Sony WEGA KLV-26HG2 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD Television with DVI Input

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 29.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 47 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001K5JY6
• Item model number: KLV26HG2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,327 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Geared for rendering pristine images from standard- and high-definition sources, the 26-inch KLV-26HG2 LCD television is armed with Sony's WEGA engine and a host of sophisticated video technologies. The screen is configured in a widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts. The image generated is bigger than you might think--to get a widescreen image this size using a standard, 4:3 aspect-ratio TV, you'd need a 28-inch diagonal set that would stand at least 5 inches taller.

The KLV-26HG2 offers 1,280 x 768 native pixel resolution, compatibility with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i HDTV signals, high brightness (450 cd/m2), and a lightning-quick 16 ms response time--perfect for fast-changing programs like action films and sports events. The set's slimline design uses an aluminum facade and stylish side speakers. SRS WOW audio effect brings life to low and mid frequencies through the set's two 4-watt speakers.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (60,000 lamp hours and no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning.

The KLV-26HG2 performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Sony's Digital Reality Creation Circuitry grants amazing picture resolution while proprietary Direct Digital II Circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source. A Memory Stick media slot with JPEG/MPEG-1 compatibility simplifies playback of video clips and still pictures from compatible cameras. This means you'll enjoy effortless interaction with other Memory Stick products such as digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and Sony VAIO PCs.

Sony's LCD panel driver ensures smooth, clear video by improving the response time in the middle luminance range, significantly reducing "afterimage" in motion pictures. Finally, Channel Fix lets you select a specific TV channel (3, for example) for cable box reception. Then you can control a compatible cable box via the TV remote without inadvertently changing the TV from Channel 3.

Connections include a high-definition-compatible component-video input, a direct digital DVI-HDTV (digital visual interface) input for use with a DTV set-top box, 2 each composite- and S-video inputs (1 each on the front panel for ready connection to a camcorder or gaming console), and an RF coaxial input for hookup with an older VCR, cable box, or antenna.

What's in the Box
TV, operating instructions, remote control (RM-Y1105), 2 AA batteries (for remote), AC power cord, registration card, warranty card, a table-top stand, and a 75 ohm coaxial cable.

Product Description

This item is not returnable to Beach Audio for any reasonScreen Size 26 TV System: : NTSC Tuner 3D DIGITAL COMB FILTER Memory Stick Slot (JPEG MPEG1) Closed Caption (CC) V Chip Parental Control AutoWide/Wide Screen Modes Input Signals: 480i 480p 720p 1080i On Screen Display: (English French Spanish) Speed Surf Channel Selection Picture Freeze SLEEP TIMER : (15 30 45 60 90 Minutes) Program Pallette (Vivid Standard Pro) Colour Temperature : (Cool Neutral Warm) Auto SAP Speakers: 4W + 4W Front Side Mounted

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, March 17, 2005

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T. Furgeson "docko" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony WEGA KLV-26HG2 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD Television with DVI Input (Electronics)

This was a big purchase for us. I'm a tech guy, so I did a considerable amount of research on the internet and went to local electronics stores to evaluate picture quality. My wife and I liked the quality of the Sony best, but it was slightly out of our budget at the store. I was able to purchase the Sony KLV-26HG2 26" LCD TV and the a Sony Cybershot DSCP200 7.2MP Digital Camera including shipping from Amazon for less than the price of the LCD TV alone at the retail store before taxes.

I'm happy with the quality of both. They also work well together because you can insert the Sony memory card from the camera into the side of the tv and view all of your photos and movies.

The shipping company for PlasmaBay was excellent and both items were shipped in a timely manner and could be tracked on the internet.

Also worth noting is Amazon's return policy for televisions 27" and smaller. It leans a little more to the consumer's advantage than those of most internet retailers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, December 28, 2006

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Christopher Deweese (Kansas City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony WEGA KLV-26HG2 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD Television with DVI Input (Electronics)

I've had this TV for over a year and am still pleased with my purchase. DVD's look amazing on it even with simple AV cables. The speakers (only 4w a piece) leave a little to be desired but after hooking my stereo up to it I've had no other issues. HD broadcasts look pretty good on it but some standard broadcasts look a littly grainy. I have Comcast digital cable by the way. I researched this set in Consumer Reports and it was listed as one of their best buys. It's just about the right size for a small living room or a bedroom. I think I'll keep it.

6 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy TV from OneCall!!!, September 30, 2005

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R. Katowich (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony WEGA KLV-26HG2 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD Television with DVI Input (Electronics)

This is a pretty good TV, my friend has one. I purchased this tv and have had nothing but problems getting the TV to me. They gave me a big run a round and wanted to charge me an extra $100 for shipping. (...) Amazon.com has nothing to do with it because they are a seperate seller. And on top of this, i never even received the TV!! They said i would need to pay another $100 to ship it back to me. Would never buy from them again.