The Official Sony 2006 KDS-(XX)A2000 [NO PRICE TALK] SXRD Owner's Thread - Page 343

You ARE connecting this via the DVI output with a DVI -> HDMI cable, right? The VGA input on the A2000 will definitely NOT accept a 1080p signal.

Yes - DVI to HDMI cable

I hate to tell you, but you want native output. I'm specifically considering getting a Tivo because it can do this.

If you set it fixed you really kill your picture quality on half your channels. If you set it to 1080i you lose half your resolution on 720p signals and if you set your output to 720p you lose half your resolution on 1080i channels. The only fixed output that works is 1080p, but none of the DVRs can do this.

Are people still having issue with the green blobs? Or has that issue been dealt with? I see some discussion on build date...does that have anything to do with the green blobs and if so, what build dates would I be looking for? And some people are saying the the A2000 and the A2020 are the same--save different cab colors--- while others are suggesting that the circuity is different, could anyone clear that up for me?

Also, I see that sam's has the 55A20L1, is that the same thing as the 55A2000 or 2020? Or is it a different model?

Quick final question...Does anyone play guitar hero II on this tv? If so, how is the lag and what kind of lag calibration numbers do you get?

I just tried searching as I assume this has been asked already... but it showed no results..

does the A2000 support 1.3 (deep color)

I have a PS3 and HD-DVD player - buying a new AVR and wanted to see if I was safe with going with an older 1.2a unit?



Thanks in advance,
John

NO! (And 1.3 is about more than just "deep color"). But there is a lot of debate over in the A3000 thread if THAT model will have deep color, let alone the 2006 models.

Well, I bought my 50in KDS-50A2000 last November and I am starting to get my first green stain. My factory 1yr warranty runs out November 30th and I have been planning on extending my warranty a couple of years through Sonystyle. The stain is very small but it is starting to bother me.

So, what options do I have?

Here you go.

Thanks for reporting your calibration. I've added your post to the calibration list that is linked at the bottom of my post.

If there is anything else you can share about the calibration that UMR did on your TV please use the "edit" button to add it to your post. Your readers are interested in any thoughts you may have.

I have had a 60a2000 for about a year now and love it. I have always been told to turn all the processing off (noise reduction, cineblack pro, edge enhancement) and then calibrate the tv, and to leave all the processing off.
Can anyone go through what all the sony techno babble actually means in the menus (I assume cineblack pro tries to increase black levels, but is it wise to use it, what do all the other "sony" features mean?) I don't need the basics like contrast, color, etc, just what the processing features are and what they do.
Also, I keep reading in a popular home theater magazine to "make sure your 1080p tv is in pixel for pixel mode." What exactly does this mean, why is it better, and how do I get the 60a2000 to do it?
Everything I have is run via component or hdmi into my Sony receiver and then via hdmi to the TV.
Any help would be appreciated.

Pixel for pixel mode does not apply to a rear projection set like the A2000 that actually is designed to overscan about 2 to 3 percent.

As for the technical aspects of cineblack pro, it is merely an artificial approach to make the viewer think the set has better blacks. It changes the gama at the low end. I found it best to leave it off and adjust brightness and gama to suit my viewing environment.

Better Sony spent the money on an iLink input but nooooo.

Richard

And update to my hdmi and screen problem. Hdmi picture quality was self induced(my bad) as the Advanced Iris was set to minimum on hdmi 6. Other problem with dark screen discoloration(cloud 2-3") at bottom of screen is now fixed but I have another problem because of it. The servicer was told my Sony Tech Assist to clean the screen diffuser. The screen consist of actually 2 screens sandwiched together and some kind of tape around the sides holding the 2 screens together. The servicer separated the 2 screens and cleaned the area that had problem. This did fix the original problem but caused another. I have small black dots noticeable on white backgrounds. The servicer says this is caused by dust/lint from separating the screens to clean. He said you about need a clean room to eliminate this. I've requested a brand new screen put getting push back from Sony. The servicer says Sony doesn't like to replace screens(I don't care my tv is under warranty). I am convinced a screen replacement is the only way to get this properly fixed! It sounds to me like separating and cleaning these screens is not something that should be done but in a clean room. Can anyone give me any pointers in forcing them to replace my screen?

OK, that seems like a little BS. You need a clean room to avoid microscopic particles. Needless to say that shouldn't be necessary for cleaning those front screens. Besides, if he's claiming that the dust/lint from the screen themselves, a clean room wouldn't help since its the source of the problem. On top of all that, if separating the screen always caused this problem, they would never let service people do it as part of any normal service procedure.

I'd bet there's service people out there that know how to do this without causing this problem.

Thanks Jay I think you raised some good points. I've looked all over internet and I've not found any info on the exact problem I had originally with screen contamination between screens from factory. I would like to here if separating the screens and cleaning between them is a acceptable practice to do in the field? If it is a acceptable practice would like to know details of procedure(ie. lint free clothes, cleaning solution etc.)

Back in March Jeff Meier (UMR) did an awesome video calibration of my A2000:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...5#post10082255

Jeff was also going to calibrate the audio for my system at that time but he found several deficiencies including a bad subwoofer and recommended for a newer receiver for better integration with the subwoofer and surround system. I subsequently purchased a new Denon receiver and SVS subwoofer to complement my Atlantic Technology THX 350 surround speaker system. Jeff came back last week to do the audio calibration. Needless to say both my wife and I are very impressed after he had finished. The integration of sound from the bass all the way to the upper end post calibration is quite an improvement with better surround effects too. The tonality and timbre were also better. Jeff's audio calibration made for a more involving movie experience when watching movies or listening to music. For anyone considering a video calibration for their SXRD who also has an audio system I highly recommend including an audio calibration by UMR. You will not regret it!

I've included a Part II link in the owner's calibration list that is linked at the bottom of my post.

Enjoy.

FWIW, how many hours does the set say it's been in use?

If you're going to buy the Sony warranty, I think the max 5-year is far-and-away the best value ==> proportionally it's less/year; and the likelihood of a major problem (e.g. a new optical block or failed PCB) is much higher in the later years.

... just my nickel's worth

There is a copy of the service manual floating around online somewhere (anyone remember?). It might have the specific procedure (or a warning against it) in there.

I will check that tonight and post it here.

Thank you Bob. It was my pleasure.

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The same kind of problem is occurring in the XBR1 Owner's thread.

[quote=Greendale;11269313]Well, I bought my 50in KDS-50A2000 last November and I am starting to get my first green stain. My factory 1yr warranty runs out November 30th and I have been planning on extending my warranty a couple of years through Sonystyle. The stain is very small but it is starting to bother me.

So, what options do I have?[/QUOTE/]

I bought the same TV in September last year. For a few months now I started to see a green stain just right of center. It was oval in shape and almost reached top to bottom.

It was noticeable the most when the TV was first turned on, an on a light back ground. Even after warm up I could still see it. If the stain would have never got any worse, I could have lived with it. But how was I to know?

I call Sony and the tech had me go to the white balance and try to tune out the green bias. Didn't work. Then he gave me the number to the local Sony warrenty dealer.

I ended up sending an email with a few pictures. The tech contacted Sony and they decided that I needed an optical block.

Believe it or not, the next day he calls and ask if I am going to be home, he was 15 minutes away. I was, and he was in and out in less than an hour and the green stain/blob is gone! The TV has never looked better! Makes me wonder if the new optical block is more advanced than the old.

What ever evil Sony has done, I have to believe they are trying harder now. Thanks Sony!

Don't delay, call Sony and tell them your problem. Get it fixed now.

Look, you bought the TV in good faith, Sony needs to make it right for you. Keep us posted.

Stupid question, searched a little but couldn't find anything.

Is there an HDMI splitter out there? I bought the TV a while ago and hooked up my HD DVD player and Sat Box via the HDMI inputs. Now I just got the Xbox360 Elite and would like to run that HDMI as well. Right now I am switching the cable manually. Do they make a splitter so I can have 3 HDMI devices going to the TV?

PS, my receiver is non-HDMI.

I suspect that what you want is a switcher (not a splitter - which would feed ONE signal to several different displays). But here is a 3 way HDMI switch for $46. Make sure that any device you get is HDCP compliant.

As some of you that have Netflix memberships probably know they've lowered they're monthly memberships by $1 per month and allowed downloads of movies which is included in membership. As I am not a gamer I've not tried attaching either of my 2 laptops to my KDS60A2000 yet. I am intereseted though in knowing what kind of picture quanlity I could expect if I did download movies via laptop and played back via DVI(PC) to HDMI(HDTV)? Anyone tried it and what was there experience with it? Thanks.

Has anyone experienced any sound problems within the fan/bulb area in the back-right of the tv? Last night after watching tv for a little bit, there was a stuttering sound, almost like the fan was hitting something (akin to a household fan's blades hitting a piece of paper or something caught inside the fan). Is it possible for dust-buildup to affect the fan? I've had the tv for about a year or so w/o any other problems. Thx.

Sure, could be dust or something else that floated into the unit. Also could be the fan itself. All these high priced pieces of equipment depend on $1 fans. I don't know if you can see the fan without opening the case (I haven't tried), but you might take a flashlight and see what you can see.