40" BRAVIA® EX401 Series HDTV
Ambient Sensor adjusts color based on room light
LightSensor
™ adjusts backlight with room light
BRAVIA Engine
™ 2 fully digital video processor
USB port for photos, music & video playback
BRAVIA®
Sync
™
controls compatible devices w/ one remote
7 HD Inputs (4 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 PC)
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).
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 Engine
™ 2 Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life
-
like images while optimizing color & contrast and
significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital processor.
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.
BRAVIA®
Sync
™ Compatible 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.
7 HD Inputs 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.
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
40" BRAVIA® EX401 Series HDTV
Please visit the Dealer Network for current
information at www.sony.com/dn
Features
General
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color):
PianoBlack
HDMI™
InstaPort:
Yes
Display
Backlight Type: CCFL
Display Device: LCD
Video
Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology:
Yes
Wide Mode: Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full
(Full1-2 for PC)
3D Comb Filter:
Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction:
Yes
Auto Wide:
Yes
4:3 Default:
Yes
24p True Cinema
™ Technology:
Yes
Picture Mode:
Vivid, Standard, Custom
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE):
Yes
Cinema Mode:
Yes
Live Color™ Technology:
Yes
Audio
Auto SAP:
20FM/10AM
Auto Mute (on no signal):
Yes
Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control:
Yes
Audio Out:
Fixed
Stereo System:
MTS
Dolby®: Dolby® Digital
Alternate Audio (Digital): yes
Surround Effect:
Cinema, Music, Live Sports,
Game
5.1 Channel Audio Out:
Yes
Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice,
Custom
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam):
Yes
Clear Voice:
Yes
Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation):
Yes
Convenience
Channel Jump:
Yes
Multiple Language Display:
English, French,
Spanish
Info Banner:
PSIP, XDS
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Power Save Mode:
Yes
Input Skip: Manual
Channel Surf:
Yes
Channel Block (with password):
Yes
Edit Channel Labels:
Yes
Label Inputs:
Yes
ID-
1 Detection:
Yes
USB Application(s): Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music
Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video
Player (mpeg2 TS)
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button):
Yes
Show/Hide Channels:
Yes
Auto Shut
-off:
Yes
BRAVIA®
Sync™:
Yes
Parental Control:
Yes
BRAVIA®
Sync
™
Menu Button:
Yes (on Remote
Control)
On-Screen Display for External Input:
Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture):
PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV
Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component)
Channel Labels:
Yes
Program Block:
Yes
Short Banner:
Yes
Auto Photo Mode: via USB
Picture Adjustments Lock:
Yes
White Balance:
RGB Gain/Bias
Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™:
Cinema, Photo,
Graphics, Game
Scene Select:
Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music,
Game, Graphics, General
Favorites (Simple UI):
Yes
Ambient Sensor:
Yes
Picture Frame Mode:
Yes
Start Up Sony Logo Display:
Yes
USB Player:
Yes
Specifications
Display
Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178(89/89)
Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178(89/89)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 140,000:1
Screen Size (measured diagonally): 40"
Display Resolution: Full HD 1080(1920x1080)
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV System
Tuner (Cable):
QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial):
ATSC™ / NTSC
Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-
13ch
UHF: 14-69ch
CATV (analog): 1-
135ch
CATV (digital) : 1-
135ch
TV System (Analog):
M
Number of Tuners (Analog):
1(Hybrid)
Number of Tuners (Digital):
1(Hybrid)
TV System (Digital): ATSC
Color System: NTSC
Video
Video Signal: 1080/60p (HDMI™ / COMPONENT),
1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ ONLY), 720/60p,
480/60p, 480/60i
Audio
Audio Power Output:
20W (10W x 2)
Speakers (Total): 2
Speaker Configuration: 2
Inputs and Outputs
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s):
2 (Rear) (1
fixed/1 selectable)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1 Side/1 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output - 1
(Rear)
RF Connection Input(s):
1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 4 (1 Side / 3 Rear)
Audio Out:
1(Rear)
HDMI™
Connection(s) (Total):
4 (2 Side/2 Rear)
PC In (D-
Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini):
1 (Rear)
USB 2.0: 1(Side)
HDMI™
PC Input:
Yes (see owner's manual for
supported timings)
AC Power Input: 1 (Rear) AC Socket
Power
Power Consumption (in Standby):
Less than
0.23W (AC120V), Less than 0.4W (AC240V)
Power Requirements (voltage):
AC 120V
Power Requirements (frequency):
60Hz
Power Consumption (in Operation) max.:
170W
Max
Regulation and Standard Compliance
VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible:
Yes
VESA® Hole Pitch: 300x300(40")
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 18 Months Labor
Energy Saving & Efficiency
Power Saving Modes:
Yes
Eco Settings:
Yes
Dynamic Backlight Control:
Yes
Backlight Off Mode:
Yes
Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh):
179.0 kWh
Idle TV Standby:
Yes
Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star:
97.3W
Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy
Star:
0.23W
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Product Materials:
Recycled Carton (more than
40%)
Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more
than 20%)
Printed Materials:
FSC Certified
Dimensions
Weight: 35.1 lbs. (15.9kg) with pedestal; 30.7 lbs.
(13.9kg) without pedestal
Measurements:
39 1/8 x 25 x 9 7/8 in (992 x 635 x
250mm) with pedestal; 39 1/8 x 23 5/8 x 4 in
(992 x 598 x 250mm) without pedestal
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control (RM-YD035)
Batteries (Type AAA x2)
AC Power Cord (attached)
Screws (for pedestal (M5X16, 4 screws) + Neck
(M4X10 , 3 Screws)Total 7 pcs)
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
Optional Accessories
Wallmount Bracket (SU-
WL500)
UPC Code: 027242791473
1. USB device must be formatted FAT-32.
2. USB Adapter or Dongle required, Sold Separately. Requires a
compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require
Internet services.
3. Devices must be connected via HDMI™
interface.
4. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See
Sony TV user’s manual and PC documentation for supported
resolutions.
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