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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40NX700 LED 40" Preview

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Sony 40" BRAVIA KDL-40NX700

Sony 40" BRAVIA KDL-40NX700

Summary

  • Product Name: BRAVIA KDL-40NX700
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Review Date: May 06, 2010 02:10
  • MSRP: $1529.99
  • First Impression: Pretty Cool

Model #: KDL-40NX700 

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

BRAVIA Internet Video : Ready

BRAVIA Internet Widgets : Yes

DLNA : Renderer (Photo/JPEG); Renderer (Music/LPCM,MP3); Renderer (Video/MPEG2,AVCHD); Client (Photo/JPEG); Client (Music/LPCM,MP3); Client (Video/MPEG2,AVCHD)

DLNA : Yes

Photo MAP : Yes

Backlight Off Mode : Yes

Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes

Eco Settings : Yes

Energy Saving Switch : Yes

Energy Star compliant : Yes

Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) : 136.0kWh/year

Idle TV Standby : Yes

LightSensor Technology : Yes

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)

Audio Return Channel : Yes

Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital

Finish (Surface Color) : Black

HDMI InstaPort : Yes

Illuminated Sony Logo : Yes

XMB : Yes

Dimensions (Approx.) : 39 1/4 x 26 1/2 x 11 1/2" (994 x 673 x 290mm) with pedestal; 39 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 2 5/8" (994 x 641 x 64mm) without pedestal

Weight (Approx.) : 49.8 lbs. (22.6kg) with pedestal; 42.3 lbs. (19.2kg) without pedestal

Power Consumption (in Download Acquisition Mode) : 18 W

Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 109W

Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.13W

Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz for UL,cUL 50/60Hz for other

Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V for UL,cUL AC110-240V for other

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

Speaker Configuration : 2

Speakers (Total) : 2

Auto Photo Mode : via HDMI, via DLNA, via USB

Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI : Cinema, Sport, Music, 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

Edit Channel Labels : Yes

Favorites : Yes

Info Banner : TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS

Input Skip : Automatic

Label Inputs : Yes

Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish

On-Screen Clock : Yes

On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes

On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes

On/Off Timer : Yes

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

Parental Control : Yes

Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes

Picture Frame Mode : Yes

Quick Start : Yes

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

Show/Hide Channels : Yes

Sleep Timer : Yes

Stand Swivel : Yes

Stand Swivel Range : Left 20°/Right 20°

Stand Tilt : Yes

Stand Tilt Range : 2position 0°/ Back 6°

Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes

TV Guide On-Screen : Yes

Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes

Theatre Mode with Cinema Surround : Yes

USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (jpeg), Photo Viewer (RAW), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (AVCHD), Video Player (AVC), Video Player (MPEG4)

USB Player : Yes

Upward Style : Yes

White Balance : RGB Gain/Bias

Wireless LAN : Integrated

Backlight Type : Edge LED

Deep Black Panel : Yes

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 (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)

TV System (Analog) : M

TV System (Digital) : ATSC

Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM

Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC / NTSC

5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes

5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes

Alternate Audio (Digital) : yes

Audio Out : Variable/Fixed

Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes

Auto SAP : 20FM/10AM

Clear Voice : Yes

Dolby : Dolby Digital

Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes

Sony Original Surround : Yes

Sound Enhancer : Yes

Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom

SteadySound Automatic Volume Control : Yes

Stereo System : MTS

Surround Effect : Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game

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

Deep Color : Yes

Live Color Technology : Yes

MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes

Motionflow Technology : 120Hz

PhotoTV HD : Yes

Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sports, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom

Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 3 Technology

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

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts

Online Instruction Manual (Reference Book) : Yes

VESA Hole Pitch : 300x300 M6

VESA Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)

Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 3 (2 Side/1 Rear)

Audio Out : 1 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1(1 Side) (Composite input common use))

Composite Video Input(s) : 2 ( 1 Side (Component input common use)/ 1 Rear)

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

Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear)

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

HDMI PC Input : Yes (see owner's manual for supported timings)

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

RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)

The KDL-40NX700 features a stunning monolithic design with a unique six-degree tilt option, the Edge LED backlit BRAVIA NX700 Series HDTV creates a remarkable sense of space by allowing you to position the TV at lower levels for a more comfortable viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology delivers smooth motion detail in fast-paced scenes while BRAVIA Engine 3 video processor produces superior, life-like image with amazing contrast and color. Integrated BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets, built-in Wi-Fi, a USB input and LightSensor technology round out the feature set.

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