VIZIO Brings All-New Ultra HD and Audio Offerings to Canada with Launch of 2015 M-Series Ultra HD Smart TV and Home Audio Collections

New Ultra HD Models Start at $799.99, Delivering Brilliant Picture Quality for Upscaled and Native Ultra HD Content, Plus New Audio Line-Up Brings Room-Filling Sound to Any Space

IRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, the #1 Smart TV¹ and sound bar company in the U.S.², announced today the rollout of its 2015 M-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV.  The Ultra HD collection joins the VIZIO E-Series Full-Array LED Smart TV collection along with an all-new VIZIO home audio line-up rolling out soon across Canada. The VIZIO M-Series collection boasts 4K Ultra HD picture quality, a premium Smart TV experience with access to several Ultra HD streaming apps and an elevated, beautiful design.  Separately the all-new VIZIO home audio offerings round out the entertainment experience with room-filling sound packed into a stylish, modern, minimalistic form factor. Consumers can find the all-new M-Series and audio collections rolling out now to retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy Canada and Costco Wholesale Canada.

The M-Series Ultra HD sets are available in class sizes from 43" to 80" and feature VIZIO's advanced Spatial Scaling Engine to upscale lower resolution content to 4K Ultra HD resolution³.   The collection displays over 8.3 million pixels in every image and features four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD for breathtaking detail and clarity. Full-Array LED backlighting offers an even distribution of light for superior uniformity as compared to Edge-Lit TVs, and up to 32 Active LED Zones^™ deliver precise, controlled backlighting with extremely high contrast and deep black levels.  Active Pixel Tuning enables pixel-level adjustments of brightness for increased picture accuracy and contrast. For the fast-action lover or sports enthusiast, the M-Series line-up boasts up to Clear Action 720 with a blazing 240Hz effective refresh rate achieved with backlight scanning.  These technologies, combined with powerful image processing, allow for sharper detail and help to ensure fast-moving scenes appear clearer than ever.  

The M-Series Ultra HD collection gives consumers a great reason to upgrade with additional Ultra HD apps and more native Ultra HD content options available.  The collection features the latest generation VIZIO Smart TV platform, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus®, and is equipped with HEVC decoding, ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band WiFi and VIZIO's V6 six-core processor.  This translates into a fast, easy-to-use experience for the consumer, with access to great content from many of the latest apps⁴ including Ultra HD content from Netflix, UltraFlix and Toon Goggles⁵. Support for HDCP 2.2 allows playback of protected Ultra HD content, while the latest HDMI 2.0 standard enables Ultra HD playback at 60Hz.  This helps to ensure consumers using next generation cable and satellite receivers, Blu-ray players and game consoles will have support for Ultra HD content playback.

"VIZIO is committed to ensuring Ultra HD technology is an accessible, mainstream technology.  For 2015, we've expanded our Ultra HD offerings, including the technology in the all-new M-Series collection which features our advanced Spatial Scaling Engine to upscale lower resolution content to near 4K and Active Pixel Tuning for pixel-level adjustments of brightness for better accuracy and contrast," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Consumers are seeking Ultra HD for a more immersive, high-quality picture, but are also in search of room-filling sound and deep
bass to help bring that picture to life.  Powerful audio solutions like the VIZIO 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System complete the home entertainment experience, further enhancing on-screen content. Our latest M-Series line-up and audio products give consumers what they're looking for to outfit any room in the house."

To compliment the stunning picture quality of the M-Series collection, VIZIO is releasing details on its new home theater sound bar systems, which will soon be available through key retailers in the Canadian market. As the main fixture in the all-new 2015 collection, the flagship 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System pumps out clear, room-rocking sound and lines up with any 47" or larger class TV. The 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System boasts a true 5.1 surround sound experience thanks to the three-channel sound bar, wireless subwoofer and dual rear satellite speakers – which outputs a Sound Pressure Level of 102 dB with less than 1% total harmonic distortion⁶.

HDMI support gives consumers great audio connection to their TV and other A/V devices, while Bluetooth^® with aptX^® enables CD-quality wireless streaming via supported devices.  Built-in Dolby^® Digital surround sound provides dramatic special dimension and enhanced audio for an engaging listening experience, while DTS^® audio technologies, including DTS Digital Surround, DTS TruVolume and others, further enhance the audio experience to provide deep bass, crisp audio detail, clear vocals and intelligent volume-leveling.

Consumers seeking an audio system that enhances the on-screen picture will appreciate the performance of the 2015 VIZIO audio collection. While watts is commonly used throughout the audio industry to describe power output, the term is really a numerical figure that describes how much power a product consumes, rather than actual performance levels. The high wattage promoted by some sound bars essentially has no bearing on the consumer experience and may instead correspond to an inefficient use of energy.  VIZIO chooses to measure the true acoustic output represented by Sound Pressure Level to more accurately describe and directly correlate to the powerful experience its audio collection delivers. 

From a design perspective, both the VIZIO M-Series and audio collections have been purposefully crafted with an all-new design.  Built using select materials, an elegantly slim profile and ultra-thin bezel, the M-Series delivers an immersive, near borderless entertainment experience.  The home audio offerings boast a new sophisticated, modern design that seamlessly coordinates with the 2015 Smart TV collections.

Having launched in Canada earlier this spring, the VIZIO E-Series Full-Array LED Smart TV collection boasts Full-Array LED backlighting technology. Up to 16 Active LED Zones dynamically adjust the LED backlighting to match the light and dark portions of on-screen content for deeper black levels and brighter colors for a more vibrant, beautiful picture as compared to earlier models.  Clear Action 240 across most models offers enhanced motion clarity with 120Hz effective refresh rate, achieved with backlight scanning, and powerful image processing so sports and fast-action scenes are seen with stunningly sharp detail.  All models in the 2015 E-Series collection are equipped with VIZIO's latest generation Smart TV platform, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus, to give consumers the power to stream the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more right to the TV.  The seamless Smart TV experience is possible thanks to built-in WiFi with apps such as Netflix, Spotify, YouTube and more⁴.  VIZIO Internet Apps Plus allows consumers to enjoy advanced features like second screen interactivity, enabling them to surf for Netflix or YouTube content on their smartphone or tablet, and then send the video directly to their VIZIO E-Series Smart TVs.

Consumers can find the all-new VIZIO E-Series Full-Array LED Smart TV, M-Series Ultra HD Smart TV and audio collections through retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy Canada and Costco Wholesale Canada. 

M-Series Full-Array LED Ultra HD Smart TV Collection Pricing
M-Series 43" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $799.99
M-Series 50" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1059.99
M-Series 55" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1329.99
M-Series 60" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1989.99
M-Series 65" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $2259.99
M-Series 70" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $2919.99
M-Series 80" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $5309.99
Audio Collection Pricing
29" 2.0 Sound Bar		MSRP $119.99
38" 2.0 Sound Bar		MSRP $139.99
38" 3.0 Sound Bar		MSRP $189.99
38" 2.1 Sound Bar System		MSRP $239.99
38" 3.1 Sound Bar System		MSRP $249.99
38" 5.1 Sound Bar System		MSRP $399.99
40" 5.1 Sound Bar System		MSRP $479.99
E-Series Full-Array LED Smart TV Collection Pricing
E-Series 24" Razor LED Smart TV		MSRP $239.99
E-Series 28" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $268.99
E-Series 32" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $349.99
E-Series 40" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $469.99
E-Series 43" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $519.99
E-Series 48" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $639.99
E-Series 50" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $709.99
E-Series 55" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $839.99
E-Series 60" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1059.99
E-Series 65" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1329.99
E-Series 70" Full-Array LED Smart TV		MSRP $1859.99

¹The NPD Group / Weekly Tracking Service, Flat Panel TV units with Apps included, Dec 30 2012 – Feb 2015

² The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, units sold in the U.S., Jan 2011 – Feb 2015

³ Source content is upscaled to UHD resolution. Actual picture quality may vary.

⁴ The applications and content of the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® described on this page 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, conditions and restrictions apply.

⁵High-speed/Broadband Internet service, app subscription and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO.

⁶ Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted.  Total harmonic distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. VIZIO skyrocketed to the #1 shipper of LCD televisions in North America in Q2 2007¹, within five years from their first shipment, and has been in the top 3 ever since². VIZIO is now also America's #1 Smart TV company³ and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in the U.S.⁴ For over a decade, VIZIO has remained committed to what it does best -- focus on the consumer to deliver visionary products at a great value. The brand is consistently recognized for excellence in customer service, and was awarded 40 Stevie Awards, including the Grand Stevie Award in the 9^th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. VIZIO's products are found at Amazon, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart and other retailers in North America. VIZIO has won numerous awards including Reviewed.com's 2014 Best of the Year Value 4K TV, Best of the Year Mid-Range LCD and CES Editor's Choice, "Best of CES 2014" by IGN, "Best of CES 2014" by PC Magazine and "Best of the Best 2014" by UltraHDTV Magazine for its Reference Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV.  VIZIO's P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV was also recognized by The Verge as "Best TV of CES" for 2014 as well as awarded "Best of CES" by Complex and "Best of Show" by Wired for 2014. VIZIO also earned #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, CNET Best of CES 2013 – Home Theater and Audio, CNET's Best Tech Products 2014 Television, Sound & Vision's Top Picks, Sound & Vision 2014 Best Top Picks of the Year Sound Bars and Televisions, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy and Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit www.VIZIO.com.

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¹NPD IHS Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report, North America LCD Shipments Q2 2007
²NPD IHS Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report, North America LCD Shipments, Annual 2007-2014
³The NPD Group / Weekly Tracking Service, Flat Panel TV units with Apps included, Dec 30 2012 – Feb 2015
⁴The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, units sold in the U.S., Jan 2011 – Feb 2015

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