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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV In Medium Silver - KDL-46XBR2

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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV, Model KDL46XBR2

How do you make superb picture quality even better? Add the Live Color Creation backlight system to this 46"1 BRAVIA™ XBR® LCD Flat Panel HDTV. For superior sound, tune into the TruSurround XT™ audio technology, along with digital audio enhancement and amplification. Whether you’re watching sports, movies, TV or even a presentation direct from your PC, make it more dynamic and vibrant with the KDL-46XBR2.

Key Features:

  • 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
  • BRAVIA Engine™ PRO Video Processor
  • Live Color Creation System featuring WCG-CCFL backlight
  • ATSC Digital Tuner with unscrambled Digital cable (QAM) capability
  • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) x3 (1080/60p)
  • Popular Floating Glass Design
  • Digital Amplifier
  • SRS TruSurround XT™
  • BBE Digital Audio Enhancement Technology
  • Picture Freeze
  • Sleep timer
  • PC Input x 1
  • Component Video x 2
  • S Video x 2
  • Composite Video x 3

Features:

BRAVIA Engine™ PRO Full Digital Video Processor
Sony improved on the great benefits of the BRAVIA Engine™ by adding a picture quality enhancement circuit called Digital Reality Creation Multi-function v2.5. DRC-MFv2.5 now has the added ability to process interlace and progressive video signals and because it has twice the processing power of previous DRC-MF circuits, it can do its processing and output them to 1080p. (Native 1080p input signals are not processed through DRC-MFv2.5.) Add to this the crisp details, outstanding contrast, eye popping colors, and dramatically reduced digital artifacts that DRC-MF circuitry is known for. And the best part of all is that DRC-MFv2.5 is user adjustable according to the video source. All of this helps define the reason why people want Sony TVs to begin with-unparalleled picture quality.

Full HD 1080
There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but Sony BRAVIA Full HD means you’re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA XBR HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with BRAVIA Full HD 1080 products you get it.

1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution
When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA XBR™ televisions have them. A total of 6,220,800 pixels create a native 1080p resolution, which is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that 1080p video delivery sources such as Blu-ray disc™ can deliver. And working with BRAVIA Engine™ PRO everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.

Live Color Creation System
Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it’s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That’s what Live Color Creation is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine™ PRO video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony’s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep reds and blues and a colors that draw you right into the picture itself.

HDMI™ and PC Connectivity
Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA XBR-Series LCD TVs are 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. BRAVIA XBR Series TVs include (3) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA XBR-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.

Changeable designer color bezels (sold separately)

Elegant floating glass design

ATSC Tuner

VESA compatible mounting holes

Specifications:

Display

  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Video Features

  • Backlight Type: WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - CCFL)
  • Panel Type: 178° wide viewing angle LCD display panel
  • Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine PRO)
  • DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry: Yes. (Version 2.5)
  • Comb Filter: 3D
  • Picture Modes: Vivid/ Standard/ Custom
  • Wide Mode: Wide Zoom/ Normal/ Full/ Zoom
  • Light Sensor: Yes
  • Noise Reduction: Yes
  • Game Mode: Yes

Audio Features

  • Sound Mode: Dynamic/ Standard/ Custom
  • SRS® TruSurround® XT Audio Effect: Yes
  • Digital Amplifier: Yes
  • Dolby® Digital: Yes
  • A/V Synch: Yes

Audio

  • Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control: Yes
  • MTS Stereo Decoder: Yes
  • Audio Power Output: 22W (11W x2)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side /2 Rear)
  • S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear)
  • Audio In: 5 (1 Side /4 Rear)
  • Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear)
  • Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  • Headphone Output(s): 1 (Side)
  • PC Input(s): 1 (Rear) S-Sub 15
  • HDMI™ Connection(s): 3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear) - 1 rear input has L/R audio inputs

Convenience Features

  • Picture Freeze: Yes
  • Favorite Channel: Yes
  • Channel Skip/Add: Yes
  • Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes
  • Input Skip: Yes
  • Power Save Mode: Yes
  • Clock: Yes
  • Sleep Timer: Yes
  • Timer Events: Yes
  • Video Label: Yes
  • Closed Caption (CC): Yes
  • ID1 Detection: Yes
  • Speed Surf™ Channel Selection: Yes

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation): 227W
  • Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.5W

Regulation and Standard Compliance

  • VESA: Yes
  • Energy Star® Compliant: Yes

General

  • Screen Size: 46"1
  • Color: Medium Silver

Box Contents:

  • 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV (KDL46XBR2)
  • Remote Control (RM-YD010)
  • Battery (AA x2)
  • HD-15 to HD15 Cable
  • Operating Instructions
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Pedestal Stand

Optional Accessories:

  • CRU46X1W (Color Bezel - Artic White)
  • CRU46X1B (Color Bezel - Velvet Black)
  • CRU46X1R (Color Bezel - Scarlet Red)
  • CRU46X1L (Color Bezel - Pacific Blue)
  • CRU46X1T (Color Bezel - Sienna Brown)
  • Wall Mount Bracket (SU-WL51)
  • TV Stand (SURS51U)

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Width:
    • With Pedestal: 49.69" (1262mm)
    • Without Pedestal: 49.69" (1262mm)
  • Height:
    • With Pedestal: 31.3" (795mm)
    • Without Pedestal: 28.89" (734mm)
  • Depth:
    • With Pedestal: 12.68" (322mm)
    • Without Pedestal: 4.76" (121mm)

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit:
    • With Pedestal: 77.16lbs (35.0kg)
    • Without Pedestal: 66.14lbs.(30.0kg)
  • Shipping: 112.44 lbs. (51kg)

Warranty Information:

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

Manufacturer Model Number: KDL-46XBR2

Footnotes:

  1. Screen Size measured diagonally.

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

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Product Review Summary
4.5 (based on 9 reviews)
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. 
Pros
  • Attractive Design (9)
  • Fast Setup (8)
  • Reduced Glare (8)
  • Great Picture (6)
  • Simple Controls (6)
Cons
  • N/A
Best Uses
  • Home (7)
  • Movies (6)
  • Video (4)
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4.0
Friends comment on clarity
Reviewed by wrexy (Power User) from Perth, Western Australia on Oct 31, 2009
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Have had unit now for 22 months and HD tuner failed. Bummer ! Other than that it is a good unit. Bravia sync. great.
Pros: Good Connection Options, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Home Theater
Cons: Poor Sound
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5.0
Not sure you could get a better 46"
Reviewed by VTLouie (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Arlington, VA on Sep 07, 2007
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I spent a lot of time researching LCD Televisions. I was very worried about indoor/outdoor ambient light glare. Put it this way, if you take a very bright light and shine it 2 inches from the screen then you will notice glare. Other than that, you couldn't pick out glare if you tried. Picture/color/etc is wonderful and i have never seen a better tv including plasmas. I just can't wait to get a blue ray disc player. Regular DVDs and non HD channels look surprisingly good though.
Best Uses: Home, Movies
Cons: N/A
Pros: Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options
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5.0
Love this TV!
Reviewed by Larry (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Glenview IL on Jan 28, 2007
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Bought it in December[...]did a great job with set up. Also reccomend the Sony ...75... DVD player with HDMI. Incredible picture in HD bcst. & DVD, excellent intuitive menus, sound is solid though I use a surround system. HD feels like you could walk right through the screen. You can usually use the menu's to get a reasonable reg def picture. We are very happy with this purchase.
Best Uses: Movies, Home
Pros: Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Great Picture, Attractive Design
Cons: Variable std def picture
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4.0
Research recommended, I agree
Reviewed by Bluejay (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Arlington Heights, IL on Jan 26, 2007
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This set and its JVC equivalent were the only large screen LCD flat sets Consumer Reports recommended. Sony's was more attractive. Majority of problems occur when you interface with HD provider -- knowing which remote does what is challenging for those lacking or resisting technology. Great set
Cons: Difficult to Use
Pros: Great Picture, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Home, Movies, Video
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5.0
Amazing Picture Quality
Reviewed by Snoopy (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Ventura, CA on Jan 25, 2007
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Setup was very easy. After you turn the unit on, it easily steps you through the setup process. I was amazed on how many Over the air Digital channels that it found during the setup process. Make sure you have two people to setup the unit because it's pretty heavy and hard to manuever around.
Pros: Attractive Design, Great Picture, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses: Home, Video, Professional
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4.0
Awesome High Def
Reviewed by HowardG. (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Westchester,NY on Jan 12, 2007
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
HD picture quality superb. Beautiful colors, sharp and crisp picture. Finally, a tv with decent built in speaker sound. Standard (non HD) channels a bit fuzzy, but overall fairly decent.
Cons: Poor Picture Quality, Fuzzy in standard tv
Pros: Simple Controls, Great picture in HD only, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Fast Setup
Best Uses: Video, Movies, Office, Professional, Home
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5.0
No Glare, Sharp Blacks
Reviewed by Beth (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Naperville, IL on Jan 05, 2007
Verified Buyer
I was shopping for a plasma until I found that I have no tolerance for glare. I can see no glare on this screen, even with all the lamps on and the window blinds open. This TV has gorgeous styling, and DVD movies look great. However, the whole family is a little disappointed when they watch their regular TV shows, because other than the handful of HDTV cable channels, the rest look a lot grainier on the Sony than they did on our old tube TV's. Not Sony's fault though, that's just the way the technology works.
Pros: Great Picture, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare
Best Uses: Movies
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5.0
WOW!! What a great TV.
Reviewed by Diane the Cavalier Lady (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from Lindenwold, NJ on Nov 21, 2006
Verified Buyer
You couldn't ask for a better TV. Great picture, superb sound, classy looks.
Pros: Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Great Picture
Cons: no cons
Best Uses: Video, Home
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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5.0
Awesome
Reviewed by The Consultant (Tech Savvy, Professional, Engineer, Gearhead, Practical) from California on Oct 13, 2006
Verified Buyer
Sony at its best. XBR tech and quality. The extra pixels make the difference at close viewing. Worth the $$$. Spoiled again!
Pros: Fast Setup, HDMI Inputs, Multiple Features, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Great Picture
Best Uses: High Definition, Home, Movies
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV In Medium Silver

Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV In Medium Silver

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