Kodi Windows HDR 1.9.1

Updated at 28-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Updated with latest master branch commits. Fix some crashes related to Live TV / EPG.
No changes in HDR code.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Denon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on Nvidia, AMD and Ryzen hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.9.0

Updated at 25-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Removed specific NVIDIA code to workaround tearing/stuttering issues. These are due to the power saving functionality in the drivers. It is solved by creating a maximum performance profile in NVIDIA control panel > 3D settings.
Removed 'autoHDR' option in advancedsettings.xml. Now is used GUI setting in Player / Use HDR display capabilities.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Denon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on Nvidia, AMD and Ryzen hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.8.1

Updated at 23-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Fix NVIDIA HDR refresh rate match (tearing).
Updated with latest master branch commits.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Denon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on Nvidia, AMD and Ryzen hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.8.0

Updated at 18-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Improves stability in NVIDIA HDR full screen switching.
Improves detection of HDR display in some multi-screen escenarios.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on Nvidia, AMD and Ryzen hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.5

Updated at 14-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Updated with latest master branch commits. Fix some crashes due recent libraries updates.
No changes in HDR code.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on Nvidia, AMD and Ryzen hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.4

Updated at 10-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

New advancedsettings option 'autoHDR' to turn on display HDR when Kodi starts.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on NVIDIA / AMD hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.3

Updated at 07-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Rebased to latest master. Now includes libbluray 1.1.2

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on NVIDIA / AMD hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.2

Updated at 06-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Eliminate rounding errors when handling HDR metadata.
Updated with latest master branch commits.

To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.

Also works on NVIDIA / AMD hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.1

Updated at 05-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Power options menu closes dialog when toggle HDR is done.
Code cleanup.

• To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
• If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
• Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
• And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
• Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
• If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
• For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.
Also works on NVIDIA / AMD hardware.

Kodi Windows HDR 1.7.0

Updated at 04-01-2020 (forked from Kodi 19 alpha master).

Toggle display HDR on/off without restart.
Internal code improvements.
Fixed: small incorrectness DXVA HW tone mapping (clipped high luminance values).

• To use HDR features enable Windows HDR switch before open Kodi or toggle HDR ON from power options menu in Kodi.
• If video has HDR metadata enables proper rendering.
• Can also play SDR content with Windows HDR switch ON and it is displayed correctly.
• And HDR content played with Windows HDR switch OFF is displayed correctly too (with no HDR).
• Uses Microsoft Windows standard API to HDR passthrough.
• If Windows HDR switch is turned OFF, it behaves like the normal Kodi edition.
• For devices without HDR display capable uses HW tone mapping (DXVA) or SW tone mapping (pixel shaders) for HDR to SDR conversion.

Tested on Intel NUC 8i3BEK + Dennon AVX-1600H + Sony TV KD-55AG9 OLED.
Also works on NVIDIA / AMD hardware.