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Hands-on and unboxing: JVC Everio HD40 camcorder

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 4th 2008 at 8:03PM Featured Story


We got a chance to peek JVC's latest line of Everio camcorders in a controlled environment a few weeks back, but we finally managed to snag a retail HD40 (that's the flaship model in this series) and take it off to our own special corner. Of course, we tackled the first things first: unboxing and hands-on. Early impressions are that the unit is surprisingly light, though it's on the bulky side. Granted, there is 120GB of storage in there, so it may be a fair trade off for some. We're letting the battery charge up and plan to shoot some video with it over the weekend; we'll be writing up a full review here shortly. 'Til then, enjoy the gallery below (complete with comparison shots with the impressive Samsung SC-HMX20C).

JVC's 42-inch LT-42SL89 / 46-inch LT-46SL89 LCD HDTVs nab July ship date

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 24th 2008 at 8:24AM


Dust those cobwebs out and strain that memory, won't you? Surely you haven't forgotten about JVC's pair of "world's thinnest" LCD HDTVs; after all, they were just announced at CES. Whatever the case, the 42-inch LT-42SL89 and 46-inch LT-46SL89 HDTVs are both proud members of the outfit's Procision series and boast a cabinet that "across most of its width measures a mere 1.5-inches, with a maximum depth of just 2.9-inches at the panel's center." Of course, each set also includes a TV tuner, three HDMI inputs, two component jacks and one S-Video / VGA port to complement the USB picture viewer, illuminated remote and touch-sensitive buttons on the front panel. Both super-slim units will hit retail stores next month for $1,899.99 and $2,399.99, respectively.

[Via FarEastGizmos]

$50 JVC SXXSW6000 5.1 surround system gets reviewed

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 18th 2008 at 8:33PM


Sure, it's easy to get a great sounding system when money ain't a thang, but what if you're on the hunt for a 5.1-channel surround sound system from a company you've heard of in the last decade... and you've only got $50? Enter JVC's SXXSW6000, which is being sold now at Wal-Mart for a staggeringly low $49.88. The critics over at Sound & Vision actually took the plunge and decided to put the incredibly inexpensive system through the paces. Miraculously, reviewers found that the system wasn't nearly as bad as one might expect, even proclaiming that it was "definitely worth $50." Still, the kit had its flaws, particularly when trying to handle loud explosions, throaty voices and any manner of bangs / crashes. All in all, S&V couldn't really knock these guys considering just how cheap they were, but they still recommended that you hold off and save up until you could throw a few Benjamins on a real system.

Hands-on with JVC Everio HD10, HD30 and HD40 camcorders

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 17th 2008 at 8:25PM


As chance would have it, Philips wasn't the only outfit in the Big Apple showing off new kit today. Engadget Classic moseyed on over to check out JVC's newest line of handheld camcorders, and while there weren't any real surprises, you know you can't resist taking a look.

JVC's trio of AVCHD 1080i Everio hard disk camcorders

by Thomas Ricker, posted Jun 16th 2008 at 6:14AM


JVC's disk-based Everio lineup of HD camcorders are being met by a trio of newcomers this morning. The 120GB GD-HD40 ($1,300) and 80GB GZ-HD30 ($1,000) offer 10- and 6-hours of full 1,920 x 1,080 / 17Mbps AVCHD recordings, respectively, from a 1/3-inch, 2.68 megapixel CMOS sensor -- a first for the previously all-CCD based family. They can also record in an editing software-friendly 27Mbps MPEG-2 TS format if desired. The AVCHD-only GZ-HD10 ($800) model scales back the disk to 40GB, the lens, LCD, and sensor to achieve the lower price tag. All three offer 10x, Konica Minolta HD optical zoom lenses, an accessory shoe, up-converted 1080/60p HDMI out, and a microSDHC slot. Available in August, that's when.

JVC announces MPEG-2 / H.264 dual codec LSI chip

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 9th 2008 at 8:36AM


As the camera / camcorder world continues to embrace video sharing sites, it's no surprise to see this little critter emerge from the labs of JVC-Victor. The pictured dual codec LSI chip handles both MPEG-2 and H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC formats, theoretically cutting out the painful encode process from YouTube uploads. Granted, most of the technobabble behind the thing is lost in machine translation, but we do get the idea that it'll start showing up in the outfit's Everio line shortly.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

JVC unveils duo of VHS / DVD / HDD recorders

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 4th 2008 at 7:04PM


For the folks that just can't let go, JVC is introducing a new duo of recorders that handle VHS, DVD and HDD-based logging. Predictably, the DR-HX500 holds 500GB while the DR-HX250 gets a 250GB drive, and outside of that, both units are identical. You'll find a built-in analog / digital TV tuner, an HDMI socket and all the dubbing features you (or your grandmother) can handle. It should be noted that digital TV recordings can only be stored on the HDD, but it is possible to capture a digital show there while copying an analog broadcast to VHS / DVD. The pair is all geared up to land in multi-generational homes this July, with prices being pegged at ¥95,000 ($906) and ¥75,000 ($715), respectively.

[Via Pocket-lint]

JVC hitting the pavement with summer road trip

by Steven Kim, posted May 26th 2008 at 8:44PM

JVC Hi-Def Experience
The company soon to be known as JVC Kenwood Holdings is kicking off its six month long summer road trip this month to show its wares to the masses. There are 30 pushpins on the "JVC Hi-Def Experience" map, spread across 19 states. That's a lot of ground to cover, so there are two teams -- one for the East and another for the West. The stops will coincide with local events, such as NASCAR races, fairs and festivals. This looks to be a JVC-only event -- Kenwood car stereos which seem like a natural fit for NASCAR events aren't featured. Check out the event web site and see where to go to get some quality time with Everio camcorders, P-series LCDs (with iPod docks and no longer available in Japan), or the Pioneer Kuro doppelganger HD100 projectors. If you catch it, share the details in the comments below!

[Via TWICE]

JVC, Kenwood to merge under JVC Holdings

by Steven Kim, posted May 12th 2008 at 4:58PM

JVC Kenwood mergerEvery bean-counter knows that falling prices and shrinking margins add up to one thing - cost-cutting pressure. Now we get word that JVC and Kenwood are merging underneath a single holding company, aptly named JVC Kenwood Holdings. Hopes are high for the new company, with plans to quadruple profit in three short years by focusing on car and home audio. Expect to see more of this kind of merger/acquisition activity, especially among small- to medium-sized companies as more competition -- especially from South Korea and China -- ramps up. Every JVC share will be exchanged for two shares in the new company, while Kenwood stock will get a 1-for-1 rate. JVC definitely got the better end of the deal, with JVC's president continuing on in that role with the new company. It will be interesting to watch how this might affect Kenwood/Bain Capital bidding for D&M Holdings.

EDIT: the new company will be called JVC Kenwood Holdings, not JVC Holdings. - Thanks, dcny!

JVC's 8K4K D-ILA chip enables one display to produce Super Hi-Vision images

by Darren Murph, posted May 2nd 2008 at 8:28AM


Well, excuse us very much. JVC just came storming through like a model on a runway with its all new D-ILA chip, and you can bet it's worthy of paying attention to. Just under a year after the firm unveiled its 4K2K D-ILA chip, it's now trumpeting the almighty 1.75-inch 8K4K, which touts the "world's highest 35-megapixel pixel count," which is roughly equal to 17x full HD resolution. Not impressive enough for you? It also gives whatever projector it's in the ability to display Super Hi-Vision imagery all by its lonesome. Sadly, JVC left us hanging when it came to finding out when this gem would be available in consumer wares, but there's still a few trade shows left to go this year for it to make an appearance.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

JVC dropping out of Japan's consumer LCD biz

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 16th 2008 at 8:01AM


In yet another flat panel shake up, the Nikkei is reporting JVC is going to pull the plug on its consumer LCD TV business in Japan, to focus on the European and U.S. markets (our iPod docks and thin screens are safe). Despite selling 300,000 units in Japan last year, its market share shrank to just 2.7%, and Reuters reports the company's stock has risen 11% on the news. With more cooperation among the biggest manufacturers driving prices down, its place as a high end brand based on advanced picture quality has slipped (sound like anyone else?). Expect official word April 25 when JVC unveils its latest earnings result and LCD strategy going forward, but we admit a morbid curiosity about how this will affect the Snap and Gesture HDTV's development.

[Via Reuters]

Projector Reviews breaks down the best 1080p projectors

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 1st 2008 at 9:36AM


We know, trying to digest all of the 1080p projectors out at the moment is a fairly daunting task, but thankfully, the hard-working folks over at Projector Reviews took on the challenge for you. In its latest roundup of "best 1080p projectors," the Panasonic PT-AE2000U, Epson Home Cinema 1080p UB and JVC DLA-RS2 took home the gold in the entry-level, mid-range and high-end categories (respectively). Still, quite a few other beamers came exceptionally close to winning it all, so be sure and hit the read link below to figure out which one is right for you (and your budget).

[Via AboutProjectors]

JVC lets you know it can bring video to your next party

by Steven Kim, posted Mar 19th 2008 at 7:33AM

JVC unveils RSVP2 video processor
Never mind the bad headline joke -- JVC took the wraps off its pro-level video processor, the RSVP2 (Reference Series Video Processor), at EHX. If it's good enough for pros, it will do just fine in high-end home settings. Send in video to any of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs and out pops a 1080p-24/25/50/60 signal. The THX-approved magic inside the box will also allow you to remap the color space of the input signal with 14-bit accuracy. Dedicated scalers are definitely in the upper-crust of the market, but getting this kind of functionality for $3695 would have been unimaginable even just a short while ago. Keep the prices coming down, and we'll keep our dreams alive!

[Via WidescreenReview]

JVC's DLA HD100 1080p D-ILA projector gets reviewed

by Darren Murph, posted Mar 15th 2008 at 8:19AM


While we managed to get up close and personal with JVC's beastly DLA HD100 at CEDIA last year, the folks over at CNET were able to spend a bit of quality time with the 1080p D-ILA beamer to determine if in fact it was worth the cheddar. On the plus side, the projector demonstrated excellent black level performance and featured a "superb" contrast ratio, but those high points were quickly overshadowed by the "terribly inaccurate primary colors, which caused severe over-saturation." As for features and connectivity options, everything was quite satisfactory, and in most respects, this device did exactly what it was supposed to. Still, the nagging color issues kept an otherwise stellar unit from garnering high praise, and when a PJ demands upwards of $6,000, there's just no room for visual quirks.

JVC and Funai hold hands, enter into LCD partnership

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 30th 2008 at 2:43AM


Before long, we suppose all of these mainstays in the LCD biz will have at least one firm watching their back. The next pair of outfits to purportedly sync up is JVC and Funai, which are -- according to an "industry source" -- joining hands to "jointly develop and supply LCD television sets." Of course, such an alliance is far from extraordinary at this point, but this particular partnership will apparently enable JVC to supply Funai with sets made in Mexico, after which Funai will sell them under its own brand name in North America. Meanwhile, JVC will be marketing LCD HDTVs in Europe produced by a Funai plant in Poland. Moving forward, it's said that the two hope to collaborate on a TV to be released in 2009, but as of now, bigwigs from both firms have yet to confirm or deny these reports.




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