Sony announced on Wednesday an update for the X9 series Ultra HD TV bringing in the full support of HDMI 2.0 input.
Sony brings support for HDMI 2.0 for its Ultra HD TVs through a simple firmware update without any hardware changes that are necessary.
With the exception of the Panasonic model, all Ultra HDTVs sold today were launched before the finalization of the HDMI 2.0 interface. Compared to previous HDMI 1.4, the latest version has the 4K refresh rate from 24 to 60 Hz. It paves the way for the active 3D video game and programs like HFR Ultra HD, which was previously impossible.
While most of the first Ultra HDTVs will stick to HDMI 1.4, only a few manufacturers have planned this upgrade. Meanwhile Sony offers a free upgrade that does not require any kind of download (firmware can be directly updated from the TV if it is connected to the Internet or using a USB key).
In return one of the four HDMI ports enjoy the upgrade, and it sticks to level B. Unlike the level A, it does not disseminate sub-sampling of Ultra HD at 50 or 60 Hz, which render color better as YUV 4:2:0.
The update is now available in Japan. No date has been communicated to the world, but the Ultra HD content at 60 frames/s has being absent than those at 30 frames/s, there is really no rush. Nevertheless consumers already interested in the Ultra HD has a new sustainable option.
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