JVC Everio GZ-HD6 world's first cam with
1080/60p output
New HD camcorders HD6/HD5 feature a
FUJINON HD lens, a progressive scan 3CCD imaging system and JVC’s HD Gigabrid
engine that delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording. In addition, they offer
1080p 60 frame per second output via HDMI 1.3 with x.v.Color™. Collectively
these technologies capture and maintain optimum image quality for videos and
stills through every stage, from the lens on through to recording. Both
camcorders offer a long recording time in 1920 x 1080 Full HD – 10 hours for the
120GB GZ-HD6 and five hours for the 60GB GZ-HD5. They record up to 24 (GZ-HD6)
or 12 (GZ-HD5) hours in the 1440 LP mode. Recordings are stored on either the
built-in hard disk drive or on an inserted microSD card (optional). Both models
also offer a microphone input and a wide range of manual controls.
FUJINON HD Lens
The HD
Everio GZ-HD6/HD5 feature an F1.8-F1.9 10x zoom lens that offers nearly the same
brightness throughout its 39.5~395 35mm equivalent (f=3.3mm~33mm) zoom range by
virtue of its three aspherical lens elements, one made of indexed glass. In
addition, the lens surface is coated with a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC)
that greatly reduces degradation caused by light reflecting off the lens
surfaces, leading to greater light transmission and reduced flaring and
ghosting. This HD lens was specifically designed by FUJINON, a leader in the
professional camera lens market for HD moving images, in conjunction with JVC
engineers to offer optimal characteristics for the camcorder’s Progressive Scan
3CCD system. In addition, to ensure precise prism/CCD registration, JVC has
incorporated FUJINON mounting technology used in professional camcorders.
Progressive Scan 3CCD System
For bright, realistic colors the
HD Everio camcorders use three 1/5-inch CCDs – one each for the primary colors
red, green and blue, incorporating 16:9 progressive scan CCDs. This voluminous
raw information is then processed using pixel shift technology to essentially
quadruple the pixel count to create an even more detailed image, providing 2.27
Megapixels total and 2.14 Megapixels effective resolution.
1920 x
1080 Full HD Recording
Using the highest quality FHD recording mode, the
user can record approximately 10 hours (120GB model) or five hours (60GB model)
of full HD 1920 x 1080 MPEG2 Transport Stream video with MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio.
This is truly native HDTV resolution that requires no conversion on the part of
the display device to show high definition images.
Also, because it
records in the MPEG2 Transport Stream video format, HD Everio recordings can be
archived onto Blu-ray discs using provided software and a high definition
Blu-ray recorder.
HD Gigabrid Engine
JVC’s new HD Gigabrid
video engine, which processes in full 1920 x 1080 progressive video, is the
result of years of experience in signal-processing technology, and uses five
digital noise-reduction algorithms as well as signal processing to improve
vertical scan resolution by approximately 30 percent over JVC’s previous
interlace technology for an extremely clear and sharp image.
1080p 60
Frame per second Progressive Output Function
By enabling output of a
1080p 60 fps progressive signal, this function enables HD Everio’s recordings to
be enjoyed on high-end displays. Using the same high-power Genessa technology as
in JVC’s advanced displays, conversion to 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps provides
seamless natural video, free of motion judder during fast action, jaggy lines on
angles, and moiré patterns on fine detail when zooming. 1920 x 1080 HD discs
played back via the camera from the CU-VD40 SHARESTATION are also converted to
60 fps progressive.
HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Color™)*
JVC HD
Everio Camcorders record using x.v.Color™ technology. In this universal standard
x.v.Ycc, known as x.v.Color™, provides more accurate color reproduction with
more detail and shades that looks more natural to the human eye. It can display
100 percent of the colors that the human eye is capable of perceiving, whereas
the traditional sRGB system can display only approximately 55 percent. The
difference in color 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.Color™).
Optical Image Stabilization
(OIS)
To preserve the Full HD quality, the HD Everios feature optical
image stabilization, avoiding the signal degradation caused by electronic image
stabilization, which might be particularly noticeable in HD footage. In short,
HD Everio matches its high-definition recording capability with a proven HD lens
section that has proven its value in the broadcast industry.
Various
Shooting Assist Functions
While HD Everio camcorders offer fully
automated operation for point-and-shoot simplicity, they also offer a wide range
of manual controls. These include a manual focus ring, manual white balance,
exposure control, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and sharpness
control. In addition, a Focus Assist function displays the edge of the in-focus
elements in color while the rest of the image is black-and-white, making it easy
to check which image elements are in focus. And a Zebra function displays a
striped pattern across highlight areas on the image in the LCD monitor, making
it easier to manually set the exposure.
High Capacity HDD (Hard Disk
Drive)
Depending on the model, HD Everio camcorders feature either an
embedded 120GB or 60GB hard disk drive, allowing upwards of 10 hours (120GB
model) or five hours (60 GB model) recording at the highest quality FHD mode. In
addition to this mode, three more are offered to let the user choose the
appropriate mode for any situation. There is an SP mode with a resolution of
1440 x 1080 and maximum bit rate of 22 Mbps., an LP mode offering the same
resolution but at a slower maximum bit rate of 15 Mbps., and an HDV-i.LINK
streaming compatible constant bit rate 1440 CBR mode.
| Record Mode |
Record Resolution |
CODEC |
Video/Audio |
System Bit Rate Recording Time |
| FHD Mode |
1920x1080i |
MPEG2-TS /
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) |
Variable Bit Rate
(VBR): Max 30Mbps
Ave. 26.6Mbps |
approx. 10hr / 5hr |
| SP Mode |
1440x1080i |
MPEG2-TS /
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) |
VBR: Max 22Mbps
Ave. 19Mbps |
approx. 14hr / 7hr |
| LP Mode |
1440x1080i |
MPEG2-TS /
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) |
VBR: Max 15Mbps
Ave. 11Mbps |
approx. 24hr / 12hr |
1440CBR*
Mode |
1440x1080i |
MPEG2-TS /
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer 2) |
Constant Bit Rate
(CBR): 27Mbps |
approx. 10hr / 5hr/ 12hr |
*For HDV compatible stream via i.LINK
PC-less Archiving using Exclusive DVD Burner
By connecting the
GZ-HD6/HD5 directly to the optional CU-VD40 HD Everio SHARE STATION via USB, the
user can burn HD 12cm DVD discs 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, manual
selection of specific 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.).
Full
Complement of Interfaces
HD Everio camcorders are equipped with three
digital interfaces – USB, HDMI and Firewire/i.LINK. USB is primarily for file
saving, HDMI for digital viewing on large screen displays, and Firewire/i.LINK
streams high definition video in full resolution or the 1440CBR mode. High
definition video streamed by Firewire/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 Firewire/i.LINK, or in standard definition
via the analog component/ S-Video/ composite output.
High Value
Software Supplied
For editing and archiving via PC, the HD Everio comes
with the CyberLink BD Solution software suite for Windows. This includes
PowerDirector for HD video editing, PowerProducer for authoring high definition
Blu-ray discs and DVD-Video discs, and PowerCinema for HD file management and
playback. Also included is a plug-in that works up to 1920 x 1080i with Apple
iMovie HD and Final Cut Pro video software for the Macintosh.
What's in the
box?
JVC Everio GZ-HD6
AC power adapter
rechargeable
battery pack
AV cable
USB cable
Shoulder Strap
remote
control
lens cap
software CD-ROM
1 year warranty by selle
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