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AMC & Dolby Announce Plans to Launch 100 Dolby Cinema at AMC Sites by End of 2017[teaser]The companies have accelerated their installation plans for more Dolby Cinema locations. [/teaser] AMC and Dolby have announced plans to expedite Dolby Cinema at AMC installations. Though the original 2015 agreement called for 100 auditoriums over a 10 year period, the companies now expect to have 100 operational sites by the end of 2017. Likewise, Dolby and AMC are discussing expansion plans to add even more theaters. Currently, there are 22 Dolby Cinema at AMC locations open nationwide. "The popularity and success of Dolby Cinema at AMC led to its expansion at an accelerated rate, with 22 locations already open and a few dozen more planned for 2016," said John McDonald, Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations, AMC. "It's clear that our guests enjoy the premium audio, vibrant contrast and color, and the incredible comfort of the plush, power recliners at Dolby Cinema at AMC, and with this announcement, we're thrilled that more guests than ever will have access to this incredible experience." Dolby Cinema uses the Dolby Vision laser projection system, which delivers high dynamic range images with expanded colors and enhanced contrast. Likewise, Dolby Cinema also uses Dolby Atmos object-based mixing to create an immersive surround sound experience with overhead audio. In addition, Dolby Cinema at AMC theaters have been designed with comfort in mind, offering reserved recliners with seat transducers. Since the format's launch in 2015, more than 50 Dolby Cinema titles have been released or announced. Recent or upcoming titles include: Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Suicide Squad,' Disney's 'Pete's Dragon,' LAIKA and Focus Features' 'Kubo and the Two Strings,' Paramount Pictures' 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,' Marvel's 'Doctor Strange,' Sony Pictures' 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk,' Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' Disney's 'Moana,' Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,' Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,' Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Wonder Woman,' and Disney•Pixar's 'Cars 3.' "Dolby Cinema has clearly become a preferred cinema experience of consumers, and we look forward to offering the best films to more AMC guests with the most spectacular image, immersive sound technologies and inspired design at Dolby Cinema at AMC," said Doug Darrow, Senior Vice President, Cinema Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. "Today's announcement of the expedited expansion of Dolby Cinema at AMC theatres is a direct result of the incredibly enthusiastic responses we have received from consumers nationwide." For more information on Dolby Cinema at AMC, including showtimes and theater locations, click here. Source: DolbyPosted Wed Aug 10, 2016 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Debuts Official Trailer for 'Transparent' Season 3[teaser]The award-wining series will return to Amazon in September. [/teaser] Amazon has released an official trailer for the third season of 'Transparent.' The show is set to premiere exclusively through Amazon Prime Video on September 23. The Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning series 'Transparent' returns for a third season. The Pfefferman family splinters into disparate journeys on their continued path of self-discovery. After a jarring reality check, Maura seeks to become the woman she envisions through gender confirmation surgery. All paths converge on a family cruise to Mexico, affirming that though their family history is murky, each Pfefferman is their truest self when they come together. Check out the full trailer below! The show is written, directed and executive produced by multi-award winner Jill Soloway, and stars Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Landecker, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, and Jay Duplass. Seasons one and two of 'Transparent' are now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Likewise, a fourth season of the show has already been ordered for a 2017 debut. "As the quality of television rises to new heights, Transparent continues to stand out for its depth of character, compassionate storytelling and its infinite creative risk-taking," said Joe Lewis, Head of Half Hour TV at Amazon Studios. "We're grateful that customers have responded so enthusiastically to the Pfefferman family and we’re excited to bring them another chapter of their story." In addition to 'Transparent' Amazon also recently revealed a sneak peek at Woody Allen's new series, 'Crisis in Six Scenes.' Likewise, the streaming platform announced a new series titled 'Britannia,' released a trailer for 'The Man in the High Castle' season two, detailed its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a premiere date for its new original kids series 'The Kicks,' and renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Tue Aug 9, 2016 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Motor Trend OnDemand Preps Pebble Beach Concours Livestream[teaser]The automotive SVOD/OTT service will offer a livestream of the upcoming collector car competition. [/teaser] TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced plans to broadcast the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance awards ceremony on August 21 at 2 p.m. PST. The livestream will be available through Motor Trend OnDemand and through the Automobile magazine playlist within Motor Trend's YouTube channel. On Concours Sunday over 200 of the most beautiful cars ever produced are neatly arranged on the 18th fairway of the fabled Pebble Beach Golf Links. From its inception in 1950, this Concours has grown into a truly International event, with the finest cars brought from all points of the globe to compete for Best of Show, the most sought after prize in the automotive world. "The Concours may seem genteel, but the competition can be fierce," said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. "We showcase the most beautiful, the most technologically advance and the most storied cars on the planet—and our judges are charged with determining the absolute best among them. The livestream allows us to share this competition, and all of these great cars, with the widest possible audience." In addition to the awards ceremony itself, the livestream will also feature a preshow segment highlighting some of the most-prized collector cars. The event will be hosted by TEN’s International Bureau Chief Angus MacKenzie, American motorsports announcer Bob Varsha, British race car driver and veteran broadcaster Alain de Cadenet, and the editors of AUTOMOBILE and MOTOR TREND. Likewise, the broadcast will include several special guests and celebrities, all offering their own commentary, insights, and expertise. Motor Trend OnDemand is available through iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android devices, and the web. Customers can now sign up for the service for $4.99 per month, $49.99 annually, or $89.99 for two years. The platform is also available as an add-on subcription directly through Amazon Video. Source: Motor Trend OnDemandPosted Tue Aug 9, 2016 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Full Trailer for Marvel's 'Luke Cage,' Streaming Premiere Set for September 30[teaser]A new trailer for the upcoming Marvel series has been revealed. [/teaser] Netflix has released a full trailer for 'Luke Cage.' Based on the Marvel comic book, the series stars Mike Colter, reprising the role he originated in the first season of 'Jessica Jones.' After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive who attempts to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But soon he is pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury. Check out the main trailer below! All season one episodes of 'Luke Cage' are set to premiere exclusively through Netflix on September 30. In addition to 'Luke Cage,' Marvel and Netflix are also prepping 'Iron Fist' and 'The Defenders' for 2017 debuts. 'The Defenders' will feature a crossover team-up between Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist as they face their biggest threat yet. The series will star Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones, all reprising their roles from their individual shows. Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez, Drew Goddard ('The Martian,' 'Lost,' 'Alias'), and Jeph Loeb will all serve as Executive Producers for the mini-series. The show is being produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'Easy' on September 22, 'The Ranch' on October 7, 'Mascots' on October 13, 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, and 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Tue Aug 9, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Details YAS-106 Ultra-Slim Sound Bar, MSRP Set for $200[teaser]The company's latest sound bar model has been revealed. [/teaser] Yamaha has announced pricing and availability for its newest home audio product. The YAS-106 Sound Bar serves as the successor to the previously released YAS-105 Sound Bar ($250). "The YAS-106 provides signature Yamaha audio quality with simplified setup in an easy-to-use, décor-friendly package at an unbeatable price," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "With the inclusion of Bluetooth streaming, the YAS-106 delivers even more bang for the buck by doubling as a compact, great-sounding music system that connects wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet." The ultra-slim 120 W sound bar measure 35 inches wide and just 2 1/8 inches tall offering flexible placement options. The device features dual built-in subwoofers, twin bass reflex ports, and Advanced Bass Extension Processing for surround playback, offering deep integrated bass. With that said, users can also connect a separate, powered subwoofer to the speaker's subwoofer output. Support for Dolby Digital and DTS audio formats is included, allowing the sound bar to provide a virtual surround sound experience. In addition, the model offers HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI 2.0 input and output with support for 4K Ultra HD video passthrough with HDR (high dynamic range) from Ultra HD Blu-ray players and other media devices. Likewise, the unit features Bluetooth connectivity for music streaming and app control from iOS and Android mobile devices. Finally, the sound bar also includes Yamaha's Clear Voice tech to raise dialogue levels, and a Compressed Music Enhancer to restore frequency response lost during digital compression on Bluetooth audio tracks. Yamaha's YAS-106 Sound Bar will start shipping in mid-August for a suggested retail price of $199.95. Source: YamahaPosted Tue Aug 9, 2016 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Offers Sneak Peek of Woody Allen's 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' Streaming Premiere Set for September 30[teaser]The legendary filmmaker's first TV show will premiere on Amazon Prime in September. [/teaser] Amazon has revealed a new sneak peek at its upcoming original series, 'Crisis in Six Scenes.' The show comes from writer/director Woody Allen. "Woody Allen is a visionary creator who has made some of the greatest films of all-time, and it's an honor to be working with him on his first television series," said Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios. "From Annie Hall to Blue Jasmine, Woody has been at the creative forefront of American cinema and we couldn't be more excited to premiere his first TV series exclusively on Prime Instant Video [this] year." Crisis in Six Scenes is a comedy that takes place in the 1960's during turbulent times in the United States as a middle class suburban family is visited by a guest who turns their household completely upside down. The show stars Woody Allen, Rachel Brosnahan, Miley Cyrus, and Elaine May. The first season will consist of six, half hour episodes set to preimere exclusively through Amazon Prime on September 30. Check out the sneak peek clip below! In addition to 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' Amazon also recently announced a new series titled 'Britannia.' Likewise the company released a trailer for 'The Man in the High Castle' season two, detailed its 2016 Comedy Pilot Lineup, announced a premiere date for its new original kids series 'The Kicks,' and renewed 'Catastrophe' for a third and fourth season scheduled for 2017 and 2018 respectively. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: Amazon (YouTube)Posted Mon Aug 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Walmart Set to Acquire Jet.com for $3 Billion[teaser]The retail giant is buying the e-commerce company. [/teaser] Walmart has announced plans to acquire Jet.com for approximately $3 billion. The deal is poised to help expand Walmart's e-commerce growth and customer reach. "We're looking for ways to lower prices, broaden our assortment and offer the simplest, easiest shopping experience because that's what our customers want," said Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. "We believe the acquisition of Jet accelerates our progress across these priorities. Walmart.com will grow faster, the seamless shopping experience we're pursuing will happen quicker, and we'll enable the Jet brand to be even more successful in a shorter period of time. Our customers will win. It's another jolt of entrepreneurial spirit being injected into Walmart." As part of the deal, Jet and Walmart will remain separate brands, allowing Walmart.com to continue its extension of the company's retail stores while Jet.com will continue to provide its own unique customer experience. Led by co-founder and CEO Marc Lore, along with fellow co-founders Mike Hanrahan and Nate Faust, Jet.com has positioned itself as one of the fastest growing e-commerce websites in the US. Here are a few of the company's key features and accomplishments per the press release: - Demonstrated ability to scale with speed, reaching $1 billion in run-rate Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and offering 12 million SKUs in its first year.- A growing customer base of urban and millennial customers with more than 400,000 new shoppers added monthly and an average of 25,000 daily processed orders.- Best-in-class technology that rewards customers in real time with savings on items that are bought and shipped together, thereby reducing the supply-chain and logistics costs often buried in the price of goods.- A select group of more than 2,400 retailer and brand partners tailored to create an attractive and distinctive assortment for consumers. The deal has been approved by the Boards of Directors for both companies but is still subject to regulatory approval. Walmart expects the acquisition to close this calendar year. Source: WalmartPosted Mon Aug 8, 2016 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'XOXO,' Streaming Premiere Set for August 26[teaser]A trailer has been released for Netflix's upcoming flick. [/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its original movie, 'XOXO.' The film will premiere exclusively through Netflix on August 26. The movie was directed by Christopher Louie and written by Dylan Meyer 'XOXO' is a coming-of-age ensemble film about a group of 20-somethings on a crazy adventure to the biggest EDM festival in America, XOXO. The film follows six strangers whose lives collide in one frenetic, dream-chasing, hopelessly romantic night. At the center is Ethan, a young DJ who gets a last minute slot to perform after his tracks go viral online days before the festival. This is a huge opportunity… if he can just make it there in one piece. Check out the trailer below! The cast includes Sarah Hyland ('Modern Family'), Graham Phillips ('The Good Wife'), Brett DelBuono, Chris D’Elia ('Undateable'), Haley Kiyoko ('Jem & The Holograms'), Colin Woodell ('Masters of Sex'), Ryan Hansen ('Party Down,' '2 Broke Girls'), Ian Anthony Dale ('Hawaii Five-0') and Ione Skye ('Say Anything'). Max Leitman, Joe Russell p.g.a., Christopher Louie p.g.a., Pete Tong, and Dan Shafer are all on board as producers. In addition, Pete Tong is also serving as Music Supervisor. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'Easy' on September 22, 'The Ranch' on October 7, 'Mascots' on October 13, 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, and 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Aug 8, 2016 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Removes Free Streaming Option & Partners with Yahoo to Launch Yahoo View[teaser]The streaming platform is shifting its free content option to Yahoo View. [/teaser] According to a report from Variety, Hulu is ending its free streaming platform. With that said, the company will continue to offer its subscription based plans. Likewise, Hulu just announced a partnership with Yahoo! Inc. to launch Yahoo View, a new free, ad-supported streaming service. "As a TV junkie and Tumblr fan myself, I'm personally excited to have one place that brings together the best of free TV and Tumblr fandom," said Jess Lee, Vice President of Lifestyles Product at Yahoo. "Yahoo View is our first step towards creating a powerful community TV-watching experience, but it's really only the beginning." Though Hulu's own free streaming platform will no longer be available, Yahoo View will now offer thousands of ad-supported TV shows, anime series, Korean dramas, and movies -- including full episodes, films, and clips for free. The platform features content from Hulu and will allow viewers to watch the last five episodes of shows from ABC, NBC, and FOX eight days after their original broadcasts. Day-after clips, a picture-in-picture mode, and a "beyond the episode" section are also included. "Video is an important part of Yahoo's strategy and we're committed to delivering the best digital video content to our users. To date, we've streamed amazing experiences across sports, finance, and news," said Phil Lynch, Vice President and Head of Media Partnerships. "This partnership with Hulu is a natural extension of that strategy, bringing the best of TV & entertainment content to our lifestyle vertical." Yahoo View is now available in the US through desktop web browsers. Mobile web and mobile app support will launch soon. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. The platform also recently announced plans to include Turner Networks in its upcoming live streaming platform. Sources: Business Wire, VarietyPosted Mon Aug 8, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
VIZIO Quietly Updates P-Series with HDR10Terrific news for VIZIO P-Series owners. When your 4K Ultra HD displays debuted earlier this spring, Dolby Vision was included right out of the box, with VIZIO promising to add the open format High Dynamic Range specification -- HDR10 -- in a future firmware update. In other words, if you scooped up a P-Series, you've been enjoying 4K content with Dolby Vision on VUDU UHD and Netflix, but not any of the current Ultra HD Blu-rays.[Teaser]Well, friends, the wait is finally over. The VIZIO P-Series now supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. All hail Firmware Update 2.0.13.13.[/Teaser] HOW TO CHECK IF HDR IS ENGAGED ON YOUR P-SERIES While I wish it wasn't so buried, it's easy to tell whether or not your P-Series is displaying HDR content. From your SmartCast app, tap the Settings widget --> System --> System Information --> Display Information.In addition to your display's serial number, you'll see your current firmware, your SmartCast firmware, input source, resolution, frame rate ("vertical frequency"), audio type, and whether or not HDR is engaged. If it says YES, you're watching HDR10 or Dolby Vision.When the firmware update hit our loaner P-Series last Thursday, I immediately popped in 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' to see if HDR10 had arrived and, for a moment, I thought it wasn't working.Turns out you need to adjust one more setting... HOW TO ENJOY HDR10 VIA HDMI ON THE VIZIO P-SERIES While Dolby Vision and HDR10 can now be enjoyed via Cast streaming content, HDR won't work with HDMI sources unless you enable HDMI Color Subsampling.To do this, from our SmartCast app, tap the Settings widget --> Inputs --> HDMI Color Subsampling --> and enable it for the HDMI input to which you've connected your Ultra HD Blu-ray Player.From this point onwards, your display will now play HDR content via streaming as well as HDMI. (To double check this, please see the previous section.) I route all video sources though a Denon AVR-X6200W to HDMI 1, which is also the ARC input. From what I've seen so far, turning on HDMI Color Subsampling does NOT affect the color accuracy and look of SDR content. HOW DOES IT LOOK? In a word: awesome.With the dozen or so discs I have on hand, the results are just as positive as they are with VUDU UHD titles. Hell, my wife walked into my living room twenty minutes ago, stopped short to gawk at the P-Series, and said "my God, it's like 3D."Thanks to FALD and a true 10-bit panel, the P-Series renders Ultra HD Blu-ray content with accuracy and vibrancy. 'The Martian' delivers bold red planet surfaces while 'Kingsman' and 'Deadpool' offer up more saturated colors and highlight details (the skies really open up). And 'Sicario', which I'm watching right now for review, looks dramatically better than its SDR Rec709 iteration thanks to more details in the bright areas along with deeper black levels and boosted shadow detail.In other words, I'm out-of-the-box impressed and can only imagine what calibration would do it improve overall HDR performance (I'm fairly certain separate Dolby Vision and HDR10 calibrations will be necessary, but will have to reach out to VIZIO to get more information). 8.10.2016 UPDATE: It initially appeared as though the P-Series was different than other HDR-capable displays, which automatically ramp up backlighting to 100% for HDR content. After this firmware update, our loaner model's Backlight setting dropped from 85%, in "Calibrated" picture mode, to 50%. However, in speaking with VIZIO, we learned the P-Seires does in fact change the display's backlight to 100% when HDR content is detected, while at the same time changing the functionality of the "Backlight" setting itself. During HDR content, instead of raising or lowerling backlight, "Backlight" now adjusts "midtone levels without chaning the peak brightness or blacklevels." The default setting is 50%. DID ANYTHING ELSE CHANGE? I'm not sure, at this point, what else was included with firmware update 2.0.13.13, but it's looking like one of my bigger bugs may be gone as well (the display would repeatedly find and set up my AVR, causing picture and audio dropouts), which is terribly exciting.On the flip side of the firmware coin, there may be a new bug.When I power up my system using the Logitech Harmony Elite (review this week), the AVR input changes to TV Audio even though Blu-ray is selected; normally, this would only happen when the P-Series was Casting content. I'll monitor this situation as well. WHERE DOES THIS LEAVE US? The VIZIO P-Series is now the most affordable Dolby Vision & HDR10 capable UHD display on the market with a true 10-bit panel. And, while most of its picture quality competition comes from flagship level TVs, the only other model in this ballpark is the LG 65UH9500 UHD LED TV, which does include 3D as a feature, but does NOT have FALD and, from what I've seen and read, can't deliver the same deep black levels. WHAT ABOUT YOU? Any P-Series owners trying out HDR10 content yet? How's it working for you so far? Hit us up in the forums or the comments below. UPDATE 8.10.2016: VIZIO confirmed this morning in an official press release that BOTH the 2016 P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD Displays are now HDR10 capable after the 2.0.13.13 firmware update. FYI, it's worth noting that, while the M-Series is HDR capable, it does not feature wide color gamut. Here's VIZIO's full press release: VIZIO Begins Roll Out of Updated Firmware for VIZIO SmartCast TM P-Series™ and M-Series™ Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Displays™ to Support HDR10 Format New Update Enables Support for Existing HDR Blu-ray Players and Continues Support for Expanded Collection of Dolby Vision™ HDR Titles Available Through Popular Streaming App VUDU Irvine, CA - August 10, 2016 - VIZIO, Inc. announced today a new firmware update (v2.0.13.13) across its VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Displays that enables support for the HDR10 format specification on HDR Blu-ray players. While both P- and M-Series collections launched with Dolby Vision content support out of the box, the HDR10 update expands compatibility of these displays with HDR discs played on existing UHD Blu-ray players from Samsung (UHD-K8500) and Philips (BDP7501/F7). VIZIO is continuing to work to further expand support for additional players as they become available in the market.In addition to the new firmware update, VIZIO consumers also have access to even more HDR content in the living room. VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series users can benefit from the addition of new Dolby Vision HDR titles to the VUDU library. Films like Batman v. Superman, Nice Guys and Keanu will join over 50 Hollywood titles already graded in Dolby Vision and available through VUDU. Dolby Vision content support transforms the entertainment experience with dramatic imaging, incredible brightness, contrast and color that brings content to life. HDR10 is based on the Rec2020 color space format, but restricted to a P3 color space and a maximum of 1000 Nits in a 10-bit format. Dolby Vision is a theatrical format, featuring the Rec2020 color space but capable of offering up to a 12-bit format. Where the HDR10 standard is limited, Dolby Vision content is mastered in Rec2020 and boasts 4000 Nits with the potential to expand even further for more finely-tuned dynamic content."When we launched the VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD HDR display collections, it was always our intent to accommodate the HDR10 standard in addition to our support for Dolby Vision," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "While Dolby Vision offers consumers excellent picture quality, it was important to us to give consumers options. VIZIO now offers HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible displays with some of the best picture quality options available for the home experience."The VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display collections boasts an array of advanced picture quality technologies. Ultra HD resolution offers stunning clarity and detail with 8.3 million pixels in every image while High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision content support transforms the entertainment experience with dramatic imaging, incredible brightness and contrast. P-Series displays boast Ultra Color Spectrum®, which provides a wider color gamut enabling impeccable accuracy in every hue and tone, allowing more realistic colors than ever before. Both the P-Series and M-Series displays feature powerful Full-Array LED backlighting with up to 128 Active LED Zones® and up to 64 Active LED Zones, respectively. Each zone dynamically adjusts to on-screen content for deeper, richer black levels and more accurate contrast1. VIZIO SmartCast P-Series and M-Series users can enable the HDR10 update by first ensuring the display is connected to the Internet. The display will then automatically search for the new firmware update and download it to the display. Once the display has been updated, to enable HDR playback from your HDR-enabled UHD Blu-ray player, open the VIZIO SmartCast remote control app, tap "Settings" and press "Inputs" then "HDMI Color Subsampling" and then enable subsampling for the HDMI port the HDR-enabled Blu-ray player is connected to.For more information on VIZIO SmartCast visit VIZIO.com and for questions about the recent HDR10 update, visit support.vizio.com.Posted Sun Aug 7, 2016 at 02:55 PM PDT by:
