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D-9 Camcorders and VCRs


D-9 and Digital S

JVC has always made sure that every new video technology that it develops delivers the quality that is needed today, without making an investment in earlier technology redundant or limiting choice in the future. That customer-commitment is what makes JVC's D-9 format the logical choice for the migration to digital..
 


 

Originally known as Digital S, it was given the designation D-9 by SMPTE in the spring of 1999. D-9 uses a 50 Mbps compression scheme which has been widely recognized by the engineering community as the blueprint for digital broadcasting in the future and the ideal choice for HDTV production and broadcasting. JVC has worked with other leading manufacturers to make D-9 an open standard and is working on new SMPTE standards for interfacing D-9 compressed data.

 

What does this mean to you, the end-user? It means that finally there is an accepted, reliable digital video standard that delivers the high-end digital performance that broadcasters need - at a price that is comparable to many analogue systems. Using 4:2:2 colour component digital sampling and mild 3.3:1 compression with a data rate of 50 Mbps and robust 1/2-inch tape, JVC's D-9 provides superior image quality that rivals even the highest priced digital systems. Ideally suited for the higher resolution demands of 16:9 images as well as for standard 4:3, D-9's exceptional image quality sustains itself from acquisition through multi-generation editing, special effects and up-conversion.

 

JVC has already developed a full range of D-9 products :

  • Camcorders
  • Docking Portables
  • Editing Recorders
  • Source Players
The world-wide family of standard D-9 products has already established a solid reputation for its high-quality pictures, cost efficiency, reliability, and unlimited future potential.

 

Some Advantages of D-9

  • High-quality performance
    • 4:2:2 Component
    • Lossless 3.3:1 DCT compression ratio and data rate of 50Mbps
    • 4-channel PCM audio
    • Ready for 16:9 aspect ratio
    • Multi-generation performance
  • Compact and lightweight
  • 124-minute recording / playback with a single 1/2" tape
  • Rugged Design with low maintenance and running cost
  • System Flexibility
  • SDTI data exchange
  • Pre-read function
  • Slow motion playback

 

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