JVC Camcorder GY-HM600 User's Manual
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1. MOV files the native file format of Apple s Final Cut Pro JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles to achieving a smoother more streamlined production workflow Native file recording Et ensures your footage is ready to edit the SDXC moment it s shot resulting in a more efficient workflow and no loss of image quality Additionally with the MPEG 2 mode for Windows editing environments it is possible to record in MP4 format KDCAM EX workflow compatible for direct editing in other major NLE systems including Avid Media Composer Adobe Premiere Grass Valley Edius Pro pie Vw LLLI Workflow H 264 SD MOV file can be edited by Grass Valley Edius Pro Dual SDHC SDXC Card Slots for Maximum Versatility Dual SDHC SDXC card slots make the GY HM600 a truly versatile camcorder offering such benefits as simultaneous recording and relay recording with reliable and cost effective media In relay recording mode you can shoot continuously and seamlessly over multiple 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 It is possible to start editing footage from one card while still shooting to the other With simultaneous recording you can easily create backup or duplicate files as you2. SIot A Slot B Slot A Slot B HD and HD File Card 1 p Card 2 SD and SD File Change Change Card 3 Card 4 Backup Recording Rec Rec Rec Rec Rec Rec Start Pause Start Pause Start Pause v v v Card 1 T 5 While Card1 record continuously Card2 independently perform Rec start pause at Rec trigger Scene 1 Backup Recording is not compatible with AVCHD mode Powerhouse of Performance and Flexibility High Performance Features Superb Portability and Compact Design With a stylish body that fits boldly within the distinctive range of ProHD camcorders the compact dimensions and superb portability of the GY HM600 allow it to be used anywhere Lightweight 2 4kg 5 3lbs operating condition versatile and extremely easy to use it is the perfect camcorder for next generation acquisition Shooter Friendly Controls and Layouts Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY HM600 The camcorder s handgrip makes it very comfortable to hold even on long shoots And despite its extremely compact dimensions all the camcorder s main functions are accessible directly from controls and switches on the camera body right where you would expect them to be e White balance Selectable between preset and two user settings eGain L M H 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 dB amp Lolux AGC can be assigned to the L M H gain swi
3. Dimensions W x H x D 178 x 198 x 416 mm 7 x 7 13 16 x 16 3 8 Mass Appro 2 4kg 5 3lbs Including battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 82 C to 104 C Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 14 C to 122 C Operating humidity 30 to 80 RH Storage humidity Under 85 CAMERA Image sensor 1 3 2 2M pixels progressive scan 3CMOS Synchronizing system internal synchronization Stabilizer Optical image stabilizer Lens Fujinon F1 6 3 0 23x f24 1 94 3mm 35mm conversion 29 to 667mm Sensitivity F11 60Hz F12 50Hz 2000Ix typical Minimum illumination 0 15lx typical 1920 x 1080 mode F1 6 Lolux mode 1 30 or 1 25 shutter Filter diameter 72mm Shutter speed 1 4 to 1 10000 Gain 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 dB Lolux ALC ND filter Clear 1 4 1 16 1 64 LCD display 3 5 920K pixels 16 9 Viewfinder 0 45 1 22M pixels 16 9 VIDEO AUDIO RECORDING Recording media 2x SDHC SDXC memory card Class 4 6 10 Class4 for AVCHD and H 264 only Video recording Video codec MPEG 2 Long GOP HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 HD SD File format MOV HD SD H 264 MP4 XDCAM EX MTS AVCHD Recording mode MPEG 2 Long GOP NTSC setting HQ mode 1920 x 1080 59 94i 29 97p 23 98p 1440 x 1080 59 94i 1280 x 720 59 94p 29 97p 23 98p SP mode 1440 x 1080 59 94i 25Mbps 1280 x 720 59 94p 19Mbps m SDHC Class 4 6 10 SDXC recording time approx Class 4 only correspondence with PAL setti
4. HD SD Memory Card Camcorder GY HM600 NIIT SM SP Su S NOHD XC uickTime CLASS G cLAss amp ciassG Quality in Motion Shown with optional microphone ohooting Image Processing Newly developed 23x Fujinon Lens and Next Generation FALCONBRID Full HD 1 3 inch CMOS Sensors Image Processing Engine The Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens provides The on board FALCONBRID engine achieves superb sharpness and excellent low light performance superior image quality with 2D DNR processing in tandem with three CMOS sensors with extremely as well as compensation for chromatic aberration high sensitivity of F11 60Hz F12 50Hz at 2000 lux shading and a wider dynamic range Minimum illumination is an incredible 0 15 lux typical Flexibility Meets Next umm a apes T RE et e LPs otk LN s TE ig ja Pa T aa n v d STE VS Yes 25 p AES qd i LEM UNI M i SEE tma T ETE P PE E ant rd gni ir ME x m i d et 4 Eum ee F aria Dual Recording Wide Media Format Compatibility The GY HM600 records HD SD footage to SDHC or SDXC media cards in a range of file formats including MOV for Final Cut Pro MP4 compatible with XDCAM EX and AVCHD In addition to seamless relay recording for continuous shooting simultaneous recording to both mem
5. akes it possible to record slow or fast motion when the recording is played back at 24p 25p or 30p The GY HM600 can also under crank in the 1080p 35Mbps mode Cutting Edge Connectivity Equipped with leading edge connections the GY HM600 offers versatility while meeting the needs of professional applications For easy monitoring of footage you can monitor from the digital SDI and HDMI outputs simultaneously easily switching between output in HD or SD e SDI HD SD out e HDMI HD SD out e TC Sync in out e g2 5mm Remote Control e AV out e 93 5mm Stereo e USB Headphone out e Mic Line x 2 with phantom power e Aux In for Wireless Receiver TC Sync With TC Sync functionality two GY HM600 units can be synchronized with time code using an RCA cable Since the terminal can be used for both in out functions either unit can be the master providing for an ideal multi camera operation setup Wired Remote Control The GY HM600 comes with a wired remote interface 2 5mm connector for operating the camcorder remotely when using a tripod jib crane or boom Audio Recording and Monitoring Flexibility The GY HM600 provides a number of essential audio features Its built in stereo microphone is ideal for capturing natural sound on location but the camera also includes two mic line selectable XLR inputs with phantom power The side panel is equipped with screws to attach a holder for an optional wireless receiver f
6. chrome and all objects that are in focus appear with colored edges selectable from red green or blue Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while shooting is greatly simplified Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON GUI The GY HM600 takes ProHD s highly regarded GUI navigation to the next level Not only are menu items immediately accessible but settings can also be easily checked right from the settings window With an improved graphical interface it s easier than ever to customize the settings to match individual preferences or the demands of the moment Inc Tow i Wego c i x LLL Ha i rz HJ TE SSAA Got Mork e Artice User Friendly Functions 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 15 seconds of video so that when recording is started the cached video is included in the recorded file giving you an up to 15 second head start Interval Rec This feature allows you to record single frames at set intervals which can be used to shoot slow moving scenes such as sunsets or construction or to capture time lapse recordings such as the growing of plants Variable Frame Rate Recording Over Crank Under Crank When recording in the 720p 35Mbps mode the camera can be set to record at a frame rate different than the playback rate This capability m
7. g 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 High Performance Functionality Shown with optional microphone System Configuration On camera light B Shoulder belt Headphone Microphone i ela Csr g SDI cable BNC HDMI cable Wireless microphone receiver EW112 p Sennheiser UCR100 Lectrosonics or equivalent GY HM600 Wide conversion lens WHV 077 Zunow WOCX 08 Zunow HDWC8X 72 16x9 or equivalent Battery SSL JVC50 IDX Battery charger LC 2J IDX Remote Control Unit Rain cover Battery SSL JVC50 AV cable or equivalent m di VZ Stealth Varizoom ss ZC 3DV Libec OL Soft carrying bag i AC adapter DC cable a MVR901EPLA Manfrotto PC202 Petrol i 521 LX Manfrotto Petrol a s or equivalent Dimensions Unit inches mm 7 1 8 177 5 5 15 16 148 5 16 5 8 415 5 a 7 1 8 178 7 7 8 197 2 9 32 57 10 25 32 269 5 HOOD 13 13 16 345 5 16 7 64 402 5 10 Specification GY HM600 GENERAL Power DC 12V AC adaptor DC 7 2V Battery Power consumption Approx 10W with VF in single REC mode and default setting
8. imal aberration 60Hz 50 2 Sensitivity New Full HD CMOS Conventional 1 3 device Advanced Processing Engine Revolutionary FALCONBRID Image Processing Engine FALCONBRID is JVC s high speed processor for advanced video applications Delivering tremendous processing power on a single chip the on board FALCONBRID engine processes large amounts of video data at exceptional speeds Together with this technology superior image quality has been realized with 2D DNR processing and compensation circuitry for wide dynamic range FALCON B3RID MPEG 2 and AVCHD Recording MPEG 2 The GY HM600 supports both the popular MPEG 2 Long GOP 35 25 19Mbps format AVCHD widely used by television broadcasters and the highly efficient AVCHD 24 17Mbps mode which provides compatibility with a wide range of affordable editing systems This means that professionals have unprecedented flexibility to meet production standards through a wide range of workflows MPEG 2 AVCHD H 264 HQ mode SP mode SP mode HQ mode SP mode SD mode 85Mbps 25Mbps 19Mbps 24Mbps 17Mbps 8Mbps 601 501 Tu Em 1920 x 1080 30p 25p 24p 601 501 60i 50i Q 1440x1080 601 50 60p 50p 601 501 1280 720 30p 25p 24p 60 50 50i 720 576 GY HM600E a 60i 720 x 480 GY HM600U Flexible File based Workflow Multiple File Formats for Native Workflows Record HD or SD footage directly in ready to edit QuickTime
9. ior processing power on a single chip 0 45 inch 1 22M pixel Color Viewfinder Stunning new high resolution LCOS viewfinder with a crisp and detailed 16 9 aspect ratio image SDXC SDHC Memory Card Recording Dual SDHC SDXC card slots allow footage to be recorded either to both cards simultaneously or from one card to the other in relay Shown with optional microphone Expanding the Possibilities with Advanced Features in a High Definition Camcorder Superior HD Imaging Newly developed 23x Fujinon Auto Focus Zoom Lens with Manual Functions The GY HM600 is equipped with the newly developed Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens giving the highest magnification in the industry Delivering superior low light performance and ensuring brightness at the tele end the lens offers F1 6 3 0 a focal range of 29mm 667mm 35mm equivalent and includes servo zoom manual focus and iris rings along with a four position clear 1 4 1 16 and 1 64 ND filter Other features include an optical image stabilizer chromatic aberration correction 23X Zoom Lens Wide end Tele end High Performance Full HD 1 3 inch CMOS Sensors At the heart of the GY HM600 are three 1 3 inch CMOS sensors each capable of capturing full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution images Offering an excellent sensitivity of F11 60Hz F12 50Hz and a remarkable signal to noise ratio the devices provide superior precision and color reproduction with min
10. me and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries AVCHD Progressive AVCHD and the AVCHD Progressive AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Product and company names mentioned here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All screen pictures in this brochure are simulated DISTRIBUTED BY 128GB SDXC 12hr 9hr 20 min 6 hr 40 min 13 hr 20 min 10 hr 24 25 Simulated pictures The values for weight and dimensions are approximate E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Printed in Japan KCS 8431 CEHM600GNK1 209
11. ng HQ mode 1920 x 1080 50i 25p 1440 x 1080 50i 1280 x 720 50p 25p SP mode 1440 x 1080 50i 25Mbps 1280 x 720 50p 19Mbps AVCHD NTSC setting HQ mode 1920 x 1080 59 94i SP mode 1920 x 1080 59 94i PAL setting HQ mode 1920 x 1080 50i SP mode 1920 x 1080 50i SD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 NTSC setting 720 x 480 59 94i GY HM600U only PAL setting 720 x 576 50i GY HM600E only Audio recording LPCM 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit MPEG 2 Long GOP MPEG 4 AVC 264 Dolby Digital 2ch 48kHz 16 bit 256kbps AVCHD INTERFACE Video output AV output SDI output BNC x1 HDMI output x1 Audio input XLR x2 MIC 48V LINE 93 5mm mini jack x1 Audio output AV output Headphone 3 5mm mini jack x 1 Time code link input output RCA x 1 Remote 22 5 mini jack x 1 USB Mini USB2 0 Type B PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Battery pack SSL JVC50 x 1 AC adapter x 1 AV cable x 1 Optional Accessories SSL JVC50 Battery IDX LC 2J Battery Charger IDX MOV MP4 MOV H 264 SD MPEG 2 HD AVCHD H 264 mode 720p 1080i 720p 1080i 1080i 480i 576i 22 min 17 min 12 min 25 min 47 min 45 min 35 min 25 min 50 min 1 hr 35 min 1608 1 hr 30 1 hr 10 50 min 1 hr 40 min 1 hr 18 min 3 hr 10 min 3 hr 2 hr 20 min 1 hr 40 min 3 hr 20 2 hr 36 min 6 hr 20 min 64GB SDXC Final Cut Pro is not supplied Apple Apple logo Macintosh QuickTi
12. or which there are dedicated mic and headphone jacks Also equipped with an audio equalizer sound can be adjusted to your liking from the GUI High Capacity Battery Systems Capture more footage and clock more recording time with the newly developed high capacity 4900mAh battery In addition it is also possible to charge the battery when the camera is switched off and plugged in using the AC adapter Supporting Software JVC ProHD Clip Manager The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy to manage MP4 clips on the GY HM600 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 ProHD Log and Transfer Plug in The ProHD Log and Transfer Plug in is a plug in for Apple s Final Cut Pro that lets you drop MP4 files recorded on the GY HM600 into the clip bin With the plug in installed you can view thumbnails of the MP4 files on a memory card from the Lo
13. ory cards for an instant backup or duplicate copy is also possible Native Workflow Ready to edit the moment it s shot HD or SD footage is recorded natively in the format of the world s most popular editing systems Shown with optional microphone Innovative Features without Compromise ND Filters Equipped with a built in 4 position ND filter for greater flexibility through a range of lighting situations PH CHA INPUT INPUT WAJA 3 5 inch 920K pixel LCD Monitor The top mounted position of the high resolution 3 5 inch LCD monitor is ideal for shooting at various angles in handheld camera applications krah ark aar the industry Full HD 1 3 inch CMOS Sensors A Optical Image Stabilizer Three CMOS sensors offer an excellent sensitivity Helping to correct lateral and vertical of F11 60Hz F12 50Hz and a remarkable x movement of the camera the built in signal to noise ratio for superior precision d OIS ensures that pristine HD images vivid color reproduction remain sharp and stable Focus Assist JVC s patented focus assist system highlights the edges of objects in the image to help the operator keep the action in focus SHUTTER FULL AUTO AE LOCA auri TT MARKERS i F a P m J 4 IN 51 J FALCONBRID FALCONSRID JVC s high speed processor for advanced video applications achieves stunning image quality with super
14. shoot without the need for any external equipment either for a client copy or simply for peace of mind Additionally while the Rec trigger is used to pause and unpause recording on one card the other card can act as a continuous backup that overrides the pause function SDHC SDXC media offers the best combination of price availability capacity reliability and transfer speed With no moving parts and no pins or other extrusions SDHC SDXC cards are both durable and reliable and compare favorably with tape on a cost per minute basis During simultaneous backup recording in HD mode the duplicate file records in the same file format and bit rate as the original QuickTime MOV File Workflow Direct file access to Apple s Final Cut Pro Eg SDHC Memory Card Reader XDCAM EX Compatible MP4 File Ingest MP4 clips to major NLE systems SDHC Memory Card Reader Apple Avid Blu ray File Server Compatible NLE System Apple Final Cut Pro 6 0 4 or later Avid Media Composer 5 5 or later Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or later Avid News Cutter 5 5 or later Network Avid __ 77 3 Apple Blu ray File T Server Ju JH Compatible NLE Systems Network Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 4 0 1 or later Avid Media Composer 3 5 or later Avid News Cutter 3 5 or later Grass Valley Canopus Edius Pro 5 0 or later Apple Final Cut Pro 6 0 4 or 7 0 Relay Recording HD Dual Record
15. tch eFull Auto on off eND Filter Clear 1 4 1 16 1 64 e Auto Manual Focus One Push Auto eShutter Speed selectable by cross keys e Focus Assist User 1 on off e OIS User 2 on off eLoLux User 3 a JVC exclusive feature that permits shooting in adverse lighting conditions e AE LOCK User 4 on off eZebra User 5 on off e Marker User 6 on off Among the controls are seven user definable buttons that can be assigned a range of functions for instant setting instead of the preset settings High Resolution 920K pixels 3 5 LCD Monitor The high resolution 920K pixels 3 5 16 9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides a wide array of monitoring and setup indications For maximum flexibility the monitor is mounted at the top of the camera ideal for shooting at various angles in handheld camera applications Shown with optional microphone 1 22 Megapixel LCOS Viewfinder The GY HM600 features a stunning new high resolution 852 x 480 x 3 LCOS Liquid Crystal on Silicon 0 45 viewfinder The 16 9 image is crisper and more detailed than conventional LCD viewfinders with higher vertical resolution and superior RGB color separation Focus Assist Function Helping the camera operator stay focused on the action is a focus assist system that highlights the edges of objects in the image When Focus Assist is switched on the image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor switches to mono
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