Sony kdl-55hx853

suzieque · 17-12-2012, 23:24

Just put a 3d video through our new Sony, its the first time I have used the 3d option.

When I put the glasses on apart from then seeing the picture in 3d, it is a lot darker to the eye than looking without the specs. is this normal.

iangrad · 17-12-2012, 23:27

Yes 3d = less resolution & less brightness , its not faulty but you will be able to adjust the bri , contrast & colour to improve it a bit .

Stilian · 18-12-2012, 14:01

Yes, make sure you put backlight and brightness to the max and turn off the light sensor which messes up the picture big time. I did these for my KDL-32EX650 and it really makes a difference.

Nigel Goodwin · 19-12-2012, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stilian

turn off the light sensor which messes up the picture big time.

Utterly stupid 'feature', as it has been on every set it's appeared on back to the 1950's - WHY do they keep reviving it?.

It's something else to turn off on every set you install, along with the stupid ECO settings.

Stilian · 20-12-2012, 11:03

I guess they just want to show off with useless Eco-friendly features

all companies want to be 'green' these days.

Nigel Goodwin · 20-12-2012, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stilian

I guess they just want to show off with useless Eco-friendly features

all companies want to be 'green' these days.

Apparently it's an EU requirement that TV's must switch off after a certain length of time (4 hours maximum usually) - luckily on most sets you can still disable this stupid 'feature' - but on some you can't.

If you ever wonder when you go in a TV shop about dinner time why some of the sets aren't running - that's why!

suzieque · 24-12-2012, 13:33

Thanks for all the info.

Is it the case then that all 3d tv give a darker less resolution pic. on 3d or is it only active types or just Sony.

I watched Mr Stink last night in 3d on BBChd I was not blown away, I did not purchase the set because I required 3d but as its there I thought I would give it a try.

Mustabuster · 24-12-2012, 16:11

I think it's the passive 3d sets which lose resolution as half the lines go to each alternate eye. The active ones are supposed to sync to the shutters so they're supposed to be full res.

How's the set on the whole btw? I'm considering the 46 inch version but I've just had my tv repaired so there's still a bit life in it still.

Edit: Found this which might explain things a bit better.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7...-whats-better/

17-12-2012, 23:24	#1
suzieque Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 261	Sony kdl-55hx853 Just put a 3d video through our new Sony, its the first time I have used the 3d option. When I put the glasses on apart from then seeing the picture in 3d, it is a lot darker to the eye than looking without the specs. is this normal.

17-12-2012, 23:27	#2
iangrad Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 772	Yes 3d = less resolution & less brightness , its not faulty but you will be able to adjust the bri , contrast & colour to improve it a bit .

18-12-2012, 14:01	#3
Stilian Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 148	Yes, make sure you put backlight and brightness to the max and turn off the light sensor which messes up the picture big time. I did these for my KDL-32EX650 and it really makes a difference.

19-12-2012, 09:02	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Stilian turn off the light sensor which messes up the picture big time. Utterly stupid 'feature', as it has been on every set it's appeared on back to the 1950's - WHY do they keep reviving it?. It's something else to turn off on every set you install, along with the stupid ECO settings.

20-12-2012, 11:03	#5
Stilian Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 148	I guess they just want to show off with useless Eco-friendly features all companies want to be 'green' these days.

20-12-2012, 17:08	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Stilian I guess they just want to show off with useless Eco-friendly features all companies want to be 'green' these days. Apparently it's an EU requirement that TV's must switch off after a certain length of time (4 hours maximum usually) - luckily on most sets you can still disable this stupid 'feature' - but on some you can't. If you ever wonder when you go in a TV shop about dinner time why some of the sets aren't running - that's why!

24-12-2012, 13:33	#7
suzieque Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 261	Thanks for all the info. Is it the case then that all 3d tv give a darker less resolution pic. on 3d or is it only active types or just Sony. I watched Mr Stink last night in 3d on BBChd I was not blown away, I did not purchase the set because I required 3d but as its there I thought I would give it a try.

24-12-2012, 16:11	#8
Mustabuster Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woking, Surrey. Posts: 3,588	I think it's the passive 3d sets which lose resolution as half the lines go to each alternate eye. The active ones are supposed to sync to the shutters so they're supposed to be full res. How's the set on the whole btw? I'm considering the 46 inch version but I've just had my tv repaired so there's still a bit life in it still. Edit: Found this which might explain things a bit better. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7...-whats-better/

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