JVC Professional Video recently announced the SR-HD2700, its most advanced professional Blu-ray/hard disc drive
combo deck, with the ability to record a live HDMI signal from a video camera or
DSLR without HDCP encryption. Also new for the SR-HD2700 is the ability to record
to the upgraded 1TB internal hard drive and an optical disc simultaneously, which
provides redundancy and eliminates the need to copy video files to another disc
after recording.
Designed to provide easy duplication and disc authoring of Blu-ray or DVD discs
without a PC, the SR-HD2700 adds four recording formats for expanded
compatibility with Blu-ray and DVD playback. A simple, menu-driven interface
allows users to transfer video files to the internal hard drive, then assemble files
into a completed project and output to disc. New upgrades include continuous long-
time recording and the ability to upload MOV and MXF files from a PC.
With its HDMI and SDI inputs, the SR-HD2700 is compatible with most HD cameras,
recorders and production switchers. The SR-HD2700 features USB and i.Link (IEEE-
1394) ports, SDXC card slot, and composite and S-Video inputs for compatibility
with a variety of digital and legacy analogue sources.
To avoid copyright and illegal distribution issues, the SR-HD2700 can overlay text
during recording. Plus, it can down-convert HD footage to SD to increase workflow
efficiencies and discourage unauthorised distribution. Operators can also use SDI
embedded time code or the built-in time stamp generated with the SR-HD2700’s
internal clock to produce on-screen time and date information for law enforcement
and research applications.
“The SR-HD2700 is more than just an efficient duplication tool. It’s also a convenient
way to provide client copies on location immediately after an event,’ explained
Dave Walton, assistant vice president of marketing communications. “Plus, the
ability to record from an HDMI or SDI input helps make the SR-HD2700 part of a
high-quality, low-cost HD recording system for medical applications, lectures,
videoconferences, police interrogations, city council meetings, church services, and
more.’
