Sony KDL40EX653BU 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p SMART WiFi LED TV with Freeview HD: Amazon.co.uk: TV

Important Information

Energy efficiency class
A

On-mode power consumption
62 Watts

Energy consumption
86 Kilowatt Hours per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.

Visible screen diagonal
40" / 102 cm

Product details

Product Dimensions: 6 x 94.1 x 57.6 cm ; 11 Kg
Boxed-product Weight: 22 Kg
Item model number: KDL40EX653BU
ASIN: B007M8E90A
Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 1 Mar 2012

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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Product Description

Choose from a huge selection of instant entertainment--catch up TV and whole TV series, sports and the latest films.*
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Watch whatever you want, whenever.

The EX6 is ready to keep you entertained day in, day out. So you can indulge your passion for movies, sports and music in an instant.

At a glance

Non-stop entertainment

Choose from a huge selection of instant entertainment--catch up TV and whole TV series, sports and the latest films.

Pin-sharp detail

See things as the director intended with stunning detail thanks to our picture technology.

Life-like colour

Our clever colour technology ensures natural tones and brilliant contrast everytime.

Freeview HD

The built-in Freeview HD tuner means you can enjoy more channels in stunning pin-sharp clarity, totally free.

Easel stand

The sleek easel stand lets the EX6 tilt 6 degrees so it can be positioned on lower furniture.

Sharper clearer images and more vivid and more natural colours.
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Non-stop entertainment

There's one place you'll find everything you need for a great night in--Sony Entertainment Network. Catch up on TV programmes you've missed with BBC iPlayer or watch whole seasons of your favourite TV series through Netflix. Settle down to watch Wimbledon or the athletics on BBC Sport. Even share that video of you crashing your mountain bike on YouTube. Or just pour yourself a drink, get comfy and choose a blockbuster film fresh out of the cinema from Video Unlimited. It's all there in one place. You just have to choose what to watch, when you want to watch it.

Smoother action scenes.
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Pin-sharp detail

Deep in the Amazon rainforest the camera picks out a rare species amongst the foliage. It's detailed scenes like this where our TVs really get to show off. All of our core range of TVs will improve detail, using our unique X-Reality picture technology. This means you see more in every scene, from the razor-sharp talons on the bird of prey to the intricacies of the jaguar's markings.

Life-life colour

If you want to see things the way the director intended then excellent colour is vital. It must be life-like, which is where X-Reality picture technology comes in to play, enhancing colour as well as detail.

Wireless connection

The built-in Freeview HD tuner means you can enjoy more channels in stunning pin-sharp clarity, totally free.**
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Connect up to your home network using built-in Wi-Fi and start exploring worlds of online entertainment. Find films and TV shows you’ve missed, share photos and music, even stream content from your PC. Not a wire in sight.

Freeview HD

Want to watch all your favourite programmes in high definition and without paying an extra penny for the privilege? No problem. The EX5 is big on choice with an impressive range of free HD digital TV and radio channels. You’ll be able to receive them all via an aerial using the Freeview HD tuner built into the TV. So no need to connect up a separate box, no need to stump up a subscription every month and no need to have a satellite dish on your wall. Access all channels using just one remote control. Nice and easy.

The sleek easel stand lets tilts 6 degrees so it can be positioned on lower furniture.
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Planet and pocket friendly

Fancy saving a bit of money every month? TVs now come with an Energy Rating sticker, which shows you how much energy they use, which is basically a reference for how much they are going to cost you on energy bills. An A or B energy-rated LED television uses up a lot less electricity than your average plasma. All of our TVs for 2012 are either A or B rated, which means you'll be saving money as you're entertained.

Find your angle

The EX6 is designed to fit into your home and be accommodating to the way you watch TV. That’s why the easel stand lets it tilt back 6 degrees, perfect if you position it on low, modern furniture.

*Image for illustration purposes only. Video content available subject to change. All Rights Reserved. Broadband router required to access internet services. Sony recommends a minimum speed of 2Mbps for Standard Definition content and 4Mbps for High Definition content. Please contact your internet service provider for further information.

**The Freeview service is subject to coverage. Aerial upgrade may be required.

Energy efficiency class:

On-mode power consumption:

62 Watts

Energy consumption:

86 kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.

Visible screen diagonal:

40 " / 101.6 cm

Product Description

Change the way you watch TV 
 See every detail with Full HD: Get totally immersed in the action with smooth, highly detailed Full High Definition viewing.. 
Natural colours and clear, detailed pictures: See crisp detail with no degradation or noise, even for Standard Definition pictures, with the X-Reality picture engine.. 
Edge LED for high picture contrast: Benefit from enhanced colour intensity, high contrast and improved energy efficiency, all within a slim screen design.. 
See action clearly with Motionflow XR 100Hz: Watch action sequences at the equivalent of 100 frames a second and enjoy a smoother picture with less judder and blur.. 
Built-in Wi-Fi� to easily connect to the Internet: Stream entertainment from your wireless home network and the Internet without the clutter of cables.. 
Easily connect to the web on your TV: Stream full-screen movies, music, Internet videos, apps, and access social networks on the Sony Entertainment Network.. 
Ready for video and voice calls with SkypeTM: Add a voice control camera and microphone and make free SkypeTM calls to friends and family from the comfort of your sofa.. 
Surf the web through your TV: Go online to browse text and picture-based Internet pages through your TV.. 
Use your smartphone as a remote control: Download the Media Remote app and use your iPhone, AndroidTM phone or tablet as a remote control or mouse for browsing the web.. 
Connect directly to other Wi-Fi� devices: With a firmware update your TV can connect directly to other Wi-Fi� Direct devices without cables, routers or complicated settings.. 
Share movies & music from your PC & other devices: Stream movies, music and photos to your TV from a PC or MP3 player - or send photos and videos from your smartphone to your TV.

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155 of 161 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb picture quality in a very well equiped classy looking TV 24 May 2012

By The Fat Monk TOP 500 REVIEWER

Size Name:40-inch|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

This telly must be good - my other half loves it! Usually new 'gadgets' need some kind of justification and there are always other more important things that need doing before installing and setting up (or playing / fiddling with) new gadgets is acceptable.

Not with this TV though!

Immediately out of the box it looks great. A slightly patterned black bezel - the better to avoid finger prints - with a dark metal edge that's just out of sight around the edge. It looks very classy and understated and most of that frontage is screen as well.

Assembly was simple, just unpack the bits, drop the telly vertically into the stand with the guide bolts aligning everything automatically then attach the three screws and job done. Out of the box the screen has a 6 degree backwards tilt, but there are two other screws on the back of the stand that allow this tilt to be adjusted or removed altogether (with storage holes for the screws as well if they are completely removed). The screen actually looks as though it tilts very slightly forwards when the tilt adjust screws are fully removed so you may want to play with this a little.

The screen also swivels by about 15 degrees on the stand which is handy, and it still feels solid despite very little pressure being needed to turn the screen.

INITIAL SET UP

When first powering up the TV goes through a setup sequence asking you to answer a bunch of easy questions. An extra mark to Sony here for recognising that in he UK most people will no longer want to scan for analogue channels as they've been switched off.

You are also given the opportunity during this setup sequence to connect to your network via a wired connection or the built in WiFi.... Read more ›

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally brilliant and a very fast start-up! 21 May 2012

By Claptonian TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

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As a 40-inch TV, this is not considered unduly large by modern standards and sits comfortably between 37-inch and 42-inch models. It is however quite imposing although it sits on a rather short, heavy-duty all-metal stand that looks as if would support something larger or heavier than is this. It is not as thin as a LED screen but it is LED edge-illuminated which provides some of the same characteristics. The edge bezel is about 1-inch in width at the top and sides and slightly more at the bottom. On its stand, the bottom of the TV is only about 2-inches above the table-top. If you wish, it can be wall-mounted and you will need to obtain the correct fittings. It claims to be about 11.6 kilos in weight and it can be lifted by one person.

The power cable is fixed and provided with a UK plug. If you intend to use the TV abroad, you will need to remove the plug and replace it. An IEC connector and replaceable leads may have been a better choice, but it will not concern the vast majority of buyers.

Some minor assembly is required, mostly of the stand, a process that took about 2 minutes. The stand allows a few degrees of swivel from side to side and the rotation is very free, needing finger pressure only. It is supposed to allow a small amount of tilt but I could not get it to do that and its current position is leaning slightly backwards. Once positioned and the essential cables connected, you will be prompted to allow an initial self-configuration process before setting some personal preferences and commencing to tune for Freeview and Freeview HD. You will be asked whether to tune analogue and digital or digital alone which, as the analogue signals have now been switched off in the UK, would be faster if Digital was the choice made.... That process was quite fast and needed around 80-90 seconds in total. You can later alter some of the selected settings from the Options menu, should you choose.

When using the power switch rather than standby, the TV is fully functional within a few seconds unlike our previous flat screen TV that needed a full minute or more. You may find that it is set to Eco-mode by default and to power down after four hours. It annoyed for a day or two until I found the relevant entry within its menus to null it. The menu system is extensive and about half of its settings should be fairly obvious to most. Some are obscure and unlikely to be essential. All the menu items are accessed via the HOME button on the remote and the various categories initially display in a continuously scrolling stream across the bottom of the screen. Once one category is selected, it will display a vertical menu of sub-options and then various further settings within them.

A basic on-screen manual is also available that provides a short and simple guide to the use of the controls. It does not actually explain anything but it is a useful addition to the printed version.

The on-screen image is bright and contrasty and with the typical Sony edge in colour (as a Vaio user, it is something a little different than most others). There is no perceptible edge bleed from the back-lighting, a definite plus to the design and implementation. The sound quality from its internal speakers is good but not outstanding and does not provide a sub-woofer as some claim to offer, but the thickness of the set is such that there is simply not the space. There may be more than two single speaker units within, but they will be long and thin and downward projecting. If you want to improve the audio quality, a sound bar would be the simplest and tidiest method but you may choose to opt for a 5.1 or greater speaker system.

It is fully provided with connections although the now near-redundant SCART is included although only with a single socket which should suffice for those still using VHS players or those devices not yet provided with HDMI. There are four HDMI sockets, curiously 1 and 4 are on the back panel and 2 & 3 on the side, which did throw me until I realised that the 'live' connections are flagged on the selection page. USB is provided and one of its functions is to allow recordings to an external hard drive, a bonus for those who do not yet possess a PVR of any sort. Component sockets are also provided.

In addition, there are the usual connections for a home cinema system. In all, there are three groupings of connectors; two on the rear and one on the left side as viewed normally. The main panel has its sockets almost invisible and require insertion from below. As you cannot actually see what you are doing, it is a little hit or miss until you are familiar.

The TV fully supports Ethernet both wired and wireless and does not need Sony's notorious WiFi adapter. If your router fully supports WPS, connection is perhaps a little simpler and faster but it can be performed manually. It quickly found the available networks and allowed selection of the correct one. It supports the various levels of WPA and WEP encoding and the network key is input using the remote selecting one character at a time with the various arrow keys followed by the central OK key. The process took about two minutes, which is not excessive but it worked first time. I did not try the wired solution as it was superfluous. A couple of days after installation, it announced an update to its software that downloaded surprisingly quickly within about 20 seconds, and possibly much less. The TV switched itself off and then on again but did reset many, if not all, of the previously selected user settings. This was a minor inconvenience but it is not likely to be that frequent an event.

The TV is a little more configurable than is normal. For example other TVs offer a Vivid setting, one for games, Cinema, Normal (or Standard) and a User setting; this offers about twice that number including one that allows TV to be standard but movies to be shown using the Cinema setting. If you watch a number of movies on DVD, Blu-ray or from a hard drive or memory stick, this can improve your viewing experience.

It is not a cheap TV and some variants will allow 3D, which this will not, but there are no plans announced for significant 3D broadcasting in the near future and it may not therefore be a major factor for some who may be considering this or something similar. It is undoubtedly the best TV of its type I have seen in the past two years. If you have a large 3D Blu-ray collection, then this is not the model for you but there are companion models that do support it.

As you may expect, there is a small control panel down the right-hand edge, about one third of the way up from the bottom that includes a power switch, volume and channel changers. Some offer more by way of tint and colour controls, but those included are all that most will need.

Overall, Sony have done an excellent job with the model and it has a feature-rich specification that should suit many potential buyers. Read more ›

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot Believe That Someone Gave 1 Star For This Superb TV 17 Aug 2012

By JohnR

Size Name:40-inch

I believe that the person marking this TV 1 star must have a hidden agenda against Sony, there's no way on earth that this model deserves such a low rating.

We've had this TV for about 2 months, changing from a 14-year old Toshiba CRT that was still going strong.
To us the picture and clarity are fantastic, even on the default settings. Initially I did spend some time fiddling with the many adjustments but always returned to the defaults.
The only change away from the defaults was to select 'Dynamic' in the sound settings. A number of other reviewers have made comment on the quality of the sound output, well I agree that it's not fantastic but it is more than adequate. Certainly good enough for us to get rid of the separate surround sound system that we had with the old telly; my hearing is poor (I wear hearing aids) but I can hear speech on this new Sony far clearer than on the old set up (and at normal volume levels, so I suppose the neighbours will be pleased).
I'm not entirely sure how useful the internet facility is yet; we've used i-Player occasionally but nothing else so far - I have another source for movies so don't need Lovefilm and Netflix at the moment.

On the downside I didn't buy the Sony from Amazon, I waited for weeks for them to drop the price but nothing happened so bought from a local dealer at full price. Got a 5-year guarantee but I don't expect we'll need that knowing Sony's build quality.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice TV, a bit let down by its sound 22 May 2012

By D. Harris TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

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Overall, I was impressed by this TV, but for one thing. It has an excellent picture, probably the best I've seen, crisp and clear, with no lurid greens, and a range of extra services (more detail below). Not least was the ease of unpacking, handling and setup. However, I was rather disappointed (hence 4 stars rather than 5) by the sound, which is a little flat and tinny - although I'm not using external speakers, so this may be a bit unfair.

Starting at the beginning, I was impressed by how easy the TV was to get out the box - easy for one person to lift out of the box, unlike the TV (still LCD) this replaced, which took two of us just to lift off the stand.

Assembling the TV and the base requires five screws (you'll need a medium sized crosshead screwdriver)- two join the parts of the base together, while the other three fasten the TV to the base. There are more than three slots on the back of the TV, and which slots you use determines the angle of screen tilt - ours started tilted back a few degrees, then we went back and changed them to get it vertical once we realised this. You may just want to play around a bit and get this as you want it first time - the instructions are slightly unhelpful. This can all easily be done by one person.

Once assembled and put in place, this was a dream to set up. After it's powered on, you're taken through the normal choice of languages, asked where and how the TV is being used, and how (if at all) you want it to access the Internet (Wi-Fi, Ethernet or cable). We're using it on Wi-Fi, and it found our router (BT Home hub) and connected very easily, although typing in the router password with the remote control was fiddly.... Read more ›

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