Sony introduces high-end ZD9 TV series with HDR

[Robert Zohn]

65" is $5,999.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Just got my allocation dates for the 65" and 75" Z9Ds! August 8th for the XBR-65Z9D and.....

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Impressive.
Unless things change, that beats the delivery date for those TVs to Video & Audio Center out hereabouts in SoCal.

because I’m told apparently they’re already so popular , they’re back ordered.

[Robert Zohn]

Correct, 1st allocations are small with strong interests for all three sizes.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Correct, 1st allocations are small with strong interests for all three sizes.

As of now, V&A has no 75 inchers even on order, so you remain the only high quality retailer (with personalized service) I know of in U.S. ecosystem for the larger Z9Ds.

[Penton-Man]

So, given the rudimentary lecture on the steady state dynamic range of our visual system (~ 45 sec. timestamp with cartoon drawing here which I figure for hobbyists is far more entertaining than describing Weber or Michelson contrast in depth...which I can do at a later time if readers call for it), what does this mean in terms of the peak luminance output of the Z9D series and future 4K HDR TVs?

Well, it means, given the contrast capability of the instantaneous adaptation state of the eye and the need to cover different adaptation states (the eye sliding along the luminance level scale in the clip), to make images even more lifelike, science indicates that TV manufacturers can still push the nits levels even higher than the Z9D in order to take advantage of our human visual system.

Keeping in mind government regulations limiting power consumption, the future challenge for R&D divisions is how to (improve) regulation of the electricity that feeds the light sources behind the panel. Simplistically, given an excellent algorithm, the more LEDs televisions have in years to come, the better one can distribute the electricity to achieve higher and higher levels of peak brightness and still comply with government regs.

[PaulGo]

My question is how bright is too bright? In daylight we expect things to look bright and the pupils of the eye adjust to the overall brightness (most people will wear sunglasses). However, in a dark theater (or home theater) the sudden brightness in a scene could be unconformable and actually distract from the viewing experience.

[PaulGo]

Sony Bravia ZD9 flagship 2016 4K TV – first look - YouTube

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

My question is how bright is too bright? In daylight we expect things to look bright and the pupils of the eye adjust to the overall brightness (most people will wear sunglasses). However, in a dark theater (or home theater) the sudden brightness in a scene could be unconformable and actually distract from the viewing experience.

Depends on several variables, e.g.….the viewing environment, the size of the screen, the size of the brighter highlights.

Even if one is viewing in a darker environment, as long as the speculars (highlights) are small enough and for movies or recorded content that during grading, the content creator has taken into consideration the light and dark adaptation process of the eye (which is a common sense thing to do), we can go brighter than what we have today with existing consumer TV sets. As proof of concept, the 4000 nit Sony experimental LCD/LED display which was shown at CES 2016 does not appear uncomfortable with properly presented material.

P.S.
By “properly” I mean the imagery delivered isn’t characterized by too rapid local luminance changes in scenes or global luminance changes like if HDR content and SDR content is presented sequentially to viewers which could happen with live broadcast material (e.g. commercials).

[Penton-Man]

^ Also, consider that Sony, WB and, for that matter, Lionsgate are already purposefully mastering their Ultra HD Blu-ray movies at 4,000 nits.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Hope it's ok to post this, but I'm so excited to see this display launch and I just got the OK to take pre-order and put it on our website. Sony also listed our store as the recommended authorized dealer in our region.

For the attendees of your next shootout, I expect no less than hors d'oeuvres (click on the first dot here ->
http://www.videoandaudiocenter.com/main/) from a high class catering service. YouTube thee event shootout with included eats for us west coasters.

[Robert Zohn]

We always serve fine food and beverages. Hope you can make the trip to NY!

[zoran]

Are ladies allowed? Mrs wants to come along


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[Robert Zohn]

Yes, we encourage + 1 partners and friends to attend!

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

We always serve fine food and beverages. Hope you can make the trip to NY!

I would attend if I lived closer. On your video coverage of past events I personally always found your retail store as a venue for a shootout to look more fun and enjoyable (mixing knowledge with social interaction in warm, comfortable surroundings) rather than the comparatively sterile environment of a meeting room like at an event like CE Week.

I hope you get a good turnout and people have fun because TVs come and go year by year but I think the friendships people make at real world social gatherings like this tend to be more fulfilling and long lasting.

[vincentric]

Any detailed zd9 specs yet?

Interested in ansi contrast, peak brightness, dcip3/rec2020 coverage and the amount of led dimming zones if possible. Apologies if already mentioned, I searched around for answers and couldn't find any.

[PaulGo]

For the people on the West Coast:

Sony Launching Z-Series TVs Tomorrow At Video & Audio Center
Retail sales debut set for Thursday at 1 p.m. PT

http://www.twice.com/news/retail/son...o-center/62457

[zoran]

Great! I am in SFO Bay Area. Are there any Sony style left .


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[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by PaulGo

For the people on the West Coast:

Sony Launching Z-Series TVs Tomorrow At Video & Audio Center
Retail sales debut set for Thursday at 1 p.m. PT

for those who don’t want to drive out to the valley, the Santa Monica store has had a 65 incher set up for several days now for consumers to see and can deliver a NIB purchase guaranteed delivery no later than tomorrow (nominal charge for a destination > 15 miles from LA warehouse, but if you sweet talk the salesman/woman and you’re still fairly local, good chance they’ll waive it). After checking out the TV, also, since they’re so close, you can always take your better half to the beach for frolicking ….

http://hdontap.com/index.php/video/s...ica-beach-live

[PaulGo]

Sony ZD9/Z9D 4K 'Ultimate' HDR TV FIRST LOOK - YouTube

[ray0414]

AVS has its 1st 65" Z9D owner. Initial impressions are very positive. Wondering if I'll regret not waiting to purchase