Sony BRAVIA KDL-32L5000

Specifications

• 720p native resolution (1366x768)
• 32" screen
• BRAVIA Engine 2
• BRAVIA Sync
• BRAVIA Link Ready
• Inputs: VGA, Component, HDMI, S-Video (six HD inputs)
• Spring 2009 release

BRAVIA Engine

This is Sony's image processing engine that handles the incoming video signals and processes them to modify and enhance the picture. This processing attempts to adjust colors, define lines, and in general improve the look of the TV. The 2008 entry-level televisions contained the first generation BRAVIA Engine, while the BE2 was limited to the high end sets. For 2009 the entry-level gets the BE2, while the high-end sets use BRAVIA Engine 3.

BRAVIA Link

This is Sony's proprietary interface port where people can attach specific BRAVIA accessories to enhance the capabilities of the television such as the Sony Internet Link Module, or Sony Wireless Module. Again, this BRAVIA link was limited to the mid and high-end range Sony lines in 2008, but is now available on the entry level 2009 line. The 2009 high-end sets retain the BRAVIA Link, but also have the specific Internet Module integrated into the television itself.

24p True Cinema

This is Sony's marketing name for technology that lets the TV accept 24Hz signals, which is the native framerate of film movies. You also need the source video to be sent at 24 frames per second which is a feature of most modern Blu-Ray players. It is unknown if this line of TVs does a conversion of the 24FPS content to the more standard 30Hz, or retains the content's original framerate.

Models

• KDL-22L5000 (22" Screen)
• KDL-26L5000 (26" Screen)
• KDL-32L5000 (32" Screen)
• KDL-37L5000 (37" Screen)