6-Bit + FRC vs True 8-Bit Test
Results depend on your camera, shutter speed, room lighting, mains frequency and brightness setting - do not draw hard conclusions from one video. Banded vs FRC-dithered vs smooth gradient. A 6-bit+FRC panel renders the middle band with visible crawling noise.
6bit-frc-vs-8bit-test.mp4
MP4 · 2 MB
Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame rate: 60fps
Duration: 1m 8s
Format: MP4 (H.264, silent)
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Common use cases
HDMI signal chain troubleshooting
Isolate whether a color or black-level problem comes from the source, the cable/switch, or the display.
Console and PC range matching
Confirm your device's RGB/YCbCr range setting matches what your display expects.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does this need the downloaded file, not just YouTube?
- YouTube re-encodes and can normalize signal levels, so below-black and range-sensitive patterns are only accurate in the original downloaded file.
- What's a range mismatch look like?
- Crushed black detail, clipped whites, or a washed-out/over-contrasted image are typical signs of a full vs. limited range mismatch.