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Looking for a spectacular HDTV? Sony brings to you the KDL-40Z4100 -a remarkably stunning and stylish, flat HDTV. This slim bezel design, has a Motionflow of 120Hz for smooth, lifelike images, ACE and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crisp shadow details. This TV’s sensational design is only complemented by its phenomenal image quality. The KDL-40Z4100 also helps you access your digital photo collection over your home network through its DLNA compatibility (DLNA components; sold separately). Also included is the Digital Media Port (DMP) for connecting your digital audio gadgets like walkman music players and the iPod.

Sony KDL-40Z4100 Review – Features & Specifications:

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 37 1/4 x 25 3/4 x 11 in (944 x 654 x 279mm) with pedestal; 37 1/4 x 24 x 2 7/8 in (944 x 608 x 72mm) without pedestal
Weight (Approx.) : 48 lbs. (21.5kg) with pedestal; 40 lbs. (18kg) without pedestal

Audio Features
Audio Out : Fixed
Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
Digital Amplifier : Yes
Dolby® : Dolby® Digital
Sony Original Surround : S-Force® Front
SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes
Voice Zoom : Yes

Power
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 225W
Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.1W
Power Management: Yes (for PC Input Only)
Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

General
* Acceptable Video Signals: 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)

Convenience Features
BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes
Channel Jump : Yes
Channel Labels : Yes
Clock : Yes
Favorite Channel : Yes
HDMI™ CEC Menu Button : Yes
ID-1 Detection : Yes
Info Banner : Yes
Label Inputs : Yes (Auto)
Multiple Language Display : English, Spanish, French
On/Off Timer : Yes
PAP (Picture & Picture) : Yes (Fixed)
PC Input PIP (Picture in Picture) : Yes
Parental Control : Yes
Power Save Mode : Picture Off, Yes
TV Guide On Screen : Yes

Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® compliant : Yes
VESA® Hole Pitch : 300 x 300 / M6
VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

Video Features
24p True Cinema™ Technology: Yes
3D Comb Filter: Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
Deep Colour: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
Light Sensor: [Blank]
Live Colour Creation™ Technology: Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
Motionflow™ 120Hz: Yes
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Video Processing: Yes (Bravia Engine 2™ Technology)
x.v.Color™ Technology: Yes

Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input: 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 6 (5 Rear/1 Side)
Audio Out: 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT: 1 (Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Digital Output
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total): 4 (3 Rear/1 Side)
HDMI™ PC Input Format Support: Yes
PC Input Format Support: 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)

Display
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1
On-Screen Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1
Screen Size (measured diagonally): 40″

General Features
Auto CC on Mute: Yes
DMeX Seamless Upgradeable: Yes

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

The KDL-40Z4100 is Sony’s “prized” model for 2008. Connected to a high definition    signal, this unit can display images that are more realistic and sharper than standard HDTVs. The most impressive feature is the Motionflow- the most natural looking frame interpolation technology as compared to other brands.  Excellent aesthetics!

This stunner has a few minuses like the exorbitant price (though its worth the bucks!), a rear connector location, second tier video engine, (this model is HDReady) which is capable of reproducing resolutions of 480p, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i (all resolutions except the highest; 1080p features Full HD televisions).

HDTVUniverse.com gives the KDL-40Z4100 9/10 stars!