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Energy saving BRAVIA WE5

How Sony’s first green TV lowers electricity bills.

Eco-friendly WE5 Series is available in 40-inch and 46-inch screens.

When you’re watching a BRAVIA WE5 you’re experiencing the world’s first micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HCFL) backlight—which reduces power consumption by more than 50% compared to previous LCD TV models from Sony*. That’s quite a difference.

The WE5 Series also marks the debut of other energy saving innovations. It’s the first BRAVIA with an intelligent Presence Sensor, which detects your body heat and movement when you’re sitting near the screen. That means if you leave the room the sensor activates an energy-saving ‘Picture Off’ mode, while leaving the TV sound on. The picture turns back on as soon as you re-enter the room.

In fact, the WE5 is so sensitive that when in ‘Idle TV’ timer mode it actually switches the set to standby after a preset time. PC Power Management mode also switches to standby if no signal is received from a computer for 30 seconds. That’s especially handy if you’ve connected the TV to your computer for big-screen gaming action and want to pause without switching everything off.

And that’s not all…

This is also the first BRAVIA with a new Energy Saving Switch.

This is also the first BRAVIA with a new Energy Saving Switch. Did you know other televisions draw a small amount of power even in standby or when switched off? Now you can flip a switch to turn it off completely—drawing virtually no power. Switch it back on and the TV immediately returns to its previous state. It’s a more convenient alternative to manually unplugging the TV when it’s not in use.

Reducing LCD panel power consumption even further, a light sensor automatically adjusts backlight brightness depending on ambient room light. Complementing the auto-light sensor, there’s an optional power saving mode that reduces backlight illumination levels for comfortable viewing in dim light. The WE5 Series really does tick all the boxes.

How Sony’s first green TV maintains superb picture quality.

Aside from its eco credentials, the WE5 Series is available in 40-inch and 46-inch screens with exceptional viewing quality. The Full HD 1080p LCD panel is complemented by Sony’s new BRAVIA ENGINE 3 which cleans, filters and optimises image data to reduce picture noise while boosting contrast and colour range. Motionflow 100Hz technology with Image Blur Reduction doubles the displayed frame rate for smoother, sharper sports and fast-moving action scenes.

Take a look at the BRAVIA WE5

In fact, all new BRAVIA TVs are eco-friendly—which we’re very proud of

Most 2009 models carry the ‘Flower’ Eco-label.

Alongside the WE5, the latest BRAVIA range delivers remarkable energy efficiency without sacrificing vibrant HD picture quality. On average these new BRAVIA TVs use 20-30% less power compared to last year’s BRAVIA range.

Eco settings are conveniently grouped together for easy access to similar features of the WE5, such as the light sensor, ‘Idle TV’ mode and PC Power management mode. All helping to reduce power consumption.

Most 2009 models carry the ‘Flower’, an Eco-label introduced by the EU to certify greener, more environmentally friendly products that comply with strict ecological and performance criteria.

Industry-leading eco-innovation that reduces your carbon footprint and helps you enjoy your entertainment to the fullest. What could be better?

See our latest BRAVIA TVs which have been awarded the ‘Flower’ Eco-label:

» BRAVIA™ W5500
» BRAVIA™ E5500
» BRAVIA™ V5500
» BRAVIA™ S5500

*For example a similar sized BRAVIA W4500 Series