Official Sony HX929 Owner's thread (46HX929, 55HX929, 65HX929) No Price Talk - Page 497

Originally Posted by Jawad 

Proud owner of an HX929, but I will confirm the input lag. It is most noticable in FPS games like Call of Duty Black Ops II on PS3.

When your character dies in multiplayer, you get to see the 'kill cam' which shows their perspective. You wonder how they were able to see you and get 3 shots off before you fire. It wasn't until I played on my parent's 2009 panasonic 46' that I was able to confirm this.

Now this is not a deal breaker, as i bought the tv for PQ for movies, not games. Is that an excuse? No, i think it sucks a TV this expensive can't do was a 32"/37" alpha ips panel can do.

I might just get a 32" just for FPS games.

Originally Posted by Jawad 

Proud owner of an HX929, but I will confirm the input lag. It is most noticable in FPS games like Call of Duty Black Ops II on PS3.

When your character dies in multiplayer, you get to see the 'kill cam' which shows their perspective. You wonder how they were able to see you and get 3 shots off before you fire. It wasn't until I played on my parent's 2009 panasonic 46' that I was able to confirm this.

Now this is not a deal breaker, as i bought the tv for PQ for movies, not games. Is that an excuse? No, i think it sucks a TV this expensive can't do was a 32"/37" alpha ips panel can do.

I might just get a 32" just for FPS games.

Originally Posted by Datacide 

I get no noticeable input lag at all with any game on any system on the 929 in the Game Scene (retro consoles, PC, newest consoles). In fact, this is the least amount of lag I've had on a TV since CRT. Are you using the Game Scene? I definitely get lag in other scenes like Cinema. I know right away if I'm not on Game Scene because my mouse cursor feels sluggish.

Originally Posted by Jawad 

I'm going to bypass my receiver tonight and see how I do when the kill cam comes on.

Originally Posted by Micro 

Hello I would like to ask a question about firmware. I had my television professionally calibrated and was told to keep the auto update off because it may change things that he had changed. Has anyone had their television change settings after a firmware download? And should I do it or keep it off. I will send an email asking this question also and find out what his thoughts are on this issue also.

Originally Posted by Testpattern 

The only thing I noticed after this update was my picture quality went down. Slightly softer.... I use Darbee and this set had the best picture I've ever encountered anywhere on anything. Not now however. They did say during the update settings might change. It would be nice to know what settings? Now I have to go back to square one to find what shifted. Fortunately I didn't change much from the factory settings so maybe this won't be too challenging.

This will be the last time I load an update without knowing what they are changing.

Originally Posted by Hdfanboy444 

I don't see any difference on my 65hx929 with the newest software update. Not once did any of the software updates improve or downgrade my pq in any way, and they also never changed my picture settings. Donno why anyone would be having issues with this...

Originally Posted by Micro 

Hello I would like to ask a question about firmware. I had my television professionally calibrated and was told to keep the auto update off because it may change things that he had changed. Has anyone had their television change settings after a firmware download? And should I do it or keep it off. I will send an email asking this question also and find out what his thoughts are on this issue also.

Originally Posted by DaMac78 

Do you have the 55" or the 46" Version of the TV? I am wondering if the 46" have any difference in lag..not every size uses the same panel.

Originally Posted by Jawad 

I am using my 55HX929 in Game Scene mode.

The PS3 is connected to my Denon AVR-1911, my receiver then outputs it to the TV.

It's not noticeable until you play FPS games. I have no problems with need for speed or nba 2k13.
FPS games are all about timing.

Originally Posted by IMRIZZO 

nothng PQ related, just apps and other connectivity settings.

I have never seen a PQ upgrade in any of the firmware updates in my 929 or my XBR8 ?? I wish they would announce what changes are to be installed, leaving the choice to update up to me ??

Originally Posted by akadennis 

Looks like sony updated their firmware update page finally

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Television's software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version PKG4.019AAA) provides the following benefits:
Improvements over version PKG4.017AAA:
•Improved performance and stability of the Internet features

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version PKG4.019AAA:
•Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
•Adds the "What's New" feature
•Media Remote (Software keyboard, Full / Simple Remote and Shake Track ID)
•VAIO® Remote Keyboard
•Media Remote (text by voice)
•Audio Theatre Control Widget
•WMV/WMA Codec for DLNA / USB
•Adds the capability for 3D via USB (3D models only and requires 3D active glasses)
Note: Allows you to view your Bloggie® 3D camera content when connected through the USB port on your TV
•Improves performance and stability of IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) features
Note: IPTV allows you to enjoy HD (High Definition) programming from the Internet on your BRAVIA television that is connected to a broadband Internet connection

Originally Posted by Datacide 

I have the 55".

Originally Posted by akadennis 

Looks like sony updated their firmware update page finally

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Television's software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version PKG4.019AAA) provides the following benefits:
Improvements over version PKG4.017AAA:
•Improved performance and stability of the Internet features

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version PKG4.019AAA:
•Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
•Adds the "What's New" feature
•Media Remote (Software keyboard, Full / Simple Remote and Shake Track ID)
•VAIO® Remote Keyboard
•Media Remote (text by voice)
•Audio Theatre Control Widget
•WMV/WMA Codec for DLNA / USB
•Adds the capability for 3D via USB (3D models only and requires 3D active glasses)
Note: Allows you to view your Bloggie® 3D camera content when connected through the USB port on your TV
•Improves performance and stability of IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) features
Note: IPTV allows you to enjoy HD (High Definition) programming from the Internet on your BRAVIA television that is connected to a broadband Internet connection

Originally Posted by Jawad 

Proud owner of an HX929, but I will confirm the input lag. It is most noticable in FPS games like Call of Duty Black Ops II on PS3.

When your character dies in multiplayer, you get to see the 'kill cam' which shows their perspective. You wonder how they were able to see you and get 3 shots off before you fire. It wasn't until I played on my parent's 2009 panasonic 46' that I was able to confirm this.

Now this is not a deal breaker, as i bought the tv for PQ for movies, not games. Is that an excuse? No, i think it sucks a TV this expensive can't do was a 32"/37" alpha ips panel can do.

I might just get a 32" just for FPS games.

Originally Posted by DaMac78 

Well thats great! Seems you are very happy with the performance in Game-Scene. I have to say that I also had no problems as soon as changing to Game-Scene.
I would think its around 30ms input lag when in Game-Scene. VERY nice TV!
The only imperfection I found on this set is some DSE.. But no clowding or banding even with Led dynamic controll off. DSE is not cool, bit I can live with it as it is not always seen. I dont think there even is a panel from this series without any DSE. Still, love the TV and will never go back to Samsung..

Originally Posted by Dr.Shankenstein 

I had picked up an KDL-46HX850 earlier in the week from Best buy floor model after Sony discontinued the model this week. I got an amazing deal on the set, but the overdrive trailing and uniformity were not great. I returned it tonight and while looking around found that Magnolia still had a XBR-55HX929 on the wall behind the counter. I had seen it there before and thought it was the HX950 refresh, so knew I couldn't afford it. Upon further inspection I noticed that it was indeed the 929, so I asked what it was going for and the guy said he thought they had cleared them all out and checked. It was priced open item at $1167.95, but since there was no remote or stand he knocked it down another $100+ and threw in a remote. Since I already bought a wall mount for a floor model NX720 I had for about 2 weeks before the main board and t-con went out I didn't have need for a stand. When all was said and done I walked out of there with an XBR-55HX929 for $1060+tax. I love the set and since I am not a man with a lot of money something like an Elite is so far out of reach, this is closest I will probably ever come this side of winning the lottery. I still have a 1 year Sony warranty as well. I will take pics of the set once I have it set-up and adjusted.

Originally Posted by Dr.Shankenstein 

I had picked up an KDL-46HX850 earlier in the week from Best buy floor model after Sony discontinued the model this week. I got an amazing deal on the set, but the overdrive trailing and uniformity were not great. I returned it tonight and while looking around found that Magnolia still had a XBR-55HX929 on the wall behind the counter. I had seen it there before and thought it was the HX950 refresh, so knew I couldn't afford it. Upon further inspection I noticed that it was indeed the 929, so I asked what it was going for and the guy said he thought they had cleared them all out and checked. It was priced open item at $1167.95, but since there was no remote or stand he knocked it down another $100+ and threw in a remote. Since I already bought a wall mount for a floor model NX720 I had for about 2 weeks before the main board and t-con went out I didn't have need for a stand. When all was said and done I walked out of there with an XBR-55HX929 for $1060+tax. I love the set and since I am not a man with a lot of money something like an Elite is so far out of reach, this is closest I will probably ever come this side of winning the lottery. I still have a 1 year Sony warranty as well. I will take pics of the set once I have it set-up and adjusted.

Originally Posted by Dr.Shankenstein 

I had picked up an KDL-46HX850 earlier in the week from Best buy floor model after Sony discontinued the model this week. I got an amazing deal on the set, but the overdrive trailing and uniformity were not great. I returned it tonight and while looking around found that Magnolia still had a XBR-55HX929 on the wall behind the counter. I had seen it there before and thought it was the HX950 refresh, so knew I couldn't afford it. Upon further inspection I noticed that it was indeed the 929, so I asked what it was going for and the guy said he thought they had cleared them all out and checked. It was priced open item at $1167.95, but since there was no remote or stand he knocked it down another $100+ and threw in a remote. Since I already bought a wall mount for a floor model NX720 I had for about 2 weeks before the main board and t-con went out I didn't have need for a stand. When all was said and done I walked out of there with an XBR-55HX929 for $1060+tax. I love the set and since I am not a man with a lot of money something like an Elite is so far out of reach, this is closest I will probably ever come this side of winning the lottery. I still have a 1 year Sony warranty as well. I will take pics of the set once I have it set-up and adjusted.

Originally Posted by Jawad 

I'm going to bypass my receiver tonight and see how I do when the kill cam comes on.

Originally Posted by Dr.Shankenstein 

I had picked up an KDL-46HX850 earlier in the week from Best buy floor model after Sony discontinued the model this week. I got an amazing deal on the set, but the overdrive trailing and uniformity were not great. I returned it tonight and while looking around found that Magnolia still had a XBR-55HX929 on the wall behind the counter. I had seen it there before and thought it was the HX950 refresh, so knew I couldn't afford it. Upon further inspection I noticed that it was indeed the 929, so I asked what it was going for and the guy said he thought they had cleared them all out and checked. It was priced open item at $1167.95, but since there was no remote or stand he knocked it down another $100+ and threw in a remote. Since I already bought a wall mount for a floor model NX720 I had for about 2 weeks before the main board and t-con went out I didn't have need for a stand. When all was said and done I walked out of there with an XBR-55HX929 for $1060+tax. I love the set and since I am not a man with a lot of money something like an Elite is so far out of reach, this is closest I will probably ever come this side of winning the lottery. I still have a 1 year Sony warranty as well. I will take pics of the set once I have it set-up and adjusted.

Originally Posted by gbaby 

I connected a DVD through the component video of my 55HX929, and the colors are way off with faces being blue. I tried everything including adjusting the Hue but nothing works. Has anyone else had this problem? By the way, I mistakenly started a thread on this issue and tried to delete it, but did not know how to do it. I am requesting the administrator to delete this unnecessary new thread.