This is the place to talk about Sony's much anticipated A10 series LCD rear projection televisions.
Sony is currently releasing new LCD sets for 2005/2006. More info will be added as it becomes available.
Please post initial sightings, owner reviews, tweaks/calibration settings, issues/problems and tips 'n tricks with these new sets.
Do not talk street pricing, MSRP only.
Availability:
A10 Series (42" and 50" models): Late July/Early August (as of 7/22, should be shipping any day)
A10 Series Inputs:
Input(s): PC Input (D-sub 15) + Audio Input (Stereo Mini) 1 (0 Front / 1 Rear)
Input(s): HDMI + Audio L&R 1 ( 1 Rear) connector
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 3 (1 Front / 2 Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (1 Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Front / 2 Rear)
Input(s): RF 75-ohm F-type 1 (1 Rear)
Input(s): Cable 75-ohm F-type (1 (1 Rear)
Input(s): CableCARD PCMCIA-type 1 (1 Rear) slot
Input(s): Total Audio Input (LR, RCA-pin) excluding HDMI 5 (1 Front / 4 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s): (Optical) 1 (0 Front / 1 Rear)
Headphone Output(s): 1 (1 Front / 0 Rear)
Audio Output: Audio Output (Variable/Fixed) 1 (1 Rear)
Sony KDF-E42A10 42" Rear Projection LCD Display
MSRP $1999 as of 7/22/05
Dimensions (WxHxD)
39 3/8"×28 1/2"×14 1/8" (999×722×357mm)
42" box dimensions - 43.5" x 33.5" x 18.5"
Sony Link To KDF-E42A10
Sony KDF-E50A10 50" Rear Projection LCD Display
MSRP $2499 as of 7/22/05
Dimensions (WxHxD)
46 5/8"×32 5/8"×16 1/8" (1184×827×408mm)
50" box dimensions - 50" x 37" x 20.5"
Sony Link To KDF-E50A10
What we know so far: The A10 series has an Advanced Iris which is supposed to improve contrast/black level. To what degree we do not know, but the only Sony front projector (VPL-HS51) with this feature has received very good reviews on contrast/black level.
Owners Manuals:
Sony KDF-XXA10 Manual
Sony is currently releasing new LCD sets for 2005/2006. More info will be added as it becomes available.
Please post initial sightings, owner reviews, tweaks/calibration settings, issues/problems and tips 'n tricks with these new sets.
Do not talk street pricing, MSRP only.
Availability:
A10 Series (42" and 50" models): Late July/Early August (as of 7/22, should be shipping any day)
A10 Series Inputs:
Input(s): PC Input (D-sub 15) + Audio Input (Stereo Mini) 1 (0 Front / 1 Rear)
Input(s): HDMI + Audio L&R 1 ( 1 Rear) connector
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 3 (1 Front / 2 Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (1 Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Front / 2 Rear)
Input(s): RF 75-ohm F-type 1 (1 Rear)
Input(s): Cable 75-ohm F-type (1 (1 Rear)
Input(s): CableCARD PCMCIA-type 1 (1 Rear) slot
Input(s): Total Audio Input (LR, RCA-pin) excluding HDMI 5 (1 Front / 4 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s): (Optical) 1 (0 Front / 1 Rear)
Headphone Output(s): 1 (1 Front / 0 Rear)
Audio Output: Audio Output (Variable/Fixed) 1 (1 Rear)
Sony KDF-E42A10 42" Rear Projection LCD Display
MSRP $1999 as of 7/22/05
Dimensions (WxHxD)
39 3/8"×28 1/2"×14 1/8" (999×722×357mm)
42" box dimensions - 43.5" x 33.5" x 18.5"
Sony Link To KDF-E42A10
Sony KDF-E50A10 50" Rear Projection LCD Display
MSRP $2499 as of 7/22/05
Dimensions (WxHxD)
46 5/8"×32 5/8"×16 1/8" (1184×827×408mm)
50" box dimensions - 50" x 37" x 20.5"
Sony Link To KDF-E50A10
What we know so far: The A10 series has an Advanced Iris which is supposed to improve contrast/black level. To what degree we do not know, but the only Sony front projector (VPL-HS51) with this feature has received very good reviews on contrast/black level.
Owners Manuals:
Sony KDF-XXA10 Manual