JVC Camcorder GY HM790U User Manual

HD/SD Memory Card Camcorder  
GY-HM790Uꢀꢀ  
Unsurpassed Versatility  
The above picture shows the GY-HM790U with the optional battery.  
JVC Introduces a Camcorder with Best-in-Class  
Performance for All Professionals  
Designed to Achieve Higher HD Picture Quality with JVC's  
Advanced Technologies  
The three 1/3-inch progressive CCD design works in conjunction with JVC's original Triplex  
Offset technology to dramatically increase horizontal, vertical and diagonal resolution.  
The high-performance DDSP (Dynamic Digital Signal Processor) allows you to achieve  
pictures of stunning definition up to full progressive 1920 x 1080. These technologies are  
complemented by the true HD 14x zoom lens from Canon, offering less chromatic  
aberration and higher resolution throughout the zoom range.  
Cover All Major Signal Formats from SD to HD  
JVC not only implemented a ubiquitous MPEG2 codec capable of providing highly efficient  
compression of full HD 1920 x 1080 up to 35 Mbps, but also addressed a range of industry  
needs with SD recording, covering all the major signal formats.  
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Building upon a wealth of innovative technologies, JVC introduces a best-in-class professional  
camcorder. The GY-HM790U packs uncompromising quality and functionality, meeting  
the wide ranging demands of industry professionals, all in a compact, ergonomic body.  
GY-HM790U  
QuickTime MOV / XDCAM EX™ / AVI File Format Recording  
With full recording compatibility with the following formats, you can take advantage of  
accelerated workflow enabled through Native File Recording capability.  
MOV  
QuickTime™ MOV, native file format recording (HD/SD) for direct file access to  
Apple FCP™  
QuickTime  
MP4  
XDCAM EX™ MP4 (HD), Seamless integration into XDCAM EX™ HD workflow  
AVI (SD), DV codec AVI file support for existing SD workflow  
XDCAM EX  
SDHC  
AVI  
Class-6 and Above  
DV  
Note: MP4 is the compliant file format used on the XDCAM EX™. Recording file format onto SxS card is MP4 (HD) only.  
SxS  
NLE  
(for MP4 only)  
Dual Media Hybrid Recording to SDHC and SxS (optional)  
In addition to the on-board twin SDHC card slots, the optional KA-MR100G allows for a range  
of hybrid recording possibilities, such as simultaneous recording to high-speed SxS media.  
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One Powerful Camcorder that Addresses  
the Needs of the Most Demanding Applications,  
from Studio to ENG and EFP  
KA-M790G  
Multicore Studio Interface Unit  
 
Intercom, call, camera control, video/genlock,  
tally and other signals interface via 68-pin  
multi-connector  
Native File Recording  
for Direct NLE  
KA-MR100G  
SxS Memory Card Recorder  
ꢀ  
26-pin RM connector on back  
Genlock In  
TC In/Out  
Compact Shoulder Camcorder  
HD/SD ENG System  
HD/SD EFP System  
Photo courtesy  
of Miami  
Dolphins  
Photo courtesy of  
Newport Television  
Performance and Maneuverability in  
a Standalone Camcorder  
Expansion Capability  
for Multi-camera Recording  
The capability of image capture using  
multi-camera operations is made possible.  
In addition, with the Telecast Copper Head,  
it's possible to expand your production over  
an even greater distance.  
Featuring dual media hybrid recording,  
the GY-HM790U covers everything from Full HD  
to industry-standard SD recording, supporting a  
range of formats natively including MOV, MP4  
and AVI, for broadcast quality performance in any  
news-gathering situation.  
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VF-HP790G  
8.4" LCD Studio Viewfinder  
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) LCD  
studio viewfinder  
External SDI input  
KA-M790G  
Multicore Studio Interface Unit  
Intercom, call, camera control,  
video/genlock, tally and other  
signals interface via 68-pin  
multi-connector  
26-pin RM connector on back  
Long-Length Fiber Configuration  
is possible by using the optional  
ProHD Fiber System  
KA-790G  
Studio Sled Support  
To accommodate studio viewfinder,  
teleprompter and pedestal  
HD/SD Studio System  
Photo courtesy of  
Waterman Broadcasting Corp.  
Flexible Configuration  
for Studio-based Program Production  
Create a highly robust studio camera setup by  
attaching the dedicated sled to your studio  
pedestal, complemented by JVC's high-  
resolution VF-HP790G HD Viewfinder and  
teleprompter. To lower integration costs, existing  
26-pin control cables can be used to connect  
studio essentials, such as remote control units.  
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Uncompromising Features Cover  
HD/SD ENG System  
Photo courtesy of Newport Television  
The GY-HM790U is an ergonomic shoulder-mount camcorder ideal for  
ENG applications.  
The optional ASI output adapter for field microwave transmission.  
Genlock input and time code input/output available for multi-camera  
operation.  
Both HD or SD recording possible. MOV file format for Apple Final Cut  
Pro™ in both HD and SD modes. XDCAM EX™-compatible MP4 file for HD  
and DV-based AVI format for SD in Windows NLE systems.  
Mounted with the optional KA-MR100G SxS recorder, simultaneous file  
recording to SDHC and SxS media possible. KA-MR100G-recorded file is  
XDCAM EX™ compatible MP4 file only (HD).  
Switchable aux input from genlock useful for pool feed applications.  
Note: The optional ASI adapter cannot be used with the KA-MR100G simultaneously.  
HD/SD EFP System  
Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins  
Fitted with the KA-M790G, the GY-HM790U can be used to construct an  
economical HD or SD EFP system for stunning images.  
Both HD or SD component and SDI video are supported, giving user  
flexibility to use component switcher or SDI switcher.  
Lossless SDI output from GY-HM790U can be delivered to RM-HP790DU  
via multicore/BNC hybrid cable  
Flexible shoulder-mounted EFP operation with return video in the provided  
viewfinder.  
Excessive external cabling eliminated with 68-pin multi-connector  
interface between camera and multicore, fiber and ASI adapters.  
When replacing a GY-DV550U or GY-HD250U based studio system,  
the original 26-pin multicore control cable can continue to be used.  
When connecting KA-M790G to a RM-HP250AU unit, users' existing  
26-pin Sony multicore cable can be used.  
Long distance operation also possible using Telecast Copper Head 3200  
system.  
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All of Your Workflow Possibilities  
HD/SD Multicore Studio System  
Photo courtesy of  
Waterman Broadcasting Corp.  
Fitted with the KA-M790G and the KA-790G, the GY-HM790U can be used  
to construct an economical HD or SD studio system for stunning images.  
Both HD or SD component and SDI video are supported, giving user  
flexibility to use a component switcher or SDI switcher.  
Lossless SDI output from GY-HM790U can be delivered to RM-HP790DU  
via multicore/BNC hybrid cable  
When replacing a GY-DV550U or GY-HD250U based studio system,  
the original 26-pin control cable can continue to be used.  
When connecting KA-M790G to a RM-HP250AU unit, users' existing 26-pin  
Sony cable can be used.  
When needed, the GY-HM790U can be used as an ENG camera by  
releasing the camera from KA-790G.  
Reliable tripod-mounted studio operation with pedestal and teleprompter.  
HD/SD Fiber Studio System  
Photo courtesy of  
Ole Miss Athletics & Media Support Group  
Fitted with the ProHD fiber studio interface unit and the KA-790G,  
the GY-HM790U can be converted into an economical HD or SD studio  
system.  
Optical fiber system allows longer cable distance operation with optional  
Power Wafer.  
When needed, the GY-HM790U can be used for ENG by releasing the  
Both HD or SD component and SDI video are supported, providing  
flexibility to use a component switcher or SDI switcher.  
camera from the KA-790G studio sled support.  
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Innovation that Meets the Demands of Professionals  
— High-Resolution Image Quality  
Best-in-Class High Resolution  
HD Recording  
Three 1/3-inch Progressive CCD Design with  
Triplex Offset  
The three progressive CCD design provides rich,  
accurate colors, while JVC original Triplex Offset  
technology, in conjunction with pixel  
correlation, adaptively increases the effective  
resolution both horizontally and vertically by shifting  
the red and blue pixels independently relative to the  
green, for a sharper picture without any  
corresponding loss in sensitivity. As a result,  
horizontal, vertical and diagonal resolutions are  
dramatically increased. Furthermore, using a global  
shutter, the design minimizes wobbling during quick  
pans and fixed pattern noise in low light conditions,  
contributing to a more stable image.  
3CCD  
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Triplex Offset  
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Canon 14x HD Lens  
The JVC GY-HM790U comes equipped with a  
14x interchangeable HD lens from Canon.  
With a focal length down to 4.4 mm (equivalent  
to 31.7 mm on a 35 mm camera), the new lens  
is 20% wider than previous models, and at the  
telephoto end (up to 447 mm at 35 mm equivalent) it is less  
susceptible to color flaring. Focus accuracy is maintained throughout  
the zoom range, and the same image brightness is sustained without  
reducing the F-stop.  
Advanced MPEG2 High Bit Rate Encoding  
1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP)  
At the heart of the GY-HM790U is the new Dynamic Digital Signal  
Processor. Processing is performed on the full progressive 1920 x  
1080 signal, regardless of the camcorder's  
settings, ensuring the highest picture quality  
in any shooting mode. All major HD  
broadcasts, which is still an industry standard in many countries  
worldwide. This feature offers a fundamental advantage for  
professionals with time-sensitive SD workflows.  
HQ made  
(35Mbps)  
SP made  
(25Mbps)  
SP made  
(19Mbps)  
DV made  
(25Mbps)  
60i/50i  
30p/25p/24p  
resolutions are supported, including  
1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720.  
1920 x 1080  
1440 x 1080  
1280 x 720  
720 x 480  
60i/50i  
(MOV only)  
60i/50i  
60p/50p  
30p/25p/24p  
60p/50p  
30p/25p/24p  
JVC Proprietary 35Mbps MPEG2 Encoder (HD)  
Drawing from its experience in developing transmission  
60i  
* The GY-HM790U supports all major HD signal formats including 1920 x 1080,  
1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 as well as SD signal in DV codec.  
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signal encoders used by major television stations, JVC  
developed a proprietary codec capable of providing  
highly efficient compression up to 35 Mbps — high  
enough to support full 1920 x 1080 encoding — capable of creating  
high resolution images with minimal artifacting. The XDCAM EX™  
MPEG2 long GOP (Group of Pictures) codec is a widely used,  
broadcast-standard compression system and is supported by all  
popular editing systems and broadcast servers.  
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Uncompressed Audio Recording with Full  
Manual Control  
linear  
PCM  
The GY-HM790U captures audio with the same  
uncompromising quality as video. Two-channel  
16-bit/48 kHz uncompressed linear PCM can be  
Recording  
recorded via the detachable shotgun microphone, or via a pair of  
balanced XLR connectors. Versatile input switching and independent  
channel assignment allow both mic and line-level sources (such as  
wireless receivers) to be connected, and phantom power is available  
on each XLR connector independently. Audio recording levels can be  
controlled automatically or manually, with an audio level meter in  
the viewfinder and  
The GY-HM790U supports all major HD signal formats including  
1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720.  
Standard Definition Recording Capability  
Responding to the needs of the industry, the  
GY-HM790U, in addition to its capability as an HD  
recorder, offers Standard Definition recording for  
maximum flexibility. Recording in SD provides  
HD/SD  
LCD monitor for  
easy monitoring.  
Rec  
a time-saving alternative to down-conversion of HD material for SD  
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Innovation to Meet the Needs of Professionals —  
Native File Recording Capability  
The Next Generation of Native File Access Workflow  
Native File Recording for Integrated Workflows  
With Native File Recording, JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles to achieving a smoother, more streamlined production workflow.  
Until now, ingesting footage into editing systems was a time consuming process. With Native File Recording, your footage is ready to edit the  
moment it's shot.  
Dual Format Recording (QuickTime™ for FCP™/XDCAM EX™  
Compatible MP4)  
Because it uses QuickTime™ as its native file format,the GY-HM790U  
is the perfect choice for users of Apple's Final Cut Pro™ editing  
system. Both HD and SD MOV files recorded by the camcorder can be  
dragged directly into Final Cut Pro™, keeping them  
first-generation and eliminating the time-consuming process of file  
conversion. You'll spend less time preparing the files for editing, and  
more time letting your creativity get to work.  
For users of major NLE systems, including solutions from Adobe,  
Avid, Canopus, Vegas and Apple, the GY-HM790U supports the MP4  
file format, which can be brought into your editing system without  
re-encoding. HDV-compatible M2T files can also be created from  
these MP4 files using the ProHD Clip Manager (Version 1.1).  
Finally, the popular type-2 AVI file format can be recorded in SD  
for easy import into almost all current and legacy NLE systems.  
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ProHD Software  
Twin SDHC Card Slots with Seamless Continuous Recording  
Loaded with two 32 GB Class-6 SDHC cards, the GY-HM790U is  
good for over six hours* of continuous HD shooting across  
both cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches  
seamlessly and automatically to the other card. And because cards  
are hot swappable, there is in effect no limit to the continuous  
shooting time in any mode, even with lower capacity cards.  
Hot swappable media also means it is  
possible to start editing footage from  
one card while still shooting to the  
other. The twin card slots also offer  
the flexibility of scene-by-scene card  
JVC ProHD Clip Manager  
The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy  
to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM790U's memory cards from your  
computer. With a few clicks of the mouse you can copy, move or  
delete clips, preview clip content, as well as view and edit clip  
metadata. A thumbnail view of all the clips in the current folder  
shows the content of each clip at a glance. Use the viewer to watch  
the whole clip, or change the clip's index frame used for the  
thumbnail. You can also manage folders to keep your clips  
organized, and check the remaining free space on a card. The latest  
version of ProHD Clip Manager offers an even greater level of NLE  
compatibility by enabling MP4 files to be converted to m2t widely  
supported by NLEs.  
selection  
ProHD Clip  
Manager  
MP4  
M2T  
XDCAM EX  
Slot A  
Slot B  
Main screen for Windows®  
Card 1  
Change  
Card 2  
Change  
Card 3  
Card 4  
Slot A  
Slot B  
Information window  
Viewer window  
ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in  
The ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in is a software for Apple's Final  
Cut Pro™ that lets you drop MP4 files recorded on the GY-HM790U  
into the clip bin of Final Cut Pro™.  
With the plug-in installed, you can view thumbnails of the MP4  
files on a memory card from the Log and Transfer screen of Final Cut  
Pro™. Simply drag and drop the thumbnails into the bin to  
automatically convert the clips to QuickTime™, ready for use.  
* In 19 Mbps mode  
SDHC media offers the best combination of price, availability,  
capacity, reliability and transfer speed. With no moving parts and no  
pins or other extrusions, SDHC cards are both durable and reliable,  
and compare favorably with tape on a cost-per-minute basis.  
Log and transfer screen  
Preview  
Browser  
SxS Double Media Hybrid Recording (Optional)  
The optional SxS media recorder allows simultaneous  
shooting to SDHC and SxS media. This hybrid recording  
system provides a reliable backup solution.  
Ingest  
Logging  
* Playback compatibility not guaranteed on all products due to variation of supported recording mode.  
* MP4 is the compliant file format used on the XDCAM EX™.  
* SxS is a flash memory card designed for professional video cameras with a high-speed PCI Express interface.  
* All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.  
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Innovation that Meets the Needs of Professionals —  
Ease of Operation  
Ease of Operation for Complete Creative Freedom  
1.22 Megapixel LCOS Viewfinder and Focus Assist Function  
The GY-HM790U features a stunning new high-resolution (852 x 480  
x 3) LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) 0.45" viewfinder. The 16:9  
aspect ratio image is crisper and more detailed than conventional  
LCD viewfinders, with higher vertical resolution and superior RGB  
color separation. Helping the camera operator stay focused on the  
action is a focus assist system that  
highlights the edges of objects in  
the image. Also visible in the  
viewfinder are indicators for the audio  
input level, the battery time remaining,  
GUI  
The new GUI features several improvements  
that make the GY-HM790U easier to use.  
All on-screen monitors can be navigated intuitively  
via a four-way cross key and a central Set button.  
A colored LED ring illuminates the outer edge of the  
cross keys, indicating the current camera mode. The GUI can be  
viewed in both the LCD monitor and overlaid in the viewfinder.  
The high-resolution picture thumbnail display makes it a simple task  
to select clips visually for review, and more detailed file and file  
format, frame rate, resolution and time code data.  
and the recording time available on  
each memory card.  
Focus Assist  
With the increased resolution of HD, accurate focusing is  
critical—focusing errors that may pass unnoticed in SD video are far  
more obvious when watching in HD. JVC developed Focus Assist to  
make accurate HD focusing quick and easy. When Focus Assist is  
switched on, the image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor becomes  
monochrome and all objects that are in focus appear with colored  
edges. Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while  
shooting is greatly simplified.  
File Content Display  
Menu Display  
Item Select Over Picture  
Favorite Menu Display  
Shooter-Friendly Controls and Layout  
The control panel of the GY-HM790U has been  
laid out so that all commonly used controls are  
within easy reach of the operator while  
shooting. Among the controls are three user-  
definable buttons that can be assigned a range  
of functions for instant setting.  
Focus Assist OFF  
Focus Assist ON  
4.3-inch LCD Monitor  
The large, high-resolution 4.3-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor  
provides a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. The  
monitor’s 800 x 480 WVGA resolution, together with the easy-to-use  
cross keys for GUI navigation, bring ease of use to a new level for a  
professional camcorder.  
Pre Rec Mode  
How many times have you missed a crucial moment because you  
didn't hit the record button in time? With Pre Rec enabled,  
the camcorder continuously buffers up to 20 seconds of video, so  
that when recording is started the cached video is included in the  
recorded file, giving you up to 20 second head start.  
Rec trigger  
Normal Rec  
Pre Rec  
Retro cache recording period (Up to 20 sec.)  
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Variable Frame Rate Recording (Over Crank, Under Crank)  
When recording in the 720p 35 Mbps mode, the camera can be set  
to record at a frame rate different than the playback rate.  
This capability makes it possible to record slow or fast motion when  
the recording is played back at 24p, 25p or 30p.  
Spot Exposure Meter  
When shooting high-contrast scenes,  
setting the exposure accurately can  
become tricky. The Spot Meter allows  
you to monitor the dynamic range of  
the image in various ways so that the  
exposure may be controlled more accurately. A manual mode allows  
a specific area of the image to be monitored for precise exposure  
control of the main subject in the frame. There are four modes of  
spot metering: Max/Min, Max, Min and Manual. In the Max/Min  
mode, the highest and lowest levels of the image are identified with  
color markers, red (H) and white (L), along with the video level (before  
knee and gamma).  
Versatility and Quality of Output  
SDI and IEEE1394 Output  
In addition to SD composite and HD/SD component video output,  
the GY-HM790U is equipped with SDI and IEEE1394 outputs.  
The SDI output is via a BNC connector and can be switched between  
HD and downconverted SD with embedded uncompressed audio.  
Remote Camera Control Connector  
The GY-HM790U is equipped with a standard  
JVC 6-pin TTL interface for an optional remote  
camera controller (RM-LP25U, RM-LP57U or  
RM-LP55U). These units provide extensive  
control options, including paint, iris, gamma  
level, knee, gain, shutter, and black level.  
The IEEE1394 output is via  
a 4-pin connector and can  
also be switched between  
HD and SD by menu.  
The audio output is HDV  
compliant in HD mode and  
DV compliant in SD mode.  
Composite out  
Component out  
SDI out  
IEEE1394 out  
Dimensions  
3-9/16 (90)  
3-3/4 (95)  
1-5/8 (40)  
(VF MOVE)  
Unit: inches (mm)  
12-1/4 (311) (for ANTON BATTERY)  
6-9/16 (166)  
9-1/8 (231)  
(S.PAD MOVE)  
1-3/16  
(30)  
8-1/4 (209)  
8-5/16 (210)  
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System Configuration  
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Optional Accessories  
(Canon)  
(Canon)  
(Fujinon)  
(Fujinon)  
(Fujinon)  
KT20x5BKRS  
1/3" high quality zoom lens  
KT17ex4.3BIRSE  
1/3" high quality zoom lens  
with 2x extender  
HTs18x4.2BRM  
HTs18x4.2BERM  
(2x extender)  
XT17sx4.5BRM  
XT20sx4.7BRM  
1/3" zoom lens  
Th13x3.5BRM  
1/3" wide zoom lens  
1/3" high quality zoom lens  
(Fujinon)  
HZ-FM13U  
HZ-ZS13BU  
HZ-CA13U  
PL-Mount cinema prime  
lens adapter  
ACM-12  
1/2" bayonet mount  
converter  
ACM-17  
2/3" bayonet mount  
converter  
HZ-FM15U (Canon)  
Manual zoom control  
Manual focus control  
Cannot be used for HTs18x4.2BRM lens.  
Use Fujinon ZMM-6: Module unit/  
CZH-14: Grip/CFC-12-990: Cable/  
MCA-7: Mounting clamp  
Cannot be used for KT17ex4.3BIRSE lens.  
Use Canon FFM-100: Flex focus module/  
FC-40: Flex cable/FFC-200: Flex focus  
controller  
RM-LP25U  
RM-LP55U  
KA-M790G  
Multicore studio  
interface unit  
KA-790G  
Studio sled support  
RM-HP790DU (HD/SD)  
RM-HP250AU (HD/SD)  
Camera control unit  
RM-LP25U  
RM-LP55U  
RM-LP57U  
VF-HP790G  
8.4" LCD studio viewfinder  
Remote control unit  
(Focus  
enhancement)  
KA-MR100G  
SxS memory card recorder  
MR-HD100U  
SR-HD1500US  
Blu-ray disk recorder  
KM-H3000U  
CB-250  
Hard shipping case  
KM-H2500U  
Hard disk recorder  
For m2t or SD video file recording only.  
Multi-format digital switcher  
KA-551U  
Tripod base V-mount  
adapter  
VC-P112U (20m)  
DT-V24G1Z/V20L3GZ/  
V17G1Z/V9L3DY  
LCD HDTV monitor  
VC-P113U (50m)  
VC-P114U (100m)  
Multicore camera cable  
JVC-PV  
IDX V-mount plate  
Endura-E-10S (Battery)  
IDX V-mount battery  
VL-2PLUS (Charger)  
IDX V-mount battery  
charger/AC adapter  
Dionic 90 (Battery)  
Anton Bauer battery  
Tandem 70 (Charger)  
Anton Bauer battery  
charger/AC adapter  
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Specifications  
GY-HM790U  
[Video/Audio]  
[General]  
Recording file format: QuickTime™ file format for Final Cut Pro™ (HD/SD)/  
MP4 file format (HD)/AVI type-2 file format (SD)  
Recording format:  
Power: DC 12V (11V to 17V)  
Power consumption: Approx. 27W (During recording [when the  
camcorder + standard lens + LCD monitor are in use])  
Mass: Approx. 3.7kg (8.2 lbs.)  
Operating temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)  
Operating humidity: 30 % to 80 % RH  
Storage temperature: -20˚C to 60˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F)  
Image pickup device: 3-chip, 1/3" Progressive CCD  
Color separation prism: F1.4, 3-color separation prism  
Sync system: Internal sync: built-in SSG / External sync: BB, VBS  
signal or HD tri-sync signal  
HD: MPEG-2 Long GOP  
HQ mode:VBR, 35Mbps (1920x1080i50/60, p24/25/30) MPEG-2 MP@HL  
SP mode:CBR, 25Mbps (1440x1080i50/60)/19Mbps  
(1280x720p24/25/30): MPEG-2 MP@H-14/19Mbps  
(1280x720p50/60): MPEG-2 MP@HL  
Video SD: DV compression 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25Mbps  
Audio HD:LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit ; SD: LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/  
16-bit  
Video frame rate:  
NTSC settings  
Lens mount: 1/3" bayonet system  
ND filter: OFF, +1/4ND, +1/16ND  
Gain: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC  
Electronic shutter: 1/6 sec. to 1/10000 sec., EEI  
Minimum illumination: 1.25 lx (typical) (1920x1080 mode, F1.4,  
+18dB, with 8-frame accumulation)  
HD HQ mode:1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,1440x1080/59.94i  
(MOV only), 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p  
SP mode: 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p  
NTSC setting SD: 480/59.94i  
PAL settings  
HD: HQ mode: 1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i (MOV only),  
1280x720/50p, 25p  
LCD monitor: 4.3" LCD, 800x480 (WVGA, 410,000 pixels)  
Viewfinder: 0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels (852x480x3)  
Lens: Canon F1.6, 14x, f = 4.4-61.6mm (35mm conversion:  
32-448mm)  
SP mode: 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p  
Variable frame rate (HQ 720p 24/25/30 mode):  
NTSC setting: 10/12/15/20/24/30/40/48/60 fps  
PAL setting: 10/12.5/20/25/40/50 fps  
[Connectors]  
Filter diameter: 82mm  
Analog composite output (480i or 576i: Downconverted, 4:3/16:9): 1.0V(p-p),  
75-ohms, BNC (unbalanced; switchable from analog component Y output)  
Analog component output (480i or 576i; Downconverted 720p/1080i):  
Y: 1.0V(p-p), 75-ohms Pb, Pr: 0.7V(p-p), 75-ohms, BNC x 3 (unbalanced)  
SDI output terminal (480i or 576i: Downconverted/720p/1080i: embedded  
audio), BNC (unbalanced)  
Supported media: SDHC (Class 6 or 10)  
Slots: x 2  
Recording time: Approx. 25 minutes (8GB SDHC card, 35Mbps,  
VBR mode)  
HD-SDI: Compliant with SMPTE 292 M  
SD-SDI: Compliant with SMPTE 259 M  
Analog composite input: 1.0V(p-p), 75-ohms, BNC (unbalanced; switchable  
from genlock input)  
Genlock input: 1.0V(p-p), 75-ohms, BNC (unbalanced)  
Audio input:  
[MIC]: -60dBu, 3k-ohms, XLR (balanced), +48V output (phantom power supply)  
[LINE]: +4dBu, 10k-ohms, XLR (balanced)  
Audio output: -8 1dBu (when audio signal process output is -20dB), 1k-ohms,  
RCA x 2 (unbalanced)  
SDHC Class 6 recording time (approx.)  
MOV/MP4  
MOV/AVI  
SD  
SP  
HQ  
Headphone: 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2  
720p  
1080i  
720p/1080i  
12 min.  
25 min.  
50 min.  
480i  
Time code input: 0 6dBs, high impedance, BNC, unbalanced  
Time code output: 0 6dBs, low impedance, BNC, unbalanced  
IEEE1394 output: 4-pin  
Remote: Mini DIN 6-pin  
USB: Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0, mini-B, slave function (mass storage class)  
only  
4GB  
8GB  
22 min.  
45 min.  
17 min.  
35 min.  
15 min.  
30 min.  
1 hr.  
16GB  
32GB  
1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 10 min.  
3 hr.  
2 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 40 min.  
2 hr.  
[Accessory Provided]  
Microphone x 1  
Final Cut Pro™ is not supplied.  
Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries. Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh, QuickTime, and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the  
United States and other countries. The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association. HDV and HDV logo  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited(JVC). Product and company names mentioned  
here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. XDCAM EX is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Simulated pictures.  
The values for weight and dimensions are approximate.  
E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
DISTRIBUTED BY  
JQA-0288  
Hachioji Business Center of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.  
has received ISO9001 Certifications.  
Printed in Japan  
KCS-8416 CEHM790UKN1005  
“JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.  

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