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Sony KDL-52V5100

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$1,394.95 - $1,799.99 19 online stores

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews all user reviews

Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: KDL-52V5100

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Sony KDL-52V5100

price range: $1,394.95 - $1,799.99

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.

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4.0 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

"Sony Makes Great LCD TV"

by GK-Kenny on August 6, 2009

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"Great LCD HDTV"

by wmunshower on April 28, 2009

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4.5 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Best bang for the buck"

by jrh291 on August 6, 2009

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2.0 stars

"I feel like I've been ripped by SONY."

by cprklr on September 13, 2009

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"Great Picture for the Price"

by missitnoonan on June 23, 2009

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: KDL-52V5100

General
Series BRAVIA
Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 49.6 in x 4.5 in x 32.4 in x 66.1 lbs
Enclosure Color Piano black
Display
Technology TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio 5000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
120Hz Yes
Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter 3D digital
TV Tuner
Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Sound mode
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
Connector Type 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 - Side
PC Interface USB, VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
Connectivity Protocols USB
Supported Audio Formats MP3
Supported Pictures Formats JPG

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Remote Control Model Sony RM-YD028
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Power Consumption Operational 295 Watt
Miscellaneous
HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 242.62 Watt
CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 153.47 Watt
CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 52.27 US Dollars
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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