Sony KDL-40EX501 Specification Guide
Experience Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images
with the Sony® BRAVIA EX501-Series HDTV. Features incredible motion
performance so you enjoy crisp, fluid motion during fast-action scenes plus
LightSensor™ Technology that automatically adjusts brightness based on a
room’s lighting.
Full HD 1080p Resolution
Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage
of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide
screen panel (1920 x 1080).
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Motionflow™ 120Hz Technology
Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology. Motionflow™
120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies
Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during
fast-action scenes.
BRAVIA Engine™ 2
Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color & contrast and significantly reducing
noise with the BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital processor.
Ambient Sensor
Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video
games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based
on a room's lighting.
LightSensor™ Technology
Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on
a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor™ technology. Dim the lights to
watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power
consumption.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Capable
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.
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USB Input
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.
7 HD Inputs
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Specifications
Audio
Audio Power
Output
20W (10W x 2)
Speaker
Configuration
2
Speakers (Total)
2
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio
Out
Yes
5.1ch Through Out
(Handycam)
Yes
Alternate Audio
(Digital)
yes
Audio Out
Fixed
Auto Mute (on no
signal)
Yes
Auto SAP
20FM/10AM
Clear Voice
Yes
Dolby®
Dolby® Digital
Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)
Yes
Sound Mode
Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound®
Automatic Volume
Control
Yes
Stereo System
MTS
Surround Effect
Cinema, Music, Live
Sports, Game
Convenience Features
Auto Photo Mode
via USB
Auto Picture
Setting w/ HDMI™
Cinema, Photo,
Graphics, Game
Auto Shut-off
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™
Yes
KDL-40EX501
40" BRAVIA® EX501 Series HDTV