Is it easy to switch from 3D to 2D or is this model stuck in 3D mode all the time?
1279408
very easy to switch between the 3D and 2D. Using the remote is it simple. I agree with G.L. Fore that the response is slow, but that is OK.
1279409
It's easy you can go into settings to turn it on or off. When I put a 3D movie in my blue ray player the TV ask you if you want 2D or 3D.
1279410
the tv itself asks when u wanna use 3d if it recognize a 3d source like a bluray or videogame. its very easy
1279411
No it can be switched at any time. Using the remote allows this. Sometimes the response is slow; but that is because of the "Smart TV"
1279412
You don't switch anything. You watch a 3D DVD (requires a Blu-Ray) and at that time you don the 3D glasses. Some TV stations broadcast limited programming in 3D (we don't have any in our area). But if that were the case, you would wear the 3D glasses to get the 3D effect. It's just like regular TV programming, where some channels of the same show are HD and some are not. Unless you have a channel that broadcasts in 3D or unless you use a DVD of a 3D movie (in a very high definition player like Blu-Ray), you will automatically view programming and movies in 2D. You don't have to do anything.
492600
Not that I have noticed. Even in 3D mode, the images are crisp and clear. The key with this device is that the quality of the displayed images is all about the custom adjustment to your head and face which is made simple with it's startup calibration process.
481520
I think the 2D to 3D conversion is a big selling point as well as the $500 you mention. I went with the GT25 myself. Great picture.
54106
Yes you can 2d content in 3d. There is a 2d to 3d button on the remote control. The 3d looks ok. But the Xbox is not a blue ray player so you can't play 3d movies with it.
356148
Not completely sure. I hardly have used the 3D feature. I don't remember any switching and I believe I don't have a simulated 3D. I know my other Sony TV does have that feature.
280325
Yes, 3D mode is manually activated. You must view a 3D channel, choose 3D method (split screen, ect), and put on the glasses. You must switch back to 2D mode manually. Of course 2D is the default mode. If you never invoke 3D, you would not know you have a 3D TV.
1103995
My unit gets used daily and is working well. I set it up on installation and have no need to make adjustments however I vaguely recall manually selecting "toggling" through various options. I do not recall the option to input specific horizontal / vertical adjustments. There were many preset options and I eventually found the perfect resolution for my 50" display.
1195258
Thanks for sharing your experience. Now, we are forced to buy a new receiver due to 3D capabilities. It is quite annoying...Regards
1027092
This is the hardest TV I have ever had problems with settings. Lot of this is preference but this this is what I have with dishnetwork 2D (tv service will make a difference). Picture Mode standard user, Blacklight 100, Contrast 80, Brightness 30, Sharpness 15, Color 50, Tint G21, Color Temp C50, Advance Control- Dyanamic Contrast high, Dyanamic color High, Super Resolution Medium, Gamma Low. I have not messed with 3D which is different. at least this will give you a start. Hope it helps.
1498361
Don't listen to the previous answer. It does NOT convert 2D movies to 3D. You can however buy The Sony BDP-S5100 player for little under 100$ and it will have that feature
1965362
3d looks best if the source was shot with dual cameras. The nvidia software that I use as far as I can understand, is not meant for this. Every time I run the nvidia set up, it asks for an entirely different hardware set that i don't have. The software can do the blue red 3d just fine. I have not played any games that are meant to be 3D also. So if it is, I have not found it yet.
1454211
On the remote open options and apps it will show 3d there- I had to google it- but when watching 3d it will automatically switch over
169862
Yes. Whatever is being watched can be converted and then the 3D depth can be changed. Definetly worth buying.
909346
like the other answer says, no the 3010 does not have 2d to 3d on the fly, however it can be done. My protector is connected to a PC with PowerDVD 12, which can change 2d to 3d. However, it doesn't look very good. True 3d is so much better.
1820105
I believe so. I wanted to do about the same thing since I am a 3D developer. But when I ordered it, Amazon came back with it was out of stock and NO Estimated Date of Delivery. So I had to downgrade and get the 5.1 version.
1349516
"Do I need software to view 3D content? Or am I only able to use the 3D button on the panel?" - The 3d button works very well with everything. no extra anything required.
2004722
Well gee, there have been several updates but why exactly do you want the 2.0 update? is it for 3D? if it's for that rest assured that it Works ok