Model features:
Full HD 1080p resolution, Motionflow™ 120Hz refresh rate, BRAVIA Engine™ 2, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, BRAVIA Link ready, 7 HD inputs, ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified

Video

• Video Signal : 1080/60p (HDMI™ / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i

Display

• Aspect Ratio : 16:9


• Color Range (u'v') : 90 % of NTSC


• Color Range (xy) : 72% of NTSC


• Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)


• Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 50,000:1 (typ)


• Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080


• On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 5,000:1 (typ)


• Panel Bit : 8-bit


• Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40"


• Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)


• Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)

Display Features

• Backlight Type : CCFL


• Display Device : LCD

Inputs and Outputs

• AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)


• Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 5 (2 Side, 3 Rear)


• Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 (Rear)


• Audio Out : 1 (Rear)


• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear) (1 Fix / 1 Selectable)


• Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Side / 1 Rear (Selectable))


• Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)


• HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (3 Side /1 Rear)


• HDMI™ PC Input : Yes (see owner's manual for supported timings)


• PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Side) see owner's manual for supported timings


• RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)


• S-Video Detection : Yes


• S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Side)


• USB 1.1 : 1 (Rear) (Service only)


• USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)

General Features

• BRAVIA® Link Module support : DMX-DVD; DMX-WL1; DMX-SW1


• Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital


• Finish (Surface Color) : Piano Black


• On-Screen Display : Traditional

Audio Features

• Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes


• Audio Out : Fixed


• Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes


• Auto SAP : Yes


• Digital Amplifier : Standard


• Dolby® : Dolby® Digital (for broadcasting)


• SRS® : SRS® TruSurround XT®


• Sound Mode : Clear Voice, Dynamic, Custom, Standard


• SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes


• Stereo System : MTS

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


• Game Mode : Yes


• Motionflow™ Technology : Motionflow™ 120Hz


• Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom


• Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology


• Wide Mode : Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Full Pixel

Manufactures Description

Keep pace with fast-action movies, sports and game play. Equipped with Full HD 1080p and Motionflow™ 120Hz refresh rate technology, the KDL-40V5100 40-inch BRAVIA® V Series LCD flat panel HDTV provides a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while enjoying fast-paced entertainment. Additionally, every scene will be sharp, vibrant and life-like thanks to BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital video processor. Plus, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio yields deep blacks in darker scenes. The V Series also includes 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI™, 2 component and 1 PC) to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components such as PLAYSTATION®3, Blu-ray Disc™ player and your PC.

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)

16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts any HDTV signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and Sony^® PLAYSTATION^®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.

Dynamic contrast

Dynamic contrast involves real-time image processing that results in deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture for a difference you can truly see.

Motionflow™ 120Hz technology

Motionflow™ 120HZ technology doubles the frame rate to help remove judder in film sources, HD content, and broadcast movies and primetime programming, creating smoother, more fluid motion that delivers a natural and realistic viewing experience.

BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital video processor

The BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor uses a collection of unique Sony technologies to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images and color.

HD input x 7

Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable)1 let you connect a Sony^® PLAYSTATION^®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD component input and an HD combo input (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input2 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.

USB with photos and music

Connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3’s.

BRAVIA^® Link compatibility

BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

BRAVIA® Sync capable

BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony^® Handycam^® camcorders and Cyber-shot^® digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display.BRAVIA® SyncTM capable: BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display via an HDMI™ connecting.³

Advanced Contrast Enhancer w/ dynamic backlight control

This powerful combination of features adjusts the brightness of the backlight both to optimize image quality and reduce power consumption. It works in real time, controlling bright outdoor images and dark interior shots scene by scene for better video quality and a reduction in power use.

ENERGY STAR^® 3.0 certified

Sony^® HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirement. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor^® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.

24p True Cinema™

24p True Cinema mode provides a direct connection to 24p video sources, avoiding conversions and allowing users to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality when using a 24p-capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player or Sony^® PLAYSTATION^®3 entertainment system.

Favorites Menu

The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and video inputs.

VESA® compatible hole spacing

VESA-compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets, taking the guesswork out of selecting the proper hardware for hanging your TV on the wall.