Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Attractive design (17)
  • High resolution (17)
  • Fast setup (16)
  • Good connection options (16)
  • Great picture quality (16)
  • Simple controls (9)
  • Wide viewing angle (8)
  • An easy to use set of dir (1)
  • Sound quality (1)
  • The unit appeared sturdy (1)
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Cons

  • Poor sound quality (3)

Best Uses

  • Home (8)
  • Home theater (8)
  • Movies (7)
  • Bedroom (3)
  • Wall mounting (3)
 
 
 

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16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel
16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920 x 1080) accepts any HDTV signal and renders it with optimum resolution.

Motionflow™ 120Hz technology
Motionflow™ 120HZ technology doubles the frame rate to help remove judder in film sources, HD content, and broadcast movies and primetime programming, creating smoother, more fluid motion that delivers a natural and realistic viewing experience.

BRAVIA Engine™ EX
The BRAVIA Engine™ EX fully digital video processor uses a collection of unique Sony® algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) dynamically improves contrast, resulting in deep blacks in darker scenes without losing fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture.

Live Color Creation™ technology
Live Color Creation™ technology with WCG-CCFL backlight uses advanced chroma signal processing to widen the color reproduction range for overall more natural and vibrant colors.

x.v.Color™ technology
x.v.Color™ technology adopts the x.v.YCC international color standard to display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than the existing RGB color standard.

Dynamic Video Noise Reduction
Dynamic Video Noise Reduction adaptive technology analyzes the motion, sharpness and brightness of each scene in real time to identify various types of noise and reduce unwanted artifacts without compromising the video signal.

24p True Cinema™ capable
24p True Cinema™ mode enables you to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) when viewed using a 24p capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player.

DMex™ enabled
DMex™ functionality expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA® Link modules, including the BRAVIA® Internet Video Link, BRAVIA® DVD Link, BRAVIA® Wireless Link and BRAVIA® Input Link (all sold separately).

Digital Media Port
The Digital Media Port connection allows the use of an optional Digital Media Port cradle to connect digital devices directly to your BRAVIA® HDTV.

BRAVIA® Sync
BRAVIA® Sync capability allows you to control CEC-enabled components connected via HDMI™ input. Use your BRAVIA® HDTV remote control to play Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD movies6, access home theater settings, and even operate compatible Handycam® camcorders with a convenient on-screen display.

DLNA® compliant
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliance allows BRAVIA® XBR®7-Series HDTVs to access digital photos from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices.

PhotoTV HD4
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920x1080 images with the PhotoTV HD4 mode. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your BRAVIA® XBR®7-Series HDTV such as sharpness, gradation and color to display images that more closely match the look of printed photographs.

Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface
Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television's menus, controls, and user settings.

TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide
Sony® has integrated the TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface to deliver continually updated program listings.

Favorites & Photo Slideshow functions with rich 3D graphics
Favorites and Photo Slideshow functions feature rich 3D graphics that make it easy and fun to quickly access video content and digital photos to share with family and friends.

Ample Connection Options
The BRAVIA® XBR®7-Series LCD HDTV offers four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) that transmit uncompressed digital video and multi-channel audio over one cable, as well as two HD component connections (1080/60p capable), giving you the flexibility you need to connect the latest video sources.

PC Input1 x1
A PC input connector (HD-15 pin) allows you to connect your PC (up to 1920x1080p resolution) and use the BRAVIA® XBR®7-Series HDTV as a computer monitor.

RS-232C Control
RS-232C connectivity enables you to operate your BRAVIA® HDTV using home control and automation systems.

VESA® compatible hole spacing
VESA® compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets, taking the guesswork out of selecting the proper hardware for hanging your TV on the wall.

Specification Description
Model KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46XBR6, KDL40XBR7
UPC 027242739109
Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio (4) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video (2) Rear Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Command / Control Digital MEDIA Port
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Contrast Ratio 50,000:1
DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 11
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
HDMI (3) Rear Input
HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Height (Inches) 25.9
Optical (1) Rear Output
Remote Control Included
Resolution 1920 x 1080
RJ45 Ethernet Rear Input
RS-232C Yes
S-Video Rear Input
Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size (inches) 40
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 40
Speakers 10 Watts x 2
Speakers Built-in
Tuner ATSC
Tuner NTSC
Tuner QAM
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Horizontal
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Vertical
Wall Mountable VESA Compliant
Wall Mountable Yes
Weight (Pounds) 59
Width (Inches) 44.5

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Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
This set is OUTSTANDING!!!

"From the moment this beautiful set was turned on, I could tell that I had made a sound investment. There are not enough superlatives to describe the true clarity, depth and overall color range this XBR7 delivers! Coupled with a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player, you cannot go wrong. The image will blow you away!..." Read Full Review »

Dec 11, 2008 by cinemafan

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3.0
XBR7 PIP PAP does not work for all componets!

"I recently had to replace a flat screen for my home office. I had a Polaroid flm3732. It was perfect for what I needed from a computer monitor with HDTV functionality. Due to a recent flood, I had a dry-waller working on a wall in my office and he broke my LCD screen. UGGGGG!... So, I decided to upgrade to either a Samsung or Sony. I looked for several days and went with Sony kdl-40xbr7. I needed the same functi..." Read Full Review »

Feb 20, 2009 by Ziric

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Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

This set is OUTSTANDING!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"From the moment this beautiful set was turned on, I could tell that I had made a sound investment. There are not enough superlatives to describe the true clarity, depth and overall color range this XBR7 delivers! Coupled with a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player, you cannot go wrong. The image will blow you aw …"  Read Full Review »

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[22 of 23 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

Breathtaking!

★★★★★
5.0

"We have a XBR2 52" in our home which we love and could not imagine a better set.

However, with the addition of this XBR7 to our den, I can see the improvements. Mind you, it's like "gilding the lily" as the XBR2 is so good already, but with the XBR7 the blacks are deeper, the contrast is better, the …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 28 2009
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[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

Exceptional Clarity

★★★★★
5.0

"This TV is an upgrade from my 32 XBR4. I must say that the features on this TV are above and beyond. Below are my attached components and reviews:



CableBox (CableVision) -HDMI: All the HD channels are crisp, some more than others. The standard Def channels are looking a lot better than the XBR4 (ve …"  Read Full Review »

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

40 inch LCD is good deal

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution

    Cons

  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"Easy setup and vivid picture. Easy to see from most angles. Attractive enclosure. The ethernet jack works only with with DLNA items - limited. The built in speakers are handy though not great sound. Would be nice to have internal amp to control non-powered speakers. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 4 2009
bob
New York Metro area
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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA XBR Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

Fantanstic picture and features at a gre

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies
 

"This is my third Sony TV, although it is my first LCD. I still use my 12" moniter, bought in 1989 or '90, as a dedicated video game tv. I recently sold my 27" Sony that I bought in 1995 when I decided to move up to an LCD. This model, which is going to be replaced soon by a newer one (or perhaps alr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 15 2009
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New York, NY
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