Buy Sony KV32HS510 32" Flat-Screen HDTV Now !
Manufacturer: Sony
The Best Picture Quality. High Definition Television Connectivity. Four Times the Picture Resolution compared to conventional models... Sony's KV-32HS510 32" Hi-Scan FD Trinitron WEGA television offers you more entertainment than ever. Featuring an HD Detailer Wideband Video Amplifier, a Scrolling Channel Index System, a Two Tone Cosmetic Design, Hi-Scan 1080i Display, Memory Stick Media Playback (JPEG), DRC Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction Circuitry, and CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology, this TV offers you more reasons to watch! Additional features include the MID-X Multi Image Driver X Circuitry and Twin-View Two Tuner Picture and Picture. For impressive Direct View TV entertainment - look no further than the KV-32HS510.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Step into the world of high-definition television with Sony's KV-32HS510 HD-ready, flat-screen, Hi-Scan TV. Finished in stylish silver, this award-winning 32-inch WEGA set (it was a CNET Editor's Choice in November 2003) features an FD Trinitron picture tube, a DVI connection for an HDTV tuner, a 10-bit 3D digital comb filter, and a Memory Stick slot.
The TV has a built-in 181-chanel NTSC tuner, and Sony's Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction feature upconverts the analog NTSC signals to near-HD quality, though you'll need a separate HDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. The KV-32HS510 set is compatible with the 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.
The KV-32HS510 includes a strong selection of Sony video enhancements. The HD Detailer Wideband Video Amplifier offers a high-bandwidth frequency rating that results in finer picture quality from HD sources. The 10-bit 3D comb filter renders superb gray-scale gradation for amazing picture detail. The 3:2 pulldown cinema video processing detects and converts film--which is shot at 24 frames per second (fps) compared with video's 30 fps rate--to video for a smooth, theaterlike experience at home.
Other Sony enhancements include the Twin View function, which enables you to watch programs side by side from two different HD sources, and a scrolling channel index, which provides a preview window of other channels along the right side of the screen.
You can view JPEG images captured from Sony digital cameras and camcorders using the built-in Memory Stick slot. Choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a slideshow of those images.
The KV32HS510 has a built-in 15-watt subwoofer and two 7.5-watt speakers that produce TruSurround SRS audio. Two component-video inputs (both at the rear) allow you to connect an optional HDTV receiver or a source with component-video outputs. It also has a DVI input (rear), analog audio output (rear), 4 A/V inputs (3 front, 1 rear), 3 S-video inputs (2 front, 1 rear), and 1 each of S-Link output and input (for connecting other Sony components).
Tech Talk
- Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Today's standard television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television will have either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. A 16:9 aspect ratio is widescreen and appears rectangular--it looks more like a movie screen, filling more of the viewer's field of vision to yield a lifelike viewing experience.
- Scanning method: Frames of video are made up of many lines that are scanned onto a television screen so closely they appear to be a solid picture. The scanning method can be either interlaced or progressive. Interlaced scanning (also used in today's analog TV), indicated by an "i" in the video format, fills in the odd number lines (1,3,5,7...) and then fills in the even number lines (2,4,6,8...) until the frame is complete. Progressive scanning, "p," fills in each line consecutively until the frame is complete, creating a seamless image.
Sony KV-32HS510 32-inch TV, remote control (RM-Y190), 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.
- 32-inch flat-screen, Hi Scan HD-ready set; measures 35.4 x 27.2 x 24 inches (W x H x D)
- Compatible with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats; Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction feature upconverts analog NTSC signals to near-HD quality
- 3D digital comb filter; 3:2 pulldown cinema video processing; Memory Stick slot enables digital-photo slideshows
- DVI input (rear), 2 component inputs (rear), analog audio output (rear), 4 A/V inputs (3 front, 1 rear), 3 S-Video inputs (2 front, 1 rear), and 1 each S-Link output and input
- Built-in 15-watt subwoofer and two 7.5-watt speakers produce TruSurround SRS audio
Model: KV-32HS510
4 years, and one large doorstop
We purchased this TV about 4 years ago. I've always hated the thing, since it weighs about 400 lbs. and every time we've wanted to move the beast, we have to beg someone to help get it to the new area.
This morning, we woke up, and the TV simply made a clicking sound like it wanted to start up. . . .but didn't. After looking up what the blinking "stand-by" light stood for (1 blink means one thing, 6 blinks means something else, and all of it requires a service rep's attention!) and talking to a Sony rep online, it looks like we either spend a pretty penny repairing this hulking mass, or buy a new television. Beware Sony TV's--we will in the future. Bigger does NOT always mean better. Flat screens, here we come. . . .
DO NOT BUY THIS TV!!!!!!!!
Had this TV for 4 years. Some days it turns on and some days it does'nt. Called SONY and they told me I had to take it into a certified repair center, which, by the way, the closest one is 45 minutes from my house, not to mention..I can't lift it!! Called the service guy..he told me it was the tube and would cost 5 to fix. Total load of crap....I did my own research and found that it is an electical problem with one or more circuit boards....very common with this model. Called SONY again...they basically said...too bad!! If you do your research, you will find this problem is very common with this model......A LOT OF MONEY TO PAY FOR A DISPOSABLE TV!!!!
Crisp image, beautiful blacks - nothing compares to true glass
Okay, it's big and heavy; but totally worth it. Even friends that have plasmas and LCDs say "wow!" when they see it. True 1080 dpi, crystal clear sound and an attractive case. Worth every penny I paid for it!
Broke after 3 years 4 months
The problem I experienced with this set was similar to the January review posted here. When the set worked it was great. No complaints. Then it wouldn't turn on so we had it repaired. The power supply thingy went out. The repairman said this was a very common problem for this TV. It ended up costing 0 to fix it. I'm still not convinced that repairing it was the right move, but that's what we did. Maybe I just expect too much from these modern day electronics. It just seems to me that a 00 TV should not need a repair for many years. If I was to purchase a new TV today, I would definately not purchase this set. It is extremely heavy and bulky. LCD would be the route I would take.
Broke after 3 years 2 days
This TV is / was fine until it quit working. A few days after my Circut City extended warranty ran out it quite on me. It won't turn on and now I'm stuck with a 400+ pound broken TV in my living room.
I would not reccomend this set - much better set's on the market that are lighter, better and cheaper than this one.
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