Sony Bravia KDL-46VL150 - any problems? Before I open it, has anyone found picture or audio problems like the 46V5100 owners are having?
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Don't know if I'm too late, but I've experienced the red flashing, the audio problems, and even worse, it shuts itself off randomly. One time I tried turning it back on 17 times before I gave up and left it off! I bought this at Costco and they quit carrying them. Good luck!
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Gordon,Thanks for taking the time to help me out, it looks like we will be going with the kdl-46V5100, the sony website has a the 46 inch and a ps3 for $999.98
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Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.
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Thanks for the response. I did expect that to be the case to some degree. I did some re-adjusting recently and am pretty happy with what I have now.With the dvd issue I used component video instead of the rca and it's a huge improvement. It turns out to be pretty solid tv after all.
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I'm having a problem detecting the signal from my satellite box. It is very slow to turn on and tune the signal. When turned on it goes from the Bravia screen to no signal, audio only, then a flash of the signal then back to no signal then on . I thought it might be the hdmi cable but it's the same cable that was on the previous tv which worked fine. The old tv was a 37 xbr6 which was damaged in shipping.
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The KDL-VL160 is last year's 46-Z4100 10-bit panel set Sony made for Sam's/BJs/Costco. It most recently was being blown out for $950 around Thanksgiving. People love it now that a firmware update fixed the auto-dimming issues. You cannot find a 10-bit set for this price, especially since Costco had 90d returns and 2 yr warranty for these. The V5100 is an 8-bit panel, as is the W5100, both w/ 120Mhz Motionflow. The V5100 gets good reviews, and is a bang-for-the-buck tv. AVS Forum discusses the V5100 audio popping issues, red flashing issues, and mild edge flashlighting, though most people still seem to like them. The KDL-46VL150 is the equivalent Costco/Sams/BJs set to the V5100, FWIW. W5100 has ethernet connectivity, on-screen TV guide, Bravia-Engine 3, and variable audio output with a smaller bexel. It's ranked higher than the V5100, right below the 240Mhz 10-bit Z5100. Best Buy will have the 46" V5100 + PS3 + PS3 game + Bluray movie deal for $951+tax this weekend thru 12/12, but most 46" V5100s are sold out from the Sony PS3 bundle Black Friday deals, so you may not be able to easily find them. You likely can't go wrong with any of them.
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I bought the sceptre X508BV 50 inch in january 2013,I have had no problem with the TV so far,it is just a normal TV with just the regular ports on the side,the picture is very good.It is not a high tech TV with a lot of featuers,So far with the price I paid of $478 like the TV.
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So its not really 120hz or... what? I just bought the LN40C630, and I notice a lot of juddering still, like its not really working. In the store compared to the other tvs this one looked great during action scenes, but now that i have it in the house, i swear this thing is just as juddery. I messed with the settings for auto-motion and it seems like it may have even gotten worse *confused*....
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I replaced my 7 year old Sony Bravia with the Samsung 6350. I think Samsung has a much better picture quality than Sony. You can't go wrong with the Samsung 6350....I'm very happy with mine!!
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It sounds like the tv is defective or the sleep timer is set for 15 mins. Does the tv make any noise or show any pixelation? I've had my tv for over 2+ years and never had a problem with it
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I also have the KDL-52W4100.It has some clouding. It is not that severe, but I still find it very annoying. I purposely kept the box, and I may return the TV to amazon if Sony can't offer a fix.I spoke to Sony and they told me the reset the TV, which I am going to try, but obviously I don't expect that to change anything.
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i ordered my a week ago and it should be delivered tomorrow. i cant wait, i think i'm gonna love this tv! sounds like you like yours other than the HDMI issue. i'll keep that in mind when i check mine out. i dont think that i would really care just as long as the other two work. How do you like yours?
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Hi Andre.That was a number of months ago - did they ever "update" the TV, and did that solve the "lip sync" issue? I seem to be very sensitive to lip sync issues- I notice them all the time - if any channel is off by a fraction of a second, it really annoys me.
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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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How big of a difference is the picture with the glitch when watching a BD? I am strongly leaning towards buying this TV. If this is only a minor flaw I am going to buy it, I just don't see paying $700 more dollars for the 860 just for this glitch. Is watching BD without cinema smooth that much of a difference? Thank you.
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Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and... » Read More Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. « Show Less
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I have had the Bravia EX400 for about a week and love it. But alas, it does not have variable audio output, only one fixed audio out. This is suprising given all the other options this TV offers. I resorted to using the fixed audio output to my Yamaha receiver. I control the volume with my Yamaha remote. This is definitely worth doing since the TV's speakers have subpar sound quality. I agree with you R. Illingworth-variable audio output should be a standard feature. (Sony does have variable output in more expensive models.)