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Sony KDL-42XBR950 (discontinued)

Sony KDL-42XBR950

Entered CNET Catalog: 02/12/2004

SKU: KDL42XBR950

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer description

Discover the incredible clarity and superb picture resolution of an LCD WEGA . The KDL-42XBR950 42" LCD WEGA Flat Panel Television features Direct Digital Circuitry, which delivers amazing picture resolution from any source. CineMotion technology helps make your movies look great, and the DVI-HDTV input hooks you up to High Definition content. Advanced Memory Stick media allows you to view high definition digital images and the Built-in ATSC/QAM tuner provides high definition broadcast. No matter where you sit, the picture is great, thanks to Digital Reality Creation. Upgrade to an LCD WEGA ... order the KDL-42XBR950 today.

User opinions

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User Rating: 10/10

Amazing Picture/High Quality HD LCD TV set

Pros: amazing detailed picture, great sound, numerous, convenient inputs in separate console, vibrant color

Cons: like all HD sets, non-hd shows come in at a strong, but not amazing quality.

Review: Dont be fooled by some of the other reviewers. There is very little substance behind their critiques. (I doubt any of them actualy own this amazing TV set.)Although the set is expensive, the picture for HD broadcasts is so amazing it will make you want to cry.

The DVD picture is also stunning. This set beats its Sharp and Samsung LCD competitors hands down. The vibrant LCD picture also puts most plasma pictures to shame.
Updated
High price, but well worth it. Crystal clear picture and remarkable sound. I recieve constant compliments on this TV. It beats out plasma TVs without question.

User Rating: 4/10

Mediocre Picture Quality

Pros: Immaculate styling, of course what'd you expect from Sony? Menu and OSD displays are thoughtfully well designed and intuitive, setting up is a breeze.

Cons: This TV looks great...when it's turned off! This isn't the picture quality from a TV w/an MSRP of $10k. The contrast ratio must be so low that Sony didn't publish it in the owner's manual or on their website or even on Cnet's website. Needless to say,

Review:

User Rating: 6/10

does what it says on the box, looks great.

Pros: Beautiful picture. It's a sony. View slide shows of your pictures or movies off your memory stick. Record onto memory stick. 2 tuners.

Cons: Expensive, but still half the price of a B&O plasma job. Not enough audio output jacks. Separate tuner.

Review:

User Rating: 6/10

Way Over Priced

Pros: Picture is great. Looks great.

Cons: Way over priced for what you get. Should have more inputs.

Review:

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Sony KDL-42XBR950 specifications

  • General
  • Series WEGA
  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 42.0 in
  • Enclosure Color Gray
  • Display
  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • Resolution 1366 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:09
  • Widescreen Modes Wide Zoom , Normal , Zoom , Full
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language English , French , Spanish
  • Analog Video Format NTSC , ATSC
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video , S-Video
  • Preset Channel Qty / List 16
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Additional Features ATSC integrated tuner
  • TV Tuner
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Multi-channel Preview Picture-and-picture (PAP)
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Channel Coverage Cable:1-125 , VHF:2-13 , UHF:14-69
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
  • Video Features
  • Video Interface Component , Composite , S-Video
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Extended Data Service (XDS) No
  • Freeze Memo Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes
  • Audio System
  • Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 15.0 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Surround , TruSurround 3D Sound
  • Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Sound mode , Treble
  • Output Power / Total 30.0 Watt
  • Additional Features SteadySound auto volume
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x RF input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-Video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 1.0 x DVI-Digital ( F connector ) - Front , 5.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 2.0 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Front , 2.0 x SPDIF output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 2.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front , 2.0 x Fixed/variable audio output ( TOSLINK ) - Front , 1.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video input - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video input - Rear , 1.0 x Control S - Rear , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - Rear
  • Slot Provided 1.0 x Memory Stick
  • PC Interface DVI
  • Memory Card Reader
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Features Multi-brand compatibility
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
  • Miscellaneous
  • Included Accessories LCD TV stand
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support Details 1 year parts and labor warranty
  • Sustainability
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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