petetherock 31 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 It's been almost ten years since the heyday of Pioneer and Panasonic - more than 2000 posts I recall.. Since then there has been a lot more projectors and of course OLED TVs, which have certainly generated a lot of excitement. Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 31 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just posting some links to settings for the Z9D: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DHbOHnfinMFLuJCwwf52Lnm-FQ9etqNy8dIKNHlxBk0/edit#gid=0 https://www.avforums.com/threads/sony-kd-65-75zd9-settings-thread.2057416/ https://www.avforums.com/video/sony-kd-65zd9-best-tv-picture-settings.12935 http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-lcd-flat-panel-displays/2545769-official-sony-xbr-65z9d-owner-s-thread-no-price-talk-please-88.html#post46576609 https://www.avforums.com/threads/sony-kd-65-75zd9-settings-thread.2057416/ How to check the hours: 1. TV must be in standby mode. (Power off). 2. Press the following buttons on the Remote Control within a second of each other: DISPLAY > Channel 5 > Volume - > POWER. (Make sure to hit Volume- and NOT Volume+.) The panel hours will be the third number at the bottom left of the screen as illustrated below. To exit the self-check diagnostic screen, turn off the power to the TV by pressing the POWER button on the remote or the POWER button on the TV. Some 3D settings for the Z9D: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-lcd-flat-panel-displays/2545769-official-sony-xbr-65z9d-owner-s-thread-no-price-talk-please-192.html#post50046561 FW history: Here are the firmware releases I have: 2016-11-18 - sony_dtvota_2016_1600612100_naa_auth: "This software update (version PKG6.0612.0004NAA) provides general performance improvements of the TV." Last Marshmallow release 2017-05-10 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602414100_naa_auth: Android N Picture-in-picture while in an app Task-switching Samba Interactive TV Asphalt Nitro BT audio support (only applicable to E models and not the Z) Hybrid Log-Gamma (can be used via USB/Home Network and HDMI) Improved Settings Screen (Shows up as a pane on the right instead of taking the whole screen) Can use multiple Google accounts on the TV 2017-07-11 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602648100_naa_auth: This software update (version PKG6.2648.0065NAA) provides the following changes and benefits: Improvements over version PKG6.2414.0040NAA: Adds support for the Amazon® Alexa™ app that runs on Amazon Echo™ devices Resolves an issue where optical digital sound sometimes stops Resolves an issue where the TV speakers and the sound from the PS4 controller are out of sync Resolves an issue where frame drops occur and the AV is out of sync when playing 4K HDR 60fps content 2017-10-03 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602669100_naa_auth: Not sure about what's changed in this release. The notes I have are as follows. Adds support for the Amazon® Alexa™ app that runs on Amazon Echo™ devices Resolves an issue where optical digital sound sometimes stops Resolves an issue where the TV speakers and the sound from the PS4 controller are out of sync Resolves an issue where frame drops occur and the AV is out of sync when playing 4K HDR 60fps content 2017-11-07 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602676100_naa_auth "This software update (version PKG6.2676.0070NAA) adds the Google Assistant function." 2018-01-16 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602818100_naa_auth: This software update (version PKG6.2818.0070NAA) provides the following benefits: Improves general performance of the TV Adds support for Dolby Vision™ content 2018-03-20 - sony_dtvota_2016_1602858100_naa_auth: This software update (version PKG6.2858.00082NAA) provides the following benefits: Improves general performance of the TV Improves performance for Amazon Prime® video playback Resolves a condition where a short beeping sound is heard when changing channels Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 31 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Some reviews of the ZD9: [embed=425,349] [/embed] Link to post Share on other sites
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Doggie Howser 8 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 AppleTV 4K DV already works - looks phenomenal Link to post Share on other sites
eggz 0 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I found this pretty useful to reduce some of the lag in the Android system in Sony TVs Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 31 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 AppleTV 4K DV already works - looks phenomenal Thanks Waiting for it to come to the players. I guess LG's implemented system seems more robust. Sony requires the player to have the needed code for DV to work. Looking forward to seeing it. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
shk 0 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Sony's android tv Youtube does not support HDR. If you want youtube HDR on your Sony TV you can consider installing this alternate youtube app. https://smartyoutubetv.github.io/ Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 31 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 I got sent some questions which I think current Z9D owners may be able to - please ask in the forum guys, my set hasn't arrived yet :) Q1: Is the power cord detachable Q2: Is the blinking / flashing issue seen in the AVS forum fixed or do we have it locally? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
petetherock 31 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Some notes about Sony's pricing.. They are pretty strict on discounts, almost Mac-like in keeping prices consistent.. LG often organises sales, with real discounts, freebies etc. The stores also price the runout items at real discounts. For Sony, you need to approach the sales staff, intimate to them that you are really in the market and willing to buy right there. If there are runout stuff, you are likely to get a good deal. If you offer to buy the insurance/warranty, the sales staff will be more likely to package something together for you. Since there are a few folks looking for the Z9D, why not come together and talk to the reps together? All the best, and enjoy your buys! Link to post Share on other sites
shk 0 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I got sent some questions which I think current Z9D owners may be able to - please ask in the forum guys, my set hasn't arrived yet :) Q1: Is the power cord detachable Q2: Is the blinking / flashing issue seen in the AVS forum fixed or do we have it locally? Cheers Q1 : Didn't really see how it was attached during the installation but I somehow couldn't get it detached from the TV. Afraid might damage the socket (if it exists) or cable, hence never dare use too much force so gave up. Q2 : Oh, don't worry about all those issues discussed in those AVS or AV forums. Most if a not all have already been resolved with the firmware updates. I never have had any issue since the previous firmware update before the current one. Used to have some motion issues at the beginning but now the set is working perfectly, better than my newer 9400E. Link to post Share on other sites
rayleh 7 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Detachable cord important for me as I run the cables thru my feature wall. I was told by the sales at Best that it is detectable but best to double check the manual. I am also looking for a 65” TV, maybe a 9000 or 8500 series. Link to post Share on other sites
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