View Full Version : Sony KDE-50E2010 severe ghosting issues


Jarls
05-17-07, 12:33 PM
Hello,

I've had my Sony 50E2010 (european E2000) since october 2006 and have generally been very pleased with its performance (especially for the money).

However some time ago i noticed severe ghosting under certain conditions. The image would have a faint ghost offset about half an inch to the left. This happens on all inputs (HDMI, RGB-scart, component) under all resolutions - BUT only when in 60Hz mode (which is 90% of the time). In 50hz mode there is not a trace of ghosting and the picture is perfect!

I have tested this with PS3 and Oppo DVD player on the HDMI inputs, Xbox 360 on the component input, Xbox and PS2 on the RGB-scart inputs. They all show ghosting at 60Hz. Even the TVs built in menus show the ghosting if in 60Hz.

The question is if this is a common problem with this TV model or if my set is defective??

Also - i cannot believe i didnt notice this until 2 months ago - but i cannot say if this problem has been there all along or developed over time.

Please check the linked images.
Cannot post images yet =/

PS! I tried ferrite cores around the cables etc. but it makes no diff. Also tested different types of cables etc. I do not think its a signal source issue since the ghosting also shows on the TVs internal menus.

Jarls
05-17-07, 12:33 PM
Dummy post so i can post the linked images..

Jarls
05-17-07, 12:33 PM
Sorry!

Jarls
05-17-07, 12:33 PM
Ack!

Jarls
05-17-07, 12:33 PM
Links:
Example 1 - X360, component input, 720p60hz (http://home.online.no/~jaschjer/x360.jpg)
Example 2 - PS3, HDMI input, 1080i60hz (http://home.online.no/~jaschjer/ps3.jpg)

neoblood
05-17-07, 03:27 PM
If I recall correctly DNR will cause this problem on an hd signal because it is trying to clean up an already noise free picture. I could be wrong but its worth a try.

Jarls
05-17-07, 04:50 PM
All DNR is turned off in the menus. And i have experiemented with all other settings to see if they would have any impact on this issue - but to no avail!

Could there be anything in the service menu worth checking out?

Jarls
05-17-07, 05:13 PM
Believe i found a fix!
Looks like one or more color channel horizontal position drifts slightly over time. The solution is to change some settings in the service menu as described here:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391681&page=25

Not at home now so will try this fix a little later.