Sony KDS-50A2000 Review

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August 9th, 2006


Summary

Experience rear projection on a grand scale. The A2000 SXRD™ television brings the picture detail and clarity of SXRD display technology to the masses. Imagine: Full HD 1080p picture quality within a slim, compact design. The Grand WEGA™ SXRD™ Rear Projection HDTV is also equipped with Sony’s WEGA Engine™ system, which minimizes signal distortion to provide you with the best picture , and features enhanced connectivity with dual HDMI (1080p capability) and front component inputs (1080i). Add PC inputs, SRS® TruSurround XT audio enhancement technology and a compliment of other great features and you begin to see why Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection TVs are an excellent value. The Big picture has never looked better.

Specs

Audio Features
 
Audio Mute: Yes
 
Dolby® Digital: Yes
 
MTS Stereo Decoder: Yes
 
Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Custom
 
Speaker On/Off: Yes
 
SRS® TruSurround® XT Audio Effect: Yes
 
Tone Control(s): Treble and Bass
 
A/V Synch: Yes

 

 
Convenience Features
 
Auto Channel Programming: Yes
 
Caption Vision: On, Off, Program
 
Channel Jump: Yes
 
Channel Label: Yes
 
Channel Skip/Add: Yes
 
Clock: Yes (with ON/OFF Timer)
 
Programmable Timer: Yes
 
Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off (2 Event)
 
Picture Freeze: Yes
 
Favorite Channel: Yes
 
Info Banner: Yes
 
Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced
 
Program Guide Access: Yes
 
Speed Surf™ Channel Selection: Yes
 
Picture Freeze: Yes

 

 
General Features
 
Auto SAP: Yes
 
Channel Fix: Yes
 
ID1 Detection: Yes
 
Video Label: Yes

 

 
General
 
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
 
Screen Size: 50"1

 

 
Inputs and Outputs
 
Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear)
 
Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear) - Fixed/Variable
 
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: PCM/Dolby® Digital (Optical))
 
HDMI™ Connection Input(s): 2 (Rear: 1 with Audio Inputs, 1 without Audio Inputs)
 
PC Audio Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
PC Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)

 

 
Power
 
Power Consumption (in Operation): 200W (TBD)
 
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5W (TBD)
 
Power Management: Yes
 
Power Requirements: AC 120, 60Hz

 

 
Video Features
 
Advanced Iris: Yes
 
Advanced Video Menu: Yes
 
Auto Adjustment (PC): Yes
 
Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off
 
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
 
Clear White: On/Off
 
Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm
 
Comb Filter: 3D Digital Comb Filter
 
Detail Enhancer: High, Medium, Low, Off
 
Direct Mode: On/Off
 
DRC® Mode: Mode 1, Mode 2, CineMotion® function
 
DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry: Yes (DRC-MF v1)
 
DRC® Palette Presets: Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3
 
Game Mode: On/Off
 
Gamma Compensation: High, Medium, Low, Off
 
Noise Reduction: Yes
 
Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom
 
Screen or Display Technology: SXRD™ Technology
 
Video Processing: Yes
 
Video Signal System: ATSC, NTSC
 
Wide Mode (4:3): Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom
 
WEGA Engine™ System: Yes

 

 
Video
 
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
 
Horizontal Center: Yes
 
Native Resolution: 1080p
 
Display Response Time: 2.5 ms (rise and fall)
 
Vertical Center: Yes
 
Vertical Size: Yes
 
Tuner: ATSC/NTSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB)

 

 
Service and Warranty Information
 
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor, 2 years for optical block

 

 
Weights and Measurements
 
Dimensions (Approx)(WxHxD): 46.5 x 33 x 17.60" (1180x 839 x 447mm)
 
Weight (Approx.): 75lbs (34kg)

 

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

 

 
Optional Accessories
 
SU-RS11M (AV Stand)
 
XL-5200 (120W Replacement Lamp)


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