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Sony Bravia KDL-40S2000 40-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $2,299.99
Buy Used: $550.00
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 60,998
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 67
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: KDL40S2000
Model: KDL40S2000
UPC: 027242690462
EAN: 0027242690462
ASIN: B000EP1IKW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | High-performance 40-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; measures 39 x 28.25 x 13.25 inches (WxHxD) with included stand | | • | Wide color gamut produces deeper reds, more vivid greens, and cleaner blues; 3D digital comb filter; Cinemotion 3:2 pulldown | | • | 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, super-fast 8ms response time, 1300:1 contrast ratio | | • | Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 1 HDMI, 1 RF | | • | Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); Dolby Digital decoding and SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround |
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Product Description
The S Series is the latest offering from the Sony Bravia line of high-performance and sleek styling LCD TVs. This 40" LCD panel features the latest in Sony's unique S-PVA technology, which delivers vivid and accurate colors along with wide viewing angles and a blazing 8ms response time. Other features such as PC input allow the user to connect a PC for viewing content in a 16:9 high resolution environment. And with integrated HDTV capabilities, you can enjoy digital programming with enhanced audio and video reproduction. While the KDL-40S2000 is valued priced, it also offers an elegant flat panel design to place anywhere in your home. The Sony S-Series LCD TVs use 7th generation Sony LCD panels for truly matchless image quality and performance. Specially crafted at Sony's plant, these panels are produced from one of the world's biggest mother glass to efficiently create large, high quality panels. The S-PVA High Definition Display (1366 x 768) that is used offers an astounding 178 degree Viewing Angle, very fast response times (8 ms total rise and fall time) and a spectacular Contrast Ratio. Full Digital Video Processor : BRAVIA S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine full Digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance Contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image Flicker.
Amazon.com Product Description
The sleekly styled, silver 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL40S2000 is packed with the latest high-performance video features, including a wide viewing angle, blazing fast 8ms response time (great for sports and action movies), and a wide color gamut backlight that provides more natural skin tones and highly accurate overall color reproduction. It also offers integrated HDTV capabilities (with an integrated ATSC tuner), digital HDMI video connectivity, and a bottom speaker design that helps save space. The thin profile of this Bravia TV accommodates VESA compliant mounting systems (separately available). The removable pedestal swivels 30 degrees left and right and also tilts forward 3 degrees and backward 8 degrees for additional placement flexibility.  | | With clean lines and styling, Bravia TVs look great in any room, either on a stand or mounted on the wall. | Like other TVs in the Bravia line, the KDL40S2000 uses Sony's Wide Color Cold Compact Fluorescent Light (WCG-CCFL) to display a color gamut almost 30 percent larger than a conventional CCFL display, which results in deeper reds, more vivid greens, and cleaner blues. It also offers a high response time (also referred to as refresh rate) of 8 milliseconds (ms), which is able to clearly portray fast-moving images across the screen with well-defined edges and without ghosting (streaking or shadowing). The set's Light Sensor feature intelligently adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience.  | | BRAVIA televisions' new Super-Patterned Vertical Alignment (S-PVA) panels divide pixels into more segments than was possible with PVA (Pattered Vertically Aligned) technology. These segments have an incredibly fast 8-millisecond response time that increases the television's refresh rate. Dividing the pixel display into more segments also allows a cleaner break between dark and light pixels, improving viewing angles, color, and contrast. | It also features the latest in Sony's unique S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) LCD panel technology, which divides each sub-pixel into two segments per color for a more refined consistency in colors, contrast, and brightness at wide viewing angles. This seventh generation Sony LCD panel was specially crafted at Sony's plant and produced from one of the world's biggest mother glass (a huge sheet of glass that can be divided to create multiple LCD panels). The KDL40S2000 has a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 178-degree viewing angle, and 1300:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The Cinemotion 3:2 pulldown cinema video processing detects and compensates film--which is shot at 24 frames per second (fps) compared with video's 30 fps rate--to video for a smooth theaterlike experience at home. The 3D digital comb filter offers 10-bit signal processing that renders superb gradation of grays, resulting in superior picture detail. |  | | Blurred image caused by motion artifacts due to slow panel response time of typical LCDs. | |  | | BRAVIA's fast panel response time handles the motion in sports and video games | Other convenience features include: - WEGA GATE Easy Operation Guide allows you to easily navigate to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, TV channel list, external input list, or settings.
- Favorite Channels with the WEGA GATE function, allows you to navigate a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel.
- Wide Screen Mode allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).
- Parental Control (V-Chip) helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.
- Caption Vision/Info Banner allows closed caption and/or channel programming information to be displayed.
- The Freeze Function temporarily freezes the picture in a separate screen while the programming continues to display, which can come in handy when you want to copy a recipe, phone number, etc. that flashes too quickly across your screen.
It pumps out 20 watts of audio power via its integrated bottom-aligned stereo speakers (10 watts per channel). It has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder (for connecting to a surround sound home theater receiver) and it can also produce SRS TruSurround XT virtual 5.1-channel surround sound from its two speakers. This set offers the following connection options: - Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the side)
- S-Video: 2 inputs (1 on the side)
- Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs (with left/right audio jacks)
- HDMI: 1 input (with L/R RCA audio connections)
- PC: 1 D-Sub15 input (with L/R stereo mini plug connection)
- RF: 1 input
- Total audio inputs: 5 (1 side, 4 rear)
- Analog audio output: 1
- Digital audio ouput: 1
- Headphone: 1
Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV). Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound. TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience. - Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
- TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
- The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
And in case you were wondering, BRAVIA is short for "Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture." What's in the Box
40-inch Bravia LCD television, tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), coaxial cable, HD15-to-HD15 cable, printed operating instructions Warranty
1 year for parts and labor; in-home diagnostic warranty service for one year (for LCD TVs from the Bravia S-Series measuring over 30 inches)
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 If you have not bought this yet, read on ... September 5, 2006
Just the Facts (New England USA)
219 out of 220 found this review helpful
Ok, I admit it took me several visits to Costco, Best Buy and Circuit City before I decided to part ways with $2-3K for a flat screen HDTV. After viewing a myriad of brands I have never heard of before, I decided that the Sony Bravia and the Sharp Aquos were in the top of the LCDs. Not surprisingly, so were their prices.
Both the Sony Bravia and the Sharp Aquos displayed bright whites and dark blacks better than most other LCDs. They also had sharper pictures and more natural colors compared to their cheaper competitors. The only other brand I was impressed with was Panasonic. But it was a plasma and I wanted an LCD.
After reading some reviews here, I was convinced that buying a large flat screen was better done by going to Costco rather than online. You can see what you are buying before you actually buy it. And, Costco has a liberal return policy. Since prices of LCD flat screen TVs are predicted to continue dropping, you might want to get some of your money back. Within one week of my buying an LCD TV from Costco, the same model dropped by $300 and I got it back from Costco without fighting for it!
I bought this Sony Bravia - S series 40 inch ($1,999) AND the Sharp Aquos 45 inch ($2,499) LCD from Costco. In my opinion, the 40 inch Sony Bravia produces a high contrast and extremely sharp picture. It is very, very good. However, the Sharp Aquos provides a noticeable overall better viewing experience. In a way, the picture looks softer, more natural and lifelike. I think, in the end, what you will find better will be a matter of personal preference. In my opinion, if you like amazing sharpness, get the Sony. If you prefer overall balance, get the Sharp. You will be happy with either, so don't lose sleep about it.
Here are a few more tips:
1.) Don't buy based reading the specs or reviews alone. Go to a store and actually watch the TV. Insist that at a component (Y, Pr, Pb) or HDMI cable from an HD source be connected to the TV before you make a comparison.
2.) Make sure you get an HD cable box from your cable TV provider or else your investment may not be worth much. Ordinary, non-HD channels may actually look worse on HD sets.
3.) You don't have to blow a hundred bucks or more for HD cables. Go to Walmart, and buy your HDMI or DVI to HDMI cable (Philips brand) for about $23. I found that using the DVI-HDMI cable to hook up the cable box to the TV gave better results compared to using component cables.
4.) Fine tune or calibrate your HDTV. You can use the THX Optimizer that is included with Toy Story or The Incredibles with your DVD player.
5.) Finally, once you have experienced High Definition you probably will be unhappy with Standard TV. That means, you'll be replacing your other old TVs. That's how I ended up with both this Sony Bravia and the Sharp Aquos. Unfortunately, I'm not done yet. The rest of will be smaller 37 or 32 inch Sharp Aquos.
6.) The Sony Bravia S series has only one HDMI input. You may want to eventually have 2, one for the cable box and the other for an High Def DVD. This may not be a show stopper given that you will probably buy a home theater system that can take several HDMI inputs. However, the Bravia has a set of component inputs on the side. So, if you mount it on the wall, you can still easily connect video equipment without figuring out how to get to the back.
7.) If you watch more broadcast tv than dvds, don't worry about 720p, 1080i (this TV's capability) versus 1080p. At the moment, I am not aware of any broadcast channel doing 1080p. Also, it's too early to determine if Blue-ray will win over HD DVD so committing to a high def DVD system may not be very smart. Save your money until there is a definite winner.
Enjoy.
THE best HDTV for the money, period! September 25, 2006
Vin Dawg
54 out of 54 found this review helpful
Like many others, I did all of the research and parked myself in the TV showrooms of Best Buy, Circuit City, Sound Advice, etc. and I can tell you without a doubt, that this 40" Sony Bravia had the best picture and sound quality of them all. Even beat out the 37" Sharp Acquos!
First of all, I am convinced that LCD is the way to go over plasma. My friend just bought a Samsung 42" plasma, and although the salesman told him that they corrected the burn-in problems with the newer generations, he can clearly see the ghost images of the 4:3 pillar bars when watching a 16:9 broadcast. He also told me that his TV gave off quite a large amount of heat. Those 2 aspects alone were enough to persuade me to go LCD. LCDs use less energy, burn-in is impossible, they are immune to glare (especially helpful if your room has a lot of southern exposure), and are much less delicate when handling. If you even lean a plasma TV too far to one side, your TV may be cooked!
Are there any flaws to LCD? Well I did notice a slightly less vibrant color palette than a plasma, and they say that the blacks are not as true as a plasma, but NOT if you get the Sony Bravia. The 1300:1 contrast ratio brings out the clearest details with the black levels like any plasma I've seen. The color reproductions are also flawless. Some LCDs have limited viewing angles, but this Sony has almost no angle distortion for 180 degrees off center.
I have it hooked up to a DirecTV HD receiver via HDMI and the resolution, color, contrast, and sound are excellent. I have heard that the screen goes blank when switching between HD and standard def channels if you use HDMI. That, my friends, is a known flaw with most cable set top boxes, NOT this TV! It switches perfectly fine with DirecTV receivers. I have a Sony "upconverting" DVD player and it's hooked up via companent cable, and movies have never looked better!
That brings me to my ONLY flaw of this TV. ONLY 1 HDMI INPUT!!!! WHY??!! I cannot fully utilize the upconverter of my DVD player without the HDMI connection, but it is a very miniscule negative. Component cable is still HD and produces very palapable images. I have my digital audio hooked up through an ONKYO stereo receiver. I highly recommend either digital optical or digital coaxial cable for sound, if possible. These receivers have come way down in price so I think it's worth the extra couple of hundred bucks for premium 5.1 Dolby and/or DTS surround sound. It will truly complete your home theater.
Anyway, I hope I'm coming across loud and clear when I say that this is simply the one HDTV to get. I would not go larger than 40" on an LCD. The 46" had some definite pixalization and I agree with another reviewer that the extra large screen technology for LCDs is not quite there yet.
Bottom line, I've only purchased Sony TVs for the past 20 years, and they have yet to give me a reason to do otherwise.
Outstanding TV August 2, 2006
Christopher A. Dawnkaski (Long Island, NY)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I spent at least 2 weeks looking for information on LCD TV's, and reviews, and found very little reliable information. I assume you have also done the same.
Let me first say, there are going to be people who have bad experiences and they will surely rate this product lower becasue of it.
I have had this TV for a week and I LOVE IT. I already have a Toshiba CRT HDTV, so I have a point of reference. The CRT can display all HDTV formats natively. So first, even though this LCD (and almost all others) cannot display all HDTV formats natively (it only has 768 lines of resolution, therefore can't do 780 or 1080) - YOU WILL NOT KNOW IT. This TV blows away my Toshiba. I have been watching basball games and I can barely take my eyes off the TV. In a single word, the picture on this TV is OUTSTANDING.
For analog TV, the picture is fine as long as you realize that you are watching only 480 lines of resolution on a fairly large screen. It is just the way it goes. My litmus test is my wife - if she complains, it is a bad picture. But no complaints.
Regarding LCD lag. You have read that this tv has an 8ms response time. That means it takes 8ms for it to paint a new picture. If the response time is too slow, things look blurred or lagged when they move fast. I have been watching a lot of fast action (sports, action shows etc) and there is no lag or streaking or ghosting of any kind. This is the fastest LCD TV out there as of my writing. So trust me, this is not an issue.
If you are like me you have a very discerning eye. Picture quality is very important and you notice things others don't, although you may not have the professional eye of a calibrator. With this TV, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
I love this TV and I can guarantee you will too.
wonderful TV set July 1, 2006
Yauzer (Orange, CA United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I purchased this TV from Amazon about a month ago. The price was good. It was delivered a couple of weeks after the order was placed. We don't have cable or satelite subscription, but we have good over-the-air reception via rabbit-ear antenna. I've been researching on LCD sets for a year and was tempted to purchase a cheap one from Costco. My friend who manages an LCD panel repair service advised me to buy a name brand because the quality and life-span of the fluorescent light tube are better. I was debating between the Sharp 37" and the Sony 40", and decided on the Sony because it has a PC input (The Sharp doesn't) and also a larger screen. As soon as the TV was delivered, I put it in my bedroom and hooked up the antenna. I was amazed by the clarity of the picture on some channels. Some of the analog channels were grainy. After I played with it for a couple of hours, I switched the reception to digital and was greatly surprised that there were 40+ channels with perfect clarity. Most of the major stations and PBS stations transmit HDTV signals and each station has 2-3 sub-channels airing different programs. All of these are received over the air with a $20+ antenna from Radio Shack. The only weakness is that the speakers are not very powerful. They are fine with me since I don't like high sound volumes anyway. Audiophiles may wish to connect a receiver with 5.1 speakers to get surround sound effect. I purchased a DVD player with an up-converter and connected it via the HDMI input. I can't really tell any difference in the picture quality between the HDMI vs. my old player via component input. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the Sony. The problem now is that my kids are in my bedroom all day watching TV, so I'm thinking about replacing my old CRT TV in the family room with another Sony 40"LCD.
Best TV in the market (as of july 2006) July 3, 2006
Mauricio Carneiro (Boston, MA USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
No doubt it is by far the best image technology. Shiny bright and clear images gives this tv a few steps ahead of it's competitors (and I have seen all of them closely before making my decision).
There is no need to talk about the good things of it, so let's talk about the ones that are not so perfect:
1. Only one HDMI input may be annoying for the video game owners. But you can always put the video game on component.
2. Most of the inputs are on the back of the tv (except for a side S-Video/RCA input) making it virtually impossible to plug in cables once you have it mounted on the wall. Maybe you can solve this with a wall mount that keeps the tv a little further away from the wall. Mine isn't one of those.
3. It is a little bit more expensive than the competitors. At least you know you're paying a bit more because you're getting the best you can get.
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