HD Memory Card Camera Recorder
GY-HC900
The Ultimate
Live-Over-IP
Product photo shown with optional equipment.
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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• Live Streaming • Auto FTP
• Remote Control • Metadata
Return Video Encoder
Advanced QoS / Adaptive Bitrate
Secure Encrypted VPN
LTE 1
USB/RJ-4 5
Dockable on
camera
LTE 2
SFE-CAM
– Bonded LTE Hotspot
Return Video Encoder
Live-over-IP Features
Return Video
IFB
Live Streaming
FTP
Return Video / IFB
Remote Control / Meta data
As the first in the CONNECTED CAM series, the GY-HC900
is a professional camcorder that delivers a variety of
features and performance required in the field with IP
Live Streaming up to 20Mbps with Low
Latency
The GY-HC900 is capable of streaming LIVE HD/SD and
proxy video/audio files via network up to 20Mbps with
low latency. High quality, stable streaming is possible
from the field using just the camera itself*. No need to
carry a heavy backpack or external boxes.
*With an appropriate network connection
BR-800 Streaming Server
BR-DE900 Decoders
connectivity. Count on camera-to-studio and studio-to
camera two-way data communication to enable you to
build an advanced Live-over-IP workflow solution.
Return over IP for ENG
The GY-HC900 can receive return video/IFB from the
station while streaming live to air via IP thanks to a new
platform. This allows reporters and camera operators to
wirelessly receive directions from the station .
Auto FTP
It’s possible to upload video clips to an FTP server via IP.
Auto upload function allows you to upload the recorded
clip in background.
Connection in the Field
Wireless LAN
SFE-CAM is a powerful bonded cellular hotspot that docks
directly to the GY-HC900 camcorder and features Peplink’s
patented SpeedFusion™ technology. Multiple GY-HC900
units can be connected to SFE-CAM via built-in Wireless
LAN with dual external antennas. SFE-CAM bonds multiple
cellular and Wireless LAN connections enabling the user
to send digital video at greater speeds than you could
with a single modem, and at a fraction of what it would
VPN Router
BR-800 Streaming Server
BR-DE900 Decoders
cost using a conventional satellite connection. And even
while docked to a single camera, this unit provides the
power and connectivity that lets you stream from multiple
cameras to HD-SDI decoders or servers at a central location.
It’s provided with dual cellular modems with redundant
SIM slots and dual band Wireless LAN letting you use up
to four different providers for bandwidth bonding, data
overage protection or eliminating blind spots.
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SMPTE Fiber Cable with Power
Up to 300m
LTE 1
LTE 2
Command Center
Hosting BR-800 in the Cloud for Live Feeds and Playout Sharing
JVC’s lens-to-playout connectivity continues through
the BR-800 ProHD Broadcaster, powered by Zixi.
Through its web interface, it enables video feeds
from various locations can be delivered to multiple
decoders. Several TV stations can share content and
live feeds via central video server.
GPS — Asset Tracking and Remote Control
Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
Monitor and track all of your JVC IP assets in real-
time, with this unique server-based package. The JVC
Command Center provides a full screen map of all GPS
enabled resources – even live video feeds – with instantly
clickable camera control, stream data, error correction
status and much more. For T V stations, a single glance
Fiber Remote Studio System
Studio Viewfinder
GY-HC9 00
FS-900C AM
will tell you the whereabouts of your field crews at any
time of the day. You can even log the locations of specific
assets so that you can track where they’ve been. There’s
never been a tool that provides this much information
and control over all of your IP assets.
FS-900BS1 – 3 -camera ba se sta tion
FS-900BS2 – 2-camera base sta tion
The GY-HC900 is an ideal choice for high-end EFP and
studio fiber applications. It works with the FS-900 camera
module, which attaches seamlessly to the back of the
GY-HC900 via a 68-pin interface, and feeds 3G-SDI
signals, control, audio, sync, and intercom to a base
station via fiber.
Connected to Excitement. Share it with the World.
LIVE EVENT
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PRODUCTION
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• UDP
• RTP + SMPTE2022 FEC
• Zixi advanced QoS
• RTMP to CDNs
• RTSP/RTP
Live Streaming
The GY-HC900 supports various live
streaming protocols to accommodate a
range of usages.
Field Cameras
Return Video
RCU
Encoder
Secure Encrypted VPN
LTE 1
LTE 2
SFE-CAM
– Bonded LTE Hotspot
ProHD Studio
– 4-Channel Live-ove r-IP Switcher
Complete Video-over-IP Solution for Remote Production
Wireless LAN
VPN Router
The GY-HC900 with ProHD Studio system provides an
affordable multi-camera live production solution with
unique features in this class. It’s the ideal integrated
production switcher for a variety of markets, from
smallmarket news and sports broadcasts to live concerts
and worship services.
The ProHD Studio accepts four Video-over-IP streams
from the GY-HC900 (or JVC IP-supported cameras). And
a built-in H.264 encoder supports up to 1080p streaming
at up to 20 Mbps, with RTMP and MPEG-TS simultaneous
Streaming Peer-to-Peer to Decoder or CDNs
output and direct streaming integration to Facebook Live
and other CDNs. Output choices include dedicated HD-
SDI and HDMI ports, plus an HDMI display port for multi-
view or program monitoring.
IP accommodates streaming from the camera as well as
RCU and return, IFB from the studio, including tally and
voice instructions. This system is suitable for compact live
production and streaming studio for live events such
as concerts, sports, ceremonies and conferences.
BR-DE900 Decoder
UDP/RTP: Streaming to BR-DE900 or other decoder.
For more reliable streaming supporting RTP/
SMPTE 2022-1 with Forward Error Correction
(FEC).
RTMP: Direct streaming to YouTube, Facebook Live
or other CDNs.
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Zixi: Streaming to Zixi, ProHD Broadcaster or
Broadcaster on Cloud. Advanced QoS technology
for reliable communication with Forward Error
Correction (FEC), Auto Repeat Request (ARQ),
and adaptive bit rate control.
Equipped with a variety of interfaces, the
GY-HC900 offers versatility while meeting
the needs of professional applications.
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High-Speed Recording for 1080p Slow Motion
Playback
High-speed recording (1920x1080) at up to 120fps
(59.94Hz)/100fps (50Hz) is available for smooth slow motion
playback (up to 1/5 slow at 24p mode). An essential feature
for smooth slow motion viewing of sports and live events.
INTEROP and Sports Exchange Format Support
Thanks to INTEROP and Sports Exchange Standard format
support (in US market only), sports organizations can produce
HD video with rich metadata that specifically addresses the
workflow needs of sports production and video coaching
applications.
16-Axis Color Matrix Adjustment
The GY-HC900 offers wide-range 16-Axis Color Matrix
adjustability. This enables fine adjustment over a wide
spectrum including subtle skin tones while recording and
relaying video using multiple cameras.
Usability and Connectivity
3G-SDI Pool Feed Input
An integrated 3G-SDI pool feed input allows the GY-HC900
operator to capture video and stream it live simultaneously.
Other features • Pre-Rec • Dual Rec
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• SDHC/SDXC Card Slots • Card Slot Selector
Dual slots enable series recording, dual
recording, and backup recording using two
cards.
2.
• Mic In
XLR 5-pin for stereo audio input.
3.
• XLR Audio In (x2) • XLR Audio Out • SDI Out (x2)
• SDI In • DC Out (12V) • DC In • Phone • Remote
SDI input with 3G-SDI pool feed capability for
simultaneous recording and live streaming. Two XLR audio
inputs are switchable between microphone (with phantom
power support) and line input, plus stereo AUX inputs.
4.
• TC Out • TC In • Video Out • Genlock
Equipped with genlock input and timecode in/out
terminals, the GY-HC900 can be easily integrated into
multi-camera setups.
5.
• USB Host (USB3.0)
• LAN (RJ-45) • HDMI
• DC Out (12V)
Various IP connections
available via RJ-45
(Wired LAN) and Host
USB (3.0). DC out
for power supply to
peripheral equipment.
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System Configuration
Focus manual control
Zoom servo control
2/3" zoom
lens
Tripod base
KA-551U
Tripod
KA-MC10 0G
SSD Med ia
Adapter
Shoulder
belt
Microphone
Headphone Wireless receiver
EK 6042 (Senheiser )
SRc (Lectronics )
GY-HC900CH/CHU/
CHE/CHEC
Provided EVF
VF-E900G
Standard battery mount
GY-HC900CHU: Anton Bauer
GY-HC900CH/CHE/CHEC: IDX
Note: E mod el requires th e optional Ant on Bauer batte ry plate when u sing Anton Baue r battery.
Network Equipment
USB Net work
adapter
LAN cable
Switcher, Monitor, etc.
Monitor
SDI cable BNC
HDMI cable
Battery
(Anton Bauer)
Battery
(IDX)
AC adapter IA70A
(IDX)
Composite
cable BNC
Audio cable XLR
Battery charger
(Anton Bauer)
Battery charger
(IDX)
SDHC/SDXC
Memory Card
SD Card
Reader
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
Fiber Camera
Unit
FS-900CAM/
KA- F790
Composite
Video Out for
Teleprompter
VF MOVE
30
(1-3/16)96(3-13/16)
Optional EVF/
Third party's
EVF (Option)
Headset
Power Wafer
KA-PW790AG (A/B gold mount)
KA-PW790VG (V mount)
Fiber Cable
50
(2)
VF MOVE
359
(14-3/16)
LCD Studio
Viewnder
Headset
Fiber Camera Remote Control Unit
FS-900BS/RM-FP790
AC Adapter
AA-FP790G (for RM-FP790TNRG/TNCG)
137.5
(5-7/16)
Remote Control Unit
RM-LP20G
RM-LP25U
Camera Remote
Interface Cable
VC-P790RMG
RTS/Clear-Com
Interface
265
(10-7/16)
244
(9-5/8)
137
69
(2-3/4)
93.5
(3-11/16)
137.5
(5-7/16)
9 10
(5-7/16)
VF MOVE
(13/16)
319
(12-9/16)
20
S.PAD MOVE
40
(1-5/8)
104
(4-1/8)
276
(10-7/8)
102.4
(4-1/16)
207
(8-3/16)
251
(9-15/16)
Options
KJ20x8.2BKRSD
(Canon)
2/3” Zoom Lens
HZ- AS1
Manual Zoom Control
HZ-FR15G
Manual Focus Control
RM-LP25U
Remote Control Unit
KA-551U
Tripod Base V-mount Adapter
SM X-100
Azden
Stereo Shotgun Mic
FS-900
Multidyne Fiber Optic System
RM-LP20G
Remote Control Unit
Dionic XT
Anton Bauer Battery
Tandem 70
Anton Bauer
Battery Charger/AC
Adapter
MCSH050D2PD2PX X
MCSH082D2PD2PXX
MCSH164D2PD2PXX
MCSH246D2PD2PXX
MCSH328D2PD2PXX
MCSH410D2PD2PXX
MCSH492D2PD2PXX
MCSH574D2PD2PXX
MCSH656D2PD2PXX
Fiber Cables
(Hybrid Cable/Optical CON)
(16m/52.5ft)
(25m/82ft)
(50m/164ft)
(75m/246ft)
(100m/328ft )
(125 m/410f t)
(150 m/492f t)
(175m/574f t)
(200m/656ft)
RM-LP100
Remote Camera Controller via LAN
DUO-C98
IDX Battery
IA70A
Power Supply
MCSH050SIPSIRXX
MCSH082SIPSIRXX
MCSH164SIPSIRXX
MCSH246SIPSIRXX
MCSH328SIPSIRXX
MCSH410SIPSIRXX
MCSH492SIPSIRXX
MCSH574SIPSIRXX
MCSH656SIPSIRXX
Fiber Cables
(Hybrid Cable/SMPTE304M)
(16m/52.5ft)
(25m/82ft)
(50m/164ft)
(75m/246ft)
(100m/328ft )
(125 m/410f t
(150 m/492f t)
(175m/574f t)
(200m/656ft)
)
BR-DE900
Decoder
PB-CELL200
Portable Wireless
Bridge Cellular Uplink
BR-800
Broadcaster
SFE-CAM
Dockable Wireless
Bridge Cellular Uplink
KA-SLCC100G
ProHD Bridge Command Center
Specifications
Power DC 12V (11V – 17V)
Power consumption 35W (wit h EVF, in REC mod e, defa ult set ting)
Dimen sions ( W x H x D) 165 m m x 269 mm x 36 6 mm
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAMERA
VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
LIVE VIDEO STREAMING
INTERFACE S
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Elec tronic viewfinde r, Mount ca p , Inst ruc tion manual (Basic)
Weight Approx. 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.) (Bo dy only)
Operation temperature 0˚C to 4 0˚C
Storage temperature -20˚C to 50˚C
Operating humidity 30 % to 80%
Storage humidity Under 85%
Ingress protection IPX2 equivalent
Image s ensor 2/3-inc h 2.2M pi xels progres sive 3 CM OS
Lens mount 2/3-inch B 4 mount s yste m
Sensitivity F12 (60Hz), F13 (50Hz) at 200 0lx (t ypical)
Shutter speed 1/3 to 1/1000 0, EEI
Gain -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 27dB, 30dB, Lolux (24dB, 30dB, 36dB, 42dB), AGC
ND filter None, 1/4 , 1/16, 1/64
S/N ratio 62dB
Viewfinder 3.26" OLED, W VGA (85 4 x 480 ), 16:9
LCD monitor 3.5" LCD, QHD (96 0 x 540), 16:9
Recording media SDHC/SDXC memor y card x 2 (HD: Cla ss 6/10, SD/ Web: Class 4, Hig h-Spe ed: UHS -1 U3)
Video Recording
Audio Recording LPCM 2ch/4ch, 4 8kHz /16-bit (MOV/MXF), 48kHz /24bit ( XHQ 4:2:2 10bit ), μ-Low 2ch/4ch (Proxy), Exchange (MP4) AAC 2ch
Protocol RTMP, MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/TCP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, Zixi
Resolution and bit ra te
Video input 3G-SDI (BN C x 1)
Video output 3G-SDI (BN C x 2), HDMI x 1, Composi te (BNC x 1)
VF terminal 26-pin
Audio input /output XLR 3- pin x 2, (MIC, +48 V, LINE)/ XLR 5-pin
MIC input XLR 5-pin
Genlock input Genlock input (BNC x 1)
Time code input /output BNC x 1/BNC x 1
Remote mini DIN 6-pin x 1
USB HOST ( Type A USB 3.0 ) x 1 (Net work)
Ethernet RJ-45 x 1
DC inpu t XLR 4-pin x 1
DC output /Light DC output 4-p in x 2, D-t ap x 1
Built-in slot Wirele ss aud io modu le (D- sub25 (UniSlot )) and optional future expans ion
Wirel ess L AN Built-in (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
Video codec : MPEG- 4 AVC/H. 264 (HD/SD), MPEG-2 ( HD)
File format: MOV, MP4, MXF
1920 x 1080 (59.94p/59.94i/29.97p/50p/50i/25p) 20/16/12/8Mbps
HD
SD 720 x 480/576 (59.94i/50i) 8/5/3/1.5/0.8/0.3Mbps
LOW 640 x 360 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p) 3/1.5/0.8/0.3Mbps
1920 x 1080 (59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p) 5/3Mbps
1280 x 720 (59.94p/50p) 20/16/12Mbps
1280 x 720 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p) 8/5/3Mbps
1280 x 720 (29.97p/25p) 1.5Mbps
Recording Formats
System Video Format Resolution Frame rate Bit rate Audio Rec Time on 64GB SD C ard
QuickTime/MXF
(MPEG-2 Long GOP)
HD
SD
WEB
(Proxy)
High-
Speed
QuickTime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
Exchange MP4
(U model only)
QuickTime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
QuickTime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
QuickTime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
1920 x 108 0 59.94i /5 0i/ 29.9 7p/2 5p
1280 x 720 59.94 p/5 0p
1440 x 1080 59.94i /5 0i 25Mbps (SP) 260 min .
1920 x 108 0
1280 x 720 59.94 p/5 0p
1920 x 108 0
1920 x 108 0 59.94i/5 0i/2 9.97p/25p/ 23.98 p
1280 x 720 59.94 p/5 0p
1920 x 108 0
1280 x 720 8Mbp s (LP) 960 min.
720 x 48 0 (U model) 59.94i
720 x 576 (E/EC model ) 50i 640 min.
960 x 54 0 29.97p/2 5p /23 .98p 3M bps (HQ)
480 x 270 2 9.97p/25p/23 .98 p 1.2Mbps (LP) 384 0 min.
1920 x 108 0
59.94p /5 9.94 i/ 50p /5 0i/ 29.97p /
25p/23.98p
59.94p /5 9.94 i/ 50p /5 0i/ 29.97p /
25p/23.98p
59.94p
120 fps 59.94 p/2 9.97p/23 .98p
100 fps 50p/25 p
60fps 2 9.97p/ 23.98 p
50fps 25p
35Mbps (HQ)
50Mbps
(XHQ 4:2:2 10- bit)
50Mbps (XHQ)
35Mbps (UHQ) 192 m in.
12Mbps (LP)
8Mbp s (HQ)
50Mbps (X HQ)/
35Mbps (UHQ)
Note: 4:2:0 8-bi t unless othe rwise spec ified.
LPCM 2ch/4ch
48 kHz /16bit
LPCM 2ch/4ch 48kHz/
24bit 145 mi n.
LPCM 2ch/4ch
48 kHz /16bit
AAC 2ch
48 kHz /16bit
LPCM 2ch/4ch
48 kHz /16bit
μ-law 2c h/4ch 16kHz
— (Def fers by setting)
192 m in.1440 x 1080 59.94i /5 0i
140 m in.
140 m in.
640 min.
640 min.
1920 min.
Simulated pictures.
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"AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Zixi and the Zixi logo are
trademarks of Zixi LLC. The SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademarks of the SD Card Association.
E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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