Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000
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CNET Review
The Good: Produces deeper blacks and more accurate color than many small LCDs; decent standard-definition processing; slick styling.
The Bad: Relatively expensive for an entry-level HDTV; light on the picture controls; subpar screen uniformity; just two HDMI inputs; stand does not swivel.
The Bottom Line: While it's blessed with attractive looks and a solid picture, the higher price of Sony's KDL-32M4000 will turn off many 32-inch LCD comparison shoppers.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 108146 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KD-L32M4000
General
- Product Type 32 in LCD TV
- Series BRAVIA
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Dimensions Without stand
- Width 31.9 in
- Depth 3.9 in
- Height 21.3 in
- Weight 30.9 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
- Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 2500:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 9000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Wide Zoom, Normal, Wide, Full, Auto Wide
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
- Additional Features Ambient light sensor (ALS), Parental control, On-screen menu, Contrast enhancer, 3:2 pull down compensation, V-Chip, Channel labeling, Hotel mode, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, Clock
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Reception System NTSC-M
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Sound mode
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 200 x 200 mm
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 1 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.9 in x 3.9 in x 21.3 in x 30.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 31.9 in x 9.5 in x 23 in x 35.3 lbs
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