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REFURBISHED - OLED Digital TV

Model number: XEL-1
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get your hands on the industry's first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) television, featuring a 3mm thin panel and breathtaking image contrast, brightness and color.

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Sony's OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL-1, is truly the next big thing in television technology. It boasts a 3 millimeter thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response time. It delivers astounding performance in all the key picture quality categories. OLED technology can completely turn off pixels when reproducing black, resulting in more outstanding dark scene detail and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. OLED also creates unmatched color expression and detail and enables rapid response times for smooth and natural reproduction of fast moving images like those found in sports and action movies. The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI™ inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick® media slot for viewing high-resolution photos.

Thin display panel

Unbelievably thin (3 mm) display panel and slim stand weighs only 1.9 kg (US system).

No backlight

Light-emitting OLED technology eliminates the need for a backlight and achieves a high level of energy efficiency.[Under normal viewing conditions, the Sony 11 inch diagonal OLED TV can result in reduced power consumption of up to 40% per panel square inch compared to conventional 20-inch LCD panels.No backlight is used with the organic materials. ]

Resolution

Display resolution of 960 x 540 yields the same pixel density as a 1080p 40" (measured diagonally) LCD TV.

HDMI Connection1

2 HDMI connections to attach multiple HDMI - enabled devices.

Virtual surround sound

S-Force Front Surround enhancement function generates virtual “surround sound.”

Rapid panel response time

Rapid panel response time delivers smooth, natural motion during fast action scenes.

Color purity

Proprietary color filters and a special micro-cavity structure enhance color purity to reproduce as much as 105% of the NTSC color space.

Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™)

Enhanced Xross Media Bar® (XMB®) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television's menus, controls, and user settings.

Color expression

10-bit panel creates 64x the level of color expression compared to an 8-bit panel.

Exceptional contrast ratio

contrast ratio greater than 1 million to 1.[See comment above.]

Brightness and color level

Light-emitting organic material and patented “Super Top Emission” structure achieve high brightness and color levels.

DMeX™ functionality

DMeX™ functionality lets you expand your HDTV’s capabilities by connecting optional BRAVIA® Link Modules, such as the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA® Internet Video Link module (sold separately).

Viewing angle

Wide 178 degree viewing angle enables an outstanding viewing experience for everyone in the room.

Digital images

Built-in Memory Stick® slot lets you easily view digital images.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

  • Favorites (Simple UI) : Yes
  • ID-1 Detection : Yes

General Features

  • BRAVIA® Link Module support : Yes
  • Closed Captions (CC) : Yes
  • XMB : XMB®

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 90 Day Limited Warranty

Video Features

  • 3D Comb Filter : Yes
  • CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes (Off, Auto)
  • Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Picture Adjustment : Mode, Reset, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue/Color, Temperature, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Advanced Settings: Black Corrector, Gamma, Clear White, Color Space, Live Color
  • Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom
  • Wide Mode : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom

Audio

  • Audio Power Output : 2W (1W + 1W)

Display

  • Native Resolution : 960(H) x 540(V)
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio : > 1,000,000:1
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Display Resolution : 960(H) x 540(V)
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio (Internal) : > 1,000,000:1
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 11"

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : supports 1080p/60, CEC capable
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : Yes (Optical)
  • HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 2 (Rear) supports 1080p/60, CEC capable
  • HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 2 (Rear)
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Side)
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : Yes (Memory Stick PRO™)
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (rear)

TV System

  • Channel Coverage : CATV
  • Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM1
  • Tuner (Terrestrial) : NTSC, CATV, ATSC

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 11 5/6 x 9 15/16 x 5 1/2" (287 x 253 x 140mm) with stand
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4 lbs 3 oz (1.9Kg) with stand

Audio Features

  • Auto SAP : 20FM/10AM
  • Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (AC3/ATSC only)
  • MTS Stereo Decoder : Yes
  • S-Master : Yes
  • Sony Original Surround : Surround (On, Off)
  • Sound Booster : Yes
  • Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Custom
  • SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
  • Stereo System : A/V Sync

General

  • Television Type : OLED Flat Panel

Sensing Features

  • LightSensor™ Technology : Yes

Video

  • Video Signal : 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i/60, 1080p/60

In the Box

  • AC Power Adapter
  • Cleaning Cloth
  • Remote Control
  • AC Power Cord
  • Operating Instructions
  • Battery
  • 75-ohm Coaxial Cable
  • Warranty Card

Product Profile

Support

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Always wanted one... Since it was introduced I have wanted a XEL-1, but the original price was prohibitive... I could, and did, buy a flat screen XBR for less. Just recently, I was looking on eBay for one... and they are running between $1200 and $1800 used, some with cosmetic issues. So I did a search and found the Sony site selling refurbished units for considerably less. Couldn't be more satisfied with the exceptional video quality, and the amount of room it doesn't take up on my desk. When it arrived, it looked brand new. It meets and exceeds my expectations. April 20, 2012
Get this tv When my tv in the den died, I looked for a small high quality tv but could not find one. Bought one of these on ebay and could not be happier. The picture quality using a non-hdtv cable signal is almost as-good-as my main tv using a hdtv signal. Because of it's size, must use the tv on my desk but it also works as a second computer monitor. Can not wait until other oled sizes are available. April 11, 2012
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1 HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent display capability. 2. Under normal viewing conditions, the Sony 11 inch diagonal OLED TV can result in reduced power consumption of up to 40% per panel square inch compared to conventional 20-inch LCD panels.No backlight is used with the organic materials.

© June 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, S-Force are trademarks of Sony. XMB and Xross Media Bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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