How to Use the HDR Optimizer | Panasonic UB420, UB820, UB9000
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- The HDR Optimizer has been one of the main selling points for the premium Panasonic 4K Blu-ray players, and I show you how you can access this feature and use it!
Are you using this feature on your Panasonic Blu-ray player? And does this feature alone justify the price tag? Let me know in the comments below!
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Always use the HDR optimizer of the Panasonic 820, and turn the tone mapping off from your TV. The 820 will do a much superior job in handling HDR images than your TV.
Yes, that's what I've heard from many others as well. Thanks for your insight!
No problem. We can learn from each other.
Do you not use the hdr optimizer with Dolby Vision discs? I notice I can turn it on when a Dolby Vision disc is being played but when I try to use the HDR setting to try standard it says the dynamic range setting will be reset. I have a JVC x790 PJ.
Dolby Vision is dynamic tone mapping. You will not need HDR optimizer, and it will not work with Dolby Vision if I'm not mistaken.
@@pietroscarpa2384 ah ok. So I have to turn the optimizer on and off according to what I am watching.
Hello. Cool video, thanks. Liked. Any idea what I should choose for a QLED? I only see options for OLED, LCD or projector..
Thanks for watching! I would tinker with the LCD options as those will be closest to a QLED.
Nice set up mate 👍🎥, had my new TV LG c2 48 inch oled TV and Panasonic 820 4k uhd Blu-ray player 📀 about a month now I think IV got it sorted now settings etc , iv had my ysp Yamaha sound projecter 2500 about 7 years now , watched the shinning 4 k uhd disc yesterday Dolby vision god it looked flawless and sounded fantastic 👍 such a great score 🎼
Very nice! You have a great setup as well. Thanks for sharing!
Hello from Oregon, my set up is the LG 65' C1, LG 9.1.5 soundbar, w/satellite speakers & the Panasonic UB820. Watched Ambulance in 4K and it is fantastic. That may be a demo disc w/ the Dolby Vision and Atmos. Thank you for the review, new sub!
Very nice set up! I’ve been interested to hear 9 channel sound bars, I’ve only had the 2 channels from years ago. That is a great movie! I don’t own it yet, but I plan on adding it in the near future. Thank you for the support!
Use the HDR optimizer. The tone mapping from LG is not that good, especially compared to the tone mapping of your player.
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Is HDR even a thing for standard Blu-rays?
No, it only applies to 4K UHDs.
I have my hdmi output settings at 4:4:4, what settings are you using? If your tv and avr supports it give it a try, it does make the picture quality a little better.
I have mine on the default setting. I read contradicting things about the 4:4:4; some people say it makes a difference, others say the opposite. I'll have to give it a shot soon!
@@b-icemedia even if your TV is capable of displaying 4:4:4, a large majority of 4K discs do not bother storing data in that format. It would take up far more data on the disc than it's worth, since our eyes discern luminance resolution far more easily than color resolution.
I doubt it hurts to keep 4:4:4 turned on but any disc you play is almost certainly in 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
So I upgraded from a Sony 65" X900H to a Sony 65" X95L, as it is a Mini-LED which tv type would my tv fall under?
Hmm, that's a good question. I'd play around with either the Super High LCD and Middle or High LCD options.
@@b-icemediaThanks for responding, One more question.. How would I know which is the correct option? For example if I pick the wrong option what would my picture look like?
1) A question about the HDR TV type in the settings - OLED is set to 1000 nits / does it make sense to select a different mode like LCD for new OLEDs like my G4? I'm castrating my G4 by setting OLED in the menu! How do you do that?
2) With HDR plus/10 content, you can set the HDR optimizer while the film is playing. If you have it and have it set to standard, should you then switch off Dynamic Tone Mapping in the TV menu?
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I would still set it to the OLED because LCD is much brighter and should produce a more accurate picture. There’s no right or wrong answer though because it comes down to what looks best to you!
The same goes for the hdr optimizer. I keep mine on and set low, and I believe I have my dynamic level set to either low or off. I’d have to check.
@@b-icemediathanks! I Must say After Hours of Testing. Oled is limited as 1000 nits and lcd to 1500 Nits thats it. So new oled gets much brighter. So with Harry potter it Looks so much better with the lg Dynamic Tone Mapping. If i use the optimierter i cant See Details Specially in bright scenes. So Strong recommondation for all with a new oled- dont use the optimizer. This is a 6 years Old Software. My 2 Cents
I have the S90C 2nd gen panel paired with the ub420 and actually found the hdr optimizer most of the time didn’t do anything. When there was a change, it actually made the picture quality slightly worse. I accidentally discovered this when testing different chase scenes from Mad Max Fury Road. Flames and smoke lost their intensity and shape (3Dness). The tv’s own active tone mapping does a better job. That’s just my personal experience. I tested other movies and found the same results.
To each their own! I noticed a minor difference but nothing drastic. I think it always depends on your setup and how well it tone maps. Thanks for watching!
These settings are questionable because oleds get a lot brighter now so should i set it to medium or very bright lcd? What are the nits values for each setting?
There’s really no right or wrong answer because it comes down to your preference, but newer QD OLEDs still cannot get nearly as bright as QLEDs or LCDs. I haven’t seen any dedicated nits for each setting anywhere, but I will check the manual to be sure!
Medium lcd is tone mapping to 1000 nits like oled, and high lcd is tone mapping to 1500 nits. It depends how high your oled goes.
@@b-icemediamy S90C tv can hit peak values of 1,500 nits so I guess I should use LCD high. It can do that because I adjusted the Ana peak values in the service menu.
Thanks for this tutorial! Anyone knows how to access the HDR menu WITHOUT the remote? I somehow lost mine, and third party remotes specifically for this unit do not have this button.
You’re very welcome! You’ll need to click the option button on your remote and then you’ll be able to access the HDR Optimizer.
@@b-icemedia Righhhht, I knew that, thanks. My question was how to access without the remote, if possible. 😆
I have the ub420 player.do you know if I can change the region code to region B ?
I've read online that you supposedly can by pressing certain buttons, but I would be careful doing that. I know some players lock to whatever region you set it to after so many times.
I have yet to notice the HDR optimizer do a thing.
I think the difference is minimal for the most part, and it really depends on your setup as well.
So the HDR optomiser boosts regular HDR films? I have a new Samsung OLED so it doesn't support DV, only HDR10+ which i think a lot of these 4k films lack, so this would reallly help.
Yes, you can increase brightness and tweak the picture to your liking! It's a really sweet feature that makes Panasonic players stick out from the pack.
@@b-icemedia , Awesome. Finding one here in the UK is a bit hard at the mo. Not sure if it's because it's being phased out now.
It's for non dynamic HDR... like HDR10 and HLG.
HDR10+ and Dolby Vision do their own Tone Mapping on a scene by scene basis.
i have a 2009 panasonic plasma 42''.I plan to buy the panasonic ub9000 next month. I always watch with low spot lighting in the room. I also have the plasma in energy saving mode, always. With this mode, the screen is not very bright (which I like because the room has low lighting) and does not tire the eyes! So, if I understood correctly, in order to enable the hdr optimiser, I have to take the plasma TV out of the energy saving mode. Correct? They also say that in general hdr consumes a lot of electricity...I read the manual very quickly on the internet and I have the impression that with the plasma I have it is better not to activate it???What is your opinion?I hooked up my tv with 2channel yamaha A-S501 and Q Acoustics 3030i.Perfect combination.Thanks!
I don't think it'll make much of a difference on your TV because you keep the brightness low and plasma's can't read or produce HDR, so it may just slightly brighten it. The energy-saving mode on your TV has no effect on whether the HDR optimizer works or not, it'll just affect the brightness of the image overall.
@@b-icemedia Thank you very much!!
Buy a Panasonic 65 or 77 inch oled tv if you are going to buy a Panasonic DP-UB9000, otherwise it's better if you just buy a regular BD player. Your setup is out of balance 😅😅😅
I have a Sony X90L, should i even use the hdr optimizer? I bought a ub450, which doesn’t have the optimizer. But the 820 is on sale and has it. Is it worth $200 if ill never use it bc i already have a good tv?
If you can get the UB820 for cheap, I believe it's a no brainer. I always try to get the best picture quality that I can no matter the TV I have.
@ so i dont need the hdr optimizer. I have a 450, picture looks amazing. I have an 820 coming today to see if it can possibly look better. If not the 450 is amazing either way, remote kind of sucks
I have the 9000 player and a Sony a80j. I just leave the tv and player do it’s thing. I turn off all those video processing “stuff” lol everything looks clean, clear and I’m happy.
And that’s all that matters! I tune the TV picture settings, but I leave everything off player-wise besides the optimizer at a low setting to give everything a slight pop.
The reason you get the 9000 is the optimiser itself. Not turning it on makes no sense.
I leave all the processing functions off as well but HDR is a one size fits all set of metadata. All the optimizer is doing is adjusting the tone curve to what specific types of TVs can handle. It is literally what makes this player the best for 4K discs. Don’t bother playing with any of the fine tune settings. Just select your TV type and turn it on. I promise you it’s not adding any unintended effects. Give it a try! You’ll be surprised.
Hello, great video. I have a QD OLED (Sony a95k) so although it has perfect blacks like oled does, the peak hdr brightness is very unlike an oled panel. What would be my best option to choose?
I would still set it to OLED because it is an OLED panel. You can try tinkering with the other options and see if they’re more to your liking though! There’s really no right or wrong answer; it’s all about what you like and enjoying your home theater to the fullest.
@@b-icemedia thanks, also what’s the best way to determine what tv peak brightness is? On rtings they show so many % windows, which is best to determine max nits?
It’s usually the highest number they have recorded, which is usually the peak or sustained window from the 2-10% range. I’m seeing 983 nits for your TV!
@@b-icemedia so even though I’m close to 1000, you would still recommend oled over middle luminance setting?
Definitely! OLEDs are still comparatively dim compared to QLEDs and LED TVs. A Samsung QLED can hit about 2,000+ nits in HDR, which is insanely bright, lol.
JVC 4K projector has HDR tone mapping firmware 3.5 Asked their national rep who told me to turn off Panasonic HDR optimizer
Nice! I know not everyone likes it, but it does well for most on non-Dolby Vision content.
@ JVC projectors dont play DV but read data under it
Anyone know if the remote on the 9000 is compatible with the 820? The remote for the 820. And 420 is very awkward to use.
Yes, the UB9000's remote is compatible! It's what I use currently with my UB820. I made a whole video on it: th-cam.com/video/LweAohTY4gw/w-d-xo.html
You can buy the knockoff version I describe in that video from Amazon, or you can the OEM remote directly from Panasonic or eBay.
OLED is set to 1000 nits, what do you use if your TV goes upto 1500 nits?
That's a good question. You may tinker with one of the LCD options and see how it looks to you.
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I haven’t tried personally, but there are some forums online claiming that it does!
I couldnt see any diff in the screen with Optimizer ON vs OFF...
It's definitely minimal (unless you boost it to the max), but it does brighten dark spots in playback and bring out more details.
Be sure to test it on discs with HDR but no Dolby Vision, and particularly with the film's scenes that offer the brightest highlights
Should’ve played the movie to see the difference 😮
I definitely should have! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this vid. I have an LG 77 Oled G1 with this Panasonic player ub820, but I can't for the life of me see much point in most of the optimiser settings, except for say leaving the HDR optimiser on, everything else seems to be set as it should, it's nice to have all these settings but they don't do very much that I notice, for the most part leaving all these setting mid way is the best look. Does the HDR optimiser work, I paused 4k of Die Hard, the scene where they blow up the RV and nothing happened switching between the optimiser on and off. Am I missing something here or does it not function for every film. It did provide a slight bit of pop to the explosion in speed on 4k but it was nothing special worth noting. I guess I should just leave it on?
I’d agree that most of the options are pointless if you’re customizing your TV’s picture settings consistently to your liking, but the HDR optimizer itself does work a little magic. The more you turn it up, the more details emerge as it brightens the shadows. It’s not a huge difference unless you’re looking for it, but I think it’s definitely worth it to keep it on and tweak it to your liking. It only works on 4K blu-rays that do not have Dolby Vision, so it won’t work for every disc unless you turn off DV altogether. Thanks for watching!
@@b-icemedia but that would defeat the object of having dolby vision, the grading is 12 bit as apposed to HDR which is 10 bit, so to turn off dolby vision to have HDR with HDR optimiser switched on seems a little silly, especially when tvs, monitors and players that support Dolby vision come with a much higher price tag. The players default settings are said by experts to be left for the most accurate blacks and shadows, changing the gamma rate or black and white curve for one movie isn't necc going to look good on all movies, the same can be said about oled tvs, most of their key features that sell their tvs should be turned off, smooth motion etc, AI settings and hdr tone mapping switched on are not how film makers intend you watch. If the players didn't support DV then maybe that would make more sense but personally I would still advise leaving these settings at default.
@@ethanberry9846 I wouldn’t turn mine off either, but I have had someone tell me they did so and thought it was an even better experience. It’s all about personal preference in the end, and I think it provides an excellent picture either way. The TV being used will always be the main focus on how well the discs display regardless!
thank you!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.