JVC Explore Advanced HDV and DV Compatibility in HD110 Models

HDV and DV compatibility

The HDV format uses the same recording track pitch (10 µm) as Professional DV, meaning that ProHD also offers track pitch compatibility with the DV format and the same recording time. This remarkable HD recording capability was achieved by developing a new high-power MPEG codec system capable of maintaining high-definition picture quality, whilst compressing the data to 19.7 Mbps bit rate. With its superior resolution and advanced processing, ProHD delivers top performance in both its native 16:9 HD mode and in the SD mode. The facility to make recordings in either HD or SD makes ProHD the ideal choice for professionals not quite ready to make the full transition to HD.

Progressive HDV-compatible support

To maximise picture quality and performance from input to output, JVC employs the HDV 720 progressive system. Progressive HDV’s resolution of 1280 x 720 is the same as the native resolution of most HD display devices in use today (LCD, plasma, DLP, D-ILA). HDV

720p is thus natively compatible in terms of both resolution and scanning system with the vast majority of today’s HD displays.

The GY-HD110, fitted with Mini 35 film adapter from P & S Technik, becomes a digital film camera.

3.Real 24p

24p Progressive Full HD images are ideal for cinematographic applications. From shooting to editing and distribution, an HD system can be established for film-like productions. Unlike 24p images in standard definition, when real 24p HD video is down-converted to SD, the result is truly film-like DVDs. The camcorder itself, with its video lens removed and replaced by a film lens converter system, such as the Mini 35 from P & S Technik, effectively becomes a digital film camera.

4.JVC’s dual recording system

The optional JVC Hard Disk Recorder DR-HD100 creates a dual recording system of tape and hard disk. This system is already utilised by Professional DV users the world over. The many advantages inherent in JVC’s dual recording system of tape & hard disk drive are well appreciated. It was only natural

that JVC’s range of ProHD models would include a Hard Disk Drive recorder and one that can operate

equally in DV and HDV modes. The dual recording system provides fast and efficient HDD-based

editing and cost-effective archiving, using low-cost tapes. Thanks to the newly developed MPEG-2 encoding IC, high-quality pictures can be recorded on readily available compact DV cassettes, so running costs are minimal. As no

special equipment or exclusive media are required, the operating costs of the total system

can be kept low. The DR-HD100 is mounted at the rear of the camcorder, utilising an

optional bracket which is provided by the leading battery systems manufacturers.

What’s new on GY-HD110 and GY-HD111 (compared with GY-HD100)

Black & white viewfinder display mode

Simultaneous use of both eyepiece viewfinder and tri-mode LCD display when powered by Anton Bauer, IDX or PAG battery system

Selectable mirror mode on vertically flipped LCD display

Adjustable setting of FOCUS ASSIST function

Choice of 3 image formats on composite out (letterbox, squeeze, side cut)

User-adjustable DNR level menu setting

13 segments audio level indicator

Manual audio control within FAS (Full auto shooting) mode

Audio limiter available in manual mode

Parallel off power management of DR-HD100 recorder (GY-HD111 only)

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