For Immediate Release:
April 12, 2005
JVC Releases Everio GZ-MC500 Digital Media Camera
A High Resolution Hard Disk Camcorder with Newly Developed
3-CCD Camera System
Creation of the World’s Ultimate*1 5-Mega class Still Performance in the
World’s Smallest and Lightest*2 Unit
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) announced today the Japanese release of the
Everio GZ-MC500 high-resolution digital media camera with a newly developed 3-CCD
camera system, as part of its popular new Everio lineup. The GZ-MC500 is a new type
of camcorder that utilizes a one inch Microdrive® removable hard disk as the recording
media.
With the world’s largest*1 5-mega class still picture memory, the camcorder comes in
the world’s smallest and lightest*2 compact unit, offering easy operation through
random access, and PC compatibility.
*1: For a home-use camcorder (as of April 12, 2005, according to a JVC survey)
*2: For a 3-CCD home-use digital camcorder (as of April 12, 2005, according to a JVC survey)
MSRP
(Yen: Tax
Included)
Product
description
Marketing
name
Release
Date
Monthly
Production
Model
Digital
media
Everio
GZ-MC500
Open
Early June
5,000 units
camera
Everio GZ-MC500 Digital Media Camera
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to easily enjoy taking high quality images whenever and wherever they like.
Other Features
1. Easy and convenient, handy and reliable picture taking, thanks to the hard
disk recording media
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Since it automatically starts from empty space on the disk, there is no risk of
recording over previously taken pictures.
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Any unwanted scenes during filming can be deleted on the spot.
No need for troublesome rewinding or fast forwarding. It has an index function
so that a desired scene can be quickly selected and replayed from a collection
of thumbnail images.
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Easy scene deletion or rearranging and other basic editing for playback can be
performed using the Playlist Video Clip Playback editing function.
Thanks to the double card slot, still image data can be easily transferred or
copied using the provided 4GB Microdrive® card that contains a one inch
removable hard disk drive, or a separately sold compact flash card or SD
memory card.
2. PictBridge support allows direct printing of images without a PC
Since the camera supports PictBridge, it can be connected via the USB terminal to a
compatible printer to easily print stills directly from the camera.
3. Software package for easy and original image production: from video editing
to disk writing
The accompanying software application for easy DVD recording and real video
editing allows users to enjoy making their own unique DVDs with ease.
4. A built-in pop-up flash allows bright picture taking even in dark locations
5. Wide-screen Video mode for high-resolution 16 x 9 video shooting
Provided Accessories
AP-V14 AC power adapter , BN-VM200 battery pack*4, S/ AV code, hand strap, lens cap, a
4GB Microdrive® card that contains a one inch removable hard disk drive, software
CD-ROM, exclusive USB cable (“A type” mini)
CD-ROM Contents (See the required OS on page7)
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Photo Navigator for Windows®
CyberLink DVD Solution “PowerDirector™ Express NE for Windows®”
“PowerProducer™ 2 Gold NE for Windows®” “PowerDVD™ 5 NE for Windows®”
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Optional Accessories (Japan)
Product Description
Battery Kit
Model Name
VU-VM10KIT
BN-VM200*4
VU-V840KIT*5
VU-V856KIT*4*5
AA-V200
MSRP (tax included)
13,440 yen
9,450 yen
Lithium-ion Battery
20,790 yen
31,290 yen
14,700 yen
998 yen
Long Hour Belt Holder Battery Kit
Battery Charger
DC Cord
VC-VBN800*5
Microdrive®
(4GB one inch hard disc drive)
CU-MD04J
Open
0.7x Wide Conversion Lens
1.4x Tele Conversion Lens
Carrying Case
GL-V0737*6
GL-V1437*6
CB-VM20
16,800 yen
16,800 yen
5,145 yen
Traveling Pouch
CB-V640
6,195 yen
*4: Lithium-ion Battery BN-VM200 and VU-V856KIT include a circuit to prevent over charge and discharge.
*5: DC code VC-VBN800 (sold separately) is needed to supply power from VU-V840KIT and VU-V856KIT
to a camcorder.
*6: When using the flash, the rim (or corners) of an image may not be included.
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Major Specifications
Format
NTSC Japan and the US standard SD-VIDEO format:
Video/ Audio MPEG-2 PS/ Dolby Digital
1/4.5-inch, 1.33 megapixel CCD x 3
Image Sensor
(Effective area: moving images: 690,000 pixels x 3,
Still images 1.23 megapixels x 3)
Video: F1.8-2.4: f=3.2-32 mm (Normal video 35 mm lens equiv. : 46.2-462 mm, optical 10x zoom
(digital 200x zoom)
Lens
Sill: F1.9-2.4: f=4-32 mm (Normal still 35 mm lens equiv.: 43-344 mm, optical 8x zoom filter
diameter 37mm)
Minimum
brightness
Monitor
18 Lx
130,000-pixel 1.8-inch Color LCD
Power Source
Power
(AC adapter) DC 11V, (Battery) DC 7.2V
5.5 W
Consumption
Approximate
Continuous
recording time
(actual recording
time)*7
1 hour (30 min.)
4 hours and 50 min.
(2 hours and 25 min.)
BN-VM200
VU-V840KIT
6 hours and 50 min
(3 hours and 25 min.)
VU-V856KIT
NTSC Japan and the US standard SD-VIDEO format:
Video/ Audio MPEG-2 PS/ Dolby Digital
Approx. 9 Mbps (CBR)
Format (video)
Ultra fine
Fine
Approx. 6 Mbps (CBR)
Approx. 4.5 Mbps (VBR)
Approx. 1.7 Mbps (VBR)
Recording mode
Normal
Economy
352 x 240
pixels
720 x 480 pixels
Video recording size
Video recording Mode
Ultra Fine
30 min.
Fine
Normal
60 min.
Economy
150 min.
2 GB
45 min.
(sold separately)
4 GB
One inch HDD*9
(such as Microdrive®)
Approximate
60 min.
90 min.
90 min.
120 min.
180 min.
300 min.
450 min.
(provided)
6 GB
Recording time*8
135 min.
(sold separately)
128 MB
2 min.
4 min.
8 min.
16 min.
3 min.
6 min.
4 min.
7 min.
10 min.
21 min.
43 min.
86 min.
SD memory card
(sold separately) *10
Compact flash card
(sold separately)*10
256 MB
12 min.
24 min.
15 min.
31 min.
512 MB
1 GB
JPEG (DCF compatible, supports DPOF and PRINT Image Matching II)
640x480 dots (VGA) 1280x960 dots 1600x1200 dots (UXGA)
Format (still)
Still picture recording size
Approx.
No.
Fine
Standard
Fine
Standard
Fine
Standard
Still picture recording mode
2 GB
9999
9999
3285
6575
9865
5675
2230
3670
Of
(sold separately)
4 GB
One inch
HDD
Still
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
4460
6690
7345
9999
(such as
Microdrive®)
(provided)
6 GB
(sold separately)
128 MB
780
1115
2225
210
420
350
705
140
280
225
455
SD memory
1555
256 MB
card (sold
3140
6040
4490
8635
845
1425
2745
570
920
512 MB
1 GB
separately)
1630
1095
1775
5
705
1420
2840
5680
9999
1115
2235
4465
8930
9999
210
420
350
710
135
275
225
455
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
Compact
flash card
(sold
840
1420
2840
5680
555
915
1685
3285
1115
2230
1835
3675
separately)
2 GB
2048x1536 dots
2560x1920 dots
Still picture recording size
Still picture recording mode
2 GB
Fine
Standard
Fine
Standard
1385
2150
900
1415
(sold separately)
4 GB
One inch
HDD*9
2775
4160
4305
6460
1805
2715
2835
4255
(provided)
(such as
Microdrive®)
6 GB
(sold separately)
85
170
350
675
85
135
270
55
85
175
355
685
85
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
SD memory
card (sold
110
225
435
55
550
separately)
1055
135
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
Compact
flash
175
350
700
1385
270
110
225
450
905
175
350
705
1415
545
card (sold
separately)
1095
2150
2 GB
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Above conditions are not guaranteed for all OSs of all PCs with USB connections.
Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States.
Voice memo
Linear PCM Digital Recording
recording format
48kHz/16bit
Stereo
16kHz/16bit
Stereo
8kHz/16 bit
Stereo
Recording mode
Fine
Standard
Economy
Approximate
voice memo
recording time*12
4GB
(provided)
6GB
.
.
.
320 min.
960 min.
1960 min.
One inch HDD
(such as Microdrive®)*9
.
.
.
525 min.
1590 min.
3195 min.
(sold separately)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
80 x 55 x 118 mm (including a lens hood)
330g ( 400g wile shooting*)
*Including a battery BN-VM200, a 4GB one inch hard disk, a lens cap, a hand strap
and a lens hood
Weight ()
.
Interfaces
S/ AV connector, USB connector, DC connector, Headphone connector
*7: Continuous recording time and actual recording time are approximate.
*8: Recording time is approximate. 1GB type of one inch HDD cannot be used. Regarding SD memory card, we recommend
Matsushita, Toshiba or SanDisk’s card. Regarding SD memory card and compact flash card, only high-speed type can be
used to record MPEG 2.
*9: CF+ Type II.
*10: In order to record MPEG-2 videos, high-speed type card is necessary. SD memory card (10MB/s)/ compact flash card
(40x or up).
*11: Number of still pictures is approximate. Regarding SD memory card, JVC recommends Matsushita, Toshiba or SanDisk’s
card (32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB). Regarding compact flash card, only high-speed type can be
used to record MPEG.
*12: Voice recording time is approximate.
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PC Connection Kit Require the Following OS
<Windows®>
Microsoft®: Windows® 2000 Professional/ Me (Pre-install model)
Microsoft ®: Windows® XP Home Edition / Professional (Pre-install model)
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Photo Navigator
CPU: Intel® MMX™ Pentium 200 MHz or up
RAM: 64 MB or up Terminal: UBS terminal provided
CD-ROM drive
Blank space of hard disc drive approx. 10MB or more needed (500MB or more
recommended)
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CyberLink DVD Solution
CPU: Intel®Pentium® III 700 MHz or up
(Pentium®4 2GHz or more recommended) RAM: 128 MB or more (256MB or more
recommended)
Blank space of hard disc drive: Approx. 350MB or more needed to install the program
(When DVD Video is created, 10GB or more needed, while Video CD is created, 1GB
or more needed)
<Macintosh>
This product and provided software are not compatible with Macintosh.
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For further information, please contact: Toshiya Ogata,
Senior Staff Manager, or
Fusako Adachi, Assistant Manager
Public Relations Office, Corporate Communications Department
Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC)
Tel:
+81-(0)3-3289-1458 Fax: +81-(0)3-3289-0376
E-mail: [email protected],
URL:
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