Sony’s 4K Blu-ray Player Arrives This Spring

The VPL-VW675ES continues the tradition of Sony‘s SXRD projector technology, and will support not only the latest 4K HDR content, but is one of the first devices to support Hybrid-Log Gamma HDR. It is slated to ship next spring, and will feature High-Res Audio capability as well. Installers can also take advantage of Projector Calibration Pro software on HD through 4K Sony home theater models, allowing them to manipulate all of a projector’s features from a simple PC interface, including the sophisticated color calibration tools. Sure, $300 isn’t exactly thrifty, but you’re getting a full-blown game console with HDR support and the ability to play Ultra HD Blu-rays for that price. Some other statistics he quoted: Sony flat-panel use by integrators in projects increased 10 percent over those two years; Sony front projector use by integrators was up by over 20 percent; and Sony AV receiver use by integrators was up 23 percent.

Sony is finally officially supporting 4K in a physical format coupled with the introduction of the UBP-X1000ES.

The X1000ES offers a number of other ES refinements, including dual HDMI outputs with separate audio and video signal paths, and its HDMI, 2ch analog and coaxial digital outputs are gold evaporated for better conductivity.

Although the Sony 4K Blu-ray player UBP-X1000ES, is capable of spinning virtually any kind of optical disc, but a gamer won’t be able to buy one off the shelf.

We revealed at IFA that CEDIA was likely to see the first Sony 4K Blu-ray player revealed but we expected to see a mass market device. It also offers IP Control over CAT 5 cable and Wi-Fi networks; RS232C two-way control and IR-IN. Sony Electronics is hoping to help the custom install crowd to deliver that.

“Specifically created to deliver the highest quality video and audio possible and will excite the most demanding A/V enthusiasts”.

Interestingly, Sony has stated that the X1000ES will be available exclusively from “authorised Sony AV dealers and custom installers” next spring (or autumn, if you live below the equator). Pricing will be announced closer to the product’s launch date.

The announcement came days after Sony revealed that its PlayStation 4 Pro won’t support ultra HD blu-ray playback, disappointing gamers worldwide.