The Sony KLV-32V550A 32" BRAVIA LCD TV is a set that can work just
about anywhere in the world. It can accept signals in the NTSC 3.58,
NTSC 4.43 (AV only), PAL, PAL60 (AV only) and SECAM formats including
the analog B/G, D/K, I, M variants. And it's got an international 110 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz power supply to complement its signal versatility.
The KLV-32V550A can also handle 720p, 1080i and 1080p high
definition formats. And those signals will stay in pristine digital
form from the source thanks to the KLV-32V550A's four HDMI ports. It's
also got a USB port so you can enjoy photo, music and video files
stored in a digital still camera, camcorder or USB flash drive. Or, if
you'd prefer you can hook up your PC via the set's PC input.
With this set you not only get a great picture, you get great
sound. Sony's S-FORCE Front Surround creates an immersive sound field
that seems to be all around you using just two 10 watt speakers.
With its great versatility you'll get a lot of enjoyment out
of your KLV-32V550A. If you fall asleep watching a movie, sporting
event, home movies—anything at all—you'll be glad you set the sleep
timer to turn the set off for you.
BRAVIA Engine 3
The revolutionary BRAVIA Engine 3 uses a new high definition
video processor that reproduces images with impressive depth, vibrant
colors with true-to-life tones, and high-definition images with amazing
clarity. With the BRAVIA Engine 3, you can now enjoy clear and vibrant
images in finer detail from both SD and HD sources.
Live Color
Live Color can reproduce colors more vividly with an image
processor that uses an algorithm specially developed by Sony. You can
adjust color vividness for optimal image quality with four different
options available. With Live Color, you'll be able to experience the
power of vivid colors and impressive pictures with finer color tuning.
Full HD 1080
With High Definition (HD) 1080 recording, the effective
scanning line is 1,080, which is more than twice the number in
conventional standard definition (SD) format, and video data quality of
High Definition 1080p recording is about 4.5 times more.
BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC)
BRAVIA Sync allows for intuitive one-push play and shutdown as
it synchronizes with all your other entertainment devices. For example,
if you have a Sony Handy cam you can connect it directly to your
KLV-32V550A using an HDMI cable and the Handy cam playback screen is
automatically displayed. You can even control your home theater system
and your Handy cam directly using BRAVIA's remote control.
Intelligent Picture
Your KLV-32V550A is equipped with Intelligent Picture that
automatically boosts weak analog broadcast signals (RF) and reduces the
video noise of these signals to produce vibrant and noise-free
pictures. Enjoy images of the highest clarity every single time.
MPEG Noise Reduction
MPEG Noise Reduction automatically reduces block noise and
improves the edges of characters while at the same time, successfully
suppressing noise that usually appears at high contrast edges. Enjoy
crisp, noise-free images with sharp edges on your KLV-32V550A.
Eleven Picture Modes
The KLV-32V550A has 11 picture modes so you can select the one that's exactly right for what you're viewing.
Vivid Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard For standard pictures. Recommended for home entertainment.
Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Photo-Vivid For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used when imaging developed photographs.
Photo-Custom For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Sports Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing sports.
Game Most suitable for when playing games on your TV.
Graphics Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing graphics.