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Sony 40" BRAVIA KDL-40EX600

Sony 40" BRAVIA KDL-40EX600

Summary

  • Product Name: BRAVIA KDL-40EX600
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Review Date: May 06, 2010 02:10
  • MSRP: $1079.99
  • First Impression: Pretty Cool

Model #: KDL-40EX600 

Video Signal: 1080/60p (HDMI / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i

Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 105W Max

Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.23W Max

Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz

Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

Audio Power Output: 20W (10W x 2)

Speaker Configuration: 2

Speakers (Total): 2

Ambient Sensor: Yes

Auto Photo Mode: via USB

Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI: Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game

Auto Shut-off: Yes

BRAVIA Sync: Yes

BRAVIA Sync Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control)

Channel Block (with password): Yes

Channel Jump: Yes

Channel Labels: Yes

Channel Surf: Yes

Control for HDMI (HDMI CEC): Yes

Edit Channel Labels: Yes

Favorites: Yes

ID-1 Detection: Yes

Info Banner: PSIP, XDS

Input Skip: Manual

Label Inputs: Yes

Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish

On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes

PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component)

Parental Control: Yes

Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes

Picture Frame Mode : Yes

Program Block : Yes

Scene Select : Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General

Short Banner : Yes

Show/Hide Channels : Yes

Sleep Timer : Yes

Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes

Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes

USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)

USB Player : Yes

White Balance : RGB Gain/Bias

Backlight Type : Edge LED

Display Device : LCD

Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13ch UHF: 14-69ch CATV (analog): 1-135ch CATV (digital) : 1-135ch

Color System : NTSC

Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1(Hybrid)

Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)

TV System (Analog) : M

Tuner (Cable) : QAM

Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC / NTSC

Dimensions (Approx.) : 37 1/2 x 24 1/4 x 9 7/8" (952 x 613 x 250mm) with pedestal; 37 1/2 x 22 7/8 x 3" (952 x 581 x 74mm) without pedestal

Weight (Approx.) : 32.9 lbs (14.9Kg) with pedestal; 28.0 lbs (12.7Kg) without pedestal

24p True Cinema Technology : Yes

3D Comb Filter : Yes

4:3 Default : Yes

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes

Auto Wide : Yes

CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes

Cinema Mode : Yes

Live Color Technology : Yes

MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes

Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom

Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 2 Technology

Wide Mode : Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for PC)

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts

VESA Hole Pitch : 300x300(40")

VESA Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

AC Power Input : 1 (Rear) Pigtail

Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 4 (1 Side / 3 Rear)

Audio Out : 1(Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable)

Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Side/1 Rear)

Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)

HDMI Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (2 Side/2 Rear)

HDMI PC Input : Yes

PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)

RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

USB 2.0 : 1(Side)

5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes

5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes

Alternate Audio (Digital) : yes

Audio Out : Fixed

Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes

Auto SAP : 20FM/10AM

Clear Voice : Yes

Dolby : Dolby Digital

Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes

Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom

SteadySound Automatic Volume Control : Yes

Stereo System : MTS

Surround Effect : Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game

Backlight Off Mode : Yes

Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes

Eco Settings : Yes

Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) : 129 kWh

Idle TV Standby : Yes

Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 69.62W

Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.23W

Power Saving Modes : Yes

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Display Resolution : Full HD 1080(1920x1080)

Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Infinite4

Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40"

Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)

Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)

Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital

Finish (Surface Color) : PianoBlack

HDMI InstaPort : Yes

 

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX600 is one of three Bravia-2-powered HDTVs announced in 2010 as part of the KDL-EX600 Series. Unlike the KDL-EX700 models, the KDL-40EX600 is not built for Internet connectivity, although it does, at the very least, still house the Bravia 2 Engine for clear and defined color/picture detail. It is 40” large and features full 1080p HD resolution with an ultra-fast frame-rate. Like its peers, the KDL-40EX600 includes a slew of connectivity options, including composite, component, USB, and HDMI. This means the device can hookup to DVD players, USB MP3 players, Blu-ray disc players, and even Playstation 3 gaming consoles.


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