We have defined the default settings for optimal general use. If you are using a Lumagen Radiance video processor or madVR Envy, the results depend on various factors, including the settings on your external video processor and the performance of your projector or TV.
Video Mode
By default, the media player is set to "Auto (EDID)," which means it queries connected video devices to determine supported resolution and frequency combinations. This is usually the best option unless you need to set a specific resolution or frequency for a particular reason.
Auto Resolution
If you are using an external video scaler like Lumagen Radiance or madVR Envy, we strongly recommend setting the Auto Resolution of the R_volution to "Disabled" to allow the external scaler to handle the scaling. If your TV or projector excels at upscaling, you can also leave this setting "Disabled." However, it might be beneficial to test the "Enabled" setting to compare upscaling performance and decide the best mode for your setup.
HDR and Dolby Vision settings
Dolby Vision Mode
If your TV or projector supports Dolby Vision, you can choose between STD DV (TV-led) or LLDV (player-led) based on your device's performance. HD Fury can also be used to enable Dolby Vision on incompatible TVs or projectors. More information is available here:
https://www.avsforum.com/threads/dolby-vision-including-hdr10-conversion-w-dtm-on-projectors.3097934/
Dolby Vision P7 FEL
Please refer to this tutorial:
https://rvolution.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/103000293619-dolby-vision-p7-fel
How to output menu
By default, the menu is set to SDR because the cover arts are designed in SDR. However, if you prefer more saturated colors, you can use HDR. This setting does not affect video playback.
How to output SDR video
By default, SDR videos are output in SDR mode. If you prefer more saturated colors, you can use HDR, but this may result in incorrect colors and poor results for some movies. We advise against activating this feature unless you prefer highly saturated colors.
How to output HDR Video
By default, HDR videos are output in HDR by the media player. If your TV or projector is not compatible with HDR, you can use the SDR option, where the media player handles tone mapping and outputs the video in SDR. For best results, set your TV/projector luminance to 48 cd/m² (candela per square meter) or 14 fL (foot-lamberts). If this is not possible, aim for a range between 25 and 60 cd/m². If your projector cannot match the DCI P3 gamut or has poor internal tone mapping, it may be beneficial to let the R_volution handle tone mapping to improve picture quality.
How to output HDR+ Video
By default, HDR videos are output in HDR by the media player. If your TV or projector supports Dolby Vision but not HDR10+, you can use the DV option. The Dolby VS10 processing converts the signal and metadata to be compatible with Dolby Vision, leveraging HDR10+ benefits. If your TV/projector is not compatible with both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, select the SDR option.
Use of Dolby VS10
Please refer to this following tutorial:
Additional Video Settings
Preferred HDMI Color Deph
By default, the media player outputs the maximum color depth supported by your display. However, you can choose the "As in content" option if you prefer your external scaler to handle the conversion from 8-bit to 10 or 12-bit. SDR content is encoded in 8-bit, while HDR content (HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision) can be encoded in 10 or 12-bit.
Color Space
For each resolution/frequency range, you can set the color space output. Most large venue video content, including DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, is encoded in 4:2:0. Professional video content encoded in 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 is supported by the Amlogic chipset, but only with certain codecs and limited bitrate. By default, the media player outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit for the best results on most displays available on the market. However, you can manually select other options if you are using a specific TV/projector or external scaler. We advise testing different options using dedicated video test patterns (like AVS Forum video test patterns or others) to choose the best settings for your home theater equipment.
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