Sony 40" XBR4 Cloud Issue/Screen not flat I just bought a 40" Sony XBR4. The picture is incredible except I noticed clouds in the image during dark scenes or more noticeably when changing channels and I get a black screen while waiting for the TV to process and display a picture. I thought this problem only occurred on non XBR sets. I also noticed that the screen is not flat and when viewed of axis resembles a fun house mirror. I cant see it when I'm viewing the TV but I haven't noticed this on any other sets. Has anyone else noticed these problems? Sony 40" XBR4 Cloud Issue/Screen not flat I just bought a 40" Sony XBR4. The picture is incredible except I noticed clouds in the image during dark scenes or more noticeably when... » Read More Sony 40" XBR4 Cloud Issue/Screen not flat I just bought a 40" Sony XBR4. The picture is incredible except I noticed clouds in the image during dark scenes or more noticeably when changing channels and I get a black screen while waiting for the TV to process and display a picture. I thought this problem only occurred on non XBR sets. I also noticed that the screen is not flat and when viewed of axis resembles a fun house mirror. I cant see it when I'm viewing the TV but I haven't noticed this on any other sets. Has anyone else noticed these problems? « Show Less
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I just took delivery on one from Amazon, a BRV46 and in any picture mode it looks like I am watching throw a window screen. I am not sure if this is the vaunted "mura" or "clouding issue". But I am not happy.My house is a little cold today, which could be a factor. But I must just return it and swap in a Panasonic plasma for about 1/3 the price.
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I have a Bravia 32 inch and have the cloud issue.. help... what can I do to change. CalfironiaRealtor@msn.com
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I am going through my second 40XBR4. The first had what seemed like flashlights shining diagonally from the upper left and right corners in dark scenes. I exchanged it for a second one and it sucks as well. I think the second one is going to be returned pretty soon as well and no more Sony for me.
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I've owned this set for nearly 3 years now and the performance has been excellent. But in the past month or so I've noticed a gray cloud like "smear" in the upper right hand corner. As I run my hand across the top of the set, that corner that has the "cloud' feels warmer. Any one else seeing this? Any solutions?
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Hey Brian,Have you resolved this yet? After using the TV more what I realize is that it doesn't matter which mode, which source, etc, but I get the side lighting only on gray scenes or backgrounds. Some examples are like loading screens in games, certain gray scenes in movies. It isn't a huge deal because it is only in certain situations, but still feel like it shouldn't do this for a TV this expensive. Also, this isn't a side-lit TV, so it shouldn't show more lighting on the sides anyway.I've also noticed a lot of bleeding in menus in general, like the TV menu and PS3 menu. Have you seen the same?Let me know what you have found out since your last post. Hey Brian,Have you resolved this yet? After using the TV more what I realize is that it doesn't matter which mode, which source, etc, but I get the side lighting only on gray scenes or backgrounds. Some examples are like loading screens in games, certain gray scenes in movies. It isn't a huge deal because it is only in certain situations, but still feel like it shouldn't do this for a TV this expensive. Also, this isn't a side-lit TV, so it shouldn't show more lighting on the sides anyway.I've also noticed a lot of bleeding in menus in general, like the TV menu and... » Read More Hey Brian,Have you resolved this yet? After using the TV more what I realize is that it doesn't matter which mode, which source, etc, but I get the side lighting only on gray scenes or backgrounds. Some examples are like loading screens in games, certain gray scenes in movies. It isn't a huge deal because it is only in certain situations, but still feel like it shouldn't do this for a TV this expensive. Also, this isn't a side-lit TV, so it shouldn't show more lighting on the sides anyway.I've also noticed a lot of bleeding in menus in general, like the TV menu and PS3 menu. Have you seen the same?Let me know what you have found out since your last post. « Show Less
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I just got the new 46" 860...been out about 4 weeks. It blows away my XBR. And the 860, unlike the 650 and 850, has almost NO GLARE. That's why I got it instead of going Sony again. The 860, I think, is the best LCD on the market in it's price range.
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I made setting adjustments, updated the firmware and have since watched scenes with dark backgrounds and it seems to have gone away? Don't know why for sure but so far, so good. Thought the same. Perhaps it is a HDMI cable issue but was seeing it both on tv broadcasts as well as DVD so felt it must have been related to some sort of setting? Don't think both of my HDMI cables would have been bad! Thanks.
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I purchase the Sony XBR4 40" on Jan 7, 2008 from CC in New Hampshire. It was on sale at $1999 - the lowest price I've seen after the holiday. I was concerned about the "fan noise" prior to purchase based on threads I had read. And . . this TV definitely does make a low level fan noise/hum that is only noticeable when the volume is low or during prolonged quiet in a broadcast. Also, relative to the previous post, the unit is not enclosed and has excellent ventillation all around. The noise is not related to heat, it is there when the TV is on. However -is it enough to make me return it? Not yet. I have 30 days to decide if it is a real issue. The picture on this TV is nothing short of stunning. We watched the Patriots beat Jacksonville on Sat. night and then watched football again on Sunday and other programs and the "fan noise" issue was a non-issue. If I really want to hear it, I can turn down the volume and - yup - there it is. But it falls into the category of refridgerator noise, computer fan noise, new car noise, etc. (noises I don't think about anymore.) I think there is no definitive answer because some will be driven to distraction by the noise - others will forget about it quicklly and enjoy the experience.
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Hi Jason, I actually just spent two hours on hold waiting for Sony to get to the bottom of the 24p/120hz issue for me, and this TV indeed runs at 60hz, which means it really is not True 24p, because the frame duplication is not equal for every frame, as it would be for 120hz (i.e. each of the 24 frames per second would be replicated five times per second as the TV refreshes 120 times in that second....24x5 = 120). This model is 60hz, so the frames replicate at something like 2:3:3:3:2 and so on (not quite sure how correct that is). I am actually very dissatisfied with this, because the whole reason I upgraded to this TV and Blu Ray was to have ACTUAL True 24p. With the Sony 32 and 37 inch models, they are falsely advertising completely...But most people would never notice a difference. 24p from Blu Ray still looks incredible on this TV, but there ARE times where something just doesn't QUITE look right...and I do notice it. I would have saved up a few extra hundred dollars for the larger, 120hz TVs had I known the technicalities of this back then....
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Anyone got any other calibration settings. Ryans settings are great but I find the colors to be a little bit dead, also Netflix on PS3 does not look the best even on X-High compared to my 720p LG. Nvm problem solved they look nice its just some HD streams look worse then others. Also presume your not suppose to be standing right next to the TV while watching :o.I raised the color settings and lowered the black level to make the picture have more color.Thanks Ryan!
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Hello George. Talked to Sony customer service three times today. Gave them Model & Serial numbers of our Vega Triniton. They confirmed it was a projector TV that entitled people to a free tv with free shipping. Our TV was not a projection TV. Suppose yours was? Anyway, the TV is at the curb for the City to pick up on Wednesday. Sony and I are no longer going to do business, but that's OK. Thanks for all your help.
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I can't help you with this one Scott. Mine is somewhat slow to go from dark screen to the picture coming on, but it has the best picture I have ever had on any TV I have ever owned.
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Mike..during set-up of the bd35, you have a choice to choose your aspect ratio.....2 of the choices are 16:9 and 16:9 full ( which says that the black bars would be elimanetd from the top and bottom of the screen. I chose 16:9 full and still had the black bars while watching Batman begins. I even tried changing my tv aspect ratio to 16:9 but when the bd35 was turned on and the movie started playing, my tv's aspect ratio changed from 16:9 to widescreen and the 16:9 aspect was no longer available as a menu choice. Does the bd35 ovrerride your tv's aspect ratio setting and should the 16:9 full aspect ratio on the bd35 eliminate the black bars as it says it should? Mike..during set-up of the bd35, you have a choice to choose your aspect ratio.....2 of the choices are 16:9 and 16:9 full ( which says that the black bars would be elimanetd from the top and bottom of the screen. I chose 16:9 full and still had the black bars while watching Batman begins. I even tried changing my tv aspect ratio to 16:9 but when the bd35 was turned on and the movie started playing, my tv's aspect ratio changed from 16:9 to widescreen and the 16:9 aspect was no longer available as a menu choice. Does the bd35 ovrerride your tv's aspect ratio setting and should the 16:9 full... » Read More Mike..during set-up of the bd35, you have a choice to choose your aspect ratio.....2 of the choices are 16:9 and 16:9 full ( which says that the black bars would be elimanetd from the top and bottom of the screen. I chose 16:9 full and still had the black bars while watching Batman begins. I even tried changing my tv aspect ratio to 16:9 but when the bd35 was turned on and the movie started playing, my tv's aspect ratio changed from 16:9 to widescreen and the 16:9 aspect was no longer available as a menu choice. Does the bd35 ovrerride your tv's aspect ratio setting and should the 16:9 full aspect ratio on the bd35 eliminate the black bars as it says it should? « Show Less
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How would you compare the Sony KDL-XBR6 with the Samsung LN32A650? I'm not too crazy about Samsung's so-called Touch of Color Design (TM) for its bezel (amber/black), however. But I'd like to know which model should I buy for my daughter's birthday. She lives in an apartment in Chicago.Thanks.Len Bloom
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Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours bouncing from site to site trying to confirm info at less reliable sites. Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours... » Read More Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours bouncing from site to site trying to confirm info at less reliable sites. « Show Less
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I've had the TV for almost a month now and I love my TV, I see no discrepancies whatsoever and even though it takes a while to get used to (I.e. Microphone, apps, etc.) the viewing and the screen is flawless (knock on wood ;P) hope this helps!
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Right.. same question here.. some people have reported that they only see black & white image.. one reports it due to batteries not providing enough power...?? What's up with that..?? Does it display in color as advertised or in B&W;? Anyone know for sure?? Thanks!
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I have an XBR5 and just purchased the Denon 3808ci. I have lots of setup problems but the Sony TV is not one of them. That part seems to be working just fine...
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I actually ended up returning my TV, as the clouding was very bad, and also the blu ray player was just as bad as well. It's a shame, since the TV did have a very nice picture watching sporting events. I was surprised to see Amazon has 40 something used TV's for sale on the same model, so I assume many people are having the same issues.