JVC GY-HC900C20 User Manual

HD Memory Card Camera Recorder

GY-HC900

The Ultimate
Live-Over-IP

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The first model of JVC’s CONNECTED CAM series, the GY-HC900 is a unique

and innovative broadcast camcorder that makes no compromises in image

quality while offering a level of connectivity not found elsewhere. It

features three 2/3-inch CMOS image sensors that deliver high sensitivity,

low noise and wide dynamic range, as well as IPX2 equivalent robust body

for challenging scenes. It's equipped with a new powerful communications

engine that truly makes News-over-IP a reality with a streamlined ENG

workflow that's both reliable and cost-effective. The CONNECTED CAM

expands complete IP-based solution, connecting the field with the studio.

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Superb Camera Performance

2/3-inch 3CMOS Sensors with High
Sensitivity of F12 (60Hz)/F13 (50Hz)

The GY-HC900 is equipped with

three 2/3-inch 2.2 megapixel

CMOS sensors, combined with

an F1.4 prism to deliver full HD

1920 x 1080 images with excellent

sensitivity of F12 at 60Hz/F13 at 50Hz, a remarkable

signal-to-noise ratio of 62dB, and a wide dynamic range.

New Image Processing Engine

JVC’s first camera featuring a new communications

engine that optimizes both image processing and IP

performance. The engine enables both recording and

low latency streaming, as well as simultaneous decoding

for return video and IFB.

50Mbps 4:2:2 10-bit Recording (H.264) and
Standard MPEG-2 (35Mbps) Recording

The GY-HC900 is equipped with the H.264 Extreme-

High Quality (XHQ) 50Mbps (MOV) 4:2:2 10-bit recording

mode for virtually no block noise even when recording

rapid action sequences. Also supported is MPEG-2 Long

GOP recording up to 35Mbps; a widely used format

by television broadcasters. With a variety of recording

formats, the GY-HC900 provides professionals with

unprecedented flexibility to meet production standards

through a wide range of workflows.

Industry-Standard B4 Lens Mount

With an industry-standard B4

lens mount, you can install a

wide selection of existing B4 ENG

lenses for a variety of shooting

applications while saving cost.

Professional OLED Viewfinder

A professional 3.26” OLED

viewfinder offering excellent

visibility comes equipped as

standard, making focusing is easy.

Also present is a 3.5” LCD panel

for menu navigation.

HDR via HLG/J-Log 1

The GY-HC900 is equipped with the HDR compatible HLG

(Hybrid Log Gamma) mode and JVC’s proprietary J-Log 1

Gamma mode. These enable high dynamic range capture

of a broad spectrum with 10-bit recording for better color

HLG & J- Log 1 Color Gamut

grading and to avoid banding.

Footage recorded in HLG mode

will deliver a full HDR image

when viewed on HLG-compatible

monitors. The J-Log 1 mode

delivers wide latitude and a high

dynamic range of 800%.

Various Codecs and File Formats

Mode (Bit rate) Resolution File format

XHQ

(50Mbps 4:2:2

10-bit)

XHQ (50Mbps) 1920 x 1080

MPEG- 4

AVC/H.264

MPEG-2

Long GOP

UHQ (35Mbps)

HQ (8Mbps)

Web HQ (3Mbps) 960 x 540

Web LP (1.2Mbps) 480 x 270

HQ (35Mbps)

SP (25Mbps) 1440 x 1080

High-Speed Rec

MPEG-4

AVC/H.264

XHQ (50Mbps)

UHQ (35Mbps)

1920 x 1080

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080

1280 x 720

720 x 480 (U model)

720 x 576 (E model)

1920 x 1080

1440 x 1080

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080 MOV

MOV

MOV/MXF

J-Log 1 and Rec709+Knee Gamma

Magnesium Alloy Body and IPX2
Equivalent Splash-Proof

Its robust body makes the GY-HC900 ready to work in

harsh environments and situations. IPX2 equivalent

splash-proof standard compliance enables image

gathering in the field with confidence.

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Connected to the Field. Delivering to the World.

ENG

STUDIO

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