Sony MFM-HT205 Review
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June 6th, 2006
Summary
Live beyond your computer. Sony bridges the world of IT and TV technologies to bring you the 20" MFM-HT205 HT-Series PC/TV Display. Integrated television tuner, HDTV connectivity,XBRITE™ LCD Technology, SRS WOW™ 3D Audio Technology, flexible TV/PC connectivity make the HT-Series experience unbeatable. Connects directly to televisions, DVD players, VCRs, satellite and cable boxes as well as PCs with standard and digital connections for a display that show you everything you want to see.
Specs
| General |
| Screen Size: 20.0"1 |
| Aspect Ratio : 16:9 |
| Audio |
| Audio Power Output: 11W Total (3Wx2 + 5W) |
| Convenience |
| Cable Management System: Yes |
| ErgoStand™ Design: Ergonomic Fixed Height |
| Kensington® Lock: Yes |
| On Screen Controls: Power, Menu, Contrast, Brightness, Backlight, Pic Mode, Color Temp, Pitch, Phase, Zoom, Input, Volume, Channel, Bass, Tre, Gamma, Hue, Sharp, MTS, Auto Program, Demo, Reset, Menu Lock, Input Sense, CC, Demo Lock |
| Stand Tilt Range: 0° to 20° |
| Wall/Arm Mount: 100mm |
| Convenience Features |
| Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese |
| Picture-in-Picture: Yes |
| Picture and Picture: Side by Side Viewing - Yes |
| Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes |
| HDMI™ Technology: Yes (Video thru DVID and Audio thru RCA) |
| Hardware |
| Auto-Sensing Input: Yes |
| Color Systems: N/A |
| Mount Design: N/A |
| Remote Control: Multi-Function Remote |
| Inputs and Outputs |
| Analog Audio Input(s): 1 (Rear) |
| Analog Audio Output(s): Speakers (L/R) |
| Analog Video Input(s): 1 (Rear) - Analog (HD-15) |
| DVI Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear) |
| Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Stereo minjack) |
| PC Audio Input(s): 1 (per input) |
| PC Video Input(s): 2 (1-DVI-D, 1-HD15) |
| Audio Pass-thru HPJ: Yes |
| Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 1 (Rear) |
| Composite Video Input(s): 1 (Rear), 1 (Side) |
| RCA Audio Input(s): RCA (L/R) |
| RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear) |
| S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear), 1 (Side) |
| Operating Conditions |
| Colors: 16.7 million |
| Luminance: 470cd/m˛ |
| Pixel Pitch: 0.258mm |
| Screen Treatment: Anti-Glare, Anti-Reflective |
| Vertical Refresh Range: 48-85Hz |
| Video |
| Horizontal Scan (KHz) for PC: 28-86KHz |
| Closed Caption Decoder: N/A |
| Contrast Ratio: 1600:1 |
| Display Resolution: 1680 x 1050 |
| Display Response Time: 6ms |
| Image Retention Protection: N/A |
| Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 170°, Vertical: 170° |
| Power |
| Internal Power Supply: Yes |
| Power Consumption: Normal Operation: 68W (max), Active Off: 1.2W (max), Main Switch Off: 1.2W |
| Power Requirements: 100V - 240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Regulation and Standard Compliance |
| Plug & Play: DDC2B |
| Safety Regulations: UL, cUL, CB, FCC, IC, Eco Info |
| Service and Warranty Information |
| Limited Warranty: 3 years parts, 3 years labor, 3 years backlight |
| Software |
| Operating System Compatibility: Windows Logo Compliance, Windows XP®, Macintosh® |
| Video Features |
| Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Eco, Auto |
| Color Temperature: 9300k, 6500k, SRBG, RBG Adj. |
| ErgoBright™ Technology: Yes |
| Panel Type: a-Si-TFT Active Matrix LCD Panel |
| Screen or Display Technology: LCD |
| Video Processing: N/A |
| XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes |
| Weights and Measurements |
| Dimensions (Approx) Width: 20.63" (523.7mm) |
| Dimensions (Approx) Height: 16.02" (406.8mm) |
| Dimensions (Approx) Depth: 7.76" (197mm) |
| Weight (Approx.): 18.07 lbs (8.2 Kg) |
| Audio Features |
| SRS® Audio: Yes |
| SRS® WOW: Yes |
| Supplied Accessories |
| CD-ROM User Manual |
| AC Power Cord |
| Quick Setup Guide |
| Warranty Card |
| Remote |
| Windows® & Macintosh® Utility Files |
| HD15 Cable |
| DVI-D Cable |
| 75 ohm Cable |
| Audio Cable |
| Batteries |
| Colors |
| Silver with Dark Grey Cabinet |