Sony KDF-50E3000

Description: The Sony KDF-50E3000 is a 50-inch, rear-projection rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,360.

Pros: Has a 1920 x 1080 Resolution, which is more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this favorable a Resolution is $2,030.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television 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.)

Cons: Has only a 50-inch screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.

Suitability: A rear-projection TV, suited for home entertainment.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: Overall, this TV has good features for the money.

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Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital HDTV or EDTV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: KDF-50E3000

• General

• Product Type 50 in Rear projection TV
• Series BRAVIA
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x digital
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• Width 46.9 in
• Depth 12.6 in
• Height 33.3 in
• Weight 62.8 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Technology Projection
• Projection Display Technology LCD
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Zoom, Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Auto Wide
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Neutral/Cool)
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
• Additional Features Gamma correction, Digital reality creation multifunction, 3:2 pull down compensation, Live Colour Creation, Channel labeling, Game mode, Video noise reduction, Sleep timer

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Reception System ATSC
• Channel Coverage Cable:1-135, Cable:1-125, DTV:2-69, UHF:2-69
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
• dbx Noise Reduction Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices VCR, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, Cable box
• Features Programmable

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 24 Watt
• Additional Features SteadySound auto volume
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 12 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Fixed/variable audio output - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories 2 AA batteries

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.8 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

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  Sony KDF-50E3000

  Price: $1,499.99

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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  Sony KDF-46E3000

  Price: $1,299.99

  Manufacturer: Sony

  Specs: Rear projection TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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