DPR editors' take

Although DPR did not review the 40-inch Sony KDL-40W4100, we did review the 46-inch Sony KDL-46W4100. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sony LCD HDTVs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect that the review of the 46-inch TV will give a good indication of how the 40-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDL-46W4100.

• Manufacturer: Sony


• Part Number:KD-L40W4100

General

• Product Type 40 in LCD TV
• Series BRAVIA
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 38.8 in
• Depth 4.3 in
• Height 25.4 in
• Weight 44.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

Display

• Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix


• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• 120Hz Yes
• Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1


• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Display Menu Language French,  English,  Spanish


• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes


• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Neutral/Cool)
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid/Photo
• Additional Features Clock , V-Chip , Game mode , Photo TV HD , On-screen menu , Channel labeling , Parental control , Contrast enhancer , 3:2 pull down compensation , Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-and-picture (PAP)
• Reception System NTSC-M


• Stereo Reception System MTS

Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM , ATSC , 8-VSB

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i , 480p , 720p , 1080i , 1080p
• Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
• Audio Controls Bass , Balance , Sound mode
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Voice Zoom , Auto volume adjustment
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

• Connector Type 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side , 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side , 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear , 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear , 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear , 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Battery None

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 38.8 in x 4.3 in x 25.4 in x 44.1 lbs , Panel with stand - 38.8 in x 11 in x 26.9 in x 50.7 lbs