VIZIO Expands Roll-Out of All-New D-Series Collection Featuring Ultra HD 4K Resolution and VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® on Select Models


Irvine, CA — February 16, 201 6 VIZIO, Inc. announced today expanded roll-out of its latest D-Series collection which provides value-conscious consumers access to a range of step-up features like Smart TV and 4K Ultra HD on select models.  The D-Series line-up offers Full-Array LED backlighting with up to 16 Active LED Zones 1 for excellent picture quality and is now available in-store and online through Walmart, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Target, BJs Wholesale Club, Amazon and VIZIO.com.

The VIZIO D-Series collection gives consumers outstanding picture quality made possible through Full-Array LED backlighting technology on most models, allowing for advanced control of LEDs that deliver better uniformity and picture performance as compared to conventional edge-lit LED backlit TVs.  Up to 16 Active LED Zones dynamically adjust to match the light and dark portions of on-screen content, producing deeper black levels and enhanced contrast. Clear Action 240 offers enhanced motion clarity with 120Hz effective refresh rate achieved with backlight scanning, and powerful image processing to display sports and fast-action content with remarkable detail.

Select models between 24” to 70” class screen sizes in the D-Series collection are equipped with VIZIO’s latest generation Smart TV platform, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus®, giving consumers the power to stream the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more right to their TV.  The seamless Smart TV experience includes built-in WiFi for quick and easy setup,and access to popular apps such as Netflix, XUMO, VUDU, iHeartRadio, Hulu, Spotify, YouTube and more.

Select large-size models from 40” to 65” class screen sizes in the all-new D-Series line-up deliver 4K Ultra HD resolution with over 8.3 million pixels and four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD. The D-Series Ultra HD Smart TVs provide access to Ultra HD apps and a growing range of Ultra HD shows and movies. Equipped with an ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band WiFi and VIZIO’s V6 six-core processor, the D-Series Ultra HD TV models allow for a fast, easy-to-use streaming experience, with access to the latest apps 2 that stream Ultra HD content from Netflix, VUDU, UltraFlix and Toon Goggles 3 . When viewing Full HD or lower resolution content, users will also enjoy enhanced picture resolution with VIZIO’s powerful Spatial Scaling Engine, which beautifully and more accurately enhances 720p or 1080p HD content to an Ultra HD resolution image for an all-around more immersive viewing experience 4 .

The new D-Series collection is available online now through VIZIO.com and is rolling out nationwide to Walmart, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Target, BJs Wholesale Club, and Amazon.  MSRP pricing for the collection starts at $139.99 for the D-Series 24” Edge-Lit LED TV (D24hn-D1) up to $1,199.99 for the 70”  Full-Array LED Smart TV.  For more information, visit VIZIO.com.

1 D24hn-D1 is the only Edge-Lit LED TV model  in the D-Series collection

2 High-speed/Broadband Internet service, app subscription and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO

3 The applications and content of the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® described herein may only be available in certain countries and languages, may require additional fees or subscription charges, and may be subject to future updates, modifications or discontinuation without notice. VIZIO has no control over third party application or content and assumes no responsibility for the availability or interruption of such application or content. Additional third-party terms, condition and restrictions apply

4 Source content is upscaled to UHD resolution. Actual picture quality may vary

 

Press Contacts for VIZIO:

Katie Kotarak -- The Brand AMP

T: 949-438-1078

E: katie@thebrandamp.com

 

Jim Noyd -- Noyd Communications Inc.

T: 310-951-3768

E: jim.noyd@noydcom.com

 

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