How To Set Up Your Apple TV 4K for the Best HD Video & Dolby Atmos Experience

[@irabrianmiller]

AppleTV 4K Settings •Format: 4K SDR 50 or 60Hz •HDMI Output: YCbCr •Chroma: 4:4:4 (if you have sufficient bandwidth) •Match Content: Dynamic Range and Frame Rate •Audio: Change Format Off; Dolby Atmos On

[@nikita2560]

Thank you

[@ZakiRosenfeldRG]

תודה!

[@maugaldem]

¡Gracias!

[@Bobmrob]

Thanks Gene, really helpful. One additional tip is to make sure ‘Reduce loud sounds’ is set to ‘No’ in the audio settings, to maintain full dynamic range. There are also settings in the ‘App settings’ for Music where you can switch to lossless and Dolby Atmos as automatic.

[@mongo2044]

I wish Apple put that on the slide out screen that users access any time (I forget what that is called). So then, if you live in an apartment, don't want to wake the kids or just want to have a less booming experience, you can turn on reduce bass quickly.

[@michael-4k4000]

Such an amazing video

[@cruzandog99]

Helpful video however, you glossed over connecting the Apple TV........why connect it to the AVR instead of the TV and use eARC back to the AVR? IF you connect it to the AVR....where? and then where does the AVR connect on the TV? Follow up: I'm connected to TV (Sony 950H) and using eARC to AVR. It seems to work fine.....am I losing quality.... either audio or video?

[@carlcameron3524]

I just got the latest 128Gb version for Christmas. I just upgraded from the 2017 4K version. Apple did a great job of keeping the older versions up to date. The only difference I noticed between the two is when watching KZbin in 4K 60fps. The older version would down scale to 1440p 60fps.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

My MRX 1140 keeps showing multi PCM if it’s not atmos. What does that mean ?

[@joshuavigil754]

If I only have a 5.1 setup, is there an advantage to using Dolby Atmos or should I just keep it at Change Format and choice Dolby Digital? Thanks!

[@mehmd1913]

So do you have the ATV4K hooked directly to the receiver or the tv? If receiver is it in the eARC port or any HDMI port and how do you hook to the tv? Is it via an HDMI output to the tv?

[@slyfox720]

great video...not sure though if I am doing something wrong, but I don't see 60hz whenI press info on my remote for the receiver, I see atoms, but only 4k 30 hz, I know my tv has 4k 60 hertz but boy it sure does sound and look good, the dolby vision notification does pop up now when entering a movie that has it thanks

[@fbtool]

I have my LGCXOLED TV plugged into the eArc HDMI input on my Denon AVR-760. Everything else on my system also runs through the Denon AVR to the speakers (DVD player. CD player, PS, etc) Where should I plug in the Apple TV using the HDMI cable? I didn't see that covered. Thanks!

[@andremullan1010]

Thanks Gene, your video here has solved the mystery for me! Why did my AppleTV -> Denon 4400H -> HiSense HDR10 TV always look so darned washed out when I "correctly" set up the Apple TV to output "4K HDR". I found out by trial-and-error that my picture just looked so much better when I set the Apple TV to "4K SDR" (and yes, I still had Match Frame Rate and Match Dynamic Range both set to on), but I couldn't figure out why, and it's bugged me until today. Your great video here has both solved the mystery for me, and confirmed that the reason everything just looks so much better is because Apple TV is now properly sending SDR content as SDR, and not washing it out in with an HDR signal, and yet also automatically changing up to HDR when the source content requires. My flawed understanding was that I should set the TV setting to "4K HDR" and that "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to correctly downscale to SDR when needed - but that's not what happens. We need to set the TV setting to "4K SDR" and then "Match Dynamic Range" would cause the Apple TV to upscale to HDR when needed. Apple could certainly improve their UI to provide better guidance, IMHO. Thank you again!!!

[@hamiltod74]

Are you sure about this? If it’s setup at match content range and frame, why wouldn’t you enable HDR? I would think that Apple TV would know of native content is in SDR then it would match content and not upscale.

[@Tessiefaye]

Oh, this is way over my head. I just want to connect the Apple TV to HDMI and start. I don't know what Atmos is or any of that. Can I still use the Apple TV?

[@georgebmac8140]

Totally agree! AppleMusic with lossless spatial audio through a Dolby Atmos system is truly awesome! While it is not true to original 2 channel stuff (which is closest to original sound in a hall or club), it’s like you are in the middle of the music swimming in it. It’s on a different level from 2channel type stuff

[@Echo-jg8is]

How would you rate out of 10 the blueray Atmos mix of Hanns Zimmers live in Prague ? Trying to get a reference point of what constitutes a "good mix" thanks

[@mongo2044]

If you understand how Atmos music is mixed, you will realize that it can be MORE like the real thing. Think of two channel as trying to put a gallon of milk in a quart bottle. Atmos breaks free from that limitation and allows each instrument to occupy its own spot in the performance space. Ringo’s drums can now be heard. The suppressed solo of a voice or a piano now has more detail. Keep in mind, above is with a true Atmos system. Not Spatial via headphones. Gene did a video all about this in 2022.

[@georgebmac8140]

@@mongo2044 For myself my love of music grew while being part of orchestras, bands, etc… rather than sitting in the audience listening to it. So yeh, spatial audio is like being part of the band again - it’s how I relate to it. But that’s me. And also, a big YES to giving each instrument its own voice! 👍👍👍

[@mongo2044]

Here is that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKrSiZedmNKCl5I

[@lawrence09151]

The Atmos is not lossless.

[@thormusique]

Great information, thanks! I do have a gen-3 Apple TV 4K, which I love, but I do have a question. I don't yet have an Atmos receiver, though I plan to get one. With a standard stereo setup, should I disable Dolby Atmos in the audio settings, or does Apple TV automatically down-convert the audio to match the current system setup? Cheers!

[@michael-4k4000]

I set it up with my iPhone. The Apple TV asked “Home or My Home”? Which should I choose Home or My Home? Great video!

[@Antiinequity]

Thank you. Could you plz advise how to set it up for Sony HT-A9 ?

[@GenX_US_Marine]

12:49 I knew I set this thing up right. Those are my exact settings. I had mess around with for a little while, but this is the end result for my setup.

[@peertimo]

Thank you for the tips on the settings on ATV, but what about on the AVR? What sound and video settings should I set there? Pure? Direct? Dolby….

[@sjgsteve21]

Dolby atmos / Spatial Audio music worked out of the box for me with the latest software update they have on there. Yet to check HD as I don’t have a 4K tv yet.

[@pj-howtos]

Please, if you going to suggest settings please take the time to explain why not choose the other options. For example, on Format, why not RGB HIGH OR LOW, when I can clearly see more specular highlights details when on RGB HIGH.

[@Hitokiri926]

RGB Low corresponds to the full 0-255 range, while high is 16-235 right? At least that’s what my LG C2 is showing when I swap between them on the ATV then the LG. I say that to say, wouldn’t RGB low give technically better results for you if your tv supports it?

[@johannortje6973]

Is it possible to set up crossfade on my apple tv 4k - i use it on my iphone 14 but cant find it on apple tv - and i dont want to use airplay - play my apple music through my onkyo and B&W speakers. Thanks🙏

[@sohosterable]

Should I connect the Apple TV 4K device into my TV HDMI or to my Denon 3600H receiver HDMI? Thanks for the video!

[@newmanxis945]

Thanks for the help, disney + won't auto switch to dolby vision for some reason

[@HoundStuff]

Nice video, Gene! Very helpful for all Apple TV owners. I have used these settings myself for a couple years now. Have you tried any of the new features that Apple has added like the ability to do calibration of the TV with your phone camera and all of that? Any thoughts on how good that is or if it works? I have my ATV4k going into a Denon x2700h to a Sony X95h. Sometimes the picture cuts out and goes to a black screen while watching a program. You have to go back out and restart/replay the program to get the picture back. From my testing I think it is an issue with my Denon receiver. Have you seen this happen with your x3800h? Thanks!

[@jamestapscott9400]

I had a similar issue with a new Roku Ultra running through a Denon AVR with EARC to my Sony A8H OLED. I fixed it by installing 48 Gbps rated HDMI cables.

[@HoundStuff]

@@jamestapscott9400 Thanks for the reply! I’m also connected to the EARC HDMI input on the TV. My cables are supposed to be rated for that but worth a shot at swapping them out I suppose. Cheaper than a new AVR or TV, right? The family really gets annoyed when it blanks out in the middle of a show, lol.

[@jamestapscott9400]

My one year old HDMI cables were supposedly able to pass Dolby Vision. So, the issue with audio/no video occurred when attempting to stream DV video on a 2021 Roku Ultra. DV worked on the Sony X800M2, so I did not think cables were the issue. I was very frustrated. After several hours of combing AV forums, I broke down and ordered new cables. I installed Zeskit Lite 48 Gbps Slim Ultra High Speed HDMI 3 and 5 foot cables. Some owners of the X95H reported random EARC issues. I would check the HDMI settings on the Sony and Denon. Ensure they are set to Enhanced. Also, check for updates.

[@mikegemmati8658]

The Apple calibration is rather crude. I was not impressed at all with what it did to the almost already calibrated picture I had on my Oled TVs. It emphasized green a lot. It was just wrong!

[@HoundStuff]

@@jamestapscott9400 thanks again! Glad the new cables worked for you. I have some Pacroban cables rated for 48gbps installed but maybe one has an issue, worth a swap to see. Those enhanced settings are key, too. Especially in this case with DV or setting the ATV to chroma 4:4:4. The Sony tv requires enhanced for that.

[@frederiknielsen9023]

Can i use 9.1 setup with the Apple tv? Got marantz sr7011 with all 11 speakers on and 2 subwoofer

[@AudioClownHT]

Have anyone found a fix for the audio out of sync with Apple TV yet?

[@onyx0r]

same problem atv4k > denon > sony tv audio with match framerate out of sync, disable match framerate, perfect in sync audio

[@njw18581]

I have got the 1st apple 4k tv box and thinking upgrade to a newer version because I find I have to turn up the av more is it just my what dose this and is the nivida sheld pro better

[@garetha1981]

What about audio mode, auto or 16 bit? I have always wondered.

[@nikita2560]

What does it mean if I had the blinking and 1 second black outs when I was on HDR and after switching to SDR it was no longer doing that and worked smoothly. Is that a cable issue?

[@ericwilson5156]

Have you experienced no sound on prime and Netflix with non atmos audio, when atmos is on in settings? I have to go into setting and turn off atmos to get sound

[@piotrabowski2939]

Hello can I ask You 1 question:)? I have the apple 4k tv box, denon avr x1700h with a samsung qled TV. 5.1 serup with kef q750 and rel 1205 II. I don’t understand why the avr shows multi in when playing mostly everything? Why not dolby dig + D sorround? What multi in means? Regards great chanel

[@JumpRopeLift]

You want to use RGB High for correct SDR video output. YCBCR with Apple will cause a Green tint to the greyscale and this is immediately seen when switching from one output to the other. I will only use YCBCR for clients if the video chain does not allow for RGB.

[@Audioholics]

I never heard of this, nor have I seen this problem.

[@JumpRopeLift]

@@Audioholics I work as a professional calibrator in Hollywood. I’m not surprised that you haven’t heard this, but it’s measurable and verifiable truth.

[@Audioholics]

@@JumpRopeLift thanks, I will look into it.

[@dderrig]

I agree here watching the Vikings Packers game here and the green was not right until I tried the RGB setting he recommended. I am on the 2021 Apple TV 4K with a lg g2 set.

[@Audioholics]

@Dave Derrig my contact at HBO says this appears to be an issue with AppleTV gen2 only. But more testing is needed to confirm if Gen3 is affected.

[@eastbayjay]

Hi This was really helpful. I set my Samsung TV to your settings. I don't have Dolby Atmos on my Soundbar. Is it a good idea to set it to Auto or Dolby 5.1 surround?

[@dww0329]

Running Apple TV 4K to Vizio sound bar hdmi in then my other port hdmi eARC out to my old 2016 Samsung 4K LED tv which I’m only using for video should I connect sound bar via eARC to back TV (only ARC hdmi 3) or hdmi 1? Or maybe it doesn’t matter? Thx David

[@zelko0768]

Thanks Gene, when setting mine up it didn’t switch to HDR or DV after being set at 4K SDR. Any ideas?

[@jazzabana]

In my setup I connect apple tv 4k to a 1080p projector. And I wanna connect apple tv 4k wireless to samsung q990b and I wonder if you can get dolby atmos via airplay or bluetooth.

[@jeangys]

Gene I did these settings works only with my Apple TV connected to my Hisense. When I connected the Apple TV directly on the back of my SR-8015 I was not able to get that 4.4.4 and 4k SDR with new HDMI cables any ideas

[@hhernando808]

Thanks for another informative video, Gene! I have a Sony A80J and Denon X4700H AVR. My TV has all the streaming services built in. Would the sound and picture quality improve if I also got the Apple TV. I primarily stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+. I am new to this and do not fully understand how this technology works. Thanks again!

[@clifflattanzio5267]

Do you recommend using an audio extractor like OREI 429 to try to get Atmos to work off a tv that has only arc but soundbar has earc capabilities?

[@MrJjburgess11]

I noticed when steaming out of my TV. The audio is very weak . Going into my surround sound system. Especially with HBO Max. Would something like apple TV. Solve that issue and give me stronger audio ?

[@handymadness]

I have a first gen Apple TV 4K from 2017, a Rui pro 8k cable going from the Apple TV in to an hdmi 2.2 port of my Yamaha 681, and a fiber optic 18 gbps 4:4:4 hdmi cable out to my lg 77 cx oled. I can not get Dolby Vision to work. Am I missing something?

[@RiddlesEveryday-hh9qw]

What hdmi cable do you suggest from your Apple TV to marantz sr5013 and from marantz av receiver to epson tw5650?

[@TurboMountTV]

Does wanting HDR10+ for Samsung TV's change any of these settings?

[@MultiDanielrj]

I have old but good main speakers JBL, center speaker Jamo and rear spearks JBL, if I buy a new receiver with dolby atmos, what kind of speakers must I buy?

[@lawyer1165]

Gene, thanks for the tip about using SDR 4K rather than HDR 4K. Using the latter setting always makes black and white TV shows look bizarre when I am using Plex. Actually, I prefer my nVIDIA Shield, but now my first generation Apple TV 4K will be more useful.

[@Andersljungberg]

isn't there an automatic mode and Auto Frame rate should also be there

[@joker927]

I'm comparing apple tv to shield. What did you prefer the shield?

[@Lraz1]

@@Andersljungberg Yes, the Apple TV setting matches the content’s format. So it makes no sense to use SDR over Dolby Atmos if you have a high end TV that supports it. There’s too much ignorance on this topic. 4K Dolby atmos will have your screen savers and Apple menus at 4K Dolby atmos at all times. Then it will match the format for whatever content you’re watching. WHY downgrade to SDR for the screensavers and menu? Seems dumb to me

[@tubegdv]

can you share the video of the set up

[@stampede8681]

Thanks Gene, Happy New Year to you and your family. Have swapped over to Apple tv/Apple Music coz of you. Really enjoying the Atmos mixes. Only problem is now i wanna upgrade my surrounds!

[@EliottPeck-vl3by]

I learned a lot, Thanks ! On my Marantz 7015, with Apple 4k Box set to SDR, is RGB the same as 4:4:4 ?

[@mmurat608]

Hi Gene so I have the sony a95L with apple 4k tv 3rd gen and if I put in sdr on apple and watch say dolby vision content on Netflix, it doesn't give me option for dv high or dv low cause on apple tv if I set it to sdr.. any content I watch in dv on my very expensive tv it's comes out very dark. Don't get me started on motion with this tv.. don't know what I got myself into here.. And it's frustrating cause i always need to go back put it back on enable dolby vision or 4k hdr whatever it is and get that dv high or low option.. but want to keep it on sdr.. and yes, ambient light is off on sony and eco is set to off. Any help or suggestions thx in advance

[@zombeat7376]

Always been an android person but you mentioned the atmos music app on Apple so many times I thought I need to try. I ordered from Amazon today. Will be here tomorrow. Will come back here when i am setting it up thanks.

[@davidkerr480]

Hi I have apple TV 4k 3rd generation that supports HDR10+ My tv is samsung qn90b what settings is the best for my tv + apple 4k 2022 . Cheers

[@TheTonganballer]

Hello Sir I want to say thank you I love your show it very informative! My question to you is I’m about to pull the trigger and upgrade to a S95C tv and my concern is that my AVR Denon 4500H will it be compatible? It’ll be hooked up alone just for audio I’m currently running a 7.1.4 will it work or do I need to upgrade my AVR?

[@franciscozavala3392]

Thanks Gene, as always is great to have the support and suggestions from specialist like you, But what about the TV´s that automatic select the best output format? especially uf I have disable Dolby Visión or HDR disable, because I enable SDR format as you suggest. Thanks again and keep watching and listening. This is Paco from Mexico

[@GoogleEyes]

Try the RGB option for full catalogue of colours (0 - 255) that surpasses 4.4.4

[@vads4469]

agree ,the ycbr give a blue tint on oled ,calibration look bad on ycbr

[@ChefTom777]

What about color balance using iphone

[@philkwasinski4637]

With the audio if you only have Dolby 5.1 should you still turn audio off and select that? Apple says you will lose your surround sound when you turn auto off

[@michaelt1111]

Might be a dumb question if you have Apple TV built in to your tsp You still recommend having the separate Apple TV unit?

[@davidturner7101]

Hi, Would like to say a big thank you for set up of Apple 4K, since taking your direction on setup I have found that KZbin is not buffering between adverts/commercials while watching videos. This was caused by setting the Apple to 4K HDR 50/60hz and was frustrating me for months, so once again a big thank you. If you have a video on how to set up the best Dolby Atmos on a Yamaha RX-A3080 with a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup I would be very pleased to watch and learn and have my system sounding just like it should. Once again thank you and have a wonderful New Year.

[@ravichandrajrc]

Hi Gene, I am using below Following ar emu set up with your recommendations. 1. PROJECTOR connected with eARC to Emotiva MR1 AV receiver (2.0b HDMI) 2. HDMI cable I am using is 2.1 3. Connected Apple TV4K to Emotiva Receiver to HDMI 1 port. With this I am not getting ATMOS sound? Please help me with this.

[@dannthehondamanmc4310]

Question. I have a 2022 samsung qn75qn800b 8k tv and the new denon x4800h. Do you recommend having the peripherals for ex. Apple 4k tv directly to the avr or is it OK to pass through the tv? What are the pros and cons for each way?

[@greer7777]

Im listening to the "dolby atmos playlist" from amazon music thru my firestick. The firestick is plugged into the front HDMI port on my marantz 6012 and the info button reads: sound: dolby surround. signal: PCM. And then describes the audysee setup. Why wont it play in the dolby atmos format? The audio settings in the firestick are set to "best available" so shouldnt it be sending the dolby atmos signal?

[@Memphisflash53]

Thanks a lot!! This was what I needed, no more oversaturated cover art in Plex, perfect playback in 1080p, 2160 4k HDR or Dolby vision ... I almost threw out the ATV

[@boyetpogi]

I dont see dolby at os option what should i do? My 2022 apple tv is up to date

[@elangovangovindan9526]

Hi Gene, why is no one talking about getting DTS audio, and it's source. Also I'm unable to pass-through DTS to my receiver from my samsung TV while my content is stored in plex server.

[@garetha1981]

If I have a non Dolby Atmos soundbar, should I set the audio to change format “on” and select Dolby Digital 5.1 or leave change format to off?

[@cheeriomartinez]

That’s pretty cool. I was just looking for a way to have my sound bar. Turn on whenever my TV turns on since it doesn’t turn on after I install the Apple TV.

[@whbwin]

but when I use infuse, it cant decode dts or whatever format audio, it always output pcm, and I check the audio output is tv, not my receiver , how to change the default audio output

[@jons7e]

Not all apps will do the format changing so if you go with SDR as the default, and you could be stuck with the lower quality in some cases. I've personally found that the Dolby Vision setting makes everything look a little better, even with the upscaling of the SDR content even if not matching dynamic range and frame rate. In thoery it makes sense to do the other way, but your eyes don't lie... try it both ways and pick the way you like best

[@birch272000]

I have a Denon AVR-H4700 when I have my Apple TV hooked up and setup as this video recommends it will not show the Dolby Vision availability on the Apple TV. When it’s directly connected to my Sony 900H TV the Availability of Dolby Vision is there. In both cases I can set it for SDR 60 and all the rest can be set but when I hit the info on the Denon it never shows Dolby Vision and on any streaming platform. My Denon is set to 4K extended and my TV is set to Dolby Vision for EARC on HDMi3. Any ideas when I can’t get Dolby Vision thru my Denon AVR?

[@scotttild]

Hay can you do an update on setting. Can you confirm that Apple Home Sharing is no longer supporting HLS media files ? I can’t get any of my new movies to show up on home share. I have looked around it is seems like home share is only supporting MKV4 files. Is apple killing off home share?

[@sharadteli5551]

I have connected Apple TV 4K to AVR Denon X1400H configured 5.1.2 (atmos). Every time I turn on the system the AVR volume is always very high. This doesn’t happen when I play DVD player or Spotify direct streaming on AVR. What could be reason

[@payneja]

Hello, I have an LG CX 77”, Denon AVR X4200W (7:1 configuration) and newest 4K ATV and notice that I do not have the option to adjust HDMI output and chroma is capped at 4:2:2. Is this a limitation of my hardware?

[@johnallen4304]

I thought I understood until I try to apply the knowledge. I have Apple 4K, Onkyo TX0NR5100 7.2 receiver and a 70" Samsung QLED 4k. Both the Samsung and Onkyo have ARC ports. My first thought was to run apple --> Onkyo TV HDMI IN and then run the ARC to Samsung for picture. I was advised to run apple-->Samsung then bring the ARC to Onkyo.. What I consider a problem is that the ARC on the Onkyo is on the HDMI associated with the MAIN SUB. Another problem is that while Samsung has HDMI2 as ARC, the TV setup says I can connect to it but I can't get the samsun software to turn on the ARC. any suggestions?

[@bhaskarbh8457]

Audio output sertings when put atmos on 5.1 format movies coming multi chaneel mode so how to change this to dolby digital 5.1 and why its not taking automatically...

[@Audioholics]

@bhaskarbh8457 Dolby MAT is how AppleTV passes Atmos to your AVR so that's probably why you're seeing it. Check your active channel indicator or hit info for signal format to verify you're playing back Atmos.

[@nowayman1981]

Great video. I would like my Trinnov to do the processing and not the Apple TV unit. Is this possible as all I see are apCM settings and not bitstream 🤔

[@56philt]

Are your setting screens the same for newer ATV models? I’m wondering why there’s a 1080p Dolby vision option, but 4k just says HDR. Does that mean it doesn’t think the tv/rcvr supports Dolby vision? I definitely get it show on my tv on discs played on my Oppo. Can people mention some streaming movies that definitively work? I wonder if they show it on the movie title page but not really streamed with it. I know prime doesn’t support Dolby vision and does hdr10+ now and I think you need premium subscription on Netflix.

[@owensmith7530]

Setting Chroma 4:4:4 only seems to affect the menus. If I set 4:2:0 that's what I get in the menus, then when I play something in 4K SDR (my display won't do HDR) I find the chroma is being output as 4:4:4. Apple TV seems to ignore about half the settings half the time.

[@lonepalm73]

Curious what you think the TV audio settings should be for the HDMI input ...bitstream or PCM? I'm using two HomePods in left and right configuration.

[@beex222]

HI JEAN I NEED YOUR EXPERTISE IN SETTING UP MY ATMOS SPEAKERS AND MAXIMIZING MY AUDIO SYSTEM. I KNOW YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICE. WHAT'S THE PROCESS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[@ocryan8710]

Does the Apply Tv 4K streaming box provide better video and audio than the apps on my LG OLED CX tv?

[@Audioholics]

likely yes

[@ocryan8710]

Thank you!

[@adamuser8246]

@@Audioholics why?

[@ryanw8664]

Love everything about this channel, except for the intro music. Any chance you could lower the volume or find something less jarring? It blows out my ear drums every time. Keep up the good work and happy new year.

[@Audioholics]

I agree. I asked the person who made that bumper to lower the level on it but had little success. I may redesign it. It's jarring to me as well. 😆

[@ryanw8664]

@@Audioholics Thanks Gene!

[@Andersljungberg]

But I have heard that Apple TV has Auto Frame rate. which is based on the stream material's images per second. Shouldn't it also be able to automatically select the right type of HDR that the stream contains?

[@chriscestero]

It does

[@undeadson8119]

Is it normal that LGC1 doesn’t give any notification for ULTRA HD 4K content, like it does with Dolby Vision? With these exact settings.

[@wtflexus6427]

Do you need to turn on Dolby on even if you don’t have the extra speakers or even receiver with Dolby atmos?

[@billplaisance6387]

Hello sir, I’m in the process of watching your video and on the part when you start discussing changing the audio output format to Dolby Atmos, would the same apply to me if, OK, being that my 4K TV and my 3.1(now 5.1 with the optional rear wireless surround kit) soundbar is not Dolby Atmos compatible and I think the only best sound formats it will work with is Dolby digital and DTS so on that very same setting of my Apple TV, would it benefit me to just leave the output audio settings set to the default LPCM or should I change that to straight up Dolby digital 5.1? I keep hearing mixed information on that. But I will say, though, leaving that setting to LPCM seems to do just fine because being that I have my sound bar connected to my TV via HDMI arc, If I’m streaming something on my Apple TV that’s being presented in Dolby Digital, my TV will automatically change it’s output, audio format to the sound bar from PCM to Dolby digital and then if I start watching some thing that’s not being presented in Dolby Digital, the TV will once again change it’s output audio format to the sound bar from Dolby Digital back to PCM….. Thanks

[@user-g1k6s]

Why YCbCr 4:4:4 not RGB High?

[@marvinabugov4579]

Does Denon/Marantz “height virtualization” actually do anything for a room like mine with mechanical intrusions that ruin the placement of atmos height channels?

[@hmlai75]

How about the Atmos decode ? Is it pass through to AVR or still.decode Atmos in the 4kApple TV that shows PCM in the AVR like previous version ? Thanks

[@Audioholics]

Your AVR should display Atmos despite AppleTV uses MAT format.

[@hmlai75]

@@Audioholics thanks, so does it sounds better compare to Nvidia shield or Google Chromecast have the pass through that decode by the AVR ?

[@Andersljungberg]

I think automatic mode should work and streaming services can of course stream their material with several different frame frequencies . Surely the best thing should be for Apple TV to send in the same frame rate that the streamed material contains

[@mwrightinsurance]

After going back-and-forth a bit, I found that I prefer to change the audio format to Dolby Digital 5.1 and then I just have my receiver set as always to up-mix to the height channels. The settings are very deceiving. Typically for as long as I can remember your options are to bitstream out or convert to linear PCM. This device reads as though PCM is normal or you’re converting to Dolby digital. Confusing 🤔 I feel like they configure these to be connected to TVs so you would want to have the two channel PCM option be default.

[@pranlinprakash]

Would there be any difference in sound when we compare a movie purchased/rented on Apple TV store versus streaming the same movie (with same sound format.. let’s say Dolby atmos )on a streaming platform on Apple TV..?

[@FriendOfaCoolFriend]

Owning over 200 iTunes movies… I would say it’s very, very close. A nice thing about iTunes purchases is when better audio or video formats are released for previous purchases they are upgraded at no cost. A lot of my library was purchased pre-atmos, but most all has been moved over now. IMO - Disney has the best video and audio, but it’s only a slight edge and I would not be surprised to be proven wrong. To me, I just think the Disney marvels are fantastic.

[@maheeinfy13]

Thanks for the guide. I tried these on my Apple tv connected to Yamaha tsr-700 which connects to TCL tv. When content changes from Dolby vision to SDR whole screen gets a purple filter on it. Not sure whats wrong

[@mongo2044]

Unplug it all then back in and power up in sequence (ref. Yamaha manual) so the HDMI ecosystem has the cob webs removed and see if that fixes it.

[@dm17nc17]

Gene, I have a 4k Firestick and I notice video judder and frame drops on the video signal for all streaming services. It is wireless and in the same rack as the router that has a 100MB service. Why is this happening? I noticed the Gen 3 is wireless only and the Gen 2 AppleTV has a wired connection, is this a problem on anyone else running wireless?

[@ricolorenzo8423]

If you’re on an older receiver that doesn’t do Atmos, do you still want to set the audio format to off?? Or do you set it to on and choose Dolby Digital 5.1?

[@Audioholics]

If you're running a 5.1 or higher receiver, you can leave it on. It will only play 5.1 layer.

[@zombeat7376]

Sorry to add another comment. I wasn't happy with the sound from my new apple tv box and was disappointed as it seemed to be disabling my EQ settings...but.. ***update!*** I noticed in my avr settings under audio paraemeter. I had EQ set to off. I am a moron 😂 I must have inadvertently turned It off. It sounds a lot better now. Also I found your other vid about getting lossless audio.. Made a difference too, of course to the stereo music. I think the apple box was a damn good buy. Also got to mention the audio on this sounds a hell of a lot better than the supposed HD audio amazon had to offer. It wasn't hd audio at all. Of course neither is the Apple tv box but it is giving atmos dolby digital and true lossless audio on music.

[@64arguz]

I have an “Onkyo” receiver “Dolby Atmos” compatible, however when I hook up the Apple4k-receiver- TV for some reason they have problems turning on all at once ☹️ in order for me to make it work it have to be hooked Apple 4K - TV -receiver, unable to enjoy “Dolby vision/Atmos” 😔

[@PrabhjotGill]

Hello Gene, thanks for this informative video. I have Sony X900H tv and also connected Apple TV 4K, I think it it second generation. I am using Costco brand 4K HDMI cable but it is not showing any video if I select Chroma 4:4:4. Apple TV is connected direct to TV on its hdmi port 2. Is this due to cable? Should I buy 8k 48gbps certified cable to resolve this issue? I will appreciate your advice.

[@Audioholics]

I believe HDMI4 is the high res input on Sony TVs. Did you try that?

[@PrabhjotGill]

@@Audioholics thanks for your reply. Yes, you are right but I have connected PS5 on this port. I guess I am out of luck?

[@cdyow]

Just a quick personal anecdote regarding settings - with Match Content turned on the KZbin app within an Apple TV 4K device becomes useles for many people. Apparently there's a difference between formats on content and ads, and Apple TV / receivers can't keep up with all of the switching. I've experienced this and seen it discussed across forums, with owners of a variety of tvs and receiver combos.. Ultimately I had to turn off Match Content, or only use KZbin app directly installed in my physical tv's operating system and not via Apple TV device. My personal equipment: TCL Roku Class 5 65-inch & Yamaha TSR-700 - Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen. All the best in 2023!

[@troyd.521]

I changed chroma to 4:4:4 and did a test, now the format keeps switching to 1080p SDR and there’s no option for chroma. I have a 4K TV with high speed 2.0 hdmi cables.