Evolution

Hey guys. I'm about to return my second KV27FS13 and pick up a third. The first one had color issues and the second one has major geometry problems. I know how to access the service menu, but the problems could not be fixed. I'm just wondering... is this common? How many Wegas did you have to buy before you were happy with one?

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mjlukich

Just picked up the very same model about one month ago (my first Wega) and had to return the first one due to a picture that "drooped", for lack of a better word, down on the left side. Probably a picture tube that was damaged during shipping. My second one was fine, and I couldn't be happier with it. I bought this TV strictly for 16:9 enhanced option. This model was the least expensive way ($537) for me to view anamorphic DVDs in full resolution.

Anyway, I hope you have better luck with yours.

X

Only 1 KV27FS16. Perfect picture and geometry except for a quarter-sized darker area in a corner. Not a big annoyance.

nekobus

The third time was the charm for my brother.

movielib

My first one was fine. I guess I'm lucky. KV-36FS16.

Venus

My first one was also fine. I have an 36XBR450.

JANK

I gots 2 - a 32" and a 36" happy happy joy joy

CrazeeDonkee

My first time, too.

Sockmonkey

Just one for me.

Evolution

Damn. I just struck out with number 3. I wish I'd kept the first one. It had a slight red tint on the left sight of the screen and slight green on the right side, but they were only notcieable really on a white background. The geometry on it was basically perfect. Anyway, numbers 2 and 3 both had really obvious geometry issues that couldn't be solved with adjustments in the service menu. The third one had already been returned once by somebody, I'm assuming for the same reason I'm taking it back. So I'm going to try 1 more tomorrow and hopefully that'll work. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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nekobus

At least you're getting to bulk up carrying those things back and forth.

After my brother's trials, my sister bought a JVC flat screen. Good luck!

Thunderball

I'm on my 2nd one..it really sucks that a $1100 TV needs to be returned like this.

That being said, I coulnd't be happier now

purplechoe

on on # 2, that's because I bought a 27 inch and exchanged it for 32. Had it for almost a year without any problems.

Matt Stevens

Didn't happen during T2 DTS at all, but on this title, the sound will drop out for a split second every 10 to 15 minutes. This has been reported on other titles.

The DTS soundtrack for this title never dropped out while playing in my Toshiba.

WarSong

Just one KV27FS16. No problems.

saintsfan

One: KV-32FV16

BENTLY

had to return my 1st 36xbr450 since it looked like it had a dead pixel but the service tech who looked at it said it was a defective tube...
no problem with the 2nd one....

GMLSKIS

Just one 32XBR400 for me

MW66

I'm going on my third 32HS20 in 3 weeks. The first two popped and arced so bad. Bad tubes. I hope the third time's a charm!

Mayday

What does this look like? I have not heard/seen this
problem yet (hope I don`t!)

thanks

Evolution

GRRRRR!!!! I thought #4 was good. It had acceptable geometry problems. It was bad out of the box but I was able to eliminate all but 2 small bows using the service menu. We watched U-571 last night and it looked great. Unfortunately, U-571 is composed almost entirely of dark scenes. We watched O Brother tonight and the opening shot of the white sky revealed 2 thick nasty pink lines going down the right and left sides of the screen about an inch in. For the rest of the movie I couldn't help but notice how everything in those positions on the screen was tinted red. Ugh... I think I'm going to tell Sony to take one out of a box, have it tested and calibrated by a technician, and bring it to me when they pick up this one. It's ridiculous to keep borrowing friends' trucks to return this thing over and over again. Anyone think I'll have luck with Sony customer service?

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X

Sometimes you just hit a point where it will never be right, either due to the product's defects or your ability to accept them. I know, I've been there and gave up on a product because it wasn't perfect and I finally realized that it never would be. You may not like it, but you really should consider something else at this point.

nekobus

I have to agree. It sound like it's time for you to dump Sony and look for an alternative.

Evolution

well, i realize that the wega won't be perfect... i don't expect it to be. And the picture is stunning. but i've seen friends' wegas that have better geometry and don't have any discoloration. So far I've had 2 Wegas with horrible geometry and 2 with pink lines down the sides. I KNOW that there are better units out there... I just keep getting stuck with the lemons. The only comparable unit I'd buy is the Samsung TSK2792F, but it's considerably more expensive, and I don't have that much money to spend right now.

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vwmaniac

had to buy none!! bought a philips 32PW9525 16:9 pal widescreen!!, much more realiability!. From what i hear most new Sony's(europe) will stop to function within 5 years. This is information from a tv repair person!