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Reviews of the Sony KDF-E42A10

  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 100/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: Sony KDF-E42A10 features an entirely new design with a thin dark black bezel, a compact body (between 14 and 16 inches deep) and, for the first time, invisible speakers located at the bottom of t...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: KDF-E42A10

General

  • Series GRAND WEGA
  • Product type Rear projection TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen

Display

  • Technology Projection
  • Projection Display Technology LCD
  • Resolution 1280 x 720
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Display Menu Language English, Spanish, French
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom

TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner ATSC, 8-VSB
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, Cable:1-125, Cable:1-135
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
  • dbx Noise Reduction Yes

Video Features

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

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 12 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects BBE, SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 24 Watt
  • Additional Features SteadySound auto volume

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Fixed/variable audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear
  • Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices DVR, VCR, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system
  • Features Multi-brand compatibility

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 17 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 210 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories 2 AA batteries

Manufacturer Warranty

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

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