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Sony KDL-40U3000 - 40'' Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview
 
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Sony KDL-40U3000 - 40'' Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview

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Product Features

  • HD Ready
  • Integrated Digital Tuner / FREEVIEW
  • 2 x HDMI
  • BRAVIA Theatre Sync
  • Dynamic Contrast up to 7000:1*
  • PC Input
  • 2 x SCART
  • Dolby Virtual / BBE VIVA sound
  • 1 x Component Input
  • VESA hole spacing compatible

Product details

  • Item Weight: 29 Kg
  • Boxed-product Weight: 33 Kg
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  • Item model number: KDL40U3000U
  • ASIN: B000VZ83OO
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 12 Sep 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Sony KDL-40U3000 - 40'' Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview
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BRAVIA U3000 Series LCD TV


Available in 26, 32 & 40" Screen Sizes

If you’re looking for an affordable entry Sony BRAVIA and you mainly watch standard definition content, the U3000 Series is available in a range of screen sizes. Along with being ready for the Digital Switchover, the U Series has strong connectivity with 2 HDMI ports so you can connect 2 HD sources e.g. Sky HD and PS3, while Dynamic Contrast delivers great depth and detail in the picture.

BRAVIA U3000 Series LCD TV


HD Ready

HD Ready

To appreciate just how good a high definition picture is, it helps to know how TV’s, DVD’s and VHS worked in the past. Until recently, there was only one type of broadcast format – Standard definition - SD. With SD, the level of detail in the picture resolution is limited. SD has a resolution of 720 X 576, which means 576 horizontal lines of 720 pixels each. Pixels are the dots which make up a digital picture. The new HD formats boost resolution far beyond SD, giving your TV a level of clarity and detail that is absolutely breathtaking.


Integrated Digital Tuner / Freeview

Integrated Digital Tuner / Freeview

Having an integrated Digital Freeview Tuner means that your TV has a built in receiver that will give you access to many more channels without the need to have any additional hardware, such as a Freeview box. In 2007, the government will begin switching UK broadcasting to digital, so if your TV doesn’t have an integrated digital tuner feature you wont be able to view any channel without buying the additional hardware.


HDMI Sockets

HDMI Sockets

The U3000 Series has 2 X HDMI sockets located at the rear of the set.

Your HDMI socket provides a connection point on your TV that is able to deliver a high definition picture. Quite simply, the more HDMI sockets that you have on your BRAVIA LCD TV, the more components you are able to link up to for HD picture quality, for instance, a Digital camera & your gaming console.


BRAVIA Theatre Sync

BRAVIA Theatre Sync

A one touch control over your whole Home theatre set up. Simply press the Theatre button on the TV’s remote control, the TV’s sound turns off & the picture settings configure automatically to an optimal movie watching mode. BRAVIA Theatre Sync cuts out the complexity so that you can concentrate on enjoying your movie.


Dynamic Contrast

Dynamic Contrast

Contrast ratio is improved and all shades between the brightest white and the darkest blacks are maintained, so the picture has more depth and detail. This is achieved as the backlight brightness adjusts according to the brightness of the scene. Sony’s unique dynamic contrast system features ACE (advanced contrast enhancer) which ensures all of the subtle shades of grey are maintained.


VESA Hole Spacing

VESA Hole Spacing

VESA-Standard or Video Electronics Standards Association is a perfect template for hole spacing (screw holes) in flat screens. So providing your wall bracket is also VESA standard, hanging your TV on the wall, for example, is a simple process without the frustration of drilling the holes incorrectly and in the wrong place.


‘Sony’, ‘BRAVIA Engine’, ‘BRAVIA Theatre Sync’, ‘BRAVIA’ and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation, Japan. All other trademarks are acknowledged.

Box Contents

  • AC Power Cord
  • Support Belt
  • Screws (for Support Belt)
  • Operating Instructions and Leaflet
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Warranty Card
  • Registration CD
  • On-line Registration Card
  • Table Top Stand
  • Remote Control
  • Battery

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4.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain Bravia, 8 Dec 2007
By M. Sharrock "The Chart" (Lancs UK) - See all my reviews
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Heard Makro had an offer on Sony Bravia, went down wanting a D3000 (best online price 880), they had U3000 at 580 inc vat. I did'nt know anything about them but took the risk and bought one. WOW!! glad I did, fantastic clear picture through the standard format built in digital freeview. Dead easy setting up, completly sorted within half hour of taking it out the box. Plus, I saved myself 300 quid. Thoroughly recommended.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, great picture!!, 6 Dec 2007
By Kulraj Singh Burmy (Glasgow, Scotland.) - See all my reviews
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i bought this tv to put on the wall in my bedroom for playing games and watching tv.

the picture quality is excellent and makro were selling this for £499 plus VAT so it came to £586 which is a lot cheaper than most of the 40" flatscreen LCD tvs on the market.

the sound quality is brilliant too. with this tv you get a lot of quality for your money, its absolutely excellent.



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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sony KDL-40U3000, 8 Nov 2007
By Neil Chambers - See all my reviews
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Very easy to set up and picture looks great. Bought mine from Macro's for just £586 so look out for deals. Has everything you can want and more. Couldn't justify paying for the 1080 Hd screen when picture quality looks so similar to this tv's ratio. Happy hunting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TV - GREAT PRICE
bought mine via a supermarket offer - and to my eye this has a beautiful picture with wonderful colours so it shouldn't disappoint - indeed given the size it even makes you feel... Read more
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brand new out of the box, shoved my trusty 10 year old DAEWOO out of the way, plugged in new Sony 40" NOTHING, not a blip!. Read more
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