LAS VEGAS – At NAB, JVC (www.pro.jvc.com) is previewing a file-based recording solution that combines affordable solid-state memory and long length hard disk recording. The MR-HD200U is a new camera-mounted media recorder that attaches directly to any of the company’s ProHD 200 Series camcorders.
The MR-HD200U records on non-proprietary Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) solid-state memory, in a compact unit that can be permanently attached to JVC’s ProHD cameras. A single 16GB SDHC memory card can store 1.6 hours in the 720p mode and approximately 1.2 hours in 1080i mode. The unit also features a built-in hard disk drive for extended recording times of up to 10 hours. The recorded image is the same, whether captured to solid-state memory or the hard disk drive.
The MR-HD200 records natively in a choice of either QuickTime or MPEG2 transport stream files. The interchangeable module can be detached from the camera for editing from the built-in hard disk drive. When using Apple’s Final Cut Pro, editing can be done directly from the drive module, eliminating the process of transferring files into the computer.
The MR-HD200 is expected to be available in the 4th quarter of this year.
