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peterlee · 11-12-2001, 10:27 PM

Hi,

I just received the direct view Sony KD-34XBR2 HDTV last week. It has an auto anamorphic detect feature. As I watched "Godfather" with my Sony DVP-S9000ES player, the set would switch to the 4:3 picture format before a moment or two, then switch back to fullscreen 16:9. The error was reproducible; it would occur at certain points in the movie. At first, I thought it might be the disc but it occurred again with "Bring It On" and pretty much every DVD I tried. I also discovered that I could avoid the problem entirely if I manually selected the "full" picture mode, which is Sony's term for anamorphic stretch.

When I called Sony, the technician told me that the auto anamorphic detect would only work with a 480i signal. It was disabled with 480p, which is what I had. Sure enough, when I set my player to output interlace, the problem went away.

What is the use of making a $4000 HDTV that has a feature that doesn't work with the best technology?

peter

Taxi · 11-12-2001, 10:30 PM

Probably should ask Sony that one, eh?

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***1138*** · 11-12-2001, 10:34 PM

I have the XBR400 and it too doesn't auto detect anamorphic on progressive material.

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peterlee · 11-14-2001, 03:51 AM

This is interesting: a poster on AVS Forum said the set's problem with progressive signal goes away if the player is plugged into the Video 6 input instead of Video 5. Sure enough, when I made the change, the problem goes away. Gotta love technology.

peter

***1138*** · 11-14-2001, 06:35 AM

Good to hear. Doesn't make a difference on my 36XBR400.

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11-12-2001, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
peterlee Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manhattan	Buggy Sony KD-34XBR2 HDTV Hi, I just received the direct view Sony KD-34XBR2 HDTV last week. It has an auto anamorphic detect feature. As I watched "Godfather" with my Sony DVP-S9000ES player, the set would switch to the 4:3 picture format before a moment or two, then switch back to fullscreen 16:9. The error was reproducible; it would occur at certain points in the movie. At first, I thought it might be the disc but it occurred again with "Bring It On" and pretty much every DVD I tried. I also discovered that I could avoid the problem entirely if I manually selected the "full" picture mode, which is Sony's term for anamorphic stretch. When I called Sony, the technician told me that the auto anamorphic detect would only work with a 480i signal. It was disabled with 480p, which is what I had. Sure enough, when I set my player to output interlace, the problem went away. What is the use of making a $4000 HDTV that has a feature that doesn't work with the best technology? peter

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11-12-2001, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Taxi Admin Emeritus Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Orygun	Probably should ask Sony that one, eh? ------------------ Taxi - DVDFile Forum Administrator Eleven plus two = Twelve plus one

11-12-2001, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I have the XBR400 and it too doesn't auto detect anamorphic on progressive material. ------------------ 1138 - DVD File Forum Greeter/Moderator The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.

11-14-2001, 03:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
peterlee Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manhattan	This is interesting: a poster on AVS Forum said the set's problem with progressive signal goes away if the player is plugged into the Video 6 input instead of Video 5. Sure enough, when I made the change, the problem goes away. Gotta love technology. peter

11-14-2001, 06:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Good to hear. Doesn't make a difference on my 36XBR400. ------------------ 1138 - DVD File Forum Greeter/Moderator The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.