Today I gonna talk about how I managed to get HD ST working. It was a bit of a mess, but I figured it out in the end. So, first off, I needed to check what kind of high-definition content I could actually get. Turns out, it could be anything like HD satellite, cable, streaming, or even local programming stuff. That was a good start!
Then, I messed around with my TV and devices. I had this old Yamaha receiver, and I was trying to mix HDMI and audio. I read somewhere that to set up 7.1 CH HD Audio, I needed to use some kind of HD front panel audio module and switch on the multi-channel thing through the audio driver. Sounded complicated, but I gave it a shot.
I also had a look at new TVs. Most of them are HD or HD-ready, which is cool. But I mostly watch Freeview, and apart from Freeview HD, there wasn’t much there. So, I thought, maybe I should get into Sky HD or something. But then I found out that for Sky HD in more than one room, I’d need more Sky HD boxes. That’s a bummer.
- Checked the types of HD content available.
- Tried configuring my Yamaha receiver for HD audio.
- Explored options for HD content, like Sky HD.
Diving into HDR
Then there was this whole HDR thing. Apparently, all HDR-ready TVs have something called HDR10. And then there’s Dolby Vision and HDR10+. I didn’t really get into that, but it’s something I might look at later.
The Google Home App Adventure
Lastly, I played around with the Google Home app. It’s supposed to let you control all sorts of smart home gadgets. I have a Chromecast, and I wanted to set it up. The app said I needed a compatible phone or tablet and a TV with an HDMI port. I had all that, so it should have been easy peasy. But it wasn’t that smooth.
So, that’s my story with HD ST. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, but I learned a lot. Maybe I’ll get that multi-room Sky HD setup one day, or maybe I’ll just stick to what I’ve got. Who knows!
