Thank you
@Mallett94 for taking the time to reply and with such an informed reply too.
So, it has occurred to me over the past few days, part of the problem for me is the fact I am running everything through my receiver.
This limits me on the settings I can adjust on a preset without having every input affected. Hooking everything up to the TV isn't an option, unfortunately, as the rear of the TV isn't accessible to me, should I ever need to disconnect or reconnect a component.
So, I thought if I change source, I can change preset.
Just to clarify, I have an Onkyo receiver with a Panasonic UB820, a PS5 and a Sky Q all connected to it.
The PQ via the PS5 and UB820 can be excellent. If i turn off the motion processing, which isn't really required buy either (is my understanding) it has looked superb with certain films. Edge of tomorrow for instance via blu-ray is amazing. Deep black aliens, rich orange fire and explosions and no hint of blur from the action sequences.
It goes without saying my collection of DV 4K UHD discs looks great.
Then switch back to Sky Q and it looks appalling. As I said in my OP, when the TV was first set-up, my instinct was to disengage all of the motion processing, so the custom preset resembled the isf Expert Dark Room preset from my LG C9, which has nothing by way of processing enabled.
There is no detailed description of what settings do, just a brief note next to each setting. And I miss the lack of a manual that explains the settings.
Don't get me wrong about my fellow owners over on the A90J thread, they appear good people and all share their happiness with their new TV. I'm conscious of that and so don't want to bring down the mood. I mentioned once about being unhappy. Once I realised I was alone in feeling like that, I decided to keep my disappointment to myself.
With that in mind, and considering the rave reviews the A90J is getting left, right and centre, there must be a great TV within the settings, I either have to accept that the Sony's are reliant on processing or see if the retailer will consider swapping it.
Could it be it is purely due to my lack of understanding what is and is not of benefit to the PQ? Because of my lack of familiarity, having switched brands.
Based on your initial reply, I have immediately re-engaged Reality Creation, whacked it up to max and then switched it to auto and will monitor the PQ.
Re Motionflow, the default is custom and both sliders for smoothness and clarity are set at minimum. At the bottom under 'calibration settings',
this link will give you more of an idea of the options available.
I really crave information.
Thanks again for taking the time to reply
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