Sony 46" Grand WEGA 3LCD Rear Projection HDTV In Black - KDF46E2000

Sony 46" Grand WEGA 3LCD Rear Projection HDTV, Model KDF46E2000

Packaged in a compact, two-color exterior with subtly located speakers, the Grand WEGA™ 3LCD rear projection TVs are now available in a larger range of sizes, including 46", 50" and 55" screens¹. The televisions feature high-detail picture quality, and deliver natural color reproduction and exceptional brightness levels thanks to 3LCD technology. Featuring enhanced connectivity via dual HDMI™ input and PC input through HDMI™, Sony’s Grand WEGA LCD projection televisions provide quality playback of nearly every connected device.

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Key Features:

• HD (1280 x 720) Picture Resolution (LCD Chip)
• 3 LCD Chips (R/G/B); 921,600 Pixels Each
• Cinema Black Pro for excellent Contrast Ratio
• ATSC Integrated Tuner
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface - 1080i) 2 (Rear)
• HDV Camcorder Component connection - 480i, 720p, 1080i (Side)
• PC Input via HDMI (High Definition MultiMedia Interface) connection
• DRC MF-V1 (Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction V1) technology
• SRS® TruSurround XT™ equipped
• Dolby® Digital decoder
• BBE Digital audio enhancement
• Steady Sound® feature
• 0.73" LCD chip
• New 46” screen size¹ with bottom speaker bottom mounted speakers and compact frame design

Features:

• 3LCD Panels
  The 3LCD technology at the heart of Sony’s Grand WEGA™ televisions provide a bright picture, with high detail and natural color. These three key benefits are immediately apparent when viewing a Grand WEGA™ TV. You can expect to see an incredibly detailed picture with eye-popping colors. Sony uses three tiny LCD chips (0.73") with a combined resolution of over 2.76 million pixels. The light from a high output UHP lamp shines into a filtering system that splits the beam into red, green, and blue light streams. Each color goes through its own LCD chip, which passes or blocks the light. The three beams are then instantaneously recombined and sent to the projection lens.
• Digital Reality Creation® (DRC)® Multifunction Technology
  Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the HD equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD, satellite and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced, progressive or CineMotion® output.
• WEGA Engine™ System
  The WEGA Engine™ system is the core video processing system that was designed based on Sony’s expertise and long heritage in bringing cutting-edge picture quality to TVs for consumers. Its fully digital signal-processing path includes video processing functions that have been designed and optimized using Sony’s video experience to improve overall picture quality. The WEGA Engine™ System includes:
  • High-speed A/D (analog-to-digital) converters for wide-range gradation capture of analog signals
  • 3-D Y/C Comb Filter for minimizing cross color and dot structure artifacts
  • Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, which reduces MPEG artifacts such as "block noise" and "mosquito noise" caused by the compression used to maximize bandwidth in digital broadcasts
  • Digital Temporal 3-D Noise Reduction (pixel-by-pixel basis)
  • Digital Motion Adaptive I/P (interlace-to-progressive), as well as Edge Adaptive I/P deinterlacing conversion, which improves resolution in video with motion
• 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.
• HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and PC Connectivity
  Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s Grand WEGA™ 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 digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. PC connectivity is also accommodated via HDMI™ so now you can use your Grand WEGA TV with your PC.
• Steady Sound® feature equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials.
• New 46" Screen with stylish, bottom speaker design and compact frame design.

Specifications:

Video

• Viewing Angle: 130° Horizontal / 60° Vertical (Recommended Viewing Angle)
• Panel Type: LCD Chip Size = 0.73"
• Native Resolution: 1280 x 720
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• Speed Surf™ Channel Selection: Yes

General

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Screen Size: 46"¹

Video Features

• Screen or Display Technology: 3LCD
• Video Processing: WEGA Engine™ System
• Video Processing: DRC-MF V1 (Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction V1) technology
• Tuner: ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) with QAM on Cable
• Color System: NTSC
• DRC® Mode: Yes
• DRC® Palette Presets: Yes
• Advanced Iris control
• Video Processing: Color Corrector
• Video Processing: Clear White
• Video Processing: Black Corrector
• Video Processing: Gamma Adjustment
• Screen Modes (16:9): Wide Zoom, Normal (480 only), Full, Zoom
• Vertical Position: Yes
• Horizontal Correction: Yes
• Color Temperature: Yes
  

Audio Features

• Dolby® Virtual Surround: Yes
• SRS® TruSurround® XT Audio Effect: Yes
• Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, and Custom
• A/V Synch: Yes

Inputs and Outputs

• HDMI™ Connection(s): 2 (2 Rear) One with analog audio input and one without analog audio input
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 3 (1 Side / 2 Rear)
• Optical Audio Output(s): Yes. Dolby Digital
• S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side / 2 Rear)
• Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): Yes
• Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (1 Side / 4 Rear)
  

General Features

• Auto SAP: Yes
• Video Label: Yes

Convenience Features

• Picture Freeze: Yes
• Favorite Channel: Yes
• Channel Label: Yes
• Channel Skip/Add: Yes
• Channel Jump: Yes
• Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes
• Caption Vision: Yes
• Clock: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• Timer Events: Yes (2 events)
  

Box Contents:

• 46" Grand WEGA 3LCD Rear Projection HDTV (KDF46E2000)
• Remote Control (RM-YD010)
• AA (R6) Batteries (x2 for remote control)
• Instruction Manual
• Quick Set Up Guide
• Warranty Card
• Product Registration Card
  

Optional Accessories:

• SU-RG12S (Optional AV Stand)
• XL-2400 (100W Replacement Lamp)

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 43.15" (1096mm)
• Height: 30.16" (766mm)
• Depth: 15.04" (382mm)

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 58.86 lbs (26.7 kg)
• Shipping: 75 lbs
• Dimensional Weight: 97.78 lbs

Warranty Information:

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