Sony KDL46NX810 46" 1080p 3D BRAVIA LED LCD HDTV with Wi-Fi streaming

More than another dimension . . . it's a whole new experience

Maybe you saw this coming, maybe you didn't. The whole Full HD 1080p video thing was a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, your home viewing experience was forever transformed by a level of sharpness, clarity, and color purity hitherto unimaginable. However . . . once you got a taste of the vividness, the life-like feel of Full HD, all you wanted was more. More detail. More realism. An even more immersive experience. You didn't know it, but what you wanted was 3D, and now it's here. Presenting the fully 3D capable BRAVIA NX810 series from Sony. In everyday life, you're able to see your world in three dimensions because your brain is able to blend the two, slightly offset 2D images received by each eye into a unified, 3D whole. And 3D HDTV technology works much the same way. Special dual-lens video cameras record two simultaneous versions of a movie from slightly different angles. Then, while a Sony NX810 panel plays those two versions back, alternating single frames from each, innovative liquid-crystal shutter glasses separate out the versions for each eye. From there, you brain takes over, combining the two 2D versions into . . . you guessed it: 3D! And because each version is filmed in 1080p, your Sony 3D experience comes to you in full high definition. Additionally, while 240Hz processing delivers the speed necessary to playback 3D video, HDMI v1.4 connectivity ensures compatibility with the latest 3D sources and components. Finally, built-in 2D-to-3D conversion technology lets you transform 2D video sources into 3D viewing experiences.

BRAVIA LED goes wireless . . . with Widgets

Brace yourself for a dramatically expanded Sony BRAVIA cinema experience. Sure, by now you're used to the sharp, high definition realism, vivid colors, and smooth video reproduction for which Sony BRAVIA LED LCD panels are known. Now it's time to discover a new dimension of the BRAVIA experience. With Sony's NX810 series LCDs, BRAVIA meets the internet . . . wirelessly! All you need to enjoy a variety of new features is an existing home network and/or a broadband internet connection. Hook the KDL-46NX810 to your network via an ethernet cable, or sync up to your home's wireless signal using this NX810 panel's integrted wireless LAN, and you're ready to go. First off, BRAVIA Internet Video lets you enjoy select premium and free on-demand entertainment — access online video, music, and more from over 20 providers, including Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Sports Illustrated, and more. Second, BRAVIA Internet Widgets allow you to personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your LCD display. Widgets are small applications that provide you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, Twitter updates, and more at the touch of a button. Finally, the KDL-46NX810's DNLA compatibility gives you the ability to access digital photos, music, and video from your PC or other DNLA-enabled devices, right on your BRAVIA HDTV!

One smooth LED

Okay, you have an important decision to make: if you had to choose, would you rather enjoy seamlessly smooth video when watching sports, or when watching your favorite action movie? Just kidding, it's a trick question — with its Motionflow 240Hz technology, the Sony BRAVIA KDL-46NX810 lets you have both. Motionflow 240Hz technology quadruples the frame rate employed by most HDTVs for fluid, natural motion when watching sports, and accommodates the 24fps rate at which movies are filmed (24 x 10 = 240), meaning that this 46" BRAVIA LED panel is able to deliver your favorite high-action movie scenes just as you first saw them in the theater. Oh, and don't forget, a Full HD 1080p resolution is the ideal complement to high definition Blu-ray Disc media and Playstation 3 content.

The Sony Eco panel

A little-known fact: as long as it's plugged in, your HDTV is consuming power . . . even if the panel's turned off. It's true. Modern HDTVs enter a "standby mode" when their power is turned off, a state that keeps them ready for fast initialization the next time you sit down to watch a show, but that also continues to draw energy. Understandably, these "standby" modes really cramp your efforts to improve your home's energy efficiency. Until now. Presenting Sony's new BRAVIA series of Eco LCD panels . . . the NX810 series. Beginning the NX810's long litany of energy-efficiency design features is a "first' in the world of HDTVs . . a zero-watt Energy Saving Switch. By pressing the Energy Saving Switch on the side of its panel, you enable the KDL-46NX810 to consume zero power when in standby mode, effectively eliminating unnecessary power consumption. Complementing the zero-watt Energy Switch is the NX810 series' Presence Sensor. Using advanced sensor technology, the KDL-46NX810 detects when you've been out of the room for a pre-determined amount of time — choose between five, 30, or 60 minutes — and automatically turns the backlight off to conserve energy. In turn, the volume will remain on for a further 30 minutes while you're away before the HDTV powers off completely, allowing you to continue to listen to the audio from the next room. Keep reading . . . the Eco panel is just getting started.

Ga-ga for Green

These days, energy efficiency and environmental health are important concerns. Not only do you want to keep utility expenses at a minimum, but you are also interested in protecting Mother Nature. As it happens, the folks at Sony share your concerns. Demonstrating Sony's "green" zeal, the KDL-46NX810 sports a variety of energy- and environment-conscious design features. First, LightSensor technology monitors ambient-light levels in your viewing area and automatically adjusts backlight intensity. Not only is image clarity optimized, but power use is minimized when light levels are low. Second, responding to the video content you're watching, the KDL-46NX810's Dynamic Backlight Control also makes automatic energy-saving and performance-raising adjustments to backlight intensity. Third, this BRAVIA TV's packaging and printed materials are made using between 20% and 40% recycled materials. Finally, all these "green" features add up to earn an ENERGY STAR qualification, signaling that this LCD HDTV satisfies the U.S. government's strict criteria for energy-efficient operation. Because it's ga-ga for green, the KDL-46NX810 helps you save money and the conserve natural resources.

Bring on the HD . . . bring on the LED . . . bring on the Sony NX810

There's good reason to be excited: the Sony BRAVIA KDL-46NX810 LCD HDTV sports a Full HD 1920 x 1080p display resolution with Dynamic Edge LED backlighting. In case you're not familiar with "1080p", as it's fondly known, that's the highest definition panel resolution currently available, and an ideal complement to HD movies on Blu-ray Disc, HD television programming, and HD gaming from sources like the PlayStation3. Then, Dymanic Edge edge-lit LED backlighting is able to deliver exceptional sharpness and detail thanks to local dimming technology, effectively shutting off pixels in select areas to achieve true black levels. Further, while the high purity of LED illumination allows for improved color reproduction, the compact nature of LED technology also brings you an ultra-thin 1.25" panel depth! Of course, because this is a BRAVIA television, when it comes to the Sony Full HD experience, this is merely the beginning. First, Sony's BRAVIA Engine 3 technology offers a fully digital video processor that employs a collection of unique algorithms to significantly reduce video "noise" and produce sharp, vibrant, lifelike images through which a 1080p-resolution panel reaches its full potential. Second, the KDL-46NX810's Advanced Contrast Enhancer reproduces improved contrast for deep blacks in darker scenes and fine detail in shadows, revealing all the details that the director intended for you to see. Third, an Ambient Sensor automatically adjusts picture color based on lighting conditions in your viewing area, delivering a picture that's tailored to your living room. Finally, Sony's 24p True Cinema technology ensures compatibility with and high-fidelity reproduction of 24fps film-based content. Bring on the HD.

It's all about connections

Today's home A/V components aren't meant to work alone. Rather, they're intended to integrate with each other, allowing for a seamless, interconnected home theater experience. And when it comes to connections, the KDL-46NX810 does not disappoint. Heading the list of A/V connections, of course, are this BRAVIA LCD's four HDMI inputs. As the only single-cable HD audio and video interface, HDMI offers optimal connectivity to HD sources like Blu-ray Disc players, HD satellites, and HD gaming consoles. Next, a rear-panel PC input allows you to convert the KDL-46NX810's LCD screen into a giant, 46" computer monitor. Last, but not least, is the KDL-46NX810's side USB port. Quickly connect to a thumbdrive, your laptop, or a portable audio player, and access video, photos, and music using this BRAVIA HDTV.

Ah, BRAVIA

As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Sync technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When you combine your new KDL-46NX810 with a select number of other BRAVIA audio and video products, control functions will also be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With "One Touch Play", operations that took several steps are reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA KDL-46NX810 television will turn on and switch to the correct video input...Simple...Easy...BRAVIA Sync.

Your HD lifeline

High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater's high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It's only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the KDL-46NX810: Remote control (RM-YD036), 2 AAA batteries, AC power cord, Operating instructions, 4 screws for stand, and Table-top stand.