Sony Bravia KDL-37M3000

Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-37M3000 is a 37-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,070.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.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: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: KDL-37M3000

• General

• Series BRAVIA
• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 36.3 in x 4.4 in x 24 in x 41 lbs, Panel with stand - 36.3 in x 10.5 in x 25.9 in x 48.9 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1500:1
• Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 180 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790