Product Description

Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel Resolution with over 2 million Pixels is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray Disc player. Sony's Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) builds on a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of up to 7000:1 achieved by using real-time image processing to adjust the Contrast along with optimizing backlight levels. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine video processing system, which enhances Primary Colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Designed for maximum versatility, Sony's BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces such as HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), 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. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high Resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor. 2x HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HD Component Y/Pb/Pr Video Input PC Input ATSC Digital tuner with unscrambled Digital cable (QAM) capability Space saving, bottom speaker design 20W (10W x 2) Digital Amplifier Analog Audio Inputs - 5 (1 Side / 4 rear) Variable & Fixed Audio Out - 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Inputs - 2 (Rear) Composite Video Inputs - 3 (1 Side / 2 Rear) Digital Audio Outputs - 1 (Rear) RF Connection Inputs - 1 (Rear) S-Video Inputs - 2 (1 Rear / 1 Side) Headphone Output - 1 (Side) HDMI Connections - 2 (Rear) - 1 rear input included L/R audio inputs Display Technology - LCD (178 degrees Wide Viewing Angle LCD Display panels) Unit Dimensions - Approximate 38.9 x 28.19 x 10.42 inch / Weight - 52.91 pounds

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15407 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sony
• Model: KDL-40V2500
• Dimensions: 25.71" h x 4.17" w x 38.90" l, 43.00 pounds
• Display size: 40

Features

• 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
• BRAVIA ENGINE Full Digital Video Processor
• Live Color Creation (WCG-CCFL) backlight
• ATSC Tuner
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) x 2

From the Manufacturer
Pack in the sports, movies and games with an amazing backlit 40" picture1, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of sleep timer and picture freeze. Plug in your PC and up to 7 other components—including HDMI™—to create the full entertainment experience. And enjoy the quality and style that can only come from a Bravia™ TV.

Feature List BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor: BRAVIA™ V-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.

Full HD 1080: There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but BRAVIA Full HD means you’re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with BRAVIA Full HD 1080 products you get it.

1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution: When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc™ player. And working with BRAVIA Engine™ PRO everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.

Live Color Creation System: Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it’s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That’s what Live Color Creation is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine™ PRO video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony’s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep blues and natural greens for overall colors that draw you right into the picture itself.

High Contrast Ratio: Sony uses a dynamic backlighting system called ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancement) on BRAVIA V-Series TVs. ACE automatically senses the APL (Average Picture Level) of the video signal and adjusts the intensity of the backlight for improved contrast. VESA test and measurement methods are applied yielding a contrast ratio of used 7000:1. This number represents the widest possible ratio between black and white contrast levels. Sony also measures their BRAVIA televisions with a more stringent method that measures the amount of black and white levels that can appear on the screen at the same time. This method yields a more real world measurement of 1300:1

HDMI™ and PC Connectivity: Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are 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. BRAVIA V-Series TVs include (2) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.

Customer Reviews

A complete waste of 2 thousand dollars
We bought this Sony Bravia 1 1/2 years ago from Amazon. It had a 5 star rating, everyone loves it. Last week we turned on the tv and all we saw were vertical lines. My husband did a search on problems with this model and found multiple message boards of people having the same complaint. No picture, just vertical lines. Everyone wrote in that the cost of the repairs were actually more expensive than what they paid for the tv. We brought ours to a Sony repairman, and was told the TV's lcd board was shot. The cost for the part from Sony is $1,800.00. Plus $200 for the repairman. After only 1.5 years of having the tv, the cost for the repairs were exactly what we spent to buy it. The repairman says this happens very frequently with Sony products now, and Sony doesn't budge to help with the cost, they just don't care. My husband called Sony himself to complain about it and told them we will never buy another Sony product again. What a disappointment. Please do yourself a favor and do some serious research before spending this much money on a Sony TV. Amazon reviews are great, but what you need to research is what happens to the products after having them for over one year. Sony used to put out a great television, but now they are pathetic.

Beautiful Picture. Great Price.
I see that there's a newer model of this TV out right now, but hopefully this review of the older model will help those of you looking at purchasing the new model. We are continually amazed at the 1080p on this TV. We have it mounted in our game room, and we find ourselves drifting up there to watch TV instead of watching our Sony projection LCD TV (720p) in the family room. The picture looks great with Blu-Ray, as well as with our PS3 games. We're very happy with the purchase. Amazon's white glove delivery was also great. We were called to schedule for the delivery, and the people were on time and brought it into the house for us.

Stunning!!
Sony again demonstrates why they are the leader in electronics.
I was fully set on purchasing a Samsung or a Sharp HDTV until I saw the Sony's line of products, I was blown away by the picture quality.
I was originally going to buy a 42 inch tv but ended up getting a 40 inch instead.
Do yourself a favor and go to a store and see the tv's on display.You will see the difference!!
The picture even looks better when you get it home and tweak with the enormous picture settings that are available.
I initially thought that Sony was going through some tough times with quality and brand image, but with these new line of HDTV's that they are offering, any of those issues will be put to rest.
You won't be dissapointed if you buy this tv ,trust me.
You can also get this tv for under $1300.00, a great value.
If you are looking for a 40 inch 1080p HDTV, look no further this is your set!!
Enjoy!!