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spoke to second level escalation [james] told him how the 200 sucks and has since dec 2002 when I bought it and have called tech several times about it. now I see a 300 out and got pissed off that they would offer a new version that does not reset the custom list before addressing the problem in the ones that we already own. his answer, if you want one that does not reset go by the 300. I told him I just paid 800.00 for this piece of xxxx that does not work how about sending me a exchage 300 unit even refurbished he said no way...........sony sucks even their support. they will never see another dollar from me. hope others have better luck................

Produces ridiculously amazing HD picture quality; looks; versatility; DVI output; converts 480i to 480p & 720p to 1080i (if necessary); Sony quality

Price. Considering how much less Direct TV receivers are without HD, this is a lot of money on top of an already expensive HD capable TV. Unplugging unit or power failure can cause you to reset some unit features.

This review is for the HD-200. Expensive unit but delivers amazing HD picture quality. I have never seen anything this crisp, colorful and detailed. I am using this unit along with the Sony KV40-XBR800. Channel surfing is a little slow but tolerable. This also produces great Dolby Digital sound as well thru my Marantz SR-18EX surround receiver. The Sony receiver is sleek looking and attractive in its silver frame. The Sony can convert pictures to just about any possible format you want - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. It has a DVI output for pure digital (but copy protected) link to my TV. Otherwise, you can use the component video cables instead. Non-HD channels also look very solid and clear. I also got a separate antenna for the off-the-air local HD channels - it easily gets integrated into the Sony's remote programming - which is on-screen and easy to use. I am happy with this unit as it has brought my TV to the next level, as HD is everything they said it was. It was pricy, but worth it. This was the way TV is meant to be seen, no question about it, but at a price.

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When You get picture it`s great

For 800.00 dollars it`s junk

Sony sat-hd200,I had to bring Back unit for new one 3 times:singal on sat.A 95-100,B 80-85,C 80-85. station`s breaking up no signal

Picture outstanding, Cool looking, changes channels fast

cat

sony sathd200 First off, This is the best of the worse.... If the power goes out at all it has no memory,,, so all the setting are gone.... My cat ran in to the power cable 3 times... Each time it went off and reset,,, It only takes me 45min to set it up each time...(cat for sale)Remote has to be pointed right at it to change channels, volume for amp is under the top buttons, *** Wait for the sat HD300 coming in August for $600.00 retail

HDTV compatible

Woefully lacking in BASIC features that are in models costing 25% as much

Huge disappointment. I have eight DSS receivers, dating back to the early days of DSS: Sony SAT-A1, Sony SAT-A2, Sony SAT-A3, Sony SAT-A65A, RCA DTC100, Mitsubishi SR-HD500, and now I just purchased two pieces of the latest greatest Sony SAT-HD200. The last three models are all HD compatible. I was looking forward to the new Sony since I find the interface of both the Mitsubishi and RCA models cumbersome at best; my older Sony's had better features and functionality. So I assumed Sony would be adding HD functionality to that strong feature/ease of use heritage. However, the Sony SAT-HD200 is a bomb. After seeing continuous improvement in features over the past decade in Sony DSS receivers, this is a GIANT leap back. They omitted an event timer, which every DSS recevier I own (dating back to 1992) has had, and they also lack many convenience features of the SAT-A65A (their current non-HD model costing $199 or less) such as multiple favorite groupings, channel marks (the convenient screen with your 9 favorite channels), and descriptions of the channels when you are setting up favorites. As a feature set, it is vastly inferior to all my other Sony DSS units including the original SAT-A1 vintage 1991. What was Sony thinking? Unless you desperately need the HD functionality (in which case you should buy a different brand), the Sony SAT-A65A is vastly superior in functionality at 25% of the price. I wish I hadn't bought this. I assumed that timer functionality was included - after all I can't remember buying a VCR, DVD player, DSS, receiver that didn't include ALL the funcitonality of the model it was replacing. I even called Sony to ask if I was missing something in the manual, and after appealing it 3 levels up their hierarchy, they admitted that the timer feature was omitted. Sony is in trouble if this is how they think they should compete.

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Faster and quieter than my pervious Proscan

New Technology, has a way to go with above comments

This Sony HD receiver on my Sony 42 flat Plasma HDTV far out does my pervious Proscan HD receiver on my Proscan 36 CRT HDTV. I never replaced the Sony but with the Proscan, I went through 3 of them. The Sony is faster, yet still slow for my liking on changing HD signals. I have yet to see one work up to par. Then again, I don't have cable nor satilite, but I am watching antenna HD signals. The fan noise can get in the way depending on your set-up or hearing, yet again a vast improvement over the Proscan. A good buy for this new technology, but still needs improvement

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Great picture, great gui, good speed, nice display on unit (time, channel, and music details)

fan noise

Just returned the panny hdtv receiver. The menu was so slow it was unusable. I have a sony directv receiver and it''s menu system is great. The HDTV receiver it the same. With the four patches, the unit works flawlessly.

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Fantastic picture in HD. Great sound. Nice looking unit.

Slow changing of channels. Slower than old Sony I''ve had for 5 or 6 years. Price!

I have been using this unit for several days now and am mostly pleased with it. The HD is spectacular especially on HDNet. Picture on regular channels is about average. The fan that several people mentioned is no big problem since you can''t hear it over the sound of the tv. Sound is good and in Dolby Digital is out standing. One minor gripe is the slow changing of channels.

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Good picture

Fan design

I purchased this receiver and after a couple of days it started heating up to the point that you could not hold your hand on it for more than a few seconds. I returned that unit and got a replacement. The same problem occured on this unit as well. It was so bad that I kept getting error messages indicating to insert my access card. I had to let it cool down, remove the access card and re-insert it. I have returned this one as well and got my money back.

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Seamless integration of terrestrial and satellite channels.

Relatively slow scanning channels via indexes.

Wow, the future is here, and it is impressive. I've been a DirecTV customer for a couple of years, and I purchased this unit recently to complement a new HDTV. The hi-def receiving equipment (24" dish and terrestrial antenna) were installed last night. All of the available channels (standard DirecTV, hi-def DirecTV, re-broadcast local channels, digital local channels) appear in the index mingled together - no more confusing need to remember what the signal source is. Picture and sound are spectacular. Output signal is user-selectable; with component cables connected to the HDTV, I simply selected a 480i/1080i Variable output, and the signal automatically switches to whatever is appropriate for the source. Fan noise, mentioned in other reviews, is noticeable if I open my equipment cabinet door and listen for it, but otherwise it's inaudible. Value is terrific if you keep in mind that it costs to be on the cutting edge. And the remote from my older Sony satellite receiver works this unit just fine, improving the spouse-acceptance factor (no re-training necessary).

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