Friday, October 19, 2007

3D transmissions start in Japan

3D transmissions start in Japan
Chris Forrester

Nippon BS Broadcasting announced on October 17 that they are to start 3D broadcasts.

Japan, always at the forefront of broadcasting innovation, is to start 3D transmissions on December 1. Nippon BS Broadcasting Corporation said that they would launch a new Broadcast Satellite (BS) HD channel, BS 11 Digital on December 1, 2007.

The announcement said that they plan to air specific 3D programs for at least 15 minutes twice every day with the aim to promote 3D television broadcasting and which viewers can watch in their homes.

To accomplish this goal, they will explain the mechanism of 3D broadcasting and provide the latest information of 3D technologies through their programs. A special TV receiver and glasses are needed to view this new service. - (c) Rapid TV News 2007

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