Sony GXD-L52H1

Description: The Sony GXD-L52H1 is a 52-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $4,645.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 TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home theater.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: Overall, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In terms of viewable size, LCD TVs having comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $3,225.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: GXD-L52H1/US

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Depth Up to 1.07 billion colors
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Neutral/Cool)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Display Menu Language Dutch, French, German, Chinese, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Conference/Vivid/Custom

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC4.43

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 14 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x DVI-D input ( 24 pin digital DVI ), 1 x Composite video input ( BNC ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x Speakers output, 2 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ), 1 x HD component video / RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x HD component video / RGB output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Composite video output ( BNC )
• Slot Provided 1 x Expansion slot
• PC Interface DVI

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 380 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years, Limited warranty - LCD display - 1 year

• Sustainability

• 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