VIZIO Unveils 2017 D-Series Smart TV Collection to Canada, Highlighted by 4K Ultra HD in Select Models

Irvine, CA – April 11, 2017 – VIZIO, Inc. unveiled today its all-new D-Series smart TV collection to the Canadian market. The new 2017 models offer value-minded consumers a wide array of picture quality options, including HD, Full HD and 4K Ultra HD in select models in the 43″ class size and above. VIZIO D-Series smart TVs feature VIZIO Internet Apps Plus for simple access to stream TV shows, movies and music from a variety of popular apps1. The 2017 D-Series collection will be available online and in-store at retailers such as Costco and Walmart Canada and online through Amazon.ca. Models range in price from $199.99 MSRP for the 24″ class size, to $1,249.99 MSRP for the 65″ class size.

Perfect for catching all the action of hockey playoffs, the 2017 D-Series collection offers superior picture quality thanks to full-array LED backlighting. Advanced LED control ensures superior light uniformity and enhanced contrast when compared to edge-lit TVs. Up to 12 Active LED Zones in the full-array LED models dynamically adjust to match the light and dark portions of on-screen content, resulting in brighter whites and deeper black levels. Fans of high-action content will appreciate the image processing benefits of Clear Action 180 with 120Hz effective refresh rate achieved with backlight scanning for sharper detail in quick-moving action scenes. Select VIZIO D-Series models support 4K Ultra HD resolution, for four times more detail and clarity in every image compared to 1080p Full HD. Additionally, 4K Ultra HD models support the latest HDMI standards, enabling Ultra HD playback from Ultra HD Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and next generation cable and satellite receivers.

“The 2017 D-Series collection provides Canadian consumers with a range of versatility, granting access to great picture quality throughout the collection in addition to an affordable 4K Ultra HD entry point,” said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. “With a growing selection of 4K movies and shows available, our VIZIO Internet Apps Plussmart TV platform ensures streaming 4K Ultra HD entertainment is a simple experience for D-Series users.”

Equipped with VIZIO Internet Apps Plus,the D-Series collection provides consumers with easy access to the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more. Popular apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube and more are all accessible via the on-screen app dock. High-quality streaming on 4K Ultra HD models is possible thanks to built-in V8 octa-core processor, HEVC decoding and the latest ultra-fast WiFi standard, 802.11ac dual-band WiFi.

For more information on the VIZIO D-Series collection visit VIZIO.ca.

VIZIO D-Series™ 24″ LED Smart TV                                            (D24h-E1)        MSRP $199.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 32″ Full-Array LED Smart TV                           (D32f-E1)         MSRP $299.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 43″ Full-Array LED Smart TV                           (D43f-E1)          MSRP $399.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 43″ Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV            (D43-E2)           MSRP $599.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 48″ Full-Array LED Smart TV                           (D48f-E0)          MSRP $529.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 50″ Full-Array LED Smart TV                           (D50f-E1)          MSRP $579.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 50″ Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV             (D50-E1)          MSRP $699.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 55″ Full-Array LED Smart TV                           (D55f-E2)          MSRP $749.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 55″ Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV             (D55-E0)          MSRP $799.99

VIZIO D-Series™ 65″ Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV             (D65-E0)       MSRP $1,249.99