How To Optimise Your Sony TV Settings For Superior Sports Viewing

True sports fans will prize the Sony X90L, available in 55”, 65”, 75”, 85” and 98" As one of 2023’s best Full Array LED TVs with stunning picture quality, big stadium sound and powerful processing, this is the one to watch, says Sony Senior Product and Partner Specialist for Home Entertainment Daniel Kennedy.

In this handy guide, we do a deep dive on the Sony X90L 4K BRAVIA XR Full Array LED Google TV 23 and reveal the best settings for sport on TV.

How To: See Every Goal In Perfect Clarity

It’s all about the Sony Cognitive Processor XR. This clever tech controls the backlight of the Full Array LED screen to deliver ultra-realistic contrast and adjust brightness scene by scene. And the best part is it fires up without you having to lift a finger.

“Whatever you’re watching – whether it’s Friday night footy on free-to-air channels or the US basketball on a streaming app – the Sony XR Processor improves the image quality in real time,” says Daniel Kennedy.

It’s also a winner for crystal clear motion, an absolute necessity for fast-paced sports. XR Motion Clarity analyses movement across several frames to remove judder and blur so you see every baton pass, dynamic kick and figure-skating triple axel in smooth, detailed perfection.

“If you want faster motion processing, this can be easily adjusted in the MotionFlow settings,” says Daniel. “The Smooth option will give you the highest refresh rate for even and consistent vision.”

How To Adjust MotionFlow On Your Sony BRAVIA TV

1. Select the HOME button on your Sony TV remote.
2. Select DISPLAY & SOUND from the on-screen menu.
3. Select PICTURE > ADVANCED > MOTION > MOTIONFLOW > SMOOTH.

How To: Track Your Favourite F1 Around The Course

There’s Ferrari red, McLaren orange, green flags, yellow flags, red flags and blue flags. With a Sony X90L TV and XR Triluminos Pro display tech, you’ll see colour in all its glory, in more than a billion mind-blowing shades. To see hues at their best (not too bright, not too dull) in every sporting arena, John Milonas, The Good Guys Buyer – Televisions, recommends tweaking the Picture Mode on your Sony Smart TV.

“It might surprise you, but often the best picture setting for sports viewing is actually Cinema mode,” says John. “This mode is optimised to give you the most realistic image possible, although you shouldn’t be afraid to play with the individual contrast and brightness picture settings until the display is exactly the way you like it.”

How To Turn On Cinema Mode On Your Sony BRAVIA TV

1. Select the HOME button on your Sony TV remote.
2. Select DISPLAY & SOUND from the on-screen menu.
3. Select PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS > PICTURE MODE >CINEMA.

How To: Hear Every Command From The Coach’s Box

Don’t be fooled by its slim design. The Sony X90L 4K BRAVIA XR Full Array LED Google TV 23 is loaded with powerful audio tech – even a subwoofer. As with your picture settings, this Sony 4K TV will automatically deliver match-fit sound without you having to touch its settings. Acoustic Multi-Audio and 3D Surround Upscaling work together with Dolby Atmos so you hear clear dialogue from those half-time pep talks while being enveloped in the roar of the crowd.

But, if you do want to tune in to even more epic sports audio, there’s a Sports mode for that.

“The vast majority of people never touch the sound settings on their TV but with a brand like Sony, which is generous with its presets, you’d be silly not to make the most of them,” says John Milonas. “Sports mode in particular makes a vast difference in the quality of dialogue you can hear, so you catch all the important game commentary.”

How To Turn On Sports Sound On Your Sony BRAVIA TV

1. Select the HOME button on your Sony TV remote.
2. Select DISPLAY & SOUND from the on-screen menu.
3. Select SOUND >SPORT.

It’s time to go for gold with a supercharged sports TV! Visit us in-store or online to discover the full Sony Australia range and let our friendly experts help you find your perfect match.