JVC debuts at IBC the Connected Cam family of cameras and integrated solutions for live content production

At IBC 2019, JVC launches its most powerful range of comprehensive solutions for IP production and streaming broadcasting, the most versatile and adaptable on the market.

With its portfolio of affordably priced cameras and system components, JVC has created the most adaptable IP video workflow available today, rescaling to any production volume in an end-to-end integrated chain with a reliable and flexible IP workflow.

With new portable live production and streaming solutions, JVC establishes a concept of IP connectivity that goes beyond the production process itself. Designed to carry out live coverage of sporting events, educational events and concerts, among others, these small “control rooms” incorporate a production mixer with 4 or 6 IP inputs (KM-IP4100 and KM-IP6000).

The system is compatible with NDI and with the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) streaming protocol. Among other functions, it incorporates an audio mixer, an internal character generator with pre-established templates, 4 DSK layers and clip storage memory with playback.

Connected Cam Studio It also includes features specific to live sporting event production, such as multi-channel automatic play replay, slow motion, and an integrated character generator for time and results data.

New BR-EN900 encoder

Whether in the studio, remote content production, ENG news capture or point-to-point HD contribution, the new BR-EN900 encoder is an important component of JVC's comprehensive IP production solutions. This portable encoder provides a broadcast quality from HEVC compression (H.265) up to 1080p60 at 10 bit and 4:2:2 sampling.

Completely hardware-based, its dual-encoding capability allows simultaneous H.264 and H.265 streaming for different recipients, such as hardware set-top boxes and content delivery networks (CDNs). When paired with the JVC BR-DE900 decoder released last year, the BR-EN900 is capable of providing up to 50% bandwidth savings compared to H.264.

VF-HP900 Studio Viewer

The new VF-HP900 is the studio viewfinder designed specifically for the new GY-HC900 Connected Cam 2/3″ camera. It has a 7″ monitor and WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200). It connects to the camera via a single cable that also allows the operator to control it from its respective control panel. Includes 3G-SDI, HDMI, DVI and composite video inputs, with ITU Rec.2100 (HLG and PQ) compatibility. Complete the setup with the SK-900J studio adapter kit, which includes adapters, handle and hood.

JVC also presents at this IBC 2019 a new remote control panel that allows you to control cameras connected to IP networks. It is an essential component for the operator both in the production studio and in remote coverage for the dissemination of images by streaming; Allows you to control and switch between multiple cameras in the studio or remotely. The control panel RM-LP250 It also incorporates function buttons that can be configured by the user through a simple web browser, allowing total customization.

GY-HC900 Upgrade

The firmware update 3.0 for the camera CGY-HC900 In its GY-HC900RCHE and GY-HC900RCHE versions it adds Apple ProRes recording capacity and integrated graphics. With this version it is possible burn ProRes HD to an SSD solid state drive installed in the camera expansion slot. It is possible to quickly access the contents of the unit for immediate editing. The update also includes the availability of integrated graphics for lower third of the screen or full screen inserts for both streaming output and recorded output.

Consequently, TV broadcasters and production companies can now add a watermark to live footage, identify people and events and embed graphic transitions for live programs (such as logos or icons) on the spot without needing to resort to any external generator.

The camera includes 3 2/3″ CMOS sensors for Full HD image capture, as well as a powerful and versatile IP connectivity engine for the generation of an integrated news production system in the field. The camera supports native recording in both MPEG-2 at 35 Mbps and H.264, among other formats, and offers an HDR mode so the operator can get more out of their creativity. The GY-HC900RCHE studio version, also with streaming and recording capabilities, attaches directly to the FS-900 studio adapter, configuring a highly productive and affordable FO studio camera solution.

GY-HC500 y GY-HC550

The GY-HC500 and GY-HC550 Connected Cam 4K cameras incorporate all the power and IP production performance that characterizes this range in a more compact camera design than its 2/3″ big sister. The 500 series of 4K streaming cameras include a 1-inch 4K CMOS image sensor, an integrated 20 zoom lens with ND filters and manual focus, zoom and aperture control rings.

Although the 500 Series can record in multiple 4K UHD and HD file formats to SDHC/SDXC cards, the cameras can also record on solid state drives (SSD) at 10 bit 4:2:2 using the codec Apple ProRes 422 and 50/60p frame rates. The capacity of HDR content recording and the function of HD slow motion They add more possibilities to production. The cameras can also record in other native 4K UHD and HD formats to accommodate different workflows; The GY-HC550 model also adds MPEG-2 and MXF file formats.

To respond to different production needs, these new compact cameras GY-HC500 (base model) and GY-HC550 (with advanced graphics and streaming), have subtitling options in the lower third of the screen and on the entire screen without having to resort to any external character generator. By pairing these cameras with the ProHD Pro Bridge, the GY-HC500 cameras achieve streams of streaming up to 20 Mbps Using SMPTE 2022 error correction, they have low latency (less than 500 ms), in addition to having video and audio return over IP (IFB). The GY-HC550 includes a dual external antenna with LAN, GPS and Zixi™ error correction with automatic repeat request (ARQ).

JVC also presents at IBC 2019 the new KA-EN200 streaming encoder with H.265/HEVC encoding, designed specifically for use with CONNECTED CAM cameras. This adapter can be inserted directly into the expansion slot available on both the GY-HC500 and GY-HC900 cameras, accepting resolutions up to 1920x1080 and reducing the bandwidth required by up to half compared to H-264.

New 4K production monitors

JVC presents new models of production and TV studio monitors, with panels LCD UHD/4K for installations of 4K monitoring in production and control rooms. The 17” and 24” DT-U17 and DT-U24 models share a native 4K UHD resolution. Ideal for critical monitoring and display applications both in the studio and in the field, these monitors use 10-bit LCD panels with 14-bit color processing to reproduce the highest quality image. A zero-latency imaging mode creates minimal delay, which is ideal for lip-syncing. IBC will also showcase two new 55” and 75” large format monitors with UHD resolution, designed for indoor Digital Signage applications. They incorporate a SoC system (System on Chip) that facilitates their use for content created offline or for content hosted and managed in the cloud.