Sony BRAVIA KDL46EX520 46-Inch 1080p LED HDTV, Black

by Sony

Product Features

• 46-inch display with full HD (1080p) picture quality (1920 x 1080 native panel resolution)
• LED backlighting for incredible contrast, slim design, and energy efficiency
• Sony's X-Reality Engine sharpens images for a clear, vivid, life-like picture
• Sony Internet TV for wide variety of streaming media and other Internet content
• Power-saving motion sensors

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Product Description

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Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

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January 2011
Sony's 46-inch KDL-46EX520 offers brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality, with LED backlighting for superb contrast and an ultra-slim design. Sony technologies like X-Reality Engine further enhance your picture, and connectivity to your home network, USB devices, and Sony's Internet offerings expand your entertainment options. On top of that, you can watch the carbon footprint with features like a motion sensor that turns off the set when you're not in the room.

Brilliant Full HD picture quality, Internet connectivity, and a wealth of picture technologies. Click here for a larger image

Connect to More Than Just HD

Full HD 1080p Resolution

Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution. Take full advantage of HD sources like Blu-ray Disc Players, Xbox or PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, and more via the 16:9 widescreen panel (1920 x 1080 native pixel resolution).

Edge LED Backlighting

Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony's Edge LED Backlighting. This technology sharpens image contrast, giving an amazingly crisp picture that you'll notice right away. In addition to being more energy efficient than other backlighting technoligies, this also allows for a slimmer, sleeker design.

X-Reality Engine

Enjoy a vivid, lifelike picture experience. Sony's X-Reality engine brings out the best by analyzing each scene so you see sharpened images, and high-contrast detail.

Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony's Edge LED Backlighting.

Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices.

Share your photos or listen to your favorite music via USB. Or add a wireless adapter for an easy home network connection.

Presence Sensor

Save energy when you're not around. This television's built-in motion sensor has the ability to scan the room and detect movement. If the sensor detects no movement, it automatically turns off the picture, leaving only sound. After more time and no movement, the TV turns itself off minimizing any unnecessary power draw.

Internet Streaming & Connectivity

• Streaming Media
  Enjoy Internet favorites on your television. In addition to Qriocity, watch hit movies with Netflix, popular TV shows on Hulu Plus, or user-generated video on YouTube. Or listen to personalized music on Pandora, and plenty more--enjoy a huge selection of Internet content at your fingertips.
  
  
• Skype Ready
  Easily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype! Enjoy free high definition Skype-to–Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach the Sony compact microphone/camera for Skype (required, sold separately) and see your friends on the big screen.
  
  
• Wi-Fi Ready
  Going wireless is easy with the UWA-BR100 Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately). Just plug it in and get ready to stream movies, photos, music and videos straight to your TV from the Internet or your home network. If you'd prefer a wired connection, use the built-in Ethernet port and you're all set.
  
  
• DLNA Streaming
  Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices like your PC, Playstation 3 system, network storage, etc.

Navigation Made Easy

Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture settings while watching your favorite program.

Faster Start-Up

The Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from 'OFF' to 'ON' 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions. Why wait for your entertainment?

USB Input

A handy USB port lets you share your photos on the big screen, or even listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and you're good to go.

BRAVIA Sync Compatible

If you've got other Sony devices in your home theater setup this will come in handy. 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.

LightSensor Technology

Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room. Get the best picture day or night, without any manual adjustments.

KDL-46EX520 Select Specifications

Video
Screen Size (Diagonal):	46 Inches
Display Type:	LCD
Backlight Type:	Edge LED
Resolution:	Full HD 1080p
Panel Frequency:	60Hz
Tuner:	Clear QAM/ATSC/NTSC
Inputs
HDMI:	4 (1 Side/3 Rear)
Component Video (Y/PB/PR):	1 (Rear)
Composite Video:	2 (1 Rear/1 Hybrid)
USB 2.0 Ports:	2 (Side)
RF Connection:	1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input:	2 (2 Rear)
PC Input:	DSub 1(Side), Mini 1(Rear)
Ethernet	1 (Rear)
Outputs
Digital Audio Output:	1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Output:	1 (Rear)
Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD):	42 1/2 x 26 x 1 11/16 Inches (42 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 10 1/4 Inches With Stand)
Weight:	31.3 lbs. (39.2 lbs. with stand)

What's in the Box

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX520 46-Inch 1080p LED HDTV, Remote Control (RM-YD063), Power Cable, Table Top Stand/Hardware, Documentation

Sony 2011 HDTV Comparison

Series:	BX320	BX420	EX520	EX523	EX620	EX720	NX720	HX820	HX929
Models:	22", 32"	32", 40", 46"	32", 40", 46"	32", 40", 46"	40", 46", 55"	32", 40", 46", 55", 60"	46", 55", 60"	46", 55"	46", 55"
Panel Type	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	Edge LED	Edge LED	Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Intelligent Peak LED
HD 720p		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Full HD 1080p	--
3D Ready	--	--	--	--	--
Video Processing	BRAVIA Engine 3	BRAVIA Engine 3	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality PRO Engine	X-Reality PRO Engine
Motionflow	--	--	--	--	120Hz	XR 240	XR 240	XR 480	XR 960
Presence Sensor	--	--						With Face Detection	With Face Detection
LightSensor
Internet Video	--	--
Internet Widgets	--	--
DLNA	--	--
Wireless LAN	--	--	Ready	Integrated	Ready	Ready	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Ethernet	--	--
HDMI	2	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Composite A/V	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Digital Audio Output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
HDMI PC Input
USB 2.0 Port	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
MP3 Playback
JPEG Playback
MPEG 1/2 Video Playback
TV Guide Onscreen	--	--

Product Description

Sony BRAVIA KDL46EX520 46-Inch 1080p LED HDTV, Black

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent value, very good picture quality, recommended. September 22, 2011

By B. Jensen

I choose this tv, the Sony Bravia KDL-46EX520 from the picture quality I observed in the dealer showroom, it was as good overall as tvs costing 1/3 more, and better than 100Hz tvs, like the Samsung 46D5005 beside it on the showroom tv-wall.
I placed myself about 10 feet from the tvs in the showroom, at the same distance I have to the tv in my living room, and compared the different brands pictures, and this Sony had more natural colours than the Samsungs, LGs and Philips tvs in the same price range or up to 1/3 more.
This Sony is a 50Hz, but it had better picture overall than the Samsung 100HZ as mentioned, and just as good picture overall as a Philips 100Hz costing 1/3 more. Sony has right, the non glare screen give less reflections than clear glass screens, and combined with the natural colours, deep black and good contrast, it gives a very nice picture to look at.
The cable tv box I have give Standard Definiton, SD, pictures on all channels, so I asked specificially about seeing the tv in the showroom with SD format, and I am happy to say the picture processor in this tv presents this format just as good as more expensive tvs, and HD format are presented stunningly well.
Watching a tennis match on Eurosport in SD, convinced me that the motion interpolation of the 100Hz tvs is not something I will miss, this tvs overall picture quality is so good that I and some others in the showroom agreed it was just as comfortable or better to watch as 100Hz tvs beside it on the wall.
I ordered the tv as you have guessed, and it was swiftly delivered the same evening.
Unpacking and assembly:
The quality of Sony is appearent in material quality, fit and finish, and and everything in the box was carefully packaged, and the instruction manual made the assembly easy, the parts fit excellently. An allen wrench in enclosed to the screws for the stand, tighten the screws firmly. Tip:-keep a philips screwdriver handy, the screws to fasten the stand to the backside of the tv panel require a screwdriver with a Philips head, this screwdriver is not enclosed. There are pilot guides on the backside of the panel, so the tv panel slides down into the stand, just tighten the 3 screws with the screwdriver.
Mounted on its stand the Sony Bravia has a elegant, timeless design, even the picture quality and functions are the most important of course, it is a bonus when the tv looks good, it is a big part of the living rooms interior.
Connections:
From my cable tv box there is a scart cable to connect to the tv, and the quality of the Sony is appearent here, nothing gives when the connector is pressed into its place, this is a sturdy tv set.
Setting up:
The set up procedure is automatic, and it is easy to follow the on screen instructions, the menus are intuitive, and quick to use. Tip: when you have a cable tv box with built in tuner, just press forward on the set up procedure, and press the AV button on the upper left on the remote, select AV1 or one of the HDMI ports if your cable tv box is connected there, the port is checked when it is connected, and press OK.
I am happy to report that the picture quality is as excellent as it was in the showroom, this is a LED tv with edge lit, but the black is very black, even from the edges, friends say the quality of the picture is among the best they have seen on LED tvs, so I could not have asked for more of a tv picture.
The remote:
This is one strong remote. I do not have to aim it on the tvs IR sensor to use it, it can just lay on the couch beside me, and even with the coffee table with books and magazines between it and the tv, the tv responds, even if I aim the remote at the window panes behind me, in the opposite direction of the tv, the tv responds, as I said, a strong remote, very convenient and comfortable to use.

I miss a energy saving screen saver button on the remote, to reach the picture-off feature, so you hear the sound only, you have to dig into some menus and sub menus, with a few times practice, it takes just under 10 seconds, but I recommend Sony to have a direct button for this on the remote.
Internet features:
This Sony Bravia KDL-46EX520 model have WiFi ready feature, you add the WiFi adapter form Sony, the BR100, and just attach it to the upper USB port. There is also a cable connection on the backside of the tv panel for A LAN cable. My router, a fairly recent model, has the convenient WPS button, which make it able to have a secure connection setup with the tv with just one press on the button on the router, very easy setup for this one. The tv also has a built in web browser, it is not as fast as on your computer, and with no flash, but usable.
I have used the Internet features for while, I like to watch National Geograpic space videos and Hubble Cast on YouTube, and it is very good for this, despite the YouTube videos has a low 480p video format. I have not used the Skype yet, but downloading videos is easier and faster than I expected, but of course not at all so fast as from your computer.
With the internet connection, you can enjoy automatic downloading of software updates from Sony, I have been told Sony send updates for their tvs for several years, and not just for this years model, another reason I am glad I choose Sony.
Energy consumption:
The EU energy label in the box said 68 Watts in normal use, and that is good for a 46" LED tv set, this estimate is usally in good measure, so it probably use less than 60 Watts on the average.
Value:
Sony tvs is typically a bit more expensive then the tv sets from the other brands it is natural to compare it with, worth it too, because they are of better quality overall, but I think the price on this one is very good. You get a lot for your Money with this model, and is it so obvious that Sony is a quality brand, it is appearant in every detail, this tv set is very good value I think, and with the longevity of LED lit, about 100000 hours, and low energy consumption, it is excellent value.
Verdict:
After two weeks of use, I will with no hesitation warmly recommend this tv. If you want a 46"tv with no 3D feature, with very good picture quality in SD and HD format, and with internet features like web browser, and downloading of videos and movies, you cannot go wrong with selecting this exellent tv.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tv March 18, 2011

By M Julian B

(Did not purchase this television from Amazon.com)

I just received this television and wow, I am just unbelievably impressed. I have seen many Edge Lit LED TV's before, and this blows them away. I haven't noticed any of the uneven patterns of lighting and it is unbelievable thin.

Granted, I am upgrading from a 32" RCA LCD with a 2000:1 contrast ratio, but it's still just a stunning television.

Pros:
Very thin, almost insanely though
Bezel is sharp looking
Great black levels (especially being edge lit)
Matte-ish screen works well in a lot of sunlight
Internet apps (haven't tried yet)

Cons:
No built-in WiFi
Stand & mount could be sturdier

Overall, a hell of a TV. 2011 models have really set a new standard.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good TV and Good Audio April 27, 2011

By Chris Buchach

Amazon Verified Purchase

I just received the TV a few days ago and have only good things to say. The picture is good and appears uniform. My main concern about the TV was the audio quality. The thin LED edge lit displays don't allow for much speaker space. We placed the TV in our den and did not want to hook up a separate sound bar or stereo. I listened to an older version of the same TV in the store and thought the audio quality was a bit better than its competitors. The sound quality has more bass and depth than I thought and is totally acceptable for casual TV/movie watching or running Pandora through the internet applications.

The bezel is thin and the TV is totally inconspicous in the room. The TV is rather low, the bottom of the screen is only about 2.5-3" from ground, compared to our other 46" Samsung which sits about 6" from the table surface.

I would definately recommend this TV, very satisfied.