JVC Blu-ray Home Theater Gets DivX Certification

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DivX announced that JVC's first Blu-ray home theater system has received DivX certification. The JVC system is called the NX-BD3 and is the first entry into Blu-ray for JVC. The system allows for playback over wired and wireless home networks.

The certification will allow users to view DivX content on CDs or DVDs on the JVC system. DivX says that the products bearing its certified logo have been rigorously tested to ensure high-quality. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:32:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC XA-M40, XA-M20 and XA-M10 DAPs revealed

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JVC announces new portable audio players in Japan with the XA-M40, XA-M20 and XA-M10.
The new XA-M players differ only in memory configuration. The XA-M40 has 4GB, the XA-M20 2GB and the XA-M10 only features 1GB of storage.

The new JVC Victor branded players support MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, WAV audio formats and feature and FM tuner. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 04:03:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Gumy Air Earbuds

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JVC announced new ear buds today that are available in multiple colors called the JVC Gumy Air ear buds. The ear buds use a soft silicone rubber air cushion for the earpiece. The colors available are made to match the color range of the iPod Nano and shuffle.

The ear buds use an 11mm neodymium driver with high power and sensitivity. The cord is 1-meter long, friction noise reduction that has an iPhone compatible plug. The air cushion ear cushion changes shape offering the feel of custom ear buds. Read more

Posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:54:15 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC iPod LCD TVs LT-32P679, LT-42P789, LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789 ship

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JVC announces four new LCD TVs with integrated iPod dock. JVC's new TeleDock, a flip-down iPod dock at the base of the set, providing the new JVC P-Series a direct connection for playback through the TV.

The new iPod LCD TVs include the 32-inch LT-32P679, 42-inch LT-42P789, 47-inch LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789. The LT-32P679 is a 768p model, while the others offer 1080p resolution. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC LT-42X899, LT-47X899 and LT-52X899 LCD HDTVs ship

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JVC today announced the availability of a new line of LCD televisions powered by a JVC-developed next-generation high definition engine, Clear Motion Drive III.
The new full HD TVs are part of JVC's recently launched Procision series, a product line that features the company's most advanced technologies.
The new JVC Procision 1080p HDTVs include the 42 inch LT-42X899, the 47 inch LT-47X899 and the 52 inch LT-52X899. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC NX-PN7 docks iPod and iPhone at the same Time

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The new JVC NX-PN7 docking station offers two docks for your iPhone and iPod or for your wife's iPhone and your iPhone.

The JVC NX-PN7 accommodates two iPod players side-by side, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock's speaker system.
Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, and adding to the unit's versatility is a clock and timer.
In addition, there's an analog audio input for connecting other devices for playback. What's more, a video output makes it a snap to play downloaded video content back on virtually any television. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:49:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 Review

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Yesterday JVC announced the new JVC Everio GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD10. Today our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the currently available JVC Everio S GZ-MS100.

Quote from the review: "Admit it. You visit YouTube to watch talking cats, quickie news and video game items, music videos as well as ogling people around the world generally making fools of themselves. I do it too but haven’t Broadcast Myself—until getting the new JVC Everio S GZ-MS100 camcorder that’s specifically designed for recording and quickly uploading clips to the wildly popular site. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New JVC Everio GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 and GZ-HD10

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JVC has added three new high definition camcorders to its HD Everio line with the GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30, and GZ-HD10.

The JVC Everio GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 are the world’s first AVCHD and MPEG-2 dual-format camcorders, allowing access to the long time compression enabled by AVCHD, as well as MPEG-2’s editing and post-production environment.

The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 offer 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats to a 120GB (GZ-HD40) or 80GB (GZ-HD30) internal HDD. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:14:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Introduces Everio Camcorder for YouTube and More

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JVC added a new camcorder to its Everio S Series today called the GZ-MS100. The camcorder is designed to make the recording and uploading of videos to YouTube very simple. JVC says that despite the YouTube focus for the camcorder it offers a full fledged array of camcorder features.

The camera records to a SD card and weighs only 0.60 pounds. The camera includes CyberLink software for Windows computers and allows for uploading of video clips with one touch. The camera also has a one-touch button that limits recordings to 10 minutes perfectly sizing video clips for YouTube file size limitations. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC RA-P30 iPod Audio System and Alarm Clock

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JVC introduces a new Apple iPod portable audio system with alarm clock.

The JVC RA-P30 features include stereo speakers with 3D surround sound, FM radio, Alarm clock, remote control, AUX and AC adapter or AA batteries power supply. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 09:02:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC mulls scale back of Japan LCD TV Ops: Source

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By Kiyoshi Takenaka

TOKYO (Reuters) - Struggling electronics maker JVC is considering drastically scaling back its home-use LCD TV operations in Japan, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, in a move to focus on faster-growing overseas markets.
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Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Everio GZ-HD6 Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the JVC Everio GZ-HD6 digital camcorder. The reviewers gave the GZ-HD6 an Editor's Choice award.

Quote from the review: "At the January Consumer Electronics Show, a flotilla of high-def models were launched and they’re slowly coming to the proverbial store near you—including the new JVC GZ-HD6. This $1,399 USD camcorder is a far cry from the crappy MPEG-4 video makers readily available for a 100 clams. Although barely good enough for a YouTube opus, people buy them because they’re cheap—what a shock! Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC's New MiniDV Camcorders- GR-D870 and GR-D850

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JVC announced a pair of new MiniDV camcorders today called the GR-D870 and the GR-D850. These two camcorders both feature 35x optical zoom lenses and 2.7-inch LCD displays along with automatic backlight control.

The D870 has dual recording with Live Slow feature. This feature allows users to shoot still images and video at the same time. The Live Slow feature allows for slow motion video with audio commentary at the same time. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:45:49 CST | by Shane McGlaun

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 Camcorders

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Today JVC unveiled a pair of new HD Everio HDD camcorders that record in full 1080p HD format. The GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 are 45% smaller than previous JVC HD camcorders like the GZ-HD7 without giving up quality.

Both camcorders use a FUJINON HD lens and a progressive scan 3CCD imaging system. The JVC Gigabrid processing engine delivers the full HD recording capability. Both cameras output video at 1080p 60 fps via HDMI 1.3 with x.v. Color. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:45:07 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New JVC HP-RX900 and HP-RX700 Headphones

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JVC announces the HP-RX900 and HP-RX700 headphones in Japan.

The new over the ear JVC HP-RX900 features a 50mm driver and 7Hz to 26,000Hz frequency spectrum. JVC bundles a 1.5m (for 3.5m overall cable length) extension cord for using the headphones in combination with large screen TVs. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New JVC iPod TV

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JVC announces a line of LCD TV sets with integrated iPod dock at the CES 2008.

Each of the four new JVC HDTVs, including three full HD 1080p sets, features JVC’s new TeleDock, a flip-down iPod dock at the base of the set, providing a direct connection for playback through the TV. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Jan 2008 08:31:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC claims World’s thinnest LCD TVs at CES 2008

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JVC today unveiled the world’s thinnest LCD TVs with built-in tuners. The ultra thin Hitachi LCD TVs, which also are just 1.5 inch deep have an external tuner.

The new JVC line of super-slim Full HD TVs also weigh less and consume less power than conventional LCD TVs.
JVC’s new slim LCD TVs feature a cabinet that across most of its width measures a mere 1.5 inches (39mm) deep, with a maximum depth of just 2.9-inches (74mm) at the panel’s center. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Jan 2008 08:24:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Everio GZ-MG330, GZ-MG335, GZ-MG360, GZ-MG365 and GZ-MG730

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JVC introduces new Everio HDD camcorders at the CES 2008. The new slimmer Everio digital camcorder are apparently the world’s smallest hard drive camcorders again.

The new JVC Everio camcorders include five new ones in the Everio G lineup: GZ-MG330, GZ-MG335, GZ-MG360, GZ-MG365, and GZ-MG730. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Jan 2008 08:20:32 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC TH-L1 All-in-one Surround Sound Home Theater System Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the JVC TH-L1 All-in-one Surround Sound Home Theater system.

Quote from the review: "JVC, a well known and long-lived purveyor of consumer audio/video components, has released an all-in-one surround sound home theater speaker/receiver system, dubbed the JVC TH-L1. Read more

Posted on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the new JVC EVERIO GZ-HD3 digital camcorder. JVC announced the GZ-HD3 in July. The JVC Everio GZ-HD3 records onto an integrated 60GB hard-drive or onto SDHC memory cards.

Quote from the review: "It really is a HD World, as many Japanese companies have hyped for the last decade. A good example is the new JVC GZ-HD3, a hard disk based HD camcorder that’s the less expensive sibling to the GZ-HD7 released earlier this year. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Oct 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Victor to lay off 1,150 Employees

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Apparently you guys did not buy enough JVC TVs and JVC HDD camcorders. JVC plans to lay off 1,150 employees, which are about 18% of their work force.

The cost cutting plans come after JVC and Kenwood agreed to a capital and business tie-up back in July. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:29:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr