High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Learn how DIVA Player handles image quality.*

For release notes, see DIVA 5.0 on mobile and web, WebTV, Android TV, tvOS, and Roku.

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This article introduces High Dynamic Range (HDR) support on DIVA 5.

Topics covered here:

• How does DIVA handle image quality?
• What is High Dynamic Range (HDR)?
• What is 4K?

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Note: DIVA TV supports HEVC (h265) HDR10 format for video sources, allowing users to turn on/off the use of HDR depending on preferences or device capabilities.

How does DIVA handle image quality?

DIVA Player supports the device's base video player. This means if the device in use supports HDR and or 4K, DIVA Player presents content in this format. It's important to note that content must be produced in HDR/4K format and the HDR device settings must be enabled.

What is High Dynamic Range (HDR)?

High Dynamic Range (HDR) presents a higher contrast, wider color gamut and brightness range than Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). Benefits include greater contrast between light and dark areas without overexposing, greatly improving viewing experience even on small screen devices.

What is 4K?

The term 4K is often interchanged with Ultra HD (UHD). Both refer to the horizontal screen resolution of a device, meaning the number of pixels that can fit on the screen (approximately 4,000). Content in 4K tends to present a sharper and better defined picture.

Select an option below to see an example of this feature:

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To manage HDR playback on DIVA:

1. Tap anywhere on the screen.
2. Select the Settings icon  to open the Settings panel.
3. Use the toggle to enable/disable HDR playback.

To manage HDR playback on DIVA:

1. Hover anywhere on the screen to display player controls.
2. Select the Settings icon
3. Use the toggle to enable/disable HDR playback.

Manage HDR playback on DIVA via the Settings panel. Using the remote:

1. Select up/down arrows to display the options row.
   
   
   
2. Select the left arrow to navigate to the Settings icon
   
   
   
3. Select OK with the Settings icon in focus.
   
   
   
4. Select OK to toggle on/off HDR.
   
   
   
5. Select the back button to exit the Settings panel.
   

Manage HDR playback on DIVA via the Settings panel. Using the circular control on an Android remote:

1. Select up/down to display the options row.
   
2. Select left to navigate to the Settings icon
   
3. Select the middle button with the Settings icon in focus to display the Settings panel.
   
   
   
4. Select the middle button again to toggle on/off HDR. The selection is applied automatically.
   
   
   
5. Select the left/back button to exit the HDR panel.
   

Compatibility information: DIVA supports tvOS 15+

Refer to the Apple TV User Guide for details about 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision on your Apple TV.

Manage HDR playback on DIVA using the Siri Remote (2nd generation):

1. Select up on the clickpad ring or rest your finger on the clickpad to show playback controls.
   
   
   
   
2. Select left/right on the clickpad ring to navigate to the HDR icon
   
   
   
   
3. Select the clickpad center with the HDR icon in focus to display HDR settings.
   
   
   
   
4. Select up/down on the clickpad ring to turn on/off HDR. The selection applies automatically, and the HDR menu closes.
   
   

Manage HDR playback on DIVA via the Settings panel. Using the Roku remote control:

1. Select the up arrow to display player controls.
   
   
   
2. Select the left arrow to navigate to the Settings icon
   
   
   
3. Select OK with the Settings icon in focus to display the Settings panel.
   
   
   
4. Select OK again to toggle on/off HDR. The selection is applied automatically.
   
   
5. Select the left arrow/back button to exit the Settings panel.