The Official Sony 2007 KDS-(XX)A2020 [NO PRICE TALK] SXRD Owner's Thread - Page 20

Originally Posted by powerknowledge

1) If you wouldn't mind, could you tell me how you have the Oppo outputting to the TV, resolution-wise? Currently (for reasons I've posted either in this thread or elsewhere) I'm running an older Sony progressive scan DVD changer in at 480i, letting the set do all the deinterlacing and upscaling. I'm wondering specifically if the Oppo does a significantly better job than the TV's internal processing. I'd love to hear your thoughts (and if you were willing to do a quick compare, changing the oppo's output to 480i to see how the set's processing differs, I'd be ecstatic; I'm totally on the fence about whether pull the trigger on the oppo!).

2) I concur with the above post on letting the internal tuner do its own thing first. My pleasure with having my set delivered was matched only by the fact that as it set itself up, it found dozens of non-encrypted D/HD channels lurking in my $9.00/month, bare-bones analog basic package from Comcast. Of course, the point is moot if you want more than local and regional offerings, but it's worth a shot: who knows, maybe some great stuff is hiding in there too.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by CyberShep32

2) My only problem with the internal tuner is that I have DVR and I cannot live without it Another thing is that I have surround sound so the cable box is my best friend for both of these. I appreciate the heads up though!

Originally Posted by flibmeister

I neglected to write down the serial number of my KDS-60A2020 before setting it up inside a large entertainment center, and I need it to register my extended warranty. I really don't want to take the TV out of the entertainment center apart to get the serial number.

I did find the Product Information page in the menus, and the #2 item on that page is an 8-digit number. Am I correct in assuming that's the serial number as found on the back of the set?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by DaBuzzard

You would be correct.....of course I found this out after pulling the beast back out from the wall 60A2000 here but...same same

Originally Posted by AccidenT

FYI, the set does have an optical audio output so you can hook the internal tuner to your surround receiver as well. I totally agree about the DVR capabilities, though.

Originally Posted by CyberShep32

Has anyone experienced HDMI flickering/dropouts with the Scientific Atlanta 8300 HD Cable Box with these sets? I seem to be running into issues whenever I change channels. I noticed it when I switch from a 1080i program to a lower resolution like 720p or vice versa. Any advice or magical settings to resolve this?

Originally Posted by CyberShep32

Does it put out at 5.1 though?

Originally Posted by neneloco

the way I solve the problem when it happens to me is that I change the channel to a SD channel (i.e 3) and then back to whatever HD channel I was watching.

Originally Posted by squeeblez

Settings boil down to personal taste...unless ultimately you are trying to achieve accuracy, which depending on the person may, or may not be one in the same. Jacking up the sharpness will in the long run actually obscure fine detail and degrade the picture. Doing so contradicts every professional review and critical viewing I personally have read. But with the new circuitry in the A2020s this may not apply, as I have not read reviews on that specific model yet

Originally Posted by AccidenT

I've had my 55A2020 for about a week now, and there's still one thing that's bothering me. When I sit directly in front of it (about 7.5' away) any time there's an image that's mostly one solid color, i notice a "bright spot" right in the center of the screen, about 8" in diameter. The best way I can describe it is the spot you see in the middle of the image of a front projector if you're projecting onto a slightly reflective surface. The pixels in this bright spot appear to be slightly multicolored much like a slightly wet crt screen appears. (In fact, when I first noticed this I thought the screen was just smeared and tried wiping it off, but that didn't change anything).

On most regular content, I don't really notice it, but on something like a hockey game where most of the screen is white ice, it's very noticeable. Also, if I sit offcenter to the TV so the viewing angle is more like 30-45 degrees, I don't notice it. Any tips?

Originally Posted by davehancock

As louky said, it's called "Silk Screen Effect" and it is there on most all RPTVs. It is caused by the screen still being so ever slightly transparent and you are actually seeing the light engine (Optical Block). It is a lot less noticable on CRT RPTVs because the light source(s) are larger - but the effect is still there.

Originally Posted by TimothyB

He was describing something more in the center of the screen 8. From what I can tell on my 60a2020 the SSE is pretty even across the screen, and more sparkle than multicolor at 10 feet, but I haven't really tied to see if it was brighter or worse in the center.

Originally Posted by AccidenT

I'm using this one with my 55A2020, but it looks like it's about 5" higher than the sony one: http://www.racksandstands.com/Tech-C...ml#ProdDetails

It gives me enough room to have my bookshelf speakers flanking the TV, and I really like the "furniture" look vs. the "open w/ sharp glass shelves" look of many of the tv stands I saw in retail stores. The fact that I have a 17 month old has a lot to do with that though.

Originally Posted by davehancock

No, what he described is commonly called the Silk Screen Effect. I don't know why, but that's the "tag" this effect has usually been given.

I the effect that you are referring to is the Screen Door Effect. See this FAQ.

Confusing, I know - but................

Originally Posted by TimothyB

I see SSE as more of a gritty texture behind the screen that sparkles, twinkles, glitter, sugar, or what you want to describe it as when you move your head or stands out like the screen looks dirty if something pans. But no way do I mix it up as a fine grid of space between pixels like SDE would be like on LCD type products

Originally Posted by TimothyB

He was describing something more in the center of the screen 8. From what I can tell on my 60a2020 the SSE is pretty even across the screen, and more sparkle than multicolor at 10 feet, but I haven't really tied to see if it was brighter or worse in the center.

Originally Posted by fanerman

Can someone post a picture of what SSE actually looks like? I've never seen an RPTV before (in a calibrated, home setting) but I'm very interested in this one, so I'd like to know if someone has pictures. Thanks.

Originally Posted by CyberShep32

Sorry for the late response, I just noticed your post...

1) I have the Oppo outputting DVDs at 1080p (I love it). Some people like to knock the Oppo but this is from my experience. At first, I was having troubles with this then I realized how to switch the output from 480p to 1080p, it was at 480p on default. I noticed a significant difference between the output at 480p & 1080p- honestly, I think it's amazing. 480p was a bit "noisey" or what have you. I know you wanted to hear about 480i (which I don't think it does), but if 480p was all the Oppo was capable of I would have returned it. Outputting at 1080p does make a difference. Just my 2 cents- I think if you can get a player to output at the highest resolution, it doesn't make the TV work as hard to process the image. I watched a few movies (Matrix, Gladiator, Alpha Dog)- blacks and details were great. I tried the XBox Elite with the same DVDs and I wasn't impressed. It looked good, but the extra money I put down on the Oppo is definitely worth it. You don't sound like you're happy with your current player. Hop the fence and get one!

2) My only problem with the internal tuner is that I have DVR and I cannot live without it Another thing is that I have surround sound so the cable box is my best friend for both of these. I appreciate the heads up though!

Let me know if you want me to test any settings, I'll try and help you out.

Originally Posted by lipcrkr

It has nothing to do with the TV, it doesn't affect the picture.