Step 1: Decide about enhanced VQ mode

You must decide if you should enable enhanced VQ mode in the output. This mode applies only to outputs that use H.264.

In the following table, find the planned handling in the first column, then read across to identify the action to take. To enable enhanced VQ mode, see Setting up enhanced VQ mode.

Planned conversion	Details	Action
Convert to SDR	The inputs contain both SDR and HDR content.	You must enable the mode.
Convert to SDR	The inputs contain only SDR content. For example, all the inputs are Rec. 709, and you want to convert the content to Rec. 601.	You don't need to enable the mode.
Any handling	There is no HDR10 or HLG in any of the inputs.	You don't need to enable the mode.
Any handling	You have already enabled enhanced VQ to improve the video quality.	Leave the mode enabled.