Can the Sony KE-42XBR900 be operated without using the Media Box (MBT-XBR900)?
It is not possible, because the Media Box does the entire video processing. I bought a Sony KDE42XBR950 3 days ago, based on your review. The picture quality is excellent, but the screen itself is making a noise; not the fan noise but an electronic one. It varies in pitch according to the picture on the screen. Will this noise disappear with use? It is quite noticeable and appears to come from the two upper corners, behind the panel. This is extremely disappointing considering the amount of money this set cost. Since it was shipped from my brother’s store, it would be difficult to return it to a local retailer. Have you any suggestions? The noise you have described is not a normal or usual problem. Since it is only three days since your purchase, it is well within the warranty period. Try to have a Sony technician inspect your set to identify the problem and suggest suitable solutions. I want to buy a Sony plasma screen but since I am moving to the UK shortly, I need a screen that can
