Savor the rich colors and superb high definition picture quality ofa digital LCD and enjoy it at an incredible value. The KDL-26S3000BRAVIA S-Series digital LCD television delivers improvedcolor performance and several picture enhancements thanks to the BRAVIAEngine full digital processor. And the Xross Media Baron-screen menu system makes is simple to quickly access setup functionsand features. For the ultimate convenience, BRAVIA Theatre Sync allows you to control your specially-equipped Sony HDMI components with the touch of a button.
BRAVIA Engine Video Processing System
BRAVIAS-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine full digital videoprocessor for crisp and clear images. Several special pictureenhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to createbetter gradations with more detail, enhance contrast, and dynamicallyimprove color performance.> Digital Noise Reduction Circuits: Reduces block noise and mosquitonoise by using pixel-level filtering to reproduce a clean and clearpicture. And Motion Vector Noise Reduction reduces just the noise inthe video signal for video further reducing unwanted noise and blurartifacts.> Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit: Improves contrast by enhancingall areas from dark to bright in parallel with texture controlproviding a three dimensional picture.> Color Reality signal processing enables the expression of all thecolors of life in vivid detail for dark and bright scenes. Details indark areas of the picture are there, just like they are supposed to be.
Xross Media Bar (XMB) On-Screen Menu System
Xross Media Bar is Sony’s Emmy Awardwinning on-screen navigation that provides quick access to various setup functions and features. For instance selecting different types ofmedia is made fun and easy by scrolling horizontally across icons untilyou find the type of media you are looking for. After selecting themedia type, a list of its content appears as vertical thumbnails. Keyset up menus and features work the same way. The main benefit of theXMB is that users can navigate through on-screen menus without takingtheir eyes off of their TV.
DMeX Compatibility
DMeXcompatibility allows the connection and operation of a whole newcategory of products that is being developed by Sony (sold separately).The first of these products is the optional BRAVIA Internet Video Linkmodule.
BRAVIA Theatre Sync
BRAVIATheatre Sync reduces the hassle and time consuming job of powering up,changing the signal routing, and adjusting other functions to thesimple push of one button. All you need to do is to connect BRAVIATheatre Sync capable products to each other via one HDMI cable. Therest is easy. For instance, the One Push Play function activates bytouching the play button on the remote and BRAVIA Theatre Sync takesover from there. The BRAVIA Home Theatre System and TV turn on. TheDVD input on the BRAVIA Theatre system and TV activates. The TV mutes.And finally the DVD plays. There are two other BRAVIA Theatre Syncfunctions - One-Push Theatre Settings, which provides optimal pictureand sound settings for movies and One-Push System Shut Down for turningoff the entire home entertainment system.
BRAVIA Internet Video Link
The first DMex product to be introduced to the market is the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA InternetVideo Link module (sold separately). The DMX-NV1 can stream availableInternet video from select content providers directly to your TV with abroadband connection without the need for a PC.
S-Force Front Surround
S-ForceFront Surround is a virtual surround sound experience made possibleusing just two front speakers – in select BRAVIA models. To accomplishthis, Sony spent several years studying how our ears work. Byunderstanding exactly how we recognize the origin, direction, volumeand timing differences in sound right and left ear, Sony was able tocreate complex audio processing that delivers dynamic virtual surroundsound without the need to bounce sound off walls and back to thelistener.
HDMI and PC Connectivity
Designedfor maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA S-Series Digital LCD TV line isequipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported,uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technologysupports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channeldigital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. TheHDMI and PC input (HD-15-pin) offer easy connection to your PC,allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV asa computer monitor.
Light Sensor
Intelligentlyadjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room,ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. In a dim room for examplethe screen automatically reduces brightness making it much morecomfortable for viewing.
Freeze Function
Sony’sFreeze Function is a useful function that allows you to temporarilyfreeze the picture in a separate screen while the programming continuesto display. This comes in handy when you want to copy a recipe, phonenumber, etc. that flashes too quickly across your screen. Simply touchthe “Freeze” button on the remote control and copy the details down atyour convenience.
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