Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4
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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: First of all, it is good to know that this HDTV produced very good results when displaying various scenes with natural, vibrant colors. Skin tones look very natural with solid and finely balanced colors when tasked to display High Definition signals. ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing. The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Sony HDTV's backlit remote lets you nimbly navigate through different settings menus. The remote can use programmable codes found in the manual to control a DVD player or other source
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technews.in
Review Summary: The Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV comes in the screen size of 52"(132cm) Diagonal having resolution 1920x1080. The TV has aspect ratio 16:9, contrast ratio 2000:1 with the viewing angle 178*
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: At $3,599 the KDL-46XBR4 is also considerably less expensive than the 46XBR2--a reflection on the continuing downward trend in flat panel prices. But the Sony is still a premium priced product in an increasingly competitive market. We're here to see ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-46XBR4
General
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 49.6 in x 4.8 in x 28.9 in x 66.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Piano black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- LCD Refresh Rate 120Hz
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 18000:1
- 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
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
- Additional Features Live color creation technology, Bravia engine EX
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 1080p
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital, S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 280 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 256.19 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 136.51 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 138.57 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.38 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 55.70 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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