New Class Of FD TrinitronÆ WEGAô Sets Display ""Flat-tering"" Pictures

Continuing to expand the flat-screen television market it created, Sony Electronics is broadening its signature series of acclaimed FD TrinitronÆ WEGAô direct-view televisions. By augmenting the WEGA lineup to include 21 models, Sony now offers a flat-screen TV to fit virtually every room size, lifestyle and budget.Known for its picture performance and the eye-catching silver-and-gray design, Sonyís year 2000 FD Trinitron WEGA TV lineup will feature new 13, 20, 24, 27, 32 and 36-inch screen sizes.""Since its introduction in 1998, consumers have been switching on in record numbers to the stunning picture performance of the FD Trinitron WEGA, the industryís first - and top-selling - flat-screen televisions,"" said Vic Pacor, Senior Vice President of Television and Digital Media Products at Sony Electronics.According to Pacor, by doubling the number of FD Trinitron WEGA television sets on the market this year, Sony will provide the industryís most comprehensive product offering of flat-screen television.With outstanding clarity and detail, accurate image reproduction and pinpoint corner-to-corner focusing, Pacor said that the new FD Trinitron WEGA televisions enrich the viewing experience while watching programming from a digital satellite system or DVD movies, surfing the Internet with a WebTVÆ terminal, or playing the latest PlayStationÆ games.A Model To Meet Every Need And LifestyleFor starters, in the ""FS"" series, Sony introduced the:- 20-inch KV-20FS12 (which will sell for about $400)- 27-inch KV-27FS12 ($700)- 32-inch KV-32FS12 ($1,200)- 36-inch KV-36FS12 ($1,700)Scheduled to start reaching stores in the spring, the new FD Trinitron WEGA ""FS"" series TVs feature a sleek new design and a smaller footprint.Notable picture enhancements include a 3-Line Digital Comb Filter to reduce dot crawl and produce a more stable and clear video image. With the advantage of Dynamic Focusô and Dynamic Pictureô circuitry, the sets produce improved corner-to-corner picture accuracy and are better able to render an accurate representation of light-to-dark, and conversely dark-to-light scenes.Other convenience features include the ability to designate up to eight favorite channels, customize up to 40 channels, speed surf, and parental controls with the built-in V-chip. And, the television can go into sleep mode along with the viewer ñ with 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90-minute settings. At the designated time, the television turns back on, so the viewer can catch their favorite show or ball game.Additionally, Sony will market the 27-inch KV-27FS16, 32-inch KV-32FS16 and 36-inch KV-36FS16. These step-up models include two-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP) and two RF inputs. The televisions will sell for about $800, $1,100 and $1,800, respectively.For connecting other home entertainment gear, all the sets feature an easily accessible front A/V input and two rear inputs. For the highest quality connection to a DVD-Video player or A/V system, 27-inch screen sizes and larger FD Trinitron WEGA TVs, also come equipped with component video inputs to transmit Y/PB/PR video signals with increased color information and less video noise.With the universal remote control, viewers can control the TV, VCR, cable box, digital satellite system, WebTV terminal or DVD-Video player from a single remote with touch of a few buttons.The Next Level In Picture Performance And SoundFor those ready to move to the next level, thereís the FD Trinitron WEGA ""FV"" series. Carrying the signature look of WEGA TVs, this yearís FV models also incorporate 16:9 enhanced mode, a 3D Digital Comb Filter, and 2-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP).The new class of FV models include:- 20-inch KV-20FV12 (priced at about $450)- 24-inch KV-24FV12 ($600)- 27-inch KV-27FV16 ($900)- 32-inch KV-32FV16 ($1,500)- 36-inch KV-36FV16 ($2,000)Also, Sony will market the 32-inch KV-32FV26 and 36-inch KV-36FV26. These step-up models also include a dual drive speaker system and wireless headphones and auto ID detection. Available in the fall, the televisions will sell for about $1,600 and $2,100 respectively.All FV series WEGA TVs 27-inches and larger also incorporate a 3D Digital Comb Filter for the highest quality color separation. The result is enhanced picture quality with a significant reduction in dot crawl and cross-color distortion. In addition, the sets feature component video inputs to transmit Y/PB/PR video signals with increased color information and less video noise, along with one front and two-rear A/V inputs.For the full audio effect, the televisions include DAC speaker systems with 30 watts of sound and Steady Soundô with BBEô feature for automatic volume control.And users wonít have to worry about loosing sight of the channel changer with the luminous joystick/flip Universal Remote Commander.The Ultimate In NTSC Television With Display Approaching High-Definition Picture-QualityNew to Sonyís top-of-the-line FD Trinitron WEGA XBRÆ models are a 32-inch KV-32XBR400 and 36-inch KV-36XBR400. Equipped with Digital Reality Creation Multifunction circuitry, the televisions can enhance todayís NTSC broadcasts by displaying images as 960i or 480p.By maximizing the home theatre experience with todayís video sources, DRC Multifunction technology allows consumers to enjoy up to four times the picture quality from cable boxes, VCRs, and DVD-Video players, while having the ability to make tomorrowís sources look even better.Also, with an Multi-Image Driver (MID-X) chip, viewers can simultaneously watch todayís television broadcasts (NTSC) and high-definition programming side-by-side with Flexible Twin-Viewô 2-tuner picture-and-picture.In addition to S-video and two RF inputs, the new XBR400 series include two sets of HD component inputs.Emulating the movie-theatre experience, the sets also come with an enhanced DAC system with TruSurroundô sound and sub-woofer out.The KV-32XBR400 and KV-36XBR400 will sell for about $2,200 and $2,700, respectively and will be available in the summer.About FD Trinitron WEGA TVsThe FD Trinitron technology is not only suited to the standard 4:3 aspect ratio of todayís analog TVs, but it is also ideal for displaying 16:9 wide-screen televisions.The FD Trinitron WEGA line incorporates Sonyís proprietary FD Trinitron picture tube, which creates a vertically and horizontally flat screen. The FD Trinitron tube is flat - both horizontally and vertically - for minimal glare and virtually no distortion. The super-fine aperture grille produces strong detail and high resolution. A larger deflection yoke and longer electron gun found in original Trinitron technology are incorporated for precise corner-to-corner focus and better data and text reproduction.To further enhance the high-resolution picture quality produced by the FD Trinitron tube, new enhancements such as Digital Reality Creation Multifunction and Multi Image Driver-X have been added.