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Sony Corporation Annual Report 1997
Digital Satellite Broadcast Reception
Systems
With the inauguration of PerfecTV!, digital
satellite broadcasts began hitting Japan’s air-
waves in October 1996. Sony introduced an
easy-to-use reception system that was well-
received. The company supplies similar recep-
tion systems in overseas markets as well,
including models for DIRECTV in the United
States and CANAL+ in Europe.
Glasstron Personal LCD Monitor
Sony introduced the Glasstron personal LCD
monitor in Japan in June 1996. The compact,
lightweight unit fits easily on the head. Images
can be supplied from a VTR, video CD player,
and any other video source. Users are thrilled
by a picture that is comparable to a 52-inch
screen seen from a distance of two meters.
This convenience means that individuals can
enjoy dynamic images almost anywhere, even
in relatively small rooms.
Computer Displays and Professional-
Use Monitors
Computer displays continue to post excellent
results, buoyed by the popularity in overseas
markets of 17-inch models. In the Japanese
market, the company made headlines in
December 1996 by introducing the industry’s
first multiscan wide-screen display. The
display uses a 24-inch, high-resolution, wide
Trinitron CRT with a 10:16 aspect.
Professional users depend on Sony moni-
tors for an array of demanding requirements.
Typical applications include broadcasting,
education, and medical care. Ranging in size
from 6 to 29 inches, professional monitors
generated a favorable market response.
A wide Trinitron CRT lies at the heart of this multi-scan display.
A wealth of sophisticated technology yields the high picture
quality needed for desktop publishing, CAD, and many other
demanding tasks.
When linked to visual
equipment, the Glasstron
personal LCD monitor can
produce a virtual large-
screen viewing experience
indoors or out. (Pictured
here with a portable video
CD player)
A WebTV set-top box can whisk any TV onto the Internet via a
telephone line. Available in the United States since September
1996, this system offers E-mail and Web browsing capabilities.