Air Berlin 737-800s to fly with new Sony programmable audio/video entertainment system.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 1996--Sony Trans Com announced at a WAEA WAEA World Airline Entertainment Association media conference that is has won an award to equip eight Air Berlin 737-800s with its just introduced standard body Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System (PAVES). According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the terms of the agreement, Sony is scheduled to begin equipping the new aircraft with the full video audio system in May 1997. The backbone of PAVES is Sony's new generation Audio Distribution System (ADS) that combines advanced digital technology for excellent sound quality with a unique "backchannel
Backchannel is the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks. " bi-directional data bus that is reported to dramatically enhance entertainment and information options. The system is capable of distributing 16 channels of wide-band high fidelity digital audio to the seats, as well as handling video soundtracks and PA audio (24 channels in all). PAVES utilizes a powerful Programmable System Control Unit (PSCU PSCU Payment Systems for Credit Unions, Inc. PSCU Portable Ship Control Unit PSCU Private Sector Casemix Unit PSCU Perinatal Special Care Unit PSCU Phase Shift Control Unit ) that in concert with a random access feature of multiple Hi8 VRUs, controls the timing sequence, and the video content of individual flights. Because the system is highly automated and programmable, Air Berlin will be capable of providing its passengers with a wider range of programming while actually reducing flight attendant workload. For enhance passenger viewing, each Air Berlin 737-800 will be fitted with 20 of Sony's industry leading 8.6 inch LCD Slimline monitors housed in PSU PSU - power supply unit units mounted in passenger service unit tracks under the bag bins. These highly popular monitors automatically deploy and retract TO RETRACT. To withdraw a proposition or offer before it has been accepted. 2. This the party making it has a right to do is long as it has not been accepted; for no principle of law or equity can, under these circumstances, require him to persevere in it. , offering the advantage of getting the screen situated directly in front of the passenger and thereby providing optimum viewing angle while doing away with the inconveniences associated with center line systems. For more information, contact Sony Trans Com: 1833 Alton Ave., Irvine, CA 92606. Phone: 714/252-6718. Fax: 714-252-0721. CONTACT: Sony Trans Com Hank Evers, 714/252-6718 |
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