SONY EXTENDS 4K ULTRA HD HOME
ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
WITH ENRICHED 4K CONTENT OPTIONS AND 2014 TV LINE-UP
Sony Delivers Innovative Design, Superior
Picture Quality and Incredible Sound
While Driving the 4K Ultra HD Content
Evolution
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 (CES Booth #14200) – Sony today took another step forward in the evolution of 4K Ultra HD home
entertainment with the addition of critical content options and a range of new
4K Ultra HD TVs for every viewer. To complement the expanding library of its Video
Unlimited 4K download service, Sony’s 2014 4K Ultra HD TV line-up will be
optimized to support new codecs and a variety of forthcoming 4K video services
from Netflix and 4K photo services such as 500px and PlayMemories. Sony is showcasing all of the latest advancements in 4K home
entertainment at CES 2014 this week.
“It may be cliché to say content is king, but
when talking about 4K Ultra HD TV, it reigns over consumer decision-making,”
said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Division. “Sony
is a company of firsts and we continue to lead the way with 4K from lens to
living room. Couple our key industry partnerships with our group-wide
collaboration and innovative technologies, and consumers will see Sony continues
to lead, advance and enrich the 4K entertainment experience.”
The World of 4K Content
Sony is engaged in various initiatives, some
together with partners, in order to offer a variety of options and truly
enhance the 4k entertainment experience in the home. The expanding 4K content options
include:
Video
Unlimited 4K Download Service: Since launching the world’s first Video
Unlimited 4K download service in September 2013, Sony continues to grow the
library of feature films, independent productions and television episodes
available for rent or download to
consumers with a Sony Ultra HD Media Player and Sony 4K Ultra HD TV. Over 140 feature films and TV shows are now
available through the service, all prepared
with the ultimate picture and surround sound quality in mind, carefully
optimized for the best viewing experience. Available
now on the service is the hit TV show Breaking Bad, as well as movies
including Elysium, Captain Philips, After Earth, This Is the End, and
many more.
Collaboration with Netflix: Sony’s 2014 4K Ultra HD TVs have been optimized
to support 4K Ultra HD content streaming from Netflix, which is expected to launch
on compatible televisions in the first half of this year. By incorporating a
decoder compatible with the latest HEVC video compression format, Sony 4K Ultra
HD TVs are capable of displaying 4K streaming video at 60 frames per second (60p)
from internet streams and other sources without the need for additional devices.
Support for 4K Content Creation:
Personal 4K content from Sony’s growing 4K Handycam camcorder line-up and
digital still cameras can also be displayed and enjoyed on 4K TVs. The newly-announced
models of 4K Ultra HD TVs will also
offer access to 500px, the premier photo community, enabling users
to discover high-quality 4K photos from around the world through their TV. Sony’s
cloud-based PlayMemories online photo and video service also continues to
evolve and can be used to display 4K photos on 4K TVs. Photos and videos
uploaded from mobile phones, tablets, and PCs can easily be organized and
accessible in the highest quality. Sony also continues to provide technical
support for several notable 4K productions, from Hollywood features and TV
shows, to Netflix originals and sports. This summer, Sony will provide technical
support to enable 4K production of the 2014
FIFA World Cup Final.
4K Ultra HD TVs for Every Viewer – Sony
Technology Drives Superior Performance
Sony is extending its 4K Ultra HD TV line-up
with three new series and a total of nine models in a variety of sizes ranging
from 49 to 85-inch screens. The latest models
incorporate a combination of Sony unique technologies to provide an overall
quality that goes beyond standard 4K resolution. Sony’s 4K X Reality PRO®
picture engine can upscale a variety of content regardless of source to
beautiful 4K resolution, while wide color gamut TRILUMINOS® Display
works in unison to reproduce
lifelike color and accurate shading to ensure the highest quality picture. New for 2014, Sony’s X-tended Dynamic Range® technology
leads to unprecedented brightness and
deeper detail even in the whitest whites or darkest blacks on the screen to
deliver a truly brilliant picture quality. The new, innovative structural
design with its iconic Wedge shape increases capacity to incorporate larger
speakers, which provide a deeper, more powerful sound, unprecedented for a
flat-screen TV. In addition, each new 4K Ultra HD TV series incorporates Sony’s
ClearAudio+ digital signal processing for improved high-quality audio.
ClearAudio+ combines a variety of Sony technologies to create an immersive
experience with clear vocals and a wide range of sound. An optional wireless subwoofer (model SWF-BR100) is available to
create a richer audio experience, delivering powerful bass from the BRAVIA TV
for a simple and stylish home theater experience.
The flagship
XBR-X950B series comes in 85- and 65-inch screen sizes and brings LED
technology to the next level. Incorporating Sony’s new X-tended Dynamic Range® PRO
technology driven by direct LED arrays arranged
in the backside of the panel, this model achieves
a much wider dynamic range of brightness, with higher peaks and deeper blacks,
using a unique backlighting algorithm to further enhance picture quality.
The XBR-X900B
series comes in 79-, 65- and 55-inch sizes and implements X-tended Dynamic
Range® technology driven by Edge LED arrays arranged along the side of
the panel, as well as an innovative
structural design with a new, iconic Wedge form factor.
In order to bring Sony’s leading 4K Ultra
HD experience to a broader base of consumers, Sony is also launching an
entry-level 4K Ultra HD TV, the XBR-X850B series, which will be available in 49-,
55- and 65- and 70-inch screen sizes.
Ready for the Future and Expanding 4K Content
All new 4K LED
TVs support the HDMI 2.0 standard, which gives them the ability to display
4K/60p content, a quickly developing standard which is ideal for fast moving
content such as sports. These TVs are also compatible with MHL 3.0 which
supports 4K output from smartphones and tablets. In addition to this these
features, the new TVs incorporate a decoder which supports the latest HEVC codec
decoding and can playback 4K/60p content and Internet
streaming services.
2014 XBR 4K Ultra HD TV Line-up
Sony XBR®
X950B Series 4K Ultra HD TV
The
reference standard in 4K Ultra HD
Available in Spring 2014
- Immersive 4K Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution and clarity of Full HD 1080p
- X-tended Dynamic Range® PRO driven by direct LED arrays delivers brilliant picture quality
- 4K X-Reality™ PRO picture engine for best picture from any source
- TRILUMINOS™ Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
- Motionflow™ XR 960 produces lifelike movement
- HDMI 2.0 and 4K 60p with newly developed HEVC codec for support of future 4K content
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
- MHL 3.0-enabled for mirroring second screens
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Immersive 4K Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution and clarity of Full HD 1080p
- X-tended Dynamic Range® driven by Edge LED arrays delivers brilliant picture quality
- 4K X-Reality™ PRO picture engine for best picture from any source
- TRILUMINOS™ Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
- Motionflow™ XR 960 produces lifelike movement
- Iconic, new Wedge design and front-facing Magnetic Fluid speakers produce clear and powerful full range of sound
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- HDMI 2.0 and 4K 60p with newly developed HEVC codec for support of future 4K content
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
- MHL 3.0-enabled for mirroring second screens
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Screen sizes include 79-inch (XBR-79X900B), 65-inch (XBR-65X900B), and 55-inch (XBR-55X900B)
- Immersive 4K Ultra HD picture quality delivering four times the resolution and clarity of Full HD 1080p
- 4K X-Reality™ PRO picture engine for best picture from any source
- TRILUMINOS™ Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
- Motionflow™ XR 240 produces lifelike movement
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer)
- HDMI 2.0 and 4K 60p with newly developed HEVC codec for support of future 4K content
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
- MHL 3.0-enabled for mirroring second screens
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Screen sizes include 70-inch (XBR-70X850B), 65-inch (XBR-65X850B), 55-inch (XBR-55X850B), and 49-inch (XBR-49X850B)
- Full HD (1080p) with X-tended Dynamic Range® driven by Edge LED arrays delivers brilliant picture quality
- X-Reality™ PRO picture engine delivers color, clarity and detail at their best
- TRILUMINOS™ Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
- Motionflow™ XR 480 produces lifelike movement
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
- MHL-enabled for mirroring second screens
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality
- X-Reality™ PRO picture engine delivers color, clarity and detail at their best
- Motionflow™ XR 480 produces lifelike movement
- Iconic, new Wedge design delivers clear, powerful sound and stability
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality
- X-Reality™ PRO picture engine delivers color, clarity and detail at their best
- Motionflow™ XR 480 produces lifelike movement
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
- Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality
- X-Reality™ PRO picture engine delivers color, clarity and detail at their best
- Motionflow™ XR 480 produces lifelike movement
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Available in 60-inch screen size (KDL-60W630B)
- Brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality
- X-Reality™ PRO picture engine delivers color, clarity and detail at their best
- Motionflow™ XR 240 produces lifelike movement
- ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
- Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network™
- Screen sizes include 48-inch (KDL-48W600B) and 40-inch (KDL-40W600B)
- Screen sizes include 85-inch (XBR-85X950B) and 65-inch (XBR-65X950B)
Sony XBR®
X900B Series 4K Ultra HD TV
A
statement in picture, sound and design
Available in Spring 2014
Sony XBR®
X850B Series 4K Ultra HD TV
Brilliant
colors, unprecedented 4K quality
Available in Spring 2014
For more information on the Sony 2014 TV range including product images, visit Sony.com/CES.
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SONY
INTRODUCES 2014 BRAVIA LED HD TV LINE-UP
New HD TVs provide the best in picture
quality and must-have features
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 (CES Booth #14200)
– Sony today unveiled its 2014 BRAVIA Full HD TV
line-up, offering a variety of new
features and screen sizes, and each powered by Sony’s widely-acclaimed
X-Reality™ PRO picture engine, bringing stunning images to life from any source.
The new models – W950B-, W850B-, W800B- and W600B-series (hyperlink
to product pages) – complement Sony’s new 4K Ultra
HD TV models (hyperlink
to 4K release) to give consumers the most choice in viewing options.
From
Top to Bottom, Performance is Key
The flagship W950B series incorporates TRILUMINOS™ Display, delivering lifelike color
and accurate shading. TRILUMINOS
Display works in unison with Sony’s X-Reality PRO picture engine which analyzes,
cleans and refines images from any source, to reproduce rich, accurate color
while maintaining brightness, hue and saturation. New for 2014, Sony has
implemented its proprietary X-tended Dynamic Range® in the W950B series to
achieve a much more dynamic range of brightness with deeper blacks, more
detailed gradation and higher peaks. The combination of these three unique Sony
technologies delivers a Full HD viewing experience like never seen before.
Wedge Shape – Where Design Meets
Function
The W950B and W850B series models utilize an innovative structural design
with a new, iconic Wedge form factor. The Wedge shape increases capacity to
incorporate larger speakers which provide a deeper, more powerful sound,
unprecedented for a flat-screen TV. The design also increases stability by lowering
the TV’s center of gravity, achieving a smaller pedestal size than conventional
TVs, and allows for a variety of installation options.
The 2014 models also incorporate
Sony’s ClearAudio+ digital signal processing for improved high-quality audio.
ClearAudio+ combines a variety of Sony technologies to create an immersive
experience with clear vocals and a wide range of sound. An optional wireless subwoofer (model SWF-BR100) is available to
create a richer audio experience.
A
Network of Entertainment and New User Interface
A new
user interface for the 2014 BRAVIA line-up will allow viewers to stream beautiful, HD
entertainment straight from the Internet or a home network using built-in
Wi-Fi® connectivity with ease. The new UI will allow users to view network content and
personal content alongside conventional digital broadcasts. Additional features
will include:
One-Flick Entertainment – Empowering Viewers with
Innovative Access to Entertainment:
The W950B series models offer Sony’s One-Flick Entertainment
feature, designed to enhance the user experience with a new way to access and
view content. One-Flick Entertainment allows viewers to quickly select
favorites or browse content across nearly any source in the home. Viewers can
operate the included One-Flick Remote Control in an intuitive fashion, as they
would a touchpad or smartphone. By flicking up and down, viewers easily access
content from digital broadcast, DVR, local/personal files and online content.
One-Flick Entertainment also remembers viewers’ preferences, storing them in a
Top Picks menu while recommending content based on personal habits and
suggestions from friends. In addition, just touching an NFC-enabled smartphone
or tablet to the One-Flick Remote Control will allow viewers to enjoy content
such as photos, websites, music and movies, stored on a mobile device, but
displayed on the big screen.
Social Viewing – Share the moment: Whether using the built-in or add-on camera
– featuring Sony’s Exmor R for TV sensor – the 2014 BRAVIA line-up integrates
video messaging, delivering a crisp and clear picture to family and friends,
even when capturing dark rooms. The technology also eliminates echoes by using
precise digital signal processing to enable clear conversations. Viewers can
enhance their TV experience by sharing must-see moments with friends and
families uninterrupted through Skype. Social Viewing also integrates Twitter to
provide viewers a whole new way to interact with TV and the broader
conversation.
Live “Football” Mode – Bringing the stadium to the living room: The Live
“Football” Launcher will allow fans to view soccer footage from online sources
with a simple push of a button. The mode will automatically adjust picture and
sound settings so that they simulate an authentic stadium experience.
2014 BRAVIA LED HD TV Line-Up
Sony BRAVIA® W950B Series LED HD TV
More
brilliant colors and brightness range
Available in Spring 2014
·
New,
iconic Wedge design accommodates large speakers for deeper, powerful sound in a
smaller footprint
- Screen sizes include 65-inch (KDL-65W950B) and 55-inch (KDL-55W950B)
Sony BRAVIA®
W850B Series LED HD TV
Stunning
picture with sound to match
Available in Spring 2014
- Screen sizes include 70-inch (KDL-70W850B) and 60-inch (KDL-60W850B
Sony
BRAVIA® W800B Series LED HD TV
Crisp,
Full HD in a thin design
Available in Spring 2014
· Screen
sizes include 55-inch (KDL-55W800B) and 50-inch (KDL-50W800B
Sony BRAVIA®
W630B Series LED HD TV
Full
HD, fully connected
Available in Spring 2014
Sony
BRAVIA® W600B Series LED HD TV
Full
HD, fully connected
Available in Spring 2014
For more information on the 2014 BRAVIA range, including product images, visit Sony.com/CES.
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·
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·
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·
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