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Sony KDL-52XBR5
Sony 52" 1080p
52" BRAVIA® XBR® 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate
  • TV tuners: digital (ATSC) & analog (NTSC) over-the-air, QAM cable
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 120Hz refresh rate for clearer motion
$3699.99
Sony 52" 1080p
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The XBR5 series represents the pinnacle of Sony LCD TV performance and design. Before you even switch it on, the TV's ultra-cool look makes a dramatic statement — the piano-black cabinet looks as if it's suspended in Sony's unique "floating glass" case. The 52" KDL-52XBR5 boasts full 1080p resolution, plus exciting innovations that will make the XBR5s the HDTVs of choice for videophiles.

Motionflow provides clearer 1080p pictures two ways
Sony's Motionflow anti-blur technology provides a 120Hz refresh rate — twice that of standard LCD TVs. You'll see strikingly smooth, smear-free motion when viewing movies or fast action sports. The other benefit of 120Hz comes into play when you connect a Blu-ray high-definition disc player with 24p output. 24 divides evenly into 120, so no video rate conversion is necessary. You'll see movies at their original frame rate for the purest possible video.

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10-bit LCD panel and video processing for more accurate colors
Two key factors determining LCD picture quality are the LCD panel and the video processing circuitry. The KDL-52XBR5 is part of the first wave of HDTVs to employ an LCD screen with 10-bit resolution. A 10-bit panel can display 1024 levels of color gradation compared to only 256 steps for conventional 8-bit panels. And 10-bit video processing fully utilizes the panel's exceptional color resolution to show even the subtlest shadings.

A wider range of colors, too
In an LCD television, the backlight determines the range of colors the TV can reproduce. A wider color range means that more vivid colors can be displayed. The KDL-52XBR5's "wide color gamut" backlight produces a specific spectrum of light optimized for Sony's special color filters. The system reproduces more of the full broadcast TV color range — 25% more than standard backlights.

Future-ready inputs for HD sources, 1080p upconversion for non-HD sources
The KDL-52XBR5's set of audio/video jacks is heavy on HD-compatible connections, including two component video and three digital HDMI inputs, all with the ability to accept 1080p video. High-def material is expanding rapidly, and you may already have an HD satellite receiver, video game console, camcorder, and more.

But realistically, you'll probably still be watching some regular (analog) programs for a while yet. That's when you'll really appreciate the KDL-52XBR5's advanced video processing. BRAVIA Engine Pro with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals — including HD signals — directly to 1080p for stunning detail.

 

Details:

  • 52" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio)
  • high-gloss black finish
  • built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
  • built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
  • Motionflow™ 120Hz anti-blur technology for clearer motion
  • 8-millisecond pixel response time
  • 2000:1 contrast ratio (18,000:1 dynamic)
  • 178°(H) x 178°(V) viewing angle
  • 10-bit display panel & video processing for over a billion possible colors
  • BRAVIA Engine™ Pro digital processor with DRC MultiFunction v2.5 (upconverts video signals to 1080p)
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) dynamic backlighting
  • wide-range fluorescent backlight for extended color range
  • Deep Color and x.v.Color™ support
  • 1-tuner picture-in-picture
  • built-in stereo speakers (11 watts x 2)
  • illuminated multibrand remote control
  • BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ simplifies remote control for compatible Sony components (HDMI-CEC)
  • picture settings memory for each video input
  • 8 A/V inputs, including:
    • 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 side)
    • 1 S-video
    • 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080p)
    • 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
  • PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
  • RF input for antenna/cable signals
  • optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
  • compatible with optional BRAVIA Internet Video Link
  • Energy Star® compliant
  • detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 23-5/8"W x 15-1/8"D)
  • wall-mountable (bracket not included)
  • 55-3/4"W x 32-5/8"H x 5-1/8"D (35"H x 15-1/8"D on stand)
  • weight: 108 lbs. with stand; 93 lbs. without stand
  • warranty: 18 months parts & labor — in-home service

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