LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics
(LG) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. today announced the LG UP970 Ultra HD Blu-ray player, LG's first 4K Blu-ray player which will
support Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic -range (HDR) imaging.*
LG's UP970 Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivers a more immersive and vivid viewing experience than ever before. Leveraging the HDR
technology that powers Dolby's most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by
delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby's deep expertise in bringing
advanced technologies from the cinema to the home has led to distinct features that enable Dolby Vision to deliver extraordinary
viewing experiences to home consumers. Dolby Vision capability for the UP970 will be available through a software update
scheduled for later this year. The UP970 also offers enhanced dual format HDR compatibility with support for the generic HDR
format (HDR10), giving consumers the peace of mind that they will have access to the most HDR content possible.
The LG UP970 offers consumers access to more of what they want to watch in HDR, enhanced further by a robust portfolio of
movies and episodic content in Dolby Vision. From content creation to distribution and playback, Dolby Vision is an end-to-end
solution supported by leading Hollywood directors, major studios and distributors and TV OEMs
worldwide. On-demand streaming services feature a strong lineup of content featured in Dolby Vision with more than 80 studio
titles available today. Additionally, more than 100 hours of original content is available in Dolby Vision across leading OTT
providers and soon consumers globally will have access to Dolby Vision titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, with anticipated
availability in early 2017.
The LG UP970 also features additional picture quality technologies that further enhance the viewing experience for consumers.
The LG UP970 includes support for 10-bit color and Rec. ITU-R BT. 2020 color gamut, as well as playback of high-efficiency video
coding (HEVC). It's also compatible with a variety of leading sound formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD
Master Audio, for a truly cinematic audio and video experience.
The UP970 has two HDMI ports, an HDMI 2.0a port for Ultra HD video output and an HDMI 1.4 for audio output that can connect
with hi-fi devices, such as AVRs and sound bars, to enhance sound output quality. With Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, users can
easily stream their favorite online content via Netflix and YouTube, while the USB port allows for playback of movies, pictures
and music.
"The LG UP970 Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray player is an excellent example of our commitment to offering an amazing
home HDR viewing experience to our customers," said Tim Alessi, head of product marketing at LG
Electronics USA. "We are proud to have an innovation partner such as Dolby to enhance our OLED
and Super UHD TVs with their superior technology."
"Dolby is enabling the future of consumer entertainment today across a wide array of playback experiences," said Giles Baker, senior vice president, Consumer Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories. "Working with LG to
deliver Dolby Vision support on Ultra HD Blu-ray players will enable the delivery of Dolby Vision to the highest-quality
distribution format available, delivering the ultimate picture quality experience for enthusiasts everywhere."
Visitors to CES® 2017 can see LG's new Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray player for themselves in LG's booth in
the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central Hall #11100) from Jan.
5-8. For more information on LG's Blu-ray system and other innovations on display at CES, go to
CES2017.lgnewsroom.com.
* Dolby Vision will be available later this year via LG software update.
LG and logo are trademarks of LG Corp. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
Vision is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
About LG Electronics USA
Named 4K Ultra HD Partner for CES 2017, LG Electronics USA Inc., based in
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile
communications. LG Electronics, a proud ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home
entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions
in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. www.lg.com.
About Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision transforms your TV experience with dramatic imaging—incredible brightness, contrast, and color that bring
entertainment to life before your eyes via OTT online streaming, Ultra HD Blu-ray, broadcast, and gaming applications.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in
mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For more than 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more
vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby®. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.
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