This is HD done the Sony way. The 40″ KDL-40V4100 flat panel HDTV brings 1080p picture quality home with amazing, Sony-exclusive features like the XMB (Xross Media Bar) with 3D graphics, DMex capability so you can add functionality to your TV, and picture quality technologies like ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) and BRAVIA Engine 2 that make images come alive. Add to that a sophisticated, piano black design and 24p capability for getting the most out of Blu-ray Disc and DVD movies, and you have a television that exceeds your expectations. There are also four HDMI inputs and three other HD-capable connections, so there is ample room for expansion.

16:9 Full HD 1080p

16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920 x 1080) accepts any HDTV signal and renders them with optimum resolution.

Motionflow 60Hz technology

Motionflow 60Hz technology allows you to enjoy movies and prime-time TV (film-based content) with a clarity and resolution in motion that will spoil you. Sony’s Motionflow motion-compensation algorithm identifies film content and removes “judder”. That means you’ll get a clearer picture during sweeping pans with reduced visible jerking or stuttering.

DMeX functionality

DMeX functionality lets you expand your HDTV’s capabilities by connecting optional BRAVIA Link Modules, such as the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA Internet Video Link module (sold separately).

Enhanced Xross Media Bar (XMB)

Enhanced Xross Media Bar (XMB) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television’s menus, controls, and user settings.

TV Guide Interactive Program Guide

TV Guide Interactive Program Guide is integrated into Sony’s exclusive Xross Media Bar user interface to deliver continually updated program.

BRAVIA Sync capability

BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony Handycam camcorders using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display.

HDMI and PC connectivity

HDMI and PC connectivity transmit both uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on the same cable for maximum versatility. (4) HDMI inputs deliver up to 1080/60p input capable video content. Additionally, a PC input1(HD-15 pin) offers up to a 1920 x 1080p connection to your PC so you can use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

BRAVIA Engine

BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor significantly reduces noise, enhances overall image detail, and optimizes contrast.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)

Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) dynamically controls the backlight improving contrast and resulting in deep blacks in dark without losing fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture.

24p True Cinema mode

24p True Cinema mode enables you to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) when viewed using a 24p capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player.

S-Force Front Surround enhancement

S-Force Front Surround enhancement function generates realistic, virtual three-dimensional “surround sound” from the two speakers in the TV.

Favorites function

Favorites function features rich graphics capability that makes it easy and fun to quickly access video content.

Voice Zoom

Voice Zoom extracts the “center” sound (where the human voice is positioned) so you can control the volume of commentators.

VESA compatible hole spacing

VESA compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets.

Review By Onecall

Experience the next generation of HD television in all its glory. Full 1080p HD resolution and 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ration offer amazing image detail and color clarity, all on a 46-inch screen. With 3 HDMI inputs, connecting to all your peripherals is a snap. Enjoy crystal-clear, lifelike HD sound, with SRS TruSurround XT™. Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink(R) USB 2.0 connection; a versatile user interface lets you scroll through playlists and pictures. It`s advanced HD entertainment, only from Samsung.

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Review By Vanns

As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When you combine your new KDL40V4100 with a select number of other BRAVIA audio and video products, control functions will also be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With “One Touch Play”, operations that took several steps are reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA KDL40V4100 television will turn on and switch to the correct video input…Simple…Easy…BRAVIA Theatre Sync.

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Review By Amazon

Movies and many prime time TV programs are shot at 24 frames per second. This means that TVs operating at any refresh rate that is not an even multiple of 24 will have to do some interpolation to present the content. TVs operating at at 30Hz or 60Hz traditionally solved this via a method called “2:3 pulldown”. The television repeats the first film frame over the first two fields of video, and the second film frame over the next three fields of video (1, 1, 2, 2, 2), and continues to do this with the 3rd and 4th frames, the 5th and 6th framer (1,1,2,2,2 – 3,3,4,4,4 – 5,5,6,6,6), and so on until 24 frames are displayed over 60 refresh cycles. This discrepancy in the number of times frames are displayed can lead to a jerky motion in filmed material which some viewers notice for example, especially with scenes that pan.

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Review By Crutchfield

High-definition video sources look stunning on the KDL-40V4100, but most people still watch at least some non-HD material. That’s why it’s important to choose a TV with excellent video processing. Sony’s latest BRAVIA Engine 2™ circuitry cleans up lower-res signals by analyzing and processing each scene to enhance picture contrast, reduce noise, and optimize color.

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Review By Sonybraviareviews

A couple of things learned through experience: 1. A flat-panel set does not “play” as large as the old tube models. If you formerly required a 27? convection tube screen, you’ll need 32?-40? to enjoy a similar viewing experience with an LCD flat screen. 2. When watching HDTV telecasts (still only a small percentage of channels), it’s quite likely you’ll notice little to no difference from standard definition if the screen is less than 40?. So if you’re planning on purchase of a 36? or smaller screen, skip the extras. 720p is more than adequate, and most of the other frills can be regarded as needless extra expense.

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