The first overseas showing of Ultra High Definition TV system known as Super Hi-Vision system took place at the world’s largest electronic media show, NAB2006 from April 24 to April 27, in Las Vegas, USA. NHK screened the Super Hi-Vision program at a theater, and exhibited latest equipment. The theater was equipped with a 400-inch screen and a 22.2 channel audio system. Over the four days of convention, 8,400 people, including many prominent individuals such as film director James Cameron, viewed the presentations. The screening’s great popularity was evidenced by the long line-up of people and the one-hour wait to get into the theater.

Super Hi-Vision theater at NAB2006

NHK’s booth of Super Hi-Vision (Ultra High Definition TV)

Following NAB2006, NHK gave first presentation of Super Hi-Vision system in Europe at the International Broadcasting Convention(IBC) held from September 8 to 12 ,in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over the five days of the convention, visitors from over 30 countries experienced the Super Hi-Vision images.

Super Hi-Vision (Ultra High Definition TV) theater at IBC2006

NHK’s booth at IBC2006