Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Reviews
Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Features
- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
- BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
- Motionflow 240Hz
- BRAVIA Internet Video/Widgets
- XMB w/ enhanced 3D Favorites Menu
Technical Details
- XMBTM w/ enhanced 3D Favorites Menu
- Ethernet x1 w/ DLNA® photo/music/video player
- BRAVIA® SyncTM capable
- BRAVIA® Link ready (DVD, Input, Wireless)
- TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 37 7/8 x 26 1/8 x 12 in (961 x 662 x 303mm) with pedestal; 37 7/8 x 24 1/4 x 3 1/8 in (961 x 614 x 79mm) without pedestal
- Weight (Approx.) : 43 lbs. (19.5kg) with pedestal; 37.3 lbs. (16.9kg) without pedestal
Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Description
Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA Z-Series, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities, that let you view select on-demand movies and TV shows and listen to 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.
Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews
Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Features and Technical Details
- Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning with Blu-ray's full 1080p HD resolution
- Stream Blockbuster, Netflix, YouTube & Pandora
- Multi-format playback lets you enjoy Blu-ray Discs, DVD, CD, MP3/WMA, JPEG, AVCHD and more
- Enjoy BD-Live support for accessing fresh content
- Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD MA technologies for high-definition audio
Technical Details
- Supported playback formats: BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (V mode only), DVD-RW (V mode only), DVD+R (V mode only) DVD+RW (V mode only), Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- Supported audio compression formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital True-HD, DTS, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, LPCM, HD bitstream output, Re-encoding, dual decoding
- Audio D/A converter: 24-bit/192KHz
- BD Profile: 2.0
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version: 1.3
- USB Connectivity: USB 2.0
- HDMI Video resolution: BD: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p; DVD: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p
- CVBS output-RCA jack resolution: BD/DVD: 480i
- Component video out resolution: BD: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i; DVD: 480p, 480i
- Audio out: 1 rear composite, 1 rear optical
- Network connectivity: Rear Ethernet port
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 2.13 x 7.83 inches
- Weight: 4.85 lbs.
Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Description
Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video). There is selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only) and built-in audio decoding to PCM for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential * Netflix video and Pandora music streaming (subscriptions to these services required). There are 2 USB ports (1 front, 1 rear) for storing downloaded BD-Live material.
From the Manufacturer
Experience the Blu-ray difference with the Samsung BD-P1600. Enjoy incredibly detailed images and brilliant color in full high definition 1080p resolution. In addition to a fantastic picture, enjoy cutting edge features like support for Netflix and Pandora movie/music streaming; BD-Live support; and two USB connections for updating firmware, adding wireless ability, or playing back MP3/WMA files. Watch your favorite DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio, and plenty more. A sleek, stylish and powerful Blu-ray player. Click to enlarge. |
 Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. |
 Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what's on it with BD-Live. |
 Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates with a single cable. |
Digital imaging is made up of pixels. The more pixels in a picture, the clearer it is. With Blu-ray full HD (and 24 frames-per-second) playback, you get every single pixel out of a film possible. Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning.
BD-Live ready
Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what's on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (through the included Ethernet port or using an optional Link Stick USB wireless dongle) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products.
Multi Format Playback
In addition to Blu-ray discs, you can drop in a normal DVD and watch the picture get upconverted to near HD quality. Your CDs will also sound great, and you can play MP3/WMA audio from CD, DVD or USB. Or enjoy looking at your favorite JPG files from photo CDs.
HDMI 1.3
Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates even at full 1080p resolution. HDMI 1.3 is a video cable format that delivers it all from your Samsung Blu-ray player without any loss of quality. Since you only need one HDMI cable, there's no ugly mess of tangled-up wires. So your set-up is as clean-looking as the picture.
Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD MA
Both of these HD audio technologies deliver the sound of the original audio master to your home, bit-for-bit. Listeners enjoy the same audio that was recorded and mastered. Paired with high-definition video, this means an unprecedented home theater experience.
Netflix Instant Streaming Ready
Are you a Netflix member? You no longer have to wait by the mailbox to satisfy your flix fix. Instantly stream from a selection of over 12,000 (and growing) movies and TV shows. The number of titles you can stream per month depends on which Netflix subscription plan you choose.
 Stream movies instantly from your Netflix account. |
 Upgrade firmware easily via Ethernet or USB. |
Pandora Ready
The BD-P1600 can stream music though the popular Pandora music service. Enjoy a fresh way to discover new music and stay up-to-date with your favorite artists.
Wi-Fi Ready
By adding Samsung's proprietary Link Stick 802.11b/g/n wireless dongle (not included), users can wirelessly connect to the latest Blu-ray features when the dongle is connected to one of the players' two USB 2.0 ports, or via the traditional wired Ethernet connection.
Analog/Digital Audio Out
Know what sounds great when it comes to your Blu-ray Disc player? Having audio output options. For picture-perfect audio there's the HDMI output. If you prefer analog audio, the player comes with a stereo RCA output for two channels of analog audio. An optical output is also included for the happy medium.
Firmware Upgrades
Your new Samsung Blu-ray Disc player won't be obsolete the moment you bring it home from the store. It's equipped with an Ethernet connection so you can download the latest firmware upgrade and add new features. If your player needs more local storage to take advantage of these features, simply plug in a memory stick with at least 1GB of memory into the USB port.
What's in the Box
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray Disc Player, 47-key Remote control, Batteries, AV cable (RCA type), User's Manual, Quick Start Guide
