JVC SR-DVM700 User manual

One-of-a-kind, three-in-one Deck
incorporating MiniDV, DVD and HDD;
packed with professional features.
Three-in-One Video Recorder
MiniDV, DVD and Hard Disk Drive
SR-DVM700
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Professional Photographer of Events such as Weddings
•Creation of “approval
copies” for local distri-
bution and reviewing
• DVD copy of the final
video program from
NLE
• Rapid reproduction of
multiple DVD copies at
8x speed
JVC introduces the innovative SR-DVM700 three-in-one video recorder. It incorporates the all-digital
formats of MiniDV, 250GB HDD, and DVD in a compact package with various editing methods and
six types of dubbing capabilities. What’s more, DV native format recording to HDD can be enjoyed
for extended NLE compatibility. The model is equipped with an RS-232C interface to further
enhance system applications. Thanks to these advantages, the SR-DVM700 is ideal for both
home users and professionals as it makes media duplication and professional archiving of existing
analog footage easier than ever.
The SR-DVM700 records three formats in both
directions to enable 6-way recordings with
DV/MPEG2 real-time encoding.
■ Various Playback/Recording Formats
The SR-DVM700 can record and playback various DV, DVD and CD discs as well
as transferring them to and from the HDD. Please refer to the specifications for
further details.
Compatible Video Sources DV IN: Digital hardware (NLE system with DV out,
player/recorder with DV out). Y/C or composite IN: Analog hardware (VHS/
S-VHS deck, VCR with YC or composite OUT). MiniDV cassettes.
■Multi-format Capability (DVD)
The SR-DVM700 is capable of recording and playing back different DVD formats.
These includes recording & playback of DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM as well
as playback of +R or +RW.
■Auto Error Correction System (MiniDV)
Reduces annoying block noise that may occur when playing back DV and
DVCAM™ tapes.
■DVCAM Playback (MiniDV)
The SR-DVM700’s MiniDV deck is capable of playing back DVCAM tapes recorded
on the small DVCAM cassette. Recordings can be dubbed to the DVD or HDD,
preserving the high quality expected from digital video and professional DV sources.
■RS-232C Interface
An RS-232C control interface
equipped with a standard DB9 con-
nector is available for the following various
functions, making it useful for professional appli-
cations, including home projection installations.
■ IEEE 1394 Interface
A convenient IEEE 1394 bus interface makes for easy direct connection
to NLE systems or to a PC for downloading, editing and archiving.
■ Video Output Terminal with BNC Connector
(Composite)
■ External Wired Remote Terminal
■Auto Repeat Playback Discs can be Made
The Auto Repeat function is very convenient when constant or repeated video
playback is required such as when DVD discs are used for company receptions
or storefront demos.
■Last Function Memory and Mode Lock
The SR-DVM700 is fully equipped with beneficial video editing functions that
improve efficiency in the professional production environment. For example, Last
Function Memory stores the last function performed in the memory and always
resumes operation from that point while Mode Lock helps to protect against
unintentional erasure of recordings.
■Totally Suppressed OSD Function
Key Applications
6-way
Recording!
Multiple Capabilities for Creating and Recording!
The SR-DVM700 will produce a professional-looking,
high-quality DVD with smooth video edits, chapter-
ing, and menu backgrounds whatever the original
video source material may be. What’s more, the
SR-DVM700 simplifies DVD disc creation of finished
video material in a highly professional manner with-
out making it necessary for the user to have high PC
or editing skills. Here are some key applications:
• ON/OFF
• Deck Select
• Play / FF / RW
• Stop / Pause
• Record
• Menu Operation
• Finalize
• Playlist / Title
Direct Select
• Playback Speed
Direct Control
• etc.
Functions may vary depending on the NLE software used.
DVD Package
MiniDV Package
DVCAM tape SR-DVM700
PC
Final Package
DVD Creation
DVCAM
playback
MiniDV (DVCAM)
Camera
MiniDV tape SR-DVM700 DV input
PC
Final Package
DVD Creation
To End User
DVD Package
To End User
DVD
MiniDV
DVD
Final deliveries are made
to the client (newlyweds),
post-production company,
broadcaster, etc.
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■ Bit-rate Optimizer for HDD to DVD Recording
This system analyzes the content as it is recorded on the HDD and then assigns
optimum bit rates — low for simple scenes, high for complicated scenes — to
ensure optimum picture quality while calculating disc capacity.
■ Selectable Recording Times and Data Rates
Depending on the application, the most appropriate recording time and data rate
can be selected. Copying of synchronized-edited material from HDD to DVD is
normally performed at single speed (x1); however, this can be increased eight-
fold*. This means that by copying the synchronized-edited recording first to the
DVD-R, then back to the HDD, and finally dubbing it at normal speed, reproduc-
tion of DVD discs can be performed up to eight times quicker.
*When copied to DVD-R at the maximum recording speed: 64 times in FR480 mode.
■ 18 Pre-installed and User-
customizable Background
Patterns (DVD)
For extra convenience and DVD video production
with added originality, the SR-DVM700 makes
available 18 pre-installed background pat-
terns. The pre-installed patterns can be
modified by the user to create personal
templates by inserting original pho-
tographs or graphics of their choice.
■Extended Recording with High-resolution Pictures
(DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R VR mode)
Horizontal resolution in the LP (4-hour)
mode of a conventional DVD recorder is
approximately 250 lines (1/2D1) but the
SR-DVM700 provides more than 350 lines
(2/3D1). Content that is longer than 2 hours
can be recorded on a disc without any
decrease in picture quality.
■250GB HDD
The 250GB hard disk drive offers high-storage capacity with extended recording
times of up to 473 hours*.
*When recorded in FR480 mode
■ Play-list Editing
Video recorded on the hard disk drive can be easily divided into different sections
via the play-list editing screen. Convenient non-linear editing can also be per-
formed by adding video clips to the play-list, inserting in and out points within
desired scenes while previewing the video, and shuffling scenes by arranging the
play-list in the preferred order. From the chapter setup screen, the desired chap-
ter number can be set while previewing the thumbnails of each scene, and scene
editing is possible using a play-list created from these chapter numbers.
■ DV Native Format Recording to HDD
Up until now, it was necessary to first convert DV recordings to an MPEG on the
hard disk drive (HDD) to conduct non-linear editing and then convert them back
to the DV format — a process which was time consuming and caused data
degradation. However, the SR-DVM700 allows direct digital-to-digital recording
and editing onto the HDD in the DV native format to reduce work time signifi-
cantly and ensure zero loss in quality. For more convenient operation, the SR-
DVM700 can also be used as a recorder or backup device by connecting it
directly to a DV camera via the IEEE 1394 connector for continuous DV format
recording of up to 18 hours on the HDD, which is equivalent to approximately
four DV Large Cassette videotapes.
■Easy Program Dubbing
Using the index navigation screen and simply selecting programs in the desired
order enables easy program-based editing & dubbing when dubbing between
DVD and HDD.
■Live Memory Playback Function
To increase overall efficiency and allow checking of material when recording a mas-
ter video onto the hard disk drive, Live Memory Playback
Function allows playback
of recorded material from any desired point. This function can also be used while
recording onto a DVD-RAM disc.
■Synchronized Editing System for Direct Dubbing
from HDD to DVD
Using the Synchronized Editing System function, video data that has been edited
on the hard disk of the SR-DVM700 can be transferred digitally to a disc in the
DVD recorder, helping to preserve picture quality and ensuring that DVD playback
will be seamless with no visible edit points. This is made possible by effective use of
the intra-coded picture (I), predictive-coded picture (P), and bi-directionally predic-
tive-coded picture (B) frame information within each Group of Pictures (GOP) during
editing operations. The I and P frames contain information that determines picture
quality and by maintaining their position within the GOP, it is possible to minimize
degradation when dubbing so there are no “freeze” pauses at edit points during
DVD playback for a smooth and natural, high-quality DVD recording.
Video Production Studios or Broadcasters
• Re-archiving digital tape masters (DV/DVCAM tape)
• Linear to non-linear
conversion
• DVD copy of the final
video program from
NLE
MiniDV
(DVCAM) tape
SR-DVM700
PC
DVD
Final Package
DVD Creation
Re-archiving to
DVD disc
● Digital
Academic or Corporate Program Creator
• Creation of “approval
copies” for local distribu-
tion and reviewing
• Re-archiving from
analog tapes
TBC
(Time Base
Corrector)
MPEG-2
Encoder
Motion Active
Noise
Reduction
Y/C
Separation
Frame
Synchronizer
Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor
Recording
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
HDD
AUX INPUT
MPEG-2
Decoder
Motion Active
Progressive
Scan Output
VIDEO
OUTPUT
Block
Noise
Reduction
Hadamard
Noise
Reduction
Super MPEG Post-Processor
Playback
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
+RW
+R
HDD
Color
DigiPure
●Pre-processor (HDD/DVD)
When recording from analog sources,
effective noise reduction is applied
before MPEG-2 encoding to guar-
antee superior quality images.
●Post-processor (HDD/DVD)
Several noise reduction features work together to clean
up the image. Block noise reduction cuts “block noise”
caused by MPEG-2 compression, Color DigiPure
reduces 3D color noise, and Hadamard noise reduc-
tion eliminates “mosquito noise” from any DVD.
■Super MPEG Processors
DVD Dubbing
HDD Editing
IBBPBB IBBP BPBBPBB IBB
IBBPB
IBBPP
PB P IBBPP IPIBB
BIBBP BPBBPBB IBB
IP IBB
Original Pictures
Data on HDD
Editing
Process
Editing
Process
Dub to
DVD
Dub to
DVD
Edited Data
on HDD
Data on DVD
GOP#6
Adjusting
Coding Position
of "P" Frame
Transform
B > P Transform
B > I
B > P
Adjusting
Coding Position
of "I" Frame
GOP#7 GOP#23 GOP#24
Synchronized Editing
Transformed Frames
Cutting Operation
Cutting Result
JVC Synchronized Editing System
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Comparison of Horizontal Resolution
Horizontal resolution (lines)
Recording time (hours/disc)
SR-DVM700
Other Manufacturer’s Model
MiniDV
(DVCAM) tape
SR-DVM700
PC
DVD
Final Package
DVD Creation
Re-archiving to
DVD disc
SR-DVM700SR-VS30
VHS/S-VHS deck or VCR DVD
Final Package
DVD Creation
Re-archiving to
DVD disc
● Analog
● Digital
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■ Front Panel GY-DV5100
3-CCD 1/2-inch IT Professional DV
Camcorder
Product View
Specifications Dimensions
14-5/8” (372mm)
(Including Cooling Fan)
17-1/8”(435mm)
3-3/4”
(96mm)
SR-DVM700
MiniDV
Format DV format Rec / Play, DVCAM
(Playback only)
Cassette MiniDV cassette
Maximum Recording Times
SP 80 mins, with
M-DV80ME cassette
LP 120 mins, with
M-DV80ME cassette
Audio Recording System PCM 48kHz, 16-bit (2-ch) /
32kHz, 12-bit (4-ch)
DVD
Format MPEG2
DVD-R
(VR mode, Rec / Play
Video mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode,
Rec / Play
Video mode)
DVD-RAM Rec / Play
DVD+R Play
DVD+RW Play
CDDA Play
VCD Play
CD-R Play: JPEG/MP3/WMA
CD-RW Play: JPEG/MP3/WMA
Recording Times:
Nominal bit rate Approx.
(4.7 GB DVD) Max: 8 Hours duration
XP Approx. 10 Mbps 1 hr.
SP Approx. 5 Mbps 2 hrs.
LP Approx. 2.5 Mbps 4 hrs.
EP Approx. 1.6 Mbps 6 hrs.
FR60-480 Variable 1 – 8 hrs.*
Audio Recording System Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
(XP mode only)
Hard Disk Drive
Capacity 250 GB
Format MPEG2/DV
* The amount varies depending on the selected time
Recording Times: Nominal bit rate Approx.
(250 GB HDD): Max 473 Hours duration
DV Approx. 25 Mbps 18 hrs.
XP Approx. 10 Mbps 53 hrs.
SP Approx. 5 Mbps 109 hrs.
LP Approx. 2.5 Mbps 218 hrs.
EP Approx. 1.6 Mbps 328 hrs.
FR60-480 Variable 53 – 473 hrs . *
Audio Recording System Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear
PCM (XP mode)
General
Inputs/Outputs In/Out Location
Composite Video Output MiniDV, DVD, HDD rear
(via BNC) x 1
DV In/Out (i.LINK)
Input MiniDV, DVD, HDD front
x 1 (4-pin, S400) Output MiniDV, HDD front
S-Y/C Input x 2 MiniDV, DVD, HDD front/rear
S-Y/C Output x 2 MiniDV, DVD, HDD rear x 1
DVD, HDD rear x 1
Video/Audio L,R Input x 2 MiniDV, DVD, HDD front/rear
(via RCA) x 4 Output x 2 MiniDV, DVD, HDD rear x 1
DVD, HDD rear x 1
Y-P B-PROutput (via RCA) x 1 DVD, HDD rear
Optical Digital Audio Out x 1 DVD, HDD rear
Coaxial Digital Audio Out x 1 DVD, HDD rear
Wired RCU Terminal x 1 MiniDV, DVD, HDD rear
RS-232C Input/Output MiniDV, DVD, HDD rear
• Infra-red remote controller
unit x 1
Provided Accessories • A/V cable x1
• Size AA (R6) battery x 2
Power Requirements 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption Power on: 45W, Power off: 2.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8 " x 3-3/4 " x 14-5/8 "
(435mm x 96mm x 372mm)
Weight 12.78lbs. (5.8 kg)
■ Rear Panel
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