Bravia 42W 706B Picture Quality.

[helmar189]

Hi, can anyone assist with a picture quality problem I have.

I have just recently had this TV supplied as a replacement for the same model I purchased late January that was deemed to have a faulty panel/ processor. Unfortunately the replacement set is from the same batch (Dec 2014) and the serial no is just 30 digits later than the previously supplied faulty set.

On installing this TV I noticed that from the box the HD reception was blurred on some programmes and not others, but I believed I could probably make some adjustments to clear up the picture. I tried making the adjustments on scene select (general). I was unable to secure a quality picture above about 60% of the time. I have done a factory re set to no avail, I checked the signal inputs which were Strength 100%, Quality 100%. I am just baffled why the blurring seems to come and go. I did try the Sport scene select setting and this seemed to offer a slightly better picture clarity. I have noticed that when I press the information button the resolution 1080i and 1080p indication keeps fluctuating even on the same broadcast. The SD picture clarity is pretty poor all round.

I am seriously hoping that I can find a solution to this problem by adjustment only. I am really hoping I have not got another faulty set from a bad batch. Starting to have doubts to the benefits of this model.

Would be grateful if anyone has any ideas.

Helmar 189

[garfield100]

Can you check what firmware version is installed on the TV.

PKG2.291EUA was released last week.

PKG2.263EUA was the previous version.

Regarding the full pixel setting:

In Settings - Display - Screen <-- when tuned into Freeview HD or HDMI source.

Target input            current

Screen Format        full

Auto format            on

4.3 Default             wide zoom

Auto display           off         *

Display area           normal or Full Pixel  <---- Look here

[helmar189]

Have found the full pixel setting and now activated. Senior moment

PKG2 291EUA   installed last week.

Will have to tweak a few settings but the full pixel setting looks as though it has slightly sharpened the images, but darent say too much yet.

Thanks, will update later.

[helmar189]

Hi, still getting a mixed bag of image clarity. Unfortunately have not had much chance to play around with settings today but will have a go tomorrow, if no better will leave alone for the retailers engineer 😞

Cheers.

[jumpsuit]

@helmar189 Thanks for those answers

If the Blu-Ray and DVD  display aren't up to scratch either then I think we can safely say the TV is faulty.

You really shouldn't have to mess around with it straight out of the box just to get a decent basic picture.

I do hope the engineer will arrange a swift exchange.

[helmar189]

Thanks again, I really hope a speedy remedy will follow the engineers visit.