IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc., and
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., (NYSE:DLB) today announced pricing and
availability of the all-new VIZIO Reference Series, the industry's
first-ever complete High Dynamic Range solution with Dolby Vision™
playback technology. Offered at an MSRP of $5,999.99 for the 65" class model (RS65-B2) and
$129,999.99 for the 120" class model
(RS120-B3), the premium collection is packed with groundbreaking
innovations designed to make cinephiles rejoice. Equipped with
Ultra Color Spectrum™ for a wider color gamut, and a quantum dot
panel in the 65" class model, the high-end Reference Series
features an 800-nit, Full-Array LED backlight and 384 Active LED
Zones® for a stunningly vivid Ultra HD picture. Customers will
receive immediate access to certain Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision mastered titles via the popular video
on-demand streaming service, VUDU®. Additional Dolby
Vision titles from other content providers will soon be available
through Netflix®. Interested consumers can submit their
orders now at VIZIO.com and will then be contacted by a local
custom installer to arrange delivery and a white-glove setup
service.
Designed for cinephiles and high-end home theater enthusiasts,
the premium Reference Series collection pushes the boundaries of
brightness, color and contrast. Unlike most TVs, which can only
reproduce Rec. 709 – the long-time color space standard – Reference
Series features Ultra Color Spectrum technology for a wider color
gamut, with a quantum dot panel in the 65" class model rendering
colors closer to the range a human eye can see. The incredible
picture is enhanced further by a Full-Array 800-nit LED backlight
with an unprecedented 384 Active LED Zones, enabling a wider range
of luminance and precise contrast control.
"VIZIO and Dolby have worked tirelessly together to make true
High Dynamic Range a reality for consumers. The picture quality
achieved with Dolby Vision on the VIZIO Reference Series is
literally jaw-dropping and establishes a new level of excellence
for the industry," said Matt McRae,
Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "High Dynamic Range and Ultra
Color Spectrum is enabled through proprietary, custom panel
technologies creating a television that pushes the limits of
contrast ratios and color gamut while redefining the level of
picture quality available at home. VIZIO worked closely with
partners like Dolby, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, VUDU and
Netflix to ensure content was re-mastered to take advantage of the
Reference Series' capabilities and ready to stream through VIZIO
Internet Apps Plus®."
Dolby Vision playback technology on the Reference
Series enables a dramatically enhanced viewing experience,
with increased brightness capacity and color accuracy. With
enhanced reproduction of luminance, Dolby Vision creates a new
level of high contrast range with true-to-life intensity, more
accurately reproducing the nuances in every picture to reveal fine
details.
"Dolby advances the science of sight and sound to enable
spectacular experiences," said Kevin
Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. "With
VIZIO's launch of the first TV with Dolby Vision technology,
and the commitment of major studios to deliver Dolby Vision
content, we are now able to bring a dramatically enhanced visual
experience to consumers in the home."
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has expanded its slate of movies
available in Dolby Vision via VUDU on the VIZIO Reference Series.
In addition to previously announced content, Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment continues its steady pipeline of remastered 4K Ultra
HD titles with Dolby Vision to include San Andreas, Mad Max: Fury Road, Magic Mike
XXL, Jupiter Ascending, Man of Steel, The Great Gatsby and
more.
"Seeing our great titles remastered in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby
Vision is very exciting," said Jim
Wuthrich, President, Americas, Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment. "With the increased availability and popularity of
4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range, audiences can experience
these extraordinary films in a new, engaging way that is remarkably
bright, colorful and true-to-life."
Consumers can enjoy Dolby Vision content right away on the VIZIO
Reference Series through streaming partner VUDU. An ongoing list of
upcoming titles available for streaming in Dolby Vision can be
found at VUDU.com/UHD.
"Our priority is to deliver a premium digital home entertainment
experience," said Scott Blanksteen,
Vice President of Product, VUDU. "We led innovation in streaming HD
content for the home, and now, with VIZIO and Dolby Vision, we will
once again take a giant leap forward. We are confident that
customers will value the stunningly realistic visuals Dolby Vision
brings to the Reference Series, and we will ensure they will be
able to easily access and enjoy this content on VUDU."
Netflix has also committed to remastering content in Dolby
Vision and is expected to deliver season one of its popular
adventure drama Marco Polo as
its first Dolby Vision release via the Netflix app soon. Netflix
will also offer season two of Marco
Polo in Dolby Vision upon premiere.
"Set in the court of Kublai Khan,
Marco Polo is one of the
most visually stunning shows on Netflix," said Kevin McEntee, Vice President of Digital Supply
Chain, Netflix. "We are excited to add Dolby Vision to the
palette of options used by the creative community making content
for Netflix."
Additional Reference Series Collection Features
Include:
- Blazing fast 802.11ac dual-band WiFi for a fast, efficient
streaming experience.
- VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® for access to High Dynamic
Range playback through VUDU and Ultra HD content through apps
including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, UltraFlix, and Toon
Goggles.1
- Seamless discovery and organization of apps with support from
the HEVC H.265 codec and the VIZIO V6 six-core processor.
- Clear Action™ 1800 and a blazing fast 240 Hz effective refresh
rate achieved with backlight scanning for superior motion clarity
and a VM50 Engine for dedicated Ultra HD motion and
picture-processing.
- A powerful Spatial Scaling Engine™ beautifully transforms
ordinary 1080p pixels to finer, more accurate Ultra HD
pixels.
- Future-ready HDMI ports to help ensure usability of next
generation cable and satellite receivers, Blu-ray™ players and game
consoles.
- A breakthrough achievement for integrated home theater audio in
the 65" class model supplemented by a powerful 10" wireless
subwoofer and two rear satellite speakers.
- Top-of-the-line audio technologies from Dolby and DTS™,
including over 101 dB of crystal-clear sound with less than 1%
harmonic distortion.2
Customers can visit VIZIO.com now to submit their 65" or 120"
VIZIO Reference Series order now.
VIZIO 65" Reference Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (R65-B2)
$5,999.99 (MSRP)
VIZIO 120" Reference Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (RS120-B3)
$129,999.99 (MSRP)
1The applications and content of the VIZIO Internet
Apps Plus® described herein may only be available in certain
countries and languages, may require additional fees or
subscription charges, and may be subject to future updates,
modifications or discontinuation without notice. VIZIO has no
control over third party application or content and assumes no
responsibility for the availability or interruption of such
application or content. Additional third-party terms, condition and
restrictions apply. High-speed/Broadband Internet
service, app subscription and access equipment are required and not
provided by VIZIO.
2Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1
meter, C-weighted. Total harmonic distortion calculated as
electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.
About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate
entertainment experience through our community of connected
consumers, advertisers and media content providers. Through our
connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way
consumers discover and experience media content. Since our founding
in California in 2002, VIZIO has
built an industry-leading brand and sold over 65 million products,
including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO has
achieved significant U.S. market share and held the #1 unit share
position in the U.S. sound bar industry1 and the #2 unit
share position in the U.S. Smart HDTV industry in 20142.
VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry
reviews and awards including a 2015 CNET Editors' Rating of 4 stars
for a review of our E-Series Smart TVs3, 2015 Editors'
Choice award from Reviewed.com for our M-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart
TVs4 and Sound & Vision's Top Picks of 2014 for 42"
and 54" Home Theater Sound Bar Systems. For more information,
please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit www.VIZIO.com.
© 2015 VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, the V Logo, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus,
Active LED Zones and other terms and phrases are trademarks or
registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks and logos
are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
1The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, sound bar units
sold in the U.S., January 2014—December 2014.
2The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, LCD TV units
with Apps included and display resolution of 1336 x 768 and higher,
total units sold in the U.S., January 2014—December 2014.
3Visit cnet.com for the full 2015 VIZIO E-Series Review,
published 6/6/15
4Visit reviewed.com for the full 2015 VIZIO M-Series
Review, published 6/29/15
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:
DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform
entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema,
at home, and at work. For 50 years, sight and sound experiences
have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby®. For more
information, please visit www.dolby.com.
Dolby, Dolby Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All
other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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