Sony shows an 8inch Full HD 1080p flat panel BRAVIA LCD with Extended Video YCC (xvYCC) color reproduction technology.

Additionally, Sony previewed a new home network system compliant with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standards and an all-in-one home theater system featuring an LCD TV/DVD player and 2 channel surround audio.

Expanding the scope of full 19 x 1080 HD resolution, Sony’s 8inch xvYCC-compliant BRAVIA LCD prototype features Triluminous LED backlighting. The xvYCC technology expands the current color data range of video by approximately 1 times more*. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is currently planning to standardize xvYCC.

According to Sony is this prototype a statement of being at the forefront of the technology. The 8inch BRAVIA not only illustrates that LCD is ready to challenge plasma in the larger screen size market, but that Sony is continuing to strive for picture quality perfection.

Preparing for that future when home entertainment products will feature easy plug and play Ethernet or WiFi wireless networking, Sony also previewed a TV-centric digital home network featuring the Xross(TM) Media Bar(R) (XMB) user interface. Based on DLNA industry standards, the network utilizes XMB to provide easy on-screen access and control of connected content servers and devices like PCs, personal video recorders, DVD players, and digital cameras, so that consumers can enjoy their TV programs, photos and music from anywhere in the home.

Also being previewed is a new concept in packaged home theater systems. Merging a 3inch LCD TV, DVD/SA-CD player and 2 channel surround sound system. The system features a motorized audio unit that automatically slides down, revealing a 3inch high definition LCD TV. Also featuring a powerful subwoofer and a 3bit S-Master(R) digital amplifier with S-Force(R) Pro 2 channel surround system, the system delivers realistic surround sound without rear speakers.

* based on ´Munsell Color Cascade´, which is a color chart that defines the colors of all natural objects and is used to evaluate color expression capability of displays.

Source: Sony Electronics Inc. press release Sony Previews A High(er) Definition Television Future At CES

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