Sony KDL-55HX729 55" 1080p 3D Bravia LED LCD HDTV with Wi-Fi

A front row experience every time

Entertainment at home should be more than just passable: it should be an event that you enjoy just as much as you would at the theater. And with the Sony KDL-55HX729, you'll have that front-row feeling every time you turn on your TV. Starting with the 55" 1080p screen, the KDL55HX729 displays a vivid, lifelike picture. An impressive advanced motion processing technology, Motionflow XR 480, reduces blur and enhances image sharpness on even the fastest fast action sequences. No matter what you're watching, you'll be sure to see a clear, fluid picture. And as far as content type, your options are wide open. Got 3D? The KDL 55HX729 features a built-in 3D sync transmitter. Once you slide on the 3D active glasses (sold separately), the on-screen image is precisely synchronized and delivered with the Full HD image intact. Of course, you can enjoy any 1080p content, even movies or TV shows you stream from Hulu Plus using the built-in Wi-Fi connection. In fact, you can even stream your favorite music on the KDL-55HX729 and use the HDMI v1.4 port with Audio Return Channel to send the signal back to your receiver and listen over your surround setup. And all of this technology is strategically packed into a super-slim LED panel that even manages to stay a few steps ahead of the energy efficiency standards outlined by ENERGY STAR. To watch the KDL-55HX729 is to love it.

Included with purchase

KDL-55HX729 3D HDTV, remote control (model RM-YD061), AC power cord (attached), table top stand (separate, assembly required)

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TV needs some calibration if you are a sports fan. (September 05, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jerry B. - WASKOM, TX

Everything started out bad, but worked out in the end. I got an good deal on the TV, but had a little trouble with the shipping. The company Vanns uses for my area was going to make me wait an extra week before delivering my TV. With college football set to kick off, getting my TV a week later wasnt an option. I contacted Vanns and eventually spoke with Travis Vanns Commerce Manager who was an outstanding guy who fixed everything. Travis allowed me to go pick up my TV from the shipping companys warehouse 2 hours away . Travis gave me an additional credit on my TV to cover my gas along with compensation for my trouble. Travis also allowed me the leniency to pick it up and get it home with an additional 14 days to make sure everything was ok with the TV. Travis along with Diane Westbrook made my experience with Vanns well worth the little bit of trouble I had. Now for the TV. The picture is excellent right out of the box. I did notice some pixeling on it when watching college football during high action sequences which to me is unacceptable. I recommend going to cnet and calibrating the TV settings to get optimal performance for both sports as well as movie watching. Here are the settings Im using currently and they seem to be working well.

Home menuSettingsPicture & Display

--Picture Adjustments menu--
Setting Memory [any]
Picture Mode Custom
Backlight 1
Picture 90
Brightness 52
Color 50
Hue 0
Color Temperature Warm 2
Sharpness 50
Noise Reduction Off
MPEG Noise Reduction Off
Dot noise reduction Off
Reality Creation Off
Smooth Gradation Low
Motionflow Off
CineMotion Off

-Advanced Settings submenu-
Black Corrector Off
Adv. Contrast Enhancer Off
Gamma 1
LED Dynamic Control Standard
Auto Light Limiter Off
Clear White Off
Live Color Off
White Balance [see below]
Detail Enhancer Off
Edge Enhancer Off
Skin Naturalizer Off [grayed out]
ip Conversion Preference Quality [grayed out]

-White Balance submenu-
R-Gain -5
G-Gain -1
B-Gain -6
R-Bias 0
G-Bias 0
B-Bias 0
Ambient Sensor Off

--Screen menu--Setting Memory [any]

Wide Mode Full
Auto Wide Off
43 Default Off [grayed out]
Auto Display Area Off
Display Area Full Pixel
Screen Position [grayed out]
Vertical Size 0 [grayed out]

--Pro Picture Setup menu--
[all settings defaultAuto]

--Home MenuSettingsPreferences--

--Scene Select menu--
General

--Eco menu--
Power Saving Off

These settings are for the 55HX929, but they seem to be working really well for my TV. On sports content you need to only adjust the brightness and backlight up to get the desired picture. Also if you are using DirecTV for HD make sure you have the DirecTV receiver format changed to the 1080 normal setting. Im still within my 14 days, but after making these adjustments Im very
satisfied so far. Hopefully this review will help those who are trying to decide. I grouped this TV with Sony HT-CT150 for my surround sound. It uses Bravia sync and syncs itself with the TV with no problem. Highly recommend using Vanns as their customer service is unmatched in the industry!

Comparison Specifications

55" class (54.6") measured diagonally edge-lit LED screen
16:9 native aspect ratio (1920 x 1080p resolution)
Viewing angle: 178° up/down, 178° left/right
3D-capable (3D sync transmitter integrated), 2D to 3D conversion
4 HDMI v1.4 inputs (1 side, 3 rear)
2 USB 2.0 inputs, 1 ethernet input
Invisible speaker with Sound Elevation, four sound modes, four surround effects
Audio: 20W total (2 speakers x 10W each)
Mounting: includes tabletop stand; VESA compatible (300 x 300)
Includes remote control (RM-YD061); BRAVIA Sync

Additional Specifications

24p True Cinema technology
Auto shut-off
480Hz Motionflow technology
2 composite video inputs (1 rear/1 hybrid), component video input, 1 PC input
2 analog audio inputs (rear), 1 optical digital audio output, 1 audio out (side), 1 RF input
ENERGY STAR compliant
Ambient sensor, Presence sensor
5.1-channel audio output (digital)
Dolby Digital
Sound Enhancer

Manufacturer Specifications

On/Off timer, Sleep timer
Parental controls
Deep Color
Wi-Fi ready with adapter
DLNA compliant
BRAVIA Internet Video
Edge-lit LED lighting
Swivel: Up to 20° L/R

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions (with/without stand): 50.00"/50.00" W x 31.50"/30.38" H x 12.13"/1.63" D
Weight (with/without stand): 56/44.5 lbs

Sony KDL-55HX729 Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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