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Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

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Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Black Features and Technical Details

Product Features

Technical Details

• Audio
• Audio Power Output: 20W (10W+10W)
• Speaker Configuration: Invisible Speaker Box + Tweeter
• Speakers (Total): 4
• Audio Features
• 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
• 5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
• Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
• Audio Out: Variable/Fixed
• Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
• Auto SAP: Yes
• Digital Amplifier: S-Master Digital Amplifier
• Dolby: Dolby Digital
• Sony Original Surround: S-Force
• Sound Booster: Yes
• Sound Enhancer: Yes
• Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
• SteadySound Automatic Volume Control: Yes
• Stereo System: MTS
• Surround Effect: Sports, Music, Cinema, Game
• Voice Zoom: Yes
• Convenience Features
• Auto Photo Mode: Yes (DLNA, USB)
• Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI: Game, Graphics, Photo, Cinema
• BRAVIA Sync: Yes
• BRAVIA Sync Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control)
• Channel Block (with password): Yes
• Channel Jump: Yes
• Channel Labels: Yes
• Channel Surf: Yes
• Edit Channel Labels: Yes
• Favorite Channel: Yes
• Favorites Menu: Graphic
• ID-1 Detection: Yes
• Info Banner: TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS
• Input Skip: Automatic
• Internet Radio: Yes
• Label Inputs: Yes
• Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
• New Theatre Mode with surround: Yes
• On-Screen Clock: Yes
• On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
• On/Off Timer: Yes
• Parental Control: Yes
• Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
• Program Block: Yes
• Scene Select: Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General, Auto
• Show/Hide Channels: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• Start Up BRAVIA Logo Display: Yes
• TV Guide On-Screen: Yes (Gemstar ver.10)
• Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes
• Theatre Mode with Cinema Surround: Yes
• USB Application(s): Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer (jpeg), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
• White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias
• Display
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Color Range (u’v'): 102% of NTSC
• Color Range (xy): 91% of NTSC
• Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• On-Screen Contrast Ratio: 3,800:1
• Panel Bit: 10-bit
• Screen Size (measured diagonally): 46-inch
• Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178 (89/89)
• Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178 (89/89)
• Display Features
• Backlight Type: WCG-CCFL
• Display Device: LCD
• Energy Saving and Efficiency
• Backlight Off Mode: Yes
• Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes
• Eco Settings: Yes
• Energy Star compliant: Exceeds Energy Star Version 3.0 by more than 15%
• Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh): 346 kWhr
• Idle TV Standby: Yes
• LightSensor Technology: Yes
• PC Power Management: Yes
• Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star: 189.3 W (Energy Star Version 3.0)
• Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star: Less than 0.1W (120VAC)
• Power Saving Modes: Yes
• General
• Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV
• General Features
• BRAVIA Link Module support: DMX-SW1, DMX-DVD, DMX-WL1
• Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
• Finish (Surface Color): Blue Gray Metallic
• Illuminated Sony Logo: Yes
• On-Screen Display: 3D XMB
• Supports Rear Mounting of DMeX Module: Yes
• Inputs and Outputs
• AC Power Input: 1 (Rear)
• Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
• Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI: 1 (Rear)
• Audio Out: 1 (Rear)
• Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s): 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable)
• Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1 Side/1 Rear–selectable)
• Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output–1 (Rear)
• Ethernet Connection(s): 1 (Rear)
• HDMI Connection(s) (Total): 4 (3 Side/1 Rear)
• HDMI PC Input: Yes (see owner’s manual for supported timings)
• PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini): 1 (Side) see owner’s manual for supported timings
• RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
• S-Video Detection: Yes
• S-Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
• USB 1.1: 1 (Rear) for Service only
• USB 2.0: 1 (Side)
• LED
• HD Indicator: Yes
• Network Features
• BRAVIA Internet Video: Yes
• BRAVIA Internet Widgets: Yes
• DLNA: Client (Photo), Client (Music), Client (Video)
• Power
• Power Consumption (in Operation) max.: 240 W (max)
• Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.1W (120VAC)
• Power Requirements (frequency): 50/60Hz
• Power Requirements (voltage): AC 120-240V
• Recycled and Recyclable Materials
• Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 40%)
• Printed Materials: Recycled Paper
• Product Materials: Recycled Plastic
• Regulation and Standard Compliance
• VESA Hole Pitch: 300×300 M6
• VESA Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes
• Service and Warranty Information
• Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
• Online Instruction Manual (Reference Book): Yes
• TV System
• Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CATV (analog): 1-135 CATV (digital) : 1-135
• Color System: NTSC 3.58
• Number of Tuners (Analog): 1
• Number of Tuners (Digital): 1(Hybrid)
• TV System (Analog): M
• TV System (Digital): ATSC
• Tuner (Cable): Clear QAM
• Tuner (Terrestrial): ATSC Tuner, NTSC Tuner
• Video
• Video Signal: 1080/60p (HDMI / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i
• Video Features
• 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
• 4:3 Default: Yes
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
• Auto Wide: Yes
• CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
• Deep Color: Yes
• Game Mode: Yes
• Live Color Creation Technology: Yes
• MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
• Motionflow Technology: 240 Hz
• PhotoTV HD: Yes (HDMI / Component)
• Picture Mode: Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Sports, Game, Graphics, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Stardard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
• Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 3 Technology
• Wide Mode: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full (Full1-2 for PC), H Stretch, Zoom
• x.v.Color Technology: Yes
• Weights and Measurements
• Dimensions (Approx.): 43-1/8 x 28-5/8 x 13 in (1094 x 725 x 330mm) with pedestal; 43-1/8 x 25-7/8 x 3-3/8 in (1094 x 657 x 85mm) without pedestal
• Packaging (Approx.): 53-1/4 x 30-7/8 x 8-3/8 in (1350 x 783 x 211mm)
• Weight (Approx.): 52.7 lbs. (23.9kg) with pedestal; 45.4 lbs. (20.6kg) without pedestal

Customer Reviews

A Wow Item – Just Terrific,By F. William Hessmer

Just received this last week. Of course, Amazon beat any other pricing by a wide margin – by at least $500 for the cheapest store bought price (on sale) and I even checked some stores on a walk in and they were charging $1,000 above the Amazon price or more. Delivery was free and could not wait to get this set out of the box. I researched a great many LCD’s before picking this one. I wanted the very latest technology to ward off obsolesence, at the best price I could find, and am not disappointed one bit by this set. Easy set up, and just with the building’s digital antenna, the picture is absolutely outstanding. There are many presets, but with a bit of tweaking, as it appears with most LCDs, you get a terrific picture. You can customize each preset if you wish. Setting adjustments are intuitive and the screen navigation is very easy. Sound is pretty decent as well, although I already have it hooked into my AV. I have already watched sports, television and DVDs and all have been as crisp, vibrant, without drag or latency, as I have ever seen on an LCD this size. The contrast ratio is just unreal and my eyes are still getting used to it. Plenty of input/output options including plenty of HDMI and even ethernet and PC connections. Having Fios HD installed this week and can’t wait to see how it looks. So far, am very satisfied and would definitely recommend at the price. Thanks Amazon!

Amazing picture,By W. Paulk

I bought this TV because of Sony’s legendary reputation in beautiful pictures and previous experience with the XBR line. As expected, the picture is absolutely great. If you want amazing HDTV, then this set is for you. The TV has a very simple and understated front, which I like a lot. The Amazon delivery was great! Two men brought it into the house, put it where we wanted it, connected it, turned it on and checked the remote for operation. The deliveryman was familiar with the TV and went above and beyond by doing the initial setup, which admittedly was simple, but not something he was required to do. There are only two drawbacks so far. The stand is flimsy feeling and wobbles like a weeble if you bump the set. My XBR4 had a rock solid stand. I just attached a cable to the wall for piece of mind (didn’t want it falling on the grand kids). The second thing is a lack of PIP or P&P, both of which were on my KDL40XBR4. Bottom line–love it so far.

Excellent TV but still wondering if I should have opted for LED or Plasma…,By C. WILLIAMS

I got this TV two weeks ago. As an admitted unapologetic Sony “fanboy” I had high expectations. The display is beautiful especially when viewing blu-ray’s or HD sources. However in an extremely dark scene it is evident that LCD’s still have a ways to go when it comes to contrasting blacks. I have played around with settings and even adjusted the custom setting to those recommended in CNet’s review of the TV but it still leaves much to be desired.

Pros:

Excellent response time and display when viewing HD sources.

A lot of options for customizing to fit your personal taste.

A ton of extras (mostly accessed if/when you hook your TV up to your home internet network). The widgets and video on demand are fun features but likely not something that will be for the average user.

Cons: Black contrasts still aren’t near the level displayed in Plasmas and the LED technology also looks to be a major improvement in this area.

Display of SD (standard definition/non HD) content leaves much to be desired. Going from an old Sony 36″ CRT HDTV (HS510) standard definition played extremely well on that model and HD sources looked great also. On this model (like with most LCD’s) the SD sources look worse than they normally do on non HD tubes.

One area that I have yet to decide if it is a pro or a con is the input jacks. The back only has one HDMI input where as the side has 3. I really think Sony should have put two on the back and two on the side but at least the ones on the side are recessed enough to where the wires aren’t visible unless you are standing near the side of the tv.

I have already gotten compliments on the glass bezel that surrounds the screen and this tv definitely passes the “eye test” as far as attractiveness. The SONY logo at the bottom can be dimmed or turned off if you find it distracting (I thought this was a nice touch).

I am happy with the purchase but all-in-all if I had to do it over I might wait for a 240Hz LED model by Sony or opt for a Plasma from a competitor.

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