Sony Bravia KDL-55BX520 User manual

Bring home brilliant Full HD 1080p Sony picture quality with incredible
contrast and sharp, vibrant images on the Sony® BX520-Series HDTV.
Smooth motion performance supports crisp, uid motion during fast-
action scenes. Plus enjoy the best possible viewing experience with a
built-in sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness based
on your room’s lighting.
Specications
Bullets
• Brilliant Full High Denition (1080p) picture quality
• Smooth motion with MotionFlow™ 120 Technology
• Share photos using the USB Input
• Customized picture & sound settings
• Automatic picture adjustment based on room lighting
• 4 HD Inputs ( 2 HDMI, 1 Component, 1 PC)
Audio
Audio Power
Output 20W (10W x 2)
Speaker
Conguration 2
Speaker Position Rear Facing
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio
Out Yes
5.1ch Through Out
(Handycam) Yes
Alternate Audio
(Digital) Yes
Audio Out Fixed
Auto Mute (on no
signal) Yes
Auto SAP Yes
Dolby® Dolby® Digital
Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)
Yes
Sound Mode Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound®
Automatic Volume
Control
Yes
Stereo System MTS
Surround Eect Cinema, Sports, Music,
Game
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Channel Block
(with password) Analog & Digital
Features
Full HD 1080p Resolution
Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution. Take full
advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 entertainment system via
the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).1 (HDMI® cable required, sold separately).
Motionow™ 120 Technology
Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionow™ 120 technology. Motionow™ 120
technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image
Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, uid and realistic viewing experience during fast-
action scenes.
4 HD Inputs2
Get versatile HD connection options with four HD inputs, including two HDMI™ inputs to connect
a combination of Blu-ray Disc™ player, PlayStation®3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable
equipment. One 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.
USB Input
Share your photos on the big screen
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.
KDL-55BX520 55” Class (54.6” diag.) BRAVIA® BX520-Series HDTV

Channel Jump Yes
Channel Surf Yes
Control for HDMI™
(HDMI™ CEC) Yes
Edit Channel
Labels Yes
Favorites (Simple
UI) Yes
Info Banner Yes
Input Skip Manual
Label Inputs Yes
Multiple Language
Display English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Display
for External Input Yes
Parental Control Yes
Picture
Adjustments Lock Yes
Picture Frame
Mode Yes
PIP (Picture in
Picture) Yes
Scene Select
Photo, Music, Cinema,
Game, Graphics,
Sports, General
Show/Hide
Channels Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Twin Picture PIP
USB Play Yes
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution Full HD 1080 (1920x1080)
Panel Frequency 120Hz
Screen Size (cm) 138.78cm
Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)
55"(54.64")
Viewing Angle
(Right/Le) 178
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down) 178
Energy Saving & Eciency
Backlight O
Mode Yes
Dynamic Backlight
Control Yes
General Features
Closed Captions
(CC) Analog, Digital
Demo Mode Yes
Finish (Surface
Color) Black
Hotel Mode Menu Yes
Start Up Sony Logo
Display Yes
Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total) 3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear)
Audio Out 1 (Rear)
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) 1 (Rear-Hybrid)
Composite Video
Input(s)
1 (Side)
1 (Rear-Hybrid)
Digital Audio
Output(s) 1 (Rear)
HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)
2 (Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input Yes
PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)
D-Sub 1 (Rear), Mini 1
(Rear)
RF Connection
Input(s) 1 (Rear)
USB 2.0 1 (Side)
Power
Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.
285W
Power
Consumption (in
Standby)
0.4W
Power
Requirements
(frequency)
60Hz for UL,cUL,NOM
Power
Requirements
(voltage)
AC 120V for
UL,cUL,NOM
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch 400 x 300 mm
Sensing Features
LightSensor™
Technology Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Term
1 Year Parts / 1 Year
Labor
TV System
Channel
Coverage
VHF: 2-13
UHF: 14-69
CATV: 1-135
Color System NTSC 3.58
Number of Tuners
(Analog) 1 (Hybrid)
Number of Tuners
(Digital) 1 (Hybrid)
Tuner (Cable) Clear QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) ATSC
TV System
(Analog) M
TV System (Digital) ATSC
Video Features
24p True Cinema™
Technology Yes
3D Comb Filter Yes
4:3 Default Yes
Advanced
Contrast Enhancer
(ACE)
Yes
Auto Wide Yes
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology
Yes
Digital Noise
Reduction Yes
Live Color™
Technology Yes
Motionow™
Technology 120Hz
MPEG Noise
Reduction Yes
Picture Mode
Vivid, Standard,
Custom, Cinema,
Photo, Sports, Game-
Standard, Game-
Original, Graphics
Wide Mode
Full, Normal, Wide
Zoom, Zoom, Normal/
Full1/Full2 for PC
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
52 5/8 x 31 3/8 x 4 1/8"
(1334 x 795 x 102 mm)
without stand; 52 5/8 x
32 3/4 x 13 7/8" (1334
x 829 x 350 mm) with
stand
Weights and Measurements
Packaging
(Approx.)
55 5/8 x 9 x 34 7/8" (1412
x 228 x 884 mm); 83.8
lbs (38.0 Kg)
Weight (Approx.)
62.8 lb. (28.5 Kg) without
stand; 71.6 lbs (32.5 Kg)
with stand
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Remote Control (RM-
YD065)
AC Power Cord
(attached)
Table Top Stand
(separate, assembly
required)
Optional
Accessories
Wallmount Bracket (SU-
WL500)

1. HDMI cable required, sold separately.
2. 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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/Updated: November 3, 2011