Sony KDL-40EX523 Specification Guide

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Specifications
Audio
Audio Power 
Output
10W + 10W
Speaker 
Configuration
2
Speaker Position
Rear Facing
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio 
Out
Yes
5.1ch Through Out 
(Handycam)
Yes
Alternate Audio 
(Digital)
Yes
Audio Out
Fixed/variable
Auto Mute (on no 
signal)
Yes
Auto SAP
Yes
Clear Phase 
Speaker
Yes
Dolby®
Dolby Digital, Dolby 
Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
Headphone/
Speaker Link
Yes
Invisible Speaker 
(w/Sound 
Elevation)
Yes
S-Master
Yes
Sony Original 
Surround
S-Force Front Surround 
3D
Sound Booster
Yes
Sound Enhancer
Yes
Sound Mode
Dynamic, Standard, 
Clear Voice, Custom
Stereo System
MTS
Surround Effect
Cinema, Sports, Music, 
Game
Broadcast Features
TV Guide On-
Screen
Yes
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-off
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™
Yes
Channel Block 
(with password)
Analog & Digital
Channel Jump
Yes
Channel Surf
Yes
Control for HDMI™ 
(HDMI™ CEC)
Yes
Edit Channel 
Labels
Yes
Info Banner
Yes
Input Skip
Automatic
Label Inputs
Yes
Multiple Language 
Display
English, French, Spanish
On/Off Timer
Yes
On-Screen Clock
Yes
On-Screen Display 
for External Input
Yes
On-Screen 
Operating 
Instructions
Yes
Panorama
Yes
PAP (Fixed or 
Variable)
PAP(Variable)
Parental Control
Yes
Picture 
Adjustments Lock
Yes
Picture Frame 
Mode
Yes
PIP (Picture in 
Picture)
Yes
Quick Start & 
Viewing
Yes
Scene Select
Photo, Music, Cinema, 
Game, Graphics, 
Sports, Animation
Show/Hide 
Channels
Yes
Skin Naturalizer
Yes
Sleep Timer
Yes
USB Play
Yes
Design Features
6 degree Upward 
Style
Yes
Stand Swivel
Yes
Stand Swivel 
Range
Left 20°/Right 20°
Stand Tilt
Yes
Stand Tilt Range
0°- 6° Flexible
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Resolution
Full HD 1080p
Dynamic Contrast 
Ratio
Infinite
5
Panel Frequency
60Hz
Screen Size 
(measured 
diagonally)
40"
Viewing Angle 
(Right/Left)
178 (89/89)
Viewing Angle 
(Up/Down)
178 (89/89)
Energy Saving & Efficiency
Backlight Off 
Mode
Yes
Media Remote App.
Download the free Media Remote app and use your iPhone® or Android™ phone as a versatile 
remote control with full QWERTY keyboard. 
4
 
Faster Start-Up
Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ 2-3 times faster 
than previous Sony televisions.
USB Photos, Videos & Music
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital 
camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
LightSensor™ Technology
Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light 
Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including  
BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam®  camcorders and 
Cyber-shot® digital still cameras, all with one remote control.