Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Reviews

 

Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Features

• A 52-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control
• Unique Sony technologies to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
• Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
• BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules (sold separately)

Technical Details

• Display Area: 52"
• Display Type: LCD
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Contrast Ratio: 30000:1 Dynamic
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Signal Compatibility: 1080p
• Input Video Signal: NTSC
• Compatibility: VESA (300 mm X 300 mm)
• Screen Refresh Rate: 60Hz
• Condition: New
• Features: PC Input
• Speakers: 2
• Inputs: USB
• Inputs: S-Video
• Inputs: PC
• Inputs: Composite
• Inputs: HDMI In
• Inputs: Component
• Inputs: Analog Audio Input
• Inputs: RF Input
• Outputs: Audio
• Outputs: Digital Audio Out
• HDMI Ports: 3
• Power Consumption: 295W

Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Description

Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theatre set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

 

Sony BDP-S560 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews

 

Sony BDP-S560 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Features and Technical Details

• Built-in Wi-Fi networking for accessing BD Live bonus materials as well as streaming photos from your PC
• Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
• 24p True Cinema capable lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second); Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
• Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 S-Video, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (2-channel), 1 digital optical audio, 1 digital coaxial audio, 1 Ethernet
• Includes remote control and composite AV cable; measures 16.9 x 8.1 x 2.8 inches (WxDxH)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Sony
• Model: BDP-S560
• Parental Lock: Y
• Color Name: Black
• Width: 43 centimeters
• Depth: 20.7 centimeters
• Height: 7 centimeters
• Weight: 2.3 Kilograms

Sony BDP-S560 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Description

The Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc player delivers Full HD 1080/24p True Cinema video over HDMI and can upscale your standard DVDs to near HD quality . It also includes built-in wireless functionality (802.11N/G/B/A), allowing you to easily connect to the internet to download and stream BD-Live content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. While compatible with most home wireless routers, the BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc player also supports Wi-Fi protected set-up (WPS), for a quick and easy conection to WPS enabled wireless routers. The BDPS560 even supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD audio codecs for up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound.

From the Manufacturer (July 6, 2009)Sony's BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc Player delivers full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output, decodes the latest advanced audio codecs, and is BD-Live capable with your broadband internet connection (and purchase of external memory). It supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD audio codecs for up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound, and there's even quick start-up mode, which begins operating your Blu-ray Disc player in approximately six seconds from the time it is powered on. And navigation of the player's menus is a breeze thanks to the icon-based Xross Media Bar (XMB) menu system.

Offering built-in Wi-Fi wireless network capabilities (802.11a/b/g/n), the BDP-S560 can easily connect to the Internet through your existing wireless home network to download and stream BD-Live content including additional scenes, short subjects, trailers, interactive games, and more. It also enables easy firmware updates to assist in keeping your player up-to-date with the latest Blu-ray Disc media and features.

With built-in Wi-Fi functionality, you can connect to the internet to download and stream BD-Live content as well as wirelessly stream digital photos from your PC.

The Sony BDP-S560 incorporates Sony’s Precision Cinema HD Upscale technology that converts standard-definition signals (480i) to near HD quality.

The BDP-S560 also supports Wi-Fi protected set-up (WPS) for a quick and easy connection to WPS-enabled wireless routers.

Check out the latest previews, download special scenes and exclusive features, and participate in online communities or games with BD-Live.

Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity.

Key Features

• Full HD 1080p Output (Learn more) Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) allows you to connect easily to the internet in order to download and stream BD-Live content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. While compatible with most home wireless routers, the BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc player also supports Wi-Fi protected set-up (WPS) for a quick and easy connection to WPS-enabled wireless routers.
• Stream Your Photos Wirelessly: The BDP-S560 features photo streaming functionality, which allows you wirelessly to stream digital photos from your PC or another Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) enabled device to your Blu-ray Disc player, so you can easily view photos on your HDTV.
• Digital Photo Playback feature lets you enjoy your digital photos on your HDTV by inserting USB flash memory loaded with photos into the players' front USB port.
• DVD Upscaling via HDMI technology: DVD Upscaling via HDMI makes your existing standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by bringing them to near HD quality.
• Dolby TrueHD and dts HD- 7.1 Analog: In the past, most audio codecs used compression that actually removes some sound data to transmit audio from the disc to the audio circuitry. This means that what you hear is a subset of the original audio. However, newer formats allow the audio to be compressed, but not discarded, allowing the original audio to come through once it has been decoded. This player allows you to stream the audio out via HDMI to a capable receiver or through analog 7.1 outputs for maximum compatibility with high end receivers. (Learn more)
• BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. And with Bonus View, you can enjoy "picture-in-picture" capability with select Blu-ray titles. External memory is required (sold separately).
• Quick Start Mode: Quick Start Mode lets you begin operating your Sony Blu-ray Disc player approximately six seconds from the time it's powered on.
• Ethernet port lets you connect the BDP-S360 to your home's existing broadband network to access bonus features on BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc movies.
• Bonus View feature provides "picture-in-picture" capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles, which is useful for viewing director or actor commentary while the movie plays.
• x.v.Color output plays AVCHD-format discs with support for the international xvYCC color standard, producing images with nearly twice as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard.
• BRAVIA Sync technology lets you enjoy the convenience of one remote control to operate and control all your compatible home entertainment devices. It utilizes the HDMI CEC function to easily turn on and control your compatible HDMI-connected components without having to use multiple remote controls.
• 24p True Cinema technology lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second), the way movies are shot and mastered, so you can enjoy cinematic picture quality.
• Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry delivers accurate and vivid images with clarity and detail faithful to the source -- whether film or video (upscaled image quality will vary). This circuitry uses advanced conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.
• Emmy-Award Winning Xross Media Bar Interface: Sony's exclusive xross media bar user interface makes it simple and intuitive to navigate television menus, controls, and user settings. (Learn more)
• x.v.Color output plays AVCHD-format discs with support for the international xvYCC color standard, producing images with nearly twice as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard. (Learn more)
• Dimensions: 16.9 x 8.1 x 2.8 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Connections

• HDMI audio/video output: 1
• Component video (Y/Pb/Pr) output: 1
• S-video output: 1
• Composite video output: 1
• Optical digital audio output: 1
• Coaxial digital audio output: 1
• Analog audio output: 1 (2-channel)
• Ethernet networking: 1

Video Specifications

• AVC-HD: Yes (8cm/12cm; DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW)
• BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV & BDAV)
• BD-ROM: Bonus View (Profile1.1); BD-Live (Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL)
• CD (CD-DA): Yes
• CD-R/RW: Yes (CD-DA & Data)
• DVD Playback: Yes
• DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (+VR)
• DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes (+VR) (8cm)
• DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm)
• DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm)
• JPEG Playback: Yes (BD-R/REDVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• PhotoTV HD: Yes
• x.v.Color Technology: Yes

Audio Specifications

• Dolby: Yes & Dolby TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)
• Dolby Digital plus Decoding: Yes
• Dolby True HD bitstream output: Yes
• Dolby TrueHD Decoding: Yes
• LPCM: Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes (HDMI bitstream out)
• MP3 Playback: Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)5
• dts Decoding: Yes
• dts HD bitstream output: Yes
• dts Output: Yes, & /DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)

What's in the Box?
Sony BDP-S560 BD player, remote control (with 2 AA batteries), composite video cable, AC cable, printed instruction manual