KDL-40EX501
40" BRAVIA® EX501 Series HDTV
Experience Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images
with the Sony® BRAVIA EX501-Series HDTV. Features incredible motion
performance so you enjoy crisp, uid motion during fast-action scenes plus
LightSensor™ Technology that automatically adjusts brightness based on a
room’s lighting.
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).
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Motionow™ 120Hz Technology
Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionow™ 120Hz technology. Motionow™
120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies
Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, uid and realistic viewing experience during
fast-action scenes.
BRAVIA Engine™ 2
Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color & contrast and signicantly 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.
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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 Inputs
3
Specications
Audio
Audio Power
Output
Speaker
Conguration
Speakers (Total) 2
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio
Out
5.1ch Through Out
(Handycam)
Alternate Audio
(Digital)
20W (10W x 2)
2
Yes
Yes
yes
Audio Out Fixed
Auto Mute (on no
signal)
Auto SAP 20FM/10AM
Clear Voice Yes
Dolby® Dolby® Digital
Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)
Sound Mode
Yes
Yes
Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound®
Automatic Volume
Control
Stereo System MTS
Surround Eect
Convenience Features
Auto Photo Mode via USB
Auto Picture
Setting w/ HDMI™
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Yes
Cinema, Music, Live
Sports, Game
Cinema, Photo,
Graphics, Game
BRAVIA® Sync™
Menu Button
Channel Block
(with password)
Channel Jump Yes
Channel Labels Yes
Channel Surf Yes
Edit Channel
Labels
Favorites (Simple
UI)
ID-1 Detection Yes
Info Banner PSIP, XDS
Input Skip Manual
Label Inputs Yes
Multiple Language
Display
On-Screen Display
for External Input
Parental Control Yes
Picture
Adjustments Lock
Picture Frame
Mode
PIP (Picture in
Picture)
Program Block Yes
Scene Select
Short Banner Yes
Show/Hide
Channels
Sleep Timer Yes
Theatre Mode
(Theatre Button)
USB Application(s)
USB Player Yes
White Balance RGB Gain/Bias
Yes (on Remote
Control)
Yes
Yes
Yes
English, French, Spanish
Yes
Yes
Yes
PC Input(HD15/HDMI)
& TV Channel/CVBS/
(HDMI)/(Component)
Auto, Cinema, Sports,
Photo, Music, Game,
Graphics, General
Yes
Yes
Photo Viewer (jpeg),
Music Player (mp3),
Video Player (mpeg1),
Video Player (mpeg2
TS)
Design Features
Stand Swivel Yes
Stand Swivel
Range
Le 20°/Right 20°
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution Full HD 1080(1920x1080)
Dynamic Contrast
Ratio
Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)
Viewing Angle
(Right/Le)
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down)
150,000:1
40"
178(89/89)
178(89/89)
Energy Saving & Eciency
Backlight O
Mode
Dynamic Backlight
Control
Eco Settings Yes
Estimated
Annual Energy
Consumption
(kWh)
Idle TV Standby Yes
Power Saving
Modes
Yes
Yes
175.0 kWh
Yes
General Features
Closed Captions
(CC)
Finish (Surface
Color)
HDMI™ InstaPort Yes
Start Up Sony Logo
Display
Analog, Digital
PianoBlack
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input 1 (Rear) Pigtail
Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total)
Audio Out 1(Rear)
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s)
Composite Video
Input(s)
Digital Audio
Output(s)
HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)
HDMI™ PC Input Yes
PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)
RF Connection
Input(s)
USB 2.0 1(Side)
4 (1 Side / 3 Rear)
2 (Rear) (1 xed/1
selectable)
2 (1 Side/1 Rear)
Optical Digital Output 1 (Rear)
4 (2 Side/2 Rear)
1 (Rear)
1 (Rear)
Power
Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.
Power
Consumption (in
Standby)
Power
Requirements
(frequency)
Power
Requirements
(voltage)
180W Max
Less than 0.23W
(AC120V), Less than
0.4W (AC240V)
60Hz
AC 120V
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Packaging
Materials
Printed Materials FSC Certied
Product Materials
Recycled Carton (more
than 20%)
Recycled Carton (more
than 40%)
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch 300x300(40")
VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible
Yes
Sensing Features
Ambient Sensor Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Term
36 Months Labor
TV System
VHF: 2-13ch
Channel
Coverage
Color System NTSC
Number of Tuners
(Analog)
Number of Tuners
(Digital)
Tuner (Cable) QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) ATSC™ / NTSC
TV System
(Analog)
TV System (Digital) ATSC
UHF: 14-69ch
CATV (analog): 1-135ch
CATV (digital) : 1-135ch
1(Hybrid)
1(Hybrid)
M
Video Features
24p True Cinema™
Technology
3D Comb Filter Yes
4:3 Default Yes
Advanced
Contrast Enhancer
(ACE)
Auto Wide Yes
Cinema Mode Yes
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology
Live Color™
Technology
Motionow™
Technology
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Picture Mode Vivid, Standard, Custom
Video Processing
Wide Mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
120Hz
Yes
BRAVIA Engine 2™
Technology
Normal, Zoom, Wide
Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for
PC)
Dimensions (Approx.)
39 1/8 x 25 1/8 x 10 1/4"
Dimensions
(Approx.)
(992 x 636 x 260mm)
with pedestal; 39 1/8
x 23 5/8 x 4" (992 x
599 x 99mm) without
pedestal
Weights and Measurements