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Subject:    RE: JVC Introduces First Consumer HD Camcorder (with 1394)
From:       "Mark Knecht" <mknecht () controlnet ! com>
Date:       2003-02-04 18:13:22
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Dan,
   I subscribe to an HDTV email that comes out daily to let us bleeding
edgers know what's on the tube. This camera was a big bit of noise
yesterday.

   The downside that the purists noted was that it's a 30fps device and not
60fps, so the picture will be good, but not bleeding edge.

   None the less, I'd like to have one!

Cheers,
Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: linux1394-user-admin@lists.sourceforge.net
> [mailto:linux1394-user-admin@lists.sourceforge.net]On Behalf Of Dan
> Dennedy
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:56 AM
> To: linux1394-user
> Cc: doug@imediafx.com
> Subject: JVC Introduces First Consumer HD Camcorder (with 1394)
>
>
> JVC Intros World's First Consumer HD Camcorder
>
> JVC Company of America has solidified its position as the leading U.S.
> supplier of high-definition consumer electronics by announcing the
> introduction of its Digital Hi-Def Camcorder, GR-HD1, the world's first
> consumer high-definition camcorder.
>
> With this introduction, JVC is now the only manufacturer to supply the
> U.S. market with a way to shoot and edit real ATSC standard HD content
> (Digital Hi-Def Camcorder GR-HD1 and MPEG Edit Studio(R) Pro LE), record
> and save that HD content (D-VHS with D-Theater(TM) HM-DH30000), and view
> the content on a variety of HD digital televisions, including CRT, rear
> projection, front projection and plasma models. "For the consumer who
> demands HD quality in their home entertainment, JVC is the only complete
> solution," said Jerry Barbera, Vice President Consumer Video Division,
> JVC Company of America.
>
> "Finally, professional and amateur videographers have a high-definition
> camcorder choice," said Rob Payesko, Merchandising Manager Consumer
> Video Division. "Previously, only broadcasters had that option. Now,
> because of our advances in progressive scan technology we are able to
> deliver a consumer HD solution. A first look at this product and our
> complete HD solution will be at the PMA Show in Las Vegas, booth L92,
> March 2-5. There we will have several working samples and some
> compelling demonstrations."
>
> The Digital Hi-Def Camcorder GR-HD1 records in both NTSC and U.S. ATSC
> HDTV Standard video on a standard Mini DV cassette. Recording can be
> done in 4:3 480i (DV compression) as well as 16:9 480/60p and 16:9
> 720/30p (MPEG-2 compression). In analog component it plays back in 480i
> (NTSC) and 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080i (ATSC), making it compatible with
> virtually all display devices. Its digital i.Link outputs 480i (NTSC)
> and 480/60p, 720/30p (ATSC) to D-VHS or computers via the ubiquitous
> FireWire(R) connection.
>
> The Digital Hi-Def Camcorder GR-HD1 is the world's first consumer
> camcorder able to record and play back 1280x720/30p viewable (750 total
> progressive scanning lines) digital high-definition and 525p progressive
> wide images using Mini DV tape. Important factors in making this
> possible are a newly developed 1/3-inch 1.18 million pixel progressive
> scan CCD and JVC proprietary signal processing. To maximize its
> application potential in the field, and assure seamless transfer to a
> variety of post-production environments, the GR-HD1 is equipped with
> three ATSC compatible shooting modes: "HD Mode" that records 720/30p
> digital high-definition images, "SD Mode" for 525p progressive wide
> images, and "DV Mode" which records at conventional NTSC 525i DV
> standard. This ability to record real broadcast data rate 19Mbps ATSC HD
> on widely available and relatively low cost Mini DV cassettes is sure to
> be an invaluable asset to individuals and organizations that use the
> GR-HD1. High efficiency 6 frame group of pictures (GOP) Hi-Def MPEG
> compression allows the same recording time for HD on Mini DV cassettes
> as for SD Mini DV recording.
>
> The GR-HD1's up-converter converts 720/30p digital HD images and 525p
> progressive wide images to the 1080i high-definition standard for
> viewing on the latest HD display devices. The down-converter converts
> images to conventional NTSC 525i broadcast standard video, enabling
> images to be enjoyed on virtually any monitor.
>
> The GR-HD1 features a newly designed high definition 10X optical zoom
> lens with low distortion and high color purity edge to edge and across
> the entire zoom range, with light gathering ability that varies between
> just f1.8 and f1.9. Its built-in optical image stabilizer provides ample
> zooming capability coupled with the non-degrading image stabilization of
> an optical system. It also incorporates a newly developed single
> 1/3-inch 1.18 million pixel (1.14 million effective pixels) progressive
> scan CCD with patented progressive color filtering, as well as JVC's
> original signal processing circuitry and driving system. All together,
> this constitutes a system finely tuned to gathering high-resolution,
> high quality images.
>
> The camera's grip section rotates by up to 90 degrees, with smooth,
> uninterrupted motion from high- to low-angle to allow stable shooting at
> all times. All the while the operator's hand remains on the grip, with
> fingertip control of zoom and auto/manual focus rings, auto/manual white
> balance, AE exposure and shutter speed features.
>
> Included among the GR-HD1's provided accessories is "MPEG Edit Studio(R)
> Pro LE," the industry's first MPEG-2 HD editing software package for
> digital hi-def images. This is the first consumer MPEG2-TS software to
> provide frame accurate editing capabilities using short 6 frame GOP HD
> MPEG compression. The software also allows HD content to be saved on
> D-VHS, or burned down to 16:9 480/30p progressive DVDs with ImageMixer
> DVD software for viewing and sharing digital movies on any progressive
> DVD player for a genuine theater-like experience. (Refer to Appendix for
> further information.)
>
> With the advent of digital broadcasting, the consumer electronics
> industry is evolving at a rapid pace. With those changes also come
> inevitable digital improvements for both viewing and recording. Now,
> with JVC's Digital Hi-Def Camcorder GR-HD1, people can own and shoot
> with a thoroughly up-to-date digital camcorder, record and edit hi-def
> images on their own PC that will stand the test of time, and view and
> share their personal digital movies on HD D-VHS or progressive DVDs via
> a wide variety of display devices. All this innovation is made possible
> using standard Mini DV cassettes because of JVC breakthroughs in high
> tech CCD, optics, HD MPEG compression and unique HD editing software
>
> Availability:
> May MSRP: $3499.95
>
> About JVC
>
> JVC Company of America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a
> subsidiary of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Victor
> Company of Japan Ltd., and a holding company for JVC companies located
> in North, Central, and South America. JVC distributes a complete line of
> video and audio equipment, including camcorders, VCRs, D-VHS recorders,
> DVD players, satellite systems, color televisions, home and portable
> audio equipment, mobile entertainment products and recording media. For
> further product information, visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com
> or call 800/526-5308.
>
>
>
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