Video Cameras / Digital Video / Hard Drive Camcorder

Using the same technology as GENESSA HD displays, this function outputs a 1080 scanning line image at progressive 60fps so you can enjoy uncompromising picture quality on a TV that accepts 1080P input. With progressive, the jaggy diagonals you'd get with interlace images are smoothed out, for a clearer image.

CMOS chips using newly developed interpolation algorithm. This algorithm generates virtual pixels to provide image information beyond the1920x1080 Full HD imaging.

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JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) x.v.Color and its logo are trademarks.

In the FHD mode, video is recorded at a high bit rate of 26.6 Mbps average. Compared to other systems using a lower bit rate, the resulting image offers higher quality with clearer visible details.

This new high powered HD Gigabrid image processing chip includes 7 noise reduction technologies in addition to the dual AVCHD and MPEG-2 Codecs, assuring optimum images for recordings made in either format.

In the FHD mode, video is recorded at a high bit rate of 26.6 Mbps average. Compared to other systems using a lower bit rate, the resulting image offers higher quality with clearer visible details.

Regardless of the model, HD Everio is ready to go the distance. The combination of the high-capacity 80GB hard disk drive and the compression-efficient AVCHD format allows the GZ-HD40 to store up to 33 hours of Full HD 1920x1080 video recordings.

	AVCHD			MPEG-2 TS
	Rec Mode 1920x1080			1440x1080	1440CBR*
	XP	SP	EP	FHD	1440CBR*
System Bit Rate (VBR)	Avg. 17 Mbps	Avg. 12 Mbps	Avg. 5 Mbps	Avg. 26.6 Mbps	(CBR) 27 Mbps
Built-in HDD (120GB) (GZ-HD40)	15 hr.	21 hr.	50 hr.	10 hr.	10 hr.
Built-in HDD (80GB) (GZ-HD30)	10 hr.	14 hr.	33 hr.	6 hr.	6 hr.
micro SDHC Card (8GB) (not supplied)	1 hr.	1 hr. 28 min.	3 hr. 20 min.	-	-

* For HDV compatible stream via i.LINK Recording times are approximate.

Every Everio can conveniently record digital still images. Just switch to the image mode and then press the snapshot button. to take your snapshot. Record your snapshot to either the HDD or a micro SD card. It's your choice. Record up to a 2432 x 1368 image.

Palm sized for superior mobility. We made the Full HD camera smaller and lighter. It is barely over a pound even with the battery attached.

* For GZ-HD30, as an HD camera with a built-in 1.8" HDD as of June 2008.

Now you get to choose the format that's best for any given situation. Superior compression and longer recording time with AVCHD. Continuity with today's editing environment with MPEG-2.

In addition to a built-in hard disk drive, HD Everio also has a slot for microSD/SDHC Card so you can store video and stills on this commonly available memory card. (Card is not supplied.)

Note:
To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. microSD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and microSDHC memory cards (4GB and 8GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss.

HD Everio offers a wide array of assist functions to shoot HD video more precisely, conveniently, and creatively.

Focus Assist Function
Outlines in-focus image contours to show which parts are in or out of focus.

Zebra Function
Displays a striped pattern across overexposed areas of the image.

Program AE
A full array of effects is available so you can choose the right exposure or shutter speed automatically according to the scene you're shooting. Easily accessible via visual menu dial.

Portrait Snow	Sports Spotlight	Twilight

In addition to point-and-shoot simplicity, HD Everio also offers a wide range of manual controls including Manual White Balance, Exposure Control, Sharpness Control, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Brightness Control, and more.

Pressing the four "compass points" on the circular control operates everything from menu item selection to manual camera settings.

Automatically turns on the camera when you open the LCD so you can shoot right away, and turns off the camera when you close the LCD so you won't waste power.

HD images look beautiful when printed on paper, too. That’s why JVC lets you take high-resolution “snapshots” directly from your recorded HD footage, and print them just like you would from a digital still camera.

Mount an optional microphone on the accessory shoe for clear, high-quality audio recording. A convenient Mic Input Terminal with plug-in power supplies power to the mounted microphone.

Allows you to check the remaining battery power by % and remaining recording time in minutes at the touch of a button, even while the camera's power is off.

Everio includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC Data Battery and not with other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of the camera when it is operated by other batteries. For additional information about JVC Data Battery, please contact an authorized JVC dealer in your country.

This model are equipped with USB2.0 and HDMI™ digital interfaces on the camera. USB is primarily for file saving and HDMI™ is for digital viewing on large screen displays. Also equipped with all models are component and AV terminals to output down-converted signals for analog devices.

Never miss a moment. The time lag of various functions has been reduced to nearly instantaneous levels.

Just connect stereo headphones for real-time audio monitoring while you shoot, or to listen to the soundtrack in privacy while viewing footage you’ve just recorded.

Turns on automatically so you can shoot brilliant images even in low light situations.

Slide it shut to protect the lens when the camera's not in use. It's integrated, so there's no risk of losing it like a lens cap.

The xvYCC color standard, known as x.v.Color™, provides more accurate color reproduction with more detail and shades. Among the colors that the human eye can perceive, x.v.Color™ can display 100% compared to about 55% with sRGB.

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JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) x.v.Color and its logo are trademarks.

With JVC’s optional SHARE STATION DVD Burner (CU-VD50/VD3), a totally PC-less solution for the archiving and playback of Full HD content becomes possible. With it, you can store HD Everio’s footage directly on a DVD without using a PC.

In addition to AVCHD and MPEG-2 archiving, CU-VD50 also offers direct playback of both types of HD content to a connected TV. Both AVCHD DVDs and MPEG-2 data discs can be burned on readily available affordable blank DVD media. With the AVCHD DVDs you make, you can enjoy the added benefit of playback on any AVCHD-compatible Blu-ray player, complete with thumbnail display for easy content selection.

Just connect to the CU-VD50/VD3 via USB2.0 and you can archive your HD video files on DVD discs without using a PC. Thanks to HD Everio's USB host function, simply follow the instructions on HD Everio's LCD and you're done.

Simply load a created disc and you can enjoy powerful HD video on HDTV. No PC required.

The more you record, the more critical "search" functions become. In addition to the usual file listings and date search, HD Everio also offers the world's first Intelligent Grouping function. This groups similar scenes together based on the time of recording, interval between recordings and duration of recording, providing faster and easier access to desired scenes.

Digest Playback is possible with AVCHD DVDs created using HD Everio and CU-VD50/VD3. This function automatically selects highlight scenes from among the recorded content using our proprietary algorithm and plays back what looks like a "coming attractions" trailer for a movie. 60 minutes of footage is condensed into 5 minutes of highlight scenes. Now you can quickly get an idea what's on the disc.

With the Playlist function, you can select the scenes you want in the order you want internally at the camera. Program your favorite scenes, in the order you like for playback or for archiving to DVD.

For those who wish to edit and archive using their PCs, HD Everio comes supplied with full-fledged software. Blu-ray disc compatible applications let you store AVCHD and MPEG-2 Full HD content with full impact.

All the tools needed for editing and playback of Full HD content, as well as storage on DVD and Blu-ray disc. (Blu-ray disc drive is required for burning a Blu-ray disc.)

For Macintosh users, 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. For all models including GZ-HD10, AVCHD files can be used with Apple's AVCHD applicable software without a plug-in for the Macintosh.

Data archiving has never been easier. Just press the DIRECT BACK UP button, and data that has not yet been backed up can be transferred to a PC automatically.