LG, DOLBY LABORATORIES UNVEIL NEW DOLBY VISION-CAPABLE
4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY PLAYER AT CES 2017
4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY PLAYER AT CES 2017
LG UP970 Delivers Dramatic Picture Quality via
Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs from Major Hollywood Studios
LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2017 — LG Electronics
(LG) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today
announced the LG UP970 Ultra HD Blu-ray player, LG’s first 4K Blu-ray player which
will support Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic -range (HDR) imaging.*
(LG) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today
announced the LG UP970 Ultra HD Blu-ray player, LG’s first 4K Blu-ray player which
will support Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic -range (HDR) imaging.*
LG’s UP970 Ultra HD
Blu-ray player delivers a more immersive and vivid viewing experience than ever
before. Leveraging the HDR technology that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas
around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by
delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich
colors. Dolby’s deep expertise in bringing advanced technologies from the
cinema to the home has led to distinct features that enable Dolby Vision to
deliver extraordinary viewing experiences to home consumers. Dolby Vision capability
for the UP970 will be available through a software update scheduled for later
this year. The UP970 also offers enhanced dual format HDR compatibility with
support for the generic HDR format (HDR10), giving consumers the peace of mind
that they will have access to the most HDR content possible.
Blu-ray player delivers a more immersive and vivid viewing experience than ever
before. Leveraging the HDR technology that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas
around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by
delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich
colors. Dolby’s deep expertise in bringing advanced technologies from the
cinema to the home has led to distinct features that enable Dolby Vision to
deliver extraordinary viewing experiences to home consumers. Dolby Vision capability
for the UP970 will be available through a software update scheduled for later
this year. The UP970 also offers enhanced dual format HDR compatibility with
support for the generic HDR format (HDR10), giving consumers the peace of mind
that they will have access to the most HDR content possible.
The
LG UP970 offers consumers access to more of what they want to watch in HDR, enhanced
further by a robust portfolio of movies and episodic content in Dolby Vision. From
content creation to distribution and playback, Dolby Vision is an end-to-end
solution supported by leading Hollywood directors, major studios and
distributors and TV OEMs worldwide. On-demand streaming services feature a
strong lineup of content featured in Dolby Vision with more than 80 studio
titles available today. Additionally, more than 100 hours of original content
is available in Dolby Vision across leading OTT providers and soon consumers
globally will have access to Dolby Vision titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, with
anticipated availability in early 2017.
LG UP970 offers consumers access to more of what they want to watch in HDR, enhanced
further by a robust portfolio of movies and episodic content in Dolby Vision. From
content creation to distribution and playback, Dolby Vision is an end-to-end
solution supported by leading Hollywood directors, major studios and
distributors and TV OEMs worldwide. On-demand streaming services feature a
strong lineup of content featured in Dolby Vision with more than 80 studio
titles available today. Additionally, more than 100 hours of original content
is available in Dolby Vision across leading OTT providers and soon consumers
globally will have access to Dolby Vision titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, with
anticipated availability in early 2017.
The
LG UP970 also features additional picture quality technologies that further
enhance the viewing experience for consumers. The LG UP970 includes support for 10-bit color and Rec. ITU-R BT. 2020 color
gamut, as well as playback of high-efficiency video coding (HEVC). It’s also compatible
with a variety of leading sound formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos
and DTS-HD Master Audio, for a truly cinematic audio and video experience.
LG UP970 also features additional picture quality technologies that further
enhance the viewing experience for consumers. The LG UP970 includes support for 10-bit color and Rec. ITU-R BT. 2020 color
gamut, as well as playback of high-efficiency video coding (HEVC). It’s also compatible
with a variety of leading sound formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos
and DTS-HD Master Audio, for a truly cinematic audio and video experience.
The UP970 has two HDMI ports, an HDMI 2.0a port for
Ultra HD video output and an HDMI 1.4 for audio output that can connect with
hi-fi devices, such as AVRs and sound bars, to enhance sound output quality.
With Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, users can easily stream their favorite
online content via Netflix and YouTube, while the USB port allows for playback
of movies, pictures and music.
Ultra HD video output and an HDMI 1.4 for audio output that can connect with
hi-fi devices, such as AVRs and sound bars, to enhance sound output quality.
With Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, users can easily stream their favorite
online content via Netflix and YouTube, while the USB port allows for playback
of movies, pictures and music.
“The
LG UP970 Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray player is an excellent example
of our commitment to offering an amazing home HDR viewing experience to our
customers,” said Brian Kwon, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company. “We
are proud to have an innovation partner such as Dolby to enhance our OLED and
Super UHD TVs with their superior technology.”
LG UP970 Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray player is an excellent example
of our commitment to offering an amazing home HDR viewing experience to our
customers,” said Brian Kwon, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company. “We
are proud to have an innovation partner such as Dolby to enhance our OLED and
Super UHD TVs with their superior technology.”
“Dolby is enabling the future of consumer
entertainment today across a wide array of playback experiences,” said Giles
Baker, senior vice president, Consumer Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories.
“Working with LG to deliver Dolby Vision support on Ultra HD Blu-ray players
will enable the delivery of Dolby Vision to the highest-quality distribution
format available, delivering the ultimate picture quality experience for
enthusiasts everywhere.”
entertainment today across a wide array of playback experiences,” said Giles
Baker, senior vice president, Consumer Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories.
“Working with LG to deliver Dolby Vision support on Ultra HD Blu-ray players
will enable the delivery of Dolby Vision to the highest-quality distribution
format available, delivering the ultimate picture quality experience for
enthusiasts everywhere.”
Visitors
to CES® 2017 can see LG’s new Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray
player for themselves in LG’s booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central
Hall #11100) from Jan. 5-8. For more information on
LG’s Blu-ray system and other innovations on display at CES, go to
www.LGnewsroom.com.
to CES® 2017 can see LG’s new Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray
player for themselves in LG’s booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central
Hall #11100) from Jan. 5-8. For more information on
LG’s Blu-ray system and other innovations on display at CES, go to
www.LGnewsroom.com.
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