Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-52V4100 is a 52-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,115. This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: Has a 52-inch screen size. This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price. This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal. 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: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: In general, this TV's features are as expected for this price.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Sony KDL-52V4100 - 52 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
52 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
49.6 in x 4.7 in x 32.6 in - Without stand
Weight:
70.5 lbs
Enclosure Color:
Gloss piano black
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Display Format:
1080p (FullHD)
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
Technology:
TFT active matrix
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog/digital combo
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
,
8-VSB
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Multi-channel Preview:
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
,
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Additional Features:
V-Chip
,
Game mode
,
Photo TV HD
,
On-screen menu
,
Channel labeling
,
Parental control
,
Contrast enhancer
,
3:2 pull down compensation
,
Ambient light sensor (ALS)
,
Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Sound Effects:
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
DVR:
None
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120/230 V
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty