GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30, GZ-HD10
JVCs nye HD Everio-serie omfatter verdens første 50-timers AVCHD videokamera-og to-format-modeller
To nye HD-modeller tilbyr både AVCHD- og MPEG-2-opptak

JVC har utvidet sin HD Everio-serie med tre nye høydefinisjons videokameraer, inklusive to to-format-modeller, hvorav den ene tar opp inntil 50 timers AVCHD full-HD video.

To nye modeller, GZ-HD40 og GZ-HD30, er verdens første AVCHD / MPEG-2 to-format videokameraer som gir tilgang til den overlegne komprimeringen AVCHD tilbyr med lang opptakstid, samt det overlegne redigerings- og etterproduksjonsmiljøet i MPEG-2. Begge tilbyr 1920 x 1080 full-HD-opptak i begge format til en innebygd 120 GB- (GZ-HD40) eller 80 GB (GZ-HD30) harddisk. Den tredje nye modellen, the GZ-HD10, tilbyr 1440 x 1080-opptak i AVCHD-format til en 40 GB hard-disk.

Modellene bygger på teknologier som nye CMOS bildebrikker med interpolasjonsteknologi, HD Gigabrid Duo-brikke med kodek for AVCHD i alle videokameraer og MPEG-2 i GZ-HD40 og GZ-HD30, samt støyreduksjonsteknologi og 1920 x 1080/50P ut for alle videokameraer via HDMI™ (V.1.3 med x.v.Colour). Brukervennlige innovasjoner omfatter Intelligent Grouping, som sorterer og samler sekvenser med liknende innhold for enklere tilgang, og Digest Playback, som lager en videomontering av sekvenser i likhet med "trailere" når de brennes på en DVD. 

JVC har konstruert GZ-HD30 for å imøtekomme behovene til et bredere segment av mennesker som tar opp video, inklusive familiebrukere. Det er mer kompakt enn GZ-GD40, med samme yteevne og nesten alle funksjoner den modellen har, bortsett fra at den har en slank 80 GB innebygd harddisk for inntil 33 timers full-HD-opptak og mangler dokkingstasjon. Per juni 2008 er det verdens minste full-HD-videokamera med 1,8" harddisk.

JVC har utstyrt GZ-HD40 med en 120 GB harddisk for inntil 50 timers AVCHD full-HD videoopptak samt en dokkingstasjon som tar hensyn til behovene til profesjonelle brukere og ivrige videoentusiaster.

JVC har konstruert det kompakte HD Everio GZ-HD10 med henblikk på behovene til kostnadsbevisste brukere, men har et høykvalitets KONICA MINOLTA HD-objektiv og en 40 GB harddisk som gir inntil 16 timers høydefinisjonsopptak. 1440x1080 AVCHD-opptakene fra GZ-HD10 blir også oppkonvertert til avspilling ved 1920 x 1080/50P via HDMI.

Alle de tre nye HD Ecerio-videokameraene kan koples til CU-VD50 Everio SHARE STATION (ekstrautstyr) med frittstående avspilling. De nye HD Everio-modellene kan også koples til JVCs CU-VD3 SHARE STATION for å få en enda mer kostnadseffektiv arkiverings- og avspillingsløsning. Dette er kombinasjoner som gir verdens første løsning uten PC for brenning av AVCHD og MPEG-2 og avspilling, med AVCHD DVD-plater som kan avspilles på vanlig tilgjengelige AVCHD-kompatible spillere/Blu-Ray-spillere.

GZ-HD10 introduksjon september måned. Veil pris kr. 7999,-
GZ-HD30 introduksjon september måned. Veil pris kr. 9499,-
GZ-HD40 introduksjon september måned. Veil pris kr. 11999,-

1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 both have three AVCHD recording modes that all record Full HD 1920 x 1080 video. The only difference among modes is the bit rate, and while using the highest bit rate yields the highest quality results, the image quality is remarkable even using the lowest bit rate EP mode. And since 1920 x 1080 is truly native HDTV resolution, it requires no conversion on the part of the display device to show to show high definition images.

The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 also have the FHD mode for recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 MPEG-2 Transport Stream video with MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio. The GZ-HD10 records solely in 1440 x 1080 AVCHD format.

New CMOS Chips with Interpolation Technology
The image sensors used in the new HD Everio line are newly developed small size but high resolution 1/3” and 1/4.5” CMOS chips. This CMOS uses proprietary interpolation technology based on what JVC developed for its 3CCD cameras. This algorithm makes it possible to generate virtual pixel data (orange diamond area shown in illustration below) from the red, green and blue physical pixels, thereby providing image information that actually surpasses what’s required for 1920 x 1080 Full HD imaging, or for 1440x1080 imaging in the GZ-HD10.

HD Gigabrid Duo Engine
JVC’s HD Gigabrid video engine, which processes in full 1920 x 1080 progressive video, was the result of years of experience in signal-processing technology, and uses five digital noise-reduction algorithms as well as signal processing to improve horizontal scan resolution by approximately 20 percent over JVC’s previous interlace technology, for an extremely clear and sharp image.

New this year with the HD Gigabrid Duo engine is its further advanced integration, adding the AVCHD codec (GZ-HD40/30/10), and incorporating all functions of the previous HD Gigabrid engine (including MPEG-2 codec for GZ-HD40/30), as well as the USB Host controller function for use with an Everio SHARE STATION.

1080p 50 Frame per second Progressive Output Function
Enabling output of a 1080p 50 fps progressive signal on all three models allows recordings to be enjoyed on high-end displays. Using the same high power DynaPix technology as in JVC advanced displays, conversion to 1920 x 1080p at 50 fps provides seamless natural video, free of motion judder during fast action activities, jaggy lines on angles, and moiré patterns on fine detail when zooming. 1920x1080 HD discs played back from CU-VD50 or via the camera from CU-VD3 SHARESTATIONs are also converted to 50 fps progressive.

HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Colour™)
The new JVC HD Everio Camcorders record using x.v.Colour™ technology. The universal standard xvYCC, known as x.v.Colour™, provides more accurate colour reproduction with more detail and shades that look more natural to the human eye. It can display 100 percent of the colours that the human eye is capable of perceiving, whereas the traditional sRGB system can only display approximately 55 percent. The difference in colour reproduction performance is especially noticeable in greens and yellows. These new HD Everio camcorders output to televisions directly using HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Colour™).

Extremely Quick Response, Designed for high quality shooting
These new HD Everio models minimise the risk of missing an important shot with faster response time for many operations. For instance, the time lag from pressing the trigger to the start of recording is only 0.08 seconds (trigger sound set to off). That is nearly instantaneous, and a great improvement over the more common 0.6 second delay. Likewise, the time it takes to power-on the unit has been reduced to 0.6 seconds, whereas competitive models may take over a second-and-a-half. And to play footage, it takes only 3.5 seconds to display the playback picture, which is about half the time required for other manufacturers’ products. These improvements can mean the difference between capturing a crucial shot or missing it.

As well, JVC HD Everio camcorders include functions to help achieve satisfaction in shooting worthy of high definition
* Hybrid HDD and MicroSD Recording.
* Auto Light
* Focus Assist and Manual settings
* Simultaneous to Video Progressive Still Shooting
* Quick power off
* 2.8”/ (2.7” GZ-HD10) Clear wide LCD with Auto Backlight Brightness
* Mic input and Accessory Shoe
* Direct Backup button
* In Camera File Editing (AVCHD)

Innovations in Ease of Use
JVC has equipped its new HD Everio models with new functions to enhance usability. First is the “Intelligent Grouping” function which at the touch of a button rapidly sorts through and categorises the recordings stored on the camcorder’s hard disk into different groups. Up to 1,000 scenes can be grouped in three seconds or less. With scenes categorised, users will have faster and easier access to desired scenes, a real convenience as the hard drive fills up.
As an extension of this technology, “Digest Playback” automatically generates a video montage of just the highlight scenes when HD Everio recordings are copied to a DVD. This digest version of the disc contents, looking much like a coming-attractions clip, will help the viewer get a general idea of what the disc is about, saving precious time.

PC-less Archiving using Exclusive DVD Burners
By connecting the GZ-HD40/HD30/HD10 directly to an optional CU-VD50 or CU-VD3 HD Everio SHARE STATION via USB, the user can burn 12cm AVCHD discs from all cameras, or MPEG-2 data discs from the GZ-HD40 and 30 to make backups and permanent archives of selected scenes in any desired order with just a few simple steps. There are several options for selecting clips to be burned to disc − all clips, manually specified clips, clip files not yet copied, by date, video playlists created in-camera and comprised of multiple user-selected clips, or by event type for those clips that have been tagged with an icon representing an event category (e.g. birthday, baby, graduation, vacation, etc.).

Created AVCHD discs can be played on AVCHD compatible/Blu-ray players. The CU-VD50 can also be used as an external DVD drive/burner when connected to a PC. The CU-VD50 plays back on a TV via HDMI in 1920x1080 50p and with x.v.ColourTM, analogue component and as well in standard definition video. The slim CU-VD3 offers the same burning features, but with playback via the camcorder.

Full Complement of Interfaces
All three models are equipped with USB2.0 and HDMI digital interfaces on the camcorder. The Docking Station supplied with the GZ-HD40 is equipped with USB2.0 and i.LINK (IEEE 1394).

USB is primarily for file saving, HDMI for digital viewing on large screen displays, and i.LINK streams high definition video in full resolution or the 1440CBR mode. High definition video streamed by i.LINK in the 1440CBR mode is HDV-compatible and allows footage to be edited using HDV-compatible software (functionality might be limited with some applications). HD recorded material is down-converted for output in DV over i.LINK, or in standard definition via the analogue component/ composite output.

High Value Software Supplied
For editing and archiving via PC, the new HD Everio models come with the CyberLink BD Solution software suite for Windows. This includes “PowerDirector™ 6 NE” for HD video editing, “PowerProducer™ 4 NE” for authoring high definition Blu-ray discs, AVCHD discs and DVD-Video discs, “PowerCinema™ NE for Everio” for HD file management and playback, and “PowerDVD™ 7 NE” for playback of AVCHD discs.
The GZ-HD40/HD30 also come with a plug-in that allows HD Everio’s MPEG-2 files to be used with Apple iMovie HD 6 and Final Cut Pro 5 or 6 video software for the Macintosh. For all camcorders AVCHD files can be used with Apple's AVCHD applicable software without a plug-in for the Macintosh.

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06/2008