DRC, 480P causes pixelization

Have to agree with the previous review somewhat... 480P does not work... Picture is dim, and I am starting to have problems with auto focus and convergence. DRC should be rated poor man's line doubling... I am woking with my retailer to trade this set out... Very disappointed in Sony these days and I would be the last to say that.

The picture is incredible, 4:3 viewing on this set is outstanding when streched, PS-DVD & HDTV are stunning and the most important test, Videogame are JAWDROPPING!!!!

ONLY ONE HD-Component input :(

Do not believe the bad ratings of this product!!!

It only has one flaw, only one HD Component Video input. However that issue is moot when you have component video switching on your reciever! If you buy this set you should already have a Reciever with component switching or you should be getting one!

The picture is outstanding! The color is rich and vibrant. It take most people a couple of times to realize its not a plasma set.

Take a little time with Avia or VE and you, like I , will love this set!!!!!

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I have owned this set for now a year. Though I have owned Sony equip for over 20 years, there is no reason that I should have to pay for 3 annual service visits to align the set over and over again. The set was hot for it's time, but has not kept up with its competition. It suffers from a need for continual service, is far dimmer than its competitors, and reliability from the alignment side I rate an F, and not compatible with any other PS scan DVD player other that manuf my Sony. If you are an Audiophile and can afford the maintainance of this set, my hat is off to you. If you have any brains at all look at the competition. Fewer service calls, better alignment out of the box, and much brighter picture, without having to purchase a $500 power conditioner.

Better than Mits

Pitchure is "Soft" or blurry or unfocused; only one HDTV input

Had it less than 30 Days, and its going back! Goodbye so long, see ya. This set has, what has been described to me, as a “Soft” pitcher. Well at 7:00 pm at night after 12 hours of working on a computer I could not tell how soft the pitcher really was in the showroom. The Sony was next to a Pioneer Elite PRO 610 and next to that was the Diamond Mits. The Elite was “Clearly” better the pitcher was like looking out a window on the HD feed, but $2,000 better? I spent 30 minutes looking at the DirecTV feed, the Elite was again better but I convinced my self that NO $6,000 was too much for a TV I’ll get the Sony. Big mistake. I have been watching the TV for 25 days and can’t stand it. On the DTV feed it always appeared blurry. Instead of watch my new $4,000 TV I was on the Internet looking at reviews and checking out other TV’s. This board has alot to say (most bad) about the Sony. I went back to the store (15 days after purchase) and took another look at the sets, the set on the floor looked just like the one I had at home. After talking to the manager I bought a new Sony DVP-NS700P progressive scan and the best component cables I could find Cinemaquest $100 to check the 480P pitcher, much better but still soft. I also picked up a Mseries S-video for the Sony DirectTV box (this helped quite a bit) but still blurry/ out of focus. And yes I had the pitcher set up on delivery and played with all the adjustments “Flash Focus” what a joke.

Bottom line I returned the TV and exchanged for the Pioneer Elite. Yes $6,000 is alot but this is a big investment. There was just too much negative on the board and others regarding the Sony. Plus only one HD input and poor pitcher quality. All of my other equipment is Sony but the set just don’t work.

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Great picture (especially from DVD), stylish looks.

Second component video input is not 480p, so you can't have both HDTV Tuner & progressive scan DVD connected at the same time.

I have been a long-time Sony consumer, and have never been disappointed with any of their products (except the spressa SCSI CD-R drive which gave out 17 days after warranty expired). This TV is no exception. The picture is excellent, the controls are easy to navigate. My only complaint is the lack of a second set of component video inputs that take 480p. Standard NTSC viewing (4:3) is not the greatest, due to the stretching and/or zooming needed to resize the picture to 16:9 (I assume this is true with all 16:9 sets). However, since 80% of my viewing time is spent on DVDs, this has been an great choice so far.

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Very nice picture, best HDTV-ready out there besides Pioneer elite

Only 1 HDTV input and problems with component signal

I really enjoy this television a lot and have very few complaints besides the obvious lack of multiple HDTV inputs.

I am writing this review to actually find out if anyone else is having this same problem. I currently have a toshiba sd-6200 connect component with monster z series cables.

The problem that is happening is while watching DVD's and only Dvd's in 480p with the toshiba player, and z cabeling, every now and then it seems as if a weird filter displays over the picture making certain colors washed out. It usually seems to be agreen filter, but not positive about that. To fix this problem I usualy tap the Toshiba dvd player which would usually mean it is the player or cables, but I have taken the toshiba in for service and they have said it is working properly. The cabeling seems to be fine and tight so this makes me believe the tv might be at fault. If anyone has any information about this problem I would appreciate it as having to get up 3 to 10 times a movie to fix this is starting to get annoying. Thanks for your help guys and I will look back here or await na e-mail.

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Only 1 HD input, no 720p (converts 720p to 480p)

Ok I saw the Pioneer and it droped to 3999. at Bestbuy but I have to say that it is not true 16:9! That sucks I measured it and I was right about my intution. The sony 57XBR10w does seem bigger than the Pioneer 58.

I am going to retrun the sony actually on the 18th is when they are coming. I did look into the the switcher as metioned but I am still concerned about the 720p going to 480p.

Thus I do not think any models will make me happy at the moment.

So what am I going to do? I am going to wait until a brand, hopefully sony Makes a TV that makes me happy. I still really like Sony but I only play on buying 1 HDTV TV thus I have to make sure that the set I buy is fool proof.

Can a TV be fool proof that is HDTV at the moment? My looking around tells me no.

I wish the broadcaster got there act together and make 1080i the standard or 780p the standard or at least have TV makers have both 1080i and 720p built into sets so buyers like me can buy a TV and feel safe in using it now and in future.

Regards.

1 hi-definition input, low-definition picture quality

I've been using this TV for about three months and have been very pleased with its picture from hi-definition sources (DVD, HDTV and satellite). For a DVD player I use the 9000es and the combination is awesome. For the satellite I use the Dish 6000 receiver, which brings in both satellite and terrestrial HDTV sources. The detail at 1080i is again awesome. When used with a VCR the picture is definitely less than optimal. At this point I rarely watch video though so its not much of a draw back.

I agree with everyone that the lack of an extra HD input is a drawback. But, you can easily overcome this with a component video switcher. I use a 2 port Extron (http://www.extron.com). They also make a 6 port. Cost for the 2 port is between $200-300. It supports both manual and auto switching.

One thing that did help with this TV as well was going to better cables. I moved from a regular s-video cable to a Monster Z3000 cable for low-def satellite feeds and there was a noticeable difference. I also use the Z3000 for component video.

Its not a perfect TV, but I don't think there is a perfect rear projection tv out there yet. The Pioneer has its problems as well and its more expensive. Other than low-definition sources, I'm very happy.

720p downconverted to 480p,
1 progressive compostion thus have to disconect back of TV compostion for more than 1 progressive input.

Note this set is 2001 model not 2000.

Ok after looking at other TVs reviews and finally finding a place with the Pioneer on display I am decideing that I will return my Sony kp-xbr5710w.

Why?

The big problem is that it only has 1 input in the back for a progressive input! This means that if you have a DVD that is progress and then get HDTV reciever or DTV then you will only be able to hook 1 up at a time. This means that you have to connect the DVD player on the back of the TV whenever you want to us progressive mode and then unhook it for HDTV, a major pain in the....

Well I only have a DVD progressive but was going to get HdTV decoder for this TV but for the inputs it will be too much of a bother to keep it.

Circuit City gives 30 day to take back and I went already so they have someone come and get this TV.

Also I hear that DVD players are going to be 720p sometime thus the Sony will take a 720p but it downconverts to 480p! thus a 720p DVD would not make a difference. Also ABC sends signal of HDTV in 720p thus it would be downgraded to 480p!

I am going to see if any sets have 720p and 1080i that does not downconvert the 720p to 480p. Also it must have at least 2 compostion inputs that are progressive. The Pioneer does this, the only thing I want to see if it has 720p true signal as well as 1080i.

I am also reading reviews here on pioneer and it says it locks non anamophic DVD in full mode which I do not like.

READ, READ since sales people are just trying to make a sale. This site is great for revies also I contected Pioneer to find out about 720p.

Thus I am return Sony KP-57xbr10w 2001.

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It does what Sony says it will.

Only one HD input

I took delivery on the Sony KP-57XBR10W over a week ago.
So far it has done everything Sony has said it will.
The picture is as sharp and crisp as any projection TV
I look at, and I look at a lot.
It intergrates into my other pieces of Sony gear
flawlessly, allowing the speakers in the TV to be used
as the center speakers of my Sony Home Entertainment Center.

The HD input works well with my Sony DVD giving a really
great picture. From time to time the when changing sources
and screen formats the picture will become a bit fuzzy.
The built in flash focus puts it right back in sharp focus.

The only thing that prevents it from becomming a complete
system is the missing HDTV tuner, Sony, nor anyone else it
appears makes on that doesn't include a Direct TV receiver.
Since I have a C-band dish, a 4DTV receiver and the HDD200
adapter to receive HD pictures from my C-Band I don't see
why I should have to pay for a Direct TV receiver that I will never use. Other than that, no compaints.

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