Sony 32" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV - KDL-32XBR6

Product Details

Sony 32" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV, Model KDL32XBR6

Helpful Downloads For The KDL32XBR6:

• Spec Sheet
• Sony LCD Warranty
• Owners Manual
• Quick Setup Guide

Online Guides:

• Hookup / Connection Guide

Looking for XBR® performance and design in a small screen TV - Experience Sony unique features like an enhanced Xross Media Bar® with 3D graphics and integrated TV Guide program information, DMex functionality that allows you to add capabilities to your TV, and BRAVIA Engine 2™ for an even better picture. Add to that the sophisticated design you've come to expect from the XBR® line and 1080p capability, and you can see why we say that the KDL-32XBR6 packs a lot of punch in a very small package.

Features:

• Full HD 1080p
  Full HD 1080p means our connections accept 1080p signals and the Display will render that signal in Full HD 1080p. The flexibility of native 1920 x 1080 displays allows any High Definition content to be viewed without the need to downconvert images to the native Resolution of the Display. Take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and PlayStation®3 systems that can deliver 1080p content
• DMex
  Sony’s Digital Media Extender (DMex) offers a Digital connection path for optional modules like the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, as well as other modules you can add in the future. Innovative DMex expansion capabilities integrate into the award-winning XMB™ user interface making HDTVs a powerful entertainment platform that not only meets Current needs, but expands to meet tomorrow’s needs as well
• BRAVIA® Engine™ Technology
  The latest version of Sony’s respected BRAVIA Engine fully Digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images... Dynamic Noise Reduction: Intelligently identifies and dramatically reduces noise in the signal according to the motion and Brightness of each scene for clearer, crisper images. Detail Enhancement: Improved image enhancement algorithms render greater overall detail. Contrast Enhancement: Works with the Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit to optimize the Contrast for every scene to create better depth and reality. BRAVIA Engine technology optimizes the color, Contrast, detail and clarity of every scene for the exceptional performance that BRAVIA HDTVs are known for
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
  Part of the cinematic drama in film-making comes from details found in shadows and dark areas of the picture. Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) uses real-time image processing to dynamically adjust backlight levels for improved Contrast without masking details the filmmaker intended you to see. ACE delivers deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture for a difference you can truly see
• TV Guide® On-Screen Interactive Program Guide
  The TV Guide On-screen IPG delivers continually updated program listings to users. The guide requires no subscription fees or phone connection and is available at no extra cost to the consumer. Sony is the first company to integrate the TV Guide On-Screen User Interface into a custom interface — Sony's exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface
• Rich Graphics
  Delivering a fun user experience is what the new rich graphics are designed to do. Accessing video content and sharing Digital photos with your family and friends on an HDTV is now fast, easy and fun. Colorful thumbnails cascade before your eyes allowing you to visually choose what you want to see. Viewing Digital images through Sony’s photo Viewer is now more organized and can be quickly accessed
• Enhanced (XMB™) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics
• 24p True Cinema
  Movies and many prime time TV programs are captured at 24 frames per second (24p). Sony’s Blu-ray Disc™ players wisely take advantage of this by including 24p output capability allowing a compatible connection with BRAVIA® HDTVs that have this capability. The benefit— You can watch movies in natural, cinematic motion, the way they are seen at the cinema. Every single frame of the movie can now be seen without using additional video processing that converts film-based images to video reproduction. Additionally, 24p True Cinema input capability can be used along with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology for outstanding fluid motion beyond what you would typically see at the cinema. Once you experience 24p video it will be hard to view video without it

Specifications:

Audio

• Audio Power Output: 10W + 10W
  

Audio Features

• Audio Modes: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice
  
• Digital Amplifier: Yes
  
• Sony Original Surround: S-Force
  
• Dolby®: Dolby® Digital
  
• Voice Zoom: Yes
  
• Sound Booster: Yes
  
• Stereo System: MTS
  
• Auto SAP: Yes
  
• Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
  
• Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control: Yes
  
• Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
  
• Audio Out: Yes
  
• Audio Out: 5.1 channel
  

Convenience Features

• Menu: XMB™ (Xross Media Bar™)
  
• Xross Media Bar®: Yes
  
• BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™: Yes (+ BRAVIA Sync™)
  
• HDMI™ CEC Menu Button: Yes
  
• Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes
  
• PAP (Picture & Picture): Yes
  
• PAP (Fixed or Variable): Fixed
  
• PC Input PIP (Picture in Picture): Yes
  
• LightSensor™: Yes
  
• Swap Picture: Yes
  
• Swap Sound: Yes
  
• TV Guide On Screen: Yes
  
• Favorite Channel: Yes
  
• Channel Label: Yes
  
• Edit Channel Labels: Yes
  
• Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes
  
• Show/Hide Channels: Yes
  
• Channel Surf: Yes
  
• Info Banner: Yes
  
• Label Inputs: Yes
  
• Input Skip: Yes (Auto)
  
• ID-1 Detection: Yes
  
• Initial Setup: Yes
  
• Power Saving Mode - Picture Off: Yes
  
• Clock: Yes
  
• Sleep timer: Yes
  
• On/Off Timer: Yes
  
• Multiple Language Display: English, Spanish, French
  
• On Screen Display: Yes, for External Input
  
• Channel Jump: Yes
  

General

• Screen Size: 32 inch class (31.5 inches measured diagonally)
  
• Acceptable Video Signals: 480/60i, 480/60p, 720p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)
  

General Features

• Closed Caption (CC): Yes (Auto on Mute)
  
• Closed Caption Button: Yes
  
• DMeX Seamless Upgradeable: Yes
  

Inputs and Outputs

• RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
  
• S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear)
  
• HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total): 4 (1 Side/3 Rear)
  
• PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini): 1 (Rear)
  
• Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 6 (1 Side/5 Rear)
  
• Audio Out: 1 (Rear)
  
• Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
  
• Headphone Output(s): 1 (Side)
  
• HDMI™ PC Input Format Support: Yes
  

Power

• Input Voltage: AC 120V
  
• Power Consumption (in Operation): 200W
  
• Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.1W
  

Regulation and Standard Compliance

• Energy Star® Compliant: Yes
  
• VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes
  
• VESA® Hole Pitch: 200 x 200 mm / M6 screw
  

Video

• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 25,000:1
  
• On-screen Contrast Ratio: 2,500:1
  

Video Features

• Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom; Photo - Vivid, Standard, Original, Custom
  
• Auto Wide: Yes
  
• Wide Mode: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom
  
• 4:3 Default: Yes
  
• Video Processing: Bravia Engine 2™ Technology
  
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) Technology: Yes
  
• 24p True Cinema: Yes
  
• Live Color Creation™ Technology: Yes
  
• Game Mode: Yes
  
• MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
  
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
  
• CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes

Approximate Dimensions:

• With Pedestal
  • Width: 31.4"
    
  • Height: 22.8"
    
  • Depth: 9.6"
• Without Pedestal
  • Width: 31.4"
    
  • Height: 21.4"
    
  • Depth: 4"

Approximate Weight:

• With Pedestal: 34 lbs
• Without Pedestal: 27 lbs
• Shipping: 40 lbs

Warranty Information:

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

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reviews

great tube!

By ned from palos heights, il. on 03/9/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	None so far
Pros:	Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Great sound, Good Connection Options, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Simple Controls

a bit more expensive, but well worth the extra dough!

I would buy another product from ABT.

By Traveler from South Georgia on 12/8/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Cons:	Expensive
Pros:	Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Good Resolution
Best Uses:	Home

I have had a very good experience with the service and with the product.

Typical Sony,....Awesome

By Dave B from Seattle,WA on 10/24/2008.

Best Uses:	Bedroom
Pros:	Good Resolution, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Bright Image
Describe Yourself:	Power User

Excellent Service and price,..Thank You!!!!

Glad I finally bought a Sony XBR6

By Patty from West Reading, PA on 10/10/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Resolution, Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Reduced Glare
Best Uses:	Home

I bought 2 Sony KDL32XBR6 TVs after doing months of research online & in local chain stores. I decided on this model because of the 1080p capabilitty in the 32" size which was as large as I could go due to space constraints in the two rooms where I'm using the TVs. The quality of this Sony product is excellent, fantastac HD quality, great sound, & easy controls/remote. I'm glad I finally took the plunge with this product!

Great TV

By neon63 from amissville, va on 09/17/2008.

Pros:	Bright Image, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Cons:	Remote is setup oddly

Placed Tv in the bedroom. Like the Design, resolution and picture. found the remote odd because the channel and volume buttons are on the bottom of a long remote.

Sony perfection

By busy mom from Arlington, MA on 07/1/2008.

Pros:	Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Reduced Glare, Builds its own tv guide, Fast Setup
Best Uses:	Movies, Home
Cons:	none to date
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

great TV for 6-10 ft away viewing

Sony products are the best

By Hawkman from Chicago, IL on 06/25/2008.

Pros:	Bright Image, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Home
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Sony products are always easy to set up and use Sony products last a long time.

Bravo Bravia XBR6

By Doubting Thomas from New York on 06/21/2008.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Home, Bedroom
Cons:	Short power cord
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

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Excellent picture

By George from Florida on 05/18/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Pros:	Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Bright Image, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Movies, Office, Kitchen, Video, Home, Small room, 2nd TV
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Professional

The set has many picture adjustment controls but some require professional equipment to optimize the settings. I have the equipment and the picture benefitted quite a bit with my tweaking. Since it's a 1080p TV it looks great with Blu ray DVD movies.

Good choice!

By SonnyinAZ from Mesa, AZ on 05/11/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Pros:	Bright Image, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Reduced Glare
Best Uses:	Home
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

I have owed/ still own other Sony tv's and I still like them. I waited for this one to come out because I wanted a 32in. tv with 120hz updating. Side by side tv's show that the 120hz does help with screen jitter even on 32in. tv's. The set worked nice out of the box. Being a little nerdy, I used a set-up dvd (Avia) to further set up the tv. Most of the factory settings were close. We only use off air antenna. The ATSC and NTSC tuners work fine. The optical audio out worked fine. I find that if both the tv audio and the surround set(optical out) are used at the same time there is a slight echo. It appears to be a timing issue between the surround decoder and the tv decoder. For dvds, the picture is unbeatable For off air tv, (all modes 480p,720p,1080i) I still think that my HD Crt Sony has a better picture. I think this is due to the CRT phosphorous softening the picture just enough to cover the flaws in the off air transmission. This LCD tv is so good, it shows the flaws, thus making the picture look computerized. Maybe this 48 year old is still used to CRT tvs!

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