If moving edges show a comb-like pattern, note the item and whether stationary scenes look normal. Check for a documented deinterlacing control in the actual player and compare the same scene where supported. This is different from waiting for network data. Not every artefact has the same cause, and processing defects may already exist in the source. Save original settings and avoid enabling every rendering option for one visible symptom.
Why it matters
Classifying a motion artefact prevents unrelated speed tests replacing picture investigation. Available controls depend on app and device implementation. A precise description, relevant stream information and one supported comparison give the publisher more useful evidence than saying the picture stutters without describing what the edges do.
Work through the steps
- Describe the pattern and motion relationship.
- Record item and supported video information.
- Compare a documented deinterlacing option.
- Restore the original if unchanged or worse.
What to avoid
Do not promise the player repairs defects already encoded into the source. A screenshot can show an edge but not the full motion behaviour, so label its limits and avoid treating it as complete evidence.
The useful takeaway
Name the visible symptom before changing settings. A supported processing comparison fits comb-like edges better than unrelated network changes, while source and player limitations remain separate possibilities.
Sources & further reading
www.sony.com · electronics/support/articles/00190409
References describe the device or technology. They do not establish Hot IPTV content availability. This guide is based on documentation; it is not a hands-on service test.
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Published 29 October 2026 · Hot IPTV editorial team · How we write and update guides