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52" BRAVIA W Series LCD HD Television

Model number: KDL-52W4100
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Model features: Full HD 1080p resolution, Motionflow™ 120Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine™ 2, 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, BRAVIA Link ready, 5 HD inputs
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( Rated 4.8 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 14 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

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5 star:
85%
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4 star:
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3 star:
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14 of 15 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Value
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Reliability
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Design
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Performance
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best tv out there

Pros: this is as close to watching live tv in person as it gets

Cons: i have to go to work, this is the greatest tv ever!

Reviewer: pSlices (Dracut, MA)

Date: May 6, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

6of 7 people found this helpful

i lucked out when i got this tv, i previously had a 50 inch Samsung DLP and i thought it was a great tv, i guess i had no idea what Sony and is HDNA was all about. so the hdmi on my samsung stopped working and best buy actually came through and told me to pick a brand new comparable tv. let me say that this tv is tooo real. at first there was a noticable difference from the the samsung. it looked like they were filming in my living room. i dont know how sony does it but its no joke, the picture is so good and real its unbelievable. you think you could litereally walk up to the tv and touch whats in front of you. this is a big boy tv.and the price is just right. if you care about life and want to be happy i highly recommend the purchase of this tv!!!!!

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Outstanding

Reviewer: levstowe (Las Vegas, NV)

Date: Apr 18, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

Beautiful piece of electronics. I had been looking for a nice T.V for my new home for a while and after all of the research I've done it seemed that this T.V would have been the right purchase. I am pleased to say that it exceeded all of my expectations. The picture quality especially when viewing Blu ray was unbelievable. And when you compare the Blu Ray picture to a competitor TV at any store, you can easily see the difference. The price on the Sony Style website beat just about everyone after all charges were taken into account. You can?t go wrong with a Bravia.

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Performance
100%
Reliability
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Value
80%
Design
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Best LCD for the $$$

Pros: Picture, Value, Styling

Cons: None!

Reviewer: Iceman (Amarillo, TX)

Date: Apr 16, 2009

I've had this product for 6-12 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

I purchased this LCD in June '08 when it came out on the market. It was the first time I ever spent $3000 on any A/V equipment. And I can honestly say that this has been the best purchase I've recently made! Hands down! It is my most prized possession! (My Precious)! :-) The good thing about it now is that the price has come down dramatically! So stop procrastinating!

Dramatically enhance your television and movie-watching experience with this stunningly beautiful flat panel HDTV. Sony's 1080p KDL-52W4100 with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology creates a new standard for picture performance, with smooth, lifelike image quality that responds to the demands of even the fastest moving images with ease. Add to that unique features like the enhanced Xross Media Bar® with 3D graphics and integrated TV Guide program information, built in DMex capability for optional digital modules, and other picture quality technologies like BRAVIA Engine 2™ and ACE contrast enhancement, and you can see why we call the W Series the new standard in 120Hz performance.

16:9 Full HD 1080p

16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920 x 1080) accepts any HDTV signal and renders them with optimum resolution.

Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™)

Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television's menus, controls, and user settings.

HDMI™ and PC connectivity

HDMI™ and PC connectivity provides maximum versatility, including (4) HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) and a PC input1 (HD-15 pin) that offers up to a 1920 x 1080p connection to your PC.

24p True Cinema mode

24p True Cinema mode enables you to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) when viewed using a 24p capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player.

Voice Zoom

Voice Zoom extracts the "center" sound (where the human voice is positioned) so you can control the volume of commentators.

DMeX™² functionality

DMeX™² functionality expands your HDTV’s capabilities by connecting optional BRAVIA® Link Modules, such as the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA® Internet Video Link module (sold separately).

BRAVIA® Sync™ capability

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 using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)

Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) dynamically controls the backlight improving contrast and resulting in deep blacks in dark without losing fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture.

Favorites function

Favorites function features rich graphics capability that makes it easy and fun to quickly access video content.

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 smooth, more fluid motion that delivers a natural and realistic viewing experience.

TV Guide Interactive Program Guide

TV Guide Interactive Program Guide is integrated into Sony’s exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface to deliver continually updated program.

BRAVIA Engine™

BRAVIA Engine™ fully digital video processor significantly reduces noise, enhances overall image detail, and optimizes contrast.

S-Force® Front Surround enhancement

S-Force® Front Surround enhancement function generates realistic, virtual three-dimensional “surround sound” from the two speakers in the TV.

VESA® compatible hole spacing

VESA® compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets.

Product Profile

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Product Warranty

Product Specifications

Audio Features

  • 5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
  • Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
  • Audio Out : Fixed
  • Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
  • Auto SAP : Yes
  • Digital Amplifier : Yes
  • Dolby® : Dolby® Digital
  • Sony Original Surround : S-Force®
  • Sound Booster : Yes
  • Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice
  • SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
  • Stereo System : MTS
  • Voice Zoom : Yes

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
  • Image Blur Reduction : Yes
  • MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Motionflow™ Technology : 120 Hz
  • Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom; Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
  • Video Processing : Yes (Bravia Engine 2™ Technology)
  • Wide Mode : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom

Audio

  • Audio Power Output : 20W (10W + 10W)

Display

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 30,000:1
  • Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 3,000:1
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 52"
  • Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178
  • Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178

Inputs and Outputs

  • AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 6 (5 Rear/1 Side)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : Yes
  • Audio Out : 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Optical Digital Output
  • HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (3 Rear/1 Side)
  • HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
  • PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • S-Video Detection : Yes
  • S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

Audio Specs

  • Audio Power Output : 20W (10W + 10W)

Video

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

General

  • Television Type : Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Energy Saving & Efficiency

  • Energy Star® compliant : Yes
  • LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
  • Power Saving Modes : Yes

Convenience Features

  • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button : Yes
  • Channel Block (with password) : Yes
  • Channel Jump : Yes
  • Channel Labels : Yes
  • Channel Surf : Yes
  • Edit Channel Labels : Yes
  • Favorites (Simple UI) : Yes
  • ID-1 Detection : Yes
  • Info Banner : Yes
  • Initial Setup : Yes
  • Input Skip : Yes (Auto)
  • Label Inputs : Yes
  • Multiple Language Display : English, Spanish, French
  • On-Screen Clock : Yes
  • On/Off Timer : Yes
  • PAP (Fixed or Variable) : Fixed
  • PAP (Picture & Picture) : Yes
  • PIP (Picture in Picture) : PC Input
  • Parental Control : Yes
  • Program Guide Access : Yes
  • Show/Hide Channels : Yes
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • Swap Sound : Yes
  • TV Guide On-Screen : Yes
  • Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes

Display Features

  • Backlight Type : CCFL
  • Display Technology : LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)
  • Panel Type : LCD

Video Specs

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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 49 3/4 x 34 3/8 x 13 3/4 in (1262 x 871 x 347mm) with pedestal; 49 3/4 x 32 3/4 x 4 3/4 in (1262 x 829 x 119mm) without pedestal
  • Weight (Approx.) : 84 lbs. (38kg) with pedestal; 71 lbs. (32kg) without pedestal

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 295W
  • Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.1W
  • Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Regulation and Standard Compliance

  • VESA® Hole Pitch : 300 x 300 mm, M6 Screw Type, 16mm Screw Length
  • VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

Display Specs

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 30,000:1
  • On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 3,000:1
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 52"
  • Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178
  • Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178

General Features

  • Auto CC on Mute : Yes
  • BRAVIA® Link Module support : Yes
  • Closed Caption Button : Yes
  • Closed Captions (CC) : Yes
  • On-Screen Display : Enhanced GUII + XMB

In the Box

  • AC Power Cord
  • Warranty Card
  • Cable Clamper
  • RM-YD023 Remote Control
  • Operating Instructions
  • On-line Registration Card
  • Open-source software flyer
  • Batteries (Type AA x 2)
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Registration Card
  • Pedestal (attached)
Energy Star Product

BRAVIA Link Modules

  • BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    BRAVIA® Wireless Link Module

    $499.99

Wall Mounts & Brackets

  • Tilt Wall Mount

    Tilt Wall Mount

    $149.99

  • Wall Mounting Bracket

    Wall Mounting Bracket

    $299.99

  • Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    Dual Arm Articulating Wall Mount

    $399.99

  • High Speed HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3

    High Speed HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3"

    $39.99

BRAVIA Link Modules

  • BRAVIA® Internet Video Link Module

    BRAVIA® Internet Video Link Module

    $199.99

  • Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 9' 10

    Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 9' 10"

    $79.99

  • Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 30' 8

    Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 30' 8"

    $199.99

  • Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 3' 3

    Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 3' 3"

    $49.99

  • Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 16' 4

    Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 16' 4"

    $99.99

  • High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3

    High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3"

    $79.99

  • Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 6' 6

    Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 6' 6"

    $59.99

Discontinued Models

  • BRAVIA® Input Link Module

    BRAVIA® Input Link Module

    $99.99

  • Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    Blu-ray Disc™ Player

    $299.99

Product Reviews

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( Rated 4.8 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 14 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)

Ratings Snapshot
5 star:
85%
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4 star:
7%
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3 star:
7%
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14 of 15 (93%) 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
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Value
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Reviewer: pSlices (Dracut, MA)

Date: May 6, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

6of 7 people found this helpful

best tv out there

Pros: this is as close to watching live tv in person as it gets

Cons: i have to go to work, this is the greatest tv ever!

i lucked out when i got this tv, i previously had a 50 inch Samsung DLP and i thought it was a great tv, i guess i had no idea what Sony and is HDNA was all about. so the hdmi on my samsung stopped working and best buy actually came through and told me to pick a brand new comparable tv. let me say that this tv is tooo real. at first there was a noticable difference from the the samsung. it looked like they were filming in my living room. i dont know how sony does it but its no joke, the picture is so good and real its unbelievable. you think you could litereally walk up to the tv and touch whats in front of you. this is a big boy tv.and the price is just right. if you care about life and want to be happy i highly recommend the purchase of this tv!!!!!

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Reviewer: levstowe (Las Vegas, NV)

Date: Apr 18, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

Outstanding

Beautiful piece of electronics. I had been looking for a nice T.V for my new home for a while and after all of the research I've done it seemed that this T.V would have been the right purchase. I am pleased to say that it exceeded all of my expectations. The picture quality especially when viewing Blu ray was unbelievable. And when you compare the Blu Ray picture to a competitor TV at any store, you can easily see the difference. The price on the Sony Style website beat just about everyone after all charges were taken into account. You can?t go wrong with a Bravia.

Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot

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Reliability
100%
Design
100%
Performance
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Value
80%

Reviewer: Iceman (Amarillo, TX)

Date: Apr 16, 2009

I've had this product for 6-12 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

Best LCD for the $$$

Pros: Picture, Value, Styling

Cons: None!

I purchased this LCD in June '08 when it came out on the market. It was the first time I ever spent $3000 on any A/V equipment. And I can honestly say that this has been the best purchase I've recently made! Hands down! It is my most prized possession! (My Precious)! :-) The good thing about it now is that the price has come down dramatically! So stop procrastinating!

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Reviewer: Bullet (Houston, Texas)

Date: Apr 8, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

Waited TOO Long

Pros: Too many to list

Cons: NONE!!!

This is our first LCD flat panel TV. We went from a projection TV to this. I honestly don't see how technology can make TV's any better. We went with the SONY BRAVIA 52", HD cable box, SONY Blue Ray and a SONY home theater receiver. This is the best combination of home theater we have ever had. I like having one remote!!! Too early to rate the reliability but from everything I've heard it should be great. When we first hooked everything up I couldn't help but remember when I was a kid and my dad got our first color TV. We were all astounded by the NBC peacock in color. That is the same feeling I get every day when watching HD TV and Blue Ray movies. I am just amazed!

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Reviewer: BigDadee46 (EHT, NJ)

Date: Mar 30, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

1of 1 people found this helpful

Great buy

Pros: easy hook up

Cons: stand

This TV really has a wow factor. It was very easy to hook -up and to operate. The picture qaulity is second to none and the sound is of very high quailty. I can't say enough about this TV, it is a superior product worth every penny.

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Reviewer: mark50 (shamrock texas)

Date: Mar 17, 2009

I've had this product for 3-6 months

2of 2 people found this helpful

fantastick realism

Pros: excellent picture

Cons: needs a great sound system

I looked at many tv's before i purchased this one. When I would look at the 52W in a store the picture wasn't given justice, because when I brought it home the picture was incrediable. The offair hd signal is picture perfect and the color is mesmorizing. You litterally can't take your eyes of the screen. I looked at tv's with a much bigger price tag, but this one was equal to those pricy ones.

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Reviewer: Sleepy (Terre Haute Indiana)

Date: Mar 13, 2009

I've had this product for 1-2 years

KDL-52W2100

Pros: I can't say enough about it.

Cons: The only con is, I cannot jump in the movie while I am watching it, it is that good.

I recently purchased the 52W2100 and Blu-Ray player for my wife. I have a Bravia 40" to. The 52" is really outstanding. It is like being at the movies. We really enjoy watching HD-TV and Blu-Ray movies on our new Sony. I would highly reccomend this LCD if you are looking for 50" or better. Very easy to set up.

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Reviewer: illnoiz (chicago, IL)

Date: Feb 11, 2009

I've had this product for 1-3 months

2of 3 people found this helpful

Great TV, Horrible black levels, Get the XBR

Cons: Horrible Black Levels

This is a very nice tv. i work at best buy and chose this one after watching it side buy side with others. I literally took it off the wall and place it next to other tv's and loved it. I just wish i picked a different movie to compare. After buying the dark night on blu-ray I was almost ready to send it back. i've adjusted the black levels enough over the past couple months to where it's not as bad. If i had known this before i would have went with the xbr series, which i would recommend others considering this lcd to do. I'm and installer, but never set-up one of these just the xbr's. I saw the dark night recently on a customer lcd and notice a huge difference in black levels. If you look at the review on cnet it's dead on. I would get the xbr.

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©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved

Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, x.v.Color, Xross Media Bar and CineMotion are trademarks of Sony. Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HMDI 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.

VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Inc.

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

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