Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX500 1080P 120Hz 46-Inch LCD HD TV

by Sony

Product Features

• 46-inch HDTV with Full HD 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz technology for smooth motion
• Motionflow 120Hz technology for smooth motion; BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor optimizes color and contrast
• Ambient Sensor adjusts color based on room light; automatic increase or decrease in backlight brightness based on room's lighting conditions
• Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 44.4 x 28.1 x 11.1 inches with stand

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Product Description

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An impressive centerpiece to any entertainment system, this 46-inch BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV (model KDL-46EX500) combines a clean design with cutting-edge features. You'll enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality as well as exceptionally smooth motion in fast-action sports scenes, movies and games thanks to integrated Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology. Plus, Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technologies automatically adjust the color and brightness based on your room's lighting to ensure you'll always get the best possible picture.

The BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV with Full HD 1080p picture quality.

Connect your BRAVIA Sync compatible devices and enjoy convenient operation and control using one remote. Other features include 6 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component), a USB port for photo, music, and video playback on the TV, and VESA compliant wall mounts.

 

See a comparison of all Sony HDTV models below.

Key Features

Full HD 1080p Resolution: Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).

Motionflow 120Hz Technology: Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.

LightSensor Technology: Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption.

Ambient Sensor: Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting.

BRAVIA Engine 2: Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color and contrast and significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital processor.

6 HD Inputs: Get versatile HD connection options with 6 HD inputs, including 4 HDMI inputs to connect a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment. Two HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity, while a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

24p True Cinema: Movies consist of 24 images per second, and cannot be faithfully reproduced on conventional televisions, resulting in unnatural, jerky movements. But 24p True Cinema displays the 24 progressive images as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. Now, you can recreate the visual clarity of cinema-quality movies in the comfort of your own home.

USB Input: Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.

BRAVIA Sync Compatible: Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices--including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control.

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.

Key Specifications

• Screen size: 46 inches
• CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
• 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
• Live Color Technology: Yes
• Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI: Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game
• Speakers: 2x 10W (20 watts of total power)
• 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
• Dolby: Dolby Digital
• USB Applications: Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
• Tuners: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
• VESA wall mounting pattern: 300 x 300
• Warranty: 1 year labor and parts

Dimensions

• TV with stand: 44.4 x 28.1 x 11.1 inches (WxHxD); 47.6 pounds
• TV without stand: 44.4 x 26.6 x 4 inches (WxHxD); 41.2 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

Connections

• HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear; HDMI PC input capability)
• Component: 2 (rear)
• Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear)
• RF: 1 (rear)
• USB 2.0: 1 (side)
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (rear)
• Analog audio inputs: 4 (1 side, 3 rear)

What's in the Box

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC power cord, table top stand, operating instructions

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

• Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
• Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Sony HDTV Comparison

Series:	BX300	EX308	EX400	EX40B	EX500	EX600	EX710	HX800	NX700	NX810
Models:	32"	22"	32", 40"	32", 40"	32", 40", 46", 55", 60"	32", 40", 46"	32", 40", 46", 55"	40", 46", 55"	40", 46"	46", 55", 60"
Panel type	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED
HD 720p			--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Full HD 1080p	--	--
3D ready	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	Yes	--	Yes
Video processing	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 2	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 3	Engine 3	Engine 3
Motionflow	--	--	--	--	120Hz	--	120Hz	240Hz	120Hz	240Hz
Ambient Sensor	--								--	--
Lightsensor	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Internet Video	--	Ready	--	Ready	--	--			Ready
Internet Widgets	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
DLNA	--		--		--	--
Wireless LAN	--	Ready (w/ dongle)	--	Ready	--	--	Ready	Ready	Integrated	Integrated
Ethernet	--		--		--	--
Blu-ray Disc Player	--	--	--		--	--	--	--	--	--
HDMI	2	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Composite A/V	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Digital audio output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
HDMI PC input
USB 2.0 port	1 (svc only)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
MP3 playback	--
JPEG playback	--
MPEG 1/2 video playback	--	--		--			--	--	--	--
MPEG 4/AVCHD video playback	--		--		--	--
TV Guide onscreen	--		--		--	--

 

Product Description

Experience Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images with the Sony BRAVIA EX500-Series HDTV. Features incredible motion performance so you enjoy crisp, fluid motion during fast-action scenes plus LightSensor Technology that automatically adjusts brightness based on a room’s lighting.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

178 of 183 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, fair priced TV. April 28, 2010

By OZ

I did an extensive research for my new TV. I compared consumer reviews, professional reviews and checked couple TV's picture my self.

My conclusions at the end of research:
1. 3D Samsung - I don't see this technology is ready for home use. 3D picture cause headache for lots of viewers, 3D effect diminishes a lot if you are watching TV more then 4 feet away from the screen, and who wants to wear this glasses all the time? Another factor is cost. It is high for what you really get. This technology will be much more interesting once it gets mature, but not yet.
2. LED technology - I looked at edge led calibrated display by Samsung and I think it's not bad, but I see hallow of light at the edge of tv which reduces perceptual contrast. Otherwise edge led looks very similar to regular LCD, such I can't justify 30% more on average price increase.
3. Samsung reliability vs Sony. Lots of people believe that Samsung is more reliable, but checking forums I discovered that Samsung has number of hardware issues with their tv's and reliability is not that great. Sony used to be great couple of years ago, then reliability went down and it appears that they are trying to recover their reputation back now. At the end, number of issues between Sony and Samsung is somewhere the same with Samsung having more hardware related issues and Sony has more software bugs. Software is easier to fix with new firmware release. This is based on their older models, since you need some time, year or longer of use to evaluate long term reliability.

I bought this Sony at BJ and calibrated using AVIA HD and Avia Standard definition DVD's. I use it to play PS3 and my Home Theater PC.
1. Contrast - very good. In dark room I notice a little light leaking in the upper comers of the TV. The picture itself has very deep blacks and excellent whites. So far it's one of the best results I've seen on any LCD.
2. Sharpness - perfect, but watch for setting in video mode. My TV went to overscan with HTPC connected over HDMI. It was easy to fix by changing settings to pixel mapping for HDMI port.
3. Brightness - it's LCD so it can be very bright. I liked Sony implementation of automatic brightness. It changes brightness based on available light in the room. The result is picture looks more natural to watch when you turn off the lights, and still bright enough picture during sunny day. Note: I calibrated the screen with low lights in the room, it's how I normally watch movies.
4. Colors - not too bad from manufacture, but definitely improved after calibration. Very lifelike at the end.

Conclusion:
I'm completely satisfied with picture quality of this display and I feel this TV gives you more per dollar then any other.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME! April 15, 2010

By H. Brand

By now, you probably done loads of research on the different LCD TV's.. Samsung, Toshiba etc. I purchased this set a few days ago and have it hanging on a sturdy wall mount. What I can say is that the image quality is vivid and you will not be disappointed in the feature set. The motionflow100 is definitely something new and takes some getting used to. You may not want to have it ON all the time. Though when watching fast films for action scenes and sports, it will definitely make a difference.

The TV has a very rich set of options and features, including slide shows and the handy USB port. Which only accepts FAT32 formatted USB sticks. it also requires registration on [...] to unlock certain DivX functionality.

Overall, I believe that the 46' is the BEST LCD currently on the market - in this price range. With motionflow and the USB port being the deciding factor for me. It was well worth it. Remember, no wireless, no presence sensor, no internet connectivity. That wasn't a train smash for me. The image is crisp and vivid, HD films are an amazing experience on this TV. Now I'm off to get the right sound setup. If you done the research and have the money, GO FOR IT.. I doubt you'll ever look back.

ENJOY..

78 of 87 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A decent television May 6, 2010

By Whizzer U, Now with HD graphics and a touchpad! TOP 1000 REVIEWER

I got the Sony Bravio as a replacement for my Vizio of similar quality. It broke down, and the line was canceled so that the repair people could not get replacement parts. Therefore, I got a choice of three TV's selected for "similar" functionality, and after careful consideration, got the Sony Bravia.

Therefore, when I review this TV, I will be comparing it to the Vizio.

Video: The video is good, and the 1080p, which is as HD as you can get, looks just as good as I saw on my previous television. The standard definition could have looked better, but it is very hard to rate standard definition once you have been spoiled by the appearance of HD. One of the nice things about this television is how well it handles fast scenes. Movement if very clear on this television. I never thought my Vizio was bad with moving scenes, but you definitely notice a difference in fast action scenes.

Sound: Personally, I am not that concerned about sound. If I really cared that much about maximizing my sound quality, I would run out and purchase a theater system to handle that. I own one, but I don't use it because it isn't worth the extra power it takes. However, for the sony, sound needed to be set to 60/100 to get to a volume I am comfortable with. With my Vizio, I could get the same at 30/100. So the Sony has a much weaker sound. This bugs me, don't ask me why, but I like my Television to have a stronger sound, and the Sony doesn't provide, even if I would never go that high volumewise.

Design: I wanted to mention the design of the Sony as well. The back of the sony consists of two component, two HDMI, and a VGA+computer sound (also an optical and outsound). The side consists of 1 composite, 2 HDMI, and a usb, which I will get into in a bit. The back ports are facing back, rather than facing down(piano style). For those of you who want a tv flush with the wall, this will be inconvenient because you will need to leave space for the cables to plug in. Personally, I prefer this style, since it is a lot easier to plug in cables than with the difficult piano style, and my television is on a stand, not a wallmount. But I can see it being difficult for wall mount people. The side ports are not really on the side, more like on the backside. They are completely obscured by the television, and are only about an inch and a directional change away from the rest of the ports, placed in a kind of tv cubby hole. All of the ports are on the left side of the television (if that is important to you). All of the controls are on the right side. I am very happy with the controls, which include everything you need to control the television, without the need for a remote like some TV's make you do.

Inputs/Outputs: I already mentioned them, naturally the VGA + computer sound allow you to hook a computer up and use this as a massive monitor. I have not tested it, but I guess it works fine. The USB port is another cool function. Supposedly, you can plug flash media (usb flash drives or flash cards in USB converters) into the television, and it can read and play the media. It claims to be able to handle music, photos, and even video. My previous television lacked this ability, and I have yet to test it out. However, if it works like it claims, that would be a great feature if you have guests and want to show someone something, or you have downloaded video and want to show it on the TV without the work of converting and burning it.

Personally, I dislike how they are getting rid of composite. The TV doesn't even have an s-cable. The composite is on the side rather than the back, fortunately, as I mentioned before, it is in a cubby hole of sorts and you wont see any cable sticking out of the side. Still, if you have any composite device, this forces it to the side, and you can only have one without some kind of converter box. I can't blame them too much, HDMI is the future and soon even component will be out of style. However, for those of us with aging DVD players that still work fine, we will have to consider upgrading to HDMI. Although it is funny to me that composite is fazing out, but they still give you a composite cable standard with any dvd player, blue ray disk, or game system purchase and force you to buy the HDMI or component with your own money.

Menu: I like to mention the menu, because a lot of people don't. The menu gives you some options, although compared to my Vizio, the options menu seems a little limited. Either way, it should be enough for most people. If you are determined, you will have enough choices to tweak the video to your liking. I have a DVD Video Optimizer that allows me to set the TV to ideal conditions using images and tests, but the video has been nice enough out of the box that I have not felt the need to do anything with it.

Overall: I enjoy the TV, although it disappointed me a little in the sound department, the menu, and the input. This is why I gave it a 4 stars. It is a good television, but when comparing it directly with my Vizio, I didn't feel it was quite as good. Still, most people wouldn't notice, or care, about those small problems, so I do recommend this television.