A Shoutout To All My SXRD Brethern...

[Hillside Trece]

How many of you are still -- all these years later -- running your Sony SXRD rear pro? Do you still like it? Picture quality still doing it for you? How many lamps have you gone through?

Share some pictures of Blu-ray snapshots on your SXRD as well, in addition to providing some information about your display's setup (picture mode, what's connected to it, etc.)!

I'll start:

Model: KDS-50A2020

Connections:

Scientific Atlanta High Def Set Top Box (Component/Video 5)
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player (HDMI/Video 6)

Picture Mode: Standard (on both inputs)

Picture/Custom Settings:

Advanced Iris: Auto 1
Picture: 80 (for BD input; 70 for cable input)
Brightness: 53 (for BD input; 50 for cable)
Color: 45 (for BD input; 50 for cable)
Hue: 0
Color Temp: Neutral
Sharpness: 25 (on BD input; 50 for cable)
Noise Reduction: Low (on BD input; Medium on cable)
Advanced Settings: Locked in Standard mode

Screen:

Wide Mode: Full
Auto Wide: Off
Screen Position Normal

Setup:

Closed Captions: Off
Info Banner: On
Color Matrix: Standard
Menu Color: Blue
Language: English
Video 2 (Component): Auto
Cooling Mode: Normal

[solarrdadd]

you just knew i was gonna post here!

I'll keep it until BB GS says they won't offer me another extended warranty. then i'll start thinking about another tv. i have a spare lamp on hand and they own me a lamp with my current extended warranty which is up in November this year. i'll call and get the lamp they owe me; even if the one that's in there is still working.

like i said, if they don't want to re-renew it then i'll know it's time to start getting ready when this one fails.

it would be nice if it lasted another year or two. if the current lamp goes out (replaced early this year) then i'll get the replacement from BB, keep my spare and start looking at what i'll get.

i don't care what anyone says, the sony RPHDTV's were great. if it wasn't for that OB issue, they would probably still be making them and tearing up some mitsubishi ass doing it too! so far nobody that's come over that i haven't told or shown says "so, that's a RPTV you have there" so far they all say "man, that's a big tv screen and a great picture!"

i'm gonna ride that wave as long as i can!

i may look into my settings later. i think most of them are the default settings since i got the last OB replaced a couple years ago.

[Silo5]

KDS-60A3000 owner here. Still on my original bulb and haven't had any OB issues yet (knocks on wood). Proud owner since 11/25/2007. Picture quality is still great and probably won't upgrade until this one kicks the bucket(knocks on wood again!!)

I have my '805 and cable box connected to it. Cable box connected via component cables as I ran out of HDMI inputs on my '805.

I use the custom picture setting calibrated via Disney's WOW disc.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

you just knew i was gonna post here!

Indeed, Solar, indeed...

I'll keep it until BB GS says they won't offer me another extended warranty. then i'll start thinking about another tv. i have a spare lamp on hand and they own me a lamp with my current extended warranty which is up in November this year. i'll call and get the lamp they owe me; even if the one that's in there is still working.

like i said, if they don't want to re-renew it then i'll know it's time to start getting ready when this one fails.

it would be nice if it lasted another year or two. if the current lamp goes out (replaced early this year) then i'll get the replacement from BB, keep my spare and start looking at what i'll get.

i don't care what anyone says, the sony RPHDTV's were great. if it wasn't for that OB issue, they would probably still be making them and tearing up some mitsubishi ass doing it too! so far nobody that's come over that i haven't told or shown says "so, that's a RPTV you have there" so far they all say "man, that's a big tv screen and a great picture!"

i'm gonna ride that wave as long as i can!

i may look into my settings later. i think most of them are the default settings since i got the last OB replaced a couple years ago.

Thanks for your thoughts, Solar -- you actually kept the set on total default without adjusting anything even according to some setup discs?!?

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by Silo5

KDS-60A3000 owner here. Still on my original bulb and haven't had any OB issues yet (knocks on wood). Proud owner since 11/25/2007. Picture quality is still great and probably won't upgrade until this one kicks the bucket(knocks on wood again!!)

I have my '805 and cable box connected to it. Cable box connected via component cables as I ran out of HDMI inputs on my '805.

I use the custom picture setting calibrated via Disney's WOW disc.

Thanks, Silo!

I can't believe you've had no bulb replacements yet since '07! I am on my second bulb, but no optical block issues. Are you using your PS3 as a BD player, running through the Onkyo?

[solarrdadd]

yeah, for the most part. of course i'm 50 so my memory isn't what it use to be i don't think i changed too much if anything after getting the second OB replaced. mind you, i'm easy to please!

i might have toned down the color intenisty a little but, like i said, once i check and right things down, i'll post here.

best tv i've ever owned and owned the longest too and with no love lots either!

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

yeah, for the most part. of course i'm 50 so my memory isn't what it use to be i don't think i changed too much if anything after getting the second OB replaced. mind you, i'm easy to please!

i might have toned down the color intenisty a little but, like i said, once i check and right things down, i'll post here.

Yeah, please do check and post -- I'd be curious to know if you're running in complete Vivid default mode, or Standard...

and with no love lots either!

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Thanks, Silo!

I can't believe you've had no bulb replacements yet since '07! I am on my second bulb, but no optical block issues. Are you using your PS3 as a BD player, running through the Onkyo?

I did use the PS3 as my BD player until I got the Oppo-93. But they are both going through the '805, as well as the Xbox360.

Yeah, I've been fortunate on my bulb. I'll have to look up the hours later to see how many I have on it.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by Silo5

I did use the PS3 as my BD player until I got the Oppo-93. But they are both going through the '805, as well as the Xbox360.

Yeah, I've been fortunate on my bulb. I'll have to look up the hours later to see how many I have on it.

Oh, okay because in your sig I see you are still runnin' a Sony BD player...

[pentatonic]

KDS-60A2000 since early 2006, 1 OB changed, original bulb (will have to check the hours, it's been a long time) I use cnet's settings. I really think these sets when set right are still wonderful, great picture. I am in no hurry to change. Feeding it through my Oppo BDP-80, Toshiba HD-A2, Cisco HD PVR all going through my Denon 987. Still great after all these years.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Oh, okay because in your sig I see you are still runnin' a Sony BD player...

The first part of my sig is my basement HT and the Oppo is listed last. The other equipment listed is players/TVs in other rooms in my house. The PS3 is still with my basement HT and the Sony player you are referring to is in the upstairs living room.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

KDS-60A2000 since early 2006, 1 OB changed, original bulb (will have to check the hours, it's been a long time) I use cnet's settings. I really think these sets when set right are still wonderful, great picture. I am in no hurry to change. Feeding it through my Oppo BDP-80, Toshiba HD-A2, Cisco HD PVR all going through my Denon 987. Still great after all these years.

Hey, penta!

Thanks for sharing your experiences in the thread! Boy -- it seems like I'm the only one here with the "tiny, microscopic" 50" SXRD A2020 series, huh? All you playas are runnin' 60 inches and higher...

You too are on the original bulb too, huh? Wow. Perhaps it's because I'm set up in the slightly brighter/hotter Standard picture mode; we're on our second lamp, but no optical block issues as of yet. I hope it stays that way because we cannot afford to get a new display AT ALL any time soon (I thought we were going to be able to upsize to a 70" LCD but that has changed unfortunately).

Your cnet settings have you in Standard mode, do they not?

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by Silo5

The first part of my sig is my basement HT and the Oppo is listed last. The other equipment listed is players/TVs in other rooms in my house. The PS3 is still with my basement HT and the Sony player you are referring to is in the upstairs living room.

Ahhhh -- okay. I didn't notice the Oppo listed last there! I see it now...

I'm always so amazed when I look at your system and room pics because the setup is so like mine, what with your SXRD snuggled into a wall unit, your Onkyo behind the glass door of a cabinet that's part of the wall unit (ours is on the right side cabinet though), your center speaker on a shelf above the SXRD and the Polk towers to the sides plus sub in the left corner...we have an almost identical setup, save for the fact that my display is ridiculously smaller than yours, my Polk towers (RTi12's in Black Oak) are sitting flush and not toed-in against the wall unit ends and I'm running in-ceiling surrounds...

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Hey, penta!

Thanks for sharing your experiences in the thread! Boy -- it seems like I'm the only one here with the "tiny, microscopic" 50" SXRD A2020 series, huh? All you playas are runnin' 60 inches and higher...

You too are on the original bulb too, huh? Wow. Perhaps it's because I'm set up in the slightly brighter/hotter Standard picture mode; we're on our second lamp, but no optical block issues as of yet. I hope it stays that way because we cannot afford to get a new display AT ALL any time soon (I thought we were going to be able to upsize to a 70" LCD but that has changed unfortunately).

Your cnet settings have you in Standard mode, do they not?

Nope, i'm rock'in a 55", just 5 over your under!

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Hey, penta!

Thanks for sharing your experiences in the thread! Boy -- it seems like I'm the only one here with the "tiny, microscopic" 50" SXRD A2020 series, huh? All you playas are runnin' 60 inches and higher...

You too are on the original bulb too, huh? Wow. Perhaps it's because I'm set up in the slightly brighter/hotter Standard picture mode; we're on our second lamp, but no optical block issues as of yet. I hope it stays that way because we cannot afford to get a new display AT ALL any time soon (I thought we were going to be able to upsize to a 70" LCD but that has changed unfortunately).

Your cnet settings have you in Standard mode, do they not?

I'm on my 3rd lamp and had 2 OB's replaced! But, I'm still gonna keep this set as long as the OB continues to work and a long as BB is willing to give me another warranty renewal! The lamps are available on Amazon so I'm not worried about that!

[oldgame]

I have a KDS50A3000 in my living room and like it alot more than my Sony in my HT room. I am on my 3rd bulb and I just enjoy the picture alot more. I think the rear projection looks more natural, and easier on the eyes.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by oldgame

I have a KDS50A3000 in my living room and like it alot more than my Sony in my HT room. I am on my 3rd bulb and I just enjoy the picture alot more. I think the rear projection looks more natural, and easier on the eyes.

I agree.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

Nope, i'm rock'in a 55", just 5 over your under!

Oh, yeah, well I meant everyone other than Solar...

How you likin' your 55" size still -- good enough for you? How far do you sit again? I recall you telling me that your girlfriend or fiance mentioned it was like "being at the IMAX" watching your SXRD...

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

I'm on my 3rd lamp and had 2 OB's replaced! But, I'm still gonna keep this set as long as the OB continues to work and a long as BB is willing to give me another warranty renewal! The lamps are available on Amazon so I'm not worried about that!

I hear ya...

There's absolutely nothing wrong with our A2020 model either, it's just that I'd like to get a much bigger sized screen because of our seating distance...

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by oldgame

I have a KDS50A3000 in my living room and like it alot more than my Sony in my HT room. I am on my 3rd bulb and I just enjoy the picture alot more. I think the rear projection looks more natural, and easier on the eyes.

Thanks for sharing!

First, let me say, based on checking out your gallery -- you have some awesome Trek memorabilia! I'm a Trekkie as well, and have gone to the Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton dozens of times too...what an awesome place, especially the "timeline museum" you walk through upon entering. Really something extraordinary for fans; it's really a shame they shut that down. That hotel has never been the same without the Star Trek Experience -- in fact, it recently changed from a Hilton property to some generic "Las Vegas Hotel" or something like that; from what I understand and have heard, the place sucks.

I remember going into Quark's bar and having the Romulan Ale and shopping in the gift store right next door...wow, that's bringing back memories! That place will be sorely missed...