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IN REVIEW JVC DT-B9L 1DU MONITOR DYNAMIC DISPLAY THIS PORTABLE HD LCD SHINES. BY GEOFF POISTER T and contrast. Input is selected by pressing he JVC DT-V9L1DU is a 9" LCD one of two buttons: SDI or video/compomonitor ideally suited for HD monnent. The selected button glows green so itoring in the field. This is the smallyou always know which input is active. est of JVC’s series of monitors that range Audio volume controls are simple buttons from 9 to 24 diagonal inches. The DTthat activate an on-screen indicator that disV9L1DU offers portability without sacrificplays the volume setting. ing reliable image quality. When monitoring HD-SDI, up to 12 The DT-V9L1DU features a 16:9 highaudio channels are embedded in the signal. resolution LCD display housed in a rugged You can select which channels to monitor metal case with a carrying handle and via the menu. This workflow allows you to weighs 6 lb. without the stand. monitor both picture quality and audio levTo make it truly field-worthy, the DTels on the same display. V9L1DU can run on 12-17V batteries such The DT-V9L1DU includes “screen as the Anton/Bauer Dionic 90 or the IDX check” controls for correct calibration. ENDURA-75, both of which can be securely Pressing the Screen Check button changes mounted on the rear of the monithe screen from normal to monotor. The LCD panel includes a AWARD OF chrome, red, green or blue. The screen protection filter, and a familiar blue screen enables you moveable stand can be attached to calibrate the monitor to EXCELLENCE SMPTE color bars. to provide better viewing angles. Despite its size, the DTThe DT-V9L1DU offers several V9L1DU maintains high-performance specs. features that add to its effectiveness as a Its 8-bit processor is designed to produce field monitor. One is a simple button labeled clear images whether the content is slow or Dynamic, which significantly brightens the fast, eliminate jagged lines and block noise. image to increase visibility in outdoor condiScreen resolution is 800x480 with 16.2 miltions. You can achieve similar results in the lion colors and a 400:1 contrast ratio. menu by increasing the “backlight” setting, The rear panel has inputs for SD/HDbut the Dynamic button offers more brightSDI, analog component and composite ness and is faster to access. There is also a video. The monitor can also be controlled Focus button, which greatly increases the through a PC using the RS-232C interface detail level of the image. DV or a Make/Trigger system. You’ll find an extended The front panel maintains a familiar version of this review on and simple set of controls. Physical rotating our site. Visit DV online. knobs control phase, chroma, brightness DV SCORE JVC DT-V9L1DU MONITOR PROS: Crisp image and true color reproduction, intuitively easy to use, “screen check” controls for correct calibration. CONS: Labeling for buttons and knobs is difficult to read. BOTTOM LINE: A monitor everyone should consider when seeking a high-performance HD unit for use in the field or editing suite. MSRP: $2,450 CONTACT: www.jvc.com/prof 18 dv november 2008 www.dv.com http://www.dv.com http://www.azdencorp.com http://www.jvc.com/prof http://www.azdencorp.com http://www.dv.com

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Digital Video - November 2008 Contents AG-HMC150 Camcorder I-Cuff Eyepiece Protector Instant Expert Avid Media Composer 3.0 DT-B9L 1DU Monitor Flolight LCD500 Dark Red Close-Up: Chop Shop Socky Prime Mover Tools & Technology: DV Expo Toolkit Click to Play DV101 Production Diary

Digital Video - November 2008

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