FUJITSU TEN LIMITED (head office located in Kobe; led by president Takamitsu Tsuchimoto; capitalized at 5.3 billion yen) is pleased to announce the market debut on April 20, 2001, of the "ECLIPSE TD" Series. The product consists of the Egg-Shaped Speakers, based on the time domain theory and designed for the ultimate pursuit of original sounds in the sound source, for accurate reproduction of details of the artist�fs emotion from the pianist's touches to the vocalist's breaths, and the Power Amplifier that maximizes the fine performance of the oval speakers. The speakers are capable of reproducing a realistic sound stage and thus present themselves as an exciting part of the DVD 5.1-channel home theater systems that are making a boom today.

The new products can be ordered on the Internet (starting on March 30) using the "ECLIPSE TD Net Order System (URL = http://www.eclipse-td.com)" (or from authorized retailers).

All customers making a reservation during the reservation campaign period from March 30 to April 19 will receive a campaign give-away present (ECLIPSE TD original cleaning cloth) as a token of appreciation.

The company will introduce Brian Eno as its advertising character on the catalogs and websites. Brian Eno is a famed musician, producer, and visual artists from the UK. He happens to be the producer of the "Beautiful Day" by U2 that won three Grammy awards for 2001.

�yList of ECLIPSE TD components�z

Component name	Model	Price (wo/tax)	Release date	Monthly quantity
12cm speaker (x1)	512	\100,000	April 20	1000
Amplifier	A502	\100,000	April 20	200
8cm speaker (x2) + amplifier	508PA	\100,000	April 20	1000
Speaker stand (x1)	D1	\35,000	April 20	200

Note: The products are for sale in Japan.

"Want the real sound of a live performance" is the ultimate wish of all audio and music living people. The ECLIPSE TD, based not only on the traditional audio theory built on the frequency domain but also on the time domain theory targeting the reproduction of the time domain, is a new system with full attention to the reproduction of the original sound as accurately as possible. The listener can enjoy nearly the live sounds with precise reproduction of the artist's emotion such as the pianist's touches and the vocalist's breaths.

The new system is capable of reproducing a realistic sound stage and thus presents itself as an exciting part of the DVD 5.1-channel home theater systems that are making a boom today.

FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, committing itself to providing "exciting sounds" for the music lovers, has won a global sympathy from the users of its car audio systems. By introducing the ECLIPSE TD, we hope to provide even more exciting sounds and provoke a sound revolution among more people, which will help create and foster a new musical culture.

Though the sales are initially limited to the domestic markets, we hope to make the new systems available to the people in Europe and North America as soon as necessary preparations are completed.

�yMain features�z

�¡Speakers

�ƒNew Product having eggshell construction�„

1. Designed according to the time domain theory for the accurate reproduction of the original sounds as faithfully as possible, including the relation positions of the instruments, their width and depth, and even the artist's breaths.
Proposed by Mr. Hiroyuki Yoshii, president of Time Domain Co., Ltd., the time domain theory represents an audio theory consisting of three speaker variations (egg-shaped, cylindrical, and horn types). (The cylindrical type was introduced in the market in July 2000 by Time Domain Co., Ltd.)

The conventional audio theory mainly addresses the frequency domain in flattening the reproduction limitations and characteristics from low to high sounds, and in minimizing the distortion factors. The time domain theory focuses on the frequency domain as well as the reproduction of the time domain.

The "sound" is the "vibration" of air. The time domain theory is so named as it is an attempt to reproduce the time process from the generation of the vibration to its extinction (the process of a sound waveform) accurately and make it as close to the original sound as faithfully as possible. The ECLIPSE TD reflects a number of measures to reduce unwanted vibrations and reflected sounds caused by various factors so as to embody the time domain theory.

2. Vibration reduced by a floating structure using a diffusion stay
Unwanted vibration and reflected sounds are caused by, among others, the way the speaker unit is fitted directly to the enclosure (speaker box). As the vibration in the speaker unit is transmitted directly to the enclosure, the original sound waveform is affected by sounds unrelated to the authentic musical signals.
To avoid the adverse effect, a new supporting system was developed for the ECLIPSE TD. The new support contains five stays, extending inward in an elbowing manner from the grand anchor, that support the speaker unit. The adverse effect was eliminated by adopting the floating structure in which the speaker unit does not contact the enclosure.

3. Ideal piston motion by a scaffolding that adopts a grand anchor
Unwanted vibration can be prevented by separating the speaker unit from the enclosure. However, this would also eliminate the scaffolding needed for converting the musical signal into a piston-like motion (reciprocating motion) of the diaphragm. The ECLIPSE TD uses a massive, conical grand anchor connected to the back of the magnet of the speaker unit. This rugged scaffolding provides an ideal reciprocating motion.

4. A unique design featuring an egg-shell construction that reduces the reflective sound while enhancing the decorative quality
Another cause of the reflective sound is the shape of the enclosure. When subjected to sound pressure, the conventional enclosure with a flat structure tends to cause the wall to vibrate and generate internal standing waves. A round baffle was once used to correct the problem, but failed to remove the internal reflective sound. The ECLIPSE TD uses a unique egg-shaped form that is highly rigid and thus prevents standing waves. This form effectively eliminates the resonance caused by the internal sounding waves or reflective sounds caused by the bouncing on the outside of the enclosure.

�¡ Power amplifiers

Various measures are incorporated for the speakers to reproduce the original sounds as accurately as possible:

1. Only the minimum necessary output to maximize the characteristics of the speaker unit.
2. Simple electronic circuit design.
3. Elimination of the tone control and the equalizer than disturb the phase characteristics.
4. A curved design that eliminates the effects of the change in sound pressure in the room and a unique design that enhances the decorative quality.

�yMethod of sales�z
Sold via the ECLIPSE TD Net Order System

1. Ordering method
Orders are accepted at the authorized stores or directly on the Internet (URL http://www.eclipse-td.com).
Note: Orders not accepted from i-mode or other cellular phones.

2. Testing
Testing is available at authorized stores (about 30 stores as of March 2001).

3. Delivery
The ordered products will be delivered within a week to 10 days.
Note: Orders accepted during the reservation order period will be shipped on or after April 20.

4. Method of payment
Cash or credit on delivery.
Acceptable credit cards as of March 2001>
Debit cards, JCB, VISA, Master, Orico, Saison, OMC, Kyodo, Kokunai Shinpan, Mycal, Diners (or their affiliated cards)
Note: Payment by credit cards are executed for the entire amount on the first settlement date.
Note: Payment by credit cards is restricted to the service areas of the NTT DoCoMo cellular phones.

�yECLIPSE TD Net Order System�z

Potential customers can test the product and get technical advice at an authorized store before placing an order at the store (acting as an ordering agent). Potential customers without an authorized store in the neighborhood can order directly on the Internet.

�ƒAdvantages for all three parties�„
(1)Customer:  Unlike with ordinary orders placed on the Internet, the customer has a hand-on
experience of the product and receive technical advice and follow-on service
from the store.
(2) Store: Can reduce purchasing, inventory, distribution and other costs.
(3) Maker: Can reduce distribution costs and distributor construction costs.

�yStart of reservation orders�z
Friday, March 30, 2001

�yStart of sales (first shipment)�z
Friday, April 20, 2001

�yReservation campaign�z
All customers making a reservation during the reservation campaign period from March 30 to April 19 will receive a campaign give-away present (ECLIPSE TD original cleaning cloth) as a token of appreciation.

�yOutline of Timedomain Corporation�z

1. Company name	Timedomain Corporation
2. Location	Takayama Science Plaza 8916-12, Takayama-cho, Ikoma-shi,�@Nara, Japan
3. Capital	10,000,000yen
4. Representative President	Hiroyuki Yoshii
5. Foundation	September 1997
6. Employees	8
7. Business Line	Research and development, manufacturing and Sales of�@Timedomain audio systems.
8. Home Page	http://www.timedomain.co.jp/

�ySpecifications�z

�¡ 12cm speaker "512"

Unit	ƒÓ12cm full range
Input resistance (rating/max.)	30W�^60W
Impedance	6Ħ
Efficiency/sensitivity	81dB�^W-m
Reproducible frequency band	45Hz�`20KH‚š�i�]10‚„B�j
Maximum dimensions	286�iW�j�~373�iD�j�~363�iH�j
Mass (per speaker)	12.0kg
Unit anti-magnetism	�›

�ƒMaterial�„

Unit		Cone paper	Glassfiber sheet
		Center cap	Polypropylene
		Edge	Rubber
Enclosure			Polyethylene t=10mm
Diffusion stay			Diecast aluminum
Stand			Diecast aluminum + resin
Grand anchor			Iron
Absorber			Cotton

�¡ Amplifier "A502"

Rated output	30W�~2ch�iT.H.D.=1%Žž�j
Input impedance	10KĦ
Input sensitivity	265mVrms
Load impedance	6Ħ min.
Reproducible frequency characteristics	10Hz�`100KHz�i�|3dB�j
Harmonic distortion	0.05% max. (at 1KHz, 1/2 rated output)
Power consumption	42W
Maximum dimensions	Body: 187�i‚v�j�~167�iD�j�~197�iH�jmm Power supply: 215(W)�~183(D)�~97(H)mm
Mass	Body: 3.2kg Power supply: 2.5kg

�¡8cm speaker and amplifier combination "508PA"

�ƒSpeaker�„

Unit	ƒÓ8cm full range
Input resistance(rating/max.)	12W�^24W
Impedance	8Ħ
Efficiency/sensitivity	79dB�^W-m
Reproducible frequency band	65Hz�`20KHZ�i-10dB�j
Maximum dimensions	191(W)�~236(D)�~221(H)mm
Mass (per speaker)	2.0kg
Unit anti-magnetism	�›

�ƒMaterial�„

Unit		Cone paper	Paper
		Center cap	Paper
		Edge	NFR
Enclosure			Foam polypropylene t=7mm
Diffusion stay			Diecast aluminum
Stand			Diecast aluminum + resin
Grand anchor			Iron
Absorber			Cotton

�ƒAmplifier�„

Rated output	12W�~2ch (T.H.D.=1%)
Input impedance	10KĦ
Input sensitivity	200mVrms
Load impedance	8Ħmin.
Reproducible frequency characteristics	10Hz�`100KHz�i-3dB�j
Harmonic distortion	0.05% max. (at 1KHz, 1/2 rated output)
Power consumption	20W
Maximum dimensions	Body: 159�iW�j�~142�iD�j�~158�iH�jmmAC adapter: 130(W)�~92(D)�~67(H)mm
Mass	Body: 1.5kgAdapter: 1.6kg

�¡ Speaker stand "D1"

Maximum dimensions	300(W)�~250(D)�~600(H)mm
Mass (per speaker)	31.0kg