HDR formats

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What are the compatible HDR (High Dynamic Range) formats on Sony's Android TV?

• HDR (High Dynamic Range):
  HDR enables handling of brightness information of a wide dynamic range compared to SDR (standard dynamic range) signals used in normal broadcasts. This reproduces shades in bright areas that tend to have blown out highlights and tones in dark areas that tend to be lost. It allows for reproduction of images with depth and three-dimensional effects that make it feel as if you were seeing it with your own eyes.
  
   
• HLG (Hybrid Log-gamma):
  HLG, as the name suggests, is a “hybrid” format that enables the output of HDR images similar to HDR10 and Dolby Vision. It can also express pictures with well-balanced brightness even in TVs in SDR (standard dynamic range).
  
  
• HDR10:
  HDR10 is a technology standard used with Ultra HD Blu-ray.
  
  
• Dolby Vision:
  One of the HDR technology standards developed by Dolby. It brings scenes to life with striking highlights, deeper darks and vibrant colors. Dolby Vision is an HDR solution that creates an immersive, engaging cinematic experience in your home.
  

IMPORTANT: This article only applies to specific products. Below is an HDR format compatibility chart:

Input (Service/Device)		HDR format	Sony's Android TV Model Series
			X93C, X94C, X90C S85C, X85C, XD93, XD94, XD85 and SD85 series	XD75, XD80, XD83, SD80, XD70, XE80, XE85 and XE90 series	ZD9, A1, AF8 XE93, XE94 XF90, XF85, XF80, XF75 series
Built-in tuner	DVB-S	HLG	-*1	✔	✔
Video Streaming Services/Apps		HDR10	✔	✔	✔
		Dolby Vision	-	-	-*1 *2
		HLG	-	✔	✔
Input Terminal	HDMI	HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision	✔/ -*1 / -	✔/ ✔/ -	✔/ ✔/-*1 *3
	USB	HDR10/HLG	✔/ -*1	✔/ ✔	✔/ ✔

^*1: Will be supported by a software update.
^*2: To enjoy Dolby Vision content, the video streaming app/service must support Dolby Vision. For more information, please contact the app/service provider.
^*3: After the Sony TV receives the software update, devices with Dolby Vision playback (such streaming media players and UHD Blu-ray players) that are connected to the Sony TV by HDMI will also require a software update to support Dolby Vision playback through the device. For more information on the timing of an update for a particular player, please contact the player’s manufacturer.

Note: S80C, X83C, X80C Series and 2K models released in 2015 are not HDR compatible.