KA-F790 Fiber transceiver mounted to GY-HM790

JVC SHOWCASES PROHD KA-F790 FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER
PACKAGES FOR GY-HM790U PROHD CAMERA AT 2011 NAB SHOW

WAYNE, NJ (April 11, 2011) – JVC Professional Products Company and Telecast Fiber Systems will showcase the new CopperHead™ ProHD KA-F790 camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver at the 2011 NAB Show, which runs April 11-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. (Booth C4314). Built exclusively for the JVC GY-HM790U ProHD camera, it is the first CopperHead to provide a direct connection to a camcorder without requiring external cables. The system was introduced last year at IBC2010 in Amsterdam, but this is the first time the KA-F790 will be on display at NAB.

Using a hidden 68-pin connector on the back of the GY-HM790U, the compact KA-F790 attaches directly to the camera body to provide full studio functionality in the field. The multiplexing system simultaneously transports bidirectional digital (SDI or HD-SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) video, as well as all two-way camera control, audio, video, data, sync, tally/call, prompter, and intercom signals between the camera head and the remote CopperHead Base Station. The lightweight, 1 RU Base Station easily integrates into any studio, mobile truck, or portable flypack – and plugs directly into a facility's switcher, router, intercom, and house sync systems.

“With a customized module that fits directly on the camera, the KA-F790 provides GY-HM790U users the convenience of fiber on location in an elegant and reliable solution,” said Lon Mass, vice president of sales and marketing, JVC Professional Products Company.

The KA-F790 is available in six configurations to address specific customer applications, including tactical (unpowered) fiber cable, hybrid (powered) cable with SMPTE or OpticalCON connectors, and a choice of RTS or Clear-Com intercom modules. Systems are priced from $11,995 and are available now.

ABOUT TELECAST FIBER SYSTEMS, INC.

Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. is the company known for its portable and fixed fiber optic systems for television broadcast production. Telecast's video, audio, and communications systems are used worldwide by TV networks, teleproduction companies, sports venues, and various private, educational, and government and military organizations to extend range, simplify cabling, and reduce labor costs and set-up time. Telecast systems have helped usher in the age of HD television production, and the company now is active in the development of 3D HD TV production. Telecast Fiber Systems is a subsidiary of Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leader in comprehensive signal transmission solutions for fiber, cable, wireless signal, and industrial networking applications. More information about Telecast Fiber Systems can be found at www.telecast-fiber.com.

ABOUT JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd. JVC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of broadcast and professional video and audio equipment. For further product information, visit JVC’s Web site at http://pro.jvc.com or call (800)582-5825.

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Caption: The new CopperHead ProHD KA-F790 camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver from Telecast Fiber Systems is built to mount directly to the back the JVC GY-HM790 camera, so it does not require external cables.