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JVC Europe Limited
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T+ +44 20 8208 7660
F: +44 20 8450 9094

GZ-HD6, GZ-HD5
New JVC HD Everio Camcorders Offer High-performance, Compact Design& 1080p50 HDMI Output
New GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 are the world’s first 1920 x 1080 Full HD hard disk
camcorders with 1080 progressive 50fps HDMI output for Full HD 50p displays.

Note: This release refers to products that conform to European specifications

January 30, 2008 – JVC today announced a pair of new high definition Everio hard disk
camcorders that offer industry-leading picture quality in a dramatically reduced size. The new JVC
GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 HD camcorders are 45 percent smaller than JVC’s previous top-end HD
camcorder, the GZ-HD7, without any sacrifice in image quality.

To provide the best possible quality, both new HD camcorders feature a FUJINON HD lens, aprogressive scan 3CCD imaging system and JVC’s HD Gigabrid engine that delivers 1920 x 1080
Full HD recording. In addition, they offer 1080p 50 frame per second output via HDMI 1.3 withx.v.Colour™. Collectively these technologies capture and maintain optimum image quality forvideos and stills through every stage, from the lens on through to recording. Both camcorders offer

a long recording time in 1920 x 1080 Full HD – 10 hours for the 120GB GZ-HD6 and five hours forthe 60GB GZ-HD5. They record up to 24 (GZ-HD6) or 12 (GZ-HD5) hours in the 1440 LP mode.
Recordings are stored on either the built-in hard disk drive or on an inserted microSD card(optional). Both models also offer a microphone input and a wide range of manual controls. The
black GZ-HD6 also features a lens hood and headphone jack. The smaller and silver GZ-HD5
weighs just 565 grams with battery.

The GZ-HD6/HD5 also come supplied with a full set of Windows® applications for editing andauthoring to DVD and Blu-ray disc, as well as plug-in software to facilitate data import into various
Macintosh applications. And to make it easy to share and archive recordings, JVC will continue tooffer the CU-VD40 Everio SHARE STATION for HD which enables one-button burning of video
data to DVD.

FUJINON HD Lens
The HD Everio GZ-HD6/HD5 feature an F1.8-F1.9 10x zoom lens that offers nearly the samebrightness throughout its 39.5~395 35mm equivalent (f=3.3mm~33mm) zoom range by virtue of its
three aspherical lens elements, one made of indexed glass. In addition, the lens surface is coatedwith a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC) that greatly reduces degradation caused by lightreflecting off the lens surfaces, leading to greater light transmission and reduced flaring andghosting. This HD lens was specifically designed by FUJINON, a leader in the professional
camera lens market for HD moving images, in conjunction with JVC engineers to offer optimal
characteristics for the camcorder’s Progressive Scan 3CCD system. In addition, to ensure precise
prism/CCD registration, JVC has incorporated FUJINON mounting technology used in professional
camcorders.

Progressive Scan 3CCD System
For bright, realistic colours the HD Everio
camcorders use three 1/5-inch CCDs – oneeach for the primary colours red, green andblue, incorporating 16:9 progressive scanCCDs. This voluminous raw information isthen processed using pixel shift technology
to essentially quadruple the pixel count tocreate an even more detailed image,providing 2.27 Megapixels total and 2.14
Megapixels effective resolution.

21920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Using the highest quality FHD recording mode, the user can record approximately 10 hours(120GB model) or 5 hours (60GB model) of full HD 1920x1080 MPEG2 Transport Stream video
with MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio. This is truly native HDTV resolution that requires no conversion on
the part of the display device to show high definition images.

Also, because it records in the MPEG2 Transport Stream video format, HD Everio recordings canbe archived onto Blu-ray discs using provided software and a high definition Blu-ray recorder.

HD Gigabrid Engine
JVC’s new HD Gigabrid video engine, which processes in full 1920x1080 progressive video, is theresult of years of experience in signal-processing technology, and uses five digital noise-reduction
algorithms as well as signal processing to improve vertical scan resolution by approximately 30
percent over JVC’s previous interlace technology for an extremely clear and sharp image.

Progressive Processing

Progressive
Output1080p 50 Frame per second Progressive Output Function
By enabling output of a 1080p 50 fps progressive signal, this function enables HD Everio’s
recordings to be enjoyed on high-end displays. Using the same high power DynaPix technology asin JVC advanced displays, conversion to1920x1080p at 50 fps provides seamless natural video,
free of motion judder during fast action activities, jaggy lines on angles, and moiré patterns on fine3

detail when zooming. 1920x1080 HD discs played back via the camera from the CU-VD40
SHARESTATION are also converted to 50 fps progressive.

HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Colour™)
JVC HD Everio Camcorders record using x.v.Colour™ technology. In this universal standard
x.v.Ycc, known as x.v.Colour™, provides more accurate colour reproduction with more detail andshades that looks more natural to the human eye. It can display 100 percent of the colours that thehuman eye is capable of perceiving, whereas the traditional sRGB system can only display
approximately 55 percent. The difference in colour reproduction performance is especially
noticeable in greens and yellows. These new HD Everio camcorders output to televisions directly
using HDMI™ (V.1.3. with x.v.Colour™).

sRGB only covers 55% of visible colours

x.v.Ycc covers 100% of visible colours

Graphics provided by: JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
x.v.Colour and its logo are registered trademarks

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
To preserve the Full HD quality, the HD Everio features optical image stabilization, avoiding thesignal degradation caused by electronic image stabilization, which might be particularly noticeablein HD footage. In short, HD Everio matches its high-definition recording capability with a proven
HD lens section that has proven its value in the broadcast industry.

4Various Shooting Assist Functions
While HD Everio camcorders offer fully
automated operation for point-and-shootsimplicity, they also offer a wide range ofmanual controls. These include a manual
focus ring, manual white balance,
exposure control, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and sharpness control. In addition,a Focus Assist function displays the edge of the in-focus elements in colour while the rest of theimage is black-and-white, making it easy to check which image elements are in focus. And a Zebra
function displays a striped pattern across highlight areas on the image in the LCD monitor, making
it easier to manually set the exposure.

High Capacity HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Depending on the model, HD Everio camcorders feature either an embedded 120GB or 60GB
hard disk drive, allowing upwards of 10 hours (120GB model) or five hours (60 GB model)
recording at the highest quality FHD mode. In addition to this mode, three more are offered to let
the user choose the appropriate mode for any situation. These is an SP mode with a resolution of1440x1080 and maximum bit rate of 22 Mbps., LP mode offering the same resolution but at aslower maximum bit rate of 15 Mbps., and an HDV-i.LINK streaming compatible constant bit rate
1440 CBR mode.

Record ModeFHD Mode

RecordResolution
1920x1080i

SP Mode1440x1080i

LP Mode1440x1080i

1440CBR*Mode

1440x1080i

CODEC
Video/Audio
MPEG2-TS /MP2 (MPEG1
Layer 2)
MPEG2-TS /MP2 (MPEG1
Layer 2)
MPEG2-TS /MP2 (MPEG1
Layer 2)
MPEG2-TS /MP2 (MPEG1
Layer 2)

System Bit Rate

Recording Time(120GB / 60GB)
approx. 10hr / 5hr

Variable Bit Rate
(VBR): Max 30Mbps
Ave. 26.6Mbps
VBR: Max 22Mbpsapprox. 14hr / 7hrAve. 19Mbps
VBR: Max 15Mbps
Ave. 11Mbps

approx. 24hr / 12hr

Constant Bit Rate(CBR): 27Mbps

approx. 10hr / 5hr*For HDV compatible stream via i.LINK

PC-less Archiving using Exclusive DVD Burner
By connecting the GZ-HD6/HD5 directly to the optional CU-VD40 HD Everio SHARE STATION via
USB, , the user can burn HD 12cm DVD discs to make backups and permanent archives of
selected scenes in any desired order with just a few simple steps. There are several options forselecting clips to be burned to disc -- all clips, manual selection of specific clips, clip files not yet

5copied, by date, video playlists created in-camera and comprised of multiple user-selected clips, orby event type for those clips that have been tagged with an icon representing an event category(e.g. birthday, baby, graduation, vacation, etc.).

Full Complement of Interfaces
HD Everio camcorders are equipped with three digital interfaces – USB, HDMI and Firewire/i.LINK.
USB is primarily for file saving, HDMI for digital viewing on large screen displays, andFirewire/i.LINK streams high definition video in full resolution or the 1440CBR mode. Highdefinition video streamed by Firewire/i.LINK in the 1440CBR mode is HDV-compatible and allows
footage to be edited using HDV-compatible software (functionality might be limited with someapplications). HD recorded material is down-converted for output in DV over Firewire/i.LINK, or instandard definition via the analogue component/ S-Video/ composite output.

High Value Software Supplied
For editing and archiving via PC, the HD Everio comes with the CyberLink BD Solution software
suite for Windows. This includes PowerDirector for HD video editing, PowerProducer for authoringhigh definition Blu-ray discs and DVD-Video discs, and PowerCinema for HD file management andplayback. Also included is a plug-in that works up to 1920x1080i with Apple iMovie HD and Final
Cut Pro video software for the Macintosh.

Specifications
Model name

GZ-HD6

GZ-HD5

Audio/video
recording andplayback format

MPEG-2 TS/ MPEG-1 Audio Layer II

Image sensor

1/5-inch, 0.57 mega-pixel CCD x 3(Effective area: Video: 0.53 mega-pixel each)
CCD Block output 2.27 Megapixel (2.14 Megapixel effective)

Lens(35mm lensequiv.)
Filter diameter
Minimumbrightness

Video: F Wide(1.8)-Tele(1.9): f=3.3mm-33mm (35mm lens equiv.: 39.5mm-395mm)
Optical 10x Zoom (digital 200x zoom)
43.0 mm (0.75 mm pitch)
７ Lux (Auto Slow-shutter: 1/30, sensitivity up: AGC)

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Microphone
MonitorViewfinder
Still Format
Hard disk
capacity
Interfaces
Power Source
Approx. power
consumption
Dimensions(W x H x D)

Stereo207,000-pixel 2.8-inch colour LCD (16:9 wide screen)
269,000-pixel 0.57-inch colour LCD
JPEG (supports DCF, DPOF and PRINT Image Matching III)
120 GB

60 GB

HDMI output, USB mini-connector, S output terminal, AV output (φ3.5mm mini plug) terminal,
component output cable, Firewire/ i.LINK output, microSD card slot
(AC adapter) DC 11.0V, (Battery) DC 7.2V

Approx. weight

7.1 W

6.9 W

79 x 73 x 138 mm(including maximum extrusion)
505g (1lb 1.8oz),590g (1lb 4.8oz)
while shooting including battery

78 x 73 x 130 mm(including maximum extrusion)
480g (1lb 0.9oz),565g (1lb 3.9oz)
while shooting including battery3Approx. continuous shooting time (typical time including zoom in parentheses)*Battery typeModel
HD5Using LCD monitor

HD6BN-VF815

BN-VF823

1 hour and 25 min.
(40 min.)1 hour and 20 min.
(40 min.)

2 hours and 5 min(1 hour)
2 hours(1 hour)

3Approx. video shooting capacity*
Image size
Image mode
GZ-HD6 (120GB)
GZ-HD5 (60GB)
microSDHC card
(sold separately) 4GB

1920 x 1080 pixels
FHD
10 hours
5 hoursSP
14 hours
7 hours

1440 x 1080 pixels
LP
24 hours
12 hours

1440CBR
10 hours
5 hours-25 min.

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-*3 Continuous shooting time and typical shooting time are approximate. To record video, a microSDHC card with Class 4 orhigher performance is required. microSD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and microSDHC memory cards (4GB) have beentested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording
failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
4Approx. number of stills*
Image size
Image mode
512MB
1GB
2GB
4GB

1920 x 1080 pixels
Fine/ Standard
535/ 8401065/ 1670
2115/ 3225
4220/ 6445

1440 x 1080 pixels
Fine/ Standard
705/ 1110
1405/ 2205
2785/ 4380
5565/ 8750

1024 x 768 pixels
Fine/ Standard
1415/ 2225
2810/ 4115
5575/ 8765
9999/ 9999

640 x 480 pixels
Fine/ Standard
3465/ 6235
6870/ 9999
9999/ 9999
9999/ 9999

*4 Number of still pictures is approximate.

Provided Accessories
To be announced
CD-ROM Contents“Digital Photo Navigator (for Windows® )”CyberLink BD Solution™ “Power Cinema™ NE for Everio (for Windows® )”“PowerDirector™ 6NE (for Windows®)” “PowerProducer™ 4NE (for Windows® )”QuickTime component for Everio (for Macintosh) ”
PC Connection Kit Requires the Following OS<Windows® >Digital Photo Navigator

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CyberLink BD Solution™
Microsoft ®: Windows® XP Home Edition(SP2) / Professional(SP2) (Pre-install model)*It must be equipped with a standard USB 2.0 interface.
Microsoft ®: Windows® Vista™ Home Basic / Home Premium (32-bit edition, pre-installed)
CPU: Intel® Pentium ® 4, at least 3.2GHz
Intel® Core™Duo, at least 1.66GHz recommended.
®
Intel Pentium ® Mat least 1.8GHz
RAM Windows® XP: At least 512 MB, at least 1GB recommended
Unused space on hard disk drive: Approx. 750 MB or up needed. When creating a Blu-ray
disc, 30GB or up is required. (60GB or up is recommended).
<Macintosh>“QuickTime component for Everio”
Hardware: Macintosh with 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4/G5, or Intel® Processors.
(Intel® Core™Duo at least 1.66GHz recommended)*: It must be equipped with a standard USB 2.0 interface.
OS: Mac OS X (10.4.4 to 10.4.11,10.5.1)
RAM: at least 512 MB, at least 1GB recommended
Above conditions do not guarantee operations of all PCs with provided USB 2.0 interfaces.
Above conditions are as of January 30, 2008. They are subject to change.
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States andother countries.
Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime iMovie, and Final Cut Pro are registered trademarksof Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States.
HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited(JVC).
Other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Product outer design and specifications may be changed without notice.
Details will be available in the JVC catalogue and on the JVC website.

CU-VD40 Everio DVD Burner -- Specifications
Whileconnectingwith Everio
GZ-HD5/HD6Interface
5Discs that CU-VD40 supports*
Recording format
VideoStill
Interface cable
Interface
Data buffer capacity

USB 2.0
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL
Data
Data
Provided USB cable
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
2 MB
DVD-R
Max. x8
DVD-RW
Max. x4
DVD-R DLMax. x4
DVD-R
Max. x12
DVD-RW
Max. x12
DVD-R DLMax. x8
CD-R
Max. x10
CD-RW
Max. x10
DVD-ROM
Max. x5
CD-ROM
Max. x10
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL,CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD Extra, Video CD, Mixed CD, CD-R,CD-RW'Windows® XP Home Edition / Professional (pre-installed)'Windows Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium (32-bitedition, pre-installed)®
®
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or up®
(Pentium 4 2GHz or up recommended)

Writing
Data transmission
speed
Reading

WritingCompatible
10
discs*

ReadingOS
Whileconnectingwith PCOSCPURAM128 MB or up (256 MB or up recommended)

Interface cables

Provided USB cable with Everio
CyberLink PowerProducer 4NE (provided with Everio, forDVD creation)
CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite (provided, for data writing)Support software8

Discs created by connecting the burner and the Everio
camcorder
Discs created with provided software (such as MPEG2)
HDMI output: Auto->480p->1080i->720p
Component video output: 480i->480p->1080i->720p
Composite video: 480i
Analogue Audio output: Stereo
JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONYJVC
JVC, Verbatim
171 mm x 56 mm x 262 mm
Approx. 1.4 kg
1.7A

Support discs
Playbackfunctions

Output terminals

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Recommended discs*

DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-R DL

Dimensions (W x H x D)
WeightStandard current*5: The CU-VD40 does not support 8-cm discs.
*6: Depending on the disc the CU-VD40 may not function optimally, so using manufacturers’ media
mentioned above that was tested with the CU-VD40 is recommended.
HDMI cable is not included with the CU-VD40.
The CU-VD40 does not support Macintosh.
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®
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States andother countries.
Other names of companies and products are registered trademarks of those companies.
Product outer design and specifications may be changed without notice.
Details will be available in the JVC catalogue and on the JVC website.

###For further information, please contact:Ken Tsuji
ManagerCorporate Communications Department
JVC Europe Ltd.
T: +44 20 8208 7660
F: +44 20 8450 9094
tsuji@jvc.co.uk
Or contact your local JVC PR representative in your country – more info on www.jvc-europe.com

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