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January 2003
Volume 2, Issue 1
JVC GY-DV5000U Pro 3-CCD DV Camcorder
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The GY-DV5000U is a high- 13.5 MHz 4:1:1(NTSC) DV compo- and simplifies lighting require-
The entire Visual Sound Company
family wishes you and yours a
Happy, Healthy and Prosperous
NEW YEAR. Last year certainly
had it’s ups ‘n downs, but we all
hope you ended your 2002 with
a terrific Holiday Season. As far as
2003 goes, we want to hit the
performance Professional DV 3-CCD nent digital images can be recorded
ments. Newly-developed 12-bit
ADC and 24-bit DSP; JVC has de-
veloped an advanced 12-bit proc-
camcorder that boasts advanced
features such a 12-bit ADC (used
only in broadcast cameras), with
advanced 24-bit DSP for superior
on a standard DV tape, while up to
60 minutes of recording is possible
on MiniDV tapes. High-quality PCM essing system--previously found
locked audio; To complement the
superior pictures, the GY-DV5000
offers outstanding digital PCM
audio. 16-bit, 48-kHz audio signals
are locked with video signals for
smooth editing. You can choose
from two 16-bit 48-kHz channels or
only in very high end broadcast
cameras. The 12-bit ADC (analog to
digital
con-
verter) directly
inputs data to
ground running.
As we
the DSP (digital
mentioned in the last issue of
THE VISUAL SOUNDER, we have
completely updated our demo
room with new cameras, lighting
gear, tripods, and four new
Non-linear edit systems to
facilitate our new OPEN DEMO
DAYS. To reserve a spot at one of
our weekly demos, please call
800-523-7525.
signal processor,) thus eliminating
any signal degradation that might
otherwise arise from analog cir-
cuits. In addition, the advanced
video processing brings out natural
details--even in extremely bright
scenes, greatly reduces noise, and
provides color accuracy found only
in the most expensive field pro-
duction cameras. 1/2-inch in-
dustry standard bayonet lens
mount; The GY-DV5000 uses a
standard professional 1/2-inch
bayonet lens mount, making it
compatible with the widest selec-
tion of broadcast and professional
lenses. No adapters, no hidden
costs. Just a smart way to tap the
rich infrastructure of interchange-
able professional lenses. Color
matrix; A sophisticated six-axis
color matrix circuit effectively
compensates optics-related color
reproduction to ensure more natu-
ral, true-to-life tones. Color match-
ing adjustment with other manu-
facturers' products is also possible
with 5 user selectable choices
including a "Sony look." Black
stretch/black compress;
image processing and unprece-
dented image control. More than
just a successor to the GY-DV500U,
the 5000 sets a new standard in
versatility with its optional network
connectivity, external light trigger,
four 12-bit, 32-kHz channels with a
dynamic range of more than 75 dB.
Two XLR mic input connectors are
provided. Three 1/2-inch CCDs for
high resolution; To ensure the
best possible image quality, the
Standard/Mini-DV
2.5-inch LCD Data/Video display,
and more. Newly developed
Standard DV/Mini DV mechanism;
mechanism,
Wednesdays, Non-Linear
A new double tension tape trans- GY-DV5000U incorporates three
Systems:
port utilizes a reel motor in addition
to a capstan motor providing more
running stability
1/2" 410,000 (380,000 effective)
pixel CCDs. Each CCD is equipped
with highly advanced circuitry that
virtually eliminates vertical smear
when shooting bright lights against
a dark background. Lag and image
burn are also reduced to indis-
cernible
10:00AM, Apple Final Cut
Pro/Aurora IgniterRT. 11:30:AM,
Canopus StormEdit/RES300.
2:00PM, Avid XPressDV/Laird
Telemedia DVora. 3:30PM,
Applied Magic Screenplay
Thursdays, Production Gear:
and
precise
handling. It can
accommodate
both
and mini size
cassettes without an adapter. De- levels.
standard
10:00AM - 12:00PM and 2:00PM
- 4:00PM. These sessions will
feature Cameras, Camcorders,
Tripods, Monitors, VCR’s, Lighting
Gear, and accessories from Sony,
Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Lowell,
and many many others.
signed to professional standards,
this mechanism also facilitates high
speed operation. Cueing is also
faster and more accurate. There is a
Camera
reso-
lution is
an impressive 800 TV lines. F13 at
built-in active/mechanical low- 2000 lux; The most sensitive
noise head cleaner that automati- camera ever! (F13 at 2000 lux) as-
cally cleans the heads each time a
tape is loaded. Up to 270 minutes
(4 hrs. 36 min.) of high-quality 8-bit,
sures effortless shooting in extreme
low light situations. This powerful
feature increases creative flexibility
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JVC, continued from page 1
to, making operation more intuitive,
precise, easy, and error-free. Since
you won't have to "re-learn" how to
use this camcorder all over again,
the GY-DV5000 is the ideal camera
for any assignment. 400% wide
dynamic range; The DV5000's
super fast multi-stream parallel
processing DSP creates an ultra-
smooth gamma curve calculated
using a true log scale algorithm. The
result is a dynamic range of over
400% that accurately reproduces
fine details and
are shown on the screen. The
monitor tilts up 180 degrees for
high-angled overhead shooting
and tilts down 90 degrees for
low-angle shots. Video-only can be
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You can use this function to
enhance or compress reproduction
of black areas on the screen. When
stretched, the contrast of high-
contrast images is reduced so that
you can capture both highlights and
shadows. With 0.45 gamma, you
can shoot with ambient lighting only
(no fill light required), allowing you
to obtain better detail reproduction
in bright or shadowed areas. When
compressed, the contrast is in-
creased, making colors richer.
Video Scan Mode; It is
Harrisburg and Allentown
and our Baltimore location in
Maryland, we're your total
Mid-Atlantic Event Production
and Video Transfer resource!
displayed
overlayed--or data alone can be
displayed. Optional 1.5" CRT
or
with
data
black & white viewfinder; The
high-resolution viewfinder shows
your subject in black and white,
making it easy to locate and frame
your subject with the monitor
closed. The view-
VSI also offers Digital Media
Services, Event Production,
Film to Video Transfers,
Video Duplication, &
International Video
finder
can
be
possible to select be-
moved forward or
backward and the
Conversions
tween video or "Hi Res
Frame Mode" for a more
view angle can be
cinematographc effect.
adjusted so you can
Full Auto Shooting; In
easily keep your
an emergency, or when
subject in frame. The
it's not possible to
viewfinder can be
Authorized reseller for:
pause to adjust white
raised about 90
balance or change the
colors in both shadowed and high-
lighted areas. LOLUX 0.4 lux (F1.4);
When activated, the LOLUX mode
increases sensitivity with almost no
increase in noise. LOLUX increases
the gain by +36 dB so you can
capture high-quality video footage
with excellent color balance, en-
hanced gradations, and minimal
color smear in low-light conditions.
New audio-related functions;
When color bars are output, audio
reference signals (test tone) are also
output. The audio reference signal
can be set to -12 dB or -20 dB as
required. In addition, a "wind out"
function is provided to minimize
extraneous noise picked up by the
microphone. 2.5-inch tri-mode LCD
display; The 200,000-pixel 2.5"
color TFT LCD monitor provides a
high-resolution 440 TVL video im-
age during shooting or instant re-
play. Like the viewfinder, it has an
adjustable peaking and zebras that
degrees for high-angle shooting.
Larger studio viewfinders are also
optionally available. Light link
function; When you use an Anton
Bauer battery (option), you can link
light (option) ON/OFF switching to
the recording trigger. You can also
turn it on all the time with the
switch if required. Time/date re-
cording; Time and date with
seconds resolution can be re-
corded on the tape over color bars
or video. Time and date are also
overlaid over the video output.
Other Features include: Full Auto
White (FAW), Spot L/Back L, Aspect
ratio (4:3/letter box), Detail correc-
tion, Detail V/H balance, Skin detail
detection, White clip select, Knee
point select, Setup adjustment,
Lock audio (16-bit, 48Khz only),
ACCU-FOCUS, Automatic level con-
trol (ALC), System file selection,
Smooth transition mode, Variable
slow shutter, Built-in color bar,
gain, the Full Auto Shooting mode
provides point-and-shoot ease of
operation, leaving you simply to
zoom, focus, and press the record
button. Activating Full Auto Shooting
puts the camera in the Auto Iris
mode, even if the lens is set to
manual. Automatic Video Level
Control (ALC) is also activated, along
with Extended Electronic Iris (EEI)
which provide both variable gain
and variable shutter and Full Auto
White to follow color temperature.
This means you can shoot con-
tinuously from a dark to a bright and
indoor to outdoor without changing
gain, iris, white balance or ND filter.
Functions and switch layout
for professionals; In addition to the
Full Auto Shooting to handle difficult
or variable lighting environments,
the GY-DV5000 is equipped with an
array of pro-level functions that
provide professionals with the
creative flexibility they need. These
include soft detail correction, Skin
Tone Detection, fully adjustable
gamma, Iris over/ under Black
Stretch/Compress, Frame Mode etc.
The GY-DV5000's switches have
also been arranged in the way that
most professionals are accustomed
simplify focus and iris setting. A Gamma control, Auto black level,
push button selects three display
modes: Video only, Video images
with text information overlay in-
cluding time, status, mode, and
other data are shown on the screen,
Data information only including
time, status, mode, and other data
Zebra pattern (4-step), Auto knee,
Highlight chroma processing,
SMPTE/EBU time code generator,
Blank search, Edit search, Adapt-
able to Sony-style tripod base
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