JVC presents new live IP production solutions, 4K displays and HDR

Its stand at IBC is conceived under a concept of production spaces for sporting events, hosting various product innovations and technology demonstrations, all aimed at achieving greater speed, better efficiency and lower costs in workflows.

At this year's edition of IBC, JVC presents at its stand a wide variety of solutions for live IP production. On this occasion, the stand is designed under a concept of production spaces for sporting events, hosting various product innovations and technology demonstrations, all aimed at achieving greater speed, better efficiency and lower costs in workflows.

Since the beginning of IP technology, JVC has been one of its promoters with the first IP camera solutions, and in the 2017 edition of this IBC, the brand continues to show the market its achievements and development potential in this area thanks to its latest achievements in streaming solutions integrated into cameras, the new ProHD system over linked cellular networks, Streamstar production mixers and also, the JVCVideocloud platform, JVC's own solution for hosting and content delivery.

JVC is demonstrating an integrated workflow, from capturing images on its ProHD and 4K cameras, to editing and inserting text and graphics, uploading content to a website or distributing through Streamstar's live streaming platforms.

ENG and PTZ with IP connectivity

JVC's streaming technology incorporated into many of its cameras has its versatility optimized by incorporating its own graphics capabilities in the ENG GY-HM200ESB model and the KYPZ100 robotic model.

This unique capability allows the operator to insert text and graphics directly from the camera, without the need for additional external equipment. In Sports mode, the GY-HM200ESB is compatible with graphic templates for multiple sports specialties, also allowing the results of the match or match to be updated live on the screen. In Broadcast mode, the camera produces a graphic for the lower third of the screen, ideal for news spots, press conferences or other live events.

This new functionality is presented for the first time at this IBC 2017 for this camera, and a demonstration of a prototype for the KY-PZ100 robotic camera, which makes it an original and exclusive solution for this type of PTZ cameras, in applications in auditoriums and concert halls, companies, worship centers or other spaces for holding events.

ProHD Bridge

JVC has announced a partnership with Peplink, a company specialized in SD-WAN solutions. Peplink uses multiple cellular connections combined to create a robust connection scheme for JVC's ProHD Wireless Bridge IP video system for live image streaming in multi-camera productions.

Its SpeedFusion technology links multiple 3G/4G/LTE channels and networks (Wi-Fi and cable), and is the core element of JVC's ProHD Wireless Bridge system, which acts as a remote transmission hub. The WBCELL200 in-vehicle mobile link and SpeedFusion create a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection and allow the ProHD Wireless Bridge platform to deliver live images of news, sports or any other type of content.

The result is a smart, affordable, flexible and reliable mobile broadcast system. The JVC Bridge Command Center (JVC Bridge Command Center) is designed for managing the entire system from a remote point.

Monitores DT-U UHD/4K

JVC presents two new production studio models at IBC, each with 10-bit 4K UHD LCD panels and 12-bit color process. The DT-U28 has a 28″ screen and the 31″ DT-U31 has native 4K resolution.
Both models support 12G SDI (4 times 3G HD-SDI), as well as including HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 for 4K compatibility. Thanks to the high resolution and 4 HD-SDI inputs, the DT-U series can also be used as a quadrant display, ideal for broadcast applications.

The DT-U28 and DT-U31 monitors support HDR specifications, including Hybrid Log Gamma 3D LUT tables. Colorimetry is expected to respond in the finished product to the REC2020 standard, with automatic calibration controllable by a professional sensor.

The monitors also include a vectorscope and waveform monitor, along with 16-channel audio level indicators plus a Display Port terminal for graphics devices. They are compatible with external UMD TSL data via RS-485 and other control tools, and can be controlled remotely via IP.

The manufacturer also presents a new range of monitors for production, consisting of 4 models from 17 to 27 inches, with 8-bit panels and 12-bit color process.

The DT-G series of monitors incorporate 3G HD-SDI inputs with loop, plus HDMI 2.0 and accept multiple signal formats, including upscaled 4K. Like the renowned DT-V series of studio and portable monitors for TV production, they include waveform monitor, vectorscope, histogram and audio level indicators for 16 channels. They feature a 4K pixel-by-pixel zoom function for any area of the screen, as well as 3D LUT adjustment tables with internal calibration process (optional USB sensor required).

The 4 models of this new DT-G range (DT-G17E, DT-G21E, DT-G24E and DT-G27E) can be powered by batteries in addition to a power outlet and can be controlled remotely via IP.
4K/60p HDR recording system

4K recording

JVC is carrying out demonstrations of a new 4K/60P recording solution at IBC 2017 at its stand, consisting of the GY-LS300CHE 4K camera with Super 35mm sensor together with the Ninja Inferno and Shogun Inferno recorders from Atomos. Various solutions for 4K/60p HDR image recording using JVC Log mode with enhanced color grading will also be presented.

Finally, it should be noted that in collaboration with Realtime Immersion, visitors can learn about the possibilities of the RTI Hawk system, an integration of a 360-degree vision camera with a Super 35 mm sensor and a virtual reality head-mounted monitor. The camera is compatible with 3K × 3K image reading, one of those suitable for 360-degree vision and for live broadcasting of sports content and entertainment events.

Combining the original optical system developed by RTI, the camera is capable of producing a lossless 360-degree view image without the need to combine different captures.