2010 Blu-ray Disc Players with Blu-ray 3D Playback and 5.1 Channel BD Home Theater Systems from Sony
Sony introduced its new 2010 HD Blu-ray Disc line featuring Blu-ray 3D playback, Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, and instant streaming of online video content from Sony's BRAVIA Internet Video platform. Along with the new BDP-S770, BDP-S570 and BDP-S370 full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc players, Sony also announced three integrated 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems (BDV-HZ970W, BDV-E770W, and BDV-E570), and a 5.1 channel matching home audio system (HT-SS370).
The networked BD players enable you to connect via broadband Ethernet or Wi-Fi to stream movies, videos, music from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Slacker Internet Radio, Pandora, NPR, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and over 25 other digital content providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform. iPhone or iPod touch users will be happy to know that Sony has a free app which let's you control the new Blu-ray player functions, and access a Blu-ray Disc’s jacket artwork, actor, and production information as well as search for additional video clips online. The app is available for downloaded from the Apple App store.
Details from Sony:
Blu-ray Disc Players
Available this summer, Sony’s Blu-ray 3D capable BDP-S770 Blu-ray Disc player is also compatible with DVDs, CDs, and SA-CDs.
The model features an Ethernet jack and has built in Wi-Fi wireless
(802.11) with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy access to Sony’s
BRAVIA Internet Video platform and BD-LIVE™ functionality.
The model also includes Sony’s IP Content Noise Reduction technology and Precision Cinema HD Upscaling to improve standard definition and web video quality.
Compatible with Digital
Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) devices, the model allows you to
wirelessly share digital photos, music, and video media from your PC
using your home network.
It also includes a front USB input for photo, music, and video playback and decodes all advanced audio codecs including Dolby® TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio™, and offers bit stream out. The model also offers an improved start up and disc loading performance. When the quick start feature is turned on, the start-up time is quicker and disc loading is faster than previous models.
Other features include:
• DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
• IP Content Noise Reduction
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
• Photo, music, and video playback via front USB and DLNA (firmware update required)
• DVD upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
• Quick start and fast loading
Other features found in this model include:
• DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
• Wi-Fi-ready (UWA-BR100 USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
• Photo, music, and video playback via front USB and DLNA (firmware update required)
• DVD Upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
• Quick start and fast loading
Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems
Sony’s new 3D capable BDV-HZ970W is a full HD 1080p 5.1 channel Blu-ray
Disc home theater system that features wireless capabilities via the
included USB wireless LAN adapter (802.11) allowing for easy access to
a broad range of entertainment from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform
and BD-LIVE extra features and content.
The 1000 watt system features Sony’s S-AIR® technology allowing it to transmit audio to the included wireless rear channel surround speakers. Users can also add wireless multi-room speaker clients (sold separately) to enjoy music in other parts of the home.
Additionally, the model includes Sony’s Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote
technology to access disc cover art, actor, and production information,
as well as IP Content Noise Reduction technology and Precision Cinema
HD Upscaling to improve standard definition and web video quality.
Compatible with DLNA devices, the model also includes a front USB input for photo, music, and video playback. It is decodes all advanced audio codecs including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio.
Other features include:
• DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
• Integrated S-AIR wireless rear speakers
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
• DLNA functionality (firmware update required)
• Photo, music, and video playback via USB and DLNA
• iPod audio playback via USB
• DVD Upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
This 1000 watt system also offers:
• DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
• Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
• BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
• Photo, music, and video playback via USB and DLNA
• iPod audio playback via USB
• S-Air ready (with addition of optional transmitter, sold separately)
• DVD Upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
Home Theater Audio System
Sony also announced the HT-SS370 5.1 channel home theater audio system with Blu-ray Disc player matching design.
The 1000 watt model includes a HDMI repeater (3 inputs/1 output),
allowing users to send HDMI signals through the device even when it is
off.
The model, which is available this spring, is S-AIR ready and can send wireless audio signals to rear surround speakers or multi-room speakers (sold separately) when an optional transmitter (sold separately) is added.
The HT-SS370 also features linear PCM decoding and two digital audio inputs.
All new Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems will be available at Sony Style stores, online at www.sonystyle.com
