Official Sony XBR HX909 owners' thread (52HX909, 46HX909, HX9, HX900) - Page 48

I just gave away my 36XBR450 for free. I just didn't want to carry that thing down a flight of stairs again.

Good morning all.
Sony just added 2 free 3D clips on Qriocity, do yourself a favor and watch the Bon Jovi clip, it is killer.

Anyone?

I have the exact same setup but with an Onkyo receiver and I get the same message everytime when switching components, if you don't have a lip-sync problem you have nothing to worry about.
Just my 2 cents

Thanks for the response. At least I know it's not just my setup. I have contacted Sony support, and they have asked me to call them to trouble-shoot the issue on the phone. If we are able to resolve the issue, I'll report back. I agree with you, it's not a big issue, but if there is a resolurtion, that would be nice.

Alas, I live in Canada: No Qriocity, no Amazon VOD, no Hulu, no Netflix streamed via my new Sony TV/Blu-ray player. Pause for a tear...

Okay, done lamenting.

Any Sony insiders that may know if they're planning on releasing a 55" XBR backlight LCD in the near future?

I feel you brother, whats with all the hate to us Canadians these days??

Is Fry's still running that deal on the HX909? I hope so as I am going there today.

I got my KDS-R50XBR1-replacing 52HX909 set up last night, and tweaked it based on the settings thread. Fantastic picture, I think it's better than my old XBR1!

One thing I noticed, NetFlix streaming doesn't seem to work. Every time I try, it errors out after doing the speed test with some kind of invalid media error or something like that. I know it's not my connection because my Panasonic G25 plasma works just fine for NetFlix, as does Youtube on the Sony.

Has anybody experienced an issue like that, or should I just call Sony?

it's called the CRTC. Blame our goverment.

52HX909 finally arrived today. Dialed it in with Doug's settings and I'm very impressed. Totally blows away my old 50a2000.

52HX909 owner here.

I am very dissatisfied with the user interface of this TV. Here is a list of my gripes :

- When using one input as an audio-only input, the TV can't be put in Eco mode (backlight off) and it keeps displaying an annoying "No signal" warning. The reason I need this is because I use the TV as a media hub and when I plug an iPod into it, I want the sound to be sent to the Bose speakers that I plugged into the TV, which works, but I also want the display to shut down. I know there is no video signal on that connector and I don't care. Why does the TV's software finds it useful to keep telling me all the time? Talk about ergonomics...

- Netflix : tired of waiting (I'm in Canada). The code is in there, just disabled for us canadians, what could possibly take them so long.

- Local dimming : I do not like how there is some kind of smoothing on the frequency of LED dimming. For example, when I connect a computer and move the mouse over a black background, I can see a delay between when the cursor is within a specific region and when that region's LEDs are finally turned up. Also, this is not simply a delay, it is also some kind of smoothing on the brightness change. I'd like to be able to specify the amount of smoothness added to that algorithm because I believe it reduces the quality of some movies where there is a very fast scene showing bright / dark areas that keep moving. Also, this can be clearly seen when watching credits and I find it hard to swallow for a TV at this price tag. Everybody that sees it says "wow, what's that???"

- The Album Art sliding effect when playing music through Slackers has a visual bug each time an album changes direction after hitting the edge of the screen. This is minor but still annoys me.

Anyways, as a software programmer, I am very interested in disassembling the firmware of this TV to tweak around and fix a few things I don't like. I was wondering if anyone here had the chance to have a look at the innards of this set. What kind of processor does it have? What kind of flash memory? I am already looking at the firmware file and trying to figure out what kind of packing solution they chose, but knowledge of the actual chips running that binary would be very helpful.

Thanks for reading.

Oh and I love the TV, just so you don't think this is a bad review or anything - I am just making a point of how some things in the firmware are just not what I'd call great code quality.

Vincent

I'm not sure if the Emma3TH Soc from Renesas are built-in. The Bravia Engine 2 used some NEC chips and NEC was merged into Renesas.

Were is the best place to put the 3D IR transmitter? My HX is on a stand and is about eye level.

On top of the TV is ideal,
On the right site of the Transmitter there is a dial that you can turn so the glasses line up with the signal.

I found a good deal at Abe's of maine (but without 3D Starter kit).
The 52 HX909 is at xxxx $ instead of 3600 $ (Price on my Sony Store). (Beginning of BF promotion?)
I also ordered a Sony home theater system ( BDV-HZ970W) for 574$.

I just have to wait now for the delivery

Just got back from Fry's. They still have the deal. Got the 52HX909 with the 3D kit (Glasses, transmitter, and Alice in Wonderland 3D movie) for $xxxx.xx They are delivering it on Saturday Now its time to scour the calibration settings. I can't wait!

NVM Found them. By the way, what pages are some of the calibration setting? Don't want reread every page :P

Hello guys,

Just a small question here! I have xbrr46hx909 and I have on the screen two darker spots situated on the down right corner ( where the TV channel logo is situated) The two spots are on about 15 centimeters from right to left down corner and the second is right above it 15 centimeters from bottom to top and from right to left! It is not dark but just less white than the picture white on the brights scenes! Do you think it is something normal or it is a real problem? Or if there is a real problem with the LCD screen how should it appears on the TV set? Thanks a lot

schlick,
nice to see you in this forum. Do you have Hx909 too. If yes, can you post your settings in calibration forum

just received 52hx909 as replacement for 50xbr1 rear proj.
When I bought the xbr1 5 yrs ago, I bought sony extended warranty on line for about $300 for 5 yr coverage and it paid off.
What's the thinking on need for extended warranty on the HX909?

In the HomeTheatre.com 2010 Top picks of the year, the Sony HX9 was deemed the runner-up Best HDTV; the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 Plasma 3D HDTV received their no. 1 best TV grade.

Note: the Panny also received their Product of the Year Award.

http://www.hometheater.com/advicefro...s_of_the_year/

Consumer Reports recommends not buying an extended warranty on any set as the repair rate is so low on all of them, personally I never buy an extended warranty on anything. 9.5 times out of ten its money wasted.

Got my XBR 52HX909 yesterday. I love it. I need to dial in the settings. Watching football, it looks good when zoomed in, but has a lot of noise when zoomed out. Probably because of the compression from my cable company, COX digital cable. Blu Ray looks phenomenal! I love this tv.

I do need help . When I put in the Alice 3D movie on my PS3, I get a message that I must have a 3D capable 3D Blu Ray player. I tried 2 different 3D capable HDMI cables. Checked the firmware on my PS3 and it says it is up to date. Can all PS3s do 3D? I have an older, non slim, PS3. Is there a setting I need to go to on the PS3 to enable 3D? Please help!!

Got the 3D to work

I got the 3D to work

Lol I just sold mine for $100. Just wanted to get rid of that thing and not move it again, its a tank. The guy who bought it and I were carrying it to his car and we dropped it. But it still works. That tv weighs a lot, but it is tuff.

Maybe a stupid question. If so I apologize. Can anyone tell me if the HX909 will upconvert SD signals to HD? If so should I bypass the upconversion software on my AVR?

Go into PS3 video and set-up, it will recognize the 3d. Of course this after you have the latest firmware. I had the same issue.

I would like to hear others opinion on extended warranties too. I usually don't buy them, but I have been reading on the forums and it seems that a lot of people have had their xbr's replaced down the road because they had the extended warranty.