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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity
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09.Remote Control
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10.Audio & Menus
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11.Multimedia & Internet
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Vs Sony KDL 46HX800
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14.Vs Samsung UN55C7000
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15.Vs Panasonic TC P50VT20
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16.Conclusion
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17.Series Comparison
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18.Photo Gallery
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19.Ratings & Specs
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20.Comments
Sony Bravia XBR-52LX900
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Remote ControlConnectivity
4 HDMI ports, ethernet, and WiFi. Few legacy ports.
Connectivity (0.00)
Input Ports: (4.75)
The Sony XBR-52LX900 is rather limited on ports, a trait that may become common on very high-end televisions – the Samsung C7000 and C8000 are similar in this regard. The thinking must be that models like these are likely to be connected only to HDMI ports. As such, they don’t need to jam in a bunch of legacy ports.
Notable inclusions on the Sony XBR-52LX900 are: 4 HDMIs, 1 component AV (doubles as a composite AV), 1 composite AV, ethernet LAN, 1 USB, and built-in WiFi.
The ports are spread out over the back and sides. The Sony XBR-52LX900 is unusual in that it includes a faceplate that snaps shut over the port cavity on the back, presumably to better hid the cords.
Output Ports (2.0)
The Sony XBR-52LX900 has two output ports, a digital audio out and an analog audio out. This is standard for most TVs. The Panasonic TC-P50VT20 lacks an analog audio out.
Other Connections (8.0)
The Sony XBR-52LX900 has two other connections, an ethernet LAN port and built-in WiFi. Both of these allow you to connect to Sony’s excellent selection of streaming content, as well as home entertainment databases using DLNA. Jump to Internet Features.
Media (1.0)
The Sony XBR-52LX900 has one USB port, located on the side of the Sony XBR-52LX900. It can be used to display photos and videos and play music from USB thumb drives. It can also connect to Sony cameras and camcorders for playback.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony XBR-52LX900 | Sony KDL-46HX800 | Samsung UN55C7000 | Panasonic TC-P50VT20 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ethernet | Yes | None | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | None | SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDXC |
| DLNA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Placement (8.00)
The port placement on the Sony XBR-52LX900 is fine. There are enough ports on the side of the set that if you wall mount it, you’ll still be able to plug a few things in. If you need access to the rear ports, and set is on its base, the panel can pivot widely to allow better access.
| Other Models in the XBR-xxLX900 Series |
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. |
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