..which it is hence this little forum on the same problem I've had since new - ie - 'no event information'. Which isnt a one off, it's persistent. So to cover off why the software is rubbish: 1. Clunky. This one of the worst designs going, think of a setting you want and then go find it, log each button press you need to make to get there... 2. Clunky (again). Take me to recordings. I've got 60+ recordings, I want to delete a series of 20 recording, where is multi select? No, there isnt one, you have to first press 'Menu' scroll accross to recordings, then timer or whatever to select the hdd, after which you see a list. you cant multi select, you need to select each one individually and then select options, followed by delete and confirm.. 3. Clunky (again). The Sony Entertainment Network - select this. Then head off to make a cuppa while it thinks about loading. Seriously, it's like a PC from the 90s. By the time it loads, you've lost interest. ..I could continue, compared with the competition, the software design, menu system and speed of operation of the KDL55hx853 is utter rubbish. I bought it for the picture quality only. TBH i wouldnt buy this set again. Remote control layout, typical of sony, the design hasnt changed since i got my first sony VCR back when i was 17 (i'm 36 now). a multitude of buttons laid out in a unfriendly way. have you seen it? I swapped it for the Harmony One EPG - well i think i've covered this already, however since you point out the digital signal being at fault, I use high grade cable anyway, all TVs are cabled with the exact same type. I have this godforsaken Sony, 3x LG from 32-42 in and a small 20" Samsung in the kitchen. NONE of them have the EPG issue. None. Resetting the TV makes no difference. Selecting the channel sometimes makes it display the info, but generally it does not. I had to sit and wait for a good 5 minutes last night to find out i was watching 'Murder she wrote'. I was horrified. I also have a Sony RDR (something i cant remember) HDD DVR, which doesnt have the EPG problem either. And before you mention it, no signal strength and signal quality are just hunky dorey, it's been checked. TVSideview on the iPad is what i use to find out what is on and change the channel. Actually this is another shining example of a job 1/2 done by the guys at Sony. How difficult would it be to add a button to allow it to select an item to record? others do it! But Sony, no. There's a reason why their TV market went to the dogs a few years ago.. if it wasnt for the picture quality there would be no +ve reasons to buy.. Anyway, rant over.
