JVC Pro Website Archival Guide - Revision history

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Add three new JVC Pro categories: Broadcast Monitors (DISC1.4.1), Triax/Multicore Remote (PROD1.3.3), MII Format (DISC1.1.4) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	=== Monitors ===		=== Monitors ===
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.1 Broadcast Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.1) — Broadcast and production CRT monitors and LCD studio monitors, including BM-H series broadcast monitors, TM-series professional monitors with SDI, and DT-series LCD production/studio monitors
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer CRT monitor/receivers with built-in tuners		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer CRT monitor/receivers with built-in tuners
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.4 Portable Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.4) — Portable CRT and LCD monitors, including LCCS displays and briefcase video systems (TM-L450TU, TM-P3U, TM-550U, TM-63U, TM-22U, TBR-160U, etc.)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.4 Portable Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.4) — Portable CRT and LCD monitors, including LCCS displays and briefcase video systems (TM-L450TU, TM-P3U, TM-550U, TM-63U, TM-22U, TBR-160U, etc.)
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	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.1 ENG/EFP]''' (DISC1.3.1) — Electronic news gathering and electronic field production cameras		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.1 ENG/EFP]''' (DISC1.3.1) — Electronic news gathering and electronic field production cameras
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.3 Remote Control/CCU]''' (DISC1.3.3) — Camera control units and remote control panels for studio cameras (RM-HP250AU, RM-P300U, RM-P200U, RM-P275U, etc.)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.3 Remote Control/CCU]''' (DISC1.3.3) — Camera control units and remote control panels for studio cameras (RM-HP250AU, RM-P300U, RM-P200U, RM-P275U, etc.)
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PROD1.3.3 Triax/Multicore Remote]''' (PROD1.3.3) — '''Current''' triax remote control units for studio cameras (RM-P270U)
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.4 HDTV]''' (DISC1.3.4) — HD camcorders and camera systems		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.4 HDTV]''' (DISC1.3.4) — HD camcorders and camera systems
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.4 Camcorders]''' (DISC1.6.4) — Professional camcorders spanning VHS-C through 4K, including S-VHS (GY-X series), Pro-DV (GY-DV series), D-9 (DY-90), ProHD (GY-HM/HD series), and 4KCAM (GY-LS/HMQ series)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.4 Camcorders]''' (DISC1.6.4) — Professional camcorders spanning VHS-C through 4K, including S-VHS (GY-X series), Pro-DV (GY-DV series), D-9 (DY-90), ProHD (GY-HM/HD series), and 4KCAM (GY-LS/HMQ series)
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	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.3 VHS]''' (DISC1.6.3) — Professional VHS recorders and players		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.3 VHS]''' (DISC1.6.3) — Professional VHS recorders and players
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.2 Digital VTRs]''' (DISC1.1.2) — D-9 (Digital-S) and other digital tape recorders		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.2 Digital VTRs]''' (DISC1.1.2) — D-9 (Digital-S) and other digital tape recorders
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.4 MII Format]''' (DISC1.1.4) — MII format professional recorders and editors (KR-M260U, KR-M460U, KR-M800U, KR-M860U, KR-M820U, KR-M820UTC)
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.0 DVD Recorders & Players]''' (DISC1.1.0) — Blu-ray and DVD professional recorders		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.0 DVD Recorders & Players]''' (DISC1.1.0) — Blu-ray and DVD professional recorders
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.1 Combination Decks]''' (DISC1.1.1) — Multi-format combo decks (Blu-ray/HDD, DVD/VHS, etc.)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.1.1 Combination Decks]''' (DISC1.1.1) — Multi-format combo decks (Blu-ray/HDD, DVD/VHS, etc.)

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	# Check Technical Manuals (feature_id=11) and Brochures (feature_id=12) for PDF documents.		# Check Technical Manuals (feature_id=11) and Brochures (feature_id=12) for PDF documents.
	# Create or update the CRT model page on EveryCRT with all available data.		# Create or update the CRT model page on EveryCRT with all available data.
	# Add {{~~tl\|~~CRT link}} entries pointing to the Product Overview page (and Bid Specifications if populated) as Manufacturer archival links.		# Add <code><nowiki>{{CRT link}}</nowiki></code> entries pointing to the Product Overview page (and Bid Specifications if populated) as Manufacturer archival links.
	# Create [[Form:Document\|Document pages]] for any available PDFs (manuals, brochures, catalog pages).		# Create [[Form:Document\|Document pages]] for any available PDFs (manuals, brochures, catalog pages).
	# Write a short Overview section on the wiki page citing the JVC Pro source URLs.		# Write a short Overview section on the wiki page citing the JVC Pro source URLs.

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Add 7 newly identified product categories (DISC1.3.3, DISC1.4.4, DISC1.4.5, DISC1.5.2, DISC1.6.4, DISC1.8.2, DISC4.3.1) to the Product categories section (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	=== Monitors ===		=== Monitors ===
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer CRT monitor/receivers with built-in tuners		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer CRT monitor/receivers with built-in tuners
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.4 Portable Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.4) — Portable CRT and LCD monitors, including LCCS displays and briefcase video systems (TM-L450TU, TM-P3U, TM-550U, TM-63U, TM-22U, TBR-160U, etc.)
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.5 Flat Panel Displays]''' (DISC1.4.5) — Professional LCD monitors, plasma displays, and digital signage (DT-V, DT-X, DT-R, GD, GM, PS, LM series)
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC4.3.1 CCTV Color]''' (DISC4.3.1) — Professional color CCTV/surveillance monitors and cameras (TM-1011GU, TM-H1700GU, TM-1600SU, TM-A13UCV, TM-A9UCV, TK-series cameras)
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC4.3.2 CCTV B&W Monitors]''' (DISC4.3.2) — Professional black-and-white CCTV/surveillance monitors		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC4.3.2 CCTV B&W Monitors]''' (DISC4.3.2) — Professional black-and-white CCTV/surveillance monitors
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.2 General Purpose Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.2) — LCD production and field monitors		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.2 General Purpose Monitors]''' (DISC1.4.2) — LCD production and field monitors
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	=== Cameras ===		=== Cameras ===
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.1 ENG/EFP]''' (DISC1.3.1) — Electronic news gathering and electronic field production cameras		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.1 ENG/EFP]''' (DISC1.3.1) — Electronic news gathering and electronic field production cameras
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.3 Remote Control/CCU]''' (DISC1.3.3) — Camera control units and remote control panels for studio cameras (RM-HP250AU, RM-P300U, RM-P200U, RM-P275U, etc.)
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.4 HDTV]''' (DISC1.3.4) — HD camcorders and camera systems		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.3.4 HDTV]''' (DISC1.3.4) — HD camcorders and camera systems
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.4 Camcorders]''' (DISC1.6.4) — Professional camcorders spanning VHS-C through 4K, including S-VHS (GY-X series), Pro-DV (GY-DV series), D-9 (DY-90), ProHD (GY-HM/HD series), and 4KCAM (GY-LS/HMQ series)

	=== VTRs & Recorders ===		=== VTRs & Recorders ===
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.5.2 HDTV Recorders/Upconverters]''' (DISC1.5.2) — HD recorders, players, and upconverters including Blu-ray disc recorders, D-VHS (HM-DH30000UP), W-VHS (SR-W320U), ProHD hard disk recorders, and the BC-D2300U HDTV upconverter
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.1 S-VHS]''' (DISC1.6.1) — Professional S-VHS recorders, players, and portables		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.1 S-VHS]''' (DISC1.6.1) — Professional S-VHS recorders, players, and portables
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.3 VHS]''' (DISC1.6.3) — Professional VHS recorders and players		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.6.3 VHS]''' (DISC1.6.3) — Professional VHS recorders and players
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	=== Production Equipment ===		=== Production Equipment ===
			* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.8.2 Studio System Components]''' (DISC1.8.2) — Special effects generators (KM series), video switchers, studio viewfinders, camera adapters, HD encoders, and production studio accessories
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.8.4 Time Base Correctors]''' (DISC1.8.4) — TBCs (SA-T series)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.8.4 Time Base Correctors]''' (DISC1.8.4) — TBCs (SA-T series)
	* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.8.1 Edit Controllers]''' (DISC1.8.1) — Linear editing controllers (RM-G series)		* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.8.1 Edit Controllers]''' (DISC1.8.1) — Linear editing controllers (RM-G series)

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 This is a tree-based viewer that allows browsing all products — including discontinued models — organized by category. It can be used to identify the complete inventory of discontinued models that should be archived, and to discover model IDs that may not appear in the standard category listing pages.
-== Discontinued product categories ==
+== Product categories ==
-The following category listing pages on pro.jvc.com contain discontinued CRT monitors and related equipment:
+The following category listing pages have been identified on pro.jvc.com. Categories prefixed with <code>DISC</code> contain discontinued products; <code>PROD</code> contains current products.
-* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer monitor/receivers with built-in tuners
+=== Monitors ===
 * '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC4.3.2 CCTV B&W Monitors]''' (DISC4.3.2) — Professional black-and-white CCTV/surveillance monitors
-Additional discontinued categories may exist for studio monitors, field monitors, and other professional display equipment.
+=== Cameras ===
 == Archival workflow ==

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This page documents the methodology used to archive discontinued CRT monitor and television product data from [http://pro.jvc.com JVC's Professional Products website] (pro.jvc.com) into EveryCRT.

== Background ==

JVC's Professional Products division maintained detailed product pages for its monitors, televisions, and other AV equipment at '''pro.jvc.com'''. When products were discontinued, JVC removed the primary product page link (<code>features.jsp</code>) but left many of the underlying sub-pages accessible via direct URL. This means that while the main product listing returns an empty or generic page, a significant amount of product data can still be reconstructed by querying the alternate endpoints directly.

Each product in the JVC Pro database is assigned a '''model ID''' (e.g., <code>MDL101402</code>) which is used across all URL endpoints. Model IDs are globally assigned across JVC's entire product database — they are ''not'' sequential within a given product category.

== URL endpoints ==

Every product page on pro.jvc.com is built from a set of JSP endpoints, each identified by a <code>feature_id</code> parameter. The base URL pattern is:

<pre>http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/{page}.jsp?model_id={MODEL_ID}&feature_id={FEATURE_ID}</pre>

The following table lists all known endpoints. Data availability varies by model — newer models (late 1990s onward) tend to have richer data across more endpoints, while older models (mid-1980s) may only have a populated Product Overview page.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature ID !! JSP Page !! Description !! Notes
|-
| 00 || <code>list_price.jsp</code> || Price & Warranty || MSRP and warranty information
|-
| 01 || <code>tech_desc.jsp</code> || Product Overview || '''Primary data source.''' Feature bullet list, MSRP. Usually the most reliably populated page.
|-
| 02 || <code>tech_desc.jsp</code> || Technical Description || Extended technical narrative (same JSP, different feature_id)
|-
| 03 || <code>specs.jsp</code> || Specifications || Structured spec table (resolution, weight, power, dimensions, etc.)
|-
| 04 || <code>pics.jsp</code> || Pictures || Product photos with download links
|-
| 05 || <code>accessories.jsp</code> || Accessories || Compatible accessories and part numbers
|-
| 06 || <code>packages.jsp</code> || Packages || Bundle/package configurations
|-
| 07 || <code>promotions.jsp</code> || Promotions || Promotional offers (rarely populated for discontinued models)
|-
| 08 || <code>press_res.jsp</code> || Press Releases || Related press releases
|-
| 09 || <code>article_rev.jsp</code> || Articles & Reviews || Third-party articles and reviews
|-
| 10 || <code>case_hist.jsp</code> || Case History || Deployment case studies
|-
| 11 || <code>inst_man.jsp</code> || Technical Manuals || PDF manuals and instruction documents
|-
| 12 || <code>color_broch.jsp</code> || Brochures || Marketing brochures and catalog pages (PDF)
|-
| 13 || <code>faq.jsp</code> || FAQ || Frequently asked questions
|-
| 15 || <code>bid_specs.jsp</code> || Bid Specifications || '''Key reference page.''' Detailed technical specs often including exact dimensions, UL listing status, and features not listed elsewhere. Used for government/institutional procurement.
|-
| 16 || <code>drawings.jsp</code> || Drawings || Technical/dimensional drawings
|-
| 17 || <code>software_dow.jsp</code> || Software & Firmware || Firmware updates and software downloads
|-
| 18 || <code>similar.jsp</code> || Similar Models || Cross-references to related products
|-
| 19 || <code>vid_clip.jsp</code> || Video Clips || Promotional or demo video content
|-
| 21 || <code>case_hist.jsp</code> || Order Parts Online || Parts ordering portal (same JSP as Case History, different feature_id)
|-
| 22 || <code>3rd_party.jsp</code> || 3rd Party Support || Third-party support and integration partners
|}

'''Note:''' Feature ID 14 is not used. Feature IDs 20 and above reuse some JSP page names with different feature_id values.

== Key data sources ==

For a typical discontinued CRT monitor, the most valuable endpoints are:

# '''Product Overview''' (feature_id=01) — Almost always has content. Provides a feature bullet list and MSRP. This is the minimum data source for even the oldest models.
# '''Specifications''' (feature_id=03) — Structured spec table with resolution (TVL), weight, power draw, input/output details, and sometimes dimensions.
# '''Bid Specifications''' (feature_id=15) — Often contains data ''not'' found on the standard specs page, including exact dimensions (W×H×D), UL listing status, detailed tuner specifications, and rack mounting information. This page was designed for government and institutional procurement and tends to be very thorough.
# '''Pictures''' (feature_id=04) — Product photos. Images are typically hosted at <code><nowiki>http://pro.jvc.com/pro/attributes/monitor/photos/general/{model}.jpg</nowiki></code>.
# '''Technical Manuals''' (feature_id=11) and '''Brochures''' (feature_id=12) — PDF documents. When available, these are archived as [[Form:Document|Document pages]] on EveryCRT rather than as direct CRT links.

== Product database browser ==

JVC also provides an interactive product database browser at:

'''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/qml/asp_qml.asp http://pro.jvc.com/prof/qml/asp_qml.asp]'''

This is a tree-based viewer that allows browsing all products — including discontinued models — organized by category. It can be used to identify the complete inventory of discontinued models that should be archived, and to discover model IDs that may not appear in the standard category listing pages.

== Discontinued product categories ==

The following category listing pages on pro.jvc.com contain discontinued CRT monitors and related equipment:

* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC1.4.3 Basic & Monitor/Receivers]''' (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer monitor/receivers with built-in tuners
* '''[http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=DISC4.3.2 CCTV B&W Monitors]''' (DISC4.3.2) — Professional black-and-white CCTV/surveillance monitors

Additional discontinued categories may exist for studio monitors, field monitors, and other professional display equipment.

== Archival workflow ==

When archiving a JVC Pro discontinued product to EveryCRT:

# Identify the model ID from the category listing page or the QML product database browser.
# Fetch the Product Overview (feature_id=01) to confirm the model name, type, and MSRP.
# Fetch Specifications (feature_id=03) and Bid Specifications (feature_id=15) for technical data.
# Check Pictures (feature_id=04) for product photos to upload.
# Check Technical Manuals (feature_id=11) and Brochures (feature_id=12) for PDF documents.
# Create or update the CRT model page on EveryCRT with all available data.
# Add {{tl|CRT link}} entries pointing to the Product Overview page (and Bid Specifications if populated) as Manufacturer archival links.
# Create [[Form:Document|Document pages]] for any available PDFs (manuals, brochures, catalog pages).
# Write a short Overview section on the wiki page citing the JVC Pro source URLs.

== See also ==

* [[:Category:JVC|JVC CRT models on EveryCRT]]

[[Category:Archival guides]]