Sony's Grand Wega models have become some of our best-selling big-screen TVs. Their latest XBR '950 series is especially exciting — our first rear-projection LCD TVs to include a built-in tuner for receiving over-the-air digital TV signals. Prepare yourself for the eye-popping beauty of free local HDTV broadcasts (HD-compatible antenna required).
There are two key factors that determine the picture quality of "fixed-pixel" TVs like this XBR Grand Wega: the pixel count of the display panel(s), and the video processing circuitry. The KDF-70XBR950 uses three LCD elements (one each for the red, green, and blue signals), and each is packed with over one million pixels (1386 x 788 — better than 720p). The equally important video processing is powered by the Advanced Wega Engine™ System, which consists of three technologies engineered and designed by Sony:
* Enhanced Direct Digital II: The first step in the digital processing chain, Direct Digital II includes an integrated 3D digital comb filter. This new circuit improves the video signal-to-noise ratio by reducing the number of digital-to-analog conversions.
* Digital Reality Creation™ MultiFunction V1: Upconverts NTSC (analog) signals to near-HD quality. This latest version of DRC lets you adjust the amount of enhancement based on the quality of the input signal, so you'll see clear, stable images no matter what the video source.
* Multi-Image Driver (MID™ X): Specially designed for "fixed-pixel" TVs, MID X's primary job is to scale (convert) all incoming signals to match the display's 1386 x 788-pixel resolution without degrading signal quality. It also provides unique picture-and-picture features like Twin View™ with scalable windows.
Don't confuse this 70" beauty with "old school" rear-projection tube TVs. The KDF-70XBR950's slim, sculpted cabinet is only a little deeper than your typical 27" TV! Besides saving space and weight, LCD panels eliminate misconvergence and other performance limitations of tube-based big-screen TVs, while virtually eliminating the potential for image "burn-in." (This is a great TV for videogame fans.)
To really see Sony's XBR Grand Wega technology at its best, feed this TV your most demanding sources: 1080i and 720p HDTV broadcasts, or progressive-scan DVD (480p). They'll knock your socks off! The TV automatically converts all input sources to a high-resolution progressive output for a picture that is crisp, flicker-free, and effortlessly realistic. A variety of viewing modes lets you re-size the squarish 4:3 aspect ratio of conventional analog signals to fit the Grand Wega's wide screen — you can enjoy its breathtaking 70" picture at all times, without those distracting black bars!
Hooking up a DVD player, VCR, TiVo recorder and PlayStation is no problem because the KDF-70XBR950 has a total of 7 A/V inputs. You'll find 2 HD-compatible component video inputs, plus 4 composite/S-video inputs. Digital video inputs include DVI for compatibility with new-generation satellite HD tuner boxes (and even a few DVD players), plus 3 i.LINK® inputs for use with compatible A/V components (but not computers). And here's a bonus for owners of Sony Memory Stick® digital cameras — a front-panel Memory Stick slot so you can enjoy your digital photos in life-sized color and clarity!
Key Features:
» 70" HDTV (displays all signals at 788p)
» built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) tuner (receives and decodes over-the-air HDTV/SDTV signals)
» widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
» 1386 x 788 pixels
» 130°(H) x 60°(V) viewing angle
» Uniform Brightness Screen™ Technology
» high-contrast protective screen with double anti-reflective coating
» Advanced Wega Engine™ video processing
» adjustable DRC MultiFunction V1 (upconverts non-HD sources)
» CineMotion™ 3-2 pulldown processing
» dual 181-channel NTSC tuners with Twin View 2-tuner PIP
» SRS® TruSurround™ and BBE® sound enhancement circuitry
» multibrand remote control
» 7 A/V inputs, including:
• 4 composite video (3 rear, 1 front)
very cheap hotels Plitvicka Jezera • 4 S-video (3 rear, 1 front)
• 2 rear-panel HD-compatible component video (accepts 1080i/720p/480p/480i signals)
• 1 rear-panel DVI digital video input with HDCP copy protection
» 2 RF inputs for antenna/cable signals
» 3 i.LINK (IEEE 1394) inputs (2 rear, 1 front)
» optical digital output for Dolby® Digital
» Enhanced Memory Stick slot (JPEG/MP3 playback)
» 30 watts total power (5 x 2, plus 20 watts for woofer)
» 71-3/4"W x 45"H x 25-1/2"D
» weight: 204 lbs.
» warranty: 1 year parts & labor
