46" BRAVIA S Series HDTV
Model number:
KDL-46S5100
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
(Screen size measured diagonally.)
Model features: Full HD 1080p resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine 2, 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6 HD inputs, BRAVIA Link ready, ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified
Model features: Full HD 1080p resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine 2, 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6 HD inputs, BRAVIA Link ready, ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified
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Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-46S5100 46-inch BRAVIA® S Series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for an impressive dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and BRAVIA Engine™ 2 digital video processor for superior resolution. Plus, 6 HD inputs (3 HDMI™, 2 component and 1 PC) are provided to connect all of your HD devices including PLAYSTATION®3, Blu-ray Disc™ player and laptop or desktop. You can even expand the capabilities of this HDTV by adding optional BRAVIA Link modules (sold separately).
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.
HDMI™ connection x 3 (1080/60p capable)
Get versatile HDMI connection options with three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable)1. 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.
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 via HDMI connector1, 2.
Energy Star® 3.0 Certified
Sony® HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirement. 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.
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).
Favorites Menu
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and video inputs.
Dynamic contrast (30,000:1)
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) creates a dynamic contrast level by working in real time to produce 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 Component x 2 (1080/60p capable)
Two YPbPr Component inputs (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input3 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility to use your HDTV as a computer monitor.
24p True Cinema™
24p True Cinema support 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.
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.
Product Specifications
Audio Features
- Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
- Audio Out : Fixed
- Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
- Auto SAP : Yes
- Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (for broadcasting)
- S-Master : Standard
- 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
- Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, 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 fixed, 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) : 3 (2 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)
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) : 357.96 kW
- LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
- PC Power Management : Yes
- Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 195 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 : 30,000:1
- On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 3,000:1
- Panel Bit : 8-bit
- Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 46"
- 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
- Finish (Surface Color) : Piano Black
- XMB : Traditional
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 44 1/4 x 30 3/8 x 12 3/4 in (1123 x 770 x 323mm) with pedestal; 44 1/4 x 28 1/2 x 3 7/8 in (1123 x 723 x 96mm) without pedestal
- Packaging (Approx.) : 54 3/8 x 33 3/8 x 8 3/8 in (1378 x 846 x 211mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 56.2 lbs. (25.5kg) with pedestal; 49.8 lbs. (22.6kg) without pedestal
Power
- Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 245 W
- Power Consumption (in Standby) : Less than 1W
- Power Requirements (frequency) : 60HZ
- Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V
Audio
- Audio Power Output : 20W (10W X 2)
- Speaker Configuration : 2
- Speakers (Total) : 2
Convenience Features
- 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, French, Spanish
- On-Screen Clock : Yes
- On/Off Timer : Yes
- Parental Control : Yes
- Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
- Remote Control : RM-YD028
- Show/Hide Channels : Yes
- Sleep Timer : Yes
- Start Up BRAVIA® Logo Display : Yes
- Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes
- White Balance : RGB Gain/Bias
Display Features
- Backlight Type : CCFL
- Display Device : LCD
TV System
- Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13ch UHF: 14-69ch CATV (analog): 1-135ch CATV (digital) : 1-135ch
- 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)
- Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
- Remote Control RM-YD028
- Operating Instructions
- Screws (4) for Pedestal
- Batteries (Type AA x2)
- Quick Setup Guide
- Warranty Card
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Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.3 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 6 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
5 of 6 (83%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: XMAN (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Date: Oct 1, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Good TV, But Buyers Beware!
Pros: Great Picture and Sound
Cons: Poor manual and HDMI issues
This is a good TV, especially when I purchased it 3 months ago. However, over the course of 3 months the HDMI connections started doing some weird things. My set up is very simple: HDMI 1 is connected to Digital Cable, HDMI 2 is connected to my SONY PS3 and HDMI 3 is connected to my SONY DVD upscale player. The problems I started having was the HDMI connections weren?t reading the signals sent by each component. At first I though it was the digital cable, because I stopped getting a signal. So, I had my cable company come out to my house three times and the last time they exchanged the digital DVR cable box with a new one. However, I noticed that when I turned on my DVD upscale using the "Bravia" features, I could no longer get a signal from my digital cable. So I unplugged the HDMI 1 (digital cable) and connected it to HDMI 3 (DVD upscale), then I received a cable signal. Same thing was happening to my PS3 (HDMI 2). It was like the PS3 and the DVD player kept knock'en out the cable signal. So after hours of troubleshooting this ongoing problem, I realized, it wasn't my digital cable boxes, PS3 or DVD player, it was the TV itself and since it was over 90 days, since the day I purchased it, I couldn't return it. So I called SONY and come to find out, SONY apparently knows about this problem. So SONY sent me a software update in the form of a USB drive. I received the USB drive, connected it to the back of the TV and the TV updated the software. The process took about 3 minutes and so far, everything is working fine. I guess the biggest problem I have with this situation is that, if SONY knows this TV need a software update, why don't they recall the TV or send the software update to each store that is selling the TV, so customers don't have to go through this madness? So I wrote this review to warn customers who's buying this TV and those who brought this TV of what to expect as you connect components to this TV using the HDMI ports over time. I would also recommend buying an extended warranty, just to be safe in the long run.
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Reviewer: waydi (Shelby, Michigan)
Date: Apr 18, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Love it
Pros: Everything
Cons: Have not found anything yet that we do not like.
It is awesome. Sure beats watching the old TV. It is light weight and very easy to move around..
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Reviewer: erazzman (Austin, TX)
Date: May 31, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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should have waited
Pros: Ok in HD in lighted room
Cons: Indark room images lightens and dims on it's own and gets too dark.
Analog signal looks terrible. HD signal ok in a bright room, can not watch in a darkened room it keeps trying to auto adjust and gets too dark.
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Reviewer: JustJane (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Date: Jul 8, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Very Best Gift Ever!
This is a fantastic HDTV. I received this as a present from one of my sons. I am happy with the picture quality and performance. This is a beauty and it add quality to my room where it is housed. I love it. I have had it a short while and I cannot tell about the Pros and Cons. JustJane
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Reviewer: rixstirr (Texas)
Date: Jul 20, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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We're Happy
Pros: Very easy setup
Just got ours shipped the other day and we're having a blast with it. It didn't take any time to navigate the menu and get all the settings to maximize its potential. Sony does it again with their top of the line electronics. You just cant go wrong with a Sony.
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Reviewer: DaveW (Cherrylog, Georgis)
Date: Sep 14, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Love it
Pros: Great Picture.
Cons: Poor manual
Fantasic picture. Almost looks like 3D. Definatly superior to any thing else in it's price class. User Manual is terrible. A slightly better one available on line. Lots of features, but no explanation of what they are are or what they do.
1. HDMI connector required and sold separately.
2. Works with other BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync™ -labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI.
3. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See Sony TV user's manual and PC documentation for the supported resolutions.
4. Check with your local TV station or cable company for details on accessing or subscribing to HD content
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