How to Fix "PS4 TV Does Not Support HDR" Error

Hey there gaming buddy! I‘ve got some great tips here to help you get your PS4 smoothly outputting stunning 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. Trust me, once you experience games in HDR you‘ll wonder how you ever gamed without it before!

First up, let‘s quickly cover the basics of what makes HDR so special for gaming, then we‘ll dig into how to enable it on your setup.

HDR 101 – What Makes It Worth the Hype?

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a technology that vastly expands the range of colors, contrast, and brightness displayed on your TV compared to standard video. This leads to far more realistic, nuanced, and vivid imagery in games and movies.

Some key benefits of HDR:

• – Much wider color gamut – displays many more shades for richer, deeper visuals
• – Higher brightness peaks – up to 1000-4000 nits for stunning highlights
• – Increased contrast ratio – inky blacks and crisp bright areas
• – More natural color gradations – eliminates rough color banding

Games really come alive with the added color depth and detail. Once you upgrade, you won‘t want to go back to standard dynamic range (SDR)!

Now for the technical stuff – to get HDR from your PS4, your TV and cables must fully support the HDR10 standard. Some newer TVs also support Dolby Vision HDR, but PS4 only outputs the open HDR10 format.

Make sure your TV specs list HDR10 compatibility to enjoy HDR gaming. Sony TVs generally support both main formats.

Okay, let‘s get into the step-by-step guide to enable glorious HDR!

#1 – Use a High Speed HDMI 2.0/2.1 Cable

PS4 requires a high bandwidth HDMI cable to handle the massive uncompressed 4K HDR video signals.

Here‘s a quick cable spec comparison:

HDMI Version	2.1	2.0/2.0a	1.4
Maximum Resolution	10K	4K	4K
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz	30Hz
Bandwidth	48Gbps	18Gbps	10.2Gbps
HDR	Yes	Yes	No

As you can see, you‘ll need an HDMI cable rated for at least 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0 or newer) to handle 4K HDR. Cables labelled "High Speed HDMI" or simply "HDMI 1.4" will not suffice.

I recommend grabbing one of these dependable Amazon Basics HDMI 2.1 cables for under $10 bucks:

[Link to cable on Amazon]

Pop that cable between your PS4 and TV for ultra fast 4K HDR goodness!

#2 – Enable Your TV‘s HDMI HDR Input

Most 4K HDR TVs require some tweaking of the settings before their HDMI ports can accept HDR signals.

Dig through your TV‘s Picture Settings menu to find and enable the setting that allows HDR input over HDMI. It‘s usually labeled something like:

• – HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color
• – HDMI Enhanced
• – Ultra HD HDMI
• – HDMI UHD Color

Turn that baby on for the HDMI input you have your PS4 connected to, and you should be 4K HDR ready!

Some finicky TVs may need a power cycle afterwards to detect the HDR properly. Try turning the PS4 and TV off and unplugged for 2 minutes.

Then reconnect, turn them on, and check if 4K HDR is now enabled under your PS4 video settings.

#3 – Enable HDR Output on Your PS4

Navigate to Settings > Sound and Screen > Video Output Settings on your PS4.

Under HDR option, select On to enable HDR video output to match your TV‘s capabilities.

While here, double check your PS4‘s Resolution and RGB Range match your TV‘s optimal settings.

For example, enable Full RGB or RGB Limited based on your TV model. Full RGB provides the widest color range but must match the TV‘s supported mode.

#4 – Tweaking HDR Picture Settings

To get the most eye-popping HDR visuals from your PS4, you‘ll want to fine tune your TV‘s HDR picture settings.

Here are the optimal settings I recommend for brightness, contrast, color, etc:

Setting	Optimal Value
Brightness/Backlight	Maxed out (20)
Contrast	85-95
Color	50-55
Sharpness	0-10
Color Temperature	Warm 2 or Warm 3

Start with those as a baseline, then tweak to your liking. Your eyes will thank you!

I also suggest enabling Game Mode to minimize input lag when playing. Just be aware this may turn off some advanced video processing that could impact picture quality.

Try toggling it on and off to see which you prefer for the games you play most.

Advanced Troubleshooting

If you still see the dreaded "TV does not support HDR" message after triple checking all the steps above, don‘t panic! Here are a few more advanced tricks to try:

Factory Reset Your PS4

Head to Settings > Initialization in your PS4 menu. This will completely wipe the system and restore original factory settings. You‘ll have to reconfigure your HDR settings from scratch, but it can fix software issues.

Try Different HDMI Ports

Some TVs have finicky HDMI ports. If one isn‘t working, swap to another port and re-enable HDR for that input.

Update Your TV‘s Firmware

Check your TV manufacturer‘s website for any firmware updates. These occasionally boost compatibility with devices like PS4.

Use an HDMI Adapter

In rare cases, a glitchy HDMI port may need an adapter. Try an HDMI coupler to stabilize the signal:

[HDMI Coupler Link on Amazon]

That should get even the most troublesome TV behaving with your PS4‘s HDR capabilities.

Wrapping Up

Phew, that covers everything you need to unleash the stunning power of HDR gaming on your PS4!

Follow the steps to get the right cable, enable HDMI HDR input and output, and optimize your TV picture settings. Your eyes will thank you when those vibrant colors pop in games!

Let me know if you have any other issues getting your PS4 to output 4K HDR properly to your TV. I‘m always happy to help a fellow gamer out! Enjoy your enhanced experience. Game on!