Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S5100 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theater set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features, such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.
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- A 32-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1
- Unique Sony technologies to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
- Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
- BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link
I had the exact same problem as Vinnie A. I had the KDL-32S5100 in my bedroom and the sound at low levels on this TV is horrible. Multiple inputs HDMI, DVD player and Fios all sounded great on other TVs but this set made low level sound full of static. I replaced my TV with Sony support and the same exact problem! I now have 2 TVs to return that has become a major pain because sony doesn't want return TVs they want to exchange for refurbished TVs. I have spent 8-10 hours on this problem and now I am very frustrated with the set and customer service. Bottom line is if you don't use the speakers on this set then it is great 4 stars for picture (would be 5 but the DVD player only looks good if the total size of the picture is made to fit a 4:3 aspect ratio otherwise the TV stretches or zooms the image and distorts the picture). HDMI picture is great off a PS3 blue ray. Remember the sound is the problem for this set: You have been warned by 2 reviews that say this is a problem at low levels. FYI I am trying to return the sets and look into other brands because Sony has lost their touch, which is sad because my house looks like a sony store. ......
This is my first HDTV purchase, and I'm quite content with everything about the set. The picture is great, there are ample inputs, and the setup was very easy. There are perhaps not as many picture tweaks available as on higher-end Sonys and Samsungs, but you are still getting a Bravia Engine 2 video processor in this set, and the price is really hard to beat. The only thing I'd like to point out is that one of the component inputs doubles as a composite, and you have to set which it is in the menu. This is not readily apparent in the manual and I found out by accident. Overall, I highly recommend this product.......
I enjoy this HDTV very much and the picture is 1st class. My only issue deals with the sound quality. I find it is necessary to turn the volume up quite a bit to understand what being said on TV. There is a setting "clear voice" which eliminates this problem but you must turn off the simulated theater stereo/5.1 setting. In a nut shell if you want to understand conversation on TV at a normal volume you need to listen in mono. I am looking to purchase a theater system to hopefully correct the problem.......
Picture wise, this TV has been good/great. I've had it now for a week and the picture is superbly better than the two year old Samsung 32" LCD it replaced. I did update the firmware but I still notice the contrast shift at times. However, the one glaring issue with this TV (and all Sony KDL-xxS5100 sets as I've found) is the lack of Dolby Digital 5.1 audio output. Yes, the TV has an Optical Digital output that the manual states will output PCM audio. However, it does not list that it is limited to only 2 channel linear PCM audio (which I later found listed under the HDMI input specs on the unit). A call to Sony confirmed the flaw, and that it is intentionally done (though I am waiting to hear from a Sony engineer as to why this is). Frankly, I never considered that an ATSC/QAM tuner would not output 5.1 digital audio since it is part of the signal. And isn't HDTV all about high definition video and audio? This probably isn't a problem for most people unless they don't have a digital cable box and have surround sound, but either way, I'm not sure this can be legal. And like I didn't have enough criteria when I was buying a TV before, but now I have to ask whether it outputs Dolby Digital 5.1?? I'll update if/when I hear back from Sony. In the mean time, I am returning the TV and getting the Panasonic 37" 1080p (which outputs 5.1 and fits in my entertainment cabinet).......
I've spent the greater part of three months reviewing everything on the market. But I always came back to the Sony full HD S series. I have cable with no HD set-up as yet. I was hoping the Sony would give me a much sharper picture even without the HD. (HD is coming to my area) And it did that Big Time. I plan on buying a blueray next week with the Sony System. The Piano Black Laqure finish is beautiful. It's surpassed all my expectations and blew by all the nay sayers. It simply doesn't get any better than this.......
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