LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2010 – Delivering on its commitment to give
consumers endless entertainment options in a stylish package, LG
Electronics today introduced its 2010 family of Network Blu-ray Disc
Players and Home Theater Systems that bring a new level of convenience
to playing pre-recorded and online high-definition content.
Leading the line-up being unveiled this week at the International
Consumer Electronics Show (Booth #8205) is the first Blu-ray Disc
player to feature an integrated 250-gigabyte (GB) hard drive, allowing
for easy storage and instant playback of music, photos, personal videos
and online movies from VUDU™.
Designed to balance the look of today's HDTVs, LG's Network Blu-ray
players and home theater systems feature slim, compact designs that
allow consumers to easily blend their entire entertainment system into
any existing room environment.
Incorporating LG's NetCast Entertainment Access, the entire line of
Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems offer consumers
convenient access to a virtually endless array of entertainment content
options with the largest variety of content options for consumers.
NetCast Entertainment Access allows instant access to Netflix™,
CinemaNow™, VUDU, YouTube™ and Pandora®*. New content partners for 2010
include the Picasa photo service and forecasts from AccuWeather.
To take full advantage of the Blu-ray format, LG's Network Blu-ray
players also provide convenient access to BD Live, which offers a wide
variety of content, such as movie scene extras, new previews and the
ability to read synopses and rate movies. Also included are Bonus View
features which provide picture-in-picture access to Blu-ray Disc
special features, allowing consumers to toggle between their favorite
movie scenes and bonus features on the disc. For those with a library
full of both standard and Blu-ray titles, LG's players utilize 1080p
upscaling of standard DVDs for a near high definition viewing
experience – no matter what format is being played.
"LG is committed to offering consumers easier access to more
content-on-demand, which is reflected in our 2010 line of Blu-ray
products with new content partners, advanced technology and unique
design," said Peter Reiner, senior vice president, marketing, LG
Electronics USA. "As the pioneer in providing content-on-demand options
for consumers, LG builds on this reputation by offering full product
lines designed to help consumers transform their home entertainment
experience into something better."
Network Blu-ray Disc Players
Leading LG's 2010 portfolio of Network Blu-ray Disc Players is model
BD590 – the only Blu-ray Disc player to feature an integrated hard
drive, thereby creating a Media Library that delivers easy storage and
instant playback of music, photos, personal videos and movies purchased
from the VUDU service.
With its built-in 250GB hard drive, LG's BD590 enables consumers to
consolidate their digital media files in a single device for
exceptional high-resolution enjoyment. Consumers can quickly copy and
archive their CD music collection onto the BD590 by making use of the
product's MusicID® feature powered by Gracenote®.
For the first time in any home Blu-ray product, the BD590 will feature
Gracenote's MusicID-Stream™, which allows consumers to hear a song
playing in a movie or TV show by simply pressing a button on their
remote control. Gracenote then returns rich information on the song,
such as artist and genre, along with album cover art. Photos or
personal videos that may have been scattered throughout the home on PCs
or digital cameras can now be simply imported via the USB or Ethernet
port to create a single organized library of personal memories.
Through LG's NetCast functionality, the BD590 also allows consumers to
purchase movies from VUDU, with the option to stream or store movies
directly on the hard drive. Consumers also will enjoy built-in Wi-Fi
connectivity that allows consumers flexibility when installing a home
entertainment system by connecting directly to any existing 802.11n
wireless home network. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
functionality expands entertainment options by enabling easier access
to family videos and pictures stored on other DLNA-enabled systems,
allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite memories on the big HDTV
screen, rather than smaller computer monitors.
Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems
At the forefront of LG's new line of Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater
Systems is the LHB975. Offering a sleek, stylish audio-visual solution
with 3-channel wireless speaker technology, the LHB975 provides
consumers access to services such as Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow, YouTube,
Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather via wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi network
connectivity*.
With 1100 watts of output power to 5.1 channels featuring LG's silk
dome speaker technology, this premium Blu-ray Home Theater System
generates a dynamic surround-sound experience, creating a more
immersive home entertainment experience. Two wireless rear speakers and
subwoofer complete the package, giving consumers the flexibility to
place them anywhere in the room. In addition, the tall and slim front
speakers can be positioned as either floor-standing or mounted on the
wall with included wall-mounting brackets.
For enhanced versatility, the LHB975 features LG's 3-channel wireless
speaker technology, which utilizes digital spread spectrum operation
for better signal quality and consistent high-quality audio
performance. This feature ensures that installation is quick and the
consumer is not left with a tangle of wires distracting the eye from
the system itself.
Advanced audio format decoding is supported so users can enjoy superior
audio performance with technologies such as Dolby True HD and DTS-HD
Master Audio Essential. And of course, no audio system would be
complete without iPod docking capabilities. The LHB975 allows for both
the iPod and iPhone to be directly connected via a convenient drawer
docking system.
The LHB975 caters to most consumer listening needs by playing multiple
media contents, from CD/DVDs to Blu-ray Discs to network streaming
content, all accessible from a single home theater system. The dual
HDMI (version 1.3) inputs can also deliver great audio performance and
convenient connectivity for devices such as cable boxes or game systems
in a simple, easy-to-use format. This model is also DLNA-certified
allowing consumers to easily access content on other compatible devices.
Expanding Entertainment Possibilities with Blu-ray Disc
Also on display this week as part of LG's full line of Network Blu-ray
Disc products are the BD550 and BD570 players and LHB535 and LHB335
home theater systems, all featuring NetCast Entertainment Access.
The BD570 is a Wi-Fi-enabled Blu-ray Disc player that combines a sleek
crystal-edge design and voluminous surround sound technologies for a
superior home entertainment experience. This model has the same
features as the BD590 excluding the built-in hard drive.
The BD550 Blu-ray Disc player delivers NetCast Entertainment Access and
features advanced technologies designed to entertain better. Additional
features include:
• Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback
• 1080p upscaling of standard DVDs for better picture quality
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Out technologies for a more immersive audio experience
• USB 2.0 Media Host to display photos, play videos and listen to MP3 files.
LG's LHB535 is a Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System featuring an
integrated Wi-Fi connection that allows consumers to stream more
content easier than ever before. It has the same features as the LHB975
with the exception of the 3-channel wireless speaker technology and
tall and slim front speaker designs.
Rounding out LG's 2010 offering of Blu-ray Home Theater Systems is the
LHB335, a Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System featuring LG's
NetCast Entertainment Access. Additional features include:
• Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback
• 1080p upscaling of standard DVDs provides better picture quality
• One HDMI input for high resolution audio and video devices
• Pure HD audio performance including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio Essential
• USB Media Host to display photos, play videos and listen to MP3 files.
