Sony KDS-50A2000 Review
By
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
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| 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
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| General Features |
| Auto SAP: Yes |
| Channel Fix: Yes |
| ID1 Detection: Yes |
| Video Label: Yes
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| General |
| Aspect Ratio: 16:9 |
| Screen Size: 50"1
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| 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)
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| Power |
| Power Consumption (in Operation): 200W (TBD) |
| Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5W (TBD) |
| Power Management: Yes |
| Power Requirements: AC 120, 60Hz
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| 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
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| 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)
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| Service and Warranty Information |
| Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor, 2 years for optical block
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| Weights and Measurements |
| Dimensions (Approx)(WxHxD): 46.5 x 33 x 17.60" (1180x 839 x 447mm) |
| Weight (Approx.): 75lbs (34kg)
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control (RM-YD010) |
| Operating Instructions |
| Quick Start Guide |
| Batteries (AA x2) |
| Warranty |
| Product Registration Card
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| Optional Accessories |
| SU-RS11M (AV Stand) |
| XL-5200 (120W Replacement Lamp) |