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Sports enthusiasts and action movie buffs will find their perfect 40” HDTV in the Sony V Series. These televisions use Motionflow 120Hz technology, which dramatically reduces motion blur in fast-moving actions, resulting in amazing natural movement. The BRAVIA Engine 2 utilizes a digital video processor to reduce visual noise and improve the overall image. True Cinema technology gives movie buffs a treat by taking advantage of 24p-capable devices, like Blu-ray players. You’ll catch every nuance of the stunning action with the 50000:1 contrast.
Expand your home theater with four HDMI (1080/60p), and several HD component and combo (1080/60i) connections. For extra versatility, turn your LCD TV into a computer monitor with the D-Sub PC input. The built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM also captures over-the-air digital TV, HDTV broadcasts and standard analog television.
You’ll also appreciate the Advanced Contrast Enhancer, dynamic backlight control and Light Sensor technology that help reduce costs by dynamically reducing power consumption based on ambient light and the displayed image. V Series televisions are Energy Star 3.0 compliant. Even photos will look great on your HDTV. Just hook up your device through the USB port and enjoy the slideshow!
Pros: Excellent Picture Quality (Cannot Stress Enough!), 120hz support, 1080p through Component, low latency, great price!
Cons: Had defective Firmware for at least four months. A lot of the time while booting a blu-ray my entire screen would turn pink. When changing the channel sometimes the audio went static until I flipped it back. At one point I had to have the tv serviced to fix that the audio kept completely dropping whenever I watched a special feature on a blu-ray disc.
Other Thoughts: Sony quietly released an update to the tv at the beginning of august (and didn't tell me about it, I found it at the end of august) which fixed a laundry list of issues with the tv, most of which could've been avoided if they bothered to test their firmware updates before doing a wide release on them. The pink screen fix was not listed officially as a fix, however since updating the tv I (thankfully) haven't had any more. If you're lucky enough to have the latest firmware on it (or are smart enough to update the firmware yourself to the latest version, because Sony wont' do it for you) you might have a good tv.
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Pros: Excellent Picture Quality (Cannot Stress Enough!), 120hz support, 1080p through Component, low latency, great price!
Cons: Had defective Firmware for at least four months. A lot of the time while booting a blu-ray my entire screen would turn pink. When changing the channel sometimes the audio went static until I flipped it back. At one point I had to have the tv serviced to fix that the audio kept completely dropping whenever I watched a special feature on a blu-ray disc.
Other Thoughts: Sony quietly released an update to the tv at the beginning of august (and didn't tell me about it, I found it at the end of august) which fixed a laundry list of issues with the tv, most of which could've been avoided if they bothered to test their firmware updates before doing a wide release on them. The pink screen fix was not listed officially as a fix, however since updating the tv I (thankfully) haven't had any more. If you're lucky enough to have the latest firmware on it (or are smart enough to update the firmware yourself to the latest version, because Sony wont' do it for you) you might have a good tv.
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Model
Brand
SONY
Series
BRAVIA
Model
KDL-40V5100
Cabinet Color
Black
Display
Screen Size
40"
Recommended Resolution
1920 x 1080
Panel
8-bit Panel
Backlight System
CCFL
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewing Angle
178°(H) / 178°(V)
Contrast Ratio
5000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
50000:1
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility
PC Input: Analog RGB
ATSC, NTSC, QAM Tuner
1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p
HDTV Capability
HDTV Tuner Inside
Connectors
AC Power Input: 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 5 (2 Side, 3 Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI: 1 (Rear)
Audio Out: 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s): 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1 Side/1 Rear - selectable)
Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
HDMI Connection(s) (Total): 4 (3 Side /1 Rear)
HDMI PC Input (see owner's manual for supported timings)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini): 1 (Side) (see owner's manual for supported timings)
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
USB 1.1: 1 (Rear for Service Only)
USB 2.0: 1 (Side)
HDMI
4
Power
Power Supply
AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
200W (max)
Convenience
Regulatory Approvals
Energy Star 3.0, VESA
Built in Speakers
2 x 10W
Features
Alternate Audio (Digital)
Auto Mute (on no signal)
Auto SAP
Digital Amplifier: Standard
Dolby Digital (for broadcasting)
SRS TruSurround XT
Sound Mode: Clear Voice, Dynamic, Custom, Standard
Wide Mode: Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Full Pixel
Backlight Off Mode
Dynamic Backlight Control
Eco Settings
Auto Photo Mode (via USB)
Auto Shut-off
BRAVIA Sync
BRAVIA Sync Menu Button: (on Remote Control)
Channel Block (with password)
Channel Jump
Channel Labels
Channel Surf
Control for HDMI (HDMI CEC)
Edit Channel Labels
Favorite Channel: Standard
Favorites Menu: Graphic
ID-1 Detection
Info Banner: PSIP, XDS
Input Skip: Manual
Label Inputs
Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Clock
On/Off Timer
Parental Control
Picture Adjustments Lock
Remote Control: RM-YD024
Show/Hide Channels
Sleep Timer
Start Up BRAVIA Logo Display
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button)
USB Application(s): Photo Viewer (JPEG), Music Player (MP3)
White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias
BRAVIA Link Module support: DMX-DVD; DMX-WL1; DMX-SW1
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
Demo Mod
Hotel Mode Menu: External module
On-Screen Display: Traditional
Dimensions
Dimensions
38.88" x 27" x 10.75" with pedestal
38.88" x 25.13" x 3.75" without pedestal
Weight
41 lbs. with pedestal
37.3 lbs. without pedestal
Introduction
Sports enthusiasts and action movie buffs will find their perfect 40” HDTV in the Sony V Series. These televisions use Motionflow 120Hz technology, which dramatically reduces motion blur in fast-moving actions, resulting in amazing natural movement. The BRAVIA Engine 2 utilizes a digital video processor to reduce visual noise and improve the overall image. True Cinema technology gives movie buffs a treat by taking advantage of 24p-capable devices, like Blu-ray players. You’ll catch every nuance of the stunning action with the 50000:1 contrast.
Expand your home theater with four HDMI (1080/60p), and several HD component and combo (1080/60i) connections. For extra versatility, turn your LCD TV into a computer monitor with the D-Sub PC input. The built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM also captures over-the-air digital TV, HDTV broadcasts and standard analog television.
You’ll also appreciate the Advanced Contrast Enhancer, dynamic backlight control and Light Sensor technology that help reduce costs by dynamically reducing power consumption based on ambient light and the displayed image. V Series televisions are Energy Star 3.0 compliant. Even photos will look great on your HDTV. Just hook up your device through the USB port and enjoy the slideshow!
Highlights
BRAVIA Engine 2 With Sony's BRAVIA Engine 2 full digital video processor, the KDL-40V5100 delivers crisp and vivid images with smooth graduations and improved details. A collection of unique Sony technologies integrated into the processor enhance overall sharpness, optimize contrast and reduce image noise.
Full HD 1080p With a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (16:9), the widescreen SONY KDL-40V5100 fully supports up to HDTV 1080p (1920x1080, progressive) for a truly high-definition experience.
Motionflow 120Hz technology Sony's Motionflow 120Hz technology eliminates judder in film sources by refreshing pictures 120 times per second to display smoother and more fluid motion scenes, perfect for watching live sports and action movies.
HDMI Input The SONY KDL-40V5100 features four HDMI inputs to receive high-definition digital video and audio through a single, convenient cable connection. HDMI’s appeal has made it the choice interface for a broad selection of HD-capable video devices and gaming consoles.
Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner Armed with a built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner, the SONY KDL-40V5100 receives digital/analog over-the-air and cable programming without additional digital set-top equipment.
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Reviewed By: Maniac on 9/6/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
