Sony A-Series 55" Diagonal Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection TV In Black - KDS-55A2020

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Sony A-Series KDS-55A2020 55" Diagonal SXRD Rear Projection TV In Black, Model KDS55A2020

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Key Features:

• Full HD Resolution (1920 x 1080/0.61” SXRD chip)
• 3 SXRD™ chips (R/G/B), Over 2 Million Pixels each
• Contrast Ratio up to 10000:1¹ (with Advanced Iris)
• WEGA Engine™ System
• Advanced Iris function
• ATSC Integrated Tuner
• HDMI x 2 inputs for Digital connectivity (1080p input)
• PC Input⁵ (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
• 0.61" SXRD chip (1920 x 1080)
• 120W Lamp²
• Black Paint Finish: Sleek and Stylish Design

Key Technologies:

SXRD™ Chips: 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 chips 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 chips have a blistering Response Time (less than 5ms 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-chip design displays all the colors, all the time.

Advanced Iris Function: The Advanced Iris function is a special Sony function designed to improve Contrast expression especially in darker scenes. The Advanced Iris function is enabled by using either one of two modes - Auto and Manual. The Auto Mode has two settings designed to work best with video content such as movies that vary between bright scenes and dark scenes. Auto 1 is for programs that have a wide range of Brightness from scene to scene. Auto 2 is for programs that have less variation between Brightness levels from scene to scene.

The Manual mode is used to help deliver optimum Contrast levels under different room lighting conditions. The High mode offers maximum screen Brightness and works well when a room is brightly lit. The Medium mode is for average levels of light. And the Low mode offers the maximum amount of Contrast and works best under low light conditions. The key benefits are deep blacks and improved Brightness and overall Contrast.

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 PC5, allowing you to use your high Resolution Grand WEGA TV as a computer monitor.

Specifications:

Display

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Screen Size: 55" diagonal³
• Television Type: Rear Projection

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)
• Color System: ATSC, NTSC
• Video Processing: Yes (WEGA Engine™ System)
• Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off
• 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
• Display Technology: SXRD™ Technology
• High Definition: Yes (Full HD 1080)

Audio

• Tone Control(s): Treble, Bass
• Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Custom
• MTS Stereo Decoder: Yes
• A/V Synch: Off/1/2/3
• 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

General

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

Power

• Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Management: Yes

Regulation and Standard Compliance

• Energy Star® Compliant: Yes

Box Contents:

• 55" Diagonal SXRD™ Rear Projection Television (KDS55A2020)
• 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: 83 lbs 14oz (38kg)
• Shipping: 107 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts and Labor

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