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Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-55A3000 55" 1080p Rear Projection HDTV

The days of projection sets having to bear a bad reputation due to muddy pictures and poor viewing angles are quickly coming to an end thanks to advancements evident in HDTVs like Sony'snew KDS 3000 series.

The model KDS-55A3000, for example, is a great value considering the big screen and outstanding cutting-edge features it delivers for under $2,000.

The KDS-55A3000's SRXD technology displays a film-like image, and the Bravia engine registers impressive stats in color and contrast measurements. Here's a quick review of the KDS-55A3000's core features...


With full 1080p resolution and Sony's Motionflow 120hz frame rate technology, the KDS-55A3000 will surprise you with its crisp picture and fluid movement. Motionflow allows the set to take advantage of the 24fps rate of filmed content to display freeflowing video without the juddering motion you'd see on standard televisions.

The KDS-55A3000 also includes x.v.Color technology which adheres to the xxYCC international color standard, and compatible via HDMI v1.3 which Sony helped develop. x.v.Color allows the KDS-55A3000 to display 1.8 times the natural colors as traditional HDTV signals.



The KDS-55A3000 includes a wealth of connection options for hooking up your high-end components: 2 HDMI in the rear, 2 component and 1 S-Video in the side, among other inputs.

Other key features include a 3D Digital Comb Filter, DRC Multifunction Circuitry, DMe compatibility, Dolby Digital sound, and a host of other technologies that help the KDS-55A3000 deliver the ultimate home theatre experience.

If you're considering a purchase of the KDS-55A3000 or any other HDTV, your research isn't complete until you've discovered what buyers of the set have to say about it. Check out user reviews of the Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-55A3000 here.
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Product Features:

* Aspect Ratio: 16:9
* Screen Size: 55"
* Native Resolution: 1080p
* 1920 x 1080 Display Resolution
* 2.5ms Display Response Time
* ATSC/NTSC hybrid Tuner with Clear QAM (8 VSB)
* BRAVIA Engine EX Video Processing
* Noise Reduction: Yes
* Black Corrector
* Clear White
* Gamma Compensation
* CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology
* Advanced Iris
* 3D Digital Comb Filter
* DRC MultiFunction Circuitry
* DRC Mode
* DRC Palette Presets
* Detail Enhancer
* SXRD Display Technology
* x.v.Color
* MotionFlow 120Hz
* BRAVIA Theatre Sync
Technical Details:
* Model: Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-55A3000 55" 1080p Rear Projection HDTV
* Audio Power Output: 24W (12W x2)
* Steady Sound Automatic Volume Control: Yes
* Dolby Digital: Yes (AC3/ATSC only)
* DMeX Ready: Yes
* Xross Media Bar: Yes
* Analog Audio Inputs: 5 (Side)
* Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (side)
* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s): 2 (Side)
* Composite Video Input(s): 3 (Side)
* Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (side) Dolby¨ Digital Optical Output
* RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Side)
* S-Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
* PC Audio Input(s): 1 (side)5
* PC Video Input(s): 1 (Side)5
* HDMI Connection(s): 2 (Rear) 1 with L/R RCA audio connections
* 1080/24p Input Capable: Yes (via HDMI)
* Power Consumption (in Operation): 240W
* Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.1W
* Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
* Power Management: Yes
* Energy Star Compliant: Yes
* Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor4
* Width: 49 5/8" (1260mm)
* Height: 36 1/4" (920mm)
* Depth: 15 5/8" (395mm)
* Weight: 81lb 10oz (37kg)

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