Toshiba Hops on Ultra HDTV Bandwaggon at CES 2014

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Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD) announced its new lineup of 4K Ultra High-Definition (Ultra HD) TVs at CES 2014.

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Unedited press release follows:

Toshiba Unveils Expansive 2014 Ultra HD TV Lineup With First-Ever Radiance 4K Full Array LED Panel

4K Ultra HD TVs Feature Third Generation CQ 4K Engine, New Radiance 4K Full Array LED Panel, Smart TV with Cloud Portal and New Voice Control

LAS VEGAS — CES 2013, LVCC Central Hall Booth #10926 – Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its 2014 4K Ultra HD TV offerings. The all new L8400U, L9400U, and L9450U Series Ultra HD TVs deliver an unmatched entertainment experience for movies, TV shows, video games, photo viewing and PC applications. Now in its third generation of Ultra HD image processing, Toshiba has enhanced its proprietary CQ 4K Engine, which offers an even better picture quality than before, and has also added its first-ever Toshiba Radiance 4K Full Array LED Panels.

“We have expanded our 2014 4K Ultra HD TV lineup for what will be a quickly expanding 4K Ultra HD market,” said Scott Ramirez, vice president of Product Marketing and Development, Visual Products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Digital Products Division. “Once people see Ultra HD they want Ultra HD and we have created a model for every customer. Because the driver for Ultra HD is incredible picture quality, Toshiba has invested in our own Radiance™ 4K full array LED panels and our third generation CQ 4K Engine to ensure a Wow experience every time you watch TV. In addition, for 2014 Toshiba has incorporated HDMI 2.0 for 4K at 60 fps, HDCP 2.2 to help ensure access to premium content over HDMI, and H.265 HEVC to allow streaming of 4K Ultra HD content directly to the TV. Simply put, we have created an Ultra HD experience that will exceed expectations.”

Premier L9400U Series
For the consumer demanding the ultimate 4K Ultra HD experience, Toshiba’s premium L9400U Series is the perfect choice. This series features Toshiba’s new Radiance 4K Full Array LED panels, ClearScan® 240Hz and a new and stunning thin poster frame cosmetic design. The L9400U series will be available in 65-inch and 58-inch screen sizes. Key features for 2014 include:

• Radiance 4K Full Array LED Panel: Toshiba’s first-ever LED panel kit incorporates Toshiba’s own SuperBright LEDs, with Super Wide Color Gamut and Quantum Black™ Local Dimming to deliver significantly brighter, more colorful, and deeper images than ever possible before. Radiance 4K brings the promise of Ultra HD to life.

• CQ 4K Engine – Quad + Dual Core: The Toshiba CQ 4K Engine is third-generation 4K processing that utilizes a unique five-point image enhancement system that includes best-in-class resolution restoration, motion interpolation, dynamic detail enhancement, color restoration and dynamic noise reduction for pristine results.

• ClearScan 240Hz: 240Hz refresh rate technology creates clear, smooth fast motion video that is needed to maximize the experience when watching sports or action movies.

• Thin Poster Frame Cosmetic Design with Angled Stand: This elegant look will impress, yet the sleek, modern design blends perfectly into any home environment.

• Smart TV with Cloud Portal: Enhanced graphics with 3D transitions, faster operation, and additional services such as GameNow™ online gaming keep the 2014 Smart TV with Cloud Portal system a step ahead. Whether you want to connect to your favorite content (streaming from the Internet or your home network), mobile devices (with wireless display or Bluetooth) or people (with Toshiba’s unique Personal Messaging, Photo Sharing or Family Calendar), Toshiba’s Smart TV with Cloud Portal makes it fun and easy.

• Voice Control: Now you can control the TV functions you really use every day just by talking to the TV remote. Control of channels, volume, inputs and more is simpler than ever before.

• Labyrinth Speaker System: This all new speaker system significantly increases bass response, creating enhanced audio impact that is missing from many flat panel TVs. DTS Premium Sound™ is added to create overall immersive sound experience.

• Sonic Separation: Background sounds and vocal sound can now be mixed separately. Now you can lower noisy background sounds so you can hear the voices more clearly, or eliminate the vocals so you can sing along with a music video. The power is in your hands.

• DIRECTV Ready: The incorporation of RVU technology makes this series DIRECTV® Ready, so now you don’t need extra boxes in each room because DIRECTV is built in to the TV. With a DIRECTV Ready television, you can enjoy all the benefits of your Genie™ HD DVR without seeing additional equipment.

• Custom Installation Ready: With features like Control4 compatibility, Expert Mode, and ColorMaster™, these TVs are perfect for a larger home theater system.

L9450U Series
The 84-inch L9450U Series includes almost all of the great new features found in the L9400U Series including the CQ 4K Engine, ClearScan 240Hz, Smart TV with Cloud Portal, Voice Control and more, but replaces the Radiance 4K Panel with a super-sized 84-inch Local Dimming LED panel that you cannot ignore. This standout 4K Ultra HD experience is the perfect centerpiece for anyone that truly wants a theater in their home.

L8400U Series
The L8400U Series helps the 1080p customer step into quality 4K Ultra HD. With high quality 4K Ultra HD images and full 4K Ultra HD connectivity, the choice is clear. The L8400U Series will be available in 58-inch and 50-inch screen sizes.

• CQ 4K Engine – Quad + Dual Core: The Toshiba CQ 4K Engine is third-generation 4K processing that utilizes a unique five-point image enhancement system that includes best-in-class resolution restoration, motion interpolation, dynamic detail enhancement, color restoration and dynamic noise reduction for pristine results.

• ClearScan 120Hz: 120Hz refresh rate technology creates improved fast motion video that is perfect for fast action video.

• Smart TV with Cloud Portal: Enhanced graphics with 3D transitions, faster operation, and additional services such as GameNow™ online gaming keep the 2014 Smart TV with Cloud Portal system a step ahead. Whether you want to connect to your favorite content (streaming from the Internet or your home network), mobile devices (with wireless display or Bluetooth) or people (with Toshiba’s unique Personal Messaging, Photo Sharing or Family Calendar), Toshiba’s Smart TV with Cloud Portal makes it fun and easy.

• Voice Control: Now you can control the TV functions you really use every day just by talking to the TV remote. Control of channels, volume, inputs and more is simpler than ever before.

• Labyrinth Speaker System: This all new speaker system significantly increases bass response, creating enhanced audio impact that is missing from many flat panel TVs. DTS Premium Sound is added to create overall immersive sound experience.

• Sonic Separation: Background sound and vocal sound can now be mixed separately. Now you can lower noisy background sounds so you can hear the voices more clearly, or eliminate the vocals so you can sing along with a music video. The power is in your hands.

• DIRECTV Ready: The incorporation of RVU technology makes this series DIRECTV Ready, so now you don’t need extra boxes in each room because DIRECTV is built in to the TV. With a DIRECTV Ready television, you can enjoy all the benefits of your Genie™ HD DVR without seeing additional equipment.

• Custom Installation Ready: With features like Control4 compatibility, Expert Mode, and ColorMaster, these TVs are perfect for a larger home theater system.

Availability
The new Toshiba L8400U, L9400U and L9450U 4K Ultra HD TV Series are scheduled to ship this summer.

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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion).