Super Bowl in 4K - Not Exactly
 

The Fox Network will be broadcasting the Super Bowl, and other playoff games, in an upscaled version of 4K. Upscaling means that they will take the native 1080p signal and use a video processor to add, or interpolate, additional pixels to the broadcast signal. So, instead of 1920x1080 pixels, you will get 3840x2160 pixels, 4 times as many. This is supposed to produce a better picture than 1080p, but don't count on it. Networks don't want to spend the extra money to produce native 4K content.

So, make sure your TV is set to the 4K resolution to see if you can tell the difference.

I forgot what the pixel count was, but I read somewhere the human eyes
can focus on so many pixels at a time, after that, it doesn't make a difference.

Thanks. Any prediction on who will be playing in it?

No. My engineering manual doesn't have a formula for that.

Probably KC vs Buffalo with Buffalo winning and then Buffalo winning over SF in the Super Bowl.

I forgot to mention, that if you watch the game in 4K, remember that only 25 percent of the screen will be the actual game. The other 75 percent will be produced by computer generated pixels.

Yes.

I'm watching the Eagles/Giants game right now with Directv on channel 105. It's in 4K HDR. I went back and forth between 4K and HD, and there's really no comparison. The 4K is much brighter and more clear. I think the only thing better would be sitting in the stadium. I'm watching on a 77" LG OLED, so not sure if that makes a difference.

You’re right. 4K does make a difference. Great picture quality (Xfinity).

The bigger the tv screen the more difference you can see with 4K. On smaller screens (e.g. 55 inches), not so much.

Just another Rupert Murdoch scam!

And this information is going to make the chicken wings taste better!!!!!

Then don’t watch

Any chance that they might bring this technology to Wheel of Fortune?

As long as I/m able to watch it is ok with me

I have a TV that upscales DVD's and other sources that are not full 4K. It fools my eyes perfectly. If I like the results, why would I care how they get there?

You won't get 4K anything in Spectrum or Xfinity cable TV.

You'll need the right satellite service and equipment, of the right streaming service to get 4K.

As for creating pixels and upscaling, there is some improvement, but it no signal processing can accurately create something it doesn't know. It can fool the eye somewhat, though.

Are you sure? I have a 4K cable box from Xfinity, and there is a video output resolution setting for 4K UHD HDR, "2160p60 4K UHD".

RG123 is absolutely correct.

If you have a 4K TV, all 1080p input is upscaled to 4K by the TVs upscaling circuitry. Perhaps Fox’s upscaling of their 1080p signal to 4K prior to broadcasting is a better upscaling of the original 1080p signal? I suspect any differences would be minor and your ability to see them would be a function of the size of the set and your viewing distance.

Thanks for the update!

My Spectrum DVR/cable box doesn't have this. When I had Comcast, this wasn't an option.

I'll research a bit further for Xfinity. I'll see if the new boxes are upscaling to get 4K, or if the networks actually have a real 4K video source. From my network contacts, I know some of the networks do 7se 4K cameras, and downscale the 4K to 1080 for many of the cable providers.

The industry has also provided specs for broadcast TV for some areas where people get over-the-air broadcasts that people receive using an antenna.

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Look for Eagles vs Chiefs or Bills, but who cares for all that technical mumbo jumbo. Just enjoy the game.

Well if your cable box can only transmit 1080p it hard to get more.

If you have Xfinity, you can exchange the box for a 4K box for free. Just go to the Xfinity store.

The article below might explain what FOX is doing with their broadcast, and ways to watch it with their upscaled 4K, if your carrier doesn't carry it.

Want to Watch the NFL Playoffs In 4K? You Will Need to Do This - The TV Answer Man!

You sure missed that.

Who would have ever thought that someday we would consider 55 inch a small screen...:cool:

Exactly. The monitor for my desktop computer is 32 inches. I'm thinking about upgrading my 75-inch Sony TV to an 83-inch LG OLED. Only 4 grand at Sam's Club and Best Buy. The 75-inch will go into my bedroom. Then, what will I do with the 60-inch Samsung in the bedroom? It won't fit in my second bedroom.

I like the way you think, RG123!