Sony KLH-40X1

Description: The Sony KLH-40X1 is a 40-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,410.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.

Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: KLH-40X1

• General

• Product type LCD flat panel display
• Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 38.9 in x 4.6 in x 24.5 in, Panel with stand - 38.9 in x 10.6 in x 27 in x 61.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color Dark silver

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1300:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC4.43
• Input Video Formats 480i, 575i, 576p, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
• NTSC Playback on PAL TV Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects BBE, SRS WOW
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x VGA / component video input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Serial, 4 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• 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 Operational 220 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• 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