Comments on: Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:31:26 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kurt http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3576 Kurt Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:28:49 +0000 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/#comment-3576 I love the picture on this tv and with the 120 Hz, I feel it's a great value. However, my tv flashes (loses picture and sound) intermittently when I use the HDMI 1 port. I can't reproduce the problem with any of the other HDMI ports on the TV (I route everything via HDMI through my Sony AV Receiver, and have just a single HDMI cable from the receiver to the tv). After chatting with Sony tech support, they concluded the HDMI 1 port was bad. I returned it and got a second tv, but the problem persists with the new one. I realize I could use the other HDMI ports and all would be fine, but something is defective and I feel it's worthy of a recall. I'll continue to work with Sony tech support to resolve the problem, but I'm curious to know if anyone else has had a similar problem with this TV. Rating: 3 / 5 I love the picture on this tv and with the 120 Hz, I feel it’s a great value. However, my tv flashes (loses picture and sound) intermittently when I use the HDMI 1 port. I can’t reproduce the problem with any of the other HDMI ports on the TV (I route everything via HDMI through my Sony AV Receiver, and have just a single HDMI cable from the receiver to the tv). After chatting with Sony tech support, they concluded the HDMI 1 port was bad. I returned it and got a second tv, but the problem persists with the new one. I realize I could use the other HDMI ports and all would be fine, but something is defective and I feel it’s worthy of a recall. I’ll continue to work with Sony tech support to resolve the problem, but I’m curious to know if anyone else has had a similar problem with this TV.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Big Daddy http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3575 Big Daddy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:07:16 +0000 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/#comment-3575 I have had the 52v5100 for two weeks. I noticed the picture has a boiling image around letters displayed on the screen and along high contrast lines, like the edges of peoples clothes and faces. I downloaded the firmware update and installed. No help. I called Sony, and they thought the issue might be weak signal from the cable because the self displayed letters from the internal menus were clear. <br /> <br />I had the cable company come and check the signal strength and lay a temproary new "long run" cable to my house. Nothing helped. I am going to return the tv to amazon. I just don't like having to have a service call to work on something brand new - not a good omen. <br /> <br />The tv will not even turn on now. It just shuts down immediately and begins blinking the standby light in red. Manual says it needs service. Amazon has authorized return of the tv. I guess there is a bad one every now and then. Amazon does not have any more in stock, so I will shop for another model. Rating: 3 / 5 I have had the 52v5100 for two weeks. I noticed the picture has a boiling image around letters displayed on the screen and along high contrast lines, like the edges of peoples clothes and faces. I downloaded the firmware update and installed. No help. I called Sony, and they thought the issue might be weak signal from the cable because the self displayed letters from the internal menus were clear.

I had the cable company come and check the signal strength and lay a temproary new “long run” cable to my house. Nothing helped. I am going to return the tv to amazon. I just don’t like having to have a service call to work on something brand new – not a good omen.

The tv will not even turn on now. It just shuts down immediately and begins blinking the standby light in red. Manual says it needs service. Amazon has authorized return of the tv. I guess there is a bad one every now and then. Amazon does not have any more in stock, so I will shop for another model.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: go joe http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3574 go joe Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:20:33 +0000 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/#comment-3574 Didn't have an HD signal prior to it's delivery, but soon after, was installed. Picture was good without, but big difference now, it's wonderful! Fully satisfied with the set. Really need an HD signal to take advantage of it. Delivery/set-up service was fine. Rating: 5 / 5 Didn’t have an HD signal prior to it’s delivery, but soon after, was installed. Picture was good without, but big difference now, it’s wonderful! Fully satisfied with the set. Really need an HD signal to take advantage of it. Delivery/set-up service was fine.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Jack Werley http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3573 Jack Werley Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:06:41 +0000 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/#comment-3573 The TV is very nice and does well. I has more than enough capability to interface with other electronic components with HDMI cables etc. However there is no preview of television programs available like my other Sony 46" TV. You have to flip through the channels to find out when your program is on or use a TV Guide to find out whats on or coming up. This feature would have been nice on this television set. For this reason I will not give it 100% marks. Rating: 3 / 5 The TV is very nice and does well. I has more than enough capability to interface with other electronic components with HDMI cables etc. However there is no preview of television programs available like my other Sony 46″ TV. You have to flip through the channels to find out when your program is on or use a TV Guide to find out whats on or coming up. This feature would have been nice on this television set. For this reason I will not give it 100% marks.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: twist of 8 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3572 twist of 8 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:43:04 +0000 http://www.tvmama.com/sony-bravia-v-series-kdl-52v5100-52-inch-1080p-120hz-lcd-hdtv-black/#comment-3572 Color and sharpness on most HD channels (especially sports) are fantastic. However, since my Comcast system cannot deliver me anything in 1080p yet, I wonder why I paid the extra money for it (?). I have experienced glitches with the cable box/tv interface wherein I will be watching an HD channel (WCVB ch. 805)and arrow up or down to go to another channel. What happens is a forced picture-in-picture effect wherein the image is condensed and pushed to the far left of the screen, while the right side of the screen is an image from the same scene frozen and vibrating. I cannot get out of this screen unless I shut off the tv and turn it back on. My cable guy tells me he has not seen this particular problem yet, since I have the brand new compact style cable box paired with a brand new HDTV. Supposedly the tv thinks it should be presenting a picture in 1080p when the most it can deliver through cable is 1080i or 720p and this messes up the signal between the box and the tv. For now, I have it set at 720p and am awaiting a call from Comcast to see if they have an older style cable box that might solve the problem. Otherwise, the big picture is great, the sound is ok, and the lag time required for the tv to respond to commands is a little annoying, but my six boys, my husband and I are really enjoying the blu ray movies and super picture on the nature and sports channels! Rating: 3 / 5 Color and sharpness on most HD channels (especially sports) are fantastic. However, since my Comcast system cannot deliver me anything in 1080p yet, I wonder why I paid the extra money for it (?). I have experienced glitches with the cable box/tv interface wherein I will be watching an HD channel (WCVB ch. 805)and arrow up or down to go to another channel. What happens is a forced picture-in-picture effect wherein the image is condensed and pushed to the far left of the screen, while the right side of the screen is an image from the same scene frozen and vibrating. I cannot get out of this screen unless I shut off the tv and turn it back on. My cable guy tells me he has not seen this particular problem yet, since I have the brand new compact style cable box paired with a brand new HDTV. Supposedly the tv thinks it should be presenting a picture in 1080p when the most it can deliver through cable is 1080i or 720p and this messes up the signal between the box and the tv. For now, I have it set at 720p and am awaiting a call from Comcast to see if they have an older style cable box that might solve the problem. Otherwise, the big picture is great, the sound is ok, and the lag time required for the tv to respond to commands is a little annoying, but my six boys, my husband and I are really enjoying the blu ray movies and super picture on the nature and sports channels!
Rating: 3 / 5

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