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conventional NTSC sources, but also 1080i HD signals, Cinema Black Pro mode for up
to 10,000:1 CR, digital cable-ready with integrated CableCARD slot and TV Guide®
on screen program guide, 2xHDMI inputs with 1080p capability, front HDMI HDV
camcorder connection, PC input, and side speakers (removable on the KDS-R70XBR2
model).
60” KDS-R60XBR2 $5300, (3800 on Feb 07, 4 months after introduction)
70” KDS-R70XBR2 $7800, ($6000 on Feb 07, 4 months after introduction)
A2000 Line
Three new models, TTM summer 2006, with the following features:
New compact, bottom speaker cabinet
design; same WEGA Engine system, 0.61-
inch SXRD chips, and Cinema Black Pro for
10,000:1 CR (based on overall light levels of
the original source) found in the above XBR
line; 2xHDMI inputs with 1080p capability,
front component input for HDV camcorder
and PC input.
http://www.sony.com/2006TV
50” KDS-50A2000 $3500
55” KDS-55A2000 $4000
60” KDS-60A2000 $4500 (shown)
Sep 06 CEDIA
Sony introduced the VPL-VW50 (Pearl) front projector, $5,000, TTM Sep 06, added
to the existing line of front projectors, the QUALIA 004 and the VPL-VW100, using
three 0.61-inch SXRD chips (one each for red, green and blue color reproduction),
delivering a 1920 x 1080 full highdefinition
picture, high response
times (2.5ms rise and fall), 200-watt
Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 900
lumens, 1-chip video processing
engine using a fully digital chassis,
eliminating signal noise caused by
analog to digital or digital to analog
conversion.
Dual HDMI inputs for 1080p/60 and
24p frame rates, processes at a direct
multiple (96fps) of 24p to avoid
artifacts like judder or flicker when
viewing next generation highdefinition
formats like Blu-ray disc,
component video, RGB, RS-232C
connection, new All Range Crisp Focus
(ARC-F) lens, optimized for high
resolution 1080 images, with 16
elements, flexible throw distances,
Advanced Iris 2, which produces
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