Change These Settings Right Now on Sony TVs

[@suedepup]

Nice new series. Glad you are doing this for all brands across the board.

[@gosman949]

This is excellent! Please do this for all the major brands.

[@burnsyd17]

That Caleb dip into the background "oh yes we actually ARE".... ;)

[@OtterloopB]

Got my A95L a few months ago. Learning the menus was a game changer and I've never seen movies or games look as good as they do now. ... But man do I wish there were videos that explained the Sound Equalizer 😂

[@Dan84888]

Had my 95L for 6 months now . Absolutely phenomenal tv. My favourite is Dolby vision bright mode picture is incredible. Sound Equalizer nobody has put a video trust me I've looked. I just adjusted to my liking

[@gosman949]

about to order a a95L (on sale haha). What is wrong with the sound equalizer?

[@delivrex]

5:53 did Caleb just pull a TOASTY live from Mortal Kombat lol

[@Caleb_Denison]

I’m here to serve

[@LeezahB]

Thanks! This was very helpful! My Sony TVs menus don’t look exactly like that, and I have some of those settings already, but I know where to look and am going to double-check some of the settings on both my TVs. 🙂

[@baningishembe6528]

yeah, thanks men. i saw the other chap sneaking from behind U, i followed YOUR advises including that display & sound "(picture &motion)" idea. executed it, now i will see the results. the hdmi signal format including hdmi 3 "(arch)" & hdmi 4 are both set on enhanced format, displaying 4k supported images. MUCH APPRECIATED, truth be told

[@greeneye5977]

I have found that just a little bit of motion smoothing can help with judder.

[@dapperdan817]

Nice, but you should mention that motion smoothing can add artifacts to the image in scenes with fast moving elements. I have seen that on old and even on brand new TVs.

[@myusrn]

if i leave the ambient light sensor enabled is that in theory supposed to be adjusting brightness, and contrast, for both sdr and hdr content dynamically based on day or night sunlight or artificial lighting or watching in dark room?

[@scottsacala]

Wow, I'm early for once! That demo TV looks good! A95L? The settings menu looks pro compared to the ones I've tried with Hisense, LG, and Samsung

[@myusrn]

Can you use a pair of alex echo speakers for a bluetooth connected soundbar on tv's like sony using google TV or is this only possible on TV using fireTV OS?

[@liammiller9246]

Love the series keep it up 🙌🏻

[@LaughMuBai]

Brilliant, thanks!

[@yxh9876]

Do you have to plug apple TV into one of the HDMI 2.1 ports or will the HDMI 2.0 port work just fine? Considering that I have a soundbar and a ps5 which are likely to take up those 2.1 ports.

[@504cool]

To me, I find that the picture quality on the Apple TV looks better in the 4K120 port, but some may not notice the difference. I had a CX (which has 4 HDMI 2.1 4K120 Ports and noticed something like “off” when I got to Sony. Switching did the trick. I ended up buying a switch that did Dolbyvision, VRR and 4K120 and things have been fine. I have an A95L.

[@leighmaddock3323]

I don't have an apple TV but from a quick google search it only supports 4k@60hz, so no, you don't have to use a HDMI 2.1 port. One of the 2.0 ports will be fine. Just make sure you turn on enhanced mode for the input so it can pick up HDR properly.

[@yxh9876]

@ I get what you’re saying but Apple TV actually has an hdmi 2.1 port and that confuses me. Also, in recent years Apple TV is supporting VRR, which seems to only work with port 4 of Sony.

[@504cool]

@ I’d imagine it works on Port 3 too, however if you’ve got some sort of AV System as many do, it’s occupied.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Right now today, the only things that can really take full advantage of the HDMI 2.1 port's higher bandwidth (up to 48 Gbps) are PS5's, XBOX Series X's and high-end gaming PC's with advanced, premium-level high-performance graphics cards from companies like NVIDIA, Intel and AMD.

[@paulshelton7574]

This was a great video - thanks for making it!

[@Wiggywoo1977]

Very helpful video thank you very much. Loved the Caleb influence.

[@levinile7221]

Love these “How to” videos!! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@GeoFavTech]

Another thing you miss TVs take an extra 100 hrs of being on before it’s dialed in out of the box. I always leave the TV on for a whole week on various channels. Then reset the TV and walla the settings you redialed in the picture has a nicer dynamic image.

[@movie_av_impulse]

The Caleb Cameo 😂

[@starshiptrooper2354]

Very informative. I havexa Sony and Samsung. So we like to see more

[@jesse-mg1hx]

Have had Sony Bravia for couple years now and most settings are set to auto, i trust the process system and it’s served well. Yes even motion smoothing and ambient lighting, it makes the picture not blinding and easy for my eyes to follow along with motion.

[@jesse-mg1hx]

The other setting that do not have auto option they are set to low, except for local dimming that is set to high

[@francois-pierrethibault2651]

Do the same for Hisense

[@SynjynB]

VIDEO BOMBER!!!!!!

[@MarkPhippard]

Aside from turning off Eco Mode on my A95L, I have mostly just flipped between the different picture modes and some of the settings like Dolby vision, based on the content. I prefer the Cinema preset for most content. I have varied the Dolby Vision modes based on what I was watching. If you have Disney+ the Taylor Swift Era Tour is a really cool showcase for Dolby Vision highlights. It looks stunning in all 3 of the modes.

[@RobertK1993]

Custom Picture Mode best for SDR/HDR 10 content 😮

[@MarkPhippard]

@@RobertK1993 no thanks

[@paulread4119]

I can’t change the seperate SDR / HDR settings on my 4 K Sony television. Even Sony Australia didn’t know how to do it.

[@AP-hn8wd]

7:35 Did Sony remove “Enhanced format (Dolby Vision)’ under ‘HDMI singnal format’ on the newer TVs? Still rocking my Sony A90J Master Series and it has it.

[@mustafahussain3972]

Me too still amazing tv

[@bigcdub]

Nope, it’s still on my A95L…

[@LacedChux]

nope. I have it on my bravia 7

[@MattyDaddy14]

This was helpful. Now if only you obliged “best options first calibrated settings”. Now that would be awarding! 🎉 I know ya can’t do this for all models. But a good starting point would be awesome 🎉

[@akarag1]

Thank you! Great info! Just got my Bravia 7 and your video helped me a lot. Now if only you could explain why only empty folders of movie files are being shown in the media player (or VLC) via usb ? How can we play a movie via usb?

[@ShuFromChina-SYE]

Hmm they look like the settings UI for the newer Sony TVs. Mine still has "cinema, standard, vivid, photo, Imax Enhanced, Custom" picture modes for SDR. I normally go with Custom.

[@Kazuya88]

5:53 After watching sooo many videos with Caleb, I KNEW he would show up at that moment. 😂👍🏻

[@jesusfreakz0909]

When comes to: (Black adjust & Adv contrast Adjuster in the brightness category, should both these settings be turned off?? I noticed in the section of the video dealing with adjusting brightness both of these settings are off; I didn’t know if they were turned off manually or by default.

[@fahdidrees]

Is there a difference in choosing any TV, whether I use Apple TV or not, because in my opinion the Apple processor is the one that does all the processing, the TV becomes just a display screen and I do not need to buy a Sony TV for the XR processing?

[@SOULOFBUU7]

Can you remake the video for the Sony folks that have the Bravia cam or would this video recommendations still stand?

[@Capoeiraplaya22]

I’m with Caleb - get rid of the Soap Opera Effect 😂😂😂

[@roryforrester941]

I like the motion smoothing. Max it out don't like judders are blur when I'm watching movie are anything else. My TV my rule my settings

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

@@roryforrester941 Motion smoothing makes everything look fake and like 💩.

[@roryforrester941]

@@Capoeiraplaya22 it's not for everyone I calibrate my TV to my standard to my likeings and it's impossible for to turn off motion smoothing because can't stand judders and motion blur.

[@Capoeiraplaya22]

Not hatin’ - just joking : I turned it off on my A95L because I don’t like it. I’m a big movie guy, especially older movies : & I don’t like seeing Bogie in the soaps 😂 - just my opinion

[@roryforrester941]

@@Capoeiraplaya22 that's so true everyone have there own differences and likeings.

[@ricardoweller6708]

Can you do for LG ?

[@keithwilson965]

How do you get the google streaming service on a Sony tv to quit lagging during playback while having a great connection.

[@BigBoss2000]

The settings page and the home interface looks like mine, but I have a 65’’ tcl tv

[@randelldavis578]

My 2022 model don't have some of the features that's in the video but I will utilize what I can, also I just pulled the trigger on X90L 85" and I will get the most out of this video then. Thanks bro.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Be sure and check for the latest software updates from Sony as some of those settings that you are missing may have been added or modified in the lates firmware and OS updates. Sony does a better job than any other company out there about pushing out useful and meaningful updates for their TVs.

[@Frostbite351]

Have the sony x85l 65inch, 4k blu-ray looks amazing on this. Picture so bright dolby vision hdr is blinding.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Good stuff. But my Sony x90l does not put sdr in parentheses when in the brightness mode. But when in hdr content that is labeled at the top as yours shows. Not a big deal as I assume it’s in sdr if the hdr label is not shown. On not recommending vivid mode I can’t understand why all YT reviewers suggest this. Yes….out of the box vivid is horrible but I have toned it down and use it during the day as my living room is very bright. The picture looks muck cleaner as opposed to using custom during the day. At night I do use Custom or IMAX. But whatever floats your boat.

[@edbl5134]

Do you recommend the X90l? Thinking of grabbing the 75 inch for black friday

[@epenson76]

I have the 75inch x90l I would definitely recommend. I have had mine for 1yr no issues ​@edbl5134

[@michael-4k4000]

The X90L is a true Gamechanger!

[@michael-4k4000]

@@edbl5134highly recommend the X90L and at this price it’s a no brainer buy now. Buy many. Buy with confidence & conviction.

[@MSDOGS1976]

@ I like it. Extreme off angle viewing is not good tho. But that’s not a big deal to me as I sit pretty much straight on. There is some haloing around white lettering but not uncommon for led TVs. But imagine quality is good along with excellent colors. And when watching sports the image quality has an almost 3d look to it. The depth is really nice. So not a perfect tv but pretty nice for the money.

[@aussie8114]

I have 3 Sony's. 42 inch, 50 inch, and 55 inch. The 50 inch is my main one.

[@druid3694]

You should turn that hdr tone mapping off, because it makes your screen more dim.

[@bang1102]

How about the setting for Local Dimming? Why do you suggest Brightness to the Max? It is too bright and not comfortable for my eyes. I prefer set the brightness max 35 on my 77A80L & 65X900H. Even with HDR contents for example Dolby Vision it is comfortable with DV Bright on 30 or DV Dark on 35. More than that is too bright and not for cinema standard that movie director intended. I agree with saving energy off and picture setting in Standard or for some movies in Cinema if the content on SDR or HDR10. For your info my room is not dark, it is common family room with side big windows. CMIIW

[@Florijin]

Cant recommended turning Ambient sensor off on the A80L. Yes on first glance the picture is brighter. But sometimes 'not' - beacuse the white balance curve is also adapted. So the picture is sometimes brighter keeping it on. And last but not least = if your movie is dark, turning it off wont help much!

[@markeemark85]

I have Sony B7 , TV goes into HDR mode automatically when watching HDR content , Brightness and Peak luminance in this mode are auto maxed out as shown on vid. Leave it well enough alone , not sure what there talking about adjusting for HDR, maybe you could turn it down but that ruins HDR

[@ianbower7756]

If motionflow is off there is horrible judder on 24fps camera pans.

[@davidjamescuschieri]

hi i just bought an a 80 l what setting should i apply on it

[@kevin-zd4po]

I can get a 77" Sony a80l for $2200 sealed from best buy. in ur opinion this is better then a Samsung s90d 77"for $2200 ?

[@damianhaber4890]

Get the Samsung s90d

[@pubmeatman]

@@damianhaber4890the Sony is a MUCH better panel.

[@Tomhyde098]

Patiently waiting for LG’s turn

[@peterjohnstone79]

This would me much more useful.If you 1. described how each setting effects the picture image.... ie increase motion flow does x.... and 2. offer your recommendations for each setting as you are professionals, and recommends matter. I know people will still make their own choices but a little guidance is always appreciated .

[@_Refurbished_]

For gaming, for SP games, I turn on motion smoothing. Makes PS5 games look incredibly clear in motion. Sonys implantation is awesome. Also, for gaming, my set is much too dim for HDR, HDR darkens my whole image. I use Extended Dynamic Range at Low to help achieve an HDR styled image using SDR. Works much better than expected! Completely resolved my HDR depression with this set and works for every game, on any generation.

[@SagaciousFrank]

If most people don't take the time to look this stuff up for themselves, then they have more money than sense.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Most consumers are just very poorly informed when it comes to all of this. TV's aren't TV's anymore. They are now very sophisticated LINUX computers with lots of different settings and adjustments. Most won't ever mess with any of those settings at all. They will just take it home, plug it in, do the required initial setup and never even go into any of their menu settings. Many don't even know those menus settings are even there.

[@SagaciousFrank]

@@michaelbeckerman7532 yes, but it makes wonder how many people this video will reach who don't know about any of this. They're probably the sort who just assume everything works as it should and will never try to search for information/a video like this.

[@michaelboldys3330]

The days of having an awesome pleasing image just got complicated.

[@jeffreybower5959]

Nobody needs to set up their TV to match what others say! No TV is perfect or better than another. It's your TV; you set it up the way you like. I just bought the Hisense - 43" Class A7 Series LED 4K UHD HDR WCG Smart Google TV (2024) and i love it! I set up the motion smoothness to the max and watch cable on vivid picture mode using hdmi to cable box and it works well!!

[@michaeldietz2648]

Yahhhh don’t use any streaming service to adjust your HDR settings. That stream is coming in severely compressed and not giving you the proper color or brightness accuracy of what your TV supposed to do. Use a 4K Blu-ray from a dedicated 4K Blu-ray player to adjust those settings so it is more accurate.

[@Natedaskate]

I can’t handle motion smoothing. People hate it when I walk into their house and tell them I’m fixing it … then they go “oh … yeah that’s much better” …. Yeah, stop that crime against my eyes!

[@RobertK1993]

Sony Motion Processing is beyond anything LG and Samsung have doesn't have much soap opera effect

[@Oscar-sz7sp]

I prefer maxed put Motion (soap opera effect), max brightness & luminance 😎

[@kim8416]

Nightmare🤮

[@mareknowakowski1692]

Best alternative for missed 3D

[@Oscar-sz7sp]

@@kim8416 lmao

[@Uncle_Titus]

Who dont know this shouldnt buy a tv 😂 thats basic knowledge.

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

Indeed. I had all of this figured out and more, in just the first couple of minutes of powering on my new TVs for the first time (85" Bravia 9 and 77" A95L).

[@xgvmx]

I like the digital look aka soap opera. It's a digital TV, not analogue. And soap operas don't look like that. I also like vivid or dynamic mode. All the TVs at the store are in vivid or dynamic depending on the brand. But they don't all have the same brightness. I like a bright TV. The picture I see at the store is what I want at home. I don't buy it to dull it down. I set it up, take it off standard, and put it on vivid or dynamic depending on the TV.