If the fashion for some functionality modern TV arises and disappears without a trace, the clarity of the image is constantly in the field of view of consumers.
High resolution devices have exploded in the market, which is fed up with old receivers with a picture Low quality, and now they have been replaced by technology with 4K clarity. This is four times more than Full HD TVs.
It’s not entirely clear, however, why the focus is on resolution, because there are other image parameters that may have, according to at least, the same value as the number of pixels used. But the sales figures speak for themselves.
Generation 8K
Knowing this, you can be sure that a huge number of people in the research and development and research departments of all major television brands are engaged in the development of receivers with even more big amount screen pixels than 3840x2160 for 4K.
What really came as a surprise was the start of sales of 8K resolution devices, albeit aimed at the super-elite market segment.
8K TVs deliver incredible picture quality, as evidenced by products from manufacturers such as LG, Samsung and Sharp. And in each case, the picture is so good that it almost defies description. Mainly due to the fact that even on huge demonstration screens of 80 inches and more than 33 million dots, they simply do not allow you to see any traces of the visible pixel structure of the image.
This means, in essence, that the viewer seems to be looking through a large window into the world, which the retina of the eye perceives as real.
So why is there no certainty that the time for 8K has already arrived? First, in order to take advantage of such high resolution, you really need big screen. Today's 4K is good enough for anyone up to 65 inches, maybe even 75 inches.
Secondly, video content in such a huge quality is almost impossible to get. Even four years after the advent of 4K, the need for sufficient bandwidth continues to give telecoms headaches due to the sheer amount of data required to watch UHD video. It's not hard to imagine what's in store for the video industry when faced with the sheer volume of data associated with 8K.
Olympics in ultra high definition
In Japan, NHK is working on an 8K broadcast for the 2020 Olympics. As early as August, the Rio Olympics will film 130 hours of ultra-high-definition video and broadcast the opening and closing ceremonies.
It is impossible to imagine a similar experiment in any other place in such a short time. Therefore, most people will only be able to watch upscaled 4K video or HD content. The calculations required for this will indeed challenging task even for the most powerful video processors.
CES 2016
Samsung and LG unveiled 8K TVs at CES 2016 in Las Vegas in early March. Sharp, however, has already started selling in Asia for $16,000.
Sharp 8K-LED TV Aquos LC-80XU930X was presented at CES 2015. The device is manufactured using Quattron technology, which allows you to divide pixels into 4 parts. Thanks to this, 8K resolution has been achieved. On this moment, however, the device is not yet capable of broadcasting full 8K content, but only ultra-high definition images. Also, resolution upscaling only works when viewers are very close to the screen.
Pseudo 8K
In terms of specifications, 8K TVs have LED backlight and N-Black anti-glare panel. Powered by Android, equipped with Netflix and compatible with HDR video transmission technology with a wide range of brightness, which allows you to increase the contrast and convey more colors and details in dark areas.
The receiver is currently being sold in Singapore, Malaysia and Japan with the prospect of expanding to all Asian countries in the near future. The price of the device is $16,000.
In September last year, the 85-inch Sharp 8K TV LV-85001 appeared. The LCD display consists of 7680 x 4320 pixels, and the price of the device was 133 thousand US dollars. This means that only the rich and famous will be able to purchase it. large enterprises, at least at first.
The Super Hi Vision 8K LV-85001 TV uses Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) technology, which allows low power consumption to radiate in wide range wavelengths.
98-inch by LG
Along with an 18-inch roll-up display and paper-thin OLEDs, LG has unveiled a 98-inch 8K 7680 by 4320 UH9800 TV that boasts the new Super MHL interface first shown by Samsung in its own 8K-TV prototype at CES 2015. In addition, Sharp has also shown UHD display prototypes at CES in 2012 and 2014.
Although the final specifications of the 98UH9800 are not yet known, its key features in addition to resolution and SuperMHL include:
- IPS LCD panel for a wider viewing angle.
- HDR, which improves the brightness and contrast performance of HDR content.
- color Prime Plus for a wider color gamut.
- WebOS 3.0 latest version LG Smart TV platform that provides easy navigation and fast access to streaming network broadcasting and media content.
Distinctive features of webOS 3.0
In addition, it became possible to split the screen into two different channels, or to one channel and another source such as a Blue-ray disc player. You can also run music player with the TV off and control household appliances through the IoTV Internet of Things app.
Magic Zoom enlarges any area of the screen without loss of image quality, the "magic remote" will allow you to control the set-top box, and using the "magic cellular”, similar to Apple's AirPlay, you can stream applications from your smartphone to your TV screen.
SuperMHL
A key element in creating a friendly user interface was the integration of SuperMHL technology. It provides a single connection from an 8K source (eg set-top boxes, disc players, media streamers) to the TV. Previous prototypes required as many as four HDMI connections to provide sufficient throughput to transfer video and audio.
In addition, SuperMHL delivers ultra-high definition video at 120fps (HDMI 2.0 only allows 24fps) at 48-bit wide BT.2020 specification, powered up to 40W.
Speaking of audio, the standard promoted by NHK supports 22.2 sound channels. This is more than enough to support all existing surround sound formats, as well as those that will appear in the future. However, it remains to be seen whether this potential will be realized at the consumer level.
The price of LG's 8K TVs is not yet known, but the company promises to start selling them by the end of 2016, and most likely by special order.
Perhaps LG is taking a risk by betting on 8K. But it should be borne in mind that doubts about the company's ability to support OLED technology were dispelled after the success latest generation OLED TVs also showcased at CES 2016.
8K by Samsung
During the event, Samsung also unveiled the world's first 98-inch 8K TV, UN98S9, equipped with 10-bit quantum dots and Ultra Black technology for crisp images and minimal glare. The device features no bezels, curved design and IoT support.
quantum dots
A quantum dot is an artificial nanocrystal with semiconductor properties that are used to improve brightness and color reproduction. static images and video on LCD screens. When photons from external source light (blue LED), light is emitted, the wavelength of which and, accordingly, the color, depend on the size of the crystal. Large nanocrystals emit red light, while smaller nanocrystals emit green light. Combined with primary blue, a full-color image is produced that exceeds the capabilities of today's displays.
Downsampling master copies
Although 8K resolution has yet to pass long haul to enter the mainstream, its use is already growing in film restoration and master copying in film studios specializing in preserving classic films in digital format 8K for Blu-Ray discs and other ultra-high definition copies.
Although the main high definition formats currently in use are 1080p and 4K, 8K master recording provides best quality. In addition, this means that there is no need to constantly sharpen the master copy every time a new one appears.
Too early?
It is believed that 8K TVs will only harm the nascent 4K TV market. After all, nothing stops people from buying like that. new technology, as the realization that the next generation of television sets is just around the corner.
To be fair, it should be noted that huge cost first commercially available TVs ultra-high-definition imaging means that buyers will be forced to purchase 4K. And selling 8K devices seems like an even crazier venture as manufacturers cut the branch they sit on.
The TV industry is already moving to the next stage after Full HD. This stage is Ultra HD. But what does this mean for our TVs, smartphones and other gadgets? Let's try to explain what is the significance of 4K UHD and 8K UHD, and why it is more than just another higher resolution.
Brief Introduction - Full HD vs Ultra H
You probably remember when televisions with flat screen, and the manufacturers are talking about HD and a new world of stunning detail. At the time, SD was still being used ( standard resolution- 720x480 or 720x576 pixels), so HD was a pretty big step up.
Today, two HD formats are supported: 720p (1280×720 pixels) and 1080p (1920×1080 pixels, Full HD). All HDTVs equipped with matrices Full resolution HD, but content - movies, TV shows, games, etc. - is quite often released in 720p. In other words, there are two sides to the equation: our screen and our content. Both are important, but the truth is that content is often bottleneck. Permissions in practice:
- : DVDs, standard TV channels;
- HD 720p : Most HD channels, some video streaming;
- Full HD 1080p: Blu-ray, some streaming services.
Ultra HD is the next evolution in resolution. This standard is also called UHD or 4K (4K is actually a movie theater format, but is often used for Ultra HD). Following the same logic as HD, which spans both 720p and 1080p, Ultra HD combines 4K (also called 2160p) and 8K (also called 4320p). As you may have already noticed, different names are used for the same thing, so let's denote synonyms:
- Full HD = 1920x1080 pixels = 1080p = 2K
- Ultra HD = 3840x2160 pixels = 2160p = 4K
- Ultra HD = 7680x4320 pixels = 4320p = 8K
The difference in pixel resolution is quite significant. This can be best illustrated like this:
The issue of resolution in pixels is closed. We move on.
Ultra HD is more than resolution
Frames per second (frequency)
With Ultra HD, an increase in "frames per second" (sometimes called frequency, Hz, or fps) has also been proposed. Let's take a quick look at fps history to see how this setting has evolved.
Almost all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second today, and television programs— at 25 fps (in PAL countries) or 30 fps (in NTSC countries). Games typically run at 30 to 60 frames per second per game consoles and up to 120 fps on PC. The frame rate determines how smooth you perceive motion. Therefore, Ultra HD will support 24, 25, 48, 50, 60 and 120 frames per second. 
If you've watched The Hobbit in HFR, you've seen it at 48fps. The two upcoming Avatar films are scheduled to be filmed at 60 frames per second. Some producers believe that more high frequency frames is a much bigger improvement in image quality than pixel-by-pixel resolution. And yes, going from 24Hz to 48 or 60Hz is actually a huge improvement in image quality.
Color depth
What about flowers? Significant improvements are also introduced in this area. With Ultra HD comes a new color gamut - Rec.2020. Today we use the so-called color scheme Rec.709 for Full HD. Don't let the names scare you, it's pretty simple and best illustrated with a graph. The human eye can only perceive a certain set of colors, here they are:
The entire graph includes colors that are perceived by the human eye. The small triangle is Rec.709 used in Full HD. The big triangle is Rec.2020, which is part of the Ultra HD standard.
Why then does Ultra HD not include the entire visible spectrum? Because our TVs, monitors, projectors and cameras cannot technically cover all of these colors. For this reason, the industry has defined a smaller color gamut, h to make sure that movies and programs are displayed correctly on our screens.
Rec.2020 gives us a lot more colors to choose from, so to speak. Therefore, Ultra HD also offers an increase in what is often referred to as color depth. Increase from current 8-bits to 12-bits per channel (and change from 24-bits to 36-bits for all 3 colors together). Let's explain. When a TV or camera uses 8-bit color, this means that it can define 256 shades (2^8 = 256) of red, green, and blue, respectively. These three colors are used as primary colors to create all other colors. In other words, this allows us to create 256 shades of red, 256 shades of green, and 256 shades of blue. Altogether this gives us 24-bit or 16.777 million (256x256x256) colors. 16.777 million colors can be "selected" from the Rec.709 color gamut that is used today for Full HD.
From left to right: 1-bit, 2-bit, 8-bit and 24-bit. Notice how the color grading improves. We can't show you 30-bit or 36-bit colors because your monitor simply won't reproduce them.
With Rec.2020 we're getting an even bigger "palette" of colors (greater color gamut), and more color tones to work with. At 12 bits, you can choose from 4096 (2^12 = 4096) shades of red, green and blue, respectively. This gives us a total of 68.71 billion colors (4096x4096x4096).
By the way, the Ultra HD standard also has a 10-bit version. The general summary will look like this:
- 8 bits for each RGB = 24 bits in total = 256x256x256 = 16777 million colors
- 10-bits for each RGB = 30-bits in total = 1024x1024x1024 = 1.07 billion colors
- 12-bit for each RGB = 36-bit overall = 4096x4096x4096 = 68.71 billion colors<
Instead of a conclusion
As you may have guessed, the Ultra HD standard also increases the requirements for equipment. At its maximum, uncompressed video in 8K UHD at 120 frames per second and 36-bit colors requires 51.2 Gbps through the cable every second.
Therefore, we consider it our duty to emphasize that Ultra HD displays, cameras, and the content itself (movies, programs, games) do not have to use all the improvements of this standard - an expansion of the color palette or a greater number of frames per second. But what is important is that these elements CAN be used if necessary!
As would and not very-fascinated by scientific, consumer fiction! However, it is also impossible not to speak.
We have to pay attention to this format, which for us, it seems, does not even shine beyond the horizon of fantastic reflections at breakfast in the communal kitchen.
But it turns out that this is not entirely true! Of course, all this is surprising for one good reason.
TVs, super high resolution 8K Ultra HD, (we) do not exist for sale!
And so, about the super high-resolution 8K Ultra HD format itself.
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has tested a long-distance data transmission system in Super Hi-Vision 8K format, transmitting a huge amount of data using conventional UHF radio waves used for TV signal.
However, despite the successful test of the technology, it is still far from certain that the company will start broadcasting in 8K TV by 2020, when the Tokyo Olympics will be held.
Nippon's Hoso Kyokai (NHK) Science & Technology Research Laboratories division reported that it conducted a test transmission of 8K Ultra High Definition TV data the day before.
From the company's headquarters in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan to a receiving station 27 kilometers away using a UHF channel. NHK says it records videos in 8K ultra-high definition using special equipment.
This format assumes recording at a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels.
And this is comparable to a 32-megapixel photo! This format is 16 times better than Full HD.
In addition, 8K involves the creation of a multi-channel (22.2-channel) audio system for cinemas.
Today, there are almost no 8K TVs in the world, since modern LCD matrices have not yet reached such clarity. Analysts estimate that in 2014 around 500,000 TVs and more than one 8K were sold worldwide.
Of course, with the statement that there are no 8K Ultra HD TVs at all, I was a little cunning. They are available as exhibits at exhibitions. Well, as a luxury item in some villas and other places where we are probably not welcome.
However, I can assure you that 8K TVs aimed at the consumer market are not expected to be released at least in early 2017, and the number of units produced will not exceed 1 million until 2020.
Again, if there is a demand for them. Prices will be space and content is almost zero.
According to the specifications, uncompressed Super Hi-Vision video requires 24Gbps or 48Gbps for 120fps video.
NHK says they used OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) technology for digital signal coding, as well as MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) technology, when several antennas are responsible for transmitting and several for receiving at the same time.
It should also be noted that the transition from 4K to 8K video itself will be quite costly for broadcasters and content providers.
As usual, some conservatism will accompany the initial stage of the transition, while after that significant efforts will be required to return the investment.
HNK itself expects 8K to become the standard for TV broadcasts around the world by 2030.
But with us, “simple” HD, not everyone has it!
But time goes by and look ... by the centenary, Putin's rule and we have 8k will fall from the sky. ;) Or maybe not - content and money is not so much. Of course, I deigned to joke, but so far, even in my thoughts, I don’t see an 8K Ultra HD TV at home - so 85 inches.
The first TV, a pioneer, in 8K, I consider Sharp LV-85001.
Also, prototypes of 8K TVs are shown by Korean companies LG and Samsung, but Sharp is going to be the first to launch such a model into mass production.
Sharp LV-85001 is based on an 85-inch panel, and the control system for individual screen pixels is created using innovative IGZO technology.
The contrast ratio is 100,000:1, the brightness is 1000 cd/m2, the panel refresh rate is 120 Hz, and the color resolution is 12 bits. The TV has support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology, and the viewing angle is 176 ° horizontally and vertically.
At the moment, only test TV content in 8K is offered and even in 2017 the situation will not change, surprisingly, even in Japan.
Apparently this TV will be mainly used to receive experimental broadcasts in 8K resolution from NHK, and such devices will become mainstream after the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, where broadcasts in 8K resolution are planned.
Good luck Friends!
8K monitors, TVs, and even ultra-high-definition virtual reality goggles will be on sale very soon. And although the technology is still in 2015, we have just had time to get used to. You might even question whether a higher level of detail is even necessary, but 8K pictures, TVs, displays, and even VR headsets will be commonplace in just a few years.
Hints at the plethora of 8K TVs showcased at CES 2017 in Las Vegas (an annual technology showcase) and plans by Japan's state-owned TV channel NHK to broadcast the 2020 Olympics in 8K.
By 2020, 8K monitors and TVs will definitely be on sale in Japan, but we expect this to happen much earlier. We dare to assume that immediately after the CES exhibition in January 2018, global sales of 8K displays will start.
Either way, it won't be long to wait. And it's time to prepare for this event.
What is 8K resolution?
The 8K format allows you to get images of unrivaled clarity. There are 4 times more pixels than in 4K - 7680x4320, for a total of 33,177,600 pixels. If you look at them on a 65-inch screen, you won't even notice the structure of the pixels themselves. However, most 8K monitors are significantly larger.
Why is the format called 8K?
An 8K image is approximately 8000 pixels wide (give or take a couple of hundred), and the term is part of the Ultra HD specification, which is why some refer to it as Ultra HD 8K. Others still refer to it as 8K Super Hi-Vision, including NHK, which actually invented the format in 2000 and patented it in 2012.
What is the size of 8K?
Eight Ka resolution is 7680x4320 pixels, which is why it's also called 4320p - for the same reason Full HD is sometimes called 1080p - but it's more commonly referred to as Ultra HD 8K or simply 8K. Because 8K displays have 33 million pixels in total, they deliver a 33-megapixel image.
Are those extra pixels important?
Undoubtedly. The Full HD 1080p image is a 2-megapixel image, which in our time is far inferior to even the capabilities of conventional smartphone cameras. The 4K format increased this number to 8 megapixels, which, of course, still could not be compared with human vision. Soon, smartphone manufacturers took this bar as well. Therefore, a 33-megapixel 8K image - a logical step in the development after 4K - will be able to convey all the richness of colors as realistically as possible. At least in theory.
When can I buy an 8K monitor?
Most likely between 2018 and 2020, although this depends on the needs of individual regions. “I don't think we'll see 8K displays in the US until 2018 and the selection will be very limited,” Paul Gagnon, senior manager of R&D at IHS Technology, said in a speech at CES 2017.
Can I buy an 8K monitor now?
Yes. Sharp sells its 85-inch model LV-85001 for about 9 million rubles, however, only in Japan. Dell, which introduced the UP3218K 31.5-inch 8K monitor at the 8K show, announced the start of its sales back in the spring. Its price is 300 thousand rubles.
Are manufacturers ready for 8K displays?
Of course, because they have been preparing for this for several years. At the show, among others, there was a 65-inch monitor from SkyWorth, a 65-inch 65ZHQ3R monitor from Chang Hong, and a 98-inch LED98NU9800V ULED TV from Hisense. Another 98-inch display, 98ZHQ2R, was presented at the booth of the same Chang Hong company. “At the moment, there is not much room to use it, since TV channels have not yet switched to 8K resolution, but you can use it as a PC gaming monitor and run 8K games,” said Yuzi Zhao, a spokesman for Chang Hong Electric, in an interview with TechRadar.
But the impressive number of models does not mean that full-scale production of 8K displays has already begun. “Chinese TV manufacturers often come to CES with a range of new products in an attempt to attract retailers and distributors,” Gagnon says. “Thus, many firms in China are ready to start manufacturing 8K TVs and monitors today if they manage to secure the necessary contracts.”
Will big brands launch 8K displays?
LG already unveiled a 98-inch 8K TV at CES 2016, but this year it is focusing on 4K OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) TVs. The same goes for Panasonic and Sony, which means that if OLED technology becomes popular, it may take more time to develop 8K OLED displays.
The exception at CES 2017 was Samsung, which showed off 65-inch and 98-inch 8K monitors as part of its LED LCD TV lineup. "This is a futuristic look at the potential of Samsung and the evolution of QLED technology," said Jason Baruk of Samsung Electronics. into a relatively small screen is a really impressive achievement,” he said, referring to the 65-inch model.
Will 8K TVs use HDMI 2.1?
Yes. An updated version of the HDMI port will be created specifically for 8K resolution. Introduced at CES in January, the HDMI 2.1 port will deliver 8K video at 60 frames per second. Obviously, this standard is a necessary requirement of its time.
What can you see on an 8K display?
8K content currently has three sources. Firstly, Hollywood, where directors are already actively using the new 8K RED Weapon cameras (by the way, the second part of the Guardians of the Galaxy was filmed with this camera).
Secondly, the Olympic Games in Tokyo, but for this you will have to wait until 2020. And it is worth considering that the NHK channel will broadcast in 8K only in Japan.
And thirdly - and this is very eloquent - any of us can become the creator of 8K content. There are already 8K 360-degree camcorders on the market like the GoPro Omni VR and Insta360 Pro, which were first shown at CES 2017. , the better,” says Jeff Park, director of marketing at HDMI Licensing, which created the HDMI 2.1 port specifically for 8K image transmission. “Modern VR looks decent, but the format lacks practicality and accessibility. If it had been more popular, the creators would have released headsets with 8K support a long time ago,” he says. Just imagine: A virtual reality helmet with 8K resolution for each eye. Given that the demand for VR is steadily growing, it is quite possible that such headsets will go on sale soon.
Fourthly, computer games, the graphics of which are constantly being improved and require more and more powerful and suitable playback equipment in the form of 4K and 8K monitors.
It may seem that buying 8K displays at a time when 4K models have just taken root is an optional luxury. However, the 8K format will in any case firmly gain a foothold in the market - not least thanks to.
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SES to host 8K satellite broadcast
Travel operator SES has announced plans to host an 8K video satellite broadcast during the annual SES Industry Days event, which takes place May 23-24 in Luxembourg.
The signal will be broadcast according to the new DVB-S2X satellite transmission standard through the Astra 3B satellite transponder at a frequency of 36 MHz. Video with a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels, compressed according to the HEVC standard, will be transmitted at a speed of 80 Mbps.
SES teamed up with technology solutions provider Spin Digital and TV manufacturer Sharp/UMC for the live demo.
Content itself in 8K resolution at 60fps and 10-bit color depth will include footage from a super-high resolution camera from the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center, as well as CGI animation from the Unigine Group.
SES Vice President Thomas Wrede said that although 8K video will not be widely distributed to consumers for several years, the current broadcast is intended to demonstrate that satellites are already technically ready to transmit an 8K signal.
Recall that the Japanese national broadcaster NHK plans to broadcast regularly in 8K from December 1, 2018.
INTELSAT AND GLOBO LAUNCH 2018 World Cup 8K SHOW IN BRAZIL
Satellite operator Intelsat and South American broadcaster Globo launched the broadcast of the World Cup in 8K. It can be viewed from June 15 to July 15 at the Science and Technology Museum of Tomorrow (Museo do Amanha), located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The 8K signal is transmitted at a speed of 200 Mbps to the international broadcasting center in Moscow, from there to Tokyo and further through the Intelsat POP in New York using the Intelsat terrestrial network to the teleport in Atlanta (USA). There, the signal is recoded to 90 Mbps using the NTT 8K HEVC codec, modulated into DVB-S2 by the Newtec MDM-6100 modem and sent to the Intelsat 14 satellite, whose capacities are used to transmit HD and 4K content in Latin America.
As 8K technologies evolve and new compression standards are needed, Intelsat has already proven itself ready for 8K transmission and distribution, according to Intelsat Vice President Rob Cerbone.
The Intelsat 14 satellite, launched in November 2009 to replace Intelsat 1R, is operating at orbital position 45°W. The satellite has 40 C-band and 22 Ku-band transponders.
On December 1, 2018, the Japanese broadcaster NHK will begin regular satellite broadcasting of the channel in 8K format
Japanese broadcaster NHK will begin regular 8K broadcasts from December 1 this year.
NHK is a collective member of the 4K/8K Alliance, also known as "Super Hi-Vision". With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in the near future, this is an important step in moving viewers towards what the broadcaster calls "A new era in full-blown ultra-high television viewing."
NHK 8K (7680 x 4320) broadcasts will be available on a dedicated channel daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. The image quality of the broadcasts will be 16 times higher than in HD, and multi-channel audio will be transmitted in 22.2 format. The 8K NHK image will be broadcast at frame rates of 59.94, 60 and 120P.
NHK currently has a limited amount of 8K content being broadcast. It is broadcast several times throughout the day.
To be able to watch 8K broadcasts, users will need not only an 8K-capable TV, but also a special satellite dish for reception. NHK encourages these viewers to gradually upgrade their receiving equipment. Currently in Japan, only a receiver is needed to view 4K material (about $800 - $1,000). NHK 4K and 8K broadcasts are carried out using BS satellite broadcast from the 110° orbital position. NHK does not currently have specific plans to develop 4K/8K broadcasts via digital terrestrial distribution. This means that consumers will need a significant investment if they want to watch 8K content.
The Korean company unveiled the first 8K models in Berlin at the IFA Technology Fair on Thursday.
In particular, this is the Q900RQLED 8K series, which includes 8KAIUpscaling technology. Available in four screen sizes (65", 75", 82" and 85"), the SamsungQLED 8KTV will feature a variety of 8K features, including Real 8K 8K QHDR analysis and a Quantum 8K processor built to carry real 8K image quality.
In October, the first delivery of TVs in Greece is expected.
According to the information, the price of a 65-inch device is expected to be just under 5,000 euros.
The use of artificial intelligence.
True 8K resolution can provide a maximum brightness level of 4000 nits, a standard that most film studios meet. QHDR 8K under HDR10+ offers perfect color expressions for lifelike vibrant images. 8KAIUpscaling technology of the Q900R series, developed by Samsung using artificial intelligence, is designed to improve the quality of both picture and sound - regardless of the original quality or format source.
In particular, as mentioned by Samsung executives in Greece, thanks to the use of this technology, even the low-resolution program currently received by the viewer is "upgraded" automatically and approaches to a large extent the analysis of 8K new TVs.
At the same time, Samsung also announced TheWall, a state-of-the-art micro LED display designed for business and non-home viewing. Fully equipped with light projection technology and a modular design, TheWall screen can be modified to give users the freedom to decide how to integrate them into their space.
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Satellite operator Turksat conducted a test broadcast in 8K format
Satellite operator Turksat has announced a successful test broadcast in Ultra HD 8K format. To test the transmission of the ultra-high definition video signal, the company's own satellite Turksat 4B was used, located at a position of 50 degrees west longitude.
During the test, video images of Istanbul were transmitted via satellite. Kizil Elektronik, Socionext and Vestel also took part in the experiment.
Turksat's press release notes that although Ultra HD 8K technology is relatively new, successful test broadcasting in the new format gives Turkish companies an opportunity to assert their competitiveness in the global market. In addition, Ultra HD 8K-enabled products will help Turkish manufacturers increase their exports.
According to the information on the official website, Turksat offers all types of satellite communications using its own spacecraft, as well as third-party satellites. The operator provides voice, data, Internet connection, television and radio broadcasting services.
Earlier it was reported that in anticipation of the launch of a new 8K TV channel by NHK, Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp intends to introduce 8K TVs.
Türksat is one of the world's pioneers in the transfer of up to 8K resolution transmission technology.
technical parameters - Turksat 8K:
Türksat 3A (42°E), frequency 11177 GHz, pol. V, SR 34290, FEC 2/3, DVB-S2 / 16APSK, FTA
Türksat 4B (50°E), frequency 11.587 GHz, pol. H, SR 34290, FEC 2/3, DVB-S2 / 16APSK, FTA
SAMSUNG WILL MAKE 8K TVS IN KALUGA REGION
Samsung Electronics has announced the start of production of 75- and 85-inch QLED Q900R 8K TVs at a plant in the Kaluga region. Devices will be produced for the local market.
The Q900R TV lineup uses AI-powered 8K AI Upscaling technology to improve image quality to premium 8K levels, regardless of the quality of the original video or how it is transmitted, Samsung said in a statement. It also includes an audio enhancement feature that automatically analyzes and refines the quality of the audio content in each scene.
In addition, the TVs support Q HDR 8K using the HDR10+ standard with support for dynamic metadata, which optimizes the level of brightness and color reproduction for each scene.
The new TVs will go on sale at the end of the month. Their pre-order is available on the manufacturer's website until November 20: a model with a 75-inch screen costs 699,990 rubles, with an 85-inch one - 1,499,990 rubles.
Earlier it was reported that Samsung Electronics is in talks with other market participants to create an industrial alliance whose task will be to standardize and regulate technologies related to video and television in 8K resolution.
Recall that the Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp also intends to introduce TVs with 8K resolution in November.
