Glossary of Terms:

S.Q.V. – Supplied Quality Verification, a system where by television sets are packaged and loaded onto a Tractor Trailer and shipped a distance of approximately 3000 miles. The sets follow a pre-determined route selected to simulate various road conditions and changes in climate and altitude.  They are then returned to the point of departure for evaluation to determine if any damage occurred during the trip.

Finished Goods Inspection- This inspection is normally performed by the Quality Control Group.  It evolves inspecting newly manufactured T.V.’S for cosmetic, functional, or sound and picture quality defects.

Pre-Production Confirmation Meeting- First milestone, This is the meeting to determine if all the materials and documentation necessary to produce the new model pre-production televisions have been received.  Usually a quantity of 50 sets is manufactured. This is the first key milestone to determine if the sets are ready to be manufactured for testing. Judgment by Engineering Group

Pre-Production Build- Second Milestone, The specified number of pre-production sets are manufactured.

On- Line Conformation Meeting- Third milestone, this meeting is used to determine if mass production sets can be produced.  The data supplied from the testing of Pre-Production sets, along with the list of defects and countermeasures is used to determine if we can proceed to mass production. Judgment by Manufacturing Group

Mass Production Begins- Fourth milestone, this is when large quantities of sets begin to be produced.

Issue Product Release Meeting Memo- Fifth milestone, used to remind support departments about the up coming product release meeting, and to prepare their information for the meeting. Issued by Quality Control Group

Pix & Sound Confirmation Meeting- Sixth milestone, Used to determine if the picture and sound quality of the Pre-Production sets and the Mass- Production sets meet the acceptable Sony Quality Standards.

Pre-Product Meeting- Seventh Milestone, used to discuss problems and countermeasure prior to the final meeting.  This meeting is basically used to ensure we well meet the final product release date.  Judgment by Quality Assurance

Product Release Meeting- Eight milestone, final meeting to determine if the product produced can be released to the market.  Judgment by Quality Assurance

Reliability- A series of thermal, shock, and aging tests to determine long-term reliability.

Environmental- A series of test used to simulate various operating conditions the sets may encounter in different environments and temperatures.

Transportation- A series of used to verify that sets can be shipped to the market without damage.

Regulatory- Tests that are designed to meet all the requirements for state and federal regulatory agencies.

ESD- Electro Static Discharge Testing

On/off Test- Set is on for 2.5 minutes and then turned off for .5 minutes for four days.

600 hour- All sets are aged for 25 days.

Arcing- Laser arcing of the CRT to produce arcing to make sure circuitry is not damaged by CRT arcing.

X- Ray- Emissions of X-Rays testing for proper levels, that are not harmful to customers.