The television was a replacement but the old TV worked fine. However, hubby fell for the bargain within the Sony shop. They have some real bargains so we bought a Sony DVD player/recorder at the same time.
There was just no 'setting up' involved. The pair 'married' when plugged in and even the SKY hand control works properly now - turns TV off even! Both hand controls work either Sony TV or Recorder so hunting for the correct one is a thing of the past. Haven't felt the need to purchase HD from SKY as the quality is great. I think the TV is ahead of it's time.

Going back to buy hubby a set of surround sound speakers for his Christmas present (his idea not mine). Can't wait personally.