Technologies that make a difference.
Learn more about the technologies that are inside this BRAVIA HDTV.

Changing the way you see TV.
Behold breathtaking images that appear to jump off the screen. The XBR8 Series features TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED Backlight technology to deliver more accurate color reproduction and higher purity of colors. Combined with local dimming technology, you'll notice brighter whites and deeper blacks with astonishing depth and extraordinary shadow detail.

Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes

Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes

Audio Out : Yes

Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes

Auto SAP : Yes

Digital Amplifier : Yes

Dolby® : Dolby® Digital

Simulated Surround : Yes

Sony Original Surround : S-Force® Front

Sound Booster : Yes

Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice

SteadySound® Automatic Volume Control : Yes

Stereo System : MTS

Voice Zoom : Yes

General
Television Type : Flat Panel LCD HDTV

Convenience Features
BRAVIA® Sync? : Yes

BRAVIA® Sync? Menu Button : Yes

Channel Block (with password) : Yes

Channel Jump : Yes

Channel Labels : Yes

Channel Surf : Yes

Edit Channel Labels : Yes

Favorite Channel : Yes

Freeze : Yes

ID-1 Detection : Yes

Info Banner : Yes

Initial Setup : Yes

Input Skip : Yes (Auto)

Label Inputs : Yes

Multiple Language Display : English, Spanish, French

On-Screen Clock : Yes

On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes

On/Off Timer : Yes

PAP (Fixed or Variable) : Fixed

PAP (Picture & Picture) : Yes

PIP (Picture in Picture) : Yes

Parental Control : Yes

Program Guide Access : Yes

Show/Hide Channels : Yes

Sleep Timer : Yes

Swap Sound : Yes

TV Guide On-Screen : Yes

Theatre Mode (Theatre Button) : Yes

USB Application(s) : Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer (jpeg)

Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)

Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 6 (1 Side/5 Rear)

Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI? : Yes

Audio Out : 1 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)

Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)

Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)

Digital Media Port : 1 (Rear)

Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear)

HDMI? Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (1 Side/3 Rear)

HDMI? PC Input : Yes

PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)

RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

RS-232C Input(s) : Yes

S-Video Detection : Yes

S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)

Energy Saving & Efficiency
Energy Star® compliant : Yes

LightSensor? Technology : Yes

PC Power Management : Yes

Power Saving Modes : Yes

Display Features
Backlight Type : LED with Local dimming

Display
Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Color Range (u'v') : 122%

Color Range (xy) : 105%

Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)

Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Over 1,000,000:1

Native Resolution : 1920x1080

Panel Bit : 10-bit

Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 55" Class (54.5")

Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178? (89/89)

Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178? (89/89)

General Features
Auto CC on Mute : Yes

BRAVIA® Link Module support : Yes

Closed Caption Button : Yes

Closed Captions (CC) : Yes

Illuminated Sony Logo : Yes

On-Screen Display : Enhanced GUI + XMB

RS-232C Control : Yes

Touch Sensor : Yes

Audio
Audio Power Output : 10 W + 10 W, 12 W + 12 W (Woofer)

Speakers (Total) : 8

Accessories Supplied
RM-YD024 Remote Control
2 x AA
AC Power Cord
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Table Top Stand (attached)