JVC Debuts New Digital Camcorders

January, 2001 -- JVC's Video Division has introduced new DVD Audio/Video players, Digital Still Cameras, Digital CyberCams, MiniDV "DVL Series" Camcorders, Multi-Room/Multi-Source A/V Selectors and dual-format VCRs.

JVC is also enhancing its support of loyal customers and appealing to a wide range of new buyers with the launch of its proprietary "Video Community" - an online forum offering fun and interactive video activities for the whole family.

DVD Audio/Video player (XV-D723GD)
JVC is leading the industry with the introduction of its superior DVD Audio player, offering high-bit, high-sampling video D/A conversion, Video Fine Processing for fine picture adjustment, built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders, a new P.E. M. D. D. converter with 192kHz abd 24-bit video quantized and 96kHz and 24-bit audio resolution. This incredible package takes video playback to the next level with progressive scan output for truly sensational pictures.

STATE-OF-THE-ART DVD PLAYERS (XV-S45GD and XV-S65GD)
Both of JVC's newest DVD models are sure to appeal to a wide range of customers with independent Audio/Video construction to guarantee theatrical quality sound and picture quality, and a broad range of playback capabilities including DVD, CD-A, VCD, CD-R/RW, and MP3. Customers will appreciate JVC's with superb connectivity including component, S-Video, composite video, optical and coaxial digital output. A multitude of features make viewing more fun, including Search, Slow, Digest Play, Angle List, Strobe Play and Zoom Play.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA WITH 1080i HDTV OUTPUT (GC-QX5HD and GC-QX3HD)
JVC is breaking ground this year with its new 3.3 Megapixel cameras that deliver remarkably sharp, color-rich images. Both are easy to use and offer incredible picture quality. Even amateurs will be able to effortlessly produce moving video e-mail and high-impact still image.

JVC INTRODUCES NEW DIGITAL CYBERCAMS WITH 520-LINE RESOLUTION (GR-DV2000)
JVC's delivering a revolutionary new GR-DV2000 digital DualCam engineered to provide ultra-high quality digital video and digital still images, with picture performance that is among the industry's best at 520-lines of horizontal resolution. Cross-platform connectivity ensures seamless digital transfers via PC or multi-media cards, and the incorporation of the finest optics delivers the best pictures in every mode of shooting.

NEW DVL SERIES CAMCORDERS WITH "NIGHTALIVE" FUNCTION ENABLES EXTREME LOW LIGHT SHOOTING
JVC's latest invention is a new line of MiniDV camcorders in its renown DVL-Series, featuring high-band processing to deliver 520-lines of horizontal resolution. Other must-have features include JVC's own "NIGHTALIVE" feature for enhanced low-light shooting, digital still camera shooting, multiple shooting modes and direct digital transfer capabilities.

AMAZING FAMILY OF DIGITAL CYBERCAMS ARE PACKED WITH POWER (GR-DVM90 and GR-DVM80)
Once again, JVC is upping the ante with the launch of more innovative digital camcorders - this time with lightweight (under one pound) construction and a vast assortment of special video, snapshot and sound effects, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and DV input/output (i.Link/Firewire, IEEE1394 compliant) for digital multimedia system integration.

COMPACT VHS CAMERAS HAVE BOOSTED PERFORMANCE (GR-SXM730)
Stealing the show this year is JVC's comprehensive line-up of Compact VHS Cameras, offering outstanding technical features including JVC's new super low-light NIGHTALIVE capability, Digital Advantage functions for improved picture quality and performance, Super VHS Expansion (S-VHS-ET) for cross-medium recording, a new built-in battery charger with refresh function and much more!

NEW AND IMPROVED COMBINATION VCRs AND COOL VERTICAL VCR (HR-SVS2)
Building on the strong appeal of its MiniDV/S-VHS Dual Deck, JVC is now rolling out a newly improved version, the HR-DVS2. Offering a wide range of playback and editing options, this powerhouse delivers high quality images thanks to advanced digital image processing technologies and easy editing with built-in editing functions. JVC's new, space-age, executive-style vertical VCR is expected to draw crowds at CES as it incorporates all the superior engineering of traditional JVC VCRs in a new upright design that permits placement in small corners or out-of-the-way enclosures as well as the tri-colored backlit display that makes it look really funky!

JVC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative audio and video hardware, as well as related software products. For additional information on JVC's 2001 Video Division products, please contact Jessica Olsen or Allan Holland of JVC at 800-526-5308, or Barbara Brown of R&J at 973-331-1070, or visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com/.