What does it mean if I had the blinking and 1 second black outs when I was on HDR and after switching to SDR it was no longer doing that and worked smoothly. Is that a cable issue?
Great video glad you fixed you money problems.
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I learned a lot, Thanks ! On my Marantz 7015, with Apple 4k Box set to SDR, is RGB the same as 4:4:4 ?
Is it possible to set up crossfade on my apple tv 4k - i use it on my iphone 14 but cant find it on apple tv - and i dont want to use airplay - play my apple music through my onkyo and B&W speakers. Thanks🙏
Hello Sir Gene! THANK YOU so very much for documenting your recommended settings! I spent most of 2022 building a new dedicated theater in my home. Two of the components of my theater are the 3rd generation Apple 4k & a new Epson LS12000. I was a bit disappointed with this matchup due to a several second (up to several minute) Delay when switching from one TH-cam Video to another, or switching from TH-cam to Netflix, etc. BUT…, using YOUR settings, those annoying delays are History! My sincere thanks Sir!
Your tuff man Gene! Making ur brother wait until you released this video to get his info!!
Hello Sir I want to say thank you I love your show it very informative! My question to you is I’m about to pull the trigger and upgrade to a S95C tv and my concern is that my AVR Denon 4500H will it be compatible? It’ll be hooked up alone just for audio I’m currently running a 7.1.4 will it work or do I need to upgrade my AVR?
Hi I have apple TV 4k 3rd generation that supports HDR10+ My tv is samsung qn90b what settings is the best for my tv + apple 4k 2022 . Cheers
Thanks Gene, when setting mine up it didn’t switch to HDR or DV after being set at 4K SDR. Any ideas?
If I have a non Dolby Atmos soundbar, should I set the audio to change format “on” and select Dolby Digital 5.1 or leave change format to off?
I have got the 1st apple 4k tv box and thinking upgrade to a newer version because I find I have to turn up the av more is it just my what dose this and is the nivida sheld pro better
Apple has some great stuff I have to give credit to them. Great video
You want to use RGB High for correct SDR video output.
YCBCR with Apple will cause a Green tint to the greyscale and this is immediately seen when switching from one output to the other.
I will only use YCBCR for clients if the video chain does not allow for RGB.
I never heard of this, nor have I seen this problem.
@@Audioholics I work as a professional calibrator in Hollywood. I’m not surprised that you haven’t heard this, but it’s measurable and verifiable truth.
@@JumpRopeLift thanks, I will look into it.
I agree here watching the Vikings Packers game here and the green was not right until I tried the RGB setting he recommended. I am on the 2021 Apple TV 4K with a lg g2 set.
@Dave Derrig my contact at HBO says this appears to be an issue with AppleTV gen2 only. But more testing is needed to confirm if Gen3 is affected.
Does the Apply Tv 4K streaming box provide better video and audio than the apps on my LG OLED CX tv?
likely yes
Thank you!
@@Audioholics why?
Had mine set wrong! Thank-you!
What hdmi cable do you suggest from your Apple TV to marantz sr5013 and from marantz av receiver to epson tw5650?
Sir, i am in India. I am also using Apple tv. Settings doubts clarified by u. Excellent review 🙏🙏👏👏
I have old but good main speakers JBL, center speaker Jamo and rear spearks JBL, if I buy a new receiver with dolby atmos, what kind of speakers must I buy?
Thank you! I use an Apple TV (2nd gen) but was not aware of those settings
Hello can I ask You 1 question:)? I have the apple 4k tv box, denon avr x1700h with a samsung qled TV. 5.1 serup with kef q750 and rel 1205 II. I don’t understand why the avr shows multi in when playing mostly everything? Why not dolby dig + D sorround? What multi in means? Regards great chanel
But I have heard that Apple TV has Auto Frame rate. which is based on the stream material's images per second. Shouldn't it also be able to automatically select the right type of HDR that the stream contains?
It does
HI JEAN I NEED YOUR EXPERTISE IN SETTING UP MY ATMOS SPEAKERS AND MAXIMIZING MY AUDIO SYSTEM. I KNOW YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICE. WHAT'S THE PROCESS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Great video Gene. One more consideration for next time is to speak to the Apples support of HDR10+. There is actually a growing amount of content in this newer dynamic HDR format. It is only supported on the Gen 3 Apple TV and does require the AVR support of HDMI 2.1. I just upgraded my Denon 8500H with the new 8K board.
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great review!!!!!
I have the new apple 4K too. I do like the new remote too..and I just got the Yamaha A8A. Bad ass..
but when I use infuse, it cant decode dts or whatever format audio, it always output pcm, and I check the audio output is tv, not my receiver , how to change the default audio output