Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 User manual

Bring home a tough yet elegant LED LCD HDTV with the Sony® HX820-
Series that features exclusive X-Reality™ PRO technology. This innovative
technology improves picture detail in everything you watch including
low-resolution web videos. You also get Full HD 1080p even in 3D5 plus
wireless access to must-have entertainment on your terms with new apps
delivered automatically1. And Corning’s exclusive Gorilla® Glass panel
lets you enjoy an incredibly durable, lightweight, frameless design.
Bullets
• Online entertainment access with automatic app updates1
• Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality for 2D & 3D5
• Local dimming LED for superior contrast & energy eciency
• Sleek design w/ OptiContrast panel featuring Gorilla® Glass
• X-Reality™ PRO Engine for superior picture, incl. online content
• Experience high motion clarity with MotionFlow™ XR 480
Features
Sleek design
Sony’s frameless design consists of an elegant sheet of glass stretching from edge-to-edge. It
looks just as good when it’s o as it does when it’s on.
OptiContrast™ Panel
Sony’s exclusive panel technology boosts contrast and brightness, making for an enhanced
viewing experience.
Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Enjoy an incredibly durable, remarkably lightweight, frameless design with Corning’s exclusive
Gorilla® Glass. Combined with the Opti-Contrast™ panel, this HDTV boosts contrast, increases
brightness and minimizes unwanted light reections.
Dynamic Edge LED Backlight
Experience enhanced picture quality and contrast with local dimming technology. It sharpens
image contrast giving an amazingly crisp picture you can see. The backlight system allows for a
more environmentally friendly television than traditional CCFL-tube TVs.
Internet Streaming & Connectivity
Sony Internet TV:
Get instant access to must-have entertainment, including thousands of hit movies, TV shows,
music choices, online videos and games.1 Plus get new apps delivered to you automatically, so
your selection is never outdated and you are always connected to the best entertainment.
Skype™ Ready:
Easily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype! Enjoy free
high denition Skype-to–Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach
the Sony® compact microphone/camera (CMU-BR100, required, sold separately) and see your
friends on the big screen – it’s unlike any experience you could get on a PC. 2
Integrated Wi-Fi®:Conveniently stream entertainment straight from the Internet and from your
home network using the built-in Wi-Fi®.1
DLNA® Streaming:
Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible
DLNA® device like your PC or Playstation®3 system.3
KDL-55HX820 55” Class (54.6” diag) LED HX820-Series Internet TV

Specications
3D Features
2D to 3D
Conversion Yes
3D Yes
3D Sync
Transmitter
Integrated
Yes
Audio
Audio Power
Output 10W + 10W + 10W
Speaker
Conguration 2.1
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/Variable
X-Reality™ PRO Engine
Enjoy Sony’s best picture experience no matter what you’re watching. Sony’s X-Reality™ PRO
engine brings out incredible detail through multi-frame, pixel-by-pixel analysis of each scene. You
will see optimal color, contrast and sharpness including in low resolution web videos.
See It All in 3D
Enjoy incredible depth and a sharp, Full HD 1080p picture from the leader in 3D technology.5 Plus
easy set up with built-in 3D sync transmitter. (3D Active Glasses required, sold separately)
Motionow ™ XR 480
Experience motion clarity from the combination of LED backlighting and high frame-rate
technology. See smooth motion during fast action movies and sports. Sony’s Motionow™ XR 480
technology reduces blur caused by quick camera movements, enhances image sharpness, and
overall creates a clearer picture.
Intelligent Presence Sensor
Enjoy an incredibly customized picture and sound experience every time. Sony’s Intelligent
Presence Sensor uses built-in Face Detection technology to turn itself o if no one is watching,
warns children when they’re too close to the screen and adjusts picture and sound based on
where people are sitting in the room.
Ambient Sensor
Incredible picture in any lighting. The built-in Ambient Sensor automatically adjusts the TV's color
and brightness based on the room's lighting conditions giving you a natural looking picture.
Media Remote App.
Download the free Media Remote app and use your iPhone® or Android™ phone as a versatile
remove control with full QWERTY keyboard.4
Navigation Made Easy
Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture
settings while watching your favorite program.
Energy Saving Switch
Even when turned o, most electronics are still using energy if they are plugged in. With Sony’s
Energy Saving Switch you can easily eliminate this standby power without the fuss of plugging
and unplugging the cord. When the switch is turned in the “OFF” position it reduces the
television’s standby power to nearly nothing.
Faster Start-Up
Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ 2-3 times faster
than previous Sony televisions.
USB Photos, Videos & Music
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital
camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including BRAVIA®
HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot®
digital still cameras, all with one remote control when connected via HDMI.

Auto Mute (on no
signal) Yes
Auto SAP Yes
Clear Phase
Speaker Yes
Dolby® Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
Headphone/
Speaker Link Yes
Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)
Yes
S-Master Yes
Sony Original
Surround
S-Force Front Surround
3D
Sound Booster Yes
Sound Enhancer Yes
Sound Mode Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
Stereo System MTS
Surround Eect Cinema, Sports, Music,
Game
Broadcast Features
TV Guide On-
Screen Yes
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Channel Block
(with password) Analog & Digital
Channel Jump Yes
Channel Surf Yes
Control for HDMI™
(HDMI™ CEC) Yes
Distance Alert Yes
Edit Channel
Labels Yes
Info Banner Yes
Input Skip Automatic
Label Inputs Yes
Multiple Language
Display English, French, Spanish
On/O Timer Yes
On-Screen Clock Yes
On-Screen Display
for External Input Yes
On-Screen
Operating
Instructions
Yes
PAP (Fixed or
Variable) PAP(Variable)
Parental Control Yes
Picture
Adjustments Lock Yes
Picture Frame
Mode Yes
PIP (Picture in
Picture) Yes
Position Control Yes
Quick Start &
Viewing Yes
Scene Select
Photo, Music, Cinema,
Game, Graphics,
Sports, Animation
Show/Hide
Channels Yes
Skin Naturalizer Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Twin Picture PAP (Variable)
USB Play Yes
Design Features
6 degree Upward
Style Yes
Illuminated Sony
Logo Yes
Monolithic Design Yes
Stand Swivel Yes
Stand Swivel
Range Le 20°/Right 20°
Stand Tilt Yes
Stand Tilt Range 0°- 6° Flexible
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution Full HD 1080p
Dynamic Contrast
Ratio Innite6
Panel Frequency 240Hz
Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)
55" (54.6")
Viewing Angle
(Right/Le) 178 (89/89)
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down) 178 (89/89)
Energy Saving & Eciency
Backlight O
Mode Yes
Dynamic Backlight
Control Yes
Energy Saving
Switch Yes
Energy Star®
compliant Yes (Exceeds v5.0)
Power
Consumption (On
Mode) for Energy
Star
94W
Power
Consumption
(Standby Mode)
for Energy Star
0.30W
General Features
Audio Return
Channel Yes
Closed Captions
(CC) Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface
Color) Black
HDMI™ InstaPort Yes
Start Up Sony Logo
Display Yes
Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total) 2 (Adaptor/Bottom)
Audio Out 1(Side) Hybrid w/HP
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s)
1 (Adaptor/Bottom/
Hybrid)
Composite Video
Input(s)
2 (Adaptor/Bottom/1
Hybrid )
Digital Audio
Output(s) 1 (Side)
Ethernet
Connection(s) 1 (Bottom)
HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)
4 (2 Side/2 Bottom)
HDMI™ PC Input Yes
Headphone
Output(s)
1(Side) Hybrid w/Audio
out
PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)
D-Sub 1(Side), Mini
1(Rear)
RF Connection
Input(s) 1 (Bottom)
USB 2.0 2 (Side)
Network Features
BRAVIA® Internet
Video Yes
BRAVIA® Internet
Widgets Yes
DLNA Yes
HTML Browser Yes
Media Remote Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Photo MAP Yes
Skype™ Yes
TrackID Yes
Video Search Yes
What's New Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Wi-Fi Certied Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Wireless LAN Integrated
Power
Power
Consumption
(in Download
Acquisition Mode)
0.02kWh / Day
Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.
177W
Power
Consumption (in
Standby)
0.20W (120V) / 0.30W
(240V)
Power
Requirements
(frequency)
60Hz

1. Broadband speed of 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n
recommended).
2. Broadband speed of 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n
recommended). Skype requires rmware update and CMU-BR100 camera sold sep. (expected availability summer 2011) Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions.
3. Requires 802.11 home network, and content stored on a DLNA® compliant device.
4. Media Remote capability requires TV rmware update, expected Spring 2011 and devices connected to the same wireless home network.
5. Requires 3D content, 3D player, HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and 3D active glasses sold separately.
6. Dynamic contrast ratio compares the luminance of a 100 IRE (white) signal with that of a 0 IRE (black) signal. When the TV receives a 0 IRE signal the backlight is turned o and the
luminance measurement is 0.00 cd/m2. The resulting dynamic contrast ratio is innite.
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BRAVIA, X-Reality, Ambient Sensor, Cyber-shot, Handycam,
Motionow, OptiContrast, and Qriocity are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Corning and Gorilla are
registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-
metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. /Updated: November 7, 2011
Power
Requirements
(voltage)
AC 120V
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Packaging
Materials
Recycled Carton (more
than 40%)
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch 300 x 300 mm
VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible
Yes
Sensing Features
Ambient Sensor Yes
Intelligent
Presence Sensor Yes
Presence Sensor
with Face
Detection
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
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
Blinking Type Frame Blinking
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology
Yes
Deep Color Yes
Intelligent MPEG
Noise Reduction Yes
Live Color™
Technology Yes
Motionow™
Technology XR 480
PhotoTV HD Yes
Picture Mode
Vivid, Standard, Photo-
Vivid, Photo-Standard,
Photo-Original, Photo-
Custom, Cinema,
Game-Standard,
Game-Original,
Graphics, Sports,
Animation
Video Processing X-Reality™ PRO Engine
Wide Mode
Full, Normal, Wide
Zoom, Zoom, Caption,
Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
50 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/8"
(1281 x 774 x 27mm)
without stand; 50 1/2 x
31 3/4 x 12 1/4" (1281
x 805 x 308mm) with
stand
Weights and Measurements
Packaging
(Approx.)
56 3/8 x 35 7/8 x 6 5/8"
(1431 x 911 x 168mm),
79 lbs (36 Kg)
Weight (Approx.)
51.2 lbs (23.2 Kg)
without stand; 62.4 lbs
(28.3 Kg) with stand