Sony KDL-40Z4500 40 inch LCD

Sony KDL-40Z4500

Sony KDL-40Z4500

Movie fans and sports fans can look forward to the smoothest and fastest action with the Z series and its Motionflow 200Hz technology. You can forget about blurring; your eyes will be in for a treat with the KDL-40Z4500 40in Full HD LCD TV.

Available in 40, 46 and 52 inch this award winning model lets you enjoy all the music and photo content from your computer on your TV with DLNA home networking technology.

Full HD (1920 x 1080) coupled with Sony’s acclaimed BRAVIA Engine 2 with Advanced Contrast Enhancer provides outstanding images that are clear and well defined.

More natural colours are seen thanks to Live Colour Creation with x.v and films can be enjoyed as they would at the cinema with 24p True Cinema technology.

Sony KDL-40Z4500 Key Features

• 40″ Full HD 1080 BRAVIA LCD TV
• Dynamic Contrast 80000:1
• BRAVIA ENGINE 2
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
• 24p True Cinema
• Motionflow 200Hz
• Image Blur Reduction
• Picture Mode Vivid/Standard/Custom/Cinema
• Dolby® Digital Plus
• 3 x HDMI^TM Inputs
• USB 2.0 Input
• PC Input (15pin D-Sub) + Audio In
• BRAVIA Sync
• DLNA Ethernet (Music/Photo)
• FREE 3 Year Guarantee

Sony televisions are known for their easy to use no nonsense onscreen menus and this 40 inch LCD is no different. Its Xcross Media Bar is an intuitive graphical user interface that displays icons for external sources, digital and analogue TV. The horizontal bar with its easy-to-understand groups shows you what’s connected and gives you quick access to them.

Sony Z4500 Series

The Z4500 series features Sony’s “Draw the LINE” design that is pure and simplistic. This new design concept doesn’t distract you from your viewing experience instead it allows you to focus on the high resolution picture being displayed and enhances the whole process.

The slim frame has a midnight sky finish and comes with optional replacement speaker grills. Sterling silver comes as standard with a choice of Ruby Red or Black. Having coloured interchangeable bezels allows you to get the right look to suit your home décor.

Even better news is the ability to turn your TV into a work of art when not in use. By simply selecting the advanced Picture Mode feature you can choose to display your own images or choose one from the pre-stalled photos.

ZDL-40Z4500 Connectivity

Three HDMI inputs all with CEC make it much easier to connect to High Definition sources like Blu-ray and Playstation 3. Two HDMIs can be located at the rear of the television and one is at the side. CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control and this new type of HDMI makes it possible to pass additional communication information between devices making them easy to use.

You are able to share music, photos, and video by connecting your personal digital devices such as Walkman or iPod to your Bravia TV with the digital media port. Plus with Bravia Sync you can control your home cinema set- up with one touch of a button.

In the audio department you can experience the effect of digital surround sound from only two front speakers with the advanced S-Force Front Surround technology. Plus alter the volume of the voice without changing background volume with the Voice Zoom feature.

Note: Similar model numbers may also be in use depending on the sales channel or stockist being used for example KDL40Z4500, KDL-40Z4500AEP.

KDL405500 New Model for 2009

If you like the features of the Z4500 but would like greater connectivity and internet to TV capabilities Sony has launched a new 2009 40 inch model in the Z series:

Sony KDL 40Z5500 Full HD 1080 BRAVIA LCD TV with Motionflow 200Hz

KDL 40Z5500 Key Features

• 100000:1 Contrast Ratio
• BRAVIA engine 3 picture enhancement technology
• 200Hz Motionflow
• 1920×1080 Pixel Resolution
• Applicast
• 4 HDMI input
• DLNA
• Integrated Digital Tuner
• BRAVIA Sync
• 24P True Cinema
• PhotoTV HD
• USB
• XrossMediaBar
• PC Input
• Swivel Stand

Sony KDL-40W5500 40 inch LCD TV

Sony KDL-40W5500 (KDL40W5500U)

Checking out the latest LCD releases is always something to look forward especially when it’s from the acclaimed Sony Bravia camp. The Sony KDL-40W5500 is a 40 inch Full HD LCD that gives you High Definition detail with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.

It boasts Bravia Engine 3 with 100Hz Motionflow and Image Blur reduction technology plus internet on TV functionality.

If you like the idea of a television that gives that little bit extra then the W5500 series is for you. Clever 24p True Cinema technology lets you get to see films as they were intended by the director plus updated picture enhancements deliver clear defined images.

This new 2009 model is available in 32, 37, 40, 46 and 52 inch screen sizes so finding the right one that best suits your room will be easy.

The superior Full HD images are perfectly complimented with the subtle “draw the LINE” design. This stylish slim 40 inch TV with its piano black finish is a good size for a lounge and will flatter any living space whether it’s wall-mounted or on a stand.

Its predecessor the KDL-40W4500 received rave reviews and was What HiFi Sound and Vision’s Product of the Year. This new version looks set to be something similar and has already been awarded 4 stars in their Supertest.

Tempting features come with the KDL-40W5500 including DLNA for streaming media from a computer and Applicast capabilities. Applicast is unique to Sony and allows you to access a range of internet based applications. Best of all you don’t need to have your PC turned on. There are built in widgets and instructions on how to use Applicast plus extra widgets to add on if the TV is connected to the Internet.

Sony KDL-40W5500 Key Features

• 100,000:1 contrast ratio
• Bravia Engine 3
• 1920×1080 Pixel resolution
• 24p Technology
• 100 Hz
• Built-in digital TV tuner
• 4x HDMI, 2x SCART, 2x Component
• DLNA + Applicast Capability
• NICAM Stereo
• Includes Sony 3 year guarantee

The whole family can enjoy a cinema like experience with razor sharp images and smoother motion in fast moving scenes thanks to Motionflow 100Hz technology. But it’s not just about watching movies nowadays there is so much more at the tip of your fingertips. The built-in networking technology means you can access music and photos for enjoying on the big screen too.

Renowned for producing televisions that are simple to use this 40 inch set has an easy to use remote control plus Sony’s XrossMediaBar for navigation. You’ll be able to see exactly what’s connected to your TV with quick access to them such as: Photos, Digital TV, Analogue TV and Input Devices. By using the remote to scroll forward and back you can then select a channel or play a disc etc.

Connecting to your favourite digital devices will be a doddle with the 4 HDMI inputs; two of these are at the side and two to the rear.

Free 3 Year Guarantee

The new Bravia LCD TVs also have Eco-Friendly credentials with Sony’s latest models being the greenest to date. Sony is also proud to introduce their exclusive 3 year guarantee on any new Bravia models that are over 26 inches screen size.

Note: Similar model numbers may also be in use depending on the sales channel or stockist being used for example KDL40W5500,KDL40W5500U,KDL-40W5500U,KDL40W550 0,Sony 40 W Series, KDL 40W5500 U

Other TVs in the Sony range

Other sizes available in the W series:

• KDL-52W5500, KDL-46W5500, KDL-46W5710, KDL-40W5710, KDL-37W5500, KDL-37W5710, KDL-32W5500, KDL-32W5710

Sony 40 inch LCD TVs

The current range of Sony 40 inch LCD TVs include the following models:
Z Series (KDL-40Z5500, KDL-40Z4500), E Series (KDL-40E5500, KDL-40E5510, KDL-40E5520), W Series (KDL-40W5500, KDL-40W5710), WE Series (KDL-40WE5W), V Series (KDL-40V5500), EX Series (KDL-40EX1), ZX Series (KDL-40ZX1), X Series (KDL-40X4500)

Sony KDL-40ZX1 (KDL40ZX1) 40″ LCD only 9.9mm Thick

So far the technological highlights of 2009 has to be the HD wireless TVs emerging like the Bravia EX1 and ZX1 series from the Sony camp. Built-in wireless HD streaming does away with all those wires and makes wall mounting much easier.

Super slim or ultra thin is one of the main features bandied about in the sale of LCD TVs but when it comes to the ZX1 series you really are talking ultra thin at just 9.9mm thick.

So if you like the idea of owning the worlds thinnest 40 inch LCD TV (as at October 2008) take a look at the KDL-40ZX1.

Sony is grabbing the headlines with this impressive LCD that brings TV pictures alive from its amazingly slim design. The KDL-40ZX1 40 inch Full HD LCD measures a mere 9.9mm thick and sports the latest LED light technology, wireless connectivity and produces astonishing life-like images.

Edge LED Technology

The ZX1’s LED backlight works by placing the LEDs at the side of the screen, rather than behind the panel as has been traditional making it possible to produce such a thin screen. This design was a first in the UK at the time of its debut in February 2009 and looks a high tech trend setter for future TVs.

Another first is its HD wireless connectivity, enabling its external multimedia receiver to wirelessly transmit HD signals to the TV. This saves you even more room with the wires hidden out of sight and gives you more scope in positioning your television.

There are 3 HDMI connections on the media receiver, a front mounted USB input and a D-Sub PC socket. There is also a single HDMI directly on the TV screen.

You can expect enhanced picture quality and faster smoother action scenes with 1080i HD wireless technology. A flat screen TV that really is flat and weighing 12.2kg the new Bravia ZX1 series will be a delight to watch whether it’s wall mounted, on a stand or table top.

Vibrant colours exude from the screen allowing you to enjoy exceptional clear razor sharp images in High Definition. Motionflow 100Hz and image blur reduction technology produces smooth flicker free action scenes most noticeable in gaming and movies.

The Sony KDL-40ZX1 also incorporates Sony’s Bravia Engine 2 for improved picture performance, clarity, detail and depth of colour. What’s more is Sony’s unique Edge LED technology gives an ultra enhanced light intensity and greater colour range that can be seen from all angles.

There is an easy to use graphical user interface that shows you what devices are connected to your Bravia. The XrossMediaBar^TM (XMB) displays your connections such as photos, analogue TV, Digital TV and input devices along a horizontal bar on the screen. All you need to use is the remote control to select an icon then a vertical bar will appear with a selection of channels or discs to choose from.

Key Features of the Sony KDL-40ZX1

• Picture/Sound
• Display Resolution (Pixels) 1920 x 1080 (6.2 Mega Pixels)
• Display Technology-LCD
• 10 Bit Panel
• Screen Aspect Ratio-16:9
• Screen Size (cm):102
• Screen Size (inch): 40
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio – 20000:1
• Backlight-Edge LED
• BRAVIA ENGINE 2
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
• Light Sensor
• Live Colour Creation
• x.v.Colour (Monitor input only)
• Picture Mode-Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom/Photo
• Theatre Mode
• CineMotion/Film Mode/Cinema Drive
• 24p True Cinema (Monitor input only)
• Motionflow 100Hz
• Image Blur Reduction
• PhotoTV HD (Monitor input only)
• USB Photo Viewer
• Picture Frame Mode
• Power Saving + Picture Off
• Power Saving Mode-High/Low/Off
• 14:9 Mode
• 4:3 Mode
• Smart Mode
• Wide Mode
• Zoom Mode
• AFD (Auto Format Detect)
• Auto Noise Reduction
• S-Force Front Surround technology
• Nicam Sound System
• Digital Comb Filter

Connectors

• Digital Audio Output (optical)           YES
• HDMI^TM Inputs 4 (3 on Media Receiver, 1 on Monitor)
• HDMI^TM PC Signal Capability
• PC Input (15pin D-Sub) + Audio In
• Component Inputs x 1
• 4 Pin (Y/C) In (S Video)
• USB 2.0 Input (On Media Receiver)
• MiniJack (Head/Earphone) (mm)        3.5 (On Media Receiver)
• PCMCIA Card Slot (On Media Receiver)
• RCA AV Input x 2
• RF In   YES
• Scart Inputs (RGB) x 1           1
• BRAVIA Sync
• BRAVIA 1080 Wireless

Bravia TVs- 3 year guarantee

Buying a new Sony Bravia LCD TV in 2009 also means a FREE 3 year guarantee comes with it. This only applies to new models sized 26 inch and above like the new Sony KDL-40ZX1

A current list of Sony LCD TVs with the 3 year guarantee can be found here: FREE 3 year guarantee

Sony KDL-40EX1 40in Full HD LCD

At last you can get rid of those wires with the introduction of HD wireless TVs. The KDL-40EX1 is a 40 inch Full HD LCD TV that is part of the Sony’s EX1 series new for 2009.

Sony’s Bravia EX1 models plus their ZX1 series offer super slim wireless televisions that combine stunning looks with latest technology to deliver an exceptional TV viewing experience.

Looking more closely at the EX1 series you discover a whole bunch of high end features packed into an amazingly skinny frame of just 4.9cms. The cutting edge design of the Bravia EX1 models makes them a delight to watch even before they are switched on.

When you are not watching TV you can turn it into a digital picture frame with Picture Frame Mode and display your own pictures or select one from the 6 pre-installed images.

Sony EX1 models for 2009

• 40inch:  KDL-40EX1
• 46inch:  KDL-46EX1
• 52inch:  KDL-52EX1

The KDL-40EX1 with its slim frame and exceptional picture will be hogging all the limelight as it takes centre stage in your living room. You can mount it on the wall or stand it alone; whatever you choose this 40 inch full HD LCD TV will bring images alive. You can expect enhanced picture quality, faster smoother action images with 1080i HD wireless technology and a host of advanced features to date.

Saying goodbye to the clutter of cables has got to be the highlight of 2009 and the beginning of a wireless world of TV. The Bravia 1080 Wireless models allow you to play back HD content from your HD devices with no wires all you have to do is connect to the special receiver that comes with the Bravia TV.

This amazing technology uses a separate media receiver that doubles as a Freeview digital tuner that wirelessly transmits HD signals to the TV. Having Bravia 1080 Wireless built in saves you more room with the wires hidden out of sight.

With the wires sorted out it and the TV wall mounted its time to sit back and enjoy a true cinematic experience. Digital surround sound with advanced S-Force Front Surround technology delivers 3D surround sound from the built-in television speakers and compliments the first class HD picture quality for stunning results. In addition Motionflow 100Hz technology boosts the refresh rate from standard 50Hz to 100Hz for super-smooth, ultra-realistic viewing.

KDL-40EX1 Key Features

• 40inch LCD TV
• HD Ready 1080p
• 16:9 Screen Format
• Dynamic Contrast 50000:1
• Light sensor
• “Live Colour Creation” technology
• x.v. Colour
• Picture mode (Bright/Standard/Cinema/Custom/Photo)
• Integrated Digital and Cable Tuner
• S-Force Front Surround
• Dolby® Digital Plus
• Bravia Engine 2
• 24p True Cinema
• MotionFlow 100Hz
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
• PhotoTV HD
• USB photo display
• Power saving mode (High/Low/Off)
• Modes 14:9, 4:3, full screen, wide +, Zoom
• Digital comb filter
• 10-bit screen
• Electronic programme guide
• Favourite channels, automatic channel naming

Connectivity

• 4 x HDMi inputs
• 1 x Component input
• 1 x Composite video input
• 1 x S-Video entry
• 1 x Scart entry
• 1 x PC entry + audio entry
• 1 x USB 2.0 port
• 1 x PCMCIA card slot
• 2 x AV RCA entries
• 1 x Digital audio (optical) output
• 1 x headphones socket
• 1 x RF entry
• BRAVIA Sync
• BRAVIA 1080 Wireless

Note: Similar model numbers may also be used depending on sales channel or stockist for example KDL-40EX1BU (John Lewis), KDL-40EX1BAEP (Amazon) KDL-40EX1SAEP (PIXmania)

If you like the idea of owning the worlds thinnest 40 inch LCD TV (as at October 2008) you need look no further than the KDL-40ZX1. This 40 inch Full HD LCD TV measures a mere 9.9mm and sports the latest LED light technology, wireless connectivity and astonishing life-like images.

Bravia TVs- 3 year Guarantee

Buying a new Sony Bravia LCD TV in 2009 also means a FREE 3 year guarantee comes with it. This only applies to new models sized 26″ and above like the new 40inch KDL-40EX1.

Eco-Friendly 40″ and 46″ LCD from Sony

Sony Eco Friendly  Televisions

Sony has introduced their greenest television to date with the latest Bravia range for 2009. The energy saving 40 inch Bravia KDL-40WE5W and 46 inch KDL-46WE5W LCD TV in cuts power consumption down by over half compared to earlier Bravia models.

The WE5-Eco Series even turns itself off when the built-in sensors detect no movement or heat in the room. Sony’s says the energy saving technology incorporated in their new range for 2009 has in no way reduced the image quality. In fact the WE5 boasts a 100Hz refresh rate thanks to their Motionflow 100Hz technology. Add to this the BRAVIA ENGINE 3 and 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and the result is crystal clear images with superb definition, fine detail and smoother fast-action picture quality.

Eco-friendly enthusiasts will be delighted to at last see the green credentials of new TVs being produced and the new Eco Line TVs from Sony is set to become a popular choice. In addition to the environmentally friendly TVs hitting the stores there is the launch of TVs with internet connectivity allowing you to access online services without using your computer.

Key Features of the Sony Bravia KDL-40WE5W and KDL-46WE5W

Energy Saving Features

• Use 50% less energy compared to similar size W4500 series
• Clever Presence Sensor
• Energy Saving Switch
• Light Sensor

Technical Features

• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• BRAVIA ENGINE 3
• Motionflow 100Hz technology
• USB Media player
• 4 x HDMI
• BRAVIA Sync
• Integrated standard definition digital terrestrial tuner
• Integrated digital cable tuner

These eco-friendly LCD TVs are available to pre-order with a price tag for the KDL-40WE5W of around £1,316 and the KDL-46WE5W of about £1,609