Sony KP-53XBR300 53" Projection TV

by Sony

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 48 x 56 x 25 inches ; 165 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 169 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: B00004TETP
• Item model number: KP-53XBR300
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,990 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony KP-53XBR300 53-inch projection television incorporates extended definition MICROFOCUS picture tubes, which generate a brighter, sharper image, and more accurate corner focusing. Equipped with Digital Reality Creation (DRC) multifunction circuitry, the Sony KP-53XBR300 can enhance NTSC broadcasts by displaying images as 960i or 480p. By maximizing the home theater experience with popular video sources, DRC multifunction technology lets you enjoy up to four times the picture quality of cable boxes, VCRs, and DVD players. This TV incorporates a 1080i chassis, which accepts and displays high-definition signals as 1080i when paired with a digital set-top box via HD component connection. Additionally, 480p content, like progressive-scan DVD, will be displayed as 480p. With a Multi Image Driver (MID-X) chip, you can simultaneously watch television broadcasts (NTSC) and high-definition programming side by side with flexible Twin-View two-tuner picture-and-picture.

The 3-D digital comb filter greatly reduces dot crawl and unwanted video noise. The dual-component design of its 53-inch screen integrates a lenticular filter, which increases the horizontal viewing angle. Sony's First Surface Mirror, which allows electron beams to pass through the mirror's surface only once, is another addition that enhances resolution, brightness, and contrast. Color temperature is controlled by a picture stabilizer, which also helps eliminate distortion when the screen rapidly alternates between light and dark scenes.

Audio capabilities include a Dolby Pro Logic decoder with 80 watts total output. The Sony KP-53XBR300 provides front and rear S-Video inputs, two RF inputs, two composite audio-video inputs, as well as outputs for a monitor system and fixed or variable audio.

Convenient features include a high-contrast protective screen, favorite channel programming, Snap Shot screen freeze, advanced scanning capabilities, and a closed caption decoder. The built-in V-chip gives parents the ability to lock out channels they deem inappropriate. A luminous joystick remote control is supplied.

The Sony KP-53XBR300 is only 24.5 inches deep, one of the slimmest projection-TV profiles on the market--even slimmer than most direct- view sets. Sony covers the picture tube for two years, and offers a one-year parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, if you are looking for a 4:3 and don't watch DVD's, July 31, 2000

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Ronald R. Martinsen "ronmart.blogspot.com" (Sammamish, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony KP-53XBR300 53" Projection TV (Electronics)

This is an excellent TV with a spectacular picture. However, 4:3 sets are going the way of the dinosaur thanks to the fact that most DVD's are coming in widescreen only AND HDTV is widescreen. As a result, I returned mine after owning it for 3 weeks and replaced it with a Mitsubishi widescreen.

I just couldn't live with the fact that 16:9 images were only 18.5" tall (although technically it was a 45" picture). So, if you will be using this mostly for DVD's and HDTV, then get a widescreen. If not, then this is an outstanding purchase and I'd highly recommend it.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fabulous television!, November 27, 2000

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Marie Erwin (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony KP-53XBR300 53" Projection TV (Electronics)

I've owned mine for over a year and have never experienced any problems. The resolution is FAR superior to any other 4:3 NSTC bigscreen on the market - no jitter, no blurry horizontal lines forming the picture (even up close), supersharp colors and no ghosts. I play DVDs through an S-Video input and the clarity and color is absolutely superb - about as near as HDTV as you can get without paying for it. (I think when TV broadcasts go HD, this TV will transition quite nicely with addition of a digital receiver and HD to NTSC converter box.) All PIP functions are great too - especially the split screen that allows you to watch two things at once with no distortion - this works extremely well if you have a WebTV, video game or computer hooked up to one of the four inputs so you can surf or work on your computer or play video games and watch TV at the same time! If you don't want to invest $5000 on HDTV, but still want the best picture money can buy - buy this TV! I HIGHLY recommend it!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best TV I've ever seen, December 13, 2000

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J. Merryman (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony KP-53XBR300 53" Projection TV (Electronics)

I purchased this TV a year ago and am still impressed. The picture it produces is simply stunning. The DRC circuitry makes high quality analog sources look like HD. DVDs look like film (and I only have an interlaced DVD player).

Unless you are planning to spend more than 50% of your time viewing DVDs (in which case a widescreen set may make more sense), I HIGHLY reccomend this TV!