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lexyz wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:28 pm

MIF test file is here https://gofile.io/d/8m2pOl

Fellow Shield-owners I would like to ask you to check this file.
Can you see red spots and blocks?

yes I'm seeing the red artifacts in the background too on that MI clip. Same on the Dr. Sleep sample.

Same in the cloud scene in the Spears and Munsil FEL clip. Red push is still there. However, Disney+ is fixed so that's a win.

Is there a way to see if Shield triggers the second HEVC stream with dual-layer DV files with the developer menu or command line? I know Shield has some color issues with red and some other weird colors, but want to make sure that it's the right device before investing in another streamer, otherwise, I am quite happy with my Sony X700 ( there were some talks that it's possible that Shield Pro is not even processing the second FEL layer )

mulucy wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:55 am

Is there a way to see if Shield triggers the second HEVC stream with dual-layer DV files with the developer menu or command line?

Second stream in dual track file will not play.

As for second stream (layer) merged in single track...
There is no way to tell for sure is FEL active or not. No test patterns exist, no reports in logs.
Only visual observation.
Based on theory visual difference could be in :
a) smoother gradients
b) less compression artefacts in shadows (mostly in red and blue tones)
c) overall cleaner image with less shimmering
Keep in mind - if video has high quality properly encoded HDR base layer than FEL layer improvements are less and less noticeable, neglectable, or almost none. Indeed 2bit more data is here but probably it should be seen on true 12bit panel to spot something.

So If FEL discarded than image in HDR should be identical to DV Base layer plus some difference in contrast because of tonemapping.
I spend hours and hours to find any difference between HDR and DV and Shield . Heck, I even bought X700 solely for FEL-noFEL comparison purpose
One particular scene with oblivious difference I've found is Valerian 00:52:40 mark - better blue gradients
Pictures - https://slow.pics/c/yhIjWUas

I don't not say FEL is fully utilized and don't say FEL discarded. But after hours of testing I don't really care about FEL anymore until proper test patterns appear.
Red push and blocking is real problem for now

Is it possible to play .mp4/.ts profile 7 dual layer, dual track files on x700? I guess .mkv doesnt work cause its so new(?) and maybe never will but .mp4/.ts ? with atmos?

userr wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:25 pm

Is it possible to play .mp4/.ts profile 7 dual layer, dual track files on x700? I guess .mkv doesnt work cause its so new(?) and maybe never will but .mp4/.ts ? with atmos?

yes, the x700 can play profile 7 dual-layer with atmos. plus the colors are accurate and no flickers.

mp4 dual layer fel or mel + LPCM 7.1 audio works but no atmos no subtitle

ts dual layer fel or mel + Atmos + subtitles works

Only from USB or from network too ?
It has 100Mit only though but maybe you could use an USB3 to Gbit LAN adapter.

McZuzlak wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:18 pm

Only from USB or from network too ?
It has 100Mit only though but maybe you could use an USB3 to Gbit LAN adapter.

network too. i dont know if an usb ethernet adaptor would work. please let us know if you try.

wow .... Leon the professional German Bluray disc is Dolby vision and the layer bitrate is 14.2/mb/s ... I think this is the largest FEL ever.

Disc Size: 79,591,397,429 bytes
Protection: AACS2
Extras: Ultra HD
BDInfo: 0.7.5.9

PLAYLIST REPORT:

Name: 00102.MPLS
Length: 2:12:46.708
Size: 79,294,709,760 bytes
Total Bitrate: 79.63 Mbps

(*) Indicates included stream hidden by this playlist.

VIDEO:

Codec Bitrate Description
----- ------- -----------
MPEG-H HEVC Video 50956 kbps 2160p / 24 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / 1000nits / HDR10 / BT.2020
* MPEG-H HEVC Video 14208 kbps (21.80%) 1080p / 24 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / 1000nits / Dolby Vision FEL / BT.2020

AUDIO:

Codec Language Bitrate Description
----- -------- ------- -----------
DTS-HD Master Audio German 4090 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 4090 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Dolby TrueHD/Atmos Audio English 4653 kbps 7.1+13 objects / 48 kHz / 4013 kbps / 24-bit (AC3 Core: 5.1-EX / 48 kHz / 640 kbps)
DTS Audio Undetermined 768 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 768 kbps / 24-bit

McZuzlak wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:18 pm

Only from USB or from network too ?
It has 100Mit only though but maybe you could use an USB3 to Gbit LAN adapter.

It works fine through network from Plex DLNA server. But it buffers with movies like Gemini Man since it's a 60FPS Native 4K movie

Shield owners check bright clipping after 8.2
X700 vs Shield
https://slow.pics/c/I0k7fFq4

lexyz wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 8:35 pm

Shield owners check bright clipping after 8.2
X700 vs Shield
https://slow.pics/c/I0k7fFq4

the difference in picture quality is significant if you ask me

Problems with shield pro 2019. I was initially concentrated on the infamous red push problem. Today I saw other movies and;
The Matrix initial scenes look light blue instead of beautiflul green.
This happens both with the kodi/exoplayer/mkv and with plex ts profile 4 and 5.
Very bad,

ragico wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:35 pm

Problems with shield pro 2019. I was initially concentrated on the infamous red push problem. Today I saw other movies and;
The Matrix initial scenes look light blue instead of beautiflul green.
This happens both with the kodi/exoplayer/mkv and with plex ts profile 4 and 5.
Very bad,

What TV do you have? Panasonic GZ2000 oled right?
So such issue not only Sony-related

I suggest you to fill report for nVidia - more data, more chances for quicker fix.
Settings->Device Preferences->About->Send feedback to Nvidia