64.5" (diag) LED HX729 Internet TV

Model number:

KDL-65HX729

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

(Screen size measures 64.5" diagonally)
Features: Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D, local dimming LED, X-Reality PRO Engine, wireless Internet TV for streaming entertainment, Motionflow XR 480 for smooth motion

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Mega-sized action, super smooth moves.

Notice the dramatic difference exclusive X-Reality^™ PRO technology makes by drastically improving the picture detail in everything you watch, from low-resolution web videos to your favorite Blu-ray Disc^™ movies. Each pixel is expertly analyzed and perfected for optimal color, contrast and sharpness, delivering Sony's best picture quality ever. And with Motionflow^™ XR 480 technology, you'll be amazed by how incredibly clear movement appears in fast-action sports, movies and games. Kiss boredom good-bye with built in Wi-Fi^®. Access the best selection of online movies, TV episodes, videos, music and more from the biggest names in entertainment¹, plus enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality even in 3D².

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Energy Guide

Pro-grade Picture Detail

Introducing a picture so lifelike, it's like looking through a window. Sunsets appear with natural color transitions and each scene in everything you watch shows crisp, clear detail. HD movies, sports, even YouTube clips and home movies burst off the screen with astonishing detail and color. Sony's X-Reality PRO picture engine draws on its extensive reality database to display our most lifelike picture yet.
- X?Reality Pro
Slim Design, Stunning Picture

You won't believe your eyes. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with local dimming allows for an exceptionally slim design that yields pitch-black night scenes and provides bright scenes illumination making them pop with vibrant color. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, lighting is boosted in just the right spots for a more realistic picture.
- Intelligent Dynamic LED
Moves Like Real Life

Watch sprinters break off the blocks without losing image detail. Quick motion appears amazingly realistic as 240Hz refresh rate is enhanced by Motionflow XR 480 to double the motion effect for lifelike clarity – so you see all the action from your games and movies more clearly.
- MotionFlow XR
Entertainment Way Beyond Cable

Welcome to endless entertainment. Get thousands of movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music right at your fingertips with the Sony Entertainment Network. Connect to the internet for instant access to Full HD 1080p entertainment, 3D content, and made-for-TV apps, like Netflix^®, Pandora^®, YouTube^™, Facebook^® and so much more.
Discover Sony Entertainment Network Discover Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited
- NETFLIX
- HULU PLUS
- PANDORA
- SLACKER
All Devices, Together as One

Don't all of your photos and videos deserve the big screen? Experience your content on a grand scale by easily connecting your Sony Tablet^™ S, compatible smartphone or computer via your existing Wi-Fi network. "Throw" videos, photos and music files to your beautiful HDTV, then gather around for a personalized show everyone's sure to love.
Ultra Realistic 3D

Brace yourself for 3D excitement so lifelike you'll feel like you're standing alongside your favorite actors. Advanced Active 3D technology delivers Full HD 1080p clarity and phenomenal 3D picture quality. Just slide on the comfortable 3D active glasses and delve into a whole new dimension.
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- Full HD 3D 1920x1080

All screen images simulated.

Enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality even in 3D, plus incredible motion clarity during fast-action sports, movies and games with the BRAVIA® HX729 Series LED HDTV. Built-in Wi-Fi® makes it easy to access the best selection of online movies, TV episodes, videos, music and more from the biggest names in entertainment—so you can watch what you want, when you want. Packed with features, this Full HD 1080p TV also features exclusive X-Reality™ PRO technology which improves the picture detail in everything you watch, from low-resolution web videos to your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies. Each pixel is analyzed and perfected for optimal color, contrast and sharpness.

X-Reality™ PRO Picture Engine

This is picture quality so lifelike it's like looking through a window. Each scene in everything you watch—HD movies, sports, even YouTube™ clips and home movies—is presented with unprecedented detail, and astonishing color as Sony's exclusive X-Reality™ PRO picture engine draws on its database of real patterns, shapes and textures to display our most lifelike picture ever.

RS-232C and IR-in

RS-232C and IR-in for custom control installations.

Sony Entertainment Network

Welcome to the endless entertainment of the Sony Entertainment Network, where thousands of movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music are always at your fingertips. By connecting to the Internet you can access Full HD 18p entertainment, 3D content and made-for-TV apps like Netflix®, Pandora®, YouTube™, Facebook® and more.⁶

Media Remote™ App

Now there's one less remote control on the coffee table. Just download the free Media Remote™ app and turn your iPhone®, Android™ phone or Sony Tablet™ S into a versatile remote control with a full QWERTY keyboard⁴. It makes changing channels and typing searches ultra fast and convenient.

TrackID® service

What’s that song in the TV show, movie or commercial you’re watching? Press 'TrackID' on your remote and get the song name and artist instantly.⁷ You can also start the TrackID® service by shaking a smartphone that’s running the Media Remote™ app.⁴ Very convenient.

Video Search

Searching for shows and music on your TV is so simple. Just press 'GUIDE' on your remote and see what's on and what's coming up with a handy image to go with it. You also get an episode synopsis, cast and crew details and suggestions to related shows, on-demand movies and Blu-ray Disc™ titles.⁷

Dynamic Edge LED with local

It's all about perfecting a natural look. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with local dimming delivers pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes that pop with vibrant color. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, contrast is boosted in just the right areas for a more realistic picture.

Wi-Fi® Built-in

Maximize your entertainment while reducing cable clutter. Wirelessly stream beautiful, HD entertainment straight from the internet or your home network using built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity.⁶

Skype®

It's like they're in the room with you. Skype® video calls bring your family and friends closer than ever as they appear as large as life on your big screen—for free.⁶ Just connect the easy-to-use Skype camera (sold separately) for a face-to-face look at the caller on the beauty of your Sony HDTV.

Wi-Fi Direct™

It's all about perfecting a natural look. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with frame dimming delivers pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes that pop with vibrant color. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, contrast is boosted in just the right areas for a more realistic picture.

iManual

You will never lose your TV manual again. The iManual is available through the menu system on the TV – always there if you need it.

Motionflow™ XR 480 technology

Golf balls roll clearly, with less blurring, as the camera follows them across the green. Footballs retain their detail and move smoothly as the camera pans quickly during a kickoff. Even quick motion seen in action movies appears amazingly realistic as Motionflow™ XR 48 takes motion clarity beyond refresh rates, which are only measured in Hz, to double the motion effect for lifelike clarity.

3D in Full HD

Brace yourself for pure 3D excitement that feels like you're standing on the 5-yard line. Through advanced Active 3D technology, immerse yourself in Full HD 1080p clarity and phenomenal 3D picture quality. Just slide on the comfortable 3D active glasses and enter a whole new dimension.¹

Intelligent Connect

Don't all of your personal photos and videos deserve the big screen? Experience your content on a grand scale simply by connecting your compatible smartphone, computer or Sony Tablet™ S via your existing Wi-Fi® network. Then you can easily "throw" your videos, photos and music files to your HDTV.³

Presence Sensor

We all forget to turn the TV off sometimes. A built-in motion sensor turns the picture off if no movement is detected, leaving only sound. Still no movement? It turns the TV completely off, saving energy when you're not around. Very smart.

Eco Drive

Enjoy lower energy bills with reduced power consumption of up to 30%* while maintaining beautiful image quality. The TV automatically reduces power consumption while boosting color and detail on the screen and conserving energy used by the backlight.⁶

Product Specifications

Audio Features

5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes
Advanced Auto Volume : Yes
Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
Audio Out : Fixed/Variable
Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
Auto SAP : Yes
Clear Phase Speaker : Yes
Dolby® : Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
Headphone/Speaker Link : Yes
Invisible Speaker : Yes
S-Master : Yes
Sony Original Surround : S-Force Front Surround 3D
Sound Booster : Yes
Sound Enhancer : Yes
Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
Stereo System : MTS
Surround Effect : Cinema, Sports, Music, Game

Customizing Capability

Control via IR In : Yes
RS-232C Control : Yes

Energy Saving & Efficiency

Backlight Off Mode : Yes
Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
Energy Star® compliant : V4.1:OK, V5.0:OK
Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 102W
Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.30W

Measurements (Approx.)

Package Carton (W x H x D) : 1588 x 1030 x 461 mm (62 5/8 x 40 5/8 x 18 1/4 inch)
TV only (W x H x D) : 1496x898x40 mm / 59x35 3/8x1 5/8 inch (excl. RS232 port), 1496x898x59 mm / 59x35 3/8x2 3/8 inch (incl. RS232 port)
TV with Stand (W x H x D) : 1496 x 930 x 371 mm (59 x 36 5/8 x 14 5/8 inch)

Recycled & Recyclable Materials

Packaging Materials : Recycled Carton (more than 40%)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 18 Months Parts / 18 Months Labor

Video Features

24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
3D Comb Filter : Yes
4:3 Default : Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
Auto Wide : Yes
Blinking Type : Frame Blinking
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
Deep Color : Yes
Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
Live Color™ Technology : Yes
Motionflow™ Technology : Motionflow XR 480
PhotoTV HD : Yes
Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sports, Animation
Video Processing : X-Reality™ PRO Engine
Wide Mode : Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Caption, Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC

3D Features

2D to 3D Conversion : Yes
3D : Yes
3D Sync Transmitter Integrated : Yes
Simulated 3D : Yes

Broadcast Features

TV Guide On-Screen : Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Display Resolution : Full HD 1080p
Panel Frequency : 240Hz
Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 65" Class (64.5”)
Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)
Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)

General Features

Audio Return Channel : Yes
Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color) : Black
HDMI™ InstaPort : Yes
New GUI : Yes
Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes

Regulation and Standards Compliance

VESA® Hole Pitch : 400 x 300 mm
VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

TV System

Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135
Color System : NTSC
Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1(Hybrid)
Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
TV System (Analog) : M
TV System (Digital) : ATSC
Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC

Weights (Approx.)

Gross (Package Carton) : 59 Kg / 128 lb.
TV only : 39.1 Kg / 86.0 lb.
TV with Stand : 47.2 Kg / 104.0 lb.

Audio

Audio Power Output : 10W + 10W + 10W
Speaker Configuration : 2.1
Speaker Position : Rear Facing

Convenience Features

Auto Shut-off : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
Channel Block (with password) : Analog & Digital
Channel Jump : Yes
Channel Surf : Yes
Control for HDMI™ (HDMI™ CEC) : Yes
Edit Channel Labels : Yes
Favorites : Yes
Info Banner : Yes
Input Skip : Automatic
Label Inputs : Yes
Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Clock : Yes
On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes
On/Off Timer : Yes
PAP (Fixed or Variable) : PAP(Variable)
PIP (Picture in Picture) : Yes
Panorama : Yes
Parental Control : Yes
Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
Picture Frame Mode : Yes
Quick Start & Viewing : Yes
Scene Select : Photo, Music, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Sports, Animation
Show/Hide Channels : Yes
Skin Naturalizer : Yes
Sleep Timer : Yes
Twin Picture : PAP (Variable)
USB Play : Yes

Display Features

Backlight Type : Dynamic Edge LED
Deep Black Panel : Yes
Display Device : LCD

Inputs and Outputs

AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 2 (Rear)
Audio Out : 1(Side) Hybrid w/HP
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1 (Rear/Hybrid)
Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (Rear/1 Hybrid )
Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (1 Side/ 3 Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Side) Hybrid w/Audio out
IR Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
RS-232C Input(s) : 1 (Bottom)
USB 2.0 : 2 (Side)

Power

Power Consumption (in Download Acquisition Mode) : 0.02kWh / Day
Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 267W
Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.30W (120V)
Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz
Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

Sensing Features

Ambient Sensor : Yes
Presence Sensor : Yes

Video

Video Signal : 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60i, 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component), 720/60p, 480/60i, 480/60p

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 59 x 35 3/8 x 2 3/8" (1496 x 898 x 59mm) without stand; 59 x 36 5/8 x 14 5/8" (1496 x 930 x 371mm) with stand
Packaging (Approx.) : 62 5/8 x 40 5/8 x 18 1/4" (1588 x 1030 x 461mm); 128 lbs (59Kg)
Weight (Approx.) : 86 lbs (39.1Kg) without stand; 104 lbs (47.2Kg) with stand

In the Box

Table Top Stand (separate, assembly required)

Remote Control (RM-YD061)

AC Power Cord (attached)

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KDL-65HX729 4.3 5 7 7

I am glad I went back to a Sony Brand I would recommend this tv anyone looking to make a smart purchase. I been watching the olympics in 3D and its like beening there. August 11, 2012

Just as good as the 929 Ordering on line was easy. Be sure to include HDMI cables for connections to your cable box, ROKU, and Blu Ray player. Shipping to Hawaii took a week to 10 days longer than claimed which led to problems with the Basic install which I eventually cancelled since I was able to install by myself. You will need someone to help you lift the TV. It is big! Those are my only gripes. It was easy to set up, install, get started and operate. To date no problems. 3D is great and easy to figure out. The screen does reflect more light than my previous Sony LCD which is a little anoying but manageable. It is a great TV and we have accomodated the huge size quickly. We at first thought it might be too big but it is not. June 18, 2012

Super Awesome TV Best Picture, Super Slim, to sum it up, worth every penny. May 31, 2012

Where's the glasses???? Would give it 5 stars but the unit doesn't come with any 3D glasses. I feel since it is a 3D TV, it should come with at least 1 pair of 3D glasses. I paid over $4k for the TV. The picture is outstanding and I really love the set. March 11, 2012

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype's terms and conditions.

2. Requires 3D content, 3D player, HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and 3D active glasses sold separately.

3. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.

4. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.

5. Requires active internet connection.

6. Compared to normal viewing. Based on 40-inch LED TV with Picture Setting ‘Vivid.’

7. As of January 1, 2012

Sony, BRAVIA, X-Reality, Motionflow, OptiContrast, Media Remote, Sony Tablet and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. TrackID is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.