XR system crosses the line into superior-resolution images

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Sony Corp. Japan, has developed its EXtended Resolution (XR) technology for 8 mm camcorders. XR technology has improved the horizontal image resolution for low contrast, high frequency video signals in Hi8 cameras by 10% and by 20% in standard 8 mm camcorders. Furthermore, camcorders using XR technology remain fully compatible with non-XR 8 mm camcorders. XR processes manipulate signals near the audio band but do not affect the audio signal processes or audio quality.

Product information, TV Cameras, Home Video, Sony Corp.

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Matsushita prods dull market with hi-fi, digital VCRs

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd is focusing on hi-fi VCRs and digital camcorders to counter the depressed global market for these products. The company expects the market for VCRs will remain unchanged in 1999 while sales of camcorders would grow by 1%. Matsushita says the move will raise by 10% the sales volume for its VCR products. Sales of hi-fi VCRs already account for 40% of Matsushita's VCR revenues.

Video Cassette Recorders, Wholesale sales, Videocassette recorders

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