Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-32L4000 is a 32-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $700. This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability: Designed for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money. In terms of viewable size, liquid crystal display TVs having comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $875.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Sony KDL-32L4000 - 32 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
32 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
31.8 in x 3.9 in x 21.5 in - Without stand
Weight:
29.8 lbs
Enclosure Color:
Chrome
,
Satin black
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1366 x 768
Display Format:
720p
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog/digital combo
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Additional Features:
V-Chip
,
On-screen menu
,
Channel labeling
,
Parental control
,
3:2 pull down compensation
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
DVR:
None
DVD:
None
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120/230 V
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty