Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9

The KDL-46XBR9 is a 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920×1080) display that is compatible with high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution. This means that the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 is compatible with a Blu-ray Disc™ player, as well as Sony® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content. The KDL-46XBR9 features BRAVIA Internet Widgets which are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button. This provides users with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more. Users can also connect a camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV’s USB input to view photos on the big screen, watch a movie or control music playlist. It supports MPEG2 video file, so users view a video directly after shooting it. The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 also supports HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony® PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment for uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 also supports an HD combo input, which includes HD component (1080/60p capable) and composite inputs, for added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input4 (HD-15 pin) that allows users to use the HDTV as a computer monitor. Other features on the KDL-46XBR9 include BRAVIA Link compatibility that lets users connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately); ATSC™/NTSC tuner with QAM for over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts; Motionflow™ 240Hz technology that quadruples the frame rate and provides users with optimized playback of motion and a natural, realistic viewing experience; BRAVIA Engine™ 3 fully digital video processor that utilizes a collection of enhanced algorithms to reduce noise, optimize overall image detail and contrast; compliant with DLNA® for photos, music, and video; Xross Media Bar™ menu navigation user interface that allows users to navigate through favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices; BRAVIA Sync™ capability which combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cybershot® digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display; x.v.Color™ technology for nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard; and BRAVIA™ Internet Video that lets users enjoy a collection of premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to the HDTV. Users can utilize in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube™, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Slacker, and Epicurious.com.

Specifications
Audio Features
The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 features 5.1 Channel audio, digital alternate audio, variable fixed audio and auto mute. It also features Dolby® Digital sound, Auto SAP, S-Master Digital Amplifier, S-Force surround sound with booster and enhancer, Sound mode such as Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice and Custom; SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control, MTS stereo system, Surround Effect such as Sports, Music, Cinema, and Game as well as Voice Zoom.

Display
The KDL-46XBR9 supports a 46-inch LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) pixel resolution, 3800:1 contrast ratio (100,000:1 dynamic), 10-bit panel, 178 (89/89) viewing angle (right/left)/178 (89/89) (up/down). Designed in Blue Gray Metallic color with illuminated Sony Logo and supports Rear Mounting of DMeX™ Module as well as 3D XMB, the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 supports 1080/60p (HDMI™ / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ ONLY), 720/60p, and 480/60p, 480/60i video output. The KDL-46XBR9 is supported by Live Color Creation™ technology with WCG-CCFL backlight (Wide Color Gamut – Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) that achieves wide color reproduction for natural colors.

Convenience Features
The KDL-46XBR9 supports Auto Photo Mode (DLNA, USB), Auto Picture Setting with HDMI™ for Game, Graphics, Photo and Cinema, BRAVIA® Sync™, BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button, Channel Block (with password), Channel Jump, Channel Labels, Channel Surf, control for HDMI™ (HDMI™ CEC), Edit Channel Labels, ID-1 Detection, Info Banner : TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS; automatic input skip, internet radio, multiple language display, on-screen clock, on-screen display for external input, On/Off Timer, Parental Control, Picture Adjustments Lock (For Americas), Program Block, Scene Select : Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General, Auto; Show/Hide Channels, Sleep Timer, BRAVIA® Logo Display during startup, TV Guide On-Screen, Theatre Mode (Theatre Button), Theatre Mode with Cinema Surround and supports USB application(s) such as a Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer (jpeg), and Video Player (mpeg2 TS).

Audio
The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 has two 10W audio power output (for a total of 20W) via its invisible Speaker Box and Tweeter.

Inputs and Outputs
The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR9 supports the following input and outputs: one rear AC Power Input, three analog Audio Input (1 Side/2 Rear), one Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™, one audio out, one rear variable/fixed audio out, two rear component video, two composite video, optical digital output, one Ethernet connection, four HDMI connection (as well as for PC input), one PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), one RF Connection, S-Video Detection, one S-Video input, USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 port.

Reviews

“Sony’s high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers.” – (CNET, 2009)