The Official Sony 2006 KDS-(XX)A2000 [NO PRICE TALK] SXRD Owner's Thread - Page 328

Originally Posted by vint101

I'm trying to configure my remote (Harmony 880) to allow me to switch between TV speakers and my HT. I need to be able to turn off the TV speakers using the remote (mute isn't acceptable because it displays "Mute" on the screen).

Originally Posted by rtweezy

I am also thinking of purchasing one of these sets and i want to be able to take full advantage of the 1080p. I'm getting an hd-dvd player capable of 1080p. Here is my noob question. Are all hd-dvd's 1080p? If not, how do I tell the difference?

Originally Posted by AlanBuck

I wish they still made the A-2000. Your switch idea sounds tempting indeed. I went to HH Gregg, where I bought the tv, at lunch today. They had a 60 A-2020 on display..it looked fantastic. I dialed the color down to zero...no pink or green haze. Black looked BLACK on an unused input. I asked them if they would trade me..of course they said NO. They said keep the heat on Sony and eventually they will cave in, and swap my set out. The hoops we have to jump though to get this done is ridiculous though. I called the office of my servicer today. He said 'call Sony'. Sony told me to call him. He said my set is not really 'defective' since I can watch it. It just has 'picture quality issues'. When black is glowing navy blue, and black and white picture is green and pink hazed I call that defective. He did say he will contact, Sony and they will probably demand he swap the OB again. Oh and get this..he offered to put my original OB back in since it's not as bad as new one! GEEZE.

Originally Posted by Gizmo123

Does anyone else notice this problem? I press mute and it shows the "mute" display for a few seconds in the bottom left corner and then it disappears.

Originally Posted by AlanBuck

Well Sony finally came through for me. As I feared, they first offered me a refubished A-2000. I said that was not acceptable. She said they could give me an A-2020 if I faxed my receipt to them. I was expecting they would want extra cash, since they usually use the price you paid originally, vs. the Sonystyle price today. The price I paid in September was 200 less than the Sonystyle price on the A-2020 today. I told the lady I have bought about 11 grand of Sony products since 1999, which is the truth. She then told me they would go ahead and send me a new 2020 at no extra charge. That is fair, and after all is said and done I think Sony treated me right. Now I will be moving to the A-2020 thread. Fingers crossed that I get a set that works right this time.

Originally Posted by Bob Fosse

Congratulations Alan! Way to go! Do you have to ship your A2000 back to them or is your dealer taking care of things?

Originally Posted by DREAMSCAPER

Hi,
I have October 2006 built model, connected to Denon 1930CI and Yamaha RX-V1700 (all HDMI connections). I am pretty happy with the PQ with the exception of greenish skin tones, especially in the darker scenes. In bright scenes it's usually not an issue. The problem is more pronounced with DVD content. In addition, gray-toned objects become greenish in darker scenes. Grass color is also off sometimes, becoming yellowish-green. Several members reported that this issue has been successfully resolved with professional calibration. I realize limitations of DIY, but any suggestions how to tweak this problem without a professional?

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

I apologize if this has been covered, but SEARCH isn't turning anything up for me....

I have a 60A2000 connected via HDMI to an SA8300 HD-DVR. The box is obviously set to pass-through the native resolution of the broadcast. More than half the time now, when I switch channels between a 1080i source or a 720p source, there will be some brief blinking (re-scaling) which I'm assuming is normal, but then the screen will go to white snow, or noise.

I thought it must be the 8300 at first, but when I turn the power off and back on, the white snow remains. To get the picture back, I'm forced to either turn the TV off and on, or switch inputs.

Does anyone have experience with this phenomenon? Ideas?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

I apologize if this has been covered, but SEARCH isn't turning anything up for me....

I have a 60A2000 connected via HDMI to an SA8300 HD-DVR. The box is obviously set to pass-through the native resolution of the broadcast. More than half the time now, when I switch channels between a 1080i source or a 720p source, there will be some brief blinking (re-scaling) which I'm assuming is normal, but then the screen will go to white snow, or noise.

I thought it must be the 8300 at first, but when I turn the power off and back on, the white snow remains. To get the picture back, I'm forced to either turn the TV off and on, or switch inputs.

Does anyone have experience with this phenomenon? Ideas?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

I apologize if this has been covered, but SEARCH isn't turning anything up for me....

I have a 60A2000 connected via HDMI to an SA8300 HD-DVR. The box is obviously set to pass-through the native resolution of the broadcast. More than half the time now, when I switch channels between a 1080i source or a 720p source, there will be some brief blinking (re-scaling) which I'm assuming is normal, but then the screen will go to white snow, or noise.

I thought it must be the 8300 at first, but when I turn the power off and back on, the white snow remains. To get the picture back, I'm forced to either turn the TV off and on, or switch inputs.

Does anyone have experience with this phenomenon? Ideas?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

I apologize if this has been covered, but SEARCH isn't turning anything up for me....

I have a 60A2000 connected via HDMI to an SA8300 HD-DVR. The box is obviously set to pass-through the native resolution of the broadcast. More than half the time now, when I switch channels between a 1080i source or a 720p source, there will be some brief blinking (re-scaling) which I'm assuming is normal, but then the screen will go to white snow, or noise.

I thought it must be the 8300 at first, but when I turn the power off and back on, the white snow remains. To get the picture back, I'm forced to either turn the TV off and on, or switch inputs.

Does anyone have experience with this phenomenon? Ideas?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Jay_Davis

This is a known problem (search through the High-Def recorders forum). It started for me the last time they updated the software. For now I just cycle through the inputs.

The software in the 8300 is total garbage. Lots a problems and every time they update the software only a few are fixed and new ones are added. FIOS just started offering service in my area, I think my long term fix is just to dump Cablevision and their 8300 and switch to FIOS.

As a note, you do not want to force the 8300 to 1080i. This DOES impact how 720p channels and standard def channel look.

Originally Posted by Jay_Davis

This is a known problem (search through the High-Def recorders forum). It started for me the last time they updated the software. For now I just cycle through the inputs.

The software in the 8300 is total garbage. Lots a problems and every time they update the software only a few are fixed and new ones are added. FIOS just started offering service in my area, I think my long term fix is just to dump Cablevision and their 8300 and switch to FIOS.

As a note, you do not want to force the 8300 to 1080i. This DOES impact how 720p channels and standard def channel look.

Originally Posted by EricM407

You could also consider using component cables. I'd rather do that than run 1080i.

Originally Posted by _Avarice_

Well, I've got in forcing 1080i now, and it's really not as bad as I remembered. I'll wait to pass judgment until a sporting event is on, as that's supposedly where the biggest difference will be.

I'm just biding my time until FIOS arrives

Originally Posted by squeeblez

FIOS shows to be in Florida. Are they just not available in your area?

Originally Posted by dm145

I force my 8300 to 1080i and it is fine!

Originally Posted by Jay_Davis

It's not fine. The 8300 doesn't work right, keep complaining until they fix it.

Originally Posted by fanerman

I posted this in the A2020 thread, but it's also relevant here. Hope nobody minds.

How are the vertical viewing angles on the A2000?

I'm STRONGLY considering getting one, but I'd have to raise it up so that the center of the screen (not the entire TV, just the screen) is about 8-10" above eye level. Is that okay?

I only sit about 7' away from the TV, so 8-10" is significant (in terms of what direction I'm looking).

Originally Posted by squeeblez

FIOS shows to be in Florida. Are they just not available in your area?

Originally Posted by davehancock

Just a caution about FiOS roll-out. There have been lots of areas (Buffalo, NY is one example) where they have rolled it out as a Internet/Phone technology but aren't (yet) offering TV. So FiOS TV may not be as near as you may think!