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


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