Sony HDL-52V4100 motion blur? Hi, Has anyone experienced "motion blur" with the Sony HDL-52V4100?
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Ignore the post about the Monster HDMI cable. The HDMI signal is digital and it pretty much makes it there OK or you'll see some obvious picture artifacts that don't include blurring. While Monster (mostly) makes good cables, their claims of higher quality video are mostly hype. Motion blur: It's most likely to be the source material with the modern offerings of good LCD TVs, but older or less expensive LCDs could definitely suffer from it due to the slow response time of the LCD panel. If you're wondering about it in regards to TVs that do 120Hz, I'm on the fence on whether the 120Hz processing does anything useful. I've seen some TVs where the 120Hz processing does some pretty ugly things to the picture. I'm yet to see one that does something to noticeably improve the picture, but maybe some do. Right now I'm leaning towards 120Hz processing being a marketing feature primarily created to make you think your current TV is obsolete.
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I dont think the tv has bad motion blur at all. At least not for a LCD. As a matter of fact its the best I've ever seen. But at all LCDs have motion blur its part of the tech. But its the best at handle motion blur I've ever seen. I dont think you will even notice it. As for inout lag, i am not sensitive to tv input lag, so i cant tell.
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I also just got this tv & am having the same issue. It's very distracting & is driving me crazy! Im actually considering sending it back & going back to my sony sxrd. Any help would be much appreciated because i do love the color depth on this tv & hate to get rid of it.
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I purchased this TV specifically based on Amazon's description that indicated 120 hz. I've run into the same conflicting information that you found and unfortunately (especially for me), it appears that the refresh rate is in fact 6ohz. I spent several days trying to find the 120hz switch in all of the settings and couldn't find it. Finally, I checked in the manual and it says the XBR series of Sony TVs doesn't come with Motionflow (their name for 120hz). I'm still hanging on to the tiniest bit of hope that I'm wrong but I don't think so. If you've seen a 1080p tv play a blueray or hd material with the 120hz on, then you'll know why I'm bummed. It's a truly amazing effect. It doesn't look 3d, but almost like you're watching a play. It's not an effect that would appeal to everyone, but I've seen movies like Spiderman 3, terminator 2 and Pirates of the Carribean and I was blown away. My one bit of hope (and confusion) come from the fact that the previous model (KDL 32XBR4) is described on the Sony website as having Motionflow/120hz but that model was only 720p. I haven't seen what that type of combination looks like, but I'm curious if it still provides the same effect that I've seen on the 1080p models. I spoke to both Circuit City and Best buy reps and both said that there aren't ANY 32" and smaller TVs with 120hz. The smallest it is offered on is 40". Not sure if this helped any but my last bit of research is calling Sony directly and asking them. I'll write back and keep you posted.
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Others have mentioned the refresh rate. What does that mean? I have the (less expensive) KDE and watching motion causes significant pixilation. I thought that with everything else being excellent, I could live with that. Not so. I have ordered the KD from Amazon so that I can double the refresh rate. Once your eye acclimates to the TV, even a stationary actor can pixilate if there is hand motion (of course, it is only the moving hand which pixilates).
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1. Although I haven't experienced it, the "excessively red" phenomena has been discussed a lot in "Sony Talk" forum at DPREVIEW website: Search for the term "oversaturation," at either dpreview or Google it (both lead to the same discussion thread: currently 50 entries). 2. The "Manual" that you referenced is merely a starter version, with little useful info (only 20 pages in English); instead, the "User Guide" is really extensive, and comes on CD with all HX100's inside the BOX. You can also access the online version of the CD (and save it to your computer), via Google search: "Sony HX100v user guide" (select the .pdf version, as most easily readable). It's 274 pages, but convenient to save to desktop and access as you need it: Read it in small chunks, practicing with the camera, and reading some more...I've read the .pdf version twice, and still refer to it. My best advice is to read the vast number of discussions at dpreview, in the "Sony Talk" forum, to LEARN from the largest collection of online owners of the HX100v: I read it daily for info on use of features, and to see photo examples of what others can do with this camera. The really avid new owner will go to the trouble of searching waaay back in Sony Talk, to discussion pages in June or early July, when the camera was still new...and vast numbers of discussions focussed on specific camera features. Think of it this way: Most everything that an HX100v newby faces has already been discussed at length at dpreview!
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Ditto--What is "blue Blocking Performance"? Also, clearer vision in all conditions is a major plus, BUT the flimsiness of the frames is a major disappointment! I have had two frames break while merely cleaning my HDs. Too bad they can't use frames commensurate with the quality of the lenses.
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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BTW...yesterday I was in BB and Sony has just released a 32" XBR9 1080p with 120hz Motionflow technology... and it is up on the Sony Style website.. so much for what the salesman tell you that Sony is not going to produce..But compared to the Sony 32" 1080p 60 hz.. I thought the higher priced model with 120hz looked grainy to me. I really didn't see the $200 difference in the (retail price). Perhaps on Blu Ray disc viewing there is a difference.. GLTA
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I have not had this issue. I watch a lot of sports including the football games yesterday and I have no blur issues. The transitions are clear. Sorry I could not be of more assistance.
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I bought the 52 92u back in June 2007 and I can tell you I have not had any problems with banding from this model Aquos..I think most of the banding problems were with the earlier models such as the 62u series..This is an amzing lcd with an amazing picture especially with blu-ray and watching in full 1080p..I think if you compare the two lcd's you will find the sharp has a 5 wavelenth back light and also has 120hz refresh..I dont think the Sony does..Oh also the sharp has a 15000:1 contrast ratio..Good Luck..TR
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I've had no motion blur so far. Using the flash in Program mode would reduce blur.
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There's a feature that allows you to change motion smoothening. You'll have to consult the manual, but I do remember having this issue early on. This is common on HDTV's
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I see no ghosting when using VGA or HDMI. The only motion blurring I see occurs with composite, and that is largely because the TV's post-processing is applied bit by bit to each successive frame (which is good for reducing input lag).
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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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Honestly- I sent mine back. I was not happy with the video quality in low lighting. I have the Sony DSC-HX9V & LOVE it! I'm thinking of upgrading to the HX50V. It takes great video in low lighting! I'm a big concert buff!
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no, no problems with it at all, as far as videp games. i play MW3, GTA and other fast paced, graphics heavy games and there's no lag or blur. hope you enjoy it!