| Sony's V series offers a lot of picture for a | | | | to allow the TV network access. The networking |
| reasonable price. While the S-series is the least | | | | program ensures compatibility with the multimedia files |
| expensive, the V-series is a relatively inexpensive | | | | on the network. |
| slightly better specification step up range. The Sony | | | | Whether you have switched to digital or you are still |
| Bravia KDL46V5500 model was released early this | | | | watching analogue broadcasts the Sony Bravia |
| year. | | | | KDL-46S5500 has a tuner that can deal with either. If |
| As with most televisions, the KDL46V5500's screen | | | | you are in an area where only analogue signals are |
| has a matt finish and it is a liquid crystal display (LCD) | | | | available or you are connecting an cable box then the |
| screen measuring 46 inches along the diagonal. This | | | | analogue tuner will be particularly useful. |
| reduces problems with reflection in any situation, even | | | | This Sony television has all of the connections that you |
| if the ambient lighting is strong. | | | | will need in convenient positions to effortlessly |
| The Full HD resolution of 1,920x1,080 is sensible for a | | | | interface with most devices. HD Sources like Blu-ray |
| TV of this size. The superb sharpness of Blu-ray | | | | players and recorders can be interfaced with the |
| pictures can be easily be seen and appreciated at | | | | KDL-46V5500 using one of the 4 HDMI inputs. There |
| normal viewing distances. | | | | are composite video inputs for analogue sources such |
| The Sony KDL46V5500's picture functions at 50 Hz. | | | | as Camcorders and VCRs which can be connected |
| Pictures are shown at 48 Hz rate when you play a | | | | using an S-Video input or the 2 Scart inputs. The Sony |
| 24-Hz Blu-ray film on this TV. The television displays | | | | KDL46V5500 has a component connector for HD |
| the 24 Hz signal faultlessly thanks to Sony's 24p True | | | | analogue video equipment, and also a VGA D-sub 15 |
| Cinema. | | | | input for connecting your computer. Speakers and an |
| The Sony KDL46V5500 television scores high marks | | | | amplifier can be hooked to the TV one of two ways |
| for colour depth, inky blacks, and fluid on-screen | | | | through the optical digital output or the analogue cinch |
| motion. | | | | sockets. The 3.5 millimetre jack output is also great for |
| If you possess a home computer network at home, | | | | listening to the sound with headphones. |
| with stored digital pictures and MP3 files on your PC | | | | Up to eight preset picture settings can be accessed |
| you will have tons of fun with this Sony television. You | | | | by a single 'Scene' button on the remote control for |
| would expect a television at this price to have so | | | | easy picture adjustment The menu on the Sony |
| many multi media and home network features. | | | | KDL-46V5500 mimics that of the user-unfriendly |
| If you hook the television to the internet with a router, | | | | "PlayStation 3" interface. You have to frequently |
| you will be able to mix various RSS Feeds from many | | | | navigate through several pages of settings because |
| online news sources, which will then display on a little | | | | the entire menu can not be displayed on one page, |
| window on the screen. This capability is called | | | | which makes it difficult to use. |
| AppliCast. Another advantage of this Sony Bravia TV | | | | If you want to find out more.... |
| is that audio, video, and picture files can be played | | | | With a decade of experience from working in the |
| from a USB stick or from a network. | | | | consumer electronics industry Cody Bowers is now |
| You will require a uPnP server on your home network | | | | passing his knowledge on via his articles. |