Picture quality on Sony Bravia

cheqmate06

Just got myself a new tv for the dining room, see link below.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL32EX401U-32-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B003BVI494/ref=br_lf_m_1000389623_1_19_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=215931147&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000389623&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=17KVCE7RJGQD1A660WDE

However the picture quality is a bit grainy on non HD channels. Does anyone have the same model with similar problems or if not what is the best picture settings for this tv.

Thanks in advance.

buglawton

I have a 42 inch Bravia. Actually it makes a decent job of SD broadcasts compare to many a set you see in the showrooms. The default settings tend to be bit too vivid, try power saving (low) mode. Also I found that a Humax box gives slightly better SD via it's tuner compare to the Sony. Maybe you are sitting too close? We sit about 8 feet from the 42".

aliEnRIK

Turn off all the extra processing modes (definitely do NOT keep it on 'vivid' mode)
Switch off power saving/eco modes
Use a THX disc to setup contrast and brightness

buglawton

I use the power saving (low) mode to actually save energy - Bravias have a light sensor and in saving mode, will reduce the brightness of the screen if the room light dims while leaving the picture perfectly watchable. Works well.