( 28 reviews )
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 14 2009
Color and sharpness on most HD channels (especially sports) are fantastic. However, since my Comcast system cannot deliver me anything in 1080p yet, I wonder why I paid the extra money for it (?). I have experienced glitches with the cable box/tv interface wherein I will be watching an HD channel (WCVB ch. 805)and arrow up or down to go to another channel. What happens is a forced picture-in-picture effect wherein the image is condensed and pushed to the far left of the screen, while the right side of the screen is an image from the same scene frozen and vibrating. I cannot get out of this screen unless I shut off the tv and turn it back on. My cable guy tells me he has not seen this particular problem yet, since I have the brand new compact style cable box paired with a brand new HDTV. Supposedly the tv thinks it should be presenting a picture in 1080p when the most it can deliver through cable is 1080i or 720p and this messes up the signal between the box and the tv. For now, I have it set at 720p and am awaiting a call from Comcast to see if they have an older style cable box that might solve the problem. Otherwise, the big picture is great, the sound is ok, and the lag time required for the tv to respond to commands is a little annoying, but my six boys, my husband and I are really enjoying the blu ray movies and super picture on the nature and sports channels!
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Posted: Aug 8 2009
Even though the TV's box has a big "Dolby Digital" logo, and marketing specification claim DD, this TV cannot output DD 5.1 audio when using its ATSC or QAM tuner. I don't know how Sony can get away with this, promising something but not delivering it. Other than this flaw, the picture quality is great, so I give 3 stars.
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Posted: Aug 6 2009
Very pleased with unit, good price and delivery. Replaced my XBR. Sony rep went through the deltas between S,V,W,XBR units. Suggested the V, it has most of the XBR features and performance characteristics. HD channel Pix are fantastic. Easy to control and configure using on screen menu. Has multiple input ports. Audio is good, I complemented with surround sound system for Theater entertainment. Not an instant on, assume it's green. No question, if you can find a reasonable price, this is the one to buy.
