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Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX600 46" LED Preview

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Sony 46" BRAVIA KDL-46EX600

Sony 46" BRAVIA KDL-46EX600

Summary

  • Product Name: BRAVIA KDL-46EX600
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Review Date: May 06, 2010 02:10
  • MSRP: $1349.99
  • First Impression: Pretty Cool

Model #: KDL-46EX600 

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

•Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 135W Max

•Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.33W Max

•Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz

•Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

•Audio Power Output : 20W (10W x 2)

•Speaker Configuration : 2

•Speakers (Total) : 2

•Ambient Sensor : Yes

•Auto Photo Mode : via USB

•Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI™ : Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game

•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 : Yes

•ID-1 Detection : Yes

•Info Banner : PSIP, XDS

•Input Skip : Manual

•Label Inputs : Yes

•Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish

•On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes

•PIP (Picture in Picture) : PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component)

•Parental Control : Yes

•Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes

•Picture Frame Mode : Yes

•Program Block : Yes

•Scene Select : Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General

•Short Banner : Yes

•Show/Hide Channels : Yes

•Sleep Timer : Yes

•Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes

•Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes

•USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)

•USB Player : Yes

•White Balance : RGB Gain/Bias

•Backlight Type : Edge LED

•Display Device : LCD

•Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13ch UHF: 14-69ch CATV (analog): 1-135ch CATV (digital) : 1-135ch

•Color System : NTSC

•Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1(Hybrid)

•Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)

•TV System (Analog) : M

•Tuner (Cable) : QAM

•Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC / NTSC

•Dimensions (Approx.) : 42 3/4 x 27 1/8 x 10 1/4" (1085 x 688 x 260mm) with pedestal; 42 3/4 x 25 7/8 x 3" (1085 x 656 x 74 mm) without pedestal

•Weight (Approx.) : 40.6 lbs (18.4Kg) with pedestal; 35.5 lbs (16.1Kg) without pedestal

•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

•Cinema Mode : Yes

•Live Color Technology : Yes

•MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes

•Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom

•Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 2 Technology

•Wide Mode : Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for PC)

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

•VESA Hole Pitch : 300x300(46")

•VESA Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

•AC Power Input : 1 (Rear) AC Socket

•Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 4 (1 Side / 3 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)

•Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)

•HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (2 Side/2 Rear)

•HDMI™ PC Input : Yes

•PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)

•RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

•USB 2.0 : 1(Side)

•5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes

•5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes

•Alternate Audio (Digital) : yes

•Audio Out : Fixed

•Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes

•Auto SAP : 20FM/10AM

•Clear Voice : Yes

•Dolby : Dolby Digital

•Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes

•Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom

•SteadySound Automatic Volume Control : Yes

•Stereo System : MTS

•Surround Effect : Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game

•Backlight Off Mode : Yes

•Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes

•Eco Settings : Yes

•Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) : 159 kWh

•Idle TV Standby : Yes

•Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 86.14W

•Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.33W

•Power Saving Modes : Yes

•Aspect Ratio : 16:9

•Display Resolution : Full HD 1080(1920x1080)

•Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Infinite4

•Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 46"

•Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)

•Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)

•Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital

•Finish (Surface Color) : PianoBlack

•HDMI InstaPort : Yes

 

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX600 is one of three Bravia-2-powered HDTVs announced in 2010 as part of the KDL-EX600 Series. Unlike the KDL-EX700 models, the KDL-46EX600 is not built for Internet connectivity, although it does, still includes the Bravia 2 Engine for clear and defined color/picture detail. As the largest unit in the series, the KDL-46EX600 is 46”, but still retails under $2000. It provides full 1080p high-definition resolution, an ultra-fast frame-rate, and HDMI connectivity to Blu-ray disc players or gaming consoles. Most notable is the USB Media Player, allowing users to enjoy movies, photos, and music directly from any USB-enabled device.

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