Standards like HDMI 1.3 and DisplayPort hold promise to make possible imagery that is far more natural than can be achieved with existing interfaces such as DVI or HDMI 1.2.

"...1Q profit increased 10% due to strong sales to security and toy customers..."

Sony aims to boost the ratio of 40-inch and larger models to its total LCD TVs sales to 50% in value terms by the end of the year, from about 30% now.

Japan's biggest Bravia LCD, a 52-inch model, will sell for 800,000 yen (US$6,838) from Oct. 20.