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SDR Transfer Function ​

Select the output electro-optical transfer curve for SDR rendering. The currently active transfer function is highlighted in the menu.

SDR Transfer Function menu and curve diagram

Display LUT replaces this output transform while enabled, so this selector is disabled until the LUT is turned off.

Available Options ​

TransferInternal NameDescription
BT.1886bt1886Rec. 1886 gamma curve
sRGBsrgbStandard RGB transfer curve
LinearlinearLinear light transfer (no gamma)
Gamma 1.8gamma181.8 gamma (classic Mac)
Gamma 2.0gamma202.0 gamma
Gamma 2.2gamma222.2 gamma (PC standard)
Gamma 2.4gamma242.4 gamma (cinema)
Gamma 2.6gamma262.6 gamma
Gamma 2.8gamma282.8 gamma
PQ (ST.2084)pqPerceptual Quantizer for HDR10/HDR10+
HLGhlgHybrid Log Gamma (BBC/NHK HDR)

Default: BT.1886

Choose the matching transfer function ​

Match the display’s calibrated transfer curve. BT.1886 is the default. Selecting a transfer function here does not by itself enable HDR signaling on the display connector; see Display Settings.

Main Menu > SDR Settings > Transfer Function