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Sony Grand WEGA KDF-50WE655 50-Inch LCD Projection TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 154
Dimensions (in): 58 x 42 x 22
MPN: KDF50WE655
Model: KDF50WE655
UPC: 027242648500
EAN: 0027242648500
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| Features:
| • | Vivid, high-definition, slim-chassis LCD projection television with 50-inch screen and ATSC (HDTV) tuner; 54.1 x 36.5 x 17.8 inches (W x H x D) | | • | Lightweight design with bright, high-contrast screen; CableCARD compatibility removes the need for a separate digital cable box | | • | 3.28 million dots resolution for stunning detail and clarity; fixed-pixel display and constant light prevent image flicker | | • | CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal removes redundant video information to display a film-frame-accurate picture from movie sources | | • | WEGA Engine system keeps images in the digital domain; an optical engine ensures high resolution, corner to corner |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's cutting-edge, 50-inch KDF-50WE655 LCD projection television is loaded with great features, from integrated NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners to Sony's WEGA Engine system, digital cable readiness, and the latest digital-video interface, HDMI. The 86-pound LCD projection television is also easy to position, and its relatively modest chassis--standing under 18 inches deep--won't push you out of your house. The set's liquid-crystal display frees you from having to make convergence adjustments or having to worry about image burn-in. Instead you get incredible detail (more than 3 million pixels), high contrast, and even, corner-to-corner brightness from the set's user-replaceable 100-watt UHP (ultra high pressure) lamp. The screen features a wide, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts, and the KDF-50WE655 offers compatibility with standard-definition 480i, enhanced-definition 480p, and high-definition 720p and 1080i signals. Sony's Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry ensures high picture resolution, while proprietary Direct Digital Circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source. Sony's CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal is a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. The set's WEGA Engine system maximizes picture performance from any video source by minimizing the number of digital-to-analog conversion processes. This full digital processing engine includes Sony's MID-X (Multi Image Driver), which maintains the integrity of a converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process; and a proprietary optical engine, which employs a trio of Sony's wide-XGA, high-resolution LCD panels, 1 for each of the RGB signals (resulting in a total of 3.28 million dots of resolution). The optical engine also features a special 11-element lens system responsible for the lightweight, ultra-slim cabinet. The lens system bends the light path, creating an ultra-short focal point while maintaining high brightness. This proprietary system delivers vivid images from the center of the screen all the way to the edges. The set includes numerous other features. - TwinView PIP (picture-in-picture) lets you view any 2 sources simultaneously, even at different image resolutions.
- A Memory Stick media slot (compatible with Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Duo media) grants convenient viewing of JPEG and MPEG-1 files. It can also display customized slide shows using MP3 files for background music.
- Channel Fix lets you select a specific TV channel (3, for example) for cable box reception. Then you can control a compatible cable box via the TV remote without inadvertently changing the TV from Channel 3.
- Authorized CableCARD ability means the set will receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.
- Sony's exclusive S-Master 1-bit digital amplifier produces 15 watts per channel (x 2), ensuring high power for superb, clear dialog.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link the set with any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multichannel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty/registration information.
Product Description
Sony's new KDF-50WE655 Grand WEGA Integrated LCD Rear Projection High Definition Television delivers outstanding detail and clarity that will change the way you view television. Featuring a beautiful 16: 9 aspect ratio and high definition television display, the KDF-50WE655 produces picture resolution that is sure to impress. In addition to its ATSC Tuner, if features MID -X Multi Image Driver Circuitry for beautiful picture in picture and CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology allowing for enhanced customization. Its slim tabletop 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. Its TruSurround SRS audio sound system complements its widescreen display, ensuring that picture and sound are equally pleasing.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 What does an LCD HD monitor look like without HD signals... January 18, 2005
80 out of 84 found this review helpful
I'd like to start this review with a disclaimer. I am very happy with the TV. It works exactly the way it's supposed to. Problem is, nobody who sells the thing tells you how it's SUPPOSED to work.
When you are looking at these things in the store, notice that there is always a DVD playing, or they have the set turned to Discovery HD Theater. There is a reason for this. An LCD HD monitor that is showing a regular (I think analog) or even a digital signal will not show well. The picture quality is lower than that of a regular CRT TV in these cases due to the extreme pixelation of the image.
However, if you position the TV correctly in your viewing space, some of this will be aleviated. For a 50 inch TV, you should sit back between 10-15 feet from the screen. From that far, you really won't see the pixels, so it won't bother you. (You can definitely tell the difference between HD and non-HD from this disctance still). This viewing disctance is what the manufacturers tell you to do. Do not buy this TV and sit 8 feet away and expect to be happy with it.
I say all this not to harp on Sony. THEIR PRODUCT WORKS JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE'S LCD!!! You should know this because currenlty only 10-15 channels are broadcast in HD depending on your vendor and region. Therefore - if you have 150 channels, 90% will not be in HD, so the majority of your viewing will be pixelated.
OK - all that said - it's a great TV. All the pro's have already been discussed - so I won't go there.
Excellent picture in every way except black level and 480p December 5, 2004
48 out of 49 found this review helpful
This TV is capable of astounding IMAX-like pictures when viewing a good HDTV signal. Has very good 480i/NTSC up-conversion but only so-so at 480p. That's because the advanced video processing menu option is only available for 480i and NTSC, not 480p (progressive). As a consequence the TV does a really amazing job at up-converting ordinary analog tv signals and 480i DVD output. But 480p component/DVI DVD is NOT as good as 480i component DVD, at least with my Denon 1910. The sony's 480i up-converter even has an edge over the Denon's 720p and 1080i internal DVI up-converters. Too bad you can't get 480i over DVI.
As others have noted, black level is mediocre. The screen puts out a glow during dark scenes that can't be adjusted away. You don't really notice it in a brightly lit room. But in a dark room it is very much apparent. Before buying, judge for yourself by playing Harry Potter 3 or other dark movie in a dark room. Turning on the DVD player's black level boost can help separate dark scenes from the background glow without compromising normally lit scenes.
After about a month, I got use to the glow and don't really notice it except during extended, very dark scenes.
 Incredible picture November 29, 2004
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is the best 50" I've seen at any price. A previous reviewer complained that the bulb blew after 30 min. Well, This happens sometimes. I've had light bulbs blow that fast. All he had to do was go to Circuit City and get another. He then could have installed it himself, an easy chore. To return a TV because the bulb went is simply foolish.
Update:
I wrote the above based on what I saw in the store. I now have had this TV for one week and Still think it's great. This tv converts standard signals to HDTV like resolution which works very well. The standard signals are the best I've ever seen, very HDTV like. Some people complain that LCD TV's don't produce deep blacks well. This may bother some but I don't notice it at all. The TV, while not flat, is only 17" thick and weighs only 83 lbs. It has built in hand holds so 2 people han easily pick it up and carry it around. It has more inputs than I'll ever need (8 components). Thre are optical and coaxial digital outs for surround sound. I couldn't be more satisfied. For $2700 at Circuit City I consider this a bargain.
Update 2:
Sept 30 2005, After 10 months no change of opinion. We watch the TV every day. No problems at all. Still a great picture.
 NICE TV BUT.....BUT........BUT....NO VIDEO OUTPUTS ! December 26, 2004
23 out of 55 found this review helpful
I bought this tv from sears and as noted by another person in this column, the bulb went out in 15 minutes and i also had to take it back to sears to get another one. My biggest concern is that i bought this 2600 dollar tv assuming that since it came from SONY, it must be of the latest technology. well, it is except that it does not have VIDEO OUTPUT. How stupid sony can be that it made such an amazing tv but did not give any video outputs. review product description and you will notice it has all kind of inputs but NO OUTPUT. this is the stupidest blunder sony ever made. If i had known this, i would not have bought this tv. now since my satellite receiver does not have multiple outputs and my vcr just like any other vcr's does not have s-video inputs,it is truly a puzzle to figure out what i do to be able to record some tv programs or satellite tv cable programs to my vcr. dont buy this tv if you want to record anything as it might get really complicated since this tv has no video outputs.
 Looked great in the store, but..... December 4, 2004
19 out of 25 found this review helpful
I must admit I am only an amature when it comes to this stuff, but both myself and my son noticed that even though the picture colour and image quality were great, turn the lights out and the whole thing gets washed with internal ambient light. Try as we might, we could not get the black pitch to a suitable level. We are considering trading it in for something else. When an HD source was used, it was awesome. So, even though the set has everything we could possibly want, that one thing just annoyed me to no end.
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