Q&A Panasonic more on 3D solution

[Jadentheman]

Question and answer

Q: Can 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc be played on Blu-ray Disc players already on sale? Can they be seen in 3D on such players?
A: Unfortunately, 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc played on current Blu-ray Disc players cannot be seen in 3D. If played back on current Blu-ray Disc players they can be viewed in 2D.

Q: Can 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc be played on Play Station, XBOX, or WII?
A: We can not make any comment on other companies’ products. (We expect 3D playback will be possible on the PS3.

Q: What number of titles of 3D games using this method do you assume to be released? How many of these will be in full HD?
A: Panasonic has no information on this subject. We expect large numbers of excellent titles to be sold.

Q: Among various formats of 3D technology, with or without viewing glasses, in half HD, full HD, frame sequential or line by line, which one has Panasonic selected, and why?
A: Panasonic has selected full HD video in frame sequential format. This format is used when showing Hollywood 3D movies in theaters,

Q: Are viewing glasses absolutely necessary with full HD format technology? Do you suppose viewing glasses will become unnecessary in the near future?
A: At present viewing glasses are necessary.

Q: Panasonic uses plasma TVs for full HD 3D; is full HD 3D possible on LCD TVs?
A: A full HD 3D can be developed on LCD TVs.

Q: What sort of capacity does 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc have for two-hour movies? Will it be contained on one disc?
A: As with current discs, they will have a two-layer 50 GB capacity on one disc able to store a two-hour movie.

Q: Are transmissions in 3D supported under the new HDMI standard version 1.4?
A: Yes, they are supported.

Q: Are there any problems with 3D signal transmissions using current HDMI cables in version 1.4 standard-capable players?
A: 3D signal transmissions are possible using the current HDMI cable.

Q: What sort of onscreen images would result if an HDMI standard-capable Blu-ray Disc player output 3D signals to a current model TV?
A: HDMI standard-capable Blu-ray Disc players automatically detect the input signals supported by the TV and output 2D signals, hence 2D images will be seen on the TV screen. Product-by-product confirmation will be necessary when commercializing these players.

Q: What size in inches will the 3D-capable televisions be? Will you release 103-inch ones? What size will the smallest be?
A: We are studying the product lineup to ensure many families can experience enjoyment of 3D. We will give more details when commercialization has been decided.

Q: How will 3D-capable flat-panel televisions be different to normal ones? What will be the price difference in dollars with normal televisions?
A: We are studying a higher-end television. There are no ideas yet regarding price differences.

Q: Will the 3D-capable flat-panel television be enclosed with a set of viewing glasses?
A: The viewing glasses are needed for 3D viewing; we are considering including viewing glasses with the television set.

Q: Can spectacle-wearers use the 3D television viewing glasses?
A: We are developing a pair of viewing glasses to be worn over normal glasses.

Q: What number of 3D movie software titles do you assume to be released by the end of the first year?
A: We believe approximately 20 titles will be released on full HD 3D.

Q: What number of 3D movie software titles do you plan to or assume will be released within three years?
A: We believe 80-100 titles will be released on full HD 3D.

Q: What is the recommended 3D viewing environment? Are there any major differences with current video in terms of distance from the television, brightness, angles, or height?
A: We are investigating the 3D television viewing environment. Viewing distance should be three times or more the height of the screen. We recommend sitting with one’s eyes on a level with the screen. The brightness of the room, angle, and television placement should be fine as they are already.

[cybereality]

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[UndeadD3vi1]

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[cybereality]

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Thanks for linking the full article.