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Sharing the Passion TOKYO 2020 Special Site

Real-Time Event Monitoring

Panasonic provided its Professional LCD Displays in a variety of venues used at Tokyo 2020, sharing information with viewers as it happened. Although few spectators were in attendance, the displays played an important role during competition events by allowing athletes, teams, officials, and media to grasp complex situations at a glance thanks to wide viewing angles and high image brightness.

Izu MTB Course | Cycling Mountain Bike

The Izu MTB Course in Izu City played host to a fiercely contested Cycling Mountain Bike competition. As one of the few events spectators were permitted to attend, Cycling Mountain Bike attracted fans who lined sections of course to cheer their favorite athletes. The 4.1 km off-road course had an elevation range of
150 m and was more difficult than previous competitions at the Olympic Games. Panasonic’s TH-47LFX60 Outdoor LCD Display located in the mixed zone near the finish line provided real-time information to media. With its high 1,200 cd/m² brightness, the weatherproof TH-47LFX60 provided excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. It played an essential role in updating the media as they waited for athletes to finish their races.

[Equipment Introduced]: Professional Outdoor LCD Display TH-47LFX60*
* Available in Japan only.

[Venue Installed]: Izu MTB Course

Enoshima Yacht Harbour | Sailing

Sailing at the Olympic Games has a history going back more than 100 years. Constructed on a small offshore island for use at Tokyo 1964, Enoshima Yacht Harbour once again played host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events with views to Mt. Fuji providing a beautiful backdrop for spectators observing the contest through binoculars from nearby breakwater walls. Panasonic Professional Outdoor LCD Display punched through bright ambient light to provide high-visibility images and worked faultlessly despite the heat and salt air to keep media updated on race progress.

[Equipment Introduced]: Professional Outdoor LCD Display TH-47LFX60*
* Available in Japan only.

[Venue Installed]: Enoshima Yacht Harbour

Sapporo Odori Park | Marathon and Race Walking

Race Walking was held with Marathon events at Sapporo Odori Park in Hokkaido following a last-minute venue change that allowed athletes to escape the summer heat in Tokyo. Race Walking was held on 1 km (Men’s) and 2 km (Women’s) courses, finishing at the park. The competition drew a sizable crowd with many locals turning out to catch a glimpse of the action. As with other events, Panasonic installed its high-brightness Professional Outdoor LCD Display in the mixed zone adjacent to the finish line, allowing spectators and waiting media to clearly follow the race in real time.

[Equipment Introduced]: Professional Outdoor LCD Display TH-47LFX60*
* Available in Japan only.

[Venue Installed]: Sapporo Odori Park

International Broadcasting Centre (IBC)

International Broadcast Centre (IBC), located at Tokyo Big Sight, served as broadcast headquarters and allowed images of athletes and competition events to be shared around the world. IBC not only supplied cameras, monitors, and production equipment to the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and select broadcast rights-holders, it also took charge of broadcast system design, installation, and technical support, and facilitated broadcasts from about 50 competition venues. Panasonic provided cameras, video production equipment, and Professional LCD Displays including 4K models used for a variety of purposes by broadcasters, production staff, and technical support staff assembled at the facility.

[Equipment Introduced]: 4K UHD LCD Display TH-65SQ1 x 17 Units (Approx.),
4K UHD LCD Display TH-55SQ1 x 26 Units (Approx.),
4K UHD LCD Display TH-49SQ1 x 6 Units (Approx.),
LCD Display TH-55LF80 x 99 Units (Approx.),
LCD Display TH-49LF80 x 1 Unit (Approx.),
LCD Display TH-42LF80 x 19 Units (Approx.),
Full HD LCD Display TH-70LF50 x 56 Units (Approx.)

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Main Press Centre (MPC)

Panasonic TH-55LF8 LCD Displays keep the press updated at MPC.

Panasonic provided equipment not only to competition venues, but also to support facilities such as Main Press Centre (MPC). To maintain clear image visibility in these well-lit spaces, Panasonic provided Professional LCD Displays with IPS panels for their wide viewing angles and high image brightness, which proved reliable under continuous around-the-clock operation. Selected TH-55LF8 and TH-55LFV8 displays were installed in 3x3 multi-screen configuration to improve visibility for members of the press when viewed at a distance.