The Official Sony 2006 KDS-(XX)A2000 [NO PRICE TALK] SXRD Owner's Thread - Page 161

Originally Posted by chris83

I'm getting my 50A2000 and having a DirecTV H20 receiver installed this week. From what I've seen on previous posts, can I get some clarification on an audio matter?

If I connect the H20 to the A2000 via HDMI, am I correct in assuming that every time a Dolby Digital 5.1 program is on, I'll get an "Audio Signal is Incompatible" message, since the A2000 obviously is not capable of handling/decoding 5.1 signals? I want to run an optical audio feed from the H20 to my Dolby 5.1 enabled home theatre unit, but not if I have an error message popping up on the screen the whole time.

Originally Posted by TTFORUM

One thing that has occured to me during this process is that it is funny how everybody gets so concerned about that last hop from a local warehouse to your house, but they don't think about how far the set has already travelled. I suppose it is nice to protect it that last bit, but just the same...

Originally Posted by eawil

I was also wondering how much overscan is present with this set? I am contemplating using my connecting a HTPC to my next set. Any word as to how much of the screen is missing if I fed it a direct 1920x1080 resolution?

Originally Posted by muad'dib

WGW, how would I take the screen off to clean??

I noticed screws on back side edges of screen, but not sure where they are on bottom..

Glad i'm not the only one seeing the dust..

Just talked with sonystyle today after I posted the pics.. They will be replacing my set again.. (figure since I can, why not).

Originally Posted by auxili

They are being released in Japan next week, and are supposed to follow in the U.S. shortly for about $500 more according to a couple reports I read.

The A2500 makes total sense, as it looks basically like a XBR2 with DRC-MFv2.5, no Dumbo ears, and 50" and 55" models available.

Originally Posted by brow1231

How do you enter the service menu on a 60A2000? Is this just part of the standard menus or is it something special?

Originally Posted by JasonWW

Here's my thoughts on the subject. I was thinking that the shippers to the stores are Sony employees (or at least contracted through Sony) carrying large numbers of the Sony TV only and are more knowledgable in technique and better trained while the guys that BB and CC hire are NOT well trained and their vehicles may not be maintained like having blown shocks, etc... The freight shippers from online stores may not even know it's a TV due to packaging or else may not have experience with handling them and that's why they may jostle it. I can see where Sony would make sure all their sets are carefully handled because it's money out of their pocket for each return, but the local or freight shippers could care less. It's no money out of their pocket.



Overscan varies on every set. I think the accepted amount is around 5-7 percent. Most of these A2000's seem to be 2-3 percent so that's pretty damn good. When your talking about using a PC that's something different. There have been quite a few folks who used the HDMI input and got the whole screen filled perfectly. I think they used a custom resolution, but a lot depends on your video card.


Did they even offer you the chance to have a technician come out to clean it? I wonder if it's even possible. To me, it seems you are taking a chance that the next set will have some other little problem. So I'm wondering if cleaning is something that can or can't be done with these sets. I'd really like to know.


If this is true it makes no sense. Is Sony going from 1 SXRD model last year to 3 models this year? Or is the A2500 going to be 50" and 55" only with the XBR2 60" and 70" only?


It's so special special it is kept secret and if you go into it they will void your warranty.

Originally Posted by brow1231

How do you enter the service menu on a 60A2000? Is this just part of the standard menus or is it something special?

Originally Posted by AlanBuck

Ok guys, we have trouble in paradise. My August build 60 inch A-2000 has color uniformity problems! Not really the typical green glob, but the left side of the screen runs a slight bit greenish, and the right side a bit pinkish. Really obvious when I used CNET's suggested settings with IRIS on MIN or LOW. If I leave IRIS on AUTO2 it is not really noticeable. What gives here? Anyone else notice this effect when you put your IRIS on MIN or LOW? Input is appreciated so I can figure out what to do. THANKS!

Originally Posted by cawgijoe

I would not even deal with it. It's under warranty. Call Sony and get someone out to look at it.

Originally Posted by nateveli

I just want to thank eveyone for their posts on this site. I used all of it to decide to get the A2000 over a Samsung. Now I have been watching football all day in HDTV on both antenna and on DirecTV the ticket and I'm in pure heaven. I have had it two weeks and the SD picture is not that bad, except some sporting events. I love to play Socom 3 on my PS2, but you have to keep it in 4:3 if you don't want a headache. Anyhow, it still looks great. Now, just waiting for DirecTV to finally show up with my HR20 HD DVR! Congrats to all the A2000 owners!

Originally Posted by JasonWW

Here's my thoughts on the subject. I was thinking that the shippers to the stores are Sony employees (or at least contracted through Sony) carrying large numbers of the Sony TV only and are more knowledgable in technique and better trained while the guys that BB and CC hire are NOT well trained and their vehicles may not be maintained like having blown shocks, etc... The freight shippers from online stores may not even know it's a TV due to packaging or else may not have experience with handling them and that's why they may jostle it. I can see where Sony would make sure all their sets are carefully handled because it's money out of their pocket for each return, but the local or freight shippers could care less. It's no money out of their pocket.

Originally Posted by mylopr

I had a 60A2000 for a week now.. before I had 2 60XBR1 sets but I give up to all the problems (i.e. green blob, lamp broke with just 3 days of use, etc) . Until now the 60A2000 is working great! but I have a question. How do you get rid of the Initial Setup? Everytime I power up the set the initial setup appears.. I select the language and then I decide not to scan any channel because I don't have any OTA Antenna yet ... Just component input to my dish vip 622 receiver.. Is there a way to disable the Intial Setup?


Thanks in advanced

Originally Posted by GhettoD

Everytime the DRC stuff comes up I hear contrasting remarks. In the menu on my A2000, the DRC settings are greyed out for any high-def content, it is only configurable for 480i inputs. So would the DRC v2.5 only benefit standard def sources?

I am VERY happy with my A2000 and don't really know how it could look any better. However, I've got 30 days to exchange it, so if the A2500 comes out in a 50", I was wondering if it would be worth the price to upgrade. If the DRC only affects standard def sources than Im not worried about it because this TV has turned me into a high def snob and I only watch high def channels and upconverted DVDs through my media PC.

That's the problem with these forums, a lot of the talk is hypothetical and gets everyone worried and wondering if they made the right decision. I love my TV and only have second thoughts about it when I read something on here. We all need to spend more time enjoying our TV and less time on here :-)

Originally Posted by AlanBuck

Ok guys, we have trouble in paradise. My August build 60 inch A-2000 has color uniformity problems! Not really the typical green glob, but the left side of the screen runs a slight bit greenish, and the right side a bit pinkish. Really obvious when I used CNET's suggested settings with IRIS on MIN or LOW. If I leave IRIS on AUTO2 it is not really noticeable. What gives here? Anyone else notice this effect when you put your IRIS on MIN or LOW? Input is appreciated so I can figure out what to do. THANKS!

Originally Posted by Tzone7

Yes the DRC processing only affects standard def sources. It will not process HD sources. HD sources are converted to 1080p and displayed. While non-HD sources are processed, converted then displayed. From what I have seen of the A2500. Only difference between it and the A2000 is the DRC chip. Not sure if it will be worth the extra money to upgrade. The standard def sources look pretty good on my A2000. So it may just be a matter of taste. Also dont beat yourself up on weather or not you made a good decision. New and better technology will always come out after you make a purchase. Regardless if its a tv, computer, stereo, etc. If you are happy with the way your A2000 works. There is no reason to be dissapointed.

Originally Posted by JasonWW

Overscan varies on every set. I think the accepted amount is around 5-7 percent. Most of these A2000's seem to be 2-3 percent so that's pretty damn good. When your talking about using a PC that's something different. There have been quite a few folks who used the HDMI input and got the whole screen filled perfectly. I think they used a custom resolution, but a lot depends on your video card.

Originally Posted by TTFORUM

Good points... which I just lived out. I just had another set delivered 10 minutes ago from BB. The last guys were really careful with it. These guys were careful with all but one piece. Only 1 of them got the set out of the truck while the other checked to see where it was going in my house. I watched as he manhandled it and set it down with a thump on the street. My heart just about stopped and all I could think of was green blobs and total misconvergence. These guys told me not to turn it on for at least 45 minutes to let it adjust to room temperature (pretty chilly this morning). The last guys didn't, so go figure. Well, at any rate, if this set has problems after I turn it on, I will be calling BB and having them pick it up today. I'll let them know about the handling of the set whether it works or not.

Originally Posted by jennyricky

The box has a native resolution mode- anybody know what this is?

Anyway, love the TV so far. Sharp, good colors and movement. Wife was disappointed with SD quality, but I didn't properly prepare her for switch from CRT.

More questions soon, I'm sure.

Originally Posted by cxgy

I made the LPF service fix about a week ago (we have a June build). At the time I didn't notice any change going from 5 to 6 - except the picture moved horizontally slightly. I left it at 6. However..during the past week I have seen some HD (like NBC football) that has even more impressive HD than I've sent in the past 6 weeks since we've had the set..and I've been watching a lot. Unbelievable sharp details in the far distance. I wonder whether the HD signal source has to be top notch in the first place for you to notice a difference. Something definitely seems different then before. (Too bad I don't have the test patterns to test properly).

BTW, is it only me or does PBS-HD stink? Both Buffalo & Rochester PBSs have monster motion blur on their HD feeds. (Buffalo has 2 extra sub-channels to eat up bandwidth, Rochester has 3).

Originally Posted by jennyricky

DVD player- I have a 3 year old non-progressive scan Panasonic DVD player, hooked through component. Looks pretty good. I do not want to spend a lot on a new dvd player, but I have some BB rewards coming my way. Is it worthwhile to buy an $80 upconverting DVD player, or did I read here that it is better not to connect a DVD player through HDMI and instead let TV to upconverting?

Originally Posted by cxgy

I made the LPF service fix about a week ago (we have a June build). At the time I didn't notice any change going from 5 to 6 - except the picture moved horizontally slightly. I left it at 6. However..during the past week I have seen some HD (like NBC football) that has even more impressive HD than I've sent in the past 6 weeks since we've had the set..and I've been watching a lot. Unbelievable sharp details in the far distance. I wonder whether the HD signal source has to be top notch in the first place for you to notice a difference. Something definitely seems different then before. (Too bad I don't have the test patterns to test properly).

BTW, is it only me or does PBS-HD stink? Both Buffalo & Rochester PBSs have monster motion blur on their HD feeds. (Buffalo has 2 extra sub-channels to eat up bandwidth, Rochester has 3).