ShopVSC |Sony KDL-55EX500 55” BRAVIA® EX500-Series HDTV Television

Full HD 1080p Resolution
Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).²
Motionflow™ 120Hz Technology
Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology. Motionflow™ 120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.
BRAVIA Engine™ 2
Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color & contrast and significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital processor.
Ambient Sensor
Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting.
LightSensor™ Technology
Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor™ technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Capable
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.¹
USB Input
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
7 HD Inputs³
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, including four HDMI™ inputs to connect a Blu-ray Disc™ player, PlayStation®3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment. Two HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

Audio

Audio Power Output: 20W (10W x 2)
Speaker Configuration: 2
Speakers (Total): 2

Audio Features

5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
Alternate Audio (Digital): yes
Audio Out: Fixed
Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
Auto SAP: 20FM/10AM
Clear Voice: Yes
Dolby®: Dolby® Digital
Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation): Yes
Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control: Yes
Stereo System: MTS
Surround Effect: Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game

Convenience Features

Auto Photo Mode: via USB
Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI™: Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game
Auto Shut-off: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control)
Channel Block (with password): Yes
Channel Jump: Yes
Channel Labels: Yes
Channel Surf: Yes
Edit Channel Labels: Yes
Favorites (Simple UI): Yes
ID-1 Detection: Yes
Info Banner: PSIP, XDS
Input Skip: Manual
Label Inputs: Yes
Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component)
Parental Control: Yes
Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
Picture Frame Mode: Yes
Program Block: Yes
Scene Select: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General
Short Banner: Yes
Show/Hide Channels: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes
USB Application(s): Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
USB Player: Yes
White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias