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Victor Company of Japan, Limited 19
High Quality Audiovisual Systems
and Solutions Deliver the Ultimate in Satisfaction
JVC’s professional projectors are being put to use at
EXPO 2005 Aichi, Japan, which is being held from March
2005 to September 2005. Among the D-ILA projectors in
use at three pavilions is a Super High Vision projector
developed in collaboration with Japan Broadcasting
Corporation (NHK) that delivers the world’s first super high
definition images. Under the Leap Ahead 21 plan, the
Professional Electronics segment concentrates on prod-
ucts in the presentation systems field—including value-
added professional projectors, monitors, camera
recorders, and products in the security systems field, pri-
marily closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras and professional
audio equipment. In addition, this segment leverages syn-
ergies with the Consumer Electronics segment to develop
new strategic growth products.
Strong Performance in Security Systems
In fiscal 2005, domestic sales of security systems grew,
encouraged by robust demand for such products as sur-
veillance cameras and professional audio equipment,
mainly for recreational facilities. Overseas, sales of surveil-
lance camera systems were also strong. In presentation
systems, although the market for hand-held type camera
recorders showed remarkable growth, JVC did not fare
well overseas due to a weak product lineup.
In fiscal 2005, the Professional Electronics segment
recorded a rise in sales and restored profitability, largely as
a result of reductions in manufacturing costs and fixed
expenses achieved through structural reform.
Professional HDV Camera Recorder
JVC offers an HD solution that meets the video production needs of
today.
Enhancing Performance to Achieve
Leap Ahead 21 Goals
In fiscal 2005, JVC fought hard to turn around its presen-
tation systems business. We developed the ProHD series
of professional high definition video (HDV) camera
recorders and presented GY-HD100 and other models
from the series at the annual National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB) convention—the world’s largest elec-
tronic media show, held in April 2005 in the United States.
GY-HD100 is the world’s first HDV camera recorder with
interchangeable lenses and features full HD progressive
recording at 24 frames per second to produce a more pol-
ished, film-like appearance. This truly unique product was
a huge hit at the convention, drawing in the crowds and
receiving a prestigious NAB Award for Innovation in Media.
In fiscal 2006, we will launch the ProHD series and expand
sales to strengthen our presentation systems operations.
In security systems, where further growth is expected,
we will strive to bring sales of surveillance camera systems
even higher; develop a strong lineup of storage network
products offering outstanding ease of use, quality, and
reliability; and expand sales to major customers.
In fiscal 2006, we will concentrate on becoming faster
and stronger as well as on embracing change, enhancing
performance through operational reform to achieve the
goals set out in Leap Ahead 21.
Hiroyuki Takekura
President, Professional Systems Company
Wide Dynamic Range Surveillance Video Camera
Captures clear images even in environments with high levels of light
contrast