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Sony KLV-S32A10 32-inch LCD TV

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Sony KLV-S32A10 32-inch LCD TV

Date Published: 2/21/08

The KLV-S32A10 is a 32-inch LCD TV from Sony's BRAVIA line that is HD-ready and can display computer content and television programming with equal ease.

The silver monitor has built-in stereo speakers below the screen, and the tilt-and-swivel pedestal stand can be removed for mounting the monitor on the wall (separately available hardware is required). Control buttons are lined across the upper edge of the KLV-S32A10, while a host of input and output connections are conveniently located along the right and left sides.

The KLV-S32A10's native resolution is 1,366X768, which is ideal for progressive scan DVD viewing and high-definition programming shown at 720p (although an external HD receiver is required). The picture is crisp and clean, with a 3-D Y/C digital comb filter to eliminate dot crawl and hanging dots, video noise reduction, and three color temperature settings. Wide-format content can be displayed on the KLV-S32A10 in a choice of five viewing modes, and standard content can be shown in four. The viewing angle is 170 degrees, and a light sensor adjusts the KLV-S32A10's screen brightness depending on the particular conditions in the room.

The KLV-S32A10 sports a digital amplifier that produces a total of 20 watts of stereo output, and the Sony audio system includes five audio presets and separate adjustments for treble and bass. Simulated surround sound can create a 3-D effect, and the audio level can keep a steady volume output during programming and commercials. The WEGA Gate on-screen menu system makes audio and picture adjustments quick and easy. Other convenience features on the KLV-S32A10 include a freeze memo that freezes the screen to a smaller window, channel labeling, and sleep and on/off timers.

The KLV-S32A10 has a wide selection of input/output choices, including an HDMI input, three composite video inputs (one on the side panel), three S-video inputs (one side), a component video input, PC audio and video inputs and a fixed/variable audio output. The universal remote control has buttons for directly accessing a DVD or VCR and a satellite or cable receiver, and a previous channel button makes it a breeze to flip the KLV-S32A10 back and forth between two programs.

The Sony BRAVIA KLV-S32A10 HD-ready set is adaptable, and it provides a clean, clear picture for your HD programming.



Warranty
1 year parts and labor



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Product Specs

Width
31-1/4 in.
Depth
12-1/4 in. with stand
Height
24 in. with stand
Weight
45.25 lbs.
HDTV
HD-ready (requires external HD receiver)
Screen size
32 in.
Watts per channel
10 watts X2
Comb filter
3-D Y/C digital
DVI/HDMI interface
HDMI
Display capability
720p
Headphone jack
yes
Nbr. of speakers
2
Parental control
yes
PIP/POP
no





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