SONY RAISES THE BAR AT CEDIA 2011 WITH New house THEATER INNOVATIONS FOR HIGH-END ENTHUSIASTS
4K Home Projector and “Elevated Standard” AV Receivers Launch Alongside U.S. Debuts of True Sony Innovations
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2011 (CEDIA Booth #1803) - Today, in advance of the 2011 CEDIA Expo, Sony Electronics unveiled a number of ground-breaking products made to deliver a built-in and immersive home entertainment experience. From audio/video receivers and televisions to speakers and projectors - Sony’s CEDIA exhibit runs the gamut from A/V, HD, 3D and beyond.
“We came to CEDIA to strengthen our resolve for being the leading provider of quality entertainment solutions for that high-end and custom install channels,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Division. “Sony’s Elevated Standard (also known as ES) line and also the other services on display in the show epitomize innovation, quality, and elegance, as well as highlight Sony’s legacy in this channel. We’re also adding resources to aid our leading service programs and dealing with channel partners to provide dedicated support and training that not one other company can match.”
Groundbreaking first in home projection
Sony introduced its first home entertainment front projector capable of displaying stunning 4K images. The top-of-the-line VPL-VW1000ES 4K home entertainment projector model is specifically designed to satisfy the needs of custom installers, and its capabilities will deliver entertainment enthusiasts a far more immersive, engaging visual knowledge about over four times the resolution of HDTV.
With 2,000 ANSI-lumens of brightness, the VPL-VW1000ES projector delivers nearly twice the creation of previous Sony home entertainment projectors, which makes it ideal for screen sizes up to 200 inches diagonally. The VW1000ES model also employs a completely new SXRD 4K panel, which produces outstanding deep black levels, and when coupled with Sony's Iris3 technology, the projector can achieve an amazing 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast.
In addition to supporting 4K native resolution, the VW1000ES projector also features an exclusive 4K “upscaler” that dramatically enhances all content - SD or HD, 2D or 3D - allowing viewers to see 4K playback, even using their existing media libraries. For greater versatility, additionally, it may display Full HD 3D movies, as well as 2D and 3D anamorphic films. For Full 4K 3D, a built-in IR transmitter drives the projector’s TDG-PJ1 active shutter 3D glasses.
The VW1000ES projector provides a number of installations options, including dual triggers, a couple.1 motorized zoom, expanded throw distances, an RS232 interface, control over IP and compatibility with leading home automation systems.
The introduction of the VPL-VW1000ES complements Sony’s full line of home entertainment front projectors. Introduced the 2009 summer, the VPL-HW30AES 3D front projector for the home has been critically acclaimed being an impressive advance in performance in its class, packing a punch beyond its accessible price of just $3,699.99. A week ago, the VPL-VW95ES home entertainment front projector, debuted at IFA in Germany. This mid-level home projector joins Sony’s expansive selection of SXRD projectors, while offering an alternative choice for cinemaphiles outfitting high-tech theater rooms.
Because sound matters more than ever
Each of Sony’s new AV receivers in its ES line-up have a new and much more convenient activity-based user interface that includes an easy set-up wizard. Both the STR-DA5700ES and STR-DA3700ES AV receivers incorporate Faroujda 1080p upscaling and a number of networking options, including built-in apps for both iOS and AndroidTM devices.
Along with ear-pleasing sound, both ES receivers are the first to provide a full range of BRAVIA® internet streaming services, including streaming both music and video content. Consumers can pick streaming options from Sony Entertainment Network, Netflix®, YouTubeTM, Pandora® along with other content providers. Furthermore, the STR-DA5700ES supports a number of audio codecs, including DTS Neo X, offers automatic phase matching and speaker relocation technologies, and delivers DLNA client capability.
Both additions to the ES receiver line will ship in November and therefore are compatible with a full-range of control systems.
The future is now
Sony’s Personal 3D Viewer head-mounted display may be the world’s first personal, wearable OLED HD/3D TV. The HMZ-T1 viewer has a unique form-factor which allows users to merely slip the unit onto their head and immerse themselves in a virtual theater experience. Announced at IFA last week, the innovative device is made to deliver an image that appears to be on a theater-size wide screen (750-inch virtual screen from 65 feet away), using miniature720p OLED screens developed by Sony. Displaying high-quality HD video rich in contrast and fast refresh rates, the unit is capable of doing enhanced 3D display. The viewer can also enjoy a more natural 3D video experience that is totally free of crosstalk since each eye has its own display.
Leveraging Sony’s legacy in top-quality personal audio products, the HMZ-T1 head mount display also delivers virtual multichannel audio. Sony’s proprietary signal processing technology powers two integrated headphones which bring the equivalent of 5.1-channel sound to accompany the stunning visuals. Available in November, the HMZ-T1 head mount display will retail for around $799. Ideal for the cinema enthusiast or avid gamer, the innovative personal display lets viewers experience 2D or 3D content comfortably for hours at a time.
Cutting cords for true multi-room audio
Music lovers can pay attention to music wirelessly streamed from PC or Sony Blu-ray DiscTM systems with the stylish SA-NS500 Wi-Fi® Network Speaker, the latest addition to Sony’s growing HomeShare line of networked audio, multi-room audio products. This speaker delivers amazing sound and synchronizes music in other rooms with the addition of multiple HomeShare speakers and using Party Streaming™ playback. Consumers may use their iPhone®/iPod touch® or Android™ phone as a handheld remote control for the system by downloading a totally free, newly redesigned Sony remote control app. Battery powered SA-NS500 networked audio speaker is fully wireless and portable, providing up to Six hours of music playback with each charge, and adds Apple AirPlay compatibility the very first time. Obtainable in November, the SA-NS500 will retail for $399.
The year’s best LED LCD HDTV stretches even larger
Ideal for custom installations, select BRAVIA® LED LCD televisions take presctiption display; demonstrating Sony’s Intelligent Peak LED Backlight full-array local dimming for deeper blacks and improved brightness in lighter scenes, creating incredible on-screen contrast, while Sony’s OptiContrastTM panel elevates the image towards the front surface of the TV and helps to create a dark background for a high-contrast picture even just in well-lit rooms. With a rear IR-input along with a two-way RS232c connection, it provides easier integration with third-party control systems.
The universe of content, at your fingertips
Sony’s Internet Television, model NSX-GT1, the world’s first Internet TV powered by Google TV, is the perfect marriage of television and the internet, an all-in-one device with one easy-to-use handheld remote control. Using the advantage of software updates being released dynamically over-the-air, customers benefit by also have the latest and best user interfaces. Sony’s CEDIA booth supplies a preview of coming changes towards the Google TV platform, as well as an summary of the long-awaited AndroidTM App Market.
Sony’s CEDIA booth not only showcases innovative, cutting-edge, world’s first products, but also demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to both high-end home entertainment enthusiasts and also the dedicated custom installers who service them. Sony’s custom install service programs are designed to help facilitate custom installers because they build sustainable, long-term relationships with consumers and businesses. As Abary concluded, “This formidable line-up of ES and home entertainment products helps guide you Sony innovation is constantly on the play a central role in media rooms of today, and shapes the house entertainment experiences of the future.”
For full specifications along with a listing of dealers, please visit www.sony.com/es.
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