The Sony XEL-1 is the world's first TV to use OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen technology. The ultra-thin 11" display panel is just 3 millimeters thick, yet delivers a stunning picture that's hard to take your eyes off of. Images display exceptional contrast, vivid colors, and effortlessly smooth motion. For small-screen applications like a desktop, countertop, or nightstand, the XEL-1 offers a dazzling glimpse of the future — today.
OLED advantages
OLED's self-illuminating technology doesn't require a backlight, so the screen's pixels can be completely turned off when reproducing black. Contrast ratio is an astonishing 1,000,000:1, providing outstanding dark scene detail. The pixels switch on and off instantly — much faster than pixels in an LCD panel — and this lightning-quick response time ensures smooth, natural-looking on-screen motion. OLED can also reproduce deep, saturated colors — actually 105% of the broadcast TV color range.
Digital TV tuners and digital inputs
You'll find built-in tuners for your local digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required). A "QAM" tuner lets cable TV subscribers watch unscrambled channels without a set-top box. Two HDMI inputs on the back of the pedestal base let you connect the latest high-def components, plus there's a Memory Stick® slot for viewing your digital photos.
How does OLED work?
At the core of an OLED panel are three separate layers of organic material to produce red, green, and blue light. These layers are sandwiched between two conductors (an anode and a cathode), which in turn are sandwiched between glass top and bottom plates. When an electric current is applied to the two conductors, the organic layers produce bright, electro-luminescent light.
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Details:
- 11" widescreen digital TV (11.3") — 16:9 aspect ratio
- adjustable-tilt screen
- black finish
- built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
- built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
- 960 x 540 pixels
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- 178°(H) x 178°(V) viewing angle
- Light Sensor automatic brightness adjustment
- built-in stereo speakers (1 watt x 2)
- remote control
- picture settings memory for each video input
- 2 HDMI inputs (accepts signals up to 1080p)
- RF input for antenna/cable signals
- mini headphone/optical digital audio output (may require special adapter cable)
- DMex port for connecting optional add-on modules like the BRAVIA Internet Video Link
- Memory Stick® slot for digital photo/MP3 playback
- Energy Star® compliant
- 11-3/8"W x 10"H x 5-5/8"D
- weight: 4.2 lbs.
- panel life rated at 30,000 hours
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Tip: For a list of over-the-air digital TV stations you can receive, as well as antenna recommendations for your location, enter your zip code in AntennaWeb's mapping tool.
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