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40" BRAVIA V Series LCD HD Television
Model number:
KDL-40V2500
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Model features: Full HD 1080p, BRAVIA Engine™, 8-bit display panel and processing
(Screen size measured diagonally.)
(Screen size measured diagonally.)
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- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution
When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc™ player. And working with BRAVIA Engine™ standard definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.
BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor
BRAVIA® V-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.
Full HD 1080
There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but BRAVIA Full HD means you’re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with Sony Full HD 1080 products you get it.
HDMI™ and PC Connectivity
Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. BRAVIA V-Series TVs include (2) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) Function
Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) builds on our excellent on-contrast ratio performance. A Dynamic Contrast Ratio of up to 7000:11 is achieved by using real-time image processing to adjust the contrast along with optimizing backlight levels. But rather than focus on the "numbers", Sony focuses on actual picture performance avoiding exaggerated blacks where detail can be lost. ACE translates to blacker blacks in darker scenes, as well as better shadow detail in other scenes for a difference that you can see.
Live Color Creation System
Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it’s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That’s what Live Color Creation is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine™ video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony’s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep reds and blues and colors that draw you right into the picture itself.
Product Specifications
Audio Features
- Auto SAP : Yes
- Digital Amplifier : Yes
- Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (AC3/ATSC only)
- SRS® : SRS® TruSurround® XT Audio Effect
- Sound Mode : Dynamic, Custom, Standard
- SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
- Stereo System : A/V Sync (Off/1/2/3)
Video Features
- 3D Comb Filter : Yes
- CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
- Display Technology : LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)
- High Definition : Yes (Full HD 1080)
- Live Color Creation™ Technology : Yes
- Noise Reduction : Yes
- Picture Mode : Vivid/ Standard/ Custom
- Video Processing : Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ System)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor
Display
- Aspect Ratio : 16:9
- Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p
- Native Resolution : 1080p
- Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40"
General Features
- Closed Captions (CC) : Yes
- On-Screen Display : Menu
Video
- Contrast Ratio : 1300:1 On-Screen Contrast Ratio2
General
- Television Type : Flat Panel LCD HDTV
Energy Saving & Efficiency
- Energy Star® compliant : Yes
- LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
- Power Saving Modes : Standard, Reduced, Picture Off
Convenience Features
- Channel Labels : Yes
- Favorite Channel : Yes
- Freeze : Yes
- Input Skip : Yes
- Label Inputs : Yes
- On-Screen Clock : Yes
- On/Off Timer : Yes
- Parental Control : Yes
- Remote Control : Yes
- Show/Hide Channels : Yes
- Sleep Timer : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
- Timer Events : Timer 1, Timer 2
Display Features
- Backlight Type : WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - CCFL)
TV System
- Channel Coverage : Clear QAM
- Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx) Depth : 10.42" (266mm) with pedestal; 4.17" (106mm) without pedestal
- Dimensions (Approx) Height : 28.19" (716mm) with pedestal; 25.71" (653mm) without pedestal
- Dimensions (Approx) Width : 38.9" (988mm) with pedestal; 38.9" (988mm) without pedestal
- Packaging (Approx.) : 43.23" x 32.48" x 14.96" (1098 x 825 x 380mm); 63.93lbs (29mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 52.91lbs (24.0kg) with pedestal; 43.0lbs (19.5kg) without pedestal
Power
- Power Consumption (in Standby) : Less than 0.1W
Audio
- Audio Power Output : 20W (10w x2)
Regulation and Standard Compliance
- VESA® Hole Pitch : 200 x 200 hole pattern / M6 thread size / 14mm hole depth
- VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 5 (4 Rear/1 Side)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
- Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear)
- Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Side)
- PC Audio Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
- PC Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)4
- RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
- S-Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Rear/1 Side)
In the Box
- Batteries (AA x2)
- Quick Setup Guide
- Remote Control (RM-YD012)
- HD-15 to HD-15 cable
- Pedestal (swivel)
- Operating Instructions
Wall Mounts & Brackets
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Chief® Automated Tilt Wall Mount
$899.99
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Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount
$399.99
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Tilt Wall Mount
$149.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 1 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
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Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: BikerdudeMA (Boston, MA)
Date: Jan 5, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
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Great flatscreen with great price
Pros: picture quality from HD sources and great overall design
Cons: menu path design and switching input sources
I've owned this model now for a year and really have nothing major to complain about. The screen is great when it's fed a HD signal from either cable HDTV or my PS3/Blue Ray. SDTV is rather grainy at times, but that is the case with most HDTV's....as time goes on there will be fewer SD channels anyways. The inputs/outputs are very convenient and hide wires well. Would be nice to have one more HDMI input from 2 to 3, but 2 is probably enough for most of the population. LOVE the matte grey (non-shiny) finish and the swivel base. (I don't know why Sony went to fixed bases and shiny (glaring) finishes on ALL of their new panels). The viewing experience is great in my 16?x14? room and I typically sit about 8 feet from the 40?? screen. Color and clarity is very good and also works very well with PS3 video games. The remote is good and functional but I wish there was a better way to switch from one input source to another. With this model it?s 3 to 6 button pushes depending on the input source. XBR is probably better. If this TV is still being sold in wholesale or discount stores for under $1,000 it?s a great deal.
- Black-white range seen at the same time.
- Black-white range seen over a period of time.
- Screen Size measured diagonally.
- Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported resolutions
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