The JVC XV-BP11 is a new entry-level Blu-ray player available immediately for a price of $199.95. Features of the XV-BP11 include:

• BD Profile 1.1
• Playable Discs: BD-Rom, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW
• Playable Formats: AVCHD, WMV, JPEG, MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio/Essential
• Connections:
  • Video: HDMI V1.3, composite
  • Audio: Analog L/R, coaxial, HDMI V1.3
  • USB Host (front panel)
• Convenience Features: Quick loading, cinema zoom (x16), parental lock, slim design
• 1080/24p Playback
• HDMI with x.v.Color(TM)/Deep Color

Yeah.. no Profile 2.0 support but then again this is an entry level player.

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JVC is out with a new portable pocket HD camcorder device called the PICSIO GC-FM1. Measuring a mere 53 x 97 x 17mm and weighing only 95 grams, the GC-FM1 features:

• 8 megapixel image sensor for digital stills
• 2.03 megapixel video sensor
• Capture 1080p HD video on SD and SDHC memory cards in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format (other video resolutions include 720p, VGA, and QVGA)
• 2 inch LCD display
• HDMI output

The GC-FM1 will be available in three colors – blue, black, and purple.

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Now here’s a pretty cool new gadget. It’s the newly announced JVC Everio GZ-X900 (or Everio X for short) “dual-use camera” – capable of shooting both high definition video and high resolution digital still images. This lightweight, compact camera is capable of capturing 9 megapixel digital stills as well as near Full HD AVCHD video. Although it’s not entirely evident in these product images here, the Everio X is indeed a compact camera – capable of fitting into your shift pocket and weighing around 0.66 pounds.

Features of the GZ-X900 include:

• 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Shoots 9 megapixel stills (no interpolation) and Full HD video with 1000 TV lines of horizontal resolution (ok so it’s not exactly 1920 x 1080)
• 10x slow motion shooting plays back 2.4 seconds of recorded video over the span of 24 seconds
• Shoot at 3 ultra-high speeds – 120 frames per second, 300 frames per second, or 600 frames per second – the faster the speed, the slower the playback motion. At 600 fps, the resolution is 640 x 72.
• Up to six 9 megapixel stills can be shot at 15 images per second
• Shoot 5 megapixel digital stills while simultaneously recording Full HD video. Photos can be shot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second without interrupting video recording
• JVC’s new proprietary optical image stabilization (OIS) technology
• KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS with 5x optical zoom
• JVC HD Gigabrid Premium image processing engine
• Face Detection Technology
• HDMI 1.3 with x.v.Color
• Records video and digital stills to SDHC memory cards
• Approximately the size of a “chunky smartphone”
• Top-mounted zoom and record buttons with a second set next to the LCD screen
• Camera is black with silver accents with the right side featuring a textured carbon fiber-like finish for a secure grip
• Measures 2.6 x 4.88 x 1.46 inches

All this coolness does come at a price. The JVC Everio GZ-X900 will be coming out in June for a price of $999.95.

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Targeting digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts, JVC announces their latest full HD LCD TV monitor – the 42 inch LT-42WX70. What makes this display ideal for digital imaging folks out there? It’s all in the colors. According to JVC, the LT-42WX70 provides accurate reproductions of “both video and still photographs”.  Making this possible is the displays support for a much wider color gamut than it typically found in today’s HDTV sets. The super slim display supports 100 percent of the HDTV broadcasting (sRGB.904) color space and 96 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. Not too shabby for an LCD display eh?

Other features of the JVC LT-42WX70 include the following:

• 52 picture quality adjustment properties
• GENESSA Picture Engine
• Color modes include Wide (the TV’s color space), Normal (ITU-R BT.709; HDTV standards), x.v.Color (xvYCC extended gamut), sRGB (same primaries as HDTV) and Adobe RGB.
• Real Bit Driver processes in 12-bit, and so up-converts 8-bit HD broadcasting and DVD signals or 10-bit Blu-ray signals into 12-bit Deep Color signals
• 120Hz Clear Motion Drive III reduces blurring
• 3D real time, motion-estimated Hadamard noise reduction
• Curved pedestal-style stand which you can dock a separate available tuner
• The low profile tuner can be placed either horizontally or vertically, or hung on the wall
• ENERGY STAR 3.0 rating
• Three HDMI CEC terminals
• D-Sub 15 with component video, and an audio input jack

The JVC LT-42WX70 will be available in April – no word on pricing as of yet.

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JVC unveiled their 2009 Everio camcorder lineup today – introducing a collection of high definition and standard definition camcorders available in a variety of storage mediums, colors, and capabilities. On the storage front, there are models that support recording to hard drives, recording to dual memory cards (SD cards), and recording to internal flash memory.

One prevalent feature found across all the new 2009 Everio models is the notion of “One Touch” sharing. All models come with a One Touch Export function via a Windows application which makes it easy to export videos directly into your iTunes library – thereby making the content available on your iPod or iPhone. The new models also support One Touch Uploading for easy uploading to YouTube and One Touch DVD Creation for easy burning of content direct to DVD.

Other common features found in all 2009 Everio models include the following:

• Everio MediaBrowser software for easy to search calendar-type GUI for indexing and searching of videos
• Digest Playback – automatically selects highlighted scenes from among the recorded content using proprietary algorithm and plays back content similar to a “coming attractions” movie trailer
• Updated Laser Touch Operation
• Opening LCD monitor automatically opens up the built-in lens cover and powers up the camcorder
• Closing the monitor closes the lens cover and shuts down the power
• Quick Restart feature allows you to record in about one second after the LCD is reopened
• New design for easy and elegant shooting

The new 2009 Everio lineup consists of three Full HD models, three standard definition Everio G series models, and two standard definition Everio S series of memory camcorders. With that said, here’s what you need to know about the new models.

High Definition Everio Camcorders

All the 2009 HD Everios feature:

• 1/4.1-inch 3.05 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• Full HD recording (1920 x 1080p 60 fps progressive signal)
• GENESSA processing technology
• HDMI v.1.3 with x.v.Color
• KONICA MINOLTA HD Lens – developed specifically for Everio
• 20x high optical zoom lens
• New AVCHD UXP mode supports up to 24Mbps for detailed images. This mode is ideal for Blu-ray or external hard drive recording

The three full HD Everio models are as follows:

Everio GZ-HM200

• SD/SDHC Card Dual Slot
• Available in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Garnet Red

Everio GZ-HD300

• 60GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• Available in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red

Everio GZ-HD320

• 120GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• Available in Onyx Black

Standard Definition Everio Camcorders

For the SD front, JVC unveiled a total of five camcorders – three for the G Series and two for the S Series. Here’s the basics.

Everio G Series Camcorders

All three new models feature:

• Hard Disk based camcorders
• 1/6-inch 800,000-pixel CCD image sensor
• KONICA MINOLTA LENS with a 40x dynamic zoom and 800x digital zoom

The three G Series models are:

GZ-MG630

• 60GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• Available in Diamond Silver, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red

GZ-MG670

• 80GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• HD upconversion converts SD recording to output at 1920 x 1080 via HDMI mini terminal
• Available in Onyx Black

GZ-MG680

• 120GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• HD upconversion converts SD recording to output at 1920 x 1080 via HDMI mini terminal
• Available in Onyx Black

Finally, we have two new Everio S Series memory camcorders. Both models are dual storage memory models. The GZ-MS120 has a pair of SD/SDHC card slots while the GZ-MS130 offers a single SD/SDHC card slot and 16GB of internal flash memory. Both models support continuous recording – allowing you to swap out a card while the other storage medium is being used for recording.

The two models are:

GZ-MS120

• SD/SDHC Card Dual Slot
• Available in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Garnet Red

GZ-MS130

• SD/SDHC Card/16GB Internal Memory
• Available in Onyx Black

OK so what about pricing and availability? Here ya go.

• GZ-MS120 February $299.95
• GZ-MS130 February $349.95
• GZ-MG630 January $429.95
• GZ-MG670 January $479.95
• GZ-MG680 February $549.95
• GZ-HM200 March $579.95
• GZ-HD300 February $699.95
• GZ-HD320 February $799.95

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JVC announced their latest professional camcorder product yesterday in the form of the GY-HM700. The new camcorder records videos directly onto inexpensive SDHC memory cards in QuickTime format – making it ideal for usage with Apple’s Final Cut Pro application. This translates to faster post-production simply because there’s no need to convert or rewrap video files prior to editing.

Features of the GY-HM700 include:

• Comes with two memory card slots for a total of 64GB of on-board storage. Camera round-robins the memory cards while recording video allowing for virtually unlimited recording lengths
• Optional KA-MR100 dockable media recorder allows recording of Sony XDCAM EX compatible MP4 files onto high speed SxS memory cards
• Three 1/3 inch progressive scan full HD CCDs
• Proprietary MPEG2 encoder for highly efficient compression at bit rates up to 32Mbps.
• Supports all major HD signal formats including 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, and 1280 x 720
• Rugged high resolution viewfinder with 0.45 inch 1.22 million pixel LCOS panel (852 x 480 x 3)
• Die-cast aluminum chassis and LED light source
• 4.3 inch flip out LCD monitor
• Weighs 8 lbs including lens, viewfinder, microphone, and battery
• Record two channels of uncompressed LPCM 16 bit audio at 48Khz
• HD/SD SDI, Component, Composite and simultaneous DV/HDV IEEE-1394 outputs

Check out additional information on the GY-HM700 here. The GY-HM700 will be available in March for a price of $7995.

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iPod integration continues to be the theme here for many of JVC’s newest 2009 products. Their second generation TeleDock LCD series now have five new models – all of which offer enhanced iPod compatibility and features. Two of the new models also feature 120Hz Clear Motion Drive III Technology. The five new TeleDock models are the 31.5 inch LT-32P300, the 42 inch LT-42P300, the 45.9 inch LT-46P300, the 42 inch LT-42P500, and the 45.9 inch LT-46P500.

Here is the LT-42P300:

Here is the LT-46P300:

Here is the LT-42P500:

Here is the LT-46P500:

The new TeleDock models all feature:

• Flip-down iPod dock at the base of the set
• Play iPod video directly on the TV set
• Music files can be played through the TV sound system
• Photos can be viewed on the TV
• Docked iPod can be controlled by TV remote which includes a circular keypad with a scheme similar to the iPod control wheel
• iPod charges while docked – whether the TV is on/off
• When iPod is docked, an iPod-like menu appears on the TV screen
• Music playback features song title, artist, album, and genre on the screen
• When PC is connected to the TV (via PC and USB and HDMI/D-Sub connections), iTunes can be displayed on the TV and synched with docked iPod
• When PC is connected to TV, powering up the PC will power up the TV
• Music can be played through the TV from the iPod while you’re watching TV. Sound can be swapped from iPod sound to TV sound
• View photos while playing back music

The new P series all feature full HD (1920 x 1080) resolutions. Other specs include digital noise reduction, dynamic backlight, and 1080 24p/30p output. You also get a universal remote, side mounted USB photo viewer, and ATSC/QAM tuner. Connections include three HDMI inputs, two component inputs, two S-video inputs, PC input, and an analog input.

All five models will be available in April.

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On the mini-home theater front, JVC unveiled three 5.1 home theater systems at CES 2009 – the TH-G31, TH-G41, and TH-G51. These three systems are 1000 watt, 5.1 channel systems which also include a progressive scan DVD player, 5 speakers, and a subwoofer. Here’s what you need to know about these three home theater systems:

TH-G31:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding

TH-G41:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• HDMI input with repeater
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• iPod/iPhone music and video playback via connected dock with control play, pause, and skip functions controlled through the home theater system’s remote. An on-screen display is also available via connected TV

TH-G51:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• HDMI input with repeater
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• iPod/iPhone music and video playback via connected dock with control play, pause, and skip functions controlled through the home theater system’s remote. An on-screen display is also available via connected TV
• Wireless rear speakers

All three systems feature a glossy black low-profile receiver with illuminated function keys. Here’s the price breakdown with availability dates. The TH-G51 will be available in June for $429.95. The TH-G41 will be available in May for $329.95 and the TH-G31 will be available in April for $249.95.

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And because DVDs are still popular, JVC also announced two new LCD TV/DVD combo systems in the form of the 18.5 inch LT-19D200 and the 31.5 inch LT-32D200. Both systems which are coming out in March, feature 720p resolutions, sleek black cabinets, JVC’s new picture improvement technology, digital noise reduction, and Smart Sound volume limiter which keeps commercials and programming sound constant.

The LT-19D200 features two HDMI inputs, a component input, S-Video input, a PC input, SPDIF input, and an analog video output. The built-in DVD player is top loading on this model.

The LT-32D200 adds one additional HDMI input  and is also CEC compatible. The 32 inch system also includes a built-in ATSC/QAM tuner as well as an enhanced audio package consisting of a 10 watt per channel amp, and a five band equalizer. The built-in DVD player is side loading for this model.

No word on pricing.

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Move over LCD/DVD combos – JVC has upped the ante with the new LT-42B300 LCD TV/Blu-ray player combo. Yup that’s right – the above system is a complete 42 inch full HD panel with a built-in Blu-ray player. Specs to the LT-42B300 include:

• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Built-in ATSC-QAM tuner
• JVC picture improvement technology
• Digital noise reduction
• Dynamic backlight control
• 10W x 2 audio power output
• 5 band equalizer
• Smart volume
• 3 HDMI inputs with CEC
• 1 component input
• 1 SPDIF input
• 1 analog video output

The LT-42B300 will be available in June – no word on price as of yet. Of course, as with all combo systems – it would stink if the drive died…

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