[Stilian]

Hi guys, I bought the Sony KDL-32EX650 some time ago and I am very pleased with its performance, great picture quality and plenty of features. However there is something that really annoys me in this TV - bright backlight comes from the top angles when dark blacks on screen. It is quite visible when lights in room are turned off. I've heard about lcd backlight bleeding but I am still wondering if that is the case with my TV and if that is normal for this model.

[Helmut10]

Return the TV to default settings.
Be careful with Black level and Contrast enhancing adjustments. If you don't know what it all means don't mess about with the settings.

On mine there is so much adjustment it is possible to get into a bad position which may enhance something that is at a normally very low level.

There is always a degree of back light bleed, it's really how much rather than anything else.

On mine In a dark room, a completely 'black' screen you can see a very low level of backlight bleed coming from top and bottom edges, and some other stuff if at an angle to the screen. That is expected with a TN LCD panel.
But the level is so low there is no way you can see this on a normal scene.

[Nigel Goodwin]

The 'problem' is watching it in the dark

Try turning the backlight setting down.

[Stilian]

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

The 'problem' is watching it in the dark

Try turning the backlight setting down.

Actually I reduced the backlight to the medium (5 of 10) but this does not affect the problem. I guess it is the angle of the backlit lamps that is wrong.

Originally Posted by Helmut10

Return the TV to default settings.
Be careful with Black level and Contrast enhancing adjustments. If you don't know what it all means don't mess about with the settings.

On mine there is so much adjustment it is possible to get into a bad position which may enhance something that is at a normally very low level.

There is always a degree of back light bleed, it's really how much rather than anything else.

I changed some of the settings (actually lowered most) as it seemed way to bright, though the picture looked good.
The bleeding problem in this TV is not big of a deal, but the picture in all other occasions is so perfect that it somehow spoils the overall impression with this Sony Bravia. I will still try to contact the nearby Sony service center and check with them.

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by Stilian

I will still try to contact the nearby Sony service center and check with them.

I'm one

They will tell you the same thing, TV's aren't designed to be watched in the dark.

I'm presuming it's an edge-lit set?, these are probably the most susceptible types - but pretty well all that's available now.

[Stilian]

Are you really?? OK, so you say I better leave it as it is and enjoy it with lights turned on, but that will ruin the great cinema experience. Coke and popcorn wouldn't matter any more

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by Stilian

Are you really??

Yes, but by all means contact Sony if you're not happy with it - but you may be charged if you take the set to a Sony Service Centre and they don't find a fault (they can't make a warranty claim to Sony for NFF).

[XxBlaKOuTZxX]

It's a pain in the ass trying to set up a TV for best possible viewing. All the enhancements seem to make the picture worse rather than better. Someone posted a link on here to a site that helps you set up your TV for best viewing but I couldn't remember which thread it was posted in (i'm getting old and forgetful you see) but it has best set up for all different makes. It may help

[Stilian]

Here is what I mean, almost the same bleeding effect from upper corners: Sony Bravia bleeding problem

It is quite obvious on these pics but it is not that bad on my TV, especially if watching on daylight. I think I will accept it as something normal and just get used to it.