The XBR55HX929 55" 1080p 3D LED TV from Sony is the perfect blend of design, price and performance wrapped into a stunning TV. At 1.5" (38.1mm) in thickness, the sleek monolithic panel makes quite a design statement even before you turn it on. Whether wall-mounted or ensconced in its minimalist stand, the obsidian OptiContrast display has a look of mystery and promise. And Sony delivers on that promise.
Speaking of wish-fulfillment, the XBR55HX929 is 3D ready. If you really want to see this stylish black slab come alive, plug in a Blu-ray player and 3D glasses and get ready to be transported. Imagine the already exciting world of gaming pushed to the max in 3D. You can even convert 2D content to 3D.
The XBR55HX929's innovative LightSensor Technology automatically adjusts the picture color based on your room's lighting to create an unparalleled home theater experience. With full HD 1080p resolution, an Edge LED Backlight, and built-in Wi-Fi capability, this display makes the most out of any media you are using. If you like sports and action, another advantage of purchasing the XBR46HX929 is the inclusion of Motionflow XR 960 Technology, which ensures that superior fast-moving images are delivered in smooth detail without judder so that nothing goes by in a blur except time.
The XBR55HX929 is Web-friendly, allowing extensive access to various kinds of media thanks to BRAVIA Internet capability. Users can now instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps including: Netflix, YouTube, and Slacker.
Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music with a USB input. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and your media can be uploaded in minutes.
The XBR55HX929 comes with a full complement of inputs, including four HDMI connections, ensuring that you'll be able to handle any equipment you have now or may purchase down the line.
Skype Ready: Easily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype. Enjoy free high definition Skype-to-Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach the Sony compact microphone/camera (required, sold separately) and see your friends on the big screen - it's unlike any experience you could get on a PC
Integrated Wi-Fi: Conveniently stream entertainment straight from the Internet and from your home network using the built-in Wi-Fi
DLNA Streaming: Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from a compatible DLNA device like your PC or Playstation3 system
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
Audio Out: Fixed/Variable
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 Effect: Cinema, Sports, Music, Game
Intelligent Presence Sensor: Yes
Presence Sensor with Face Detection: 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 Certified: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes (Firmware Update Required)
Wireless LAN: Integrated
3D Comb Filter: Yes
4:3 Default: Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
Auto Wide: Yes
Blinking Type: Line Blinking
CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
Deep Color: Yes
Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
Live Color Technology: Yes
Motionflow Technology: XR 960
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
3D: Yes
3D Sync Transmitter Integrated: Yes
Display Device: LCD
OptiContrast Panel: Yes
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color): Black
HDMI InstaPort: Yes
New GUI: Yes
Start Up Sony Logo Display: Yes
Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes
Energy Saving Switch: Yes
Energy Star Compliant: Yes (Exceeds v5.0)
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
Channel Block (with password): Analog and 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-Screen Clock: Yes
On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
On-Screen Operating Instructions: Yes
On/Off Timer: Yes
PAP (Fixed or Variable): PAP (Variable)
PIP (Picture in Picture): Yes
Parental Control: Yes
Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
Picture Frame Mode: Yes
Position Control: Yes
Quick Start and 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 Application(s): Yes
Illuminated Sony Logo: Yes
Monolithic Design: Yes