The video player is meant to be used with the "GR-HD1" HDV video camera. It supports the 720p HDV format, and can also dub via i.Link.



Victor of Japan, Inc. is releasing the "CU-VH1" High-Definition video player to be used with their "GR-HD1" High-Definition camera, which supports resolutions up to 720/30p. The official price is open, but indicators suggest it will be around 250,000 yen.

It is a portable player for use with the home-based High Definition camera, also by Victor, called the "GR-HD1." It can play DV tapes recorded in the 720/30p High Definition formats, as well as normal DV (480/60p), and then just DV at 480/60i.

Although the HDV standard allows for High Definition video of up to the 1080i resolution to be recorded o­nto a DV tape, the "CU-VH1" does not support them.

Also, when connected to the GR-HD1 via i.Link, the device can dub movies recorded o­n the GR-HD1. Dubbing has the same three modes as the camera side, with HD, SD, and DV. Also, when connecting the CU-VH1 to other Victor/JVC products via i.Link (such as D-VHS or DV decks), these devices can record movies from the GU-VH1.

On the main body of the unit is a 3.5 inch LCD display, and inside it has an HD/SD upconvertor, and also a downconvertor. This makes it possible to playback the High Definition movies o­n TVs that don't support High Definition, as well as playing SD videos o­n High Definition TVs.

In addition to an i.Link connector, it also has a USB connector, Component Video Out (BNC), S-Video In/Out, Composite In/Out, Audio In/Out, Headphone Out, and Microphone In. There is also a SD/MMC memory card slot.

Power comes from an AC adapter, but it can also be battery powered. The included "BN-V416" battery can playback DV films for 1 hour 40 minutes with the LCD o­n, and SD/HD films for 1 hour 30 minutes. There is also an extended life battery kit, which can playback HD movies for 2 hours and 50 minutes, called the "BN-V428", at around 19,800 yen. There is also the 4 hour HD "VU-V840KIT" for 19,800 yen, with playback at 4 hours, and the 5 hour and 40 minute "VU-V856KIT" for 29,800 yen.

The external dimensions are 211x154x52 (W x H x D), and it weighs 1,005 grams as just the main unit, 1,145 with a battery and tape. A BNC converting adapter is included, as well as a shoulder strap and wireless remote.


Original Artice:
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20031209/victor.htm

News Release:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/press/2003/cu-vh1.html

Product Information:
http://www.victor.co.jp/dvmain/cu-vh1/index.html