JVC Sets 5 World Records in the Latest HD Line-Up of Everios

Effortlessly in aiming to provide the latest and the very best High-Definition technology to its ever demanding consumers, JVC sales & Service (M) Sendirian Berhad has launched three new HD camcorders, namely GZ-HD10, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD40, while, adding to its present range of Everios. Present at the launch of Everio Series were, Mr. Hirokazu Tamura, Managing Director of JVC Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad, Mr. Masahiro Sasakura, Assistant Manager of International Sales & Marketing Department, Camcorder Division, JVC Japan and Mr. Tan Sze Chie, National Category Manager-Camcorder-Sales & Marketing of JVC Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad.

To meet the needs of broader segment targeted consumers, the innovatively designed of GZ-HD30 is claimed to be the world’s smallest Full HD camcorder with 1.8″ HDD, offering an almost all round performance as of the JVC GZ-HD40 camcorder.

Claimed as the world’s first AVCHD/ MPEG-2 dual-format camcorder that allows extended time compression implemented by AVCHD and MPEG-2’s superior editing and post-production environment, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD40 Everio provide 1920×1080 Full HD recording in both formats to a 120GB (GZ-HD40) or 80GB (GZ-HD30) internal hard disk drive. In the process of sorting and merging similar themed scenes for simple access, and Digest Playback that creates a video montage of scenes, ables to burn onto a DVD, these two models has claimed to be the world’s first Intelligent Grouping Function. Inspired by CMOS imaging chips with interpolation technology, the HD Gigabrid Duo chip includes codecs for AVCHD, MPEG-2 format, noise reduction technology and 1920×1080/50P output for all JVC camcorders via HDMI (V.1.3 with x.v. Colour).

To minimize the risk of missing an important shot by incorporating faster response that triggers the start of recording within 0.08 seconds, the GZ-HD30 & GZ-HD40 has again claimed for being the world’s fastest start-up response camcorder. With a faster response time, it marks a vast improvements over its closest rivals which clocks 0.6 seconds delay. JVC’s technology advancement also provides GZ-HD40 an excellent storage of 120GB hard disk drive, to fulfill 50 hours of AVCHD Full HD video recording, it also breaks a world record in longest recording time.

JVC introduces the small sized HD Everio GZ-HD10 to serve the needs of budget-conscious users, with added-value features by incorporating high quality KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS and a respectable 40GB hard disk to provide a 16 hours of high-definition recording. The GZ-HD10’s 1440×1080 AVCHD recordings are capable to convert for playback at 1920×1080/50P via HDMI.

All three new HD Everio camcorders are able to connect optionally to CU-VD50 Everio SHARE STATION with stand alone playback. The new HD Everios can also connect to the JVC CU-VD3 SHARE STATION to offer an even more cost-efficient archiving and playback solution. The combinations offer the world’s first PC-less solution for AVCHD and MPEG-2 burning and playback with AVCHD DVD disc that can be shared with commonly available AVCHD compatible/ Blu-Ray players. With the introduction of Everio SHARE STATION, that enables PC-less environment, users can burn 12cm AVCHD disc from all cameras, or MPEG-2 data discs from the GZ-HD40 and 30 to make backups and permanent archives. 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. Price of Everio SHARE STATION starts from RM1599 depending on models.

JVC’s GZ-HD10, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD40 are retailed at RM3099, RM4099 and RM4399 respectively and are available at all authorised dealers’ outlets across nationwide. For more information about the new Everios, please visit www.jvc.com