The KDL55BX520 55" BRAVIA LCD TV from Sony is the perfect blend of design, price and performance wrapped into an LCD TV. Its innovative features, like LightSensor technology automatically adjust the picture color based on a room's lighting to create an unparalleled home theater experience. It also makes placing the TV a cinch since it can display vivid images from anywhere in the room. With full HD 1080p resolution and dynamic backlight control, the unit makes the most out of any media you are using. Another advantage of purchasing the KDL55BX520 is the inclusion of Motionflow 120 technology, which ensures that superior fast moving images are delivered in detailed color and are adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur.
Description:
Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music with a USB input. Simply connect your digital camera, USB enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and your media can be uploaded in minutes.
The LCD comes with some energy saving features to help keep things green. The KDL55BX520 comes with a full complement of inputs, ensuring that you'll be able to hook up any equipment you have or may get in the future.
Features:
Full HD 1080p Resolution
Experience amazing full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at home resolution. Take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray disc player or PlayStation3 entertainment system via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080)
USB Input
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input
Motionflow 120 Technology
Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120 technology. Motionflow 120 technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies image blur reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes
LightSensor Technology
Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption
4 HD Inputs
Get versatile HD connection options with four HD inputs, including two HDMI inputs to connect a combination of Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3 gaming console or any other HDMI capable equipment. One HD component input provides added HD capable connectivity in addition to a PC input (HD-15 pin) that lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.
BRAVIA Sync Capable
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices - including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray disc players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
Audio Out: Fixed
Auto Mute (On no signal): Yes
Auto SAP: Yes
Dolby: Dolby Digital
Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation): Yes
Sound Mode: Dynamic, standard, clear voice, custom
SteadySound Automatic Volume Control: Yes
Stereo System: MTS
Surround Effect: Cinema, game, music, sports
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
Digital Noise Reduction: Yes
Live Color Technology: Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
Motionflow Technology: 120Hz
Picture Mode: Cinema, game-original, game-standard, graphics, photo-custom, photo-original, photo-standard, photo-vivid, sports, standard, vivid
Wide Mode: Full; normal; wide zoom; zoom; normal/full1/full2 for PC
Convenience Features
Auto Photo Mode: via USB
Auto Shut-off: Yes
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
Channel Block (with password): Analog & digital
Channel Jump: Yes
Channel Surf: Yes
Control for HDMI (HDMI CEC): Yes
Edit Channel Labels: Yes
Favorites (Simple UI): Yes
Info Banner: Yes
Input Skip: Manual
Label Inputs: Yes
Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture): Yes
Parental Control: Yes
Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
Picture Frame Mode: Yes
Scene Select: Photo, music, cinema, game, graphics, sports, general
Show/Hide Channels: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
Twin Picture: PIP
USB Application(s): Yes
Specifications:
| Display |
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 55" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16 : 9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle(H x V) | 178° H x 178° V |
| Video |
| Video System | ATSC, Clear QAM, NTSC |
| HDTV Compatibility | 1080/24 p (HDMI only)
1080/60 i (HDMI/Component)
1080/60 p (HDMI/Component)
720/60 p
480/60 i
480/60 p |
| TV Scan Lines | Up to 1080 |
| TV Tuner | Yes |
| Speaker |
| Sound | Stereo |
| Subwoofer | No |
| Power | 20 W |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Inputs/Outputs | 1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio In (Side)
1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio In (Rear)
1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio Out (Side)
1x RCA Component Video In (Rear)
1x RCA Composite Video In (Side)
1x SPDIF Audio Out (Rear)
2x HDMI Audio/Video In (Rear)
1x VGA Video In (Rear)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini Audio In (Rear)
1x Coaxial Antenna Audio In (Rear)
1x USB 2.0 Audio/Video In (Side) |
| Convenience |
| Digital Media Slot | None |
| Menu Language | English, Spanish, French |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Wall Mountable | VESA 400 x 300 mm |
| General |
| Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 52.6 x 31.4 x 4.1" / 133.60 x 79.76 x 10.41 cm Without stand
52.6 x 32.8 x 13.9" / 133.60 x 83.31 x 35.31 cm With stand |
| Weight | 62.8 lb / 28.49 kg Without stand
71.6 lb / 32.48 kg With stand |
Shipping Methods & Details
This item is brand new and comes with a full manufacturer warranty. Please refer to the table below for details
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Warranty Center |
Don't Gamble on a break-down!
Membership Benefits:
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- 100% Parts and Labor
- No Deductibles
- No Lemon Guarantee
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- Fully Transferable
- Toll-Free Support
- Worry Free For Up to 5 Years
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- Nationwide Coverage
- Rapid Claim System
- Electronic Registration
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Extended Service Plan |
Typical Manufacturer Warranty |
Coverage Length |
Up to 5 Years including parts and labor |
1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor |
Wear and Tear(Normal Use) |
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Product Replacement (If Product Cannot be Fixed) |
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Power Surges |
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Optional Accidental Damage |
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Screen or Lens Replacement |
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Worldwide |
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Transferrable |
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24/7 Toll Free Help |
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No Lemon Policy |
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Authorized Service Centers in Most Locations |
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What exactly is an Extended Service Plan?
An extended service plan is generally an extension of your original manufacturer's warranty. Most manufacturers warranty their products to be free from defects for up to one year from the date of purchase. This warranty virtually guarantees you that if your newly purchased product fails, the manufacturer will protect you from the high costs of replacement parts and labor necessary to repair your product. Extended service plans lengthen your product's coverage for up to an additional 60 months (5 years) to insure you get years of performance satisfaction from your newly purchased product.
How is this different than the manufacturer's warranty?
A manufacturer's warranty usually offers limited coverage for a limited time, with parts and labor carrying separate lengths of coverage. For example, a common manufacturer warranty of a product might cover a consumer for one full year on parts defects but only 90 days on the high cost of labor involved to change those parts. Extended service plans provide comprehensive, long term, even length coverage. This means that should your product fail within your plans coverage time frame, both parts and labor costs are covered.
How do I buy an Extended Service Plan?
Extended Service Plans can be purchased along with your product online, or via our toll free number.
Can I renew my Consumer Priority Service extended service plan?
Yes, service plans are renewable and must be submitted 30 days prior to the original plans expiration. Please contact a sales representative to discuss your renewal options.
What should I do if I need extended service?
Our extended service providers offer an easy to use interactive form online which you may use to request that they initiate a claim on your product. Your other alternative is to call the toll-free number on your extended warranty card or email and have a qualified representative make this request for you with the information you will provide. We believe that our claim initiation request process is the absolute best our industry has to offer. It is designed for simplicity and speed.
Who will perform the service on my product?
Our company works with over 11,000 authorized service professionals. Each technician is extensively trained by the respective manufacturers to provide service on your products. Authorized technicians must complete annual and bi-annual continued education exams in addition to being well versed in manufacturer supplied update bulletins to ensure their level of expertise is as current as the new products which come to market. We urge our customers to provide feedback regarding their experiences which we later use to insure that the level of service we are expected to provide is exactly the level of service you receive.
May I transfer my extended service plan to another person?
Our service plans are 100% transferable. If you would like transfer ownership of the covered product along with its coverage, we require that the request be supplied in writing. For assistance please contact a Representative. Please have all of the new owner's information at hand when requesting a transfer.
Will I have to pay a deductible or any other "hidden costs"?
Generally, the amount of a deductible is almost always proportional to the amount of the premium charged. In order to have a lower deductible, even as low as $0, the plan holder would generally have to agree to a higher premium. For those who want lower premiums, they must agree to a higher deductible. Our extended service plans carry a $0.00 deductible along with low premiums. This means that with an extended service plan there are no high upfront costs and they are committed to cover 100% parts and labor costs on any authorized claim.
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Types of Televisions:
Plasma
In Plasma technology, the display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel.
Some Advantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Larger Screen Sizes Available
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
Better Color Saturation
Little to no lag in Fast Moving Images
Some Disadvantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Susceptible to Burn-Ins(Image is “burnt” onto the screen when left on the screen too long)
Generates a lot of heat
Does not perform well at high altitudes
LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These types of displays are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
Some Advantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low energy consumption
Reduced Glare
No "burn-in" effect
Cool running temperatures
No high altitude issues
Greater Brightness
Lighter in weight
Some Disadvantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low contrast ratio
Fast Moving Images sometimes lag
Individual Pixels can burn out and cannot be replaced
Smaller Viewing Angle (although not significant difference)
DLP
DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) to tilt more than 1.3 million micromirrors-each of them less than the width of a human hair-toward (ON) or away from (OFF) the light source inside the DLP. This process creates light or dark pixels on the face of the projection screen. The light then filters to a color wheel, which rotates 120 times per second, producing the correct hue. Each mirror can turn on or off several thousands of times per second resulting in a technology that can reproduce up to 1024 shades of gray.
Some Advantages of DLP Televisions are:
Little to no affection by ambient light
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
High refresh rate
No lagging images or burn-ins
Not affected by altitudes
Tuner built-in in most models
The only thing that can burn out is the bulb, which can be replaced, so you could use this TV virtually forever
Many connections available - Can also be used as a monitor
Some Disadvantages of DLP Televisions are:
Must be viewed at eye level for the best picture
While a bulb will only cost around $200, a professional will need to install it, incurring an additional cost.
They are heavy and cannot easily be moved.
Direct View(CRT)
Direct-view TVs, also known as the traditional tube television, consist of a single cathode ray tube (CRT) and electron beam that excites and illuminates phosphors on the inside surface of the TV screen.
Some Advantages of CRT Televisions are:
Low in cost
Best black level, contrast, shadow detail and color performance of any video technology out there
Not affected by ambient light
Can be viewed from any angle
Very Long Life Expectancy
Some Disadvantages of CRT Televisions are:
Size and Weight of Television make it very heavy
Limited screen size - 38 inches is about the max for CRT TVs
Uses old technology
Choosing the Best TV Size:
Where you are putting your television and what you are using it for will determine the perfect TV size for your room.
Living (or Family) Room
For living rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest size possible is usually best.
Bedrooms
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, a tv that is from 26 to 37 inches is your best bet.
Kitchens & Smaller Rooms
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you will be close to the TV, a 15 to 19 inch screen is best suited.
Refer to the below chart for the mimimum distance you should be from the television.
| TV Viewing Distance Chart |
| Diagonal Size |
Minimum Viewing Distance |
Maximum Viewing Distance |
| 26" |
3 ft. |
6 ft. |
| 32" |
3.5 ft. |
7 ft. |
| 37" |
4 ft. |
8 ft. |
| 42" |
5 ft. |
10 ft. |
| 47" |
6 ft. |
12 ft. |
| 50" |
6.5 ft. |
13 ft. |
| 60" |
7 ft. |
15 ft. |
High Definition vs. Standard Definition
Standard definition is analog signals with resolution of 480i (480 lines drawn onscreen in an interlaced pattern, odd lines separately from even), the format in which TV content is delivered over regular analog broadcasts and basic (non-digital) cable. On the best TVs, the picture quality can be very good or even excellent, but it doesn't compare to the best that HD can offer.
Enhanced definition falls between standard and high definition. ED signals are digital, with resolution of 480p (480 lines scanned progressively). This is equivalent to DVD quality, which is a little better than standard definition but not as good as high definition. Some ED sets can accept HD signals, but they convert them to a lower resolution that they can display, so the picture quality won't match that of true HD. On the best EDTVs, it can be quite good.
High definition offers the best TV viewing possible. HD is a digital-TV format that contains more and finer detail than other formats, so images can have almost lifelike clarity. The picture quality can be stunning, especially on a large, wide-screen set. In technical terms, HD images have higher definition, meaning more picture elements (lines or pixels) make up each image. Most HD broadcasts today are either 1080i (1,080 lines drawn on-screen separately in an odd/even pattern, then interlaced to form one image) or 720p (720 lines scanned in one sweep, or progressively). Another HD format, 1080p, has 1,080 lines drawn in a progressive pattern, which potentially yields the finest detail. This format isn't yet being used for TV broadcasts, but some HD DVDs that support 1080p are expected to arrive this year. TVs with 1080p native resolution have already started to appear on the market.
The below chart explains further the difference between Standard and High Definition Signals.
| Resolution and Picture Quality Table |
| Picture Quality |
Good Quality |
Better Quality |
Best Quality |
| Standard Definition TV |
Standard Definition DVD |
Enhanced Definition TV |
720p High Definition TV |
1080i High Definition TV |
1080p High Definition TV/Blu-Ray |
| Aspect Ratio |
Full Screen 4:3 |
Full Screen 4:3/Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
| Resolution |
640 x 480 |
720 x 480 |
854 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
| Scanning |
Interlaced |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
Progressive |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
| Which Audio/Video Connection is the best? |
| Connector Type |
Quality |
Signal Type |
Description |
| HDMI |
Highest |
Digital |
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital signal that combines both audio and video. This connection gives you the optimal 1080p signal and up to 7.1 channel sound. |
| DVI |
Highest |
Digital |
DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a video connection that will deliver 1080p video signal, but it does not carry audio signals. |
| Component Video |
Good |
Analog |
Component Video, or RGB, is an analog signal connection that splits the video into 3 separate signals, 2 for color and 1 for brightness. The maximum resolution on this connection type is 720p or 1080i. |
| S-Video |
Decent |
Analog |
S-Video (S for Separate) is a type of component video signal because the color and brightness signals are transmitted on separate wires. S-Video is not used for high definition resolutions. |
| Composite Video |
Average |
Analog |
Composite, or RCA, connections can be found on almost all video components. Color and brightness pass over the same cable. Although it is the most common connection found, it is also the least quality. |
