PRIZES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY NAME AWARDED FOR SUBJECTS
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Inc. For the development of DMD panel "DMD HD2" which accomplished a great improvement of black-color reproduction level, and also for the contribution toward the progress of DLP projectors performance. DMD panel "DMD HD2"
ACCUPHASE LABORATORY Inc. For the "High-plane-timbre" concept which is realized in both Pure-Audio products domain and Audio-Visual products domain. AV Surround Pre-amplifier "VX-700"
SEIKO EPSON Co., For the development of LCD panel "Dream III" which has brought out the potential of LCD projectors. LCD panel "DREAM III"
DENON Ltd./PIONEER Co., For the development of innovative digital link format which transmits every digital multi-channel audio signal in unique cable link, and realization of high quality of sound stage reproduction at once. DENON/DVD player "DVD-A1",AV Surround Amplifier "AVC-A1SR"
PIONEER/Universal player "DV-S858Ai",AV Surround Amplifier "VSA-AX10i-N"
PRIZES FOR THE TECHNOLOGY
COMPANY NAME AWARDED FOR SUBJECTS
TDK Co., For the development of a revolutional Hard-Coating technology over DVD media, approximately 100 times stronger against damage than former DVD media products. DVD-RW/R "SUPER-HARDCOAT DVD"
SONY Co., For the technology of the total digital image processing system "WEGA ENGINE" which provides best image for each display devices. Digital image processing system "WEGA ENGINE"
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN Ltd. For the accomplishment of D-ILA projectors which is developped in theater use, and also manufactured as home use production for the first time. For the progress and their continuous search for the highest technology. D-ILA projector "DLA-G150CL"
PIONEER Co., For the realization of the innovative hometheater sound system on the PDP age, with fresh idea and high-grade technology. Digital sound projector "PDSP-1"
BOSE K.K. For the great technology of speaker system "33WER" and DVD hometheater system "3 2 1", which are developped with all high quality of space saving, performance and design factors. Speaker system "33WER", DVD Hometheater system "3 2 1"
PRIZES FOR THE PRODUCT PLANNING
COMPANY NAME AWARDED FOR SUBJECTS
SANYO ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. For the first installation of the "Vertical & Horizontal Shifting Lens" on LCD projectors. For the high quality of accomplishment as a home use projector searching an easy operation performance at once. LCD projector "LP-Z1"
Victor Company of Japan Ltd. For the research over the unlimited potential of D-VHS media, and also for the commercialization of Hi-Vision performance package software and hardware. "D-THEATER"
PIONEER Co., For the first development in the world, of "Dolby Headphone" installed product. For the creation of multi-channel sound entertainment style with headphones. Digital wireless surround headphone "SE-DIR1000C"