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Samsung offers a complete UHD ecosystem of products with all 2016 SUHD TVs and Ultra HD Blu-ray player certified as UHDA Premium
London, UK – 4 May, 2016 – Samsung Electronics today announced that its UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been certified as ‘UHD Premium’ by the UHD Alliance (UHDA). Now a part of Samsung’s full UHD ecosystem, the UBD-K8500 joins the 2016 Samsung SUHD TV line-up in UHDA Premium Certifications.
Samsung’s recently released HDR-compatible UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers four times the resolution and 64 times higher colour expression than conventional Blu-ray players. When paired with Samsung’s SUHD TV Quantum Dot Display technology, the UBD-K8500 delivers a level of picture quality never before seen in the home. Its built-in upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
The UBD-K8500 was tested to see if it could precisely read all of the information on a Blu-ray disc, which also bears the UHDA Premium logo, and reproduce exactly what is needed to meet true premium UHD picture quality. Moving forward, an Ultra HD Premium logo from the UHDA will be included on all Samsung Ultra Blu-ray players to help consumers easily identify the premium technology and choose products with confidence.
“We are thrilled that the Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player has received Premium Certification from the UHDA, and even more thrilled to offer our consumers a complete premium UHD home entertainment experience through the Samsung Ultra HD Blu-ray player and the 2016 SUHD TV line-up,” said John JY KIM, Vice President of AV Product Marketing Group at Samsung. “Thanks to the industry’s continued focus on growing the UHD ecosystem, consumers can expect more premium options with the best picture quality available – all from the comfort of their homes.”
As a trusted authority in UHD picture quality, the UHDA Premium Certification is designed to help consumers identify televisions, content and now playback devices that are capable of delivering a premium viewing experience at home. The certification is reserved for products, content and services that align with the rigorous performance metrics set by the UHDA for resolution, high dynamic range, peak luminance, black levels and wide colour gamut.
The UHDA’s Premium Certification was originally awarded to TVs and UHD content, but has now been expanded to include Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Inclusion in this prestigious certification marks a meaningful step forward for Ultra HD Blu-ray players as it ensures exact video specifications are met so that the players video output matches the quality that the creator intended.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
About UHDA
The UHDA is an organization dedicated to fostering the UHD ecosystem and promoting the benefits of UHD entertainment technology. The group announced the quality criteria for HDR, across displays, content and distribution methods. These specifications were developed through the collaborative efforts of leading film studios, consumer electronics manufacturers, content distributors and technology companies, with significant input from consumer surveys.
For more information on the UHDA’s standards and specifications, please visit www.uhdalliance.org.
