Sony recently announced two new television series, both offering unprecedented picture quality through the use of the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate technology. The new A9F and Z9F series arrive as the MASTER Series.
The Ultimate Picture Processor
Both the A9F and Z9F MASTER Series models come with Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. This processor plays a vital role in delivering the faithful picture in the MASTER Series. It can intelligently detect and analyze each object in the picture through Sony’s new Object-based Super Resolution for exceptional accuracy and detail. Also, the Object-based HDR remaster has been notably updated and now allows each object to be remastered individually for better depth, accurate texture and all-in-all more realistic picture.
Netflix Calibrated Mode
In conjunction with Netflix, Sony is now introducing “Netflix Calibrated Mode” for the MASTER series. This feature was specially developed to mirror the same picture quality as a studio evaluation master for television in order to preserve the artists’ creative vision and intent. By accessing one simple menu setting, Netflix Calibrated Mode faithfully reproduces the visuals that help bring a story to life, and entertainment enthusiasts can now enjoy this experience when watching their favorite TV series, films, documentaries and more on Netflix.
MASTER Series A9F (65” and 55” Models) 4K HDR OLED TV
- OLED as display device with Pixel Contrast Booster. 8 million self-illuminating pixels and Sony-original panel controller for OLED bring a significantly enriched visual experience with unprecedented black, authentic color, and a wide viewing angle.
- Picture Processor X1 Ultimate providing the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience with the following technologies: Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Dual database processing.
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ creates a rich sound field delivered from three actuators and two subwoofers facing sideways, that greatly enhances the viewing experience.
- Netflix Calibrated Mode that brings the creators’ vision directly to the TV.
- Supports CalMAN’s professional-grade calibration.
- Vibrant, expanded color with TRILUMINOS Display, further enhanced for color accuracy.
- Android TV 8.0 Oreo Operating System including Android TV with Hands-free Voice Search to find what you want quickly, simply by talking to the TV via built-in microphones. Ask it to help you play TV shows, movies, and more.
- Minimalism styled with softness: the screen being a single slate with only a stand in the back to hold it up.
MASTER Series Z9F (75” Model Only) 4K HDR LCD TV
- Picture Processor X1 Ultimate providing the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience with the following technologies: Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Dual database processing.
- X-Wide Angle which minimizes the color change when seen from the side. View faithful shades and hue from wherever you watch the TV.
- Full-array LED Backlight for ultra-high contrast.
- X-Motion Clarity keeps fast action clear and smooth. Moving images are precisely controlled to minimize blur. Even during fast-moving scenes, pictures stay true with no loss in brightness.
- Netflix Calibrated Mode that brings the creators’ vision directly to the TV.
- Supports CalMAN’s professional-grade calibration.
- Includes X-tended Dynamic Range PRO to produce better contrast by precisely balancing the light output across the screen, dimming some areas and boosting others. It reveals a brightness range three times that of a conventional LED-backlight TV, and it enhances any source to near HDR quality with a wider range of brightness.
- Vibrant, expanded color with TRILUMINOS Display, further enhanced for color accuracy.
- Android TV 8.0 Oreo Operating System including Android TV with Hands-free Voice Search to find what you want quickly, simply by talking to the TV via built-in microphones. Ask it to help you play TV shows, movies, and more.
- Clean cable management for table top mount.
The A9F and Z9F Master Series televisions will be available in Singapore from September 2018.
