With threeScarts,five surround speakers and a 100Hz picture,this set comfortably delivers all the basicsyou’dexpect, plusafewbonusessuch assplit-screen viewing of two channels. The AV32P10can’t match the sumptuous visuals of setsfrom Panasonic or Sony, and sound support is limited to Dolby Digital, but it’s an agreeable option if you need to keep the budgetdown.
JVC Professional 3 in 1
Recorder Ihe SR-DVM6O0 is i 3-nv1 video recorder DVD, Mini DV cassette, and 40GB hard disk recorder. ? Records to DVD-R. DVD-RW and DVD-RAM Discs
• MmiDV with DVCAM Playback
• Auto Repeat Playback Disc Authoring
• Bit-rate Optimizer for HDD to DVD Recording
• IEEE-13941/0 Interface
Canon
Canon’s HDV equivalent to its XL family of DV camcorders is the XL HI ($8,999). Like the JVC camcorders, this camcorder also includes the ability to remove the lens and put another on. The XL HI also has a significant number of film-like image settings, and a Professional Jackpack (HD SDI, genlock, and time code output).
JVC
The JVC GY-HD200 ($8,995) is designed more for electronic news gathering (ENG), along with digital cinematography and other forms of videography. It is very similar to the HD110, but has more features, including the extra ability to record in 60p and 50p in HDV mode.
The GY-HD250 ($10,995) is also similar to the GY-HD200 and GY-HD110, and is the most professional of its ProDV camcorders. This camcorder features HD SDI, genlock and time code output.
The HVR-V1 3-CMOS camcorder offers both 1080 progressive and interlace capture. It can shoot in 60i, 30p, and also the very popular 24p, for film-style recording. The progressive signal is “packaged” into a 60i “stream,” meaning the final output is interlaced, while retaining the progressive look. This makes it easier for consumers with older televisions to watch the video without any problems. This is known as 3:2 pulldown. The VI is similar to the FX7, but has far more professional-style controls.
JVC
The professional JVC HDV/ProHD camcorders, including the HD110 ($6,550), offer 720p recording and the ability to switch lenses. The HD110 can record in 30p, 25p, and 24p while in HDV mode and 60p, 50p, 24p, and 60i in DV mode.
Canon
As described earlier, the Canon XH Gl ($6,999) is very similar to the XH Al and the higher-end XL HI, except like the HI, it offers HD SDI, Genlock, and Time Code output, known as the Professional Jackpack.
