Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-46S5100 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
- A 46-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1
- Unique Sony technologies to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
- Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
- BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV’s capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link
Product Description
Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs — all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connec… More >>
Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-46S5100 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
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Bought to replace my Panasonic 42″ plasma that was connected to Bose Lifestyle 35 with HDMI repeater/switching. Never had any issue with the Panasonic but with the Sony can’t get pic through HDMI connection thru Bose. Going HDMI direct between Apple TV or Cable box is OK but thru Bose no can do. Called Bose and was identified as problem with HDMI handshake (possible firmware issue with Sony). Called Sony and was confirmed that TV need firmware upgrade (KDL-46S5100_ER411E229). Downloaded the upgrade to my UBS storage and connected to the Sony TV, firmware upgraded successfully. Tried the result, you get barely some improvement (intermittent picture at varying resolution) but not watchable. So be warned with this TV model and using with HDMI switcher/repeater like Bose or any other HDMI switcher, might have HDMI communication issue.
BTW, it work if HDMI sources are directly connected to the TV but if later on upgrading with external HDMI switching might not work. Also picture is OK for the price although my 3 year old Panasonic 42 plasma is definitely better contrast and fluidity.
Sending it back to Amazon and getting another TV from local store which I can positively verify will work on the Bose Lifestyle using HDMI.
Rating: 2 / 5
I purchased this tv in March 2009 and by September the HDMI inputs stopped working. Great tv if the HDMI inputs hadn’t always acted weird then one day the HDMI inputs just stopped working entirely.
Just starting to work with Sony on getting it replaced/repaired.
Rating: 1 / 5
Does the lamp burn out and have to be replaced on this model? If so, what is the serial number of the replacement bulb?
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this for my mother-in-law. Perfect size HDTV (46″) for her TV room which is about 12′ x 12′. Amazon had the best price, and the delivery men were very careful bringing it into the house and installing the HDTV.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m not a big TV person, so I can’t compare this TV to others. I actually purchased this TV to play my PS3 on it, which is great!!!!! The games at 1080p look absolutely flawless. I can’t really make a lot of comments about the functions, but there are a lot of them. Everything looks great and for the price it’s great, and it’s a SONY!
Three months later, here is a review update:
This is still a good TV, especially when I purchased it 3 months ago. However, over the course of 3 months the HDMI connections started doing some weird things.
My set up is very simple: HDMI 1 is connected to my Digital Cable, HDMI 2 is connected to my SONY PS3 and HDMI 3 is connected to my SONY DVD upscale player. The problems I started having was the HDMI connections weren’t reading the signals sent by each component. At first I though it was the digital cable, because I stopped getting a signal. So, I had my cable company come out to my house three times and the last time they exchanged the digital DVR cable box with a new one. However, I noticed that when I turned on my DVD upscale using the “Bravia” features, I could no longer get a signal from my digital cable. So I unplugged the HDMI 1 (digital cable) and connected it to HDMI 3 (DVD upscale), then I received a cable signal. Same thing was happening to my PS3 (HDMI 2). It was like the PS3 and the DVD player kept knock’en out the cable signal.
So after hours of troubleshooting this ongoing problem, I realized, it wasn’t my digital cable boxes, PS3 or DVD player, it was the TV itself and since it was over 90 days, since the day I purchased it, I couldn’t return it to Wal-mart. So I called SONY and come to find out, SONY apparently knows about this problem. So SONY sent me a software update in the form of a USB drive. I received the USB drive, connected it to the back of the TV and the TV updated the software. The process took about 3 minutes and so far, everything is working fine.
I guess the biggest problem I have with this situation is that, if SONY knows this TV need a software update, why don’t they recall the TV or send the software update to each store that is selling the TV, so customers don’t have to go through this madness? So I wrote this review to warn customers who’s buying this TV and those who brought this TV of what to expect as you connect components to this TV using the HDMI ports over time. I would also recommend buying an extended warranty, just to be safe in the long run. I would also change my rating and give it 4 stars if I could, but I can’t.
Rating: 5 / 5