Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/19/2008
KDL-55XBR8
55 inch Class BRAVIA® XBR® Series LCD TV (54.6" Diagonally)
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Features
General
RS-232C Control:
Yes
Closed Caption Button:
Yes
Closed Captions (CC):
Yes
On-Screen Display:
Enhanced GUI + XMB
Auto CC on Mute:
Yes
DMeX™ support:
Yes
Illuminated Sony Logo:
Yes
Touch Sensor:
Yes
Display
Backlight Type:
LED with Local dimming
Video
Video Processing:
Bravia Engine 2PRO™ Technology
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology:
Yes
Wide Mode:
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch (HD),
Zoom
Display Technology:
LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD
display panels)
Deep Color:
Yes
3D Comb Filter:
Yes
PhotoTV HD:
Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction:
Yes
Live Color Creation™ Technology:
Yes
Auto Wide:
Yes
4:3 Default:
Yes
24p True Cinema™ Technology:
Yes
x.v.Color™ Technology:
Yes
Picture Mode:
Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom; Photo-
Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE):
Yes
Image Blur Reduction:
Yes
Motionflow™ Technology:
Motionflow™ PRO 120Hz
Game Text Mode:
Yes
Audio
Digital Amplifier:
Yes
Simulated Surround:
Yes
Voice Zoom:
Yes
Auto SAP:
Yes
Auto Mute (on no signal):
Yes
Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control:
Yes
Audio Out:
Yes
Sony Original Surround:
S-Force® Front
Stereo System:
MTS
Dolby®:
Dolby® Digital
Alternate Audio (Digital):
Yes
Audio Mode:
Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice
Sound Booster:
Yes
5.1 Channel Audio Out:
Yes
Convenience
Channel Jump:
Yes
Favorite Channel:
Yes
Program Guide Access:
Yes
Multiple Language Display:
English, Spanish, French
Info Banner:
Yes
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Clock:
Yes
Input Skip:
Yes (Auto)
Channel Surf:
Yes
Channel Block (with password):
Yes
Edit Channel Labels:
Yes
Label Inputs:
Yes
ID-1 Detection:
Yes
Initial Setup:
Yes
On/Off Timer:
Yes
PAP (Picture & Picture):
Yes
Swap Sound:
Yes
TV Guide On Screen:
Yes
USB Application(s):
Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer
(jpeg)
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button):
Yes
Show/Hide Channels:
Yes
PAP (Fixed or Variable):
Fixed
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
Yes
Parental Control:
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button:
Yes
Freeze:
Yes
On-Screen Display for External Input:
Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture):
Yes
Channel Labels:
Yes
Power Saving Mode:
Yes
Network
DLNA:
Yes
Specifications
General
Television Type:
Flat Panel LCD HDTV
Display
Viewing Angle (Right/Left):
178° (89/89)
Viewing Angle (Up/Down):
178° (89/89)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
Over 1,000,000:1
Screen Size (measured diagonally):
55" Class (54.5")
Native Resolution:
1920x1080
Display Resolution:
1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
Panel Bit:
10-bit
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Color Range (u'v'):
122%
Color Range (xy):
105%
TV System
Tuner (Cable):
QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial):
ATSC, NTSC
TV System (Analog):
NTSC
Number of Tuners (Analog):
1
Number of Tuners (Digital):
1
TV System (Digital):
ATSC
Video
Video Signal:
480/60i, 480/60p, 720p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p
(HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)
Audio
Audio Power Output:
10 W + 10 W, 12 W + 12 W (Woofer)
Speakers (Total):
8
Inputs and Outputs
Audio Out (Variable/Fixed):
1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s):
2 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s):
3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s):
Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s):
1 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s):
1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total):
6 (1 Side/5 Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total):
4 (1 Side/3 Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini):
1 (Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input Format Support:
Yes
USB 2.0:
1 (Side)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (w/ Analog Audio In):
Yes
HDMI™ PC Input:
Yes
S-Video Detection:
Yes
AC Power Input:
1 (Rear)
PC Input Format Support:
Yes (see manual for exact
formats)
Digital Media Port:
1 (Rear)
RS-232C Input(s):
Yes
Ethernet Connection(s):
1 (Rear)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation):
480W
Power Consumption (in Standby):
0.3W
Power Management:
Yes (for PC Input Only)
Power Requirements (voltage):
AC120-240V
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant:
Yes
VESA® Hole Pitch:
400(W) x 300(H); M6 screw, 16mm
length
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
18 Months Parts / 18 Months
Labor
Dimensions
Weight:
114.8 lbs. (52.1kg) with pedestal; 101.6 lbs.
(46.1kg) without pedestal
Measurements:
58.625 x 33.75 x 14.125 in (1486 x 855 x
356mm) with pedestal; 58.625 x 31.625 x 5.875 in (1486 x
803 x 147mm) without pedestal
Supplied Accessories
RM-YD024 Remote Control
2 x AA
AC Power Cord
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Table Top Stand (attached)
Optional Accessories
SU-WL500 Wallmount Bracket
CRU-55SG11/R RubyColor variation Bezel/SP Grill
CRU-55SG11/S Sterling Color variation Bezel/SP Grill
CRU-55SG11/T Bronze Color variation Bezel/SP Grill
CRU-55SG11/N Platinum Color variation Bezel/SP Grill
Color:
Piano Black
UPC Code:
027242739055
1. Requires x.v.Color™ capable video source.
2. Broadband internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps
recommended; 10 Mbps required for HD content. Video quality and
picture size varies and is dependent on broadband speed and delivery
by content provider. Content subject to change.
3. Media streaming requires a PC with Microsoft Windows XP, SP2 or
later or DLNA-compliant media server. Home network required and
sold separately.
4. Special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the
BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.
5. BRAVIA Sync works with select Sony HDTVs and home theater
products.
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BRAVIA Engine, Theatre Sync, Motionflow, 24p True Cinema, x.v. color,
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of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
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