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50" Class A Series Rear Projection HDTV

Model number: KDS-50A2020
Rated 2.8 out of 5 stars
A series features: Full HD 1080p, WEGA Engine™, SXRD chip
(Screen Size measures 49.5" diagonally )

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Prepare to be blown away by the sheer beauty of the images seen on the 50" Class KDS-50A2020 SXRD rear projection television. Full HD 1080p picture quality is delivered brilliantly within a sleek and compact enclosure. The Grand WEGA™ SXRD rear projection HDTV is also equipped with the WEGA Engine™ system, which minimizes signal distortion to provide you with the best picture. And you're fully connected with dual HDMI (1080p capability) and front component inputs (1080i). Add PC inputs and SRS® TruSurround XT audio enhancement technology and you begin to imagine why watching your favorites on the KDS-50A2020 will be an exhilarating experience for everyone in the room.

SXRD™ Chips

SXRD technology is the latest display technology developed by the legendary television engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a High Definition image at its full 1080 line resolution. Digitally transmitted High Definition signals can contain over 2 million individual detail points that need to be displayed accurately and rapidly. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD chips actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it. SXRD has the speed to create a smooth, film like image. The SXRD chips have a blistering response time (less than 5ms total rise and fall time), which exceeds the demands of even the most rapidly moving High Definition images. And SXRD creates highly accurate, natural colors because the 3-chip design displays all the colors, all the time.

HDMI™ and PC Inputs

Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s Grand WEGA™ XBR® line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. A D-Sub 15 input also allows connection to your PC5, allowing you to use your high resolution Grand WEGA TV as a computer monitor.

WEGA Engine™ Video Processor

Leveraging Sony’s TV heritage and engineering expertise, the latest generation of Sony’s exclusive WEGA Engine™ is born. Its fully digital signal-processing path includes video processing functions that are designed to improve overall picture quality. Among the key functions that have been added to the WEGA Engine are:> Green, blue and white color enhancer circuit, which selectively adjusts common natural colors like green, white and blue color levels for a more vivid image, > Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, which reduces MPEG artifacts such as “block noise” and mosquito noise” caused by compression used in digital broadcasts used to maximize bandwidth.> Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit processes every field automatically selecting out details and optimizing contrast for each scene. Adaptive processing improves the low contrast parts of the picture providing crisp and vivid images with high contrast. The overall result of WEGA Engine has to be seen to be believed.

Advanced Iris Function

The Advanced Iris function is a special Sony function designed to improve contrast expression especially in darker scenes. The Advanced Iris function is enabled by using either one of two modes - Auto and Manual. The Auto Mode has two settings designed to work best with video content such as movies that vary between bright scenes and dark scenes. Auto 1 is for programs that have a wide range of brightness from scene to scene. Auto 2 is for programs that have less variation between brightness levels from scene to scene. The Manual mode is used to help deliver optimum contrast levels under different room lighting conditions. The High mode offers maximum screen brightness and works well when a room is brightly lit. The Medium mode is for average levels of light. And the Low mode offers the maximum amount of contrast and works best under low light conditions. The key benefits are deep blacks and improved brightness and overall contrast.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

  • Channel Surf : Yes
  • Favorites (Simple UI) : Yes
  • Freeze : Yes
  • ID-1 Detection : Yes
  • Label Inputs : Yes
  • On/Off Timer : Yes
  • Parental Control : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Standard, Reduced, Picture Off
  • Program Guide Access : Yes
  • Programmable Timer : Yes
  • Remote Control : Yes
  • Sleep Timer : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
  • Timer Events : Timer 1, Timer 2

General Features

  • Closed Captions (CC) : Yes

Regulation and Standard Compliance

  • ENERGY STAR® compliant : Yes

Video

  • Display Response Time : 2.5ms (rise and fall)
  • Horizontal Center : Yes
  • Vertical Center : Yes

Audio

  • Audio Power Output : 24W (12W x2)

Display

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 50" class (49.5")
  • Native Resolution : 1080p

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 5 (1 Front/4 Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 rear input included L/R audio inputs
  • Audio Out : 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Front/2 Rear)
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Dolby® Digital Optical Output
  • HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 2 (Rear)
  • PC Audio Input(s) : 1 (Rear)5
  • PC Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)5
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor4

Video Features

  • Advanced Iris : Yes
  • Advanced Video Menu : Yes
  • Auto Adjustment (PC) : Yes
  • Black Corrector : High, Medium, Low, Off
  • Display Technology : SXRD™ Technology
  • High Definition : Yes (Full HD 1080)
  • Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom
  • Vertical Size : Yes
  • Video Processing : Yes (WEGA Engine™ System)

Audio Features

  • Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
  • Auto SAP : 20FM/10AM
  • Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (AC3/ATSC only)
  • MTS Stereo Decoder : Yes
  • SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
  • Stereo System : A/V Sync (Off/1/2/3)

General

  • Television Type : Micro Display HDTV

Power

  • Power Management : Yes
  • Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz

TV System

  • Tuner (Cable) : hybrid with Clear QAM
  • Tuner (Terrestrial) : NTSC, ATSC (8 VSB)

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx) Depth : 17.63" (447mm)
  • Dimensions (Approx) Height : 33.13" (839mm)
  • Dimensions (Approx) Width : 46.5" (1180mm)
  • Packaging (Approx.) : 50.83" x 36.14" x 22.40" (1291 x 918 x 569mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 75lbs (34kg)

In the Box

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Product Registration Card
  • Remote Control (RM-YD010)
  • Batteries (AA x2)
  • Operating Instructions
  • Limited Warranty

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

Energy Star Product
KDS-50A2020 2.8 5 4 4
best picture ever Recentlty bought this used and i can seriously say this has a better picture than all the lcd tv`s in my price range, i am amazed. if you can live with it being 16" deep and you find a used one for a decent price then i would recomend it. December 29, 2012
never again will never buy another Sony after buying this piece of ______ . On my second lamp replacement (lamps cost 250) and i've had one warranty repair.... March 7, 2012
Love It! I have only had this tv for 2 years but it works great! I have had no problems from day one it has been a great investment. The picture is great, my husband is a huge football fan needless to say we have everyone over for games every weekend they all love to watch the game on our tv its big the picture is clear and bright! Great Purchase! February 27, 2011
Be warned purchasing this product My parents own one of these models and are now on a second lamp replacement within just over a 2 year period of owning the tv, this replacement can run you about $250 or more per year, simply speaking, Sony released this product without working out all the bugs, and it will run you annual payments for owning the TV!!! April 17, 2010
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. With Auto Iris ON

2. Depending on usage, the lamp will require periodic replacement to maintain optimum picture quality. It is recommended that the lamp be exchanged after 8,000 hours of use.

3. Screen Size measured diagonally

4. For additional warranty terms and information please refer to the Limited Warranty Card included with this product or visit http://esupport.sony.com/

5. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported resolutions

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

Sony, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, WEGA Engine, Speed Surf, SXRD,CineMotion and DRC are trademarks of Sony. SRS and the SRS symbol, and TruSurround are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI 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.

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org)

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