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40" BRAVIA V Series HDTV

Model number: KDL-40V5100
Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars
(Screen size measured diagonally.)
Model features: Full HD 1080p resolution, Motionflow™ 120Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine™ 2, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, BRAVIA Link ready, 7 HD inputs

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$ 1199 .99

$879.99

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  • Made for Fast-moving Action

    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.

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  • WITHOUT BRAVIA ENGINE VS. WITH BRAVIA ENGINE

    Bring Your Picture to Life

    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.

  • Superior Black Reproduction

    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.

  • Expect More from Your HDTV

    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.

  • Customize Your TV

    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.

    Shop BRAVIA Link Modules

  • Color Us Green

    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.

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More Picture Quality, Less Energy Wasted

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.

Green Today for a Safer Tomorrow

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.

Less Is More

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.

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( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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5 star:
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4 star:
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3 star:
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2 star:
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6 of 10 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Design
80%
Performance
80%
Reliability
60%
Value
100%

Refurbished is like New

Pros: Excellent Picture & good sound; has all the right features.

Cons: You won't like SD channels anymore ;-(

Reviewer: (New York)

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

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Performance
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Value
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Reliability
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Design
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Very good

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

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Value
20%
Performance
40%
Design
60%
Reliability
80%

Stay Away from this model

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. Shop now for KDL-40V5100 Shop now for KDL-46V5100 Shop now for KDL-52V5100 Shop now for KDL-55V5100

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)

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.

BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital video processor

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

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).

ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified

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

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

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.

USB with photos and music

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.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer w/ dynamic backlight control

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.

Favorites Menu

The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and video inputs.

Dynamic contrast

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.

HD input x 7

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 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.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™

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® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment system.

Product Profile

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Product Specifications

Audio Features

  • Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
  • Audio Out : Fixed
  • Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
  • Auto SAP : Yes
  • Digital Amplifier : Standard
  • Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (for broadcasting)
  • SRS® : SRS® TruSurround XT®
  • Sound Mode : Clear Voice, Dynamic, Custom, Standard
  • SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
  • Stereo System : MTS

Video Features

  • 24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
  • 3D Comb Filter : Yes
  • 4:3 Default : Yes
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
  • Auto Wide : Yes
  • CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
  • Game Mode : Yes
  • Motionflow™ Technology : 120 Hz
  • Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
  • Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology
  • Wide Mode : Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Full Pixel

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
  • Online Instruction Manual (Reference Book) : Yes

Regulation and Standard Compliance

  • VESA® Hole Pitch : 300X300 M6/12-16MM
  • VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

  • AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 5 (2 Side/3 Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 (Rear)
  • Audio Out : 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear) (1 Fix / 1 Selectable)
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Side / 1 Rear (Selectable))
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
  • HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (3 Side /1 Rear)
  • HDMI™ PC Input : Yes (see owner's manual for supported timings)
  • PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Side) see owner's manual for supported timings
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • S-Video Detection : Yes
  • S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Side)
  • USB 1.1 : 1 (Rear) (Service only)
  • USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)

Video

  • Video Signal : 1080/60p (HDMI™ / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i

General

  • Television Type : Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Energy Saving & Efficiency

  • Backlight Off Mode : Yes
  • Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
  • Eco Settings : Yes
  • Energy Star® compliant : Exceeds Energy Star® Version 3.0
  • Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) : 284.96 kW
  • LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
  • PC Power Management : Yes
  • Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 155 W
  • Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.30 W
  • Power Saving Modes : Yes

Recycled & Recyclable Materials

  • Packaging Materials : Recycled Carton (more than 40%)
  • Printed Materials : FSC Certified

Display

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Color Range (u'v') : 90% of NTSC
  • Color Range (xy) : 72% of NTSC
  • Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 50,000:1
  • On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 5,000:1
  • Panel Bit : 8-bit
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40"
  • Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)
  • Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)
  • Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080

General Features

  • BRAVIA® Link Module support : DMX-DVD; DMX-WL1; DMX-SW1
  • Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
  • Demo Mode : Yes
  • Finish (Surface Color) : Piano Black
  • On-Screen Display : Traditional

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 38 7/8 x 27 x 10 3/4 in (987 x 684 x 271mm) with pedestal; 38 7/8 x 25 1/8 x 3 3/4 in (987 x 638 x 93mm) without pedestal
  • Packaging (Approx.) : 47 1/8 x 30 3/4 x 7 7/8 in (1195 x 778 x 197mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 41 lbs. (18.6kg) with pedestal; 37.3 lbs. (16.9kg) without pedestal

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 200W (max)
  • Power Consumption (in Standby) : Less than 1W
  • Power Requirements (frequency) : 60HZ
  • Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

Audio

  • Audio Power Output : 20W (10W x2)
  • Speaker Configuration : 2.0
  • Speakers (Total) : 2

Convenience Features

  • Auto Photo Mode : Yes (via USB)
  • Auto Shut-off : Yes
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button : Yes (on Remote Control)
  • Channel Block (with password) : Yes
  • Channel Jump : Yes
  • Channel Labels : Yes
  • Channel Surf : Yes
  • Control for HDMI™ (HDMI™ CEC) : Yes
  • Edit Channel Labels : Yes
  • Favorites : Graphic
  • Favorites (Simple UI) : Standard
  • ID-1 Detection : Yes
  • Info Banner : PSIP, XDS
  • Input Skip : Manual
  • Label Inputs : Yes
  • Multiple Language Display : English, Spanish, French
  • On-Screen Clock : Yes
  • On/Off Timer : Yes
  • Parental Control : Yes
  • Picture Adjustments Lock (For Americas) : Yes
  • Remote Control : RM-YD024
  • Show/Hide Channels : Yes
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • Start Up BRAVIA® Logo Display : Yes
  • Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes
  • USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (JPEG), Music Player (MP3)
  • White Balance (For Americas) : RGB Gain/Bias

Display Features

  • Backlight Type : CCFL
  • Display Device : LCD

TV System

  • Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CATV (analog): 1-135 CATV (digital) : 1-135
  • Color System : NTSC
  • Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
  • TV System (Analog) : M
  • TV System (Digital) : ATSC
  • Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
  • Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC™ / NTSC

In the Box

  • AC Power Cord (attached)
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Remote Control RM-YD028
  • Screws (4) for pedestal
  • Warranty Card
  • Batteries (Type AA x2)
  • Operating Instructions
  • Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
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Accessories

  • Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    $299.99

  • Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    $129.99

BRAVIA Link Modules

  • BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    $499.99

Wall Mounts & Brackets

  • Wall Mounting Bracket

    Wall Mounting Bracket

    $299.99

  • Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    $249.99

  • Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    $399.99

  • Tilt Wall Mount

    Tilt Wall Mount

    $149.99

TV & Speaker Stands

  • BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Stand

    BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Stand

    $549.99

Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater

  • Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System

    Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System

    $799.99

Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater

  • Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System

    Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System

    $599.99

USB Media Players

  • USB Media Player

    USB Media Player

    $69.99

Accessories Outlet

  • REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® DVD Link Module

    REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® DVD Link Module

    $159.99

  • REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    $419.99

  • REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® Input Link Module

    REFURBISHED - BRAVIA® Input Link Module

    $69.99

Cleaning Kit

  • Ultimate Performance TV Cleaning Kit

    Ultimate Performance TV Cleaning Kit

    $19.99

HDMI Cables

  • High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3

    High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3"

    $79.99

  • High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 16' 4

    High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 16' 4"

    $179.99

  • High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 9' 10

    High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 9' 10"

    $129.99

Video Calibration Wizard

  • HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD

    HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD

    $29.99

Surge Protectors

  • Home Theater PowerCenter™ HTS 1600

    Home Theater PowerCenter™ HTS 1600

    $299.99

  • Home Theater PowerCenter™ HTS 950

    Home Theater PowerCenter™ HTS 950

    $149.99

  • Home Theater PowerCenter™ HT 800

    Home Theater PowerCenter™ HT 800

    $79.99

Product Reviews

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( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 10 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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5 star:
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4 star:
30%
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6 of 10 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Reliability
60%
Performance
80%
Value
100%
Design
80%

Reviewer: (New York)

Date: Nov 24, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

1of 1 people found this helpful

Refurbished is like New

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

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Reviewer: JerryB (Ca)

Date: Oct 9, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

10of 14 people found this helpful

Very good

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

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Performance
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Value
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Reviewer: Snow (Oliver Springs, TN)

Date: Oct 5, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

7of 8 people found this helpful

Stay Away from this model

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.

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Reviewer: Mctee (Des Moines,IA)

Date: Sep 29, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

7of 8 people found this helpful

Not worth it!

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!

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Reviewer: MackG (NJ)

Date: Sep 25, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

8of 10 people found this helpful

Great TV but with a channel lock-on issue

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.

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Reviewer: studranger (nj)

Date: Sep 20, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

2of 2 people found this helpful

be wary of channel freeze

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

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Reviewer: oypirousmaen (Oakland, CA)

Date: Aug 18, 2009

I've had this product for less than a month

2of 2 people found this helpful

My First LCD TV

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

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Design
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Reviewer: deepblueNC (Durham, NC)

Date: Aug 7, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

5of 12 people found this helpful

FALSE MARKETING

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.

VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. HDMI™ connector required and sold separately. 2. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony® HDTV or is it HDTV. See Sony TV user's manual and PC documentation for the supported resolutions. 3. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync™ or Theatre SyncTM labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI. 4. Check with your local TV station or cable company for details on accessing or subscribing to HD content.

© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, HDNA, BRAVIA Sync, BRAVIA Engine, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, Cyber-shot, Light Sensor, Handycam, Motionflow, 24p True Cinema, Full HD 1080p and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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