Background and Identification

The Sony Bravia KDL-50W685A is a television model produced by Sony. Bravia (stylized as BRAVIA) is a brand of Sony Visual Products Inc., which is owned by Sony Corporation. The Bravia brand is used for Sony’s television products. Bravia is an acronym for “Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture.” All Sony high-definition flat-panel liquid-crystal display (LCD) televisions sold in North America have used the Bravia logo since 2005. The “Bravia” brand is also used on mobile phones sold in North America, Japan, and Europe.

The Sony Bravia KDL-50W685A model features USB Play, which is a USB viewer that supports FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. It also includes variable twin pictures, an on/off timer, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG). The television can display multiple languages, parental controls, and an on-screen display for external input. This model includes dual 8-Watt power outputs and a range of display modes, including full, normal, wide zoom, zoom, caption, and 14:09. The television’s 50-inch display has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.

The Sony Bravia KDL-50W685A includes a range of interfaces, including a hybrid audio/headphone output, two HDMI inputs compatible with MHL and PC, a USB port, and an Ethernet input, among many others.

Sony televisions are sold with the name “Sony” printed in capital letters in the center of the device’s bottom bezel.

Technical Specifications

Size & Weight:

  • WEIGHT OF TV WITHOUT STAND: Approx. 15.2kg
  • DIMENSION OF TV WITHOUT STAND (W X H X D): 111.2 x 66.1 x 7.7 cm
  • WEIGHT OF TV WITH STAND: Approx. 15.2kg
  • DIMENSION OF PACKAGE CARTON (W X H X D): Approx.121.0 x 75.9 x 16.5 cm
  • DIMENSION OF TV WITH STAND (W X H X D): 111.2 x 69.4 x 23 cm

3D Features:

  • SIMULVIEW™
    • Yes (TDG-SV5P required)
    • 3D SUPER-RESOLUTION: YES

Special Features:

  • USB PLAY: Yes (USB viewer supports FAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS file systems.)
  • TWIN PICTURE: YES (Variable)
  • ON/OFF TIMER: YES
  • PANORAMA (2K ONLY): YES
  • I-MANUAL: YES
  • ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG): YES
  • ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FOR EXTERNAL INPUT: YES
  • PARENTAL CONTROL: YES
  • USB HDD RECORDING: YES
  • SKIN NATURALIZER (2K ONLY): YES
  • HDMI-CEC: YES
  • MULTIPLE LANGUAGE DISPLAY: YES

Picture and Audio Features:

  • ADVANCED CONTRAST ENHANCER (ACE): YES
  • 24P TRUE CINEMA: YES
  • S-MASTER: YES
  • WIDE MODE: FULL / Normal / Wide Zoom / Zoom / Caption/14:09
  • FACE AREA DETECTION (2K ONLY): YES
  • NICAM/A2: YES
  • AUTO WIDE MODE: YES
  • INTELLIGENT MPEG NOISE REDUCTION (2K ONLY): YES
  • DOLBY® DIGITAL / DOLBY® DIGITAL PLUS / DOLBY® PULSE: YES
  • SOUND MODES: Standard / Cinema / Sports / Music / Game / Compressed Audio
  • SUPER RESOLUTION FOR GAME MODE: YES
  • AUDIO POWER OUTPUT: 8W+8W
  • CINEMOTION / FILM MODE / CINEMA DRIVE: YES
  • WIDE MODE FOR PC: Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
  • PICTURE MODES: Vivid / Game-Standard / Game-Original / Graphics / Sports Animation / Standard / Custom / Photo-Vivid / Photo-Standard / Photo-Original / Photo-Custom / Cinema1 / Cinema2
  • DEEP COLOR: AC Power Input (AC ADAPTOR);MHL;RF Connection Input (1 Side);IF (BS/CS) Input (1 Side);Composite Video Input (1 Bottom Hybrid w/Component);Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input (1 Bottom/Hybrid);SCART without Smartlink (1 Rear);HDMI™ Connection (2);Video Out SCART (1 Rear);Analog Audio Input (1 Rear/1 Bottom);Digital Audio Output (1 Bottom);Audio Out (1 Side/Hybrid w/HP);Headphone Output (1 Side/Hybrid w/Audio Out);USB (1 port);Ethernet Connection (1 Bottom);PCMCIA Slot (1 Upper);HDMI™ PC Input
  • AUDIO SUMMARY: 8W+8W Audio Power Output
  • SCENE SELECT: Photo / Music / Cinema / Game / Graphics / Sports / Animation
  • MOTION ENHANCER (NATIVE HZ): Motionflow XR 200 Hz
  • X-REALITY™ PRO: YES
  • PICTURE FEATURES SUMMARY: X-Reality PRO™
  • CLEAR PHASE SPEAKER: YES

Display:

  • ASPECT RATIO: 16:9
  • 4K: 1080p
  • DISPLAY RESOLUTION (H X V, PIXELS): Full HD (1920 x 1080)
  • DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO: Over 1 million
  • BACKLIGHT TYPE: YES
  • LCD: YES
  • SCREEN SIZE (CM, MEASURED DIAGONALLY): 126 cm (50'')
  • VIEWING ANGLE (UP / DOWN): 178(89/89)
  • DISPLAY FEATURES SUMMARY: 3D, SimulView™ (TDG-SV5P required), LED Backlight
  • VIEWING ANGLE (RIGHT / LEFT): 178(89/89)

Network Connectivity:

  • APPS: YES
  • WIRELESS FEATURES SUMMARY: Wi-Fi® Direct, Screen Mirroring
  • INTERNET BROWSER: YES (Opera)
  • DLNA CONTENT: MPEG1/MPEG2PS/MPEG2TS/AVCHD/MP4Part10/MP4Part2/AVI(XVID)/AVI(MotinJpeg)/MOV/WMV/MKV/WEBM/3GPP/MP3/WMA/LPCM/JPEG/MPO
  • SMART TV APPS: Skype – With optional camera, Web Browser – Opera
  • SCREEN MIRRORING: YES
  • SKYPE™: Ready
  • WI-FI® DIRECT: YES
  • WIRELESS LAN STANDARD: Integrated

Design features:

  • ILLUMINATION LED: YES
  • STAND DESIGN: Steel Rod / Chrome Plating (2Way)

Video Signal:

  • 576 / 50I: YES
  • 1080 / 24P (HDMI™ ONLY): YES
  • 720 / 30P (HDMI™ ONLY): YES
  • 1080 / 60I: YES
  • 480 / 60P: YES
  • 1080 / 50I: YES
  • 576 / 50P: YES
  • 480 / 60I: YES
  • 720/60P: YES
  • 720 / 24P (HDMI™ ONLY): YES
  • 1080 / 30P (HDMI™ ONLY): YES
  • 1080 / 60P (HDMI™ /COMPONENT): YES
  • 1080 / 50P (HDMI™ /COMPONENT): YES

Interface:

  • COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/PB/PR) INPUT(S): Bottom – Component/Composite Hybrid
  • HDMI INPUTS TOTAL: 2 – Compatible with MHL and PC
  • SCART: 1 Rear without Smartlink
  • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT(S): 1 Bottom
  • AUDIO/HEADPHONE OUTPUT(S): 1 Side – Hybrid with Headphone Output
  • RF (TERRESTRIAL/CABLE) CONNECTION INPUT(S): 1 Side
  • USB PORTS: 1
  • ETHERNET INPUTS: 1 Bottom
  • INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS: AC ADAPTOR ;RF connection input (1 Side); HDMI™ input (2); HDMI™ PC input; SCART input without Smartlink (1 Rear); USB (1 port); Ethernet input (1 Bottom);Composite video input (1 Bottom Hybrid w/Component); Component video (Y/Pb/Pr) input (1 Bottom/Hybrid); PCMCIA input (1 Upper); Analog audio input (1 Rear,1 Bottom); Optical digital output (1 Bottom); Audio output (1 Side/Hybrid w/HP); Headphone output (1 Side/Hybrid w/Audio Out); Video Out (SCART) (1 Rear)

Built-in tuners:

  • TV SYSTEM (DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL): YES
  • DVB-T2 (DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL): YES
  • CI+: YES
  • TV SYSTEM (DIGITAL CABLE): YES
  • DVB-S (DIGITAL SATELLITE): YES
  • ANALOG: YES
  • DVB-S2 (DIGITAL SATELLITE): YES

Compatibility:

  • OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: VC Camera and MIC (CMU-BR200/CMU-BR100);3D Glasses (TDG-500P/TDG-SV5P)

Eco and energy saving:

  • BACKLIGHT OFF MODE: YES
  • POWER CONSUMPTION (IN STANDBY): 0,45W
  • DYNAMIC BACKLIGHT CONTROL: YES
  • LIGHT SENSOR: YES
  • MERCURY CONTENT(MG): 0,0 mg
  • PRESENCE OF LEAD: Present
  • POWER SAVING MODE / BACKLIGHT OFF MODE: YES
  • PEAK LUMINANCE RATIO: 74%
  • ENERGY LABEL RATING: A++

What’s in the Box:

  • Remote Control (RM-ED052)
  • Batteries (R03)
  • AC Power Cord
  • Screws
  • Table Top Stand (separate, assembly required)
  • Operating Instructions
  • Quick Setup Guide / Supplement CUE (GA)

Additional Information