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Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-23S2000

  • 8.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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  • 1.0

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The S Series is the latest offering from the Sony Bravia line of high-performance and sleek styling LCD TVs. This 32" LCD panel features the latest in Sony's unique S-PVA technology, w...

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The S Series is the latest offering from the Sony Bravia line of high-performance and sleek styling LCD TVs. This 46" LCD panel features the latest in Sony's unique S-PVA technology, w...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: KDL-23S2000

General

  • Series BRAVIA
  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 23 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details TV set with stand - 22.3 in x 8.2 in x 17.6 in x 22.5 lbs

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • LCD Display Technology PVA
  • Resolution 1366 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Image Contrast Ratio 1300:1
  • Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Viewing Angle 178 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
  • Pixel Response Time 8 ms
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
  • Comb Filter 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom

TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
  • Freeze Memo Yes
  • Program Guide Features Favorite channel mapping
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects BBE, SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features SteadySound auto volume

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Fixed/variable audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.01 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 105 Watt
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories LCD TV stand, 2 AA batteries

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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