Sony rear projection TVs...reviews of top-selling CRT Sony rear projection TVs for home theater use - the Sony KP-46WT500 and the KP-57WV600. Sony are the undisputable leaders in this field - they have been delivering excellent feature-rich reliable products for over a decade.
The Sony KP-46WT500 and the KP-57WV600 were among the top-selling Sony rear projection TVs following their release in late 2002. These products have now been discontinued by Sony and replaced by their 2004 line of CRT rear projection TVs. This means that you can only find these rear projection TVs refurbished or second hand; however, they still represent an interesting big screen option. Both products featured in this review article are capable of delivering amazing picture quality - their main difference being the screen size. These Sony rear projection TVs are set to render vivid, smooth, and detailed images especially when watching DVDs with the progressive scan - it is literally like being at the movies! Interesting features include: Sony's Twin View: This is a multi-image driver (MIDX) that lets you watch two programs side by side, with the ability to zoom in one of them. You can watch pictures from two different sources (in 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously (though only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources). And since not everything you watch will be high-definition in origin, these Sony rear projection TVs incorporate the Sony's DRC (Digital Reality Creation). This upconverts all video signals by replacing the signal's NTSC waveform with a near-high-definition equivalent, doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines in the process. This gives you four times the density for quality sources like DVD, satellite systems, and digital camcorders. You can select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion (3:2 pulldown) outputs. A feature called DRC Palette lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create and store up to three custom palettes. The CineMotion 3:2 pulldown circuitry identifies film-based content from DVDs and reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce a movie's original 24-frame rate. This process eliminates artifacts and gives you sharp, accurate full-frame progressive images. The set's HD Detailer wideband video amplifier adds a finishing touch, rendering high-definition and standard-definition images alike. A 3D Y/C digital comb filter processes RF and composite-video signals for a sharp, clean picture. This filter significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricate scenes. Although for a real home theater experience, a dedicated HT receiver is recommended - this being regardless of the make or model of your rear projection tv, yet it is worth mentioning that these units come equipped with 2 x 20W speaker outputs. Sony's TruSurround simulates an enveloping, surround-sound experience right from the set's two speakers, while Steady Sound maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. These Sony rear projection TVs are loaded with connections of all stripes, including a DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) input, which channels a pure, uncompressed video connection with your DTV receiver or set-top box. The set also offers two HD component-video inputs and several composite-video and S-video connections to accommodate all your home-video components. A set of audio/video outputs (composite-video with one fixed- and one fixed-/variable-level audio) facilitates hookup with an AV receiver and speaker system or other external component. Other features include scrolling index (which lets you preview and select programs from scrolling representative images), favorite channels, and V-Chip parental control (which lets you block unsuitable programming from younger viewers). Sony have been consistent in delivering a vast selection of high quality feature-rich products and great reliability. These Sony rear projection TVs are no exception and surely represent an excellent option for any home theater.
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Conclusion: Another great product from within the range of Sony rear projection TVs.
In addition to the standard features mentioned earlier on, this Sony rear projection TV also incorporates:
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An affordable set truly capable of delivering amazing picture quality from within the range of Sony rear projection TVs.
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