JVC

The world of Camcorders is changing…

JVC Launch New G Series of Everio with Embedded Hard Disk Drive. No Tape. No Disc.

Just as we are seeing with music – where the progression from tape to disc, then disc to Hard Disk Drive (HDD) devices has revolutionised the way we listen to music – so HDD is now the hottest property in the world of Camcorders. The launch of the Everio™ C Series, in 2004, heralded a new era in the way we use our camcorders – high-quality, long-time recording and instant access into those recordings. And all using a small, removable 4GB Microdrive as the engine of the product, without the need for tapes or discs.

The new Everio G Series takes that concept and moves it on to the next stage. By increasing the capacity of the HDD, this extends the length of time for which you can record. Thus, making it even-more user-friendly. Plus the G Series retains the wide connectivity that the MC Series had, meaning you can connect the camcorder up to your TV, VCR, DVD Recorder or your PC to watch, edit or archive your recordings forever. Leaving the HDD on the camcorder empty once again for your next recordings.

The range to be introduced to the UK will be compact, yet at the same time offer enough step-up features to cater for a broad range of consumer needs. Three models will launch in September (MG20,MG30,MG50).

The lead-in model, the MG20, will house an 800,000 Pixel CCD, huge 25x Optical Zoom and will incorporate a 20GB capacity HDD, which will allow you to record between 4 ½ hrs – 25hrs of footage, depending on the mode. We expect this model to be ranged by most camcorder retailers.

The first step-up model – for those customers wanting more hours of recording - will be the MG30, the only difference being that it has a 30GB capacity HDD, which will cater for between 7 hrs – 37hrs.

The MG50 will offer 30GB HDD again, but possess a superior picture quality combination of 1.33 MegaPixel CCD with our F1.2 Superbright Lens. This will also enable a higher still image capability, though with a 15x Optical Zoom.

In addition, there will be many standard features which will be common to all models in the line-up – 2 ½ inch LCD Screen, Built-in Light, SD Card Slot, USB 2.0 interface, Data Battery system and provided Software this time incorporating full Macintosh compatibility.

MPEG-2 Video Recording for DVD-Movie Quality Footage
The MG20 offers 4 ½ hrs storage at 9 Mbps at a Constant Bit Rate (CBR), which is close to the maximum bit rate for DVD movie quality recording, or 7 hours at 6 Mbps, comparable to DVD Camcorder recordings. Two more modes are available for even longer recording time. The MG30 & MG50 offer an impressive 7 hours storage at 9 Mbps, and 10 ½ hours at 6 Mbps. Either way, the high quality MPEG-2 recordings are in the same format used to produce DVD software, so no quality will be lost when burning them to DVD.

Shooting time (normal use)
GZ-MG50 /GZ-MG30 GZ-MG20 Bit rateMbps*
Ultra(DVD Movie) 7 hours 4.5 hours 8.9
Fine (DVD) 10.5 hours 7 hours 5.9
Norm (TV) 14 hours 9 hours 4.5
Eco (Internet) 37 hours 25 hours 1.6
*Combined A/V rates, Video Bit rate is fixed for Ultra and Fine modes, variable for Norm and Eco modes.