Sony 55" Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection HDTV - KDS-55A2000

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Sony 55" Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection HDTV, Model KDS55A2000

Experience rear projection on a grand scale. The A2000 SXRD™ television brings the picture detail and clarity of SXRD display technology to the masses. Imagine: Full HD 1080p picture quality within a slim, compact design. The Grand WEGA™ SXRD™ Rear Projection HDTV is also equipped with Sony’s WEGA Engine™ system, which minimizes signal distortion to provide you with the best picture, and features enhanced connectivity with dual HDMI (1080p capability) and front component inputs (1080i). Add PC inputs, SRS® TruSurround XT audio enhancement technology and a compliment of other great features and you begin to see why Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection TVs are an excellent value. The Big picture has never looked better.

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Key Features:

• Full HD (1920 x 1080) Picture Resolution with 0.61" SXRD™ chip
• 3 SXRD chips (R/G/B), Over 2 Million Pixels each.
• Contrast Ratio up to 10000:1¹
• WEGA Engine™ System
• Advanced Iris function
• ATSC Integrated Tuner
• HDMI x 2 inputs for Digital connectivity (1080p input)
• PC Input (D-Sub 15pin)
• Front Component - HDV Camcorder Connection (1080i)
• Audio Optical Output (TOS Link)
• CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown
• DRC-MFv1 (Digital Reality Creation Multi-Function v1) technology
• SRS® TruSurround® Audio Effect
• BBE Digital
• 120W Lamp²

Features:

SXRD™ Panels SXRD technology is the latest display technology developed by the legendary television engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a High Definition image at its full 1080 line resolution. Digitally transmitted High Definition signals can contain over 2 million individual detail points that need to be displayed accurately and rapidly. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD panels actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it. SXRD has the speed to create a smooth, film like image. The SXRD panels have a blistering 2.5ms response time (total rise and fall time), which exceeds the demands of even the most rapidly moving High Definition images. And SXRD creates highly accurate, natural colors because the 3-panel design displays all the colors, all the time.

Advanced Iris Advanced Iris is a special Sony function designed to improve brightness and contrast expression especially in darker scenes. It is accessed inside the Picture Menu and offers 2 Auto settings and 5 Manual settings. Auto 1 and Auto 2 are dynamic adjustments that automatically open and close the iris according to the gamma level of the picture on the screen. Auto 1 is best used for viewing video content that has a large variation in brightness from scene to scene. Auto 2 is best for viewing video content that has less variation in brightness from scene to scene. The 5 manual settings (Max, High, Medium, Low, and Min) can be used to adjust the iris opening to allow the best possible picture viewing depending on ambient room lighting conditions. For instance, High works well for viewing in brightly lit rooms. Low is a good setting for viewing in low light conditions.

WEGA Engine™ Video Processor Leveraging Sony’s TV heritage and engineering expertise, the latest generation of Sony’s exclusive WEGA Engine™ is born. Its fully digital signal-processing path includes video processing functions that are designed to improve overall picture quality. Among the key functions that have been added to the WEGA Engine are:

Green, blue and white color enhancer circuit which selectively adjusts common natural colors like green, white and blue color levels for a more vivid image.

Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit which reduces MPEG artifacts such as "block noise" and "mosquito noise" caused by compression used in digital broadcasts used to maximize bandwidth.

Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit processes every field automatically selecting out details and optimizing contrast for each scene. Adaptive processing improves the low contrast parts of the picture providing crisp and vivid images with high contrast.

The overall result of WEGA Engine has to be seen to be believed.

HDMI™ and PC Inputs Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s Grand WEGA™ XBR® line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI™ technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. A D-Sub 15 input also allows connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution Grand WEGA XBR TV as a computer monitor.

Specifications:

Display

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Screen Size: 55"³

Inputs And Outputs

• Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear)
• Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
• Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
• Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Dolby® Digital Optical Output
• RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• PC Audio Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• PC Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• HDMI™ Connection(s): 2 (Rear: 1 with Audio Inputs, 1 without Audio Inputs)

Power

• Power Consumption (in Operation): 210W
• Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5W
• Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Management: Yes

Video

• Native Resolution: 1080p
• Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Display Response Time: 2.5ms (rise and fall)
• Vertical Size: Yes
• Vertical Center: Yes
• Horizontal Center: Yes
• Tuner: ATSC/NTSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB)
• Screen or Display Technology: SXRD™ Technology
• Video Signal System: ATSC, NTSC
• Video Processing: Yes (WEGA Engine™ HD System)
• Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off
• Advanced Iris: Yes
• Clear White: On, Off
• Gamma Compensation: High, Medium, Low, Off
• CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
• Advanced Iris: Yes
• Comb Filter: 3D Digital Comb Filter
• DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry: Yes (DRC MF V1)
• DRC® Mode: Mode 1, Mode 2, CineMotion® Technology
• DRC® Palette presets: Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3
• Direct Mode: On, Off
• Game Mode: On/Off
• Auto Adjustment (PC): Yes
• Advanced Video Menu: Yes
• Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom
• Detail Enhancer: High, Medium, Low, Off
• Wide Mode: Yes

Audio

• Tone Control(s): Treble, Bass
• Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Custom
• MTS Stereo Decoder: Yes
• A/V Synch: Yes
• Audio Mute: Yes
• Speaker On/Off: Yes
• SRS® TruSurround® XT Audio Effect: Yes
• Dolby® Digital: Yes

Convenience

• Channel Label: Yes
• Channel Skip/Add: Yes
• Channel Jump: Yes
• Favorite Channel: Yes
• Speed Surf™ Channel Selection: Yes
• Program Guide Access: Yes
• Auto Channel Programming: Yes
• Info Banner: Yes
• Programmable Timer: 2 Event
• Sleep timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
• Caption Vision: On, Off, Program
• Clock: Yes
• Picture Freeze: Yes
• Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced
• Picture Freeze: Yes

General

• Auto SAP: Yes
• Channel Fix: Yes
• ID1 Detection: Yes
• Video Label: Yes

Box Contents:

• 55" Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection HDTV (KDS55A2000)
• Remote Control (RM-YD010)
• Operating Instructions
• Quick Start Guide
• Batteries (AA x2)
• Limited Warranty
• Product Registration Card

Optional Accessories:

• SU-RS11X (AV Stand)
• XL-5200 (120W Replacement Lamp)

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 50.9" (1292mm)
• Height: 36" (913mm)
• Depth: 19" (480mm)

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 83lbs 13oz (38Kg)
• Shipping: 99 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor⁴

1. With Auto Iris ON

2. Depending on usage, the lamp will require periodic replacement to maintain optimum picture quality. It is recommended that the lamp be exchanged after 8,000 hours of use.

3. Screen Size measured diagonally

4. For additional warranty terms and information please refer to the Limited Warranty Card included with this product.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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