Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR5

Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR5 is a 52-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $3,750.This product 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.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit 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 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: A liquid crystal display TV, suited for home entertainment as well as work place applications.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In general, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: KDL52XBR5

• General

• Product Type 52 in LCD TV
• Series BRAVIA XBR
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 55.9 in
• Depth 15.1 in
• Height 35 in
• Weight 108 lbs
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• 120Hz Yes
• LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 18000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Zoom, Wide Zoom, Normal, Full
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
• Additional Features MotionFlow, Game mode, Clock, Sleep timer

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 1080p
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound, Virtual Dolby Digital
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear

• Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 320 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 18 months warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 18 months

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 55.9 in x 4.8 in x 32.6 in x 92.6 lbs

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  Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR5

  Price: $2,954.00 - $3,399.99

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 18000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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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