Sony Bolsters Blu-Ray Disc Player Line With Two New Models
Adding ES and Step-up Models with Advanced Audio Codec Support
DENVER, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- (Booth #600) -- Sony introduced two
additional Blu-ray Disc(TM) (BD) players today offering a full range of
features.
Optimized for the home theater enthusiast, the new BDP-S2000ES model is
the first Blu-ray Disc player in Sony's "Elevated Standard" (ES) line. This
model, as well as the new BDP-S500, which complements Sony's current
BDP-S300 BD player, features full high-definition 1080/60p and 24p True
Cinema output. They support 7.1 channel linear PCM and Dolby(R) TrueHD,
Dolby(R) Digital Plus, as well as dts-HD(TM) High Resolution Audio
bitstream output via HDMI(TM) (ver1.3).
"Consumer support of Sony's Blu-ray Disc products has been outstanding
and the new models are targeted to satisfy the demand of those who crave an
even greater level of entertainment and performance," said Chris Fawcett,
vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Product Division.
"From the enthusiast level of our ES line down to the entry-level models,
our commitment to the finest quality video and sound delivered by the BD
format has never been stronger."
The BDP-S2000ES model features dual shield construction, which prevents
dust from collecting on the BD drive, and a rigid drive bracket to minimize
vibration. The player also sports a rigid beam chassis that reduces
internal vibration, improving playback.
Similar to other Sony ES products, the unit's aluminum insulator feet
help isolate the player from external vibrations, while separate audio and
video boards deliver better sound and picture quality. The unit also
includes the IR-in feature for custom installation market.
The BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 units both offer 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio bitstream output,
which is optional specification of HDMI ver1.3. This makes them a perfect
match for the recently announced STR-DA5300ES and STR-DA4300ES AV
receivers, which also feature the ability to decode the advanced audio
codecs. The new BD players also feature Dolby TrueHD, along with the Dolby
Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoding function via HDMI,
to offer a better sound experience with existing receivers.
The Blu-ray Disc players feature 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output.
They are compatible with most standard DVDs and feature 1080p upscaling
through HDMI to capable HDTV sets, improving the picture performance of
existing DVD libraries.
The new players support AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color(TM) (xvYCC)
technology, an international standard for wide color space. The standard
expands the current data range of video by about 1.8 times, allowing the
players to output more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human
eye can actually see. The players also feature compatibility with an array
of video formats, including BD-R/RE (BDMV mode), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW
(Video Mode), CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), MP3, and JPEG on DVD recordable
media.
Both the BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 players incorporate BRAVIA(R) Theatre
Sync(TM) through HDMI. This allows for integrated operation with a
compatible BRAVIA flat-panel LCD HDTV sets and audio/video receivers. With
the touch of a button, you can easily power on and synch the inputs of
compatible Sony AV devices connected to the players via HDMI for
hassle-free enjoyment of high-definition Blu-ray Discs.
The units offer optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, along with
5.1 channel decoding capability for backward compatibility with existing
A/V receivers.
The new BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 players will be available this fall
for about $1,300 and $700, respectively. They will be offered at Sony Style
stores, online at sonystyle.com, at military base exchanges, and at
authorized retailers nationwide.
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Adding ES and Step-up Models with Advanced Audio Codec Support
DENVER, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- (Booth #600) -- Sony introduced two
additional Blu-ray Disc(TM) (BD) players today offering a full range of
features.
Optimized for the home theater enthusiast, the new BDP-S2000ES model is
the first Blu-ray Disc player in Sony's "Elevated Standard" (ES) line. This
model, as well as the new BDP-S500, which complements Sony's current
BDP-S300 BD player, features full high-definition 1080/60p and 24p True
Cinema output. They support 7.1 channel linear PCM and Dolby(R) TrueHD,
Dolby(R) Digital Plus, as well as dts-HD(TM) High Resolution Audio
bitstream output via HDMI(TM) (ver1.3).
"Consumer support of Sony's Blu-ray Disc products has been outstanding
and the new models are targeted to satisfy the demand of those who crave an
even greater level of entertainment and performance," said Chris Fawcett,
vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Product Division.
"From the enthusiast level of our ES line down to the entry-level models,
our commitment to the finest quality video and sound delivered by the BD
format has never been stronger."
The BDP-S2000ES model features dual shield construction, which prevents
dust from collecting on the BD drive, and a rigid drive bracket to minimize
vibration. The player also sports a rigid beam chassis that reduces
internal vibration, improving playback.
Similar to other Sony ES products, the unit's aluminum insulator feet
help isolate the player from external vibrations, while separate audio and
video boards deliver better sound and picture quality. The unit also
includes the IR-in feature for custom installation market.
The BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 units both offer 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio bitstream output,
which is optional specification of HDMI ver1.3. This makes them a perfect
match for the recently announced STR-DA5300ES and STR-DA4300ES AV
receivers, which also feature the ability to decode the advanced audio
codecs. The new BD players also feature Dolby TrueHD, along with the Dolby
Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoding function via HDMI,
to offer a better sound experience with existing receivers.
The Blu-ray Disc players feature 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output.
They are compatible with most standard DVDs and feature 1080p upscaling
through HDMI to capable HDTV sets, improving the picture performance of
existing DVD libraries.
The new players support AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color(TM) (xvYCC)
technology, an international standard for wide color space. The standard
expands the current data range of video by about 1.8 times, allowing the
players to output more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human
eye can actually see. The players also feature compatibility with an array
of video formats, including BD-R/RE (BDMV mode), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW
(Video Mode), CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), MP3, and JPEG on DVD recordable
media.
Both the BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 players incorporate BRAVIA(R) Theatre
Sync(TM) through HDMI. This allows for integrated operation with a
compatible BRAVIA flat-panel LCD HDTV sets and audio/video receivers. With
the touch of a button, you can easily power on and synch the inputs of
compatible Sony AV devices connected to the players via HDMI for
hassle-free enjoyment of high-definition Blu-ray Discs.
The units offer optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, along with
5.1 channel decoding capability for backward compatibility with existing
A/V receivers.
The new BDP-S2000ES and BDP-S500 players will be available this fall
for about $1,300 and $700, respectively. They will be offered at Sony Style
stores, online at sonystyle.com, at military base exchanges, and at
authorized retailers nationwide.
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