A BRAVIA LCD TV is no ordinary television. Design is sleeker, pictures are brighter, details clearer. All BRAVIA televisions are HD Ready as a minimum, with up to 4 HDMI connections, and come with an integrated digital tuner so there is no need for a set-top box to view Freeview TV and radio channels. Most of the BRAVIA LCD TVs feature BRAVIA Sync technology, it takes just one button to turn on your entire Sony home entertainment system, while XrossMediaBar helps you navigate your TV easily with its best-in-class menu screen. After all advanced technology should simply mean technology that does more for you.
The BRAVIA W5500 has all the Sony technology you need to experience a new level of entertainment. BRAVIA ENGINE 3 digital processing delivers a depth, richness and clarity that will take your breath away. Motionflow 100Hz technology keeps fast-moving sports and action crisp and clear. You can connect it to your home network using DLNA and enjoy music, video and pictures from other compatible devices on your TV. Plus you can use the AppliCast™ feature to check on-screen RSS feeds of news and other information while you’re watching your favourite programmes.
Experience picture so fluid and life-like, it's like seeing a movie from the best seat in the cinema. Viewing is smooth and sharp: you won't get any blur. There's something to keep the whole household happy.
World time, music, photos and films - whatever you want to look at, you can do it all with the built-in home networking technologies. Select movies stored on your DLNA-enabled PC, and watch them on the big screen at the touch of the button or simply plugging in your favourite digital devices.
Slim, elegant and ultra cool, an updated draw the LINE design concept conveys just how stunning this TV looks. Accented by a subtle half mirror ornament, the deep piano black finish creates an effortlessly contemporary look to flatter any living space.
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Sony |
| Tv Colour
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Black |
| Graded
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This means the TV is either an end of line, surplus stock item. Fully inspected and technically perfect with 12 month warranty. The item may not be supplied in original packaging* but is otherwise in excellent condition. *Packaging will be supplied for safe transit. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more information.
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Yes |
| HD Ready
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HD Ready TV sets have a minimum horizontal resolution of 720 lines which means they are capable of displaying high definition TV signals (like those from your Sky HD Box or Playstation 3)
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Yes |
| Full HD 1080p
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1080p refers to the number of horizontal lines whioch can be displayed by the TV screen. In order to view high definition images from your Blu-ray player or Playstation 3 at their very best you will require a TV capable of diplaying 1080p images
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Yes |
| DLNA
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This turns the TV into a digital media player so you can watch video and view pictures saved on your PC. A wired or wireless router pairs up the TV and DLNA certified equipment like laptops, PCs and even Samsung\\\'s Omnia mobile phone, so content can be streamed from one to the other. DLNA removes the need to copy media onto a USB storage device and then connect the USB to the TV.
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Yes |
| FHD Ready
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Experience the highest definition possible today with Full HD 1080p. Blu Ray movies and next generation gaming come to life on your screen with the 1920 x 1080 resolution providing such a clear image you truly feel part of the action.
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Yes |
| 4 HDMI
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Connect your digital world. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs transmit pure, uncompressed streams of digital data at the highest resolution. With 4 HDMI inputs (3 rear, 1 side), your TV is equipped with everything it needs to become your personal multimedia hub, allowing you to quickly connect external devices to the TV for an unrivalled audio visual experience.
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Yes |
| 100Hz
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100Hz technology reduces blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying 100 images per second compared to standard sets which display only 50. New frames are created by the process and inserted between each original frame to create smoother motion and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Get Digital
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Inclues a digital tuner capable of receiving up to 40 free channels with no monthly subscription or need to add a set top box
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Yes |
| Wide 178 Degree Viewing
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VIERA LCD IPS alpha panels have a viewing angle of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally, eliminating faded images that can occur by viewing the panel from certain seating positions. The extra-wide viewing angle makes VIERA LCDs perfect when watching TV with the entire family or a group of friends.
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Yes |
| 24P Playback - 24 Real Cinema
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When reproducing a 24p movie source, the 24p Real Cinema function generates smooth motion transition based on the original 24 frames. Models that do not include 24p Real Cinema are equipped with 24p Playback. The 24p Playback function provides cinema-like images by using a pull-down up to 96Hz.
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Yes |
| On Screen Display
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For the simple on screen access to menu options
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Yes |
| Wall Mountable
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Yes |
| Virtual Dolby Surround
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A processing technology for enhancing surround sound effects. It will create the sensation of Dolby Pro Logic without the necessity of additional rear speakers. You become totally immersed in your television experience.
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Yes |
| Contrast Ratio
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This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality
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100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio |
| Pixel Resolution
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Measures the number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines which can be displayed by the TV. A TV with a high pixel resolution will have more pixels on screen making images appear sharper and clearer.
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1920 x 1080p |
| Television Type
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LCD |
| Bravia Engine
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Sony technology which ensures a clear and detailed picture by incorporating digital noise filters as well as contrast and colour enhancers
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Yes |
| HDMI Connection
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HDMI is a digital connection which carries sound and picture signals from peripheral devices (like a DVD recorder or Home Cinema) to your TV. If you want to watch High Definition programmes (eg from Blu-ray player, Playstation 3 or Sky HD Box) you will need to use the HDMI connection
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4 |
| SRS Speaker System
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Yes |
| BBE Technology
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Gives a pure ‘noise-free’ clarity to every sound coming from your BRAVIA set - from an exploding building to a gently inhaled breath. BBE adds nothing artificial to the digital audio signal but instead restructures it to faithfully allow every original detail and nuance.
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Yes |
| Incredible Surround
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Incredible Surround™ is an audio technology from Philips that dramatically magnifies the sound field to immerse you in the audio. Using state-of-the-art electronic phase shifting, Incredible Surround™ mixes sounds from left and right in such a way that it expands the virtual distance between the two speakers. This wider spread greatly enhances the stereo effect and creates a more natural sound dimension. Incredible Surround™ allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound, without the use of additional speakers.
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Yes |
| Swivel Stand
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For optimal viewing angle
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Yes |
| Live Colour Creation
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Yes |
| Screen Size
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46" |
| Picture in Picture
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Yes |
| Progressive Scan
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A superior way of viewing images compared with the traditional interlaced method.Withprogressive scanning all of the horizontal lines are displayed in the frame in one go.
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Yes |
| Non reflective coating on TV screen
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Yes |
| Sound System
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Virtual Dolby Surround |
| Bass Boost
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Yes |
| Optical Digital Audio Output
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Yes |
| Favourite channel memory
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Yes |
| Dimensions
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112.3 x 77.2 x 33.0cm (WxHxD) |
| 3D Comb Filter
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The 3D comb filter separates brightness and colour signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-colour, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion. The 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the colour from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. The result is a razor sharp image.
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Yes |
| CombFilter
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Clear separation of the combined colour and black and white signals, preventing smudging, vibrating edges and ensuring precise details.
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3D Digital |
| Audio Power Output (RMS)
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A larger output results in greater volume
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20 |
| AV Inputs
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Audio and video inputs (also known as Composite connectors) carry anaolgue audio and video signals. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI connector which carries digital sound and picture signals.
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Yes |
| Child lock to prevent unwanted tampering
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Yes |
| Component video connection
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The component vidoe connection provides the highest picture quality of all the analogue connectors by splitting the picture signal into 3 components: brightness, colour and contrast. This results in reduced interference and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Anti-Reflection Coating
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Yes |
| Electronic Programme Guide
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On-screen programme guide
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Yes |
| Display Format
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1080p |
| Headphone Socket
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Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio
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Image ratio refers to the relation of the width of the image to the height. While you can change the size of the image, the ratio stays constant.
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16:9 |
| Response Time
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3ms |
| RGB Enabled Scart Sockets
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RGB enabled scart connectors provide better picture quality than a standard scart connector as they break the picture signal down to its red, green and blue components. This maintains a higher picture quality whilst the signal is sent between your TV and DVD.
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Yes |
| S- Video Connection
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Uses an anologue connetion which carries picture signals that have been split into colour and brightness. For an improved picture you may want to consider upgraging to HDMI connector which carries digital picture and sound signals.
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Yes |
| Sleep Timer
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Can be set to switch off automatically
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Yes |
| Teletext
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Access to ceefax and teletext services
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Yes |
| Scart Sockets
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The analogue scart connector carries analogue sound and picture signals in 1 cable. Scart is currently the most popular way of connecting TVs to other AV equipment. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI which carries digital sound and pciture signals.
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2 |
| USB Port
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The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos and mp3 music of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access your photos or music files. You can easily view and share your photos and music.
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Yes |
| Use as PC Monitor
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This screen will receive RGB PC in signals
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Yes |
| Guarantee Period
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The length of time your TV is covered against technical faults. The guarantee covers all parts and labour costs involved in the repair. The guarantee is back to base which means in the unlikely event of a fault you can take the TV back to any of our 5 branches for repair.
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12 Months |
Graded : Yes
