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Enjoy a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while watching fast-action sports and movies. Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology enhances sharpness and delivers smooth motion for fast-action pictures.
Motionflow 120Hz
WITHOUT BRAVIA ENGINE VS. WITH BRAVIA ENGINE
Every scene will be sharper, more vibrant and life-like thanks to BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital video processor. Additionally, this BRAVIA Engine optimizes contrast and enhances overall image detail while significantly reducing noise.
See every detail even in dark scenes with Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE). Consisting of two main elements, dynamic backlight control and image processing, ACE adjusts the backlight level based on average scene brightness and optimizes the overall contrast of every frame to deliver deeper blacks and brighter whites.
Connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player or USB flash drive directly in to this TV's USB input and view your photos on the big screen or listen to the tunes stored on your MP3 player.
Wirelessly transmit HD audio and video, attach a DVD player behind your TV, or add four additional HDMI™ ports. With optional BRAVIA Link modules, a better viewing experience is yours for the making.
From exceeding ENERGY STAR® 3.0 requirements to creating eco-friendly features, Sony continues to build smarter, energy-efficient TVs for a better tomorrow. Additionally, for more than a decade, Sony has promoted the use of recycled plastics and has reused over 16,000 tons of plastic per year since 2006.
Developed with the environment in mind, BRAVIA TVs are designed to exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 specifications, saving you money on energy costs while still delivering stunning images.
Sony adopted the use of recycled and reused materials in several LCD TVs, which helps prevent harmful materials, such as lead, from leaching into our ecosystem when improperly disposed while also reducing potential chemical exposure from the manufacturing process.
In addition to protecting products with the minimum amount of materials required, Sony uses recyclable and recycled packaging materials. Sony also promotes the development of new technologies and reducing the number of total parts.
( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 10 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: Excellent Picture & good sound; has all the right features.
Cons: You won't like SD channels anymore ;-(
Date: Nov 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
1of 1 people found this helpful
I ordered this HDTV from SonyStyle refurbished for less than six hundred :-) It took a week until it shipped but shipping was only two days once I contacted the shipper DBSchenker to schedule delivery. Although it is refurbished, it looks like new. I immediately called customer service to request the firmware update since none of my USB memory sticks worked. They sent a memory stick with the update very quickly. Firmware update was easy and quick which solved the dimming problem. I am very happy with the picture and all the features. DVDs look very good but HD programming is the best. Very deep blacks and the sound is better than I thought. The menus (lots of tweaks), the remote, the connectivity, everything is very well designed. If you don't need Internet movie streaming this is the one for you. Overall I highly recommend this TV.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: Nice picture
Cons: Remote design lacking
Reviewer: JerryB (Ca)
Date: Oct 9, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
10of 14 people found this helpful
Picture is great and motion is good. Sometimes, it shows that I have an HDMI-3 connection, which I don't have. Have not used the HDMI -1 input yet, although it is connected to a receiver, but thanks for the cable warning. For the guy complaining about ACE - TURN it OFF! My big complaint is the remote. Buttons are in the wrong place, like Vol, Channel, jump, mute are at the very bottom so you can't hold the remote and press them at the same time. And entering channel numbers like 58.1 is hard because of the pressure and spacing of the keys.. It takes two hands to operate this thing. :(
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: Great picture when stable
Cons: Auto dimming and/or auto contrasting
Reviewer: Snow (Oliver Springs, TN)
Date: Oct 5, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 8 people found this helpful
The picture looks great when it stays consistent but that is not what this tv does well. There is a software update that was designed to fix this problem but even after the update it still changes the lighting constantly. This is really noticeable when watching scenes in movies that are fairly close up like late night talk shows and the people go from Wisconsin white to Miami tan and back and forth. It also changes the lighting and to best describe it I will say it is like some is talking a picture with a very soft flash. It will drive you crazy. I did the software update, no help. Tech came out and replaced the panel, no help. They are now talking with Sony to see what to do next.
Keep pace with fast-action movies, sports and game play. Equipped with Full HD 1080p and Motionflow™ 120Hz refresh rate technology, the KDL-40V5100 40-inch BRAVIA® V Series LCD flat panel HDTV provides a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while enjoying fast-paced entertainment. Additionally, every scene will be sharp, vibrant and life-like thanks to BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital video processor. Plus, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio yields deep blacks in darker scenes. The V Series also includes 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI™, 2 component and 1 PC) to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components such as PLAYSTATION®3, Blu-ray Disc™ player and your PC.
16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts any HDTV signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and Sony® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.
The BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor uses a collection of unique Sony technologies to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images and color.
BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).
Sony® V-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% in Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.
VESA-compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets, taking the guesswork out of selecting the proper hardware for hanging your TV on the wall.
Motionflow™ 120HZ technology doubles the frame rate to help remove judder in film sources, HD content, and broadcast movies and primetime programming, creating smoother, more fluid motion that delivers a natural and realistic viewing experience.
Connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3’s.
This powerful combination of features adjusts the brightness of the backlight both to optimize image quality and reduce power consumption. It works in real time, controlling bright outdoor images and dark interior shots scene by scene for better video quality and a reduction in power use.
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and video inputs.
Dynamic contrast involves real-time image processing that results in deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture for a difference you can truly see.
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable)1 let you connect a Sony® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD component input and an HD combo input (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input2 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.
BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display.BRAVIA® SyncTM capable: BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display via an HDMI™ connecting.3
24p True Cinema mode provides a direct connection to 24p video sources, avoiding conversions and allowing users to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality when using a 24p-capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player or Sony
( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 10 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
1of 1 people found this helpful
Pros: Excellent Picture & good sound; has all the right features.
Cons: You won't like SD channels anymore ;-(
I ordered this HDTV from SonyStyle refurbished for less than six hundred :-) It took a week until it shipped but shipping was only two days once I contacted the shipper DBSchenker to schedule delivery. Although it is refurbished, it looks like new. I immediately called customer service to request the firmware update since none of my USB memory sticks worked. They sent a memory stick with the update very quickly. Firmware update was easy and quick which solved the dimming problem. I am very happy with the picture and all the features. DVDs look very good but HD programming is the best. Very deep blacks and the sound is better than I thought. The menus (lots of tweaks), the remote, the connectivity, everything is very well designed. If you don't need Internet movie streaming this is the one for you. Overall I highly recommend this TV.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: JerryB (Ca)
Date: Oct 9, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
10of 14 people found this helpful
Pros: Nice picture
Cons: Remote design lacking
Picture is great and motion is good. Sometimes, it shows that I have an HDMI-3 connection, which I don't have. Have not used the HDMI -1 input yet, although it is connected to a receiver, but thanks for the cable warning. For the guy complaining about ACE - TURN it OFF! My big complaint is the remote. Buttons are in the wrong place, like Vol, Channel, jump, mute are at the very bottom so you can't hold the remote and press them at the same time. And entering channel numbers like 58.1 is hard because of the pressure and spacing of the keys.. It takes two hands to operate this thing. :(
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Snow (Oliver Springs, TN)
Date: Oct 5, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 8 people found this helpful
Pros: Great picture when stable
Cons: Auto dimming and/or auto contrasting
The picture looks great when it stays consistent but that is not what this tv does well. There is a software update that was designed to fix this problem but even after the update it still changes the lighting constantly. This is really noticeable when watching scenes in movies that are fairly close up like late night talk shows and the people go from Wisconsin white to Miami tan and back and forth. It also changes the lighting and to best describe it I will say it is like some is talking a picture with a very soft flash. It will drive you crazy. I did the software update, no help. Tech came out and replaced the panel, no help. They are now talking with Sony to see what to do next.
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Mctee (Des Moines,IA)
Date: Sep 29, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 8 people found this helpful
Pros: good price for the size
Cons: dim problem
I bought this tv thought it was great until it dims every 5 mins on dark images and bright on brighter ones!Called today about it and sony is sending me a manual and software to update it!Is this needed when u pay what u pay for a new tv?I have always loved Sony tvs till this big mess up!
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: MackG (NJ)
Date: Sep 25, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
8of 10 people found this helpful
Pros: Color , Ease of use and set up
Cons: Doesnt lock on to channel with HDMI input sometimes.
Great TV. Bought on 9-8. Easy to set up. Color is suberb and True. I see another reviewer has the problem I have too, and saw a reviewer on BEST Buy with the same issue. On HDMI input, sometimes when channel surfing or just entering the channel digits, only the audio comes on, no picture. Just a faint blueish [backlight?] image. Turning the TV off / on fixes it, but its a pain. I have found, in my case, that using component cables fixed it too. I tried 2 VZN set top boxes, 2 different hdmi cables, and 3 different hdmi input jacks on the TV. All these didnt help, only using component connection did. It's like the turner doesnt "lock on" to the picture signal with hdmi , every so often.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: studranger (nj)
Date: Sep 20, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
2of 2 people found this helpful
Pros: stunning picture
Cons: has a channel freeze
bought one august 08-11- 09-one month ago-bought another aug 08- 18-09 a week later-there is a BUG in these tvs as good as they are!!im on cablevision nj-about 4(or more) times a week i change the channel and i get in the upper left corner of the tv the words hdmi and a black screen with a crackling sound from the speakers---the cable connection is lost!! i tried all the hdmi inputs---always the same- i change the chans on the cable box to no avail on the tv--screen stays the same-(black)the download fix didnt do a thing to fix this problem-and turning the cable box off(and on) didnt fix it--i have to turn off the tv then on again to get the signal--it happens on BOTH tvs-a friend of mine bought this model on my say so and hes experiencing the same thing--i trust sony will address this issue in the future as its a defect in an otherwise superb tv
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: oypirousmaen (Oakland, CA)
Date: Aug 18, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
2of 2 people found this helpful
Pros: Great color, picture sharp clear.
Cons: nothing
I love the color and picture. It is sharp clear and great color... I just love it. Nothing much to say..
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: deepblueNC (Durham, NC)
Date: Aug 7, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
5of 12 people found this helpful
Pros: Great picture quality
Cons: No Dolby Digital 5.1 audio even though the box has a big DD logo
Even though the TV's box has a big "Dolby Digital" logo, and marketing specification claim DD, this TV cannot output DD 5.1 audio when using its ATSC or QAM tuner. I don't know how Sony can get away with this, promising something but not delivering it. Other than this flaw, the picture quality is great, so I give 3 stars.
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