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JVC Demonstrates Developments in Display, Networking and Blu-Ray Technologies (26/1/2006)

During the International Consumer Electronics Show here, JVC is demonstrating several new technologies that provide a look into the future of consumer electronics. The company is demonstrating developments in display, home networking and Blu-Ray that JVC is exploring for possible future production.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

DLNA is home networking technology that allows easy sharing of digital content - music, photos and video - among consumer electronics products, PCs and mobile devices. It has the support of more than 200 companies worldwide, who have agreed on its interoperability guidelines as a way to encourage the development of home networks.

In conjunction with the DLNA demonstration, JVC is also exhibiting a range of product design ideas for digital AV network products.

Thin HD-ILA Projection Television

JVC's HD-ILA line of rear projection HDTVs has been well-received in the market thanks to its use of the company's D-ILA microchips, a form of LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology developed by JVC that is renowned for its close pixel spacing, which delivers a bright, detailed and smooth true color image. In development is a new optical projection system that makes use of a new configuration to allow a cabinet depth of just 10 inches, a 40 percent reduction in depth compared to current models, yet cabinet height remains the same, as does brightness. JVC is demonstrating this technology with a 56-inch prototype.

LED Backlight HD-ILA & LCD

JVC is exploring the use of LEDs as the light source for both HD-ILA rear projection televisions and flat panel LCD sets. In HD-ILA applications, the LED would replace the current high-pressure mercury lamp. Benefits include faster response for a better image during fast motion scenes, stable operation, and extremely long product life.

In LCD flat panel applications, LED backlight would replace the current CCFL light source. LED backlighting offers faster response time for detailed fast motion images, and can deliver more vivid color images. Backlight scanning on the driver will further reduce hold time for less blurring and ghosting.

Quad HD-ILA

For presentation, promotional and other commercial applications, JVC is demonstrating a multi-screen HD-ILA set-up that uses the same optical components found in JVC's consumer HD-ILA rear projection TVs. Compared to other HD display technologies, HD-ILA is well-suited for these applications because it delivers a very large high resolution picture that is easily viewed even in daylight.

Blu-ray (DVD9 / BD25 Hybrid ROM Disc)

In 2004, JVC announced the development of the world's first Blu-ray/DVD Hybrid ROM disc, using three layers to store both high definition and standard definition content on a single side. This technology was authorized as part of the Blu-ray Disc format by the Blu-ray Disc Association. JVC is demonstrating this technology, which will ease the transition to Blu-ray by allowing both an HD and SD version of a movie to be contained on a single disc that can be played on both current DVD players and the new high definition Blu-ray players. The new disc was made possible by JVC's development of proprietary high-performance reflective film and double-faced substrate molding technologies, and the company's Extended DUV Mastering System.

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