Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-40XBR9 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Reviews

 

Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-40XBR9 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Features

• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
• BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
• Motionflow 240Hz
• Live Color Creation technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight
• USB to view photo/music/video

Technical Details

• Audio
• Audio Power Output: 20W (10W+10W)
• Speaker Configuration: Invisible Speaker Box + Tweeter
• Speakers (Total): 4
• Audio Features
• 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
• 5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
• Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
• Audio Out: Variable/Fixed
• Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
• Auto SAP: Yes
• Digital Amplifier: S-Master Digital Amplifier
• Dolby: Dolby Digital
• Sony Original Surround: S-Force
• Sound Booster: Yes
• Sound Enhancer: Yes
• Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
• SteadySound Automatic Volume Control: Yes
• Stereo System: MTS
• Surround Effect: Sports, Music, Cinema, Game
• Voice Zoom: Yes
• Convenience Features
• Auto Photo Mode: Yes (DLNA, USB)
• Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI: Game, Graphics, Photo, Cinema
• BRAVIA Sync: Yes
• BRAVIA Sync Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control)
• Channel Block (with password): Yes
• Channel Jump: Yes
• Channel Labels: Yes
• Channel Surf: Yes
• Edit Channel Labels: Yes
• Favorite Channel: Yes
• Favorites Menu: Graphic
• ID-1 Detection: Yes
• Info Banner: TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS
• Input Skip: Automatic
• Internet Radio: Yes
• Label Inputs: Yes
• Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
• New Theatre Mode with surround: Yes
• On-Screen Clock: Yes
• On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
• On/Off Timer: Yes
• Parental Control: Yes
• Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
• Program Block: Yes
• Scene Select: Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General, Auto
• Show/Hide Channels: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• Start Up BRAVIA Logo Display: Yes
• TV Guide On-Screen: Yes (Gemstar ver.10)
• Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes
• Theatre Mode with Cinema Surround: Yes
• USB Application(s): Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer (jpeg), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
• White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias
• Display
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Color Range (u'v'): 102% of NTSC
• Color Range (xy): 91% of NTSC
• Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• On-Screen Contrast Ratio: 3,800:1
• Panel Bit: 10-bit
• Screen Size (measured diagonally): 40-inch
• Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178 (89/89)
• Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178 (89/89)
• Display Features
• Backlight Type: WCG-CCFL
• Display Device: LCD
• Energy Saving and Efficiency
• Backlight Off Mode: Yes
• Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes
• Eco Settings: Yes
• Energy Star compliant: Exceeds Energy Star Version 3.0 by more than 15%
• Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh): 295 kWhr
• Idle TV Standby: Yes
• LightSensor Technology: Yes
• PC Power Management: Yes
• Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star: 161.3 W (Energy Star Version 3.0)
• Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star: Less than 0.1W (120VAC)
• Power Saving Modes: Yes
• General
• Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV
• General Features
• BRAVIA Link Module support: DMX-SW1, DMX-DVD, DMX-WL1
• Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
• Finish (Surface Color): Blue Gray Metallic
• Illuminated Sony Logo: Yes
• On-Screen Display: 3D XMB
• Supports Rear Mounting of DMeX Module: Yes
• Inputs and Outputs
• AC Power Input: 1 (Rear)
• Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
• Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI: 1 (Rear)
• Audio Out: 1 (Rear)
• Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s): 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable)
• Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1 Side/1 Rear--selectable)
• Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output--1 (Rear)
• Ethernet Connection(s): 1 (Rear)
• HDMI Connection(s) (Total): 4 (3 Side/1 Rear)
• HDMI PC Input: Yes (see owner's manual for supported timings)
• PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini): 1 (Side) see owner's manual for supported timings
• RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• S-Video Detection: Yes
• S-Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
• USB 1.1: 1 (Rear) for Service only
• USB 2.0: 1 (Side)
• LED
• HD Indicator: Yes
• Network Features
• BRAVIA Internet Video: Yes
• BRAVIA Internet Widgets: Yes
• DLNA: Client (Photo), Client (Music), Client (Video)
• Power
• Power Consumption (in Operation) max.: 205 W (max)
• Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.1W (120VAC)
• Power Requirements (frequency): 50/60Hz
• Power Requirements (voltage): AC 120-240V
• Recycled and Recyclable Materials
• Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 40%)
• Printed Materials: Recycled Paper
• Product Materials: Recycled Plastic
• Regulation and Standard Compliance
• VESA Hole Pitch: 300x300 M6
• VESA Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes
• Service and Warranty Information
• Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
• Online Instruction Manual (Reference Book): Yes
• TV System
• Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CATV (analog): 1-135 CATV (digital) : 1-135
• Color System: NTSC 3.58
• Number of Tuners (Analog): 1
• Number of Tuners (Digital): 1(Hybrid)
• TV System (Analog): M
• TV System (Digital): ATSC
• Tuner (Cable): Clear QAM
• Tuner (Terrestrial): ATSC Tuner, NTSC Tuner
• Video
• Video Signal: 1080/60p (HDMI / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i
• Video Features
• 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
• 4:3 Default: Yes
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
• Auto Wide: Yes
• CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
• Deep Color: Yes
• Game Mode: Yes
• Live Color Creation Technology: Yes
• MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
• Motionflow Technology: 240 Hz
• PhotoTV HD: Yes (HDMI / Component)
• Picture Mode: Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Sports, Game, Graphics, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Stardard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
• Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 3 Technology
• Wide Mode: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full (Full1-2 for PC), H Stretch, Zoom
• x.v.Color Technology: Yes
• Weights and Measurements
• Dimensions (Approx.): 37-7/8 x 25-5/8 x 12 in (961 x 649 x 303mm) with pedestal; 37-7/8 x 22-7/8 x 3-3/8 in (961 x 580 x 85mm) without pedestal
• Packaging (Approx.): 48 x 27-1/8 x 7-7/8 in (1217 x 688 x 197mm)
• Weight (Approx.): 43.9 lbs. (19.9kg) with pedestal; 37.9 lbs. (17.2kg) without pedestal

Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-40XBR9 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Description

Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.