After our old television a seven year old Samsung 32 inch (81 cm) "HD Ready" LCD was getting old and also the distance from the seating position with just under 4 meters designed as a challenge (especially when video text and small fonts ) has sought an adequate successor device. Also the newly added next-generation console should be optimally supported, both in terms of image quality and response time and input lag (delay between any action in the game and on the screen).
Requirement 1: Minimal input lag
Flight, the tape was unsheathed and the TV unit measured with the result that a 48 or 50-inch model would probably fit best, this also corresponds approximately to the usual recommendations for spacing an important point especially in SD material that is today still there to Hauf.
Requirement 2: Screen Size 50 inch
So Google started up and first of all the reviews of the major brands studied (including TrustedReviews, home theater, DVD Area). Quick 4K TVs became clear that the trend already called. And it is probably likely to be difficult in the near future still reasonable Full HD TVs can be found on the market. Personally was quickly discovered that 4K is not required. Apart from that as well as we are for the foreseeable future there is no content for 4K equipment pricing is currently still with a "Premium" -Zuschlag provided. Here, everyone has to decide for himself whether he wants to belong to the "early adopters" today.
Requirement 3: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Well, a good Full HD it should be and the next question was followed by: with or without 3D? I must say that I usually even aware going in the cinema in the 2D version, because the effects are often only mounted. Only 100% animated films use in my opinion, today the 3D potential and in the domestic DVD / Blu-Ray collection can be found for me no 3D versions, justify the higher price. But this is a matter of taste and the here tested Sony there is a sister model with active 3D glasses included with the even two (for 100 euros extra) here should each decide for themselves what it's worth this feature.
Requirement: 4: without 3D
After studying various test candidates, including Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, LG and Sony was relatively quickly obvious that almost all brands except for Sony big problems with the so-called. Input lag have (Samsung was here the rear). Only Sony TVs shone in this category almost exclusively with top marks (the presented device
Building
Included is a base that is quickly installed with the supplied screws. As written in other reviews, the foot construction could be a little more stable, but served its purpose. The fact is that the device remains undisturbed since it was delivered in his place and is not to bring a light touch out of balance.
Installation
After the power cord is connected performs the setup wizard through the commissioning. I operate the device via satellite, which was immediately recognized as an input medium and set up correctly. Possibly confusing is when you initially the question of the content providers "preferred satellite" or "general satellite". Here, the device asks if you are a subscriber of a pay-TV via satellite, sort example. Sky (preferably satellite) and by which the satellite broadcasts. That clears up when you select the corresponding point and an error occurs, the controller allows easy to take a step back. After the obligatory channels run the facility was completed and it was the sort channel in the program. Although very simple (How to) I had this consult the manual. For those who do not want to look here the necessary steps: Press HOME button on the remote control. Then Select "Settings" and the submenu "Digital Settings" select (for satellite) and then "arrange satellite programs". The rest is self-explanatory.
Picture and sound
So now it could go. The image is thanks to the used VA panels (VA = Vertical Alignment technology) extremely high contrast, vivid and independent point of view. Thanks to Sony for use next X-Reality Pro and Motion Flow technology itself SD material looks quite outstanding on the screen. Also material from Netflix (SD, streamed) or DVD is very good upscaled. What was important to me as well and what always is a good test football matches. Here quickly separates the wheat from the chaff and the Sony are no streaks or smearing effects observed. Properly brilliant it is for Blu-Ray material or connecting a game console with the right starting material. All in all, excellent.
Internet features
So far not been tested, I'll get to later.
