There is a new king atop Sony’s line of ES projectors: the VPL-VW1000ES. Presented at CEDIA this afternoon, it bypasses the entire beamers Sony’s delivered for home use to date — including the new VPL-HW30AES and VPL-VW95ES models — by featuring a lovely 4K resolution, four times that of normal HD projectors according to an all new SXRD panel. Scheduled to head on sale this December it also claims a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a couple of,000 ANSI lumens of brightness that permits it to project on screens of sizes as much as 200-inches. Even if you may scrape together the ducats for a 4K projector this Christmas, there are other options for home theater nuts within the variety of two new receivers for the ES line for you to even be available. The STR-DA5700ES and STR-DA3700ES will ship in November but greater than their hardware specs, they feature a brand new onscreen UI that’s alleged to be easier to apply. The sole device on the presentation with a pricetag was the HMZ-T1 3D viewer we tried out at IFA last week , which have been announced for america in November with a worth “around” $799. Expect more in person pics in a moment, meanwhile the clicking releases after the break have the whole information currently available.
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, just before the 2011 CEDIA Expo, Sony Electronics unveiled a lot of ground-breaking products designed to deliver an integrated 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 enhance our commitment to being the leading provider of quality entertainment solutions for the high-end and custom install channels,” said Mike Abary, senior vp of Sony Electronics’ Home Division. “Sony’s Elevated Standard (also referred to as ES) line and the opposite new products on display on the show epitomize innovation, quality, and beauty, and likewise highlight Sony’s legacy during this channel. We’re also adding resources to support our leading service programs and dealing with channel partners to give dedicated support and coaching that no other company can match.”
Groundbreaking first in home projection
Sony introduced its first home theater front projector in a position to displaying stunning 4K images. The pinnacle-of-the-line VPL-VW1000ES 4K home theater projector model is specifically designed to fulfill the desires of custom installers, and its capabilities will deliver entertainment enthusiasts a more immersive, engaging visual experience with over four times the resolution of HDTV.
With 2,000 ANSI-lumens of brightness, the VPL-VW1000ES projector delivers nearly twice the output of previous Sony home theater projectors, making it suitable for screen sizes as much as 200 inches diagonally. The VW1000ES model also employs a completely new SXRD 4K panel, which produces outstanding deep black levels, and when combined with Sony’s Iris3 technology, the projector can achieve an amazing 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast.
Moreover 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 work out 4K playback, even from their existing media libraries. For greater versatility, it could also display Full HD 3D movies, in addition to 2D and 3D anamorphic films. For Full 4K 3D, an integrated IR transmitter drives the projector’s TDG-PJ1 active shutter 3D glasses.
The VW1000ES projector offers quite a few installations options, including dual triggers, a 2.1 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 theater front projectors. Introduced earlier this summer, the VPL-HW30AES 3D front projector for the house was critically acclaimed as a formidable leap forward in performance in its class, packing a punch beyond its accessible price of just $3,699.99. Last week, the VPL-VW95ES home theater front projector, debuted at IFA in Germany. This mid-level home projector joins Sony’s expansive range of SXRD projectors, and gives another choice for cinemaphiles outfitting high-tech theater rooms.
Because sound matters greater than ever
Either one of Sony’s new AV receivers in its ES line-up feature a brand new and less complicated activity-based user interface that incorporates a simple set-up wizard. Both the STR-DA5700ES and STR-DA3700ES AV receivers incorporate Faroujda 1080p upscaling and numerous networking options, including built-in apps for both iOS and AndroidTM devices.
As well as ear-pleasing sound, both ES receivers are the 1st to give an entire range of BRAVIA® internet streaming services, including streaming both music and video content. Consumers can choose streaming options from Sony Entertainment Network, Netflix®, YouTubeTM, Pandora® and other content providers. Furthermore, the STR-DA5700ES supports various 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 have compatibility with an entire-range of control systems.
The long run is now
Sony’s Personal 3D Viewer head-mounted display is the world’s first personal, wearable OLED HD/3D TV. The HMZ-T1 viewer has a distinct form-factor that permits users to easily slip the device onto their head and immerse themselves in a virtual theater experience. Announced at IFA last week, the innovative device is designed to deliver a picture that looks 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 with high contrast and fast refresh rates, the device is in a position to enhanced 3D display. The viewer can enjoy a more natural 3D video experience that may be completely freed from 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 surround sound. Sony’s proprietary signal processing technology powers two integrated headphones which bring the equivalent of five.1-channel sound to accompany the lovely visuals. Available in November, the HMZ-T1 head mount display will retail for approximately $799. Perfect for the cinema enthusiast or avid gamer, the innovative personal display lets viewers experience 2D or 3D content comfortably for hours on end.
Cutting cords for true multi-room audio
Music lovers can hearken to music wirelessly streamed from PC or Sony Blu-ray DiscTM systems with the classy SA-NS500 Wi-Fi® Network Speaker, the newest 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 by adding multiple HomeShare speakers and using Party Streaming™ playback. Consumers can use their iPhone®/iPod touch® or Android™ phone as a handheld remote control for the system by downloading a free, newly redesigned Sony handheld remote control app. The battery powered SA-NS500 networked audio speaker is fully wireless and transportable, providing as much as 6 hours of music playback with each charge, and adds Apple AirPlay compatibility for the primary time. Available 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 are on 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 to front surface of the television and creates a depressing background for a high-contrast picture even in well-lit rooms. With a rear IR-input and a two-way RS232c connection, it offers 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 appropriate marriage of television and the net, an all-in-one device with one easy-to-use handheld remote control. With the good thing about software updates being released dynamically over-the-air, customers benefit by always have the newest and best user interfaces. Sony’s CEDIA booth provides a preview of coming changes to the Google TV platform, in addition to an introduction to the long-awaited AndroidTM App Market.
Sony’s CEDIA booth not just showcases innovative, cutting-edge, world’s first products, but in addition demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to both high-end home entertainment enthusiasts and the dedicated custom installers who service them. Sony’s custom install service programs are designed to aid facilitate custom installers as they build sustainable, long-term relationships with consumers and businesses. As Abary concluded, “This formidable line-up of ES and residential entertainment products demonstrates how Sony innovation continues to play a central role within the media rooms of today, and shapes the house entertainment experiences of the long run.”
For full specifications and a listing of dealers, please visit www.sony.com/es.
SONY INTRODUCES THE WORLDS FIRST PERSONAL 3D VIEWER
Equipped With Twin OLED Panels- Head-Mounted Display Delivers Immersive 3D/HD Viewing Experience
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2011 (CEDIA Booth #1803) – Sony Electronics today announced the launch of HMZ-T1, Personal 3D Viewer. The pinnacle mounted display is a tool that provides a exceptional style viewing of both 2D and 3D content. Simply slip the device onto your head to experience the movie show-like virtual screen and surround sound.
Equipped with two newly-developed 0.7-inch (diagonal) Ultra-Small High Definition Color OLED Panels, the private 3D Viewer leverages Sony’s expertise in both OLED display and semiconductor drive technologies. The HMZ-T1 achieves HD picture (1280 x 720) quality that makes full use of the OLED display’s high contrast, wide color gamut, and fast refresh rate. Moreover, the device adopts the twin panel 3D method which displays an independent HD picture to every eye so that it will achieve a more natural 3D image. The viewer enjoys a bright 3D picture this is crosstalk-free.
Viewers enjoy an immersive experience which has similarities to watching video on an enormous screen approximating 150-inches from 12-feet away (750-inch virtual screen, virtual viewing distance approximately 65-feet away). Sony has also adapted its original virtual surround signal processing technology to deliver powerful acoustical equivalent of a 5.1 channel surround-sound system.
Sony is the leader in bringing 3D to the house. From the ‘Lens to the Living Room’ – professional production technology to home viewing on 3D BRAVIA® HDTVs- Sony 3D gear sets the usual. This year, 3D got personal with the delivery of VAIO models and PlayStation®3 3D titles. Handycam® and Cybershot® cameras also are able to capturing and playing back 3D memories. Now, the HMZ-T1 brings a complete new concept to 3D viewing, further expanding Sony’s 3D world.
The private 3D Viewer may be arriving within the Unites States in November and is priced around $799.
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