Reviews of the Sony KDL-40Z4100/S (silver)
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40Z4100 (silver), but we did review a larger model in the series.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 90/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Sony KDL-40VE5. The recently launched BRAVIA VE5-series models from Sony group offers substantial power savings provision without compromising performance. This 40" KDL-40VE5 LCD is the smallest of the VE5-series. The new Sony KDL-40VE5 has Sony's ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-40Z4100/S
General
- Series BRAVIA
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 37.2 in x 2.8 in x 23.9 in x 39.7 lbs, Panel with stand - 37.2 in x 11 in x 25.7 in x 47.4 lbs
- Enclosure Color Brushed metal
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- 120Hz Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-and-picture (PAP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Serial - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.11
- Power Consumption Operational 149.74
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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