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HITACHI UNVEILS THE WORLD’S FIRST (*1) BLU-RAY DISC CAMCORDER
Two New Camcorders Capable of Recording One Hour 1920x1080 Full High-Definition Video
on a Blu-ray Disc
8cmBD/DVD Drive+30GB HDD Cam DZ-BD7H 8cmBD/DVD Drive Cam DZ-BD70
TOKYO August 2, 2007 - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) announced the world’s first Blu-ray Disc
(BD) Camcorder, -which records one hour of 1920x1080 Full High-Definition video onto a B
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This time, with the keyword “A True Breakthrough in Your Hand,” Hitachi developed an 8cm BD/DVD Drive for Camcorders, Full High Definition Signal Processor Engine “Picture Master Full HD”, and CMOS Image Sensor for Full High Definition (*2). With these core technologies, Hitachi adopted BD as a media since it has more than five times the capacity of a DVD and can record 1 hour of 1920x1080 full high definition video on one disc to create two models of the world’s first BD camcorders, which
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Attachments ■ Main Features for Keeping Fresh and Vivid Memories – 1920x1080 Full High Definition throughout Imaging, Recording, and Playback 1. World’s First (*1) 8cm BD/DVD Drive (plus 30GB HDD for Hybrid model) (1) Hitachi Original 8cm BD/DVD Drive Hitachi developed a compact, low power consuming, and reliable 8cm BD/DVD drive which corresponds to five kinds of 8cm discs; BD-RE/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R. (*1) *1: BD camcorder BD/DVD drive does not comply with dual layer discs. 1) T
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(3) “Picture Master Full HD” High Resolution Image Processing Engine consists of “High Resolution Camera Image Processing LSI for Full High Definition“ which effectively processes the massive data captured by the 5.3 mega pixel CMOS image sensor, and “High Quality Audio/Video Codec LSI” which implemented MPEG4 AVC/H.264 CODEC, which is 1.5 to twice efficient compared with MPEG2. i) “High Resolution Camera Image Processing LSI” has Adaptive DNR (Dynamic High Definition Noise Reducing M
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off the power. It also saves power during stand-by. (*3) *3: Quick Start mode consumes only 1/2 power compared during shooting with LCD monitor turned off. Power turns off automatically after kept at stand-by for 30 minutes. Zoom ratio will be at 1x when re-started. 8 Simple and Innovative Design The new BD camcorder distinguishes itself from conventional camcorders with a smooth flowing, simple and innovative design. The lens portion implemented a large aperture expressing its hi
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13. Recording Modes and Recording Time Bit Rate Recording Time (approximately) Picture Rec. （Audio） Recording HDD BD DVD Compression Quality Mode Pixels VBR (Single Side) (Single Side) Recording 30GB 7.5GB 1.4GB 15Mbps HX 1920x1080 4 hours 1 hour - (256Kbps) High 11Mbps MPEG4 HF 1440x1080 5hr. 20 min 1hr. 20 min. - Definition (256Kbps) AVC/H.264 7.5Mbps HS 1440x1080 8 hours 2 hours - (256Kbps) 9Mbps SX 720x480 - - 20 min. Standard (256Kbps) MPEG2 Definition 6Mbps
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Product Specification (Japan Models) Model DZ-BD7H DZ-BD70 Image Sensor 1/2.8” Progressive, RGB Primary Color Filter CMOS Total Pixels Approximately 5.3 Mega Pixels Effective Video (16x9) Approximately 2.07 Mega Pixels Pixels Still Approximately 4.32 Mega Pixels Lens Ｆ1.8～3.0、ｆ＝5.0～50mm Video: Approximately 47.0～470mm (16x9 Mode) Angle（35mm equivalent） Still: Approximately 34.5～345mm (4x3 Mode) Focus Auto Focus / Manual Focus 24 Lux Minimum Illumination (Electronic Shutter 1
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