3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

	A Display First, you’ll need a 3D-ready display–whether it’s a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
	A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you’ll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
	3D Content 3D content–the actual entertainment, in other words–will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it’s a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
	3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered “active shutter” glasses, others polarized “passive” glasses. You’ll need one pair per viewer, and they’ll have to be compatible with your display, whether they’re the same brand, or a pair of “universal” glasses designed to work across brands.
	HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you’ll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

January 2011
Looking for HDTV that delivers more of everything you want? Sony’s 46-inch KDL-46EX720 3D HDTV may be just what you’re after. Sony delivers state-of-the-art technology for even smoother high-speed action scenes and a vivid, lifelike picture. Simple Internet connectivity gives you streaming media, Skype video calling, access to your own files over your home network, and then some. And if you like your entertainment with an extra dimension, just add some 3D glasses for the ultimate in immersion.

3D video and cutting-edge HD technologies in an ultra-thin LED HDTV. Click here for a larger image

Internet Access Plus Incredible Picture Quality–Even in 3D

See It All in 3D

Enjoy incredible depth and a sharp, full HD 1080p picture from a leader in 3D technology (3D Active Glasses will be required, sold separately). Plus, the technologies that make a great 3D HDTV make for even better 2D programming.

Edge LED Backlighting

Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony’s Edge LED Backlighting. This technology sharpens image contrast, giving an amazingly crisp picture that you’ll notice right away. In addition to being more energy efficient than other backlighting technoligies, this also allows for a slimmer, sleeker design.

X-Reality Engine

Enjoy a vivid, lifelike picture experience. Sony’s X-Reality engine brings out the best by analyzing each scene so you see sharpened images, and high-contrast detail.

Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony’s Edge LED Backlighting.

Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices.

Share your photos or listen to your favorite music via USB. Or add a USB Wi-Fi adapter for an easy home network connection.

MotionFlow XR 240

See smooth and precise detail during fast-action scenes. Sony’s Motionflow XR 240 technology for fast action movies and sports by reducing blur caused by quick camera movements, enhancing image sharpness, and overall creates a clearer picture.

Internet Streaming & Connectivity

• Internet Streaming & Widgets
  Enjoy Internet favorites on your television. In addition to Qriocity, watch hit movies with Netflix, popular TV shows on Hulu Plus, or user-generated video on YouTube. Or listen to personalized music on Pandora, and plenty more–enjoy a huge selection of Internet content at your fingertips. And with Internet Widgets, you can access news headlines, weather updates, or play games while you watch TV.

• Skype Ready
  Easily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype! Enjoy free high definition Skype-to–Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach the Sony compact microphone/camera for Skype (required, sold separately) and see your friends on the big screen.
• Wi-Fi Ready
  Going wireless is easy with the UWA-BR100 Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately). Just plug it in and get ready to stream movies, photos, music and videos straight to your TV from the Internet or your home network. If you’d prefer a wired connection, use the built-in Ethernet port and you’re all set.
• DLNA Streaming
  Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices like your PC, Playstation 3 system, network storage, etc.

Presence Sensor

Save energy when you’re not around. This television’s built-in motion sensor has the ability to scan the room and detect movement. If the sensor detects no movement, it automatically turns off the picture, leaving only sound. After more time and no movement, the TV turns itself off minimizing any unnecessary power draw.

Navigation Made Easy

Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture settings while watching your favorite program.

Faster Start-Up

The Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions. Why wait for your entertainment?

USB Input

A handy USB port lets you share your photos on the big screen, or even listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and you’re good to go.

BRAVIA Sync Compatible

If you’ve got other Sony devices in your home theater setup this will come in handy. Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices–including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders, and Cyber-shot digital still cameras–all with one remote control.

LightSensor Technology

Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room. Get the best picture day or night, without any manual adjustments.

KDL-46EX720 Select Specifications

Sony 2011 HDTV Comparison

Series:	BX320	BX420	EX520	EX523	EX620	EX720	NX720	HX820	HX929
Models:	22″, 32″	32″, 40″, 46″	32″, 40″, 46″	32″, 40″, 46″	40″, 46″, 55″	32″, 40″, 46″, 55″, 60″	46″, 55″, 60″	46″, 55″	46″, 55″
Panel Type	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	Edge LED	Edge LED	Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Intelligent Peak LED
HD 720p		–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Full HD 1080p	–
3D Ready	–	–	–	–	–
Video Processing	BRAVIA Engine 3	BRAVIA Engine 3	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality Engine	X-Reality PRO Engine	X-Reality PRO Engine
Motionflow	–	–	–	–	120Hz	XR 240	XR 240	XR 480	XR 960
Presence Sensor	–	–						With Face Detection	With Face Detection
LightSensor
Internet Video	–	–
Internet Widgets	–	–
DLNA	–	–
Wireless LAN	–	–	Ready	Integrated	Ready	Ready	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Ethernet	–	–
HDMI	2	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Composite A/V	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Digital Audio Output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
HDMI PC Input
USB 2.0 Port	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
MP3 Playback
JPEG Playback
MPEG 1/2 Video Playback
TV Guide Onscreen	–	–

What’s in the Box

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX720 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV, Remote Control (RM-YD063), Power Cable, Table Top Stand/Hardware, Documentation

February 2011
Samsung’s D450 series makes a great entry-point for Plasma TVs. With a 720p resolution, an ultra fast response time, and 600Hz subfield motion technology, you get a crystal-clear image. Samsung’s ConnectShare also allows you to connect a USB flash drive to enjoy some video, music, or pictures.

All the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Click here for a larger image

Make the Most of Movie Night

Plasma Display

Samsung’s Plasma HDTVs deliver all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Compared to other types of displays, Plasma offers high contrast ratios, gorgeously saturated colors, and allows for wide viewing angles, so every seat in the house is a great one.

600Hz Subfield HD Motion

For TV shows and movies, 600Hz subfield motion technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear. 600Hz subfield motion is a measurement for comparing Plasma pixel response and screen refresh rates to that of LCD/LED displays.

Samsung’s new Plus One design offers a bigger screen with a more narrower frame.

600Hz subfield technology makes contours crisper and scrolling text sharper.

“Plus One” Design

Samsung’s Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with a bigger picture and a narrower outer frame, for an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors’ models.

Ultra-Fast Response Time

A fast .001ms response time optimizes fast motion video content. Because it can track fast-moving images without motion blur, plasma is ideal for watching action-packed sports or playing video games.

ConnectShare Movie

Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the PN51D450′s USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.

Quality Sound

Get crisp, clear sound with 10 watts through two speakers and advanced SRS technology. SRS’ TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints–inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound.

ENERGY STAR Compliant

The PN51D450 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.

PN51D450 Select Specifications

What’s in the Box

PN51D450 51-inch PDP HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation

Samsung 2011 PDP Feature Comparison

Series	D8000	D7000	D6500	D550	D530	D490	D450
Screen Sizes	51″, 59″, and 64″	51″, 59″, and 64″	51″ and 59″	51″, 59″, and 64″	51″ and 59″	43″ and 51″	43″ and 51″
Bezel Design	Brushed Metal	Brushed Metal	Brushed	ToC	ToC	High Glossy	High Glossy
Bezel/Depth	Ultra-Slim	Ultra-Slim	Ultra-Slim	Slim	Slim	Slim	Slim
Stand	Quad	Titan Square	Silver Square	Black Square	Black Square	Black Square	Glossy Square
Scan Format	Full HD	Full HD	Full HD	Full HD	Full HD	HD	HD
600Hz Subfield Motion
3D Picture
Rel Black Filter
Local Contrast Enhancer
Samsung Apps
Your Video
Search All
Web Browser (w/ QWERTY remote)
Skype
HDMI Inputs	4	4	4	4	2	3	2
USB Ports	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Built-in WiFi
Allshare

Internet-Ready Devices

Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

LV5500 1080P LED TV

The LV5500 delivers LED picture quality along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant entertainment with LG Smart TV*, and with TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate, sports and action movies never looked better.

THE EASIEST ACCESS TO LIMITLESS CONTENT.

LG Smart TV lets you access a limitless world of entertainment in a way that’s easier and more fun than ever before. It’s smart made simple.

CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD

We put all your LG Smart TV entertainment—from apps to streaming video to live TV—all in one place, and just how you want it.

INNOVATIVE
MOTION-SENSING REMOTE

Our LG Smart TV has a smart way to control it. The Magic Motion remote is easy to use, with intuitive point-and-click control and just five buttons.

ACCESS UNLIMITED CONTENT FROM:

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

• 

  YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES.

  Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG’s LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs.

• 

  LESS BLUR. MORE ACTION.

  TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.

• 

  CUT LOOSE WHEN YOU’RE
  WIFI READY.

  Getting your LG broadband–enabled TV connected to online contest is easy when you are WiFi Ready. If you have existing wireless broadband, setting it up is simple and you don’t need to worry about messy wires.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

DOUBLE THE DETAIL.

This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.

MAKE DIGITAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE.

To build a digital network, you need digital devices. That’s obvious. But unless those devices are compatible, it won’t be much of a network. DLNA Certified devices work together.

SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY.

Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they’re on) modes. ENERGY STAR–qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units.

FIND THE PERFECT PICTURE.

Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.

VIEW IT IN THE RIGHT LIGHT.

Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

WISE AND NOT WASTEFUL.

With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.

ISFCCC READY.

LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both daytime and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.

* Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped wtih all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase may be required. The Hulu Plus service is projected to be available via a firmware update in June 2011. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.

LG 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison

Series	LW6500	LW5600	LV5500	LV3700	LV3500	LV2500	LK520	LK450	LK330
Models:	47″, 55″, 65″	47″, 55″	42″, 47″, 55″	42″, 47″, 55″	37″, 42″	22″, 26″, 32″	42″, 47″, 55″	32″, 37″, 42″	32″
High Definition Resolution	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	720p	1080p	1080p	720p
LG Smart TV
TruMotion	120Hz/240Hz	120Hz	120Hz				120Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ration	9M:1	8M:1	5M:1	4M:1	3M:1	1M:1	150k:1	100k:1	70k:1
LG Cinema 3D
2D to 3D Conversion
LED Plus w/Local Dimming
Magic Motion Remote				Y, sold sep.
Wi-Fi Ready
DLNA Certified
LED Backlighting
Intelligent Sensor
Picture Wizard II
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Smart Energy Saving
ISFccc Ready
HDMI/USB	4, 2	4, 2	4, 2	3, 2	3, 1	3, 1	3, 1	3, 1	3, 1

List Price: $ 1,599.99

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