Sony KDL-52XBR6

The Sony KDL-52XBR6 is a 52 inch LCD HD from Sony’s BRAVIA XBR6 series that features full HD 1080p resolution, Motionflow 240 Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine 2, 10-bit panel and processing, 80000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 7 HD inputs. It is available in a Piano Black finish and includes an illuminated Sony Logo.
Specifications
The Sony KDL-52XBR6 measures 1256.9 mm x 874 mm x 346 mm (W x H x D) in dimensions when measured including its provided pedestal, and 1256.9 mm x 830.5 mm x 121.8 mm (W x H x D) when measured without the pedestal. It weighs approximately 42.5kg together with the provided pedestal and 35.5 kg on its own. The Sony KDL-52XBR6 also comes with support for DLNA networks and IP network update. It is compatible with video signals including 480/ 60i, 480/ 60p, 720/ 60p, 1080/ 60i, 1080/ 24p (HDMI only) and 1080/ 60p (HDMI/ component). In terms of video features, the Sony KDL-52XBR6 incorporates 24p True Cinema technology, 3D comb filter, 4:3 default, Advanced contrast enhancer (ACE), Auto Wide, CineMotion reverse 3:2 pull down technology, deep colour, game mode, image blur reduction, Live Colour Creation technology, MPEG Noise reduction, Motionflow technology 240 Hz, x.v. Colour technology and Photo TV HD. As for its display technology, the Sony KDL-52XBR6 incorporates wide viewing angle LCD display panels that have a viewing angle of 178 degrees from left/ right and up/ down. In addition to that, it also incorporates BRAVIA Engine 2 video processing technology. It also has Picture Modes including Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo vivid, Photo standard, Photo original and Photo custom. Besides that, it also has wide modes including wide zoom, normal, full, zoom and H stretch for HD. The Sony KDL-52XBR6 also has an audio power output of 35 W in total, with 10 W each coming from its two speakers, plus 15 W from its subwoofer. There are 3 speakers in total. Audio features include 5:1 channel audio out, alternate audio (digital), audio out, auto mute (on no signal), auto SAP, digital amplifier, Dolby Digital, S-Force Sony Original Surround, Sound booster, SteadySound automatic volume control, MTS stereo system and Voice zoom. Not only that, it also has Sound Modes including dynamic, standard and clear voice. In general, the Sony KDL-52XBR6 features Auto CC on mute, BRAVIA Link Module support, closed caption button, closed captions (CC), fanless design, on-screen display with enhanced GUI + XMB, and support for rear mounting of DMex Module. The Sony KDL-52XBR6 runs on a power requirement of AC 120 v Voltage. It has a maximum power consumption of 295 W when in operation and 0.2 W when put on standby. There is also PC Power management and power saving modes available. For added convenience, the Sony KDL-52XBR6 features BRAVIA Sync, BRAVIA Sync menu button, channel block with password, channel fix, channel jump, channel labels, channel surf, edit channel labels, favourite channel, freeze, ID-1 detection, info banner, initial setup, input skip (auto), label inputs, on-screen clock, on-screen display for external input, on/off timer, fixed PAP, PAP (picture and picture), PIP (picture in picture), parental control, program guide access, show/ hide channels, sleep timer, swap sound, TV guide on-screen, and theatre mode (theatre button). Besides that, it also has a multiple language display that is available in English, Spanish and French. It also provides support for USB applications including Music Players in MP3 formats, and Photo Viewer in JPEG formats. The display has an aspect ratio of 16:9, colour range of 102% NTSC for u’v’ and 91% NTSC for xy, display resolution of 1920 x 1080p (full HD) dynamic contrast ratio of 80000:1, native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and an onscreen contrast ratio of 3000:1.
Reviews

“The 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR6 LCD is a bit too expensive for the level of picture quality it delivers, but its styling and best-in-class black levels help its case.” (CNET, 2009)

“The 10-bit LCD panel, along with Sony Bravia Engine 2 and high contrast ratio produces the deepest black levels of non-LED HDTV to date. Connections on the KDL-52XBR6 are very good with four HDMI 1.3 inputs, 2x component, PC VGA input, s-video, composite and also a USB 2.0 input for viewing photos directly on the screen. Cnet looked at the KDL-52XBR6 and said, the XBR6 looked more realistic than the Samsung A650 or the other Sony and even a bit darker than the Panasonic plasma, details in shadows were quite distinct, thanks in part to the fact that gamma in the Low position was very good.” (HDTVLounge, 2009)

“The Bravia KDL-52XBR6 can be proclaimed to be one of the most energy-efficient high definition TV’s. It is Energy Star compliant and has optimum energy consumption. Priced between $2,995.00 and $3,699.99 MSRP, it is one of the strongest contender in the higher-end 1080p LCD market.” (YouReviewElectronics, 2009)