Sony LCD TV

BRAVIA V-Series televisions are where Full HD 1080 starts. Performance functions like Live Color Creation and the 10-bit panel display assure picture quality, while BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ offers easy one-button operation for enjoying a Sony A/V system. Add a sparkling new black picture frame design, quiet operation, and you have the new BRAVIA V-Series HDTV.

Full HD 1080

There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but BRAVIA® Full HD means you’re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA XBR HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels5 and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with BRAVIA Full HD 1080 products you get it.

1920 x 1080 Native Panel Resolution

When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels 5(more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc™ player.

10-bit Processing and 10-bit Display

While it's great to state that a TV is capable of creating billions of colors it's a whole lot better when you have a display that can actually display them. That's the logic behind Sony's 10-bit processor and 10-bit display. Sony follows 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel, allowing 64 times the levels of color expression than an 8-bit panel. What that translates to is smoother transitions from color to color and subtle color changes faithfully reproduced.

BRAVIA Engine™ EX Full Digital Video Processor

BRAVIA Engine™ EX full digital video processing system is based on Sony's BRAVIA Engine video processing system. It has all of the same functions of BRAVIA Engine plus the added ability to upconvert 480i standard definition signals (such as 480i DVDs and TV broadcasts) via Digital Reality Creation Multi Function v1.0 (DRC-MF v1.0) technology, which renders a picture with four times the density of the original one resulting in a picture with more detail and definition.

Live Color Creation™ System featuring WCG-CCFL

Many colors in the real world such as deep reds, greens and clear blues cannot be expressed with conventional display technologies. Working in combination with the special WCG-CCFL backlight in LCD HDTVs or the optical engine in our MDPJ HDTVs, Live Color Creation technology achieves wide color reproduction using advanced chroma signal processing algorithms. The primary benefits are clear blues, natural greens and an overall vibrant color for all scenes.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) Function

Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) builds on our excellent on-contrast ratio performance of 1,800:11. A Dynamic Contrast Ratio of up to 13,000:12 is achieved by using real-time image processing to adjust the contrast along with optimizing backlight levels. But rather than focus on the "numbers", Sony focuses on actual picture performance avoiding exaggerated blacks where detail can be lost. ACE translates to blacker blacks in darker scenes, as well as better shadow detail in other scenes for a difference that you can see.

24p True Cinema (24p Input Capability)

Many movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps) and prime time TV programs are recorded at 24p. Seizing on an opportunity, some studios are taking a purist approach and encoding high definition video content such as Blu-ray Disc™ in 24p. Sony wisely takes advantage of this by including 24p output capability on our Blu-ray Disc™ players as well as including 24p input capability select 2007 BRAVIA TVs. The benefit? Images are smooth and natural looking. Once you experience 24p video it will be hard to view video without it.

DMex - Ready (Digital Media Extender)

Sony's Digital Media Extender (DMex) ready televisions offer a digital connection path for the addition of the optional modules like the new BRAVIA Internet Video Link. 6 With innovative DMex expansion capabilities featuring the Emmy® award winning XMB user interface, these models are not merely TVs, but powerful entertainment platforms that not only meet your needs today, but extend to add new features seamlessly.

Xross Media Bar® (XMB) interface

When was the last time you saw an on-screen display that was fast, fun and easy to use? Sony's award-winning Xross Media Bar™ (pronounced Cross) provides a logical and fast way to access set up menus, user controls, and more. The on-screen display comes to life by pushing the XMB menu button on the remote. Navigation through the menus is smooth and fast.

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Xross Media Bar® (XMB) interface-3

BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ technology

Sony® created BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ to go beyond basic digital audio and video transmission. Based on the HDMI-CEC function, BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ will be included on select BRAVIA® Theatre home A/V systems and components. This useful function reduces the hassle and time consuming job of powering up, routing signals, etc. to the simple push of one button.8 Want to play your DVD on your Sony® A/V system? Easy, just push PLAY on the BRAVIA® HDTV remote and everything is taken care of for you. Even when the system is off! Want to change from TV sound to digital surround sound through your Sony BRAVIA® Theatre A/V system? Just one push of the Theater Sound button on the remote and voila, surround sound through your system. Want to power down everything once you've finished enjoying it? Push one button and the TV and A/V system powers down. BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ helps make things a whole lot easier to operate.

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BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ technology-3

S-Force™ Front Surround

Built around a sophisticated set of Sony algorithms, the S-Force Front Surround enhancement function generates realistic surround sound from the two speakers in the TV. Unlike some other "virtual surround" technologies, S-Force Front Surround sound does not need to be bounced off of side walls or other surfaces to hear three-dimensional sound. No matter what the size or shape of the room it's possible to hear sounds from behind you.

HDMI™ and PC Connectivity

Designed for maximum versatility, Sony's BRAVIA® XBR-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) is the industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. BRAVIA® XBR Series TVs include (3) HDMI inputs capable of up to 1080/60p. The PC input4 (HD-15 pin) offers up to 1920 x 1080p connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA® XBR Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.

Product Specifications

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Screen Size

46 inch class (45.5 inches measured diagonally)

Television Type

Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Television Type-2

Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Television Type-3

Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Closed Caption (CC)

ID1 Detection

Video Label

Native Resolution

1080p

Contrast Ratio

13,000:1 (Dynamic) 2; 1,800:1 (On-screen) 1

Display Resolution

1920 x 1080

Display Resolution-2

1920 x 1080

Display Resolution-3

1920 x 1080

Tuner

ATSC, Clear QAM5

Video Processing

Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ EX)

Comb Filter

Yes (3D Digital Comb Filter)

Comb Filter-2

Yes (3D Digital Comb Filter)

Comb Filter-3

Yes (3D Digital Comb Filter)

DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry

Yes (DRC MF V1.0)

DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry-2

Yes (DRC MF V1.0)

DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry-3

Yes (DRC MF V1.0)

Game Mode

On/Off

Game Mode-2

On/Off

Game Mode-3

On/Off

Light Sensor

Light Sensor-2

Light Sensor-3

Display Technology

LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)

Display Technology-2

LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)

Display Technology-3

LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)

Backlight Type

WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - CCFL)

Backlight Type-2

WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - CCFL)

Backlight Type-3

WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - CCFL)

High Definition

Yes (Full HD 1080)

High Definition-2

Yes (Full HD 1080)

High Definition-3

Yes (Full HD 1080)

Live Color Creation™

Live Color Creation™-2

Live Color Creation™-3

10-bit Display Panel

BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™

Yes (One-Button Home Theater Control (HDMI-CEC))

10-bit Video Processing

10-bit Video Processing-2

10-bit Video Processing-3

Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction-2

Noise Reduction-3

Audio Power Output

22W (11W x2)

Audio Power Output-2

22W (11W x2)

Audio Power Output-3

22W (11W x2)

Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control

Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control-2

Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control-3

MTS Stereo Decoder

Yes (with SAP)

MTS Stereo Decoder-2

Yes (with SAP)

MTS Stereo Decoder-3

Yes (with SAP)

Digital Amplifier

Digital Amplifier-2

Digital Amplifier-3

Dolby® Digital

Yes (ATSC/QAM only)

Dolby® Digital-2

Yes (ATSC/QAM only)

Dolby® Digital-3

Yes (ATSC/QAM only)

Sound Booster

Sound Booster-2

Sound Booster-3

Voice Zoom

Voice Zoom-2

Voice Zoom-3

S-Force® Front

S-Force® Front-2

S-Force® Front-3

Channel Skip/Add

Channel Skip/Add-2

Channel Skip/Add-3

Favorite Channel

Favorite Channel-2

Favorite Channel-3

Speed Surf™ Channel Selection

Speed Surf™ Channel Selection-2

Speed Surf™ Channel Selection-3

Parental Control (V-Chip)

Parental Control (V-Chip)-2

Parental Control (V-Chip)-3

Programmable Timer

Programmable Timer-2

Programmable Timer-3

Sleep Timer

15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off

Sleep Timer-2

15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off

Sleep Timer-3

15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off

Timer Events

On/Off Timer

Timer Events-2

On/Off Timer

Timer Events-3

On/Off Timer

Clock

Clock-2

Clock-3

Power Save Mode

Standard, Reduced, Picture Off

Power Save Mode-2

Standard, Reduced, Picture Off

Power Save Mode-3

Standard, Reduced, Picture Off

Input Skip

Input Skip-2

Input Skip-3

DMeXTM Ready

Yes (Feature Expansion Capability)

DMeXTM Ready-2

Yes (Feature Expansion Capability)

DMeXTM Ready-3

Yes (Feature Expansion Capability)

Xross Media Bar®

Yes (Graphical User Interface)

Xross Media Bar®-2

Yes (Graphical User Interface)

Xross Media Bar®-3

Yes (Graphical User Interface)

Remote Control

Remote Control-2

Remote Control-3

Optimized Theater Mode

Optimized Theater Mode-2

Optimized Theater Mode-3

Analog Audio Input(s)

5 (4 Rear/1 Side)

Analog Audio Input(s)-2

5 (4 Rear/1 Side)

Analog Audio Input(s)-3

5 (4 Rear/1 Side)

Audio Out (Variable/Fixed)

1 (Rear)

Audio Out (Variable/Fixed)-2

1 (Rear)

Audio Out (Variable/Fixed)-3

1 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s)

2 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s)-2

2 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s)-3

2 (Rear)

Composite Video Input(s)

3 (2 Rear/1 Side)

Composite Video Input(s)-2

3 (2 Rear/1 Side)

Composite Video Input(s)-3

3 (2 Rear/1 Side)

Digital Audio Output(s)

1 (Rear)

Digital Audio Output(s)-2

1 (Rear)

Digital Audio Output(s)-3

1 (Rear)

S-Video Input(s)

1 (Rear)

S-Video Input(s)-2

1 (Rear)

S-Video Input(s)-3

1 (Rear)

Headphone Output(s)

1 (Side)

Headphone Output(s)-2

1 (Side)

Headphone Output(s)-3

1 (Side)

PC Audio Input(s)

1 (Rear)

PC Audio Input(s)-2

1 (Rear)

PC Audio Input(s)-3

1 (Rear)

PC Video Input(s)

1 (Rear) with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection4

PC Video Input(s)-2

1 (Rear) with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection4

PC Video Input(s)-3

1 (Rear) with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection4

HDMI™ Connection(s)

2 (Rear) 1 with L/R RCA audio connections

HDMI™ Connection(s)-2

2 (Rear) 1 with L/R RCA audio connections

HDMI™ Connection(s)-3

2 (Rear) 1 with L/R RCA audio connections

1080/24p Input Capable

Yes (via HDMI™)

1080/24p Input Capable-2

Yes (via HDMI™)

1080/24p Input Capable-3

Yes (via HDMI™)

Power Consumption (in Operation)

260W

Power Consumption (in Operation)-2

260W

Power Consumption (in Operation)-3

260W

Power Consumption (in Standby)

Less than 0.4W

Power Consumption (in Standby)-2

Less than 0.4W

Power Consumption (in Standby)-3

Less than 0.4W

Energy Star® Compliant

Energy Star® Compliant-2

Energy Star® Compliant-3

Limited Warranty

1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Limited Warranty-2

1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Limited Warranty-3

1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Dimensions (Approx) Width

44.7" (1135mm) with pedestal; 44.7" (1135mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Width-2

44.7" (1135mm) with pedestal; 44.7" (1135mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Width-3

44.7" (1135mm) with pedestal; 44.7" (1135mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Height

30.6" (779mm) with pedestal; 28.9" (734mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Height-2

30.6" (779mm) with pedestal; 28.9" (734mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Height-3

30.6" (779mm) with pedestal; 28.9" (734mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Depth

12.0" (306mm) with pedestal; 4.8" (122mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Depth-2

12.0" (306mm) with pedestal; 4.8" (122mm) without pedestal

Dimensions (Approx) Depth-3

12.0" (306mm) with pedestal; 4.8" (122mm) without pedestal

Weight (Approx.)

71.1lbs (32kg) with pedestal

Weight (Approx.)-2

71.1lbs (32kg) with pedestal

Weight (Approx.)-3

71.1lbs (32kg) with pedestal

VESA

Yes (VESA Hole Mount Compatibility for Mounting Applications)

VESA-2

Yes (VESA Hole Mount Compatibility for Mounting Applications)

VESA-3

Yes (VESA Hole Mount Compatibility for Mounting Applications)

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