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Plasma Television >> Sony Plasma >> Sony KDE-42XBR950 Plasma TV
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KDE-42XBR950 42" HDTV Plasma Display
Manufacturer's Warranty
This product includes a 1 year parts and labor manufacturer's warranty
Enhance your living space with the elegance of Sony’s XBR® Plasma WEGA™ High Definition Television. Its floating glass panel design will seduce your senses as you enjoy the stunning picture enhancement provided by our Sony WEGA Engine™ System. Direct Digital Circuitry enables a natural, rich image from any source while Digital Reality Creation® brings you amazing picture resolution. Scale the size of side-by-side P&P windows with MID®X circuitry, and see deeper blacks and better depth with Sony’s Plasma Panel Driver LSI. You want to watch movies at their best, and Sony’s CineMotion® technology makes it possible, while a Built-in SDTV/HDTV tuner offers you all the glory of Hi-Definition broadcast.
The KDE-42XBR950 boasts a wide assortment of inputs on the back panel of the Media Receiver Unit. You'll find two HD-compatible component video inputs, plus a pure digital DVI input for use with a satellite HDTV tuner, or one of the small but growing number of DVI-equipped DVD players. You'll also find plenty of composite and S-video connections for your other video gear. A single "umbilical cord" connects the Media Receiver Unit to the plasma panel, keeping the look of your installation simple and clean.
An Enhanced Memory Stick® slot gives you a convenient way to enjoy not only digital photos, but now MP3 music files, too.
Included Accessories
Instruction Manual
Preprogrammable Remote Control RM-Y1000
AAA Batteries (2)
AC Power Cord (2)
Cleaning Cloth
Sony Plasma Specifications
Plasma Display Specs.
Screen Size 42" diagonal Screen Aspect 16:9 Color Palette 16.7 Million Color System NTSC TV Scan Lines 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Connections
Composite Video 3 (RCA) S-Video 3 (4-pin mini DIN) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) 2 (RCA x 3) DVI 1 (24-pin DVI Interface) Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply 100-120V @ 50-60Hz Power Consumption 430 Watts Dimensions 53.23" x 28.35" x 4.02" Weight 85.98 lbs. FCC Class FCC Class B, Home Use
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Sony Plasma TV Display Technology
Sony's Proprietary WEGA Engine consists of 4 key technologies engineered and developed by Sony:
- Composite Component Processor: The Composite Component Processor converts the incoming analog signal into a digital signal so it can be processed. This new circuit has improved signal to noise ratio.
- Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD, satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to select high-density, progressive, or CineMotion output. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes.
- Multi-Image Driver (MID-XU): This Multi-Image Driver is designed for fixed pixel devices. MID-XU is utilized in two ways. First, its primary job is to scale all incoming signals, SD or HD, to the configuration of the panel without degradation of signal quality. Second, the Multi-Image Driver provides unique picture-and-picture features once impossible for fixed pixel devices. Features like Twin View Picture-and-Picture with scalable windows and Favorite Channel Preview are possible.
- CineMotion 3/2 Pulldown Processing: This function provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.
Digital Component Processor: The Digital Component Processor makes the necessary adjustments to improve overall contrast and sharpness. It calculates these improvements by analyzing the signal and parameter of the plasma panel.
PDP Driver IC: The newly-developed PDP driver IC achieves high-precision gamma characteristics using Sony's unique digital technology. Fine gradation of dark scenes is realized by greatly enhancing resolution in the low brightness range.
HD Detailer Wideband Video Amplifier: All televisions have a video amplifier, the device that takes the original video source and "amplifies" it to deliver a useable signal to your television screen. The bandwidth rating of a video amplifier determines the amount of detail that can be displayed on a television. Sony's HD Detailer wideband video amplifier delivers great detail on even the finest images by getting the most out of high-bandwidth sources, such as the 1080i signal available from some set-top boxes and satellite feeds.
Native Resolution: The DVI-HDTV input will accept 1080i, 720p, and 480p, and will display them as 1024 x 768. The component video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p, and will display them as 1024 x 768. All other input signals will also be display as 1024 x 768.
Twin View: Using the Multi-Image Driver, Twin View allows you to watch two programs side-by-side with the ability to zoom in on one picture and listen to the program in the selected window. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i) simultaneously.
Picture Modes: You can select one of the following Picture modes:
- Vivid: enhances picture contrast and sharpness
- Standard: displays a standard picture for normal viewing environments
- Pro: displays a picture with minimum enhancements
- Mild: displays a natural, soft picture
Wide Screen Modes: You can select a default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources. While watching a channel, you can use the Wide Mode button to cycle through the wide screen modes. If the 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the wide screen mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels, the wide mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. You can choose from the following screen wide screen mode options:
- Wide Zoom: select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen
- Normal: returns the 4:3 picture to normal mode
- Full: enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen
- Zoom: enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen
Audio Features
Audio Effect Modes: You can select one of the following audio Effect modes:
- TruSurround: adds a three-dimensional sound to stereo programs
- Simulated: adds a surround-like effect to mono-channel programs
Digital Optical Audio Output for Dolby Digital Surround output
Other Features
Favorite Channel Preview: This feature allows you to preview up to 8 favorite channels without leaving the current channel.
Freeze Function: This function allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. The display switches to Twin View mode and displays the "frozen" picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left. This function only works in normal view mode; if you are in Twin View mode already, it will not work.
Screen Saver: You can select one of the following screen savers:
- Orbit: moves the picture position to reduce image retention. This does not prevent image retention completely if the same picture is displayed for an extended period of time.
- All White: displays a white screen to reduce image retention
Vertical Center: This feature allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window.
Vertical Size: This feature allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.
Steady Sound: This feature stabilizes the volume level, preventing unwanted blasts of sound during commercials.
Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.
Timers: This unit has two timers that can be set by day, time, duration, and channel.
Memory Stick Playback (JPEG): The media receiver has a front-panel Memory Stick slot to let you easily view your JPEG images. You can choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a slideshow of those images. You can also customize the features of the slideshow by selecting the length of time that each image is displayed, toggling the display of file information, and rotating each image.
Multibrand Remote: The supplied remote is pre-programmed to operate this unit and a number of functions on other brands of A/V components, including VCRs, laserdisc players, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers.
Sony Media Receiver Extension Cable
The VMC-P10 is a 10-meter digital interface cable for the Sony 37, 42, 50 and 61 XBR Plasma Wega TVs. Use this cable for installations where the distance between the plasma panel and the "Media Receiver Unit" tuner/switcher box is longer than the 3-meter cable that is supplied with these TVs. The VMC-P10 is of the same high quality design as the original 3-meter cable and will deliver the same superb picture and sound quality.
10 Meter Cable: $299 Add to Shopping Basket
Plasma TV Mounts & Accessories
Plasma TV Stand for Sony XBR Plasmas
This stand was designed specifically for the Sony XBR Plasma Televisions. This sleek table stand complements the panel's ultra-thin design, allowing your TV to become a part of your home. Price: $399 Add to Cart
Plasma Wall Mount Standard Plasma TV Mount allows the screen to rest flush against the wall, for home or commercial use. Use it to show off your sleek new plasma display! Custom Wall Mounts $199 Universal Wall Mounts $129
Tilt Wall Mount [Details]
The tilting plasma wall mount allows you to mount the TV flush against the wall, or at a tilt of 0-15 degrees. Great for mounting the plasma monitor higher than eye level. From $159
Tilt/Swivel Table Stand [Details]
This plasma TV table stand from Peerless allows you to place your plasma television on an entertainment center, TV table, or any other flat surface. Adjustable tilt and swivel for easy placement. Versatile and stylish! $349
Articulating Wall Mount [Details]
For maximum versatility, equip your plasma monitor with the articulating plasma mount, which tilts, swivels, and extends from the wall, then folds up flat when not in use. $499
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Plasma TV Service Plans
Extended Warranties
A RepairMaster in-home service plan gives you complete parts and labor coverage. 3 and 5-year terms.
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3 Year On-Site Warranty - $349
Important Shipping Information:
All TVs and monitors must be checked for shipping damages with 24 hours of receipt. Please check for any shipping damage before signing the bill of lading or receipt. Any merchandise slowing external damages (i.e. a cracked screen) occurring as a result of shipping should be rejected.
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