17-bit RGB colour processing

[j4mm3r]

Hi,

I have the Philips 42PFL9664 lcd tv and notice it is capable of '17-bit RGB colour processing'.

When I look at the hdmi information on my avr it reads 8 bit pixel depth. Obviously my question is am I able to get near the 17 bit?

Is it dependant on the source ie sky/bluray etc and would I need a certain type of hdmi also?

Quick browse on web and I think 8 bit might be all I could get for a few years?

 

[carter]

all films are shot in 24 bit colour 8 bits per channel so i dont think so with movies.

posibly with games but im not to sure i think also some camcorders are16 bit per channel.

 

[j4mm3r]

thanks nodnarb444!

Does this mean if i dont have a hidef games console or camcorder its a technology im not really going to be able to take advantage of.

 

[carter]

im not to sure to be honist.that was my understanding of what i read.