10-05-2020 11:59 PM - last edited 05-08-2020 05:09 PM
I bought a Q80T a couple of days ago and have noticed a really annoying issue when using the tv with the combination of HDR and game mode.
I'm fairly certain this is a software bug in the TV since I can reproduce this issue with 100% accuracy, and it happens on the dot at the same moment every time. It's basically on a timer.
Basically when the game is displaying a HDR signal and game mode is enabled, exactly after 6 minutes the brightness of the TV suddenly drops by around 20 (50 -> 30). The value of brightness setting doesn't actually change however. Messing with the brightness setting does not restore the brightness to it's original state, but changing the local dimming setting from standard to low and then back to standard does. Switching game mode off and then back on also fixes the issue, but then it happens again EXACTLY after 6 minutes (I've timed this with a stopwatch).
Has anyone else experienced this issue? Or can someone maybe test this on their TV to see if you can reproduce it?
Exact repro steps on how I can reproduce this 100% of the time on the PS4 Pro:
Some other notes: The PS4 has a screensaver that basically dims the screen if it is idle for a while. This is not the cause of this, this happens even when the console is in active use and the brightness can be restored temporarily by changing the local dimming setting like described above. I have not managed to reproduce this issue with game mode off, so it seems to be related to game mode.
Software version: 1304
08-10-2020 11:36 AM
UK update live, anyone able to test the various different bugs you've all encountered?
08-10-2020 11:37 AM
The update is on the pages for the Q85T for every size except the 55" so I'll assume I can use one of them... downloading it now.
08-10-2020 11:42 AM
Nice one, please give us the full low down
08-10-2020 11:44 AM
Im downloading on q95t, will test and report.
08-10-2020 11:54 AM
Its up for the Q800T in Bulgaria (EU) as well. Will test after work, hopefully they resolved the HDMI 2.1 copatibility issues where you are unable to turn on Game Mode at all...
08-10-2020 12:01 PM
I`m downloading the update to PC for Q90T 55" but will wait for more opinions if everything is alright before actually installing it. Can`t reverse it if something else is bad now.
08-10-2020 12:16 PM
Someone downloaded and updated there are reports how the update? I'm hitting that down takes him time probably because of the load;)
08-10-2020 12:18 PM
1402.7 is available for q95t
08-10-2020 12:22 PM
Its 1402.6 in Bulgaria, where are you from ? You probably got some further adjustments due to different requirements for your country.
08-10-2020 12:30 PM
Its 1402.6 in the Uk as well (Q95T)