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50" Grand WEGA™ SXRD Rear Projection HDTV
Model number:
KDS-50A2000
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Take stunning high definition 1080p picture quality with the innovative SXRD™ technology, and you'll take your entertainment to the next level with the KDS-50A2000 rear projection TV.
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- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
SXRD™ Chips
SXRD technology is the latest display technology developed by the legendary television engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a High Definition image at its full 1080 line resolution. Digitally transmitted High Definition signals can contain over 2 million individual detail points that need to be displayed accurately and rapidly. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD chips actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it. SXRD has the speed to create a smooth, film like image. The SXRD chips have a blistering 2.5ms response time (total rise and fall time), which exceeds the demands of even the most rapidly moving High Definition images. And SXRD creates highly accurate, natural colors because the 3-chip design displays all the colors, all the time.
HDMI™ and PC Inputs
Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s Grand WEGA™ XBR® line is 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. A D-Sub 15 input also allows connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution Grand WEGA TV as a computer monitor3.
WEGA Engine™ Video Processor
Leveraging Sony’s TV heritage and engineering expertise, the latest generation of Sony’s exclusive WEGA Engine™ is born. Its fully digital signal-processing path includes video processing functions that are designed to improve overall picture quality. Among the key functions that have been added to the WEGA Engine are: > Green, blue and white color enhancer circuit, which selectively adjusts common natural colors like green, white and blue color levels for a more vivid image, > Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, which reduces MPEG artifacts such as “block noise” and mosquito noise” caused by compression used in digital broadcasts used to maximize bandwidth. > Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit processes every field automatically selecting out details and optimizing contrast for each scene. Adaptive processing improves the low contrast parts of the picture providing crisp and vivid images with high contrast. The overall result of WEGA Engine has to be seen to be believed.
Advanced Iris Function
The Advanced Iris function is a special Sony function designed to improve contrast expression especially in darker scenes. The Advanced Iris function is enabled by using either one of two modes – Auto and Manual. The Auto Mode has two settings designed to work best with video content such as movies that vary between bright scenes and dark scenes. Auto 1 is for programs that have a wide range of brightness from scene to scene. Auto 2 is for programs that have less variation between brightness levels from scene to scene. The Manual mode is used to help deliver optimum contrast levels under different room lighting conditions. The High mode offers maximum screen brightness and works well when a room is brightly lit. The Medium mode is for average levels of light. And the Low mode offers the maximum amount of contrast and works best under low light conditions. The key benefits are deep blacks and improved brightness and overall contrast.
Product Specifications
Audio Features
- A/V Synch : Off/1/2/3
- Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
- Auto SAP : Yes
- Dolby® : Dolby® Digital
- MTS Stereo Decoder : Yes
- SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
Convenience Features
- Channel Surf : Yes
- Favorite Channel : Yes
- ID-1 Detection : Yes
- Info Banner : Yes
- Label Inputs : Yes
- Picture Freeze : Yes
- Power Save Mode : Standard, Reduced, Picture Off
- Program Guide Access : Yes
- Programmable Timer : Yes (2 Event)
- Remote Control : Yes
- Sleep Timer : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 5 (1 Front/4 Rear)
- Audio Out (Fixed) : 1 (Rear)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
- Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
- Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Dolby® Digital Optical Output
- HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 2 (Rear)
- HDMI™ Connection(s) (w/ Analog Audio In) : 1 with L/R RCA audio connections
- PC Audio Input(s) : 1 (Rear)3
- PC Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)3
- RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
- S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
TV System
- Tuner (Cable) : hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB)
- Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC/NTSC
Video
- Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080
- Display Response Time : 2.5ms (rise and fall)
- Horizontal Center : Yes
- Native Resolution : 1080p
- Vertical Center : Yes
- Vertical Size : Yes
Power
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : 210W
- Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.5W
- Power Management : Yes
- Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz
Regulation and Standard Compliance
- Energy Star® compliant : Yes
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor4
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx) Depth : 17.63" (447mm)
- Dimensions (Approx) Height : 33.13" (839mm)
- Dimensions (Approx) Width : 46.5" (1180mm)
- Packaging : 50.83" x 36.14" x 22.40" (1291 x 918 x 569mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 75lbs (34kg)
General
- Aspect Ratio : 16:9
- Television Type : Micro Display HDTV
Video Features
- Advanced Iris : Yes
- Advanced Video Menu : Yes
- Auto Adjustment (PC) : Yes
- Black Corrector : High, Medium, Low, Off
- Noise Reduction : Yes
- Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom
- Video Processing : Yes (WEGA Engine™ System)
Audio
- Audio Power Output : 24W (12W x2)
In the Box
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Registration Card
- Remote Control (RM-YD010)
- Batteries (AA x2)
- Operating Instructions
- Limited Warranty
Replacement Lamps
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Grand WEGA™ HDTV Replacement Lamp
$249.99
Product Reviews
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Reviewer: sewbusy (Annapolis, MD)
Date: Jul 9, 2009
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Not What I Expected
Cons: Annual expensive bulb replacement
I purchased a Sony SXRD Projection TV in August 2007. I am just about to order the second bulb for this television. I was told the bulb would need to be replaced every couple of years, but in reality, it is a once a year ordeal. My husband and I both work full time so the television is not on 24/7. If I had known the truth, I would have chosen a different model.
- With Auto Iris ON
- Depending on usage, the lamp will require periodic replacement to maintain optimum picture quality. It is recommended that the lamp be exchanged after 8,000 hours of use.
- Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported resolutions
- For additional warranty terms and information please refer to the Limited Warranty Card included with this product or visit http://esupport.sony.com/
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Sony, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, WEGA Engine, Speed Surf, SXRD,CineMotion and DRC are trademarks of Sony. SRS and the SRS symbol, and TruSurround are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.