Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 10/08/2007
KDL-40VL130
BRAVIA® VL Series LCD Television
Please visit the Dealer Network for current
information at www.sony.com/dn
Features
General
Closed Caption (CC):
Yes
ID1 Detection:
Yes
Video Label:
Yes
Video
Tuner:
ATSC, Clear QAM
Video Processing:
Yes (BRAVIA Engine™
EX)
Noise Reduction:
Yes
Comb Filter:
3D Digital Comb Filter
DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry:
Yes (DRC MF
V1.0)
Game Mode:
On/Off
Light Sensor:
Yes
Display Technology:
LCD (178° wide
viewing angle)
Backlight Type:
WCG-CCFL (Wide Color
Gamut - CCFL)
High Definition:
Yes (Full HD 1080)
10-bit Display Panel:
Yes
Audio
MTS Stereo Decoder:
Yes (with SAP)
Digital Amplifier:
Yes
Dolby® Digital:
Yes (ATSC/QAM only)
Voice Zoom:
Yes
S-Force® Front:
Yes
Convenience
Channel Skip/Add:
Yes
Favorite Channel:
Yes
Speed Surf™ Channel Selection:
Yes
Parental Control (V-Chip):
Yes
Sleep Timer:
15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
Clock:
Yes
Power Save Mode:
Standard, Reduced,
Picture Off
Input Skip:
Yes
DMe
Ready:
Yes (Feature Expansion
Capability)
Xross Media Bar®:
Yes (Graphical User
Interface)
Remote Control:
Yes
Specifications
General
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Screen Size:
40 inches measured diagonally
Television Type:
Flat Panel
XTM
Video
Native Resolution:
1080p
Contrast Ratio:
13,000:1 (Dynamic) ;
1,800:1 (On-screen)
Display Resolution:
1920 x 1080p (native)
Audio
Steady Sound® Automatic Volume
Control:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Input(s):
5 (4 Rear/1 Side)
Audio Out (Variable/Fixed):
1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s):
2
(Rear)
Composite Video Input(s):
3 (2 Rear/1
Side)
Digital Audio Output(s):
1 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s):
1 (Rear)
Headphone Output(s):
1 (Side)
PC Video Input(s):
1 (Rear) with D-sub 15
and L/R stereo mini plug connection
HDMI™ Connection(s):
One-Button Home
Theater Control (HDMI-CEC) -- BRAVIA®
Theatre Sync™
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation):
220W
Power Consumption (in Standby):
Less
than 0.4W
Capability
VESA:
Yes - VESA Hole Mount Compatibility
for Mounting Applications
Regulation and Standard
Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant:
Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
Refer to retailer for
Terms & Conditions
Dimensions
Weight:
56lbs (25.0kg) with pedestal
Measurements:
39.5" x 27.1" x 10.4" (992 x
688 x 265mm) with pedestal; 39.5" x
25.3" x 4.8" (992 x 643 x 122mm) without
pedestal
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control
Battery (type AA x2)
AC power cord
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Table Top Stand
2
1
8
4
9
UPC Code:
027242723108
1. Black-white range seen at the same time.
2. Black-white range seen over a period of time.
3. Screen Size measured diagonally.
4. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See
Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported
resolution.
7. Internet module sold separately. Select Internet video limited to Sony
content providers.
8. Picture is slightly over-scanned to prevent video source artifacts at
screen edges.
9. All products require BRAVIA Theatre Sync capability. HDMI cable
required and sold separately.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved
Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine , DRC, Speed Surf, Live Color Creation,
Theatre Sync, Xross Media Barr, Blu-ray Disc and CineMotion are
trademarks of Sony. Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™ ) technology. HDMI, the HMDI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-
metric weights and measures are approximate.
VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Inc.