Sony Grand WEGA KDS-60A2020 60-Inch 1080p Rear Projection HDTV

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 55.6 x 39 inches ; 95 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 119 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000NKCGVI
• Item model number: KDS-60A2020
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,683 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Behold the grand scale and stunning beauty of the images you see on the monstrous 60" KDS-60A2020 rear projection television. Full HD 1080p picture quality is delivered brilliantly within a sleek and compact enclosure. The Grand WEGA™ SXRD rear projection HDTV is also equipped with the WEGA Engine™ system, which minimizes signal distortion to provide you with the best picture. And you're fully connected with dual HDMI (1080p capability) and front component inputs (1080i). Add PC inputs and SRS® TruSurround XT audio enhancement technology and you can envision yourself selling tickets at the door.

SXRD Panels
SXRD technology is the latest display technology developed by the legendary television engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a high definition image at its full 1080 line resolution. Digitally transmitted HD signals can contain over 2 million individual detail points that need to be displayed accurately and rapidly. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD panels actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it. SXRD has the speed to create a smooth, film like image. The SXRD panels have a blistering 2.5ms response time (total rise and fall time), which exceeds the demands of even the most rapidly moving high definition images. And SXRD creates highly accurate, natural colors because the 3-panel design displays all the colors, all the time.

Advanced Iris
Advanced Iris is a special Sony function designed to improve brightness and contrast expression especially in darker scenes. It is accessed inside the Picture Menu and offers 2 auto settings and 5 manual settings. Auto 1 and Auto 2 are dynamic adjustments that automatically open and close the iris according to the gamma level of the picture on the screen. Auto 1 is best used for viewing video content that has a large variation in brightness from scene to scene. Auto 2 is best for viewing video content that has less variation in brightness from scene to scene. The 5 manual settings (max, high, medium, low and min) can be used to adjust the iris opening to allow the best possible picture viewing depending on ambient room lighting conditions. For instance, high works well for viewing in brightly lit rooms. Low is a good setting for viewing in low light conditions.

WEGA Engine Video Processor
The latest generation of WEGA Engine is a fully digital signal-processing path which includes video processing functions that are designed to improve overall picture quality. Among the key functions that have been added to the WEGA Engine are:

• Green, blue and white color enhancer circuit which selectively adjusts common natural colors like green, white and blue color levels for a more vivid image.
• Digital MPEG noise reduction circuit which reduces MPEG artifacts such as "block noise" and "mosquito noise" caused by compression used in digital broadcasts used to maximize bandwidth.
• Digital contrast enhancer circuit processes every field automatically selecting out details and optimizing contrast for each scene. Adaptive processing improves the low contrast parts of the picture providing crisp and vivid images with high contrast.

HDMI and PC Inputs
Designed for maximum versatility, the Grand WEGA SXRD line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or high definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. A D-Sub 15 input also allows connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high-resolution KDS-60A2020 TV as a computer monitor.

Product Description

Immerse yourself in rich colors and 1080p picture quality when you stare at the stunning 60-inch screen of the KDS-60A2020 rear projection high definition television. The Grand WEGA SXRD rear projection HDTV is equipped with the WEGA Engine system to minimize signal distortion. The latest generation of WEGA Engine is a fully digital signal-processing path, which includes video processing functions that are designed to improve overall picture quality. Fully connect with dual HDMI (1080p capability) and front component inputs (1080i). SXRD technology is the latest display technology to meet and exceed the demands of a high definition image at its full 1080-line resolution. The SXRD panels have a blistering 2.5ms response time (total rise and fall time). Designed for maximum versatility, the Grand WEGA XBR(R) line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. Add your PC and SRS TruSurround XT audio enhancement technology and turn watching television to an experience. 2.5ms Display Response Time Vertical & Horizontal Center ATSC & NTSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB) Tuner WEGA Engine System CineMotion Reverse 3 - 2 Pulldown Technology SRS TruSurround XT Audio Effect Dolby Digital Regulation and Standard Compliance Power Save Mode - Standard, Reduced, Picture Off and Picture Freeze Ports - 1 Rear Audio Out (Variable/Fixed), 3 (1 Front & 2 Rear) Component Video, 3 (1 Front & 2 Rear) Composite Video, 1 Rear RF Connection, 1 Rear S-Video, 1 Rear PC Audio, 1 Rear PC Video, 2 Rear HDMI Connections Dimensions - Width 55.6 x Height 39 x Depth 20.25 inches (1413mm x 988mm x 514mm) Weight - 94 pounds 13 ounces (43 kg)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improvement over KDS-60A2000, April 1, 2007

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M. J. LeRoy (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Grand WEGA KDS-60A2020 60-Inch 1080p Rear Projection HDTV (Electronics)

Was able to do a side by side comparison of the 55" A2000 and A2020 in two different stores. Noticable improvement in both cases. Picture sharper, brighter and with better colors. On the strength of that comparison I ordered the 60A2020 60" version. The Sony beat all the other sets in the stores on picture quality alone. Reliability should be improved since there is no color wheel. Time will tell on that score. The case is all black which is a big improvement. What were they thinking with the silver case on the A2000?

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After a year of research..., July 25, 2007

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M. Marton "A New Dad" (Odenton, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Grand WEGA KDS-60A2020 60-Inch 1080p Rear Projection HDTV (Electronics)

I finally chose the Sony KDS-60A2020. For a while, I was going back and forth between this television, the Mitsubishi 65" Diamond series, and Panasonic Plasma. When it comes to chosing a High-Def television, what it will boil down to for most people is the price . Also, one has to consider the future, and the future is 1080p. Now, while some plasma's are making the jump to 1080p, the price is still an issue. A lot of people complain about the quality of regular channels on a high-def television, but the truth is when you buy a high-def TV, you aren't buying it to watch regular channels.

After almost a year of research, and flip-flopping between rear-projection and plasma, I kept coming back to the Sony. The simple reason is you can get 60" of rear-projection for about $1000 less than that of plasma. Some argue that plasma is the best picture quality, but once you tweek the settings for the Sony, you can't tell the difference. Everyone who's seen our TV has been amazed. My wife says it's like looking out a window. Like I said, though, you need to tweek it properly. Here's what I used for my settings (courtesy of CNET)...

Picture menu:
Mode: Custom
Advanced iris: Min
Picture: 84
Brightness: 56
Color: 41
Hue: 0
Color temp: Warm2
Sharpness: 50
Noise reduction: Off

--Advanced Settings--
Black corrector: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear white: Off
Live color: Off
White balance: (see below)
Detail enhancer: Off
Edge enhancer: Off

--White balance--
R-gain: -2
G-gain: -1
B-gain: 0
R-bias: -3
G-bias: -2
B-bias: -1

Setup menu:

Color matrix: Standard
Power saving: On


Once you make those changes, and you have your high-def receiver set up (cable, satellite), watch Discovery HD or National Geographic HD. You won't be disappointed. Also, make sure that you cut down considerably on glare from lights and the sun, or else you won't get the full effect.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love My Sony TV, June 17, 2007

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Karen Davis (Canton, Tx. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Grand WEGA KDS-60A2020 60-Inch 1080p Rear Projection HDTV (Electronics)

We have a 42" Sony Grand Wega that's 2 years old and wanted a larger one for a large room we have. We just purchased this 60" from Amazon. I like the black bezel better than the silver one on the 42." We also got the Sony SU-RS11X stand at the same time. The picture with SD is very good and with HD it is amazing. Everyone should have HD! The colors and clarity on this TV are amazing. When watching something like Discovery's Planet Earth you can actually see the hairs on an animal's face. You see so much detail it is truly incredible. The stand is made for this TV and should definitely be considered since you'll need a stand anyway. The TV sits down into the stand almost like it's all one unit and it has a strap which attaches to the TV to keep it from toppling over. The glass shelves are smoked glass and the stand is plenty wide for your Dvd player, receivers, etc., and is very attractive. And here's a hint I read on CNET: Set up a halogen floor lamp in the corner behind the TV and the illumination at night behind the TV is a wonderful addition. We received the TV in five days including the weekend and it was delivered by Eagle USA and they were ultra nice. The stand came by UPS 2 day air. I was very impressed. We got a super deal on the TV as well as the stand, with free shipping to boot. I've purchased a lot of things from Amazon and love dealing with them. I also love Sony products. I looked around a lot at TV's and absolutely love this Sony KDS60A2020; so if you're shopping for a large screen TV, look no further. What more could you ask for? I'm very, very pleased with the whole process.