Sony Unveils Blu-ray Disc Home
Theater Systems
Sony has
introduced the company's first home-theater-in-a-box systems with
integrated Blu-ray Disc players. Both models, says Sony, offer full HD
video performance, HDMI inputs, advanced audio codecs and design. Named
BDV-IT1000ES and BDV-IS1000, these are single-disc 5.1 channel surround
Blu-ray Disc systems with S-Air wireless technology.
According
to Sony, the BDV-IT1000ES 5.1 channel Blu-ray Disc home theater system
features a new thin speaker design. The combination of a flat voice coil,
light weight, and rigid composite diaphragm, neodymium magnet and rolled
type straight damper allow the full range speaker to measure approximately
3/4-inch wide by 22 inches long. The thin, lightweight and solid stainless
punch grill gives the speaker a wide aperture and high transmission to
avoid sound distortion. The system features a 700W (100W per channel x 7),
and a 200W subwoofer.
The new
BDV-IS1000 is a micro home-theater-in-a-box system featuring five tiny
speakers that are approximately the size of a golf ball. The 5.1 channel
Blu-ray Disc surround system still has no problem delivering the full
power of traditional home theater products, says Sony.
Integrated with Sony's S-AIR technology, both systems deliver a practical
wireless multi-room solution without complicated set-up requirements.
Wireless audio can be transmitted from the main system in the living room
to wireless rear speakers for simple surround sound as well as separate
audio devices throughout the home -- up to 164 feet -- by connecting a
separate S-AIR AirStation receiver/speaker into a power outlet (sold
separately).
The
models are BD-Live capable (firmware update will be available later this
fall), featuring an Ethernet connection allowing users to connect to the
Internet via their existing service provider to access BD-Live features
and easy firmware updates. They are also equipped with an external flash
memory port for optional flash memory.
Additionally, both models adds Sony's new Precision Drive HD, which helps
to detect and correct wobbling discs from three directions, stabilizing
playback of bent or scratched Blu-ray Discs and DVDs.
Supporting the latest advanced audio formats, the systems decode Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio decoding.
The
models offer two 1080p HDMI inputs for adding additional components such
as a PlayStation 3 gaming system and can upscale DVDs to 1080p output when
connected via HDMI to a compatible high-definition television. The
BDV-IT1000ES also includes an infrared repeater (2 in/1 out).
Other
features include Sony's xross media bar XMB for easy menu navigation,
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for simple surround sound setup and BRAVIA
Sync for Theatre for one-button command of your compatible home theater
components through HDMI.
The
systems also include Sony's Digital Media Port, which adds control and
connectivity options for music playback through various accessories,
including a cradle for iPod, which is included in the system, and a
Network Walkman cradle, a PC client device and a Bluetooth adapter – each
sold separately.
The
BDV-IT1000ES will ship in October for $1,999 while the BDV-IS1000 also
ships in October for about $1,000. Both models will be available at Sony
Style stores, online at http://www.sonystyle.com/ and at authorized dealer
outlets.
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