Abstract: A video/sound apparatus in the form of a suitcase-like foldable housing, including a housing cover portion (2) for accommodating a projection screen as well as a housing bottom portion (1) for accommodating various control elements (11), the video/sound apparatus including further a video recording and playback device as well as auxiliary recepticles (21) for connection with auxiliary equipment, with the two housing portions (1, 2) being joined to one another by a hinge member (3) which contains the stereo speakers (4a, 4b), and with the video/sound apparatus also being equipped with a TV receiving/reproduction section and a CD record player (13). While the video/sound apparatus according to the invention is very versatile with respect to its various functions which go beyond that of an apparatus for use strictly as a video/sound recorder, it is very compact and it combines the functions of a television, video recorder and CD record player.

Abstract: A device for black and white, color, stereo picture, holographic picture and stereo and other amplified sound reproduction and reception is described, which is characterized by a hinged housing A and B, one portion of which contains the picture reproduction screen 1. A pair of directional speaker units 2a+2b are integrated in the hinge section of the device. Sound and picture reception units are located in the housing along with touch controls and auxiliary sockets which extend through the wall of the housing B and are located at the surfaces 3, 4a, and 4b.