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JVC announced several very important products at the Wedding and Event Video Expo (WEVA) in Las Vegas, August 26-29.  The GY-DV5000U Professional DV camcorder is a major upgrade to the enormously popular GY-DV500U camcorder and features standard and Mini-DV tape handling, 12-bit A/D and much more.

Also announced were two companion VTRs, the BR-DV3000U and BR-DV6000U.  The 3000 is a robust industrial player/recorder compatible with standard and Mini-DV tapes, with RS-422 and firewire.  The 6000 is an advanced version that adds component I/O, front panel LCD, expandable network pack and more.

JVC Professional Marketing Bulletin
August 26, 2002

GY-DV5000U Professional DV Camcorder Introduction

We are extremely pleased and excited to introduce our next-generation Professional DV Camcorder, the GY-DV5000U -- a follow-up to our enormously popular GY-DV500U.  We redesigned the camera from the ground up keeping same philosophy that enabled over 10,000 users to "Do More" and to "Do It Better, for Less."

The GY-DV5000U features an all-new double tension "drop-in" tape mechanism and accepts both Standard and Mini-DV cassettes.  And our exclusive 12-bit A/D gives it picture performance that puts it in the league of the most expensive production cameras on the market today.

Feature Overview:

• 12-bit A/D converter • Ultra sensitive f:13 @ 2000lux • 0.4 lux (100% video) • 800 TV lines (camera) • 63dB S/N camera • Highlight chroma • Soft shoulder pad • Light link (controls light ON/OFF)

• 2.5" LCD with data or video display • Time/date record • Hi- Res frame mode • 2 XLR with phantom power • Left eye and Z axis adj. standard. • IEEE1394 In/Out • Auxiliary Digital Port (for Network Pack) • Locked audio

The GY-DV5000U is part of a family of new Professional DV products including the economical BR-DV3000U recorder/player, and the BR-DV6000U editing recorder.

Part Numbers

The GY-DV5000U will be available in November 2002.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

BR-DV3000U

BR-DV6000U

Introduction of:
BR-DV3000U Professional DV Recorder, DVCAM Player
BR-DV6000U Professional DV Editing Recorder, DVCAM Player

As our new GY-DV5000U camcorder ushers in a new era of 12-bit high performance DV acquisition, we are thrilled to introduce two new companion Standard/Mini-DV VTRs.  The BR-DV3000U is a simple, no-frills recorder perfect for use with a non-linear editing system.  The BR-DV6000U is an advanced recorder with a wide range of options including a network board.

Both models feature PAL and NTSC recording and playback, and DVCAM playback.

•  Heavy duty Standard/Mini-DV multi-motor mechanism for high stability, faster cuing • RS-422A interface • Wired serial remote • Audio indication • Variable noiseless slow motion ±33%

•  20X high speed time code search • Continuous backup recording • Horizontal or Vertical operation • Composite, Y/C, IEEE1394 input/output • Locked Audio

•  Built-in 2.5" LCD video/data display • Insert/assemble editing • Audio dubbing • Component I/O, Monitor out (composite) • User programmable SMPTE generator • Optional XLR input/outputs

•  External sync • GPI (pedal recording) • External timer (record, playback) • Modular digital option port (MPEG4, network control, and more)

Part Numbers

The BR-DV3000U is scheduled to ship in November 2002.  The BR-DV6000U is expected to ship March 2003.  Please contact us if you have any questions.