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Sony Plasma TV Specifications

Sony KDE-42XS955 Plasma Display

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The new KDE-42XS955 Sony Plasma WEGA High Definition Television delivers amazing detail and clarity that will change the way you view television. Featuring the third generation fully Digital WEGA Engine system and a beautiful 16:9 aspect ratio, the 42" KDE-42XS955 Sony Plasma TV produces picture Resolution that is sure to impress. In addition to its ATSC Tuner, if features MID-X Multi Image Driver Circuitry for gorgeous picture in picture and CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology allowing for enhanced customization. Its stylish semi-floating glass panel design is sure to compliment any decor. You can even listen to MP3 Audio and view your photos with the built-in Enhanced Memory Stick Media slot.

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Plasma Display Specifications
Screen Size	42" diagonal
Screen Aspect	16:9
Contrast Ratio	[not published]
Brightness	[not published]
Pixel Pitch	[not published]
hSync	[not published]
vSync	[not published]
Color System	NTSC, ATSC
Data Signals	(N/A)
TV Scan Lines	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Input Terminals
Composite Video	3 (RCA)
S-Video	3 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video	2 (RCA x 3)
HDMI Interface	1
Stereo Audio In	5 (RCA L/R)
Serial Control (RS232C)	1 (9-pin mini d-Sub)
Output Terminals
Stereo Audio	1 (RCA L/R)
Plasma Monitor Accessories
Audio Amplifier	25W x 2
Speakers	Built In Speakers
Mounting Options	Table Stand Included
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply	200-240V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption	[not published]
Dimensions	44 7/8 x 29 5/8 x 14 1/4" (w/stand)
Weight	124.56 lbs.
FCC Class	FCC Class B, Home Use

Key Features of the Sony KDE-42XS955 42" Plasma Monitor

• 42" HDTV plasma monitor, 1024 x 1024 native resolution
• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio Plasma TV
• ALiS panel technology (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces)
• Wide 160° viewing angle
• High-contrast screen with double anti-reflective coating
• Advanced 3rd-generation Wega Engine System
• Adjustable DRC MultiFunction V1 (upconverts NTSC signals)
• CineMotion 3-2 pulldown processing
• 181-channel NTSC tuner
• Twin View PIP (split-screen)
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 25 watts x 2
• SRS TruSurround for enhanced 2-speaker sound
• Multibrand remote control
• 6 A/V inputs, including:
• 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 side)
• 3 S-video (2 rear, 1 side)
• 2 HD-compatible rear-panel component video
• 1 rear-panel HDMI input with HDCP copy protection
• 2 RF inputs for antenna/cable
• Enhanced Memory Stick slot (JPEG/MP3 playback)
• Energy Star compliant
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year parts & labor

Sony Plasma Technology

WEGA Engine System Plasma TV Sony's unique WEGA Engine system solution optimizes the potential of Grand WEGA to achieve high picture quality. Various signals such as RF standard definition broadcasts, composite video, component video, high definition video (interlaced or progressive) and even Memory Stick images benefit from this process. The WEGA Engine system converts all signals into the digital domain and applies an entire system of processes. The result? Better resolution and sharpness, higher contrast, less digital noise, and greater picture dimension.

Cinemotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology preserves the integrity of movie film frames to create great images.

MID-X Multi Image Driver Circuitry is specially designed for fixed pixel displays. It performs two major functions scaling all incoming standard and high definition signals to the configuration of the panel without degrading signal quality, and providing unique Twin-View scalable picture-and-picture features once impossible for fixed pixel displays. Watch SD and HD on the same screen at the same time.

DRC (Digital Reality Creation) MultiFunction Circuitry Unlike conventional, line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes.

Convenience Features

Integrated ATSC Tuner for HDTV allows the reception of local, off-air digital broadcasts providing the viewing of free, true high-definition network programming without the addition of a set top box or a monthly fee.

Digital Cable Ready with CableCARD Slot A set of hardware specifications that are defined to include a removable security module, which separates the cable operator's proprietary conditional access system from the retail digital cable device, to enable portability of the host to other cable networks.

Memory Stick Media Enhanced Playback allows you to view digital photos (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) and mix in MP3 music from your Memory Stick media on your LCD projection TV.

High Contrast Protective Screen
This television has a screen with a scratch-resistant dark tint surface that increases black level, resulting in brilliant colors.

Double Anti-Reflective Coating
This treatment is applied to the high-contrast screen so pictures remain vivid and contrast remains rich and vibrant. In addition, the double anti-reflective coating eliminates glare from room lights.

Freeze Function
This function allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. The TV 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.

Favorite Channel
This feature allows you to store and quickly access 16 of your favorite channels.

Video Mode
You can select Vivid, Standard, or Pro. The Vivid setting enhances picture contrast and sharpness. The Standard setting displays a standard picture for normal viewing environments. The Pro setting displays a picture with minimum enhancements.

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

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.

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, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. In addition, the remote can control certain Sony AV receivers and 5.1 DVD AV systems.

Audio System Features

S-Master 1-Bit Digital Amplifier Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise.

Sound Effects
To enhance the sound, you can select TruSurround, which adds a three-dimensional sound to stereo programs, or Simulated, which adds a surround-like effect to mono-channel programs. The sound effects can be turned off.

Audio Out
The TV has a rear-panel audio output, which consists of left and right RCA audio jacks. Using the menu, you can select one of the following audio out settings: Fixed or Variable.

Subwoofer Output
The subwoofer RCA jack allows you to add a powered subwoofer to this display.

Terminals and Connections

HDMI Interface (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).

Component Video Inputs
The component video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i signals.

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