Issue #70 | September 06, 2022

An 8K TV is not just about the 8K

Spatial resolution (like 8K) is important but only one of several features that make an 8K TV a good choice. Bob Raikes has summarized the main points here, concluding that even if you don't feel you need the 8K resolution, you'll get a great TV!

Upscaling Reviewed (Part 1)

8K Monitor readers will invariably have an understanding of the word upscaling. But how many of us actually know how it works? Part one of Bob's upscaling explainer is here. 

MainConcept to Demo Cloud-Ready 8K Broadcast Technology at IBC

We will be at IBC to witness the demos that MainConcept has planned (in particular VVC/H.266 SDK Beta). We know MainConcept can support 8K/60p live encoding, but we doubt VVC is able to do this yet, although non-live encoding should be possible. We shall see.

What Hi-Fi? Likes JVC's 8K Projector a Lot

What Hi-Fi recently reviewed JVC's DLA-NZ7 8K projector. This projector uses three 'BLU-Escent' laser diode light sources and 'e-shift' technology to produce 2,200 ANSI lumens. The website said it is 'capable of producing a gorgeous image and just an all-round showstopper'. HDMI is rated at 48Gbps, and the projector can handle 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz.

The reviewer describes the image as 'crisp, natural and cinematic' and is 'home cinema projection taken seriously.' Pricing is £11,499 / $10.999

(Bob Raikes: I like the look of LCOS, which seems very 'film-like' whether JVC's D-ILA or Sony's SXRD. Combining that with a laser source to give wide color should look great. I'm at IFA this week, and I note that JVC is also there - I hope they have this set on view and in operation!)

What is 8K? Everything you need to know ‍

In just over a thousand words, Trusted Reviews author Verity Burns's comprehensive article dives into what is 8K TV, which main sets have launched, and at what cost. There is also time for a discussion on the benefits of 8K resolution and the availability of 8K content. In line with our lead story this week, there is even a brief discussion on 8K TV upscaling. The article doesn't pretend to have any new data; in fact, some are a little out of date, but the article does provide a nice entry point onto the world of 8K TVs.

Industry pioneers collaborate on high-quality immersive digital video and audio experiences.

Integration of VVC with MPEG-H immersive audio is a capability that MainConcept showcased at the SET Expo in Brazil. We expect Spin Digital to showcase something similar at IBC. 8K with immersive audio will create the most compelling experience.

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