Debut of the JY-HD10U makes it possible for all professionals to produce in HD.

WAYNE, NJ (February 5, 2003) - JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY is premiering the world’s first professional hand-held camcorder with full HD recording capabilities: the JY-HD10U.

Sales of HD capable displays and projectors have been skyrocketing, but the cost to produce in high definition has been prohibitively expensive for most professional videographers. JVC has responded by developing the 1 CCD (1.18 million pixel, 16:9) JY-HD10U, a flexible, affordable HD digital camcorder that will make it possible for video professionals at all levels to enter the HD production market. Now, videographers on a limited budget, in such industries as event, education, corporate, and government, can produce in high definition without a significant investment in equipment.

Multiple Recording Modes Meet All Professional Needs By providing the unique ability to record in both HD and standard definition, the JY-HD10U is a total solution for today’s video professional. All together, there are three resolution modes; HD at 720/30p and SD at 480/60p or 480/60i. The two progressive modes (720/30p, 480/60p) use native 16:9 from the CCD with MPEG-2 compression, and the standard mode (480/60i) is 4:3 with DV compression. All recording is on common MiniDV tape.

Format Conversion Provides Flexible Playback Options Because the JY-HD10U provides format-conversion while playing back through its analog component outputs, it can upconvert or downconvert into virtually any format, including 1080i, 720/30p, 480/60p, and 480/60i. So even if you shoot in HD, you have the flexibility to play back on any display with component inputs.

MPEG-2 Compression Provides Added Performance and Flexibility
By utilizing MPEG-2 compression, the JY-HD10U provides the optimal balance between full bandwidth (1280x720 pixels) with negligible artifacts, and all within a modest 19Mbps data stream.

Being the industry’s ubiquitous transport stream, MPEG-2 is compatible with D-VHS for archiving and distribution, and in the 480/60p mode, is compatible for DVD mastering.

What’s more, JVC’s new non-linear editing (NLE) software package makes for easy, frame accurate editing of the MPEG-2 footage. Additional MPEG-2 editing software packages for NLEs are on the nearby horizon from other developers.

Additional Features Make the JY-HD10U a Total Package
The JY-HD10U also provides a wealth of features that makes the recording, editing, and archiving process a snap.

There’s an optical image stabilizer system that turns on and off with the simple flip of a switch, so quality images are possible by videographers covering even the most rugged conditions. In addition, there’s the ability for still photo capture to an optional solid-state memory card. The still photos can be captured in a variety of resolutions, including 1280x720, 1280x960, 848x480 and 640x480 pixels.

Two XLR connectors make professional audio possible. And, there’s an audio level indicator conveniently located right on the LCD monitor.

Plus, there’s a convenient IEEE1394 bus interface for easy, fast connection to D-VHS or a PC for simple downloading, and editing or archiving.

"The JY-HD10U is a terrific advancement in HD production," states Juan Martinez, product manager for JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY. “With the popularity of HD displays growing at such a remarkable rate, the push is on to make it even easier to produce in HD. This camcorder makes it possible for any video professional—regardless of their budget—to take advantage of HD technology.”

"We are immensely proud of our professional HD camcorder," states Robert Mueller, executive vice president for JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY. “It further solidifies our position as the preeminent innovator of professional-grade video equipment.”

If you would like more information or would like to talk with a salesperson please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).