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Last Updated: 01/25/2010
KDL-55EX500
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Features
General
Closed Captions (CC):
Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color):
PianoBlack
HDMI™ InstaPort:
Yes
Display
Backlight Type:
CCFL
Display Device:
LCD
Video
Video Processing:
BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology:
Yes
Wide Mode:
Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for
PC)
3D Comb Filter:
Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction:
Yes
Auto Wide:
Yes
4:3 Default:
Yes
24p True Cinema™ Technology:
Yes
Picture Mode:
Vivid, Standard, Cinema
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE):
Yes
Motionflow™ Technology:
120Hz
Cinema Mode:
Yes
Live Color™ Technology:
Yes
Audio
Auto SAP:
Yes
Auto Mute (on no signal):
Yes
Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control:
Yes
Audio Out:
Fixed
Stereo System:
MTS
Dolby®:
Dolby® Digital
Alternate Audio (Digital):
Yes
Surround Effect:
Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game
5.1 Channel Audio Out:
Yes
Sound Mode:
Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam):
Yes
Clear Voice:
Yes
Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation):
Yes
Convenience
Channel Jump:
Yes
Multiple Language Display:
English, French, Spanish
Info Banner:
PSIP, XDS
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Input Skip:
Manual
Channel Surf:
Yes
Channel Block (with password):
Yes
Edit Channel Labels:
Yes
Label Inputs:
Yes
ID-1 Detection:
Yes
USB Application(s):
Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player
(mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2
TS)
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button):
Yes
Show/Hide Channels:
Yes
Auto Shut-off:
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
Yes
Parental Control:
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button:
Yes (on Remote
Control)
On-Screen Display for External Input:
Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture):
PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV
Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component)
Channel Labels:
Yes
Program Block:
Yes
Short Banner:
Yes
Auto Photo Mode:
via USB
Picture Adjustments Lock:
Yes
White Balance:
RGB Gain/Bias
Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ :
Cinema, Photo,
Graphics, Game
Scene Select:
Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music,
Game, Graphics, General
Favorites (Simple UI):
Yes
Ambient Sensor:
Yes
Picture Frame Mode:
Yes
Stand Swivel:
Yes
Stand Swivel Range:
Left 20° /Right 20°
Start Up Sony Logo Display:
Yes
USB Player:
Yes
Specifications
Display
Viewing Angle (Right/Left):
178(89/89)
Viewing Angle (Up/Down):
178(89/89)
Screen Size (measured diagonally):
54.6"
Display Resolution:
Full HD 1080(1920x1080)
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Screen Size (cm):
138.8cm
TV System
Tuner (Cable):
QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial):
ATSC™ / NTSC
Channel Coverage:
VHF: 2-13ch
UHF: 14-69ch
CATV (analog): 1-135ch
CATV (digital) : 1-135ch
TV System (Analog):
M
Number of Tuners (Analog):
1(Hybrid)
Number of Tuners (Digital):
1(Hybrid)
TV System (Digital):
ATSC
Color System:
NTSC
Video
Video Signal:
1080/60p (HDMI™ / COMPONENT), 1080/60i,
1080/24p (HDMI™ ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i
Audio
Audio Power Output:
20W (10W x 2)
Speakers (Total):
2
Speaker Configuration:
2
Inputs and Outputs
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s):
2 (Rear) (1
fixed/1 selectable)
Composite Video Input(s):
2 (1 Side/1 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s):
Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s):
1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total):
4 (1 Side / 3 Rear)
Audio Out:
1(Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total):
4 (2 Side/2 Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini):
1 (Rear)
USB 2.0:
1(Side)
HDMI™ PC Input:
Yes
AC Power Input:
1 (Rear) AC Socket
Power
Power Consumption (in Standby):
Less than 0.23W
(AC120V), Less than 0.4W (AC240V)
Power Requirements (voltage):
AC 120V
Power Requirements (frequency):
60Hz
Power Consumption (in Operation) max.:
315W Max
Regulation and Standard Compliance
VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible:
Yes
VESA® Hole Pitch:
400x300 (55")
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
Energy Saving & Efficiency
Power Saving Modes:
Yes
Eco Settings:
Yes
Dynamic Backlight Control:
Yes
Backlight Off Mode:
Yes
Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh):
305.0
kWh
Idle TV Standby:
Yes
Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star:
166.0W
Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star:
0.23W
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Product Materials:
Recycled Plastic
Packaging Materials:
Recycled Carton (more than 20%)
Printed Materials:
FSC Certified
Dimensions
Weight:
67.7 lbs. (30.7kg) with pedestal; 58.9 lbs. (26.7kg)
without pedestal
Measurements:
52 1/4 x 32 7/8 x 13.875 in (1324 x 832 x
350mm) with pedestal; 52 1/4 x 31 3/8 x 4 1/8 in (1324 x
795 x 105mm) without pedestal
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control (RM-YD034)
Batteries (Type AAA x2)
AC Power Cord (attached)
Screws (for pedestal (M5X16, 4 screws)
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
Optional Accessories
Wallmount Bracket (SU-WL500)
UPC Code:
027242784932
1. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled home
audio/video products when connected via HDMI™ interface
2. USB device must be formatted FAT-32.
3. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See
Sony TV user’s manual and PC documentation for supported
resolutions.
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