Samsung QN90A 4K HDR & 4K 120Hz HDR Setup Xbox Series X, PS5, 4K Blu Ray Player

[@cesarramirez9426]

HDMI 4 in the Input Signal plus is grayed out. The circle is lit a lighter blue and when I select it I get a message saying "this is not available". Do you know why??

[@Trophy_Tracker_Nick]

5:05 why does the bottom left say 60fps and HDR off. It's doing the same for me and I can't get the HDR mode on the setting to light up.

[@stopthefomo]

Love this TV!

[@TechnoDad]

Woot woot!!!

[@giotorres9848]

85 inch qn90a or 77 oled???

[@iansteventon4221]

@@giotorres9848 I had same dilemma, ordered the 85 q95a.

[@BillSheridanJr]

@@giotorres9848 I have the 85" q90a. I can't seem to get it to look good on my Xbox

[@dariomladenovski7047]

@@BillSheridanJr should've went for the QN900A

[@mattg768]

Had the LG CX and I burnt it in after 11 months, just bought this and it's siiiiiick

[@bamfota88]

Looking for confirmation.. I've been running my Xbox one x through my Yamaha 4k AV receiver, and then into port 3 of my qn90 for a while.. and it's been good for me. I just picked up a Series X.. and during the process of hooking up the new one, I started looking into the setup again. Right now I have it the same way as mentioned previously.. but now I have the Series X into port 4 of the qn90. This was supposed to be temporary while I did my file transfers, but now I'm wondering if I should leave the Series X in port 4 for 120hz.. and when I disconnect the older one x.. leave the AV receiver as is on port 3 of the qn90.. so I can use earc for streaming apps. My original plan was to just replace the one x with the series x and continue to use port 3...I'm thinking that's a subpar setup now.. and it should be series x into port 4 for gaming and AC receiver into port 3 for audio for both gaming and streaming apps from tv.. basically how you should setup 4 I believe. Correct?

[@CH33ZEWOOKIE]

How many clicks did you do for the HDR calibration on the Xbox settings for the white points?

[@tp2100]

I wish all new TVs came with Dolby Vision and HDR 10+

[@TechnoDad]

Me too! I wish they would put all the HDR formats into a TV. I know Vizio and Hisense TVs have both HDR10+ and DV.

[@beerbellysports1194]

When your setting showed on the TV, it said HDR off on the purple pop up on the TV

[@maggieadams5011]

That's what my TV is doing I'm confused

[@duneuno1317]

Sir I would like to thank you so much for this information on how to get 4k set up at 120 HZ for my PlayStation 5.

[@derekwarner7910]

So I'm confused...I typically run my Series X through my Yamaha receiver (which allows for HDMI 2.1 & 4K pass-through) to HDMI input 3 on my QN90A to take advantage of the ARC feature, but by doing so, I'm not getting the benefits of actual HDMI 2.1 due to not connecting to HDMI 4 on the QN90A....what's the best solution here? How can I get HDMI 2.1 and ARC?

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

You cant

[@Heckbean]

Sorry if this has been discussed before but couldn’t find it in the comments. I plan to connect my series X to HDMI 4 which is HDMI 2.1. Does HDMI port 3 pass thru Dolby Atmos to a sound bar via eARC? Or not since the port is only HDMI 2.0?

[@techbuddy5305]

Yes it does. If you look on the back of the TV you’ll see that port 3 is labeled as eARC. Once you connect the HDMI cable in port 3 you’ll have to go to your Sound>Expert Settings and select the Pass Through option.

[@errolwillenberg]

Hey Techno Dad, have you successfully connected a PS5 to the QN90A? I got the QN90A 98 inch. I've tried everything but cant get my PS5 to work via HDMI 4... It connects for a moment and then flickers off and says to power on the device. So frustrated... Anyone had luck with PS5? Your method described doesn't seem to work for PS5 :(

[@ckkendrick7861]

I got my ps5 and pretty much everything running to my onkyo avr receiver, and i one hdmi cable running to hdmi port 3 which is earc, i cant get my ps5 to output dolby atmos or when playing games to get 4k hdr. Keeps saying tv doesn't support hdr, i am thinking its my receiver

[@tlprodigies2840]

Techno Dad, do you ever notice flickering/shimmering on the QN90A while playing games on the Series X? I have been playing Halo Infinite and notice some wierd flickering or color change in the landscape (mountains, grass and trees) I have my sharpness in TV and the game set to 0, but still have the issue.

[@aliahhang3935]

Could be HDR on, idk

[@schwiftyxsc868]

Set your Xbox hdr calibration to 1500 nits and you'll be good

[@arz923]

Is the TV Calibration you offer a easy set up for someone who is a novice with tv’s?

[@pdelk]

Hey Techno Dad, for a semi bright room (windows roughly 12 ft from tv wall) do you think QN90A or Sony A80J is better for a movie enthusiast, running all media via Apple TV 4K? Much appreciated

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Phillip! That's a tough call to make as I can't tell how much ambient light is in your room. Let's say this...my wife likes to watch dark movies in our living room during sunset and it's hard to see on our OLED. However...in the morning and at night, it's amazing!

[@pdelk]

@@TechnoDad I ended up going with the A80J, and no glare or bright room issues so far! It’s rare for a product to live up to the full hype, but this one definitely does!

[@dkennedy-hz7xr]

Are you using the HDMI adapter? I have this TV with Denon receiver did what you said in the video using input three but I can’t get any HDR I got The adapter couple of weeks ago and it worked horrible I gave up. The TV took too long adjusting imputs between stuff Seems to be working better now with your video but no HDR also FYI you can’t use the premium vrr on the Denon if you hook the Xbox up to the TV then you get the premium VRR. If I try input 4 will I lose my sound because of no arc

[@mondo2102]

Here in the uk we have the qn95a with a one connect box and all hdmi ports are 2.1. It’s just a shame there’s no Dolby.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, what a give and a take...

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

Kinda stupid they cheaped out on the US QN90A model on the 2.1 bandwidth for all ports.

[@Exploringthemagic]

Hey chana, I know off topic but any plan for a 2021 room tour? Still rockin the Martin Logan esl x?

[@bull5919]

where would i put the att direct tv box? what would be easier concerning the qn90a75 and the avr-s750h

[@Yu7Zi]

IMPORTANT INFO: 43 INCH VARIANT DOES NOT RUN 120HTZ. I found out the hard way that it only runs 60htz not 120htz.

[@TechnoDad]

Thank for the tip!!

[@Yu7Zi]

@@TechnoDad Thanks for replying. Now that I have found this out I really need your opinion. Should I return it and get a 43 inch 4K 120htz but with worse HDR and no Mini LED or is this 4K 60htz with great HDR and Mini LED worth keeping. I mainly intend to play story/ single player games (Spider-Man, GoW, SoulsBorne, etc).

[@TheNickers69]

@@Yu7Zi return it and go bigger. I really enjoy the 55 model.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

@@Yu7Zi Yeah 55" is a good middle ground. It's not that huge compared to 75" and bigger when bezels are much thinner these days.. and I've seen a fat 42" Vizio 1080p TV from 2008..

[@edaubakaha1845]

Which one is a better TV between q90A and U8g for movie watching?

[@TechnoDad]

Those are two very differently priced TVs...the 55" QN90A (technodad.biz/BHQN90A) is $1,599, and the U8G 55" is less than $1K...I haven't seen the U8G in person, so it's tough to speculate.

[@edaubakaha1845]

@@TechnoDad Thanks for replying 💎

[@spwan10]

I'm not tech savvy whatsoever, I have two xbox consoles connected to the qn90A and everytime I try to turn on only one of them from the tv controller both turn on. Is there a way I can fix this? I'm also having issues with my picture mode automatically switching to gaming mode. Any suggestions would help at this point my new TV is confusing compared to my old Vizio which was very simple.

[@nikoskasias6322]

Hey man, what about Gaming Pc thats its connected with HDM 2.1? i play games on it. Should i do the same settings? Also i have issue with 120hz the tv goes black for few seconds and back to normal repeating the same thing over and over until i change it back to 60Hz

[@TechnoDad]

I think that should be the same setup.

[@nikoskasias6322]

Thanks man

[@bull5919]

i can not get my xbox one x to read 4k 120hz on my qn90s75

[@brokeboijd6983]

I only get 120fps when I play bf 2042 sometimes I want it all the time helpp?

[@Austin-nx9vd]

When I go into the Input Signal Plus menu, the only one I can toggle on/off is hdmi1. The other 3 are "grayed out" and when I click them, it says, "This function isn't available." Any idea why that might be?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Try switching to that specific input first and then go into that menu and see what up.

[@Austin-nx9vd]

@@TechnoDad ok! Thanks for taking the time to respond. Great video, btw! Subbed

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for the video information

[@iansteventon4221]

Getting delivered Friday q95a 85" , thank you for the video

[@TechnoDad]

You’re welcome!

[@hindsy90]

Any good compatible Dolby atmos soundbars for this??

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

Yes, samsung q950a, q950b

[@tisurmaster]

what's wrong with turning them all on?

[@TechnoDad]

Nothing, unless you have a device that is not 4K HDR, like a cable box or something.

[@crdbourdieux-2407]

Hello, I have the PS5 with the TV QE43QN90AATXXC -QN90A I don't have 120hz in the playstation I did everything it doesn't change anything I'm in 60Hz even in all the game mode settings etc. I plugged in the HDMI on the 4th port do I need a 2.1 cable Mandatory? That of the Ps5 is the cable only a 2.0 or a 2.1?

[@Jrocke07]

Get 48gbs hdmi cable

[@soulreaver6300]

43 inch doesn't support 120

[@yatinbhardwaj1132]

How do i open general tv and display options?

[@ginogiori5285]

Asking same!! I'm on the phone with Samsung Tech support and they do not know either!! Anyone???

[@ginogiori5285]

You explain in detail but you do not explain the basics. How do we get into General TV & display options?

[@gregreed582]

Same problem

[@felixr6307]

You guys click “settings”. He showed it at the start @1:25

[@gregreed582]

Turns out thats because its only relevant to Xbox and not PS5. I think that 'General TV & display options' is only for XBox.

[@atalaymjj]

What if i have both consoles what will i do ? The first 3 ports dont support hdr ?

[@TechnoDad]

The first three ports doesn’t support 4K 120Hz

[@atalaymjj]

@@TechnoDad they support 4k hdr and 60hz is there any tv which supports at least two 2.1 ports ?

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Great day to you Channa. You know I am all about that projector life but have to support the family. Picture quality seems pretty great.

[@TechnoDad]

I know Tristan, thank you for watching!!

[@berj79]

​@@TechnoDad Have you tried Earc from the xbox series x set to 4k@120 with Dolby Atmos? if so an audio drop outs like the Sony Oleds? Thanks.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Left Samsung in March 2021 for LG and not going back until they come out with a reasonably priced TV with 2.1 hdmi ports and dolby vision. Q900a is nice but no D.V and it's $6,000 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Jrocke07]

How many 2.1 hdmi port this tv has?

[@TechnoDad]

Just the one. HDMI #4

[@Jrocke07]

@@TechnoDad OK thx.. So I'll connect my ps5 to that port..

[@Ryand0523]

Hmm, I’m not buying a Samsung without support for Dolby vision, right now. Especially when considering I still game a bit on console, and I haven’t bought an Xbox series x, since I don’t have a tv, that supports Dolby Vision, though my plan is to buy a tv, either before this year is over or wait until next year, and I plan on buying a Sony right now.

[@therider04]

@D M Just Samsung being greedy on not including it for consumers. They don't want to pay for the fee for Dolby Vision and wants to keep supporting their own HDR10+ format. Samsung are the only company that don't have Dolby Vision on their tvs. I current have a LG OLED in the living room and a Sony XH900 for the bedroom. Yep both has Dolby Vision.

[@jakegrenz4437]

I’ve spent hours trying to tweak the picture settings to make my Xbox series s NOT look like garbage to no avail.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Jake! It's actually pretty hard. I have calibration settings for this TV for sale on my website which includes Movie mode and Game mode for both SDR and HDR. Trust me when I say, calibrating Game mode was NOT easy. It took about 7 hours for the HDR one. Here's the link - technodad.biz/SQN90ACP

[@dariomladenovski7047]

tech with KG has a video on how to tweak the game settings on the QN90A check it out

[@ruffiyan]

Just to let everyone know as iv seen comments regarding the refresh rate on the 43", i spoke directly with Samsung today 26/12 and they have confirmed all QN9 models are 120hz refresh rate, The 60hz people may be referring to may have gotten it confused with the power supply hz which is 50/60hz

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks for the tip, Pusha!

[@vietbodian86]

Are you sure? Because my ps5 says 60hz is the best it could output. I am using an hdmi 2.1 cable too.

[@sulaymaankhan4525]

I juts spoke directly to Samsung via their chat and they said even the 43 inch was 120hz

[@ruffiyan]

@@vietbodian86 you need to check the settings on the tv and ps5 to make sure they are synced together.

[@MrAlexy90]

I’ve just spoken to Samsung support and they’ve said the opposite. The 43” model is 60hz and the hdmi port is slot 3 (eARC). Seriously disappointed after researching this tv for a number of days, all retailers and review sites have all stated it is 120hz. Also why is the hdmi 2.1 port not more obviously pointed out?

[@hindsy90]

Best settings??

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! What do you mean? Picture settings?

[@hindsy90]

@@TechnoDad yeah

[@vietbodian86]

Which size model of the qn90a supports 120hz?

[@TechnoDad]

I had the 55”, so I would imagine 55” and up?

[@vietbodian86]

@Techno Dad update: I had the 43 inch and it was indeed only able to support up to 60hz. I went with the 50 inch and the 50 inch does indeed support up to 120hz

[@badoutamba2627]

Ps5?

[@majorkursk780]

If this QN90A had the features found outside the USA I would buy it in a heartbeat. But it does not!

[@jcZo23]

Besides the 1 connect Box what features?

[@majorkursk780]

@@jcZo23 4 hdmi 2.1 ports

[@jcZo23]

@@majorkursk780 that's nowhere near a good enough reason not to buy it, it's a great TV & definitely do not need 4 2.1 ports

[@majorkursk780]

@@jcZo23 No Dolby Vision is a negative for me

[@jcZo23]

@@majorkursk780 it doesn't have DV outside the US either.. Can't even tell the difference between DV & 10+.. whatever just telling ya it's a phenomenal TV & 1 of the best you can buy & the absolute best for gaming