Does this have 120 hz if you just view it without the 3d glasses? Or, is it only 120hz if you watch it in 3D?
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The TV has 120 Hz frame rate only in 3D mode. It will be 60 Hz for displaying native 2D signals as well as 2D signals created by the 3D-to-2D feature.
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I think it plays 3D at 60hz for each eye. It plays 2D movies at 120hz, but if I understand correctly, it splits that frame rate between left and right images during 3D playback. I have a sony Blu Ray player plugged in with an HDMI cable. The resolution is 1080p.
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Friend the frequency of the images is super fast super fluid I'm impressed when I see football games and action movies when I live is like you're there and let me correct you is 360Hz not 120Hz thing is that by panasonic through a new technology makes three panels forming synchronize 120Hz 360Hz in full. I just I have a month with this 55-inch TV is perfect and I have no complaints the contrast is good internet applications Llas everything is great you can play well on this TV and control it easily with my SGS3 beyond belief
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this is only a 120hz projector to begin with. However when I choose a 3D source the projector displays 24hz in the lower right. So I just don't know for sure what the 3D refresh is. I can tell you that its fluid and pretty decent looking 3D. I am pretty picky and this is nice looking!
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I'm sorry, but 120Hz looks like poop. It gives movies and TV a weird shimmer about it. I'm well aware of why this occurs and what is happening within the TV, but this is not something I need to just "get used to". I want my movie to look like it did when I saw it in the theaters (obviously scaled down a tad, but that's a different topic), but 120Hz give all the fast movement in the picture an unnatural feel, and looks nothing like the original. I may be alone in my stance, but 120Hz just doesn't sit right with me or my eyes, and it never will.
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Yes. You need the glasses. What happens when you watch a 3D movie without the glasses? You can't see it as well.
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its 240hz on my driect tv, but only 60hz with my ps3. the truemotion is crap get another tv. the munus suck aswell. g-luck
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The refresh rate of 120 hz is for the benefit of this TV's 3D function. Otherwise, according to this article, higher refresh rates don't make sense.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379206,00.asp update: I found this Samsung article on their Clear Motion function. http://www.samsung.com/us/article/clear-motion-rate-a-new-standard-for-motion-clarity
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Any update on this? I'm looking to buy this unit too but want to be able to watch 3D movies on it.
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No. The monitor is a passive-3D. You just need 3D-glasses to enjoy the 3D feature of this monitor.
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We've had the 47KDE and love it, the 3d is good enough to make you duck sitting on the couch thinking you are about to get hit. A great feature is that all those real 3d glasses we "forgot to recycle" at the theater work with it, so we are now up to 12 pairs of glasses. Just make sure you have on a tiltable mount,so you are looking directly at the screen for the full effect. It will be a little fuzzy if you are looking at it at an angle. We mounted ours high on the wall and the 15 degrees of tilt in our mount was perfect to have it aimed down at the couch.
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Michael. I have also read about people turning off the 120Hz. Seems strange that a feature that should "improve" fast motion needs to be turned off! Any owners out there have anything to add? I would love to hear from you.
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I purchased this TV specifically based on Amazon's description that indicated 120 hz. I've run into the same conflicting information that you found and unfortunately (especially for me), it appears that the refresh rate is in fact 6ohz. I spent several days trying to find the 120hz switch in all of the settings and couldn't find it. Finally, I checked in the manual and it says the XBR series of Sony TVs doesn't come with Motionflow (their name for 120hz). I'm still hanging on to the tiniest bit of hope that I'm wrong but I don't think so. If you've seen a 1080p tv play a blueray or hd material with the 120hz on, then you'll know why I'm bummed. It's a truly amazing effect. It doesn't look 3d, but almost like you're watching a play. It's not an effect that would appeal to everyone, but I've seen movies like Spiderman 3, terminator 2 and Pirates of the Carribean and I was blown away. My one bit of hope (and confusion) come from the fact that the previous model (KDL 32XBR4) is described on the Sony website as having Motionflow/120hz but that model was only 720p. I haven't seen what that type of combination looks like, but I'm curious if it still provides the same effect that I've seen on the 1080p models. I spoke to both Circuit City and Best buy reps and both said that there aren't ANY 32" and smaller TVs with 120hz. The smallest it is offered on is 40". Not sure if this helped any but my last bit of research is calling Sony directly and asking them. I'll write back and keep you posted.
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Hi there. I haven't used it often but what I have seen impresses me very much. I would have to agree it is Cinema quality. I like that it's a passive system so I don't need to charge the glasses or waste money on batteries. I am in no way an expert in 3D technology but it impresses a layman such as myself. The tv overall is phenomenal best tv I've ever owned, especially for blu-Ray. Happy hunting.
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It sounds like you have the AutoMotion Plus 120Hz on all the time. This feature gives movies a "lifelike" feel and takes some definite getting used to. It works best for me when watching a blu-ray disk. I actually feel its annoying when NOT watching anything blu-ray.To turn the 120Hz feature off, go to your TV menu -> Picture -> Scroll to "AutoMotion Plus 120Hz" and set it to "Off". I think you'll enjoy your 1080i picture in a more traditional fashion with this off.
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No. This monitors refresh rate is between 50-75hz. A 3D monitor requires 120hz
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This is a 120 Hz monitor with built in emitter and comes with 3D vision 2 glasses. The HE is a 144 Hz monitor with no emitter and no glasses. So with the HE you need to buy emitter and glasses kit in adition to the monitor.