Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV

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Product Highlights

  • 720p Resolution
  • 24p True Cinema Mode
  • Bravia Link Compatibility
  • 3 HDMI Inputs
  • 2 Component Inputs
  • PC Input

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When space is a consideration in choosing an HDTV, such as for an office, kitchen, or bedroom, the Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV should earn a place on your short list. The Bravia offers vibrant picture quality, a full complement of HD connections, and technological innovations that enhance the viewing experience while saving energy.

The HDTV's 720p resolution delivers crisp images that add to the enjoyment of broadcast and cable programs, Blu-ray movies, and games, as well as your own videos and photos. When watching 24p video sources, such as films, the TV's 24p True Cinema mode enables a direct connection that displays these images at their original 24 fps (frames per second) quality.

Compatibility with Bravia Link modules enables you to expand the capabilities of your HDTV by adding a space-saving DVD player, four additional HDMI connections, and wireless control. Additionally, Bravia Sync offers easy connectivity and control of specified Sony camcorders and digital cameras.

You'll have a wide range of viewing choices, as the Bravia offers multiple connectivity options, including three HDMI inputs, two component inputs, and one PC input.

Being green was never easier: the KDL-32L5000 also features Dynamic Backlight Control for picture optimization and energy savings. In addition, the HDTV boasts Backlight Off mode, Idle TV Standby, and other power-saving modes. It's no surprise that the Bravia exceeds Energy Star Version 3.0 requirements.

720p Resolution
The Bravia's 720p resolution delivers crisp, clear HD images that will enhance your enjoyment of movies, live-action broadcasts, and video games.

24p True Cinema Mode
Films appear more realistic when viewed the way they were shot, at 24 fps (frames per second) picture quality.

Bravia Link Expansion Compatibility
Compatibility with Bravia Link modules offers an easy way to expand and integrate the functions of your HDTV. Bravia DVD Link lets you save space by adding a DVD player behind your TV, while Bravia Input Link provides four additional HDMI inputs and Bravia Wireless Link unifies control of your audio and video sources.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control
By adjusting the brightness of the backlight in real time, this feature controls both bright outdoor images and dark interior shots scene by scene. Benefits include optimized image quality and reduction in power usage by up to 50 percent.

Bravia Sync Capable
Employing the Bravia's remote and on-screen display, you now have one-touch access and control of CEC-enabled equipment such as Sony Handycam camcorders.

3 HDMI Inputs
Connect a Blu-ray disc player, home entertainment system, or any other HDMI-capable device and you'll enjoy uncompressed digital video and multichannel digital audio via a single, space-saving cable.

2 Component Inputs
Using the Bravia's HD-capable component inputs provides a sharper picture than with composite connections, and expands your HD entertainment choices.

PC Input
In addition to watching a variety of HD sources on the Bravia, you also can use it as a computer monitor, enabling you to save valuable desk space while switching between work and play.

ATSC/NTSC Tuner with QAM
The built-in tuner delivers over-the-air digital TV, unencrypted HDTV broadcasts, and analog TV signals, providing a wide range of channel choices.

VESA-Compatible Hole Spacing
Industry-standard hole spacing takes the guesswork out of hanging your HDTV on a wall using compatible mounting brackets.

Energy Star 3.0 Compliant
It's easy being green with Sony's L-series HDTV because all models exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements.

Display
Screen Size (Diagonal) 32"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Resolution 1366 x 768
Brightness Not Specified by Manufacturer
Contrast Ratio 13,000:1
Response Time Not Specified by Manufacturer
Viewing Angle 168° Horizontal, 168° Vertical
LCD Sync Rate Not Specified by Manufacturer
Video
Video System NTSC
HDTV Compatibility Up to 720p
TV Scan Lines Not Specified by Manufacturer
TV Tuner ATSC/NTSC/QAM
CableCARD Slot No
Speaker
Sound Stereo, Dolby Digital, Steady Sound Automatic Volume Control
Power 20W (10W x 2)
Orientation Horizontal
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs HDMI x3
Component Video x2
Composite Video x2
S-Video x1
RF Coaxial x1
PC 15-Pin D-Sub x1
Analog Audio x5
Outputs Digital Audio (Optical) x1
Analog Audio x1
Control Port USB 2.0 for Service
Convenience
Picture in Picture (PIP) Yes
Digital Media Slot No
Menu Language English, French, Spanish
Remote Control Yes (RM-YD028)
Tilt/Swivel Range Forward 3°/Back 8°
Wall Mountable Yes, VESA
Power
Power Requirements 120VAC/50-60Hz
Power Consumption 135W max.
Energy Star Compliant Yes
General
Dimensions (WxHxD) With pedestal: 31.75 x 22 x 8.75" (807 x 557 x 222mm)
Without pedestal 31.75 x 20 x 3.75" (807 x 508 x 94mm)
Weight With pedestal: 28 lbs (12.7kg)
Without pedestal: 25.1 lbs (11.4kg)
Cabinet Color Black

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Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV
 
4.8

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (10)
  • Good resolution (10)
  • Great picture quality (10)
  • Attractive (9)
  • Good connection options (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bedroom (7)
    • Home (5)
    • Movies (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (6), Enthusiast (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    5.0

    I would recommend this product to others

    By AP

    from Jersey City, NJ

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Reduced Glare

    Cons

    • None so far

    Best Uses

    • Attached to Computer
    • Bedroom
    • Home
    • Movies

    Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

    Product came with good packing. It took only 15 minutes for me to assemble (attach stand and arrange) it. Initial setup is also verry easy. I used internal HDTV antenna and it gives amazing picture quality for over the air channels.(Specially for HD channels like CBS, ABC etc.) Also, using HDMI connection I connect my laptop to TV for online programming. Also, i do watch CD/DVD movies using computer drive and picture quality is amazing. I am not sure how much difference does it make by 720p since never tried Blu ray movies on this TV. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase. And the price that I purchase it makes great deal. I will definately recommend this to my friends.

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      5.0

      Great TV!

      By Aron Mtz

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Fast Setup
      • Good Connection Options
      • Good Remote Control
      • Good Resolution
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Reduced Glare

      Cons

      • Poor Reception / Weak Antenna

      Best Uses

      • Home Theater
      • Movies
      • Video Games

      Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

      This is a great TV for the price I pay for, I love movies, ant this TV and my Sony surround system match perfect, I enjoy movies, games and TV shows with great sound and picture quality!

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      4.0

      It's (almost) all good!

      By First Shirt

      from Memphis, TN

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Fast Setup
      • Good Connection Options
      • Good Remote Control
      • Good Resolution
      • Good Sound Quality
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Reduced Glare

      Cons

      • No swivel base

      Best Uses

      • Bedroom
      • Business

      Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

      I'm a low tech guy, so take this for what it's worth. Overall, I'm very happy with TV.[...] has worked flawlessly.One very pleasant surprise was the great sound quality. I really didn't expect that. My only complain is a minor one. I wish it had a swivel base. I like to adjust the angle, depending on where I am in the room and a swivel base would make it so much easier.If I had it to do over, I would still purchase this product.

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      5.0

      Great TV

      By Scott

      from Maine

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Good Remote Control

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

        My first flat screen TV and I love it

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        5.0

        Love it!

        By Winnie the Pooh

        from Bluffton, SC

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Fast Setup
        • Good Connection Options
        • Good Remote Control
        • Good Resolution
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound Quality
        • Reduced Glare

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Attached to Computer
          • Bedroom

          Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

          I love this TV! The picture is great...the set-up was easy and it looks great too!

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          5.0

          Very Satisfied With My Purchase

          By banjoqueen

          from Sicklerville, NJ

          About Me Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fast Setup
          • Good Resolution
          • Great Picture Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Movies

            Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

            I bought this tv as a Christmas gift for my mother. It is essentially the same tv I use daily. The picture is sharp and the controls easy to use. The volume control went just high enough to suit my mother, who is deaf in one ear. She is delighted with the gift and has adjusted nicely to viewing in wide screen mode.

            I ordered the tv online, at night, and had it shipped directly to her home. I was happily surprised to konow that it arrived just two days later. B&H is an efficient, reliable vendor and I would not hesitate to order from them again or recommend them to others.

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            5.0

            Great TV!

            By Bonita!

            from Virginia Beach, VA

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Fast Setup
            • Good Connection Options
            • Good Remote Control
            • Good Resolution
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound Quality
            • Reduced Glare

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Business
              • Home

              Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

              We purchased this as a gift for my in-laws. My mother in law stated it's the first time she could actually see the football players on the television so she can see what's going on.

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Can't go wrong

              By Muziblitz

              from Southern NH

              About Me Power User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Bright Image
              • Fast Setup
              • Good Connection Options
              • Good Resolution
              • Reduced Glare

              Cons

              • Poor Sound

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Home
              • Movies

              Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

              Love everything about this TV except this: My other Bravia - 26" - allows you to control the volume of the audio outputs but this unit - the 32" Bravia - does not. A pain in the neck. Why? It took someone to decide to remove a function that is extremely simply, easy to use and could not have created any significant expense in construction. The sound through the TV speakers is lame at best so I, like many others I'm sure, patch the sound into some kind of sound system. Love Sony and this unit but am constantly amazed at the little decisions they make that are bound to annoy.

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              5.0

              No complaints so far

              By Chuck

              from Tucson, Az.

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Bright Image
              • Fast Setup
              • Good Connection Options
              • Good Resolution
              • Reduced Glare
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bedroom

                Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

                Great picture and size for the bedroom. Easy to set up and operate.

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                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Beautiful picture, unbeatable price.

                By enigma

                from Pennsylvania

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Bright Image
                • Fast Setup
                • Good Connection Options
                • Good Resolution
                • Reduced Glare
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Wall Mounting

                  Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

                  Purchased the TV to be wall-mounted in the exercise room. It's the perfect size. No complaints or regrets whatsoever. The picture is fantastic and the sound is good. Overall, the TV is probably too nice for where it is, however, for the cost, the purchase was a no brainer.

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                  (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Picture / excellent value!

                  By Phil

                  from Monarch Beach Ca

                  About Me Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Bright Image
                  • Fast Setup
                  • Good Connection Options
                  • Good Resolution
                  • Reduced Glare
                  • Simple Controls

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Bedroom

                    Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

                    Of all the basic 720p models, this picture is very good and the color accuracy is excellent. That makes this model an excellent choice, especially for the bedroom or den. The sound reproduction is definitely one of the better models available. You will be very happy with your purchase.

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                    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    It Delivers!

                    By mangiafrani

                    from New York City

                    Comments about Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV:

                    This Sony delivers as promised. I recently purchased and returned a name brand hdtv. Even though the reviews were very good and the price to good to be true, it did not deliver as advertised. The Sony KDL 32L5000 does deliver for only $50 more. Don't play around, get this tv.

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                    What's in the Box

                    Sony KDL-32L5000 32" 720p Bravia L Series LCD HDTV
                    • AC Power Cord
                    • RM-YD028 Remote Control (with two AA batteries)
                    • Pedestal (with screws)
                    • Quick Setup Guide
                    • Operating Instructions
                    • 1-Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty
                     
                     
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