Sony KP-61V85 61 Rear Projection TV , Gray

With a screen that measures 61 inches in diameter, the Sony KP-61V85 rear projection TV brings sporting events, movies, and even sitcoms to life. The TV employs a trio of high-brightness picture tubes and high-performance hybrid lenses (F1.05) to project onto a BrightView screen, which ensures exciting, dynamic images. In addition, the TV maintains a wide 120-degree viewing angle so people can enjoy it from all over the room, or even while craning their necks from the kitchen. Other features include a Flash Focus system for automatic color convergence (bringing the three color layers into immediate alignment); the Twin View system, which broadcasts two programs simultaneously either side by side or in an inset window; and a comprehensive menu system that's easy to operate and full featured.

The TV also includes several picture modes (vivid, standard, movie, and two custom options), favorite channel preview (the ability to sample up to eight channels without leaving the current station), a sleep timer (with 30-, 60-, and 90-minute settings), jump channel, a freeze option (perfect for capturing addresses or phone numbers), and parental control for users who want to restrict their children's viewing options.

The TV's audio package includes a 40-watt speaker system (20 watts x 2), MTS stereo decoding, a simulated surround mode that creates a surround effect for mono broadcasts, and a TruSurround mode that works similarly for stereo feeds. Users can even use the TV as the center speaker in an otherwise independent surround sound system. Viewers can also adjust the bass, treble, and balance, or enjoy a secondary audio broadcast of the same program when available (typically in another language). The TV connects to other components through two component video inputs (ideal for DVD players), three S-video inputs (one front and two rear), three composite inputs (one front and two rear), five audio inputs, and audio, TV, and monitor outputs. The front S-video and composite inputs are designed specifically for easy connection to a game console or camcorder. The TV also includes a Control S output and several S-link connections for controlling other Sony devices through the TV's remote sensor.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, two AA batteries, user's manual.