Review of the Sony KDL-32EX720 Full HD LCD TV with LED backlighting

A rich array of different interactive features, the ability to fine-tune the picture parameters to your liking, such as color rendering.

The dark background lightens noticeably when you change the viewing angle, more than you’d expect.

SIZES

4 HDMI jack, SCART, component video input, composite video input, LAN jack, 2 USB, CI slot, D-Sub jack, 2 audio inputs, optical audio output, headphone jack.

DESIGN FEATURES

32-inch LED-TV from Sony is equipped with everything you need for a good rest. Of the interactive features of the model should be noted widget gallery with a world map , built-in calculator and calendar. Access to Eurosport, Euronews, Rutube, Youtube. Access to various websites using the built-in browser. If the viewer wants to find and watch a particular video clip, there is a search option by title and by cast. Connecting the digital camera with GPS function, you can play photos with the map of the area where the picture was taken. And, for example, during the pretty boring commercials you can usefully spend your time calling your friends using the built-in Skype service.

In addition we should mention such a zest, as Presence Sensor. This function, in particular, allows to reduce power consumption by monitoring the presence of viewers in the room. If no viewer is detected in front of the TV set for a set period of time, the picture will automatically switch off and only the sound will be played. In addition, in 30 minutes after turning off the picture, the TV will automatically go into standby mode.

PICTURE QUALITY

Sony KDL-32EX720 has a large margin of brightness and color. The colors are a little bit oversaturated on the factory settings, but this can be corrected by the settings, which are present in sufficient number: preset modes “standard”, “individual”, “bright”, as well as detailed picture settings “RGB swing”, “RGB offset” and a 5-step temperature control. All of them allow you to adjust the parameters of the picture, in particular, the color rendition, in sufficient detail.

When playing a high-definition signal from the component input, the resolution was 700 TV lines – but the fine details in motion

a little bit blurry. On a standard definition signal, the motion is displayed quite smoothly, digital artifacts are practically not noticeable the device has the ability to adjust the degree of “smoothness” of motion .

In general, black is deep enough, while the detail of dark and bright scenes is good enough.

With a standard television signal from HDMI input the picture is rich, black is deep, white is saturated, and the detail of the bright scenes is not bad. Black tones are also quite detailed. Motion is smooth, digital artifacts from the intended viewing distance are almost invisible. On high-definition signal the resolution is almost 800 TV lines.

AUDIO QUALITY

Sony KDL-32EX720 has good volume reserve, with no noticeable distortion. Available preset sound modes: “Dynamic”, “speech intelligibility”, “standard”, by adjusting the treble and bass can adjust the timbre, there is a mode of surround sound.

SERVICE FEATURES

The clear menu is displayed on a slightly darkened background. Can quickly access recently viewed resources, as well as the built-in electronic instructions TV. Remote control stylish, slightly concave, the navigation joystick is located in the upper part. Lilac button in the center gives full access to extensive TV settings. Preset modes

Picture and sound can be changed with one button on the remote control at the same time. Various picture formats are available: “Optimal”, “4:3”, “Widescreen”, “Enlarged” and “Headlines”. Sleep timer is available as well as “PIP” function in two display options.