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For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play, Sony BRAVIA V-Series Flat Panel HDTVs combine Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow 120Hz technology for an amazing viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules (all sold separately). The HDTVs also support BRAVIA SyncTM technology so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.
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- 16:9 Full HD 1080P Resolution Panel- Dynamic Contrast
- Bravia Engine 2 Fully Digital Video
- Bravia Link Compatibility
- Motionflow 120Hz Technology
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By J. Edwards
This TV has pretty decent sound and picture, but is plagued by a few issues which could likely be resolved with a simple firmware update (if sony ever provides it)
I am talking about the "red flash" issue. This is actually an issue involving automatic jumping up and down of color temperature during normal operation of the set, but has garnered the name "red flashing" since it can become very noticeable during scenes with lots of red in the background as you can plainly see the colors getting brighter and dimmer at random times during the scene. Scenes with deep blue backgrounds (The Daily Show) can exhibit some pretty severe blue flashing at times too.
The sound pops and crackles a bit when you change channels on this TV, and there is a little barely audible fuzz and static on the built-in speakers. The sound on certain HDMI connected devices may not work if you turn them on before turning the TV on. I think these issues also boil down to the firmware.
The inputs on this TV are awesome, and the experience is otherwise great, and the price is very affordable.
If the above mentioned issues can be addressed by firmware (if only the red flash, since I find it most annoying) I will gladly upgrade my rating to 5 stars.
By Robert C. Brown (San Diego, CA)
Received in excellent condition, mounted to wall with easy (and only needed one person). Has been an excellent choice in picture, sound and ease of use. Would recommend a PS3 to go with it for ease of accessing internet, and streaming video from Netflix. Haven't played any games on it yet, but sure with the picture quality already seen it will be a great time.
By Arno B. Schwarz (Tolland, CT)
I bought this TV for my living room. This is my fourth Sony TV. I thought it would be great. I have it hooked up with a comcast cable box via HDMI. Every time I went from an SD channel to an HD channel or HD channel ot SD channel my screen went "BLACK", but I still had sound. I had to go back to an SD or HD channel and then it would allow me to change channels. This is crap. I upgraded the firmware, changed the cable box and hdmi cable. It still did the same thing. At times it also shows split screen as well. I am sending it back. I am giving Sony another chance. I recently purchased the W5100 series and could not be more thrilled. Stay away from the V series it is junk!
By H. Crosland (Maryland)
I initially started off with the LG 42" and was not impressed with the picture but with this and only losing 2 inches I was very impressed withthe picture quality...here are some of my thoughts:
After playing around with the settings, watching TV, doing some gaming and running some blu rays and standard DVDs thru it here is what I observed.
*for obvious reasons, the PS3 does a better job showing standard DVDs. Upscaling thru a PS3 makes older DVDs look a whole lot better (and worse) which may give rise over the whole double dipping argument.
*Speaking of which, I ran a few standard DVD movies thru just to get an idea of how they would look and if I would consider getting the blu ray and here is what I saw:
Star Trek II and III Collector's edition - @ 120hz it does not age well at all. Between these 2 and Undiscovered Country, they were my faves and the only ones I would consider getting on blu ray, but the upscaling makes it look a lot grainier and "fake".
Sky Captain, 300 and Minority Report - because of the way they were filmed, (the graininess and sepia tones that were used) the visuals are a mixed bag. Would rather watch them at standard def. in 60hz than at 120hz
Saving Private Ryan - does really well upscaled to 120hz. I would be curious to see how this looks in Blu ray.
Predator II - another movie that didn't fare well in upscaling @120hz
Star Wars ESB and RotJ - Looked surprisingly well for upscaling @120hz. Many smaller details I never saw really stood out. I will test the newer ones later.
Lord of the Rings - @120hz, I can wait for the extended edition of the blu ray to come out.
The Godfather - @120hz it looked great also.
The Incredibles - looked incredible @120hz
* Popped in a few HD-DVDs (yes I still have mine attached to my 360) and they benefitted from the 120hz upscale. No surprises there.
* Gaming-wise the resolution is somewhat better. Dragon's Age on the 360 looks sharper and crisper now. MW2 does also but the motionblur could be better.
Assassin's Creed on the PS3 really stands out and actually has me considering switching some of my cross platform titles coming out from the 360 to the PS3.
* TV wise - one thing I did learn is that I cant turn my FIOS box all the way up to 1080i. The TV and box won't register. It goes as far as 720p and then the TV supposedly upscales the pic to 1080p (not sure if that is 100% true). With all the settings on, the picture quality is only as good as the channel and show has been filmed. Depending if you may consider how irritating everything is being handled at 120hz with all the settings on, you could wind up turing some of the most important features off while watching regular TV. Even some of the Hi Def stations had some issues.
By Mauricio del Río Calderón
On standard tv signal (480i) I spected a better quality, for HD signal the quality improves a lot.
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