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Sony BRAVIA KDL-46NX800 LED 46" Preview

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Sony 46" BRAVIA NX800

Sony 46" BRAVIA NX800

Summary

  • Product Name: BRAVIA NX800
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Review Date: May 06, 2010 02:10
  • MSRP: $2069.99
  • First Impression: Pretty Cool

Model #: NX800 

  • Video Signal : 1080/60p (HDMI / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i
  • BRAVIA Internet Video : Ready
  • BRAVIA Internet Widgets : Yes
  • DLNA : Renderer (Photo/JPEG); Renderer (Music/LPCM,MP3); Renderer (Video/MPEG2,AVCHD); Client (Photo/JPEG); Client (Music/LPCM,MP3); Client (Video/MPEG2,AVCHD)
  • DLNA : Yes
  • Photo MAP : Yes
  • Backlight Off Mode : Yes
  • Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
  • Eco Settings : Yes
  • Energy Saving Switch : Yes
  • Energy Star compliant : Yes
  • Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) : 194.6kWh
  • Idle TV Standby : Yes
  • LightSensor Technology : Yes
  • 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)
  • Audio Return Channel : Yes
  • Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
  • Finish (Surface Color) : Black
  • HDMI InstaPort : Yes
  • Illuminated Sony Logo : Yes
  • Touch Sensor : Blind Touch Key
  • XMB : Yes
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 44 3/8 x 29 1/4 x 12 5/8" (1127 x 742 x 320mm) with pedestal; 44 3/8 x 28 x 2 5/8" (1127 x 710 x 64mm) without pedestal
  • Weight (Approx.) : 63.5 lbs. (28.8kg) with pedestal; 54.7 lbs. (24.8kg) without pedestal
  • Power Consumption (in Download Acquisition Mode) : Less than 16 W
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 153W
  • Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.17W
  • Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz for UL,cUL 50/60Hz for other
  • Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V for UL,cUL AC110-240V for other
  • Audio Power Output : 20W (10W x 2)
  • Speaker Configuration : 2
  • Speakers (Total) : 2
  • Auto Photo Mode : via HDMI, via DLNA, via USB
  • Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI™ : Cinema, Sport, Music, 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
  • Edit Channel Labels : Yes
  • Favorites : Yes
  • Info Banner : TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS
  • Input Skip : Automatic
  • Label Inputs : Yes
  • Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish
  • On-Screen Clock : Yes
  • On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
  • On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes
  • On/Off Timer : Yes
  • PIP (Picture in Picture) : PC Input(HDMI)/TV Channel&CVBS
  • Parental Control : Yes
  • Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
  • Picture Frame Mode : Yes
  • Quick Start : Yes
  • Scene Select : Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, OFF
  • Show/Hide Channels : Yes
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • Stand Swivel : Yes
  • Stand Swivel Range : Left 20°/Right 20°
  • Stand Tilt : Yes
  • Stand Tilt Range : 2position 0°/ Back 6°
  • Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes
  • TV Guide On-Screen : Yes
  • Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes
  • Theatre Mode with Cinema Surround : Yes
  • USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (jpeg), Photo Viewer (RAW), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (AVCHD), Video Player (AVC), Video Player (MPEG4)
  • USB Player : Yes
  • Upward Style : Yes
  • White Balance : RGB Gain/Bias
  • Wireless LAN : Integrated
  • Backlight Type : Edge LED
  • Deep Black Panel : Yes
  • 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 (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
  • TV System (Analog) : M
  • TV System (Digital) : ATSC
  • Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
  • Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC / NTSC
  • 5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
  • 5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes
  • Alternate Audio (Digital) : yes
  • Audio Out : Variable/Fixed
  • Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
  • Auto SAP : Yes
  • Clear Voice : Yes
  • Dolby : Dolby Digital
  • Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes
  • S-Master : Yes
  • Sony Original Surround : Yes
  • Sound Enhancer : Yes
  • Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
  • SteadySound Automatic Volume Control : Yes
  • Stereo System : MTS
  • Surround Effect : Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game
  • 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
  • Deep Color : Yes
  • Live Color Technology : Yes
  • MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Motionflow Technology : 240Hz
  • PhotoTV HD : Yes
  • Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Sports, Graphics, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
  • Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 3 Technology
  • Wide Mode : Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for PC), H Stretch
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
  • Online Instruction Manual (Reference Book) : Yes
  • VESA Hole Pitch : 300x300 M6
  • VESA Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes
  • AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 3 (2 Side/1 Rear)
  • Audio Out : 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1(1 Side) (Composite input common use))
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 2 ( 1 Side (Component input common use)/ 1 Rear)
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • HDMI Connection(s) (Total) : 4(2 Side/2 Rear)
  • HDMI PC Input : Yes (see owner's manual for supported timings)
  • PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Side)
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-46NX800 is a high definition television that uses technology to let owners get the most out high quality display. The 46-inch HDTV with an Edge LED backlit LCD display has full HD with a 1920x1080p resolution. Along with Sony's Monolithic Design, the HDTV has integrated Wi-Fi that lets owners access media sites like Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube and Netflix where they can access large collections of video spread across different categories. It also includes BRAVIA Internet Widgets and USB and DLNA music/video/photo playback.

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