With this set premiering at CES 2011 and about to make its retail debut, it was time to start a dedicated thread.
Post settings, tweaks, thoughts and all general information regarding the NX720 series.
Here are the specs for the 55", taken directly from SONYSTYLE.CA
Product Specifications
Video
•Video Signal : 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60i, 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component), 720/60p, 480/60i, 480/60p
Video Features
•24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
•3D Comb Filter : Yes
•4:3 Default : Yes
•Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
•Auto Wide : Yes
•Blinking Type : Frame Blinking
•CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
•Deep Color : Yes
•Intelligent Image Enhancer : Yes
•Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
•Live Color™ Technology : Yes
•Motionflow™ Technology : XR 240
•PhotoTV HD : Yes
•Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sports, Animation
•Video Processing : X-Reality™ Engine
•Wide Mode : Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Caption, Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
Display
•Aspect Ratio : 16:9
•Display Resolution : Full HD 1080p
•Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Infinite4
•Panel Frequency : 120Hz
•Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 55" (54.6")
•Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)
•Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)
Audio
•Audio Power Output : 10W + 10W + 10W
•Speaker Configuration : 2.1
•Speaker Position : Rear Facing
3D Features
•2D to 3D Conversion : Yes
•3D : Yes
•3D Sync Transmitter Integrated : Yes
Display Features
•Backlight Type : Dynamic Edge LED
•Display Device : LCD
•OptiContrast Panel : Yes
Audio Features
•5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
•5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes
•Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
•Audio Out : Fixed/Variable
•Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
•Auto SAP : Yes
•Clear Phase Speaker : Yes
•Dolby® : Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
•Headphone/Speaker Link : Yes
•Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes
•S-Master : Yes
•Sony Original Surround : S-Force Front Surround 3D
•Sound Booster : Yes
•Sound Enhancer : Yes
•Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
•Stereo System : MTS
•Surround Effect : Cinema, Sports, Music, Game
Power
•Power Consumption (in Download Acquisition Mode) : 0.02kWh / Day
•Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 181W
•Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.20W (120V) / 0.30W (240V)
•Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz
•Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V
Service and Warranty Information
•Limited Warranty Term : 1Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
Regulation and Standards Compliance
•VESA® Hole Pitch : 300 x 300 mm
•VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes
Sensing Features
•Intelligent Presence Sensor : Yes
•LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
•Presence Sensor with Face Detection : Yes
Network Features
•BRAVIA® Internet Video : Yes
•BRAVIA® Internet Widgets : Yes
•DLNA : Yes
•HTML Browser : Yes
•Media Remote : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Photo MAP : Yes
•Skype™ : Yes
•TrackID : Yes
•Video Search : Yes
•What's New : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Wi-Fi Certified : Yes
•Wi-Fi Direct : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Wireless LAN : Integrated
General Features
•Audio Return Channel : Yes
•Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
•Finish (Surface Color) : Black
•HDMI™ InstaPort : Yes
•New GUI : Yes
•Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes
Weights and Measurements
•Dimensions (Approx.) : 50 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/8" (1281 x 774 x 27mm) without stand; 50 1/2 x 31 3/4 x 12 1/4" (1281 x 805 x 308mm) with stand
•Packaging (Approx.) : 56 3/8 x 35 7/8 x 6 5/8" (1431 x 911 x 168mm), 78 lbs (36 Kg)
•Weight (Approx.) : 50.9 lbs (23.1 Kg) without stand; 62.4 lbs (28.3 Kg) with stand
Design Features
•6 degree Upward Style : Yes
•Illuminated Sony Logo : Yes
•Monolithic Design : Yes
•Stand Swivel : Yes
•Stand Swivel Range : Left 20°/Right 20°
•Stand Tilt : Yes
•Stand Tilt Range : 0°- 6° Flexible
Energy Saving & Efficiency
•Backlight Off Mode : Yes
•Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
•Energy Saving Switch : Yes
•Energy Star® compliant : Yes (Exceeds v5.0)
•Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 66W
•Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.20W
Broadcast Features
•TV Guide On-Screen : Yes
Convenience Features
•Auto Shut-off : Yes
•BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
•Channel Block (with password) : Analog & Digital
•Channel Jump : Yes
•Channel Surf : Yes
•Control for HDMI™ (HDMI™ CEC) : Yes
•Distance Alert : Yes
•Edit Channel Labels : Yes
•Info Banner : Yes
•Input Skip : Automatic
•Label Inputs : Yes
•Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish
•On-Screen Clock : Yes
•On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
•On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes
•On/Off Timer : Yes
•PAP (Fixed or Variable) : PAP(Variable)
•PIP (Picture in Picture) : Yes
•Parental Control : Yes
•Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
•Picture Frame Mode : Yes
•Position Control : Yes
•Quick Start & Viewing : Yes
•Scene Select : Photo, Music, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Sports, Animation
•Show/Hide Channels : Yes
•Skin Naturalizer : Yes
•Sleep Timer : Yes
•Twin Picture : PAP (Variable)
•USB Application(s) : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
•AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
•Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 2 (Adaptor/Bottom)
•Audio Out : 1(Side) Hybrid w/HP
•Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1 (Adaptor/Bottom/Hybrid)
•Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (Adaptor/Bottom/1 Hybrid )
•Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Side)
•Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Bottom)
•HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (2 Side/2 Bottom)
•HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
•Headphone Output(s) : 1(Side) Hybrid w/Audio out
•PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1 (Side)
•RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Bottom)
•USB 2.0 : 2 (Side)
TV System
•Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135
•Color System : NTSC
•Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1(Hybrid)
•Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
•TV System (Analog) : M
•TV System (Digital) : ATSC
•Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
•Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC
In the Box
•Table Top Stand (separate, assembly required)
•Remote Control (RM-YD061)
•3D Glasses (TDG-BR250/TDG-BR200/TDG-BR100/TDG-BR50).......NO LONGER INCLUDED
Post settings, tweaks, thoughts and all general information regarding the NX720 series.
Here are the specs for the 55", taken directly from SONYSTYLE.CA
Product Specifications
Video
•Video Signal : 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60i, 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component), 720/60p, 480/60i, 480/60p
Video Features
•24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
•3D Comb Filter : Yes
•4:3 Default : Yes
•Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
•Auto Wide : Yes
•Blinking Type : Frame Blinking
•CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
•Deep Color : Yes
•Intelligent Image Enhancer : Yes
•Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
•Live Color™ Technology : Yes
•Motionflow™ Technology : XR 240
•PhotoTV HD : Yes
•Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sports, Animation
•Video Processing : X-Reality™ Engine
•Wide Mode : Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Caption, Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
Display
•Aspect Ratio : 16:9
•Display Resolution : Full HD 1080p
•Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Infinite4
•Panel Frequency : 120Hz
•Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 55" (54.6")
•Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)
•Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)
Audio
•Audio Power Output : 10W + 10W + 10W
•Speaker Configuration : 2.1
•Speaker Position : Rear Facing
3D Features
•2D to 3D Conversion : Yes
•3D : Yes
•3D Sync Transmitter Integrated : Yes
Display Features
•Backlight Type : Dynamic Edge LED
•Display Device : LCD
•OptiContrast Panel : Yes
Audio Features
•5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
•5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes
•Alternate Audio (Digital) : Yes
•Audio Out : Fixed/Variable
•Auto Mute (on no signal) : Yes
•Auto SAP : Yes
•Clear Phase Speaker : Yes
•Dolby® : Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
•Headphone/Speaker Link : Yes
•Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation) : Yes
•S-Master : Yes
•Sony Original Surround : S-Force Front Surround 3D
•Sound Booster : Yes
•Sound Enhancer : Yes
•Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
•Stereo System : MTS
•Surround Effect : Cinema, Sports, Music, Game
Power
•Power Consumption (in Download Acquisition Mode) : 0.02kWh / Day
•Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 181W
•Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.20W (120V) / 0.30W (240V)
•Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz
•Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V
Service and Warranty Information
•Limited Warranty Term : 1Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
Regulation and Standards Compliance
•VESA® Hole Pitch : 300 x 300 mm
•VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes
Sensing Features
•Intelligent Presence Sensor : Yes
•LightSensor™ Technology : Yes
•Presence Sensor with Face Detection : Yes
Network Features
•BRAVIA® Internet Video : Yes
•BRAVIA® Internet Widgets : Yes
•DLNA : Yes
•HTML Browser : Yes
•Media Remote : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Photo MAP : Yes
•Skype™ : Yes
•TrackID : Yes
•Video Search : Yes
•What's New : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Wi-Fi Certified : Yes
•Wi-Fi Direct : Yes (Firmware Update Required)
•Wireless LAN : Integrated
General Features
•Audio Return Channel : Yes
•Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
•Finish (Surface Color) : Black
•HDMI™ InstaPort : Yes
•New GUI : Yes
•Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes
Weights and Measurements
•Dimensions (Approx.) : 50 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/8" (1281 x 774 x 27mm) without stand; 50 1/2 x 31 3/4 x 12 1/4" (1281 x 805 x 308mm) with stand
•Packaging (Approx.) : 56 3/8 x 35 7/8 x 6 5/8" (1431 x 911 x 168mm), 78 lbs (36 Kg)
•Weight (Approx.) : 50.9 lbs (23.1 Kg) without stand; 62.4 lbs (28.3 Kg) with stand
Design Features
•6 degree Upward Style : Yes
•Illuminated Sony Logo : Yes
•Monolithic Design : Yes
•Stand Swivel : Yes
•Stand Swivel Range : Left 20°/Right 20°
•Stand Tilt : Yes
•Stand Tilt Range : 0°- 6° Flexible
Energy Saving & Efficiency
•Backlight Off Mode : Yes
•Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
•Energy Saving Switch : Yes
•Energy Star® compliant : Yes (Exceeds v5.0)
•Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star : 66W
•Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star : 0.20W
Broadcast Features
•TV Guide On-Screen : Yes
Convenience Features
•Auto Shut-off : Yes
•BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
•Channel Block (with password) : Analog & Digital
•Channel Jump : Yes
•Channel Surf : Yes
•Control for HDMI™ (HDMI™ CEC) : Yes
•Distance Alert : Yes
•Edit Channel Labels : Yes
•Info Banner : Yes
•Input Skip : Automatic
•Label Inputs : Yes
•Multiple Language Display : English, French, Spanish
•On-Screen Clock : Yes
•On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
•On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes
•On/Off Timer : Yes
•PAP (Fixed or Variable) : PAP(Variable)
•PIP (Picture in Picture) : Yes
•Parental Control : Yes
•Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
•Picture Frame Mode : Yes
•Position Control : Yes
•Quick Start & Viewing : Yes
•Scene Select : Photo, Music, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Sports, Animation
•Show/Hide Channels : Yes
•Skin Naturalizer : Yes
•Sleep Timer : Yes
•Twin Picture : PAP (Variable)
•USB Application(s) : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
•AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
•Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 2 (Adaptor/Bottom)
•Audio Out : 1(Side) Hybrid w/HP
•Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1 (Adaptor/Bottom/Hybrid)
•Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (Adaptor/Bottom/1 Hybrid )
•Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Side)
•Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Bottom)
•HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (2 Side/2 Bottom)
•HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
•Headphone Output(s) : 1(Side) Hybrid w/Audio out
•PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1 (Side)
•RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Bottom)
•USB 2.0 : 2 (Side)
TV System
•Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-135
•Color System : NTSC
•Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1(Hybrid)
•Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
•TV System (Analog) : M
•TV System (Digital) : ATSC
•Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
•Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC
In the Box
•Table Top Stand (separate, assembly required)
•Remote Control (RM-YD061)
•3D Glasses (TDG-BR250/TDG-BR200/TDG-BR100/TDG-BR50).......NO LONGER INCLUDED