Specifications

GY-HM150U

[General]

Power requirement: DC 11 V (using AC adapter)/DC 7.2 V (using battery)

Power consumption: 7.8 W (when LCD screen backlight is set to [STANDARD])

Dimensions (W x H x D): 366 mm x 179 mm x 138 mm

(14-4/8" x 7-1/8" x 5-4/8")

Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs.) (including battery BN-VF823, SDHC/SDXC card and microphone)

Temperature:

Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage: -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F)

Humidity:

Operating: 35 % to 80 % RH

Image pickup device: 3-chip 1/4" Progressive CCD

Color separation prism: 3-color separation prism

Sync system: Internal sync (built-in SSG)

Filter diameter:

When the hood is detached: 46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)

Compatible with filter, tele-converter and wide-converter

When the hood is attached: 72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)

Compatible with filter only

Lens: Fujinon F1.8 to 2.8, 10x, f=3.7-37 mm (35 mm conversion: 39 to 390 mm)

ND filter: OFF, +1/10ND

Gain: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, Lolux, AGC

Minimum illumination: 5lx (typical) (1920 x 1080 mode, F1.8, +18dB, with 16-frame accumulation)

Electronic shutter: 1/3.75 to 1/10000, EEI

Viewfinder: 0.24" LCOS, 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color

LCD monitor: 2.7" LCD, 230,000 pixels, 16:9, color

Supported media: SDHC (Class 6/10), SDXC Slots: x 2

Recording time: Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC/SDXC card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode)

[Video/Audio]

Recording file format: QuickTime™ File Format for Final Cut Pro™ (HD/SD)/

MP4 File Format (HD)/AVI type-2 File Format (SD)

Recording format:

Video: MPEG-2 long GOP

HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2 MP@HL

SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps (1440 x 1080i)/

19 Mbps (1280 x 720p24/25/30): MPEG-2 MP@H-14

19 Mbps (1280 x 720p50/60): MPEG-2 MP@HL

SD Video: DV compression 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25Mbps

Audio: LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit

Video frame rate:

NTSC settings:

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, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p

SD mode: 720 x 480/59.94i

PAL settings:

HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p

SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p

[Connectors]

AV output: Video analog composite output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode: downconverted 480i or 576i, 4:3/16:9): 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms, Audio Stereo, analog output 300 mV, 1 k-ohms (Special cable)

Component output: Y, Pb, Pr component output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode: downconverted 480i or 576i/720p/1080i)

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms Pb, Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75-ohms (Special cable)

HDMI™ output: HDMI™ (SD mode: Auto/480i/480p HD mode:

Auto/Downconverted 480i/480p or Downconverted 576i/576p) (x.v. Color compliant)

USB: Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0

Headphone: 3.5 mm mini-jack (stereo)

Remote interface: 3.5 mm mini-jack (4-pin)

Audio input:

[MIC]: -60 dBu, 3 k-ohms, XLR (balanced), +48 V output (phantom power supply)

[LINE]: +4 dBu, 10 k-ohms, XLR x 2 (balanced)

[Accessories Provided]

Battery pack (BN-VF823) x 1, AC adapter (AP-V20M) x 1,

Battery charger (AA-VF8) x 1, Microphone x 1, Wireless remote control unit x 1,

Component cable x 1, A/V cable x 1

■ SDHC Class 6/10, SDXC recording time (approx.)

MOV/MP4

4GB

8GB

16GB

32GB

64GB (SDXC)

720p

22 min.

45 min.

1 hr. 30 min.

3 hr.

6 hr.

SP

1080i

17 min.

35 min.

1 hr. 10 min.

2 hr. 20 min.

4 hr. 40 min.

HQ

720p/1080i

12 min.

25 min.

50 min.

1 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 20 min.

MOV/AVI

SD

480i

15 min.

30 min.

1 hr.

2 hr.

4 hr.

Optional Accessories

BN-VF823U

Battery

AA-VF8U

Battery charger

Final Cut Pro™ is not supplied.

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and Windows

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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, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association.

HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and JVC Kenwood Corporation. Product and company names mentioned here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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The values for weight and dimensions are approximate.

E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

HD

SD

Performance Evolution

HD/SD Memory Card Camcorder

GY-HM150U

Printed in Japan

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Workflow

With Native File Recording, JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles to achieving a smoother, more streamlined production workflow. Until now, getting footage into a file format that computer-based editing systems could work with was a time consuming process. With Native File Recording, your footage is ready to edit the moment it’s shot.

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Exceptional Performance and Compatibility for

Professional Workflows

Introducing the GY-HM150U, a highly mobile, professional dual memory card camcorder with the flexibility to fit seamlessly into almost any production environment. For both HD and SD assignments, the camcorder natively records

Apple’s QuickTime™ (MOV) file format for Final Cut Pro™ for a smooth, hassle-free workflow. For compatibility with other

NLE systems, the GY-HM150U also supports HD MP4 and SD AVI file recording.

Dual memory card slots offer the flexibility of seamless relay recording or simultaneous recording for instant backups and duplicates.

HD

SD

HD/SD Shooting

In the transition period from SD to HD production, camcorders must be able to meet the requirements of both without compromising image quality or features.

The GY-HM150U meets this challenge by providing a true

SD shooting mode in standard DV 25 Mbps format, recording to either

MOV or AVI file format for direct editing within NLE systems.

MOV

QuickTime™

MP4

AVI

DV

HD

Rec

SDHC

SDXC

SD

Rec

Dual

SD

Cards

Simultaneous Recording to

Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

Dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots allow for either relay recording for almost unlimited shooting times, or simultaneous recording for backups or duplicates without the need for any additional equipment.

MOV

QuickTime™

MP4

Native File Recording

Record footage directly in ready-to-edit

QuickTime™ MOV files, the native file format of Apple’s Final Cut Pro™, or in MP4 format

(XDCAM EX™ workflow-compatible) for direct editing in other major NLE systems, including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Grass Valley

Edius Pro. Native file recording means no transcoding or file-wrapping is necessary, resulting in more efficient workflows and no loss of image quality.

35

Mbps

Exceptional Quality

Encoding video at higher bit-rates means just one thing: a higher quality picture.

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Workflow

With Native File Recording, JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles to achieving a smoother, more streamlined production workflow. Until now, getting footage into a file format that computer-based editing systems could work with was a time consuming process. With Native File Recording, your footage is ready to edit the moment it’s shot.

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Exceptional Performance and Compatibility for

Professional Workflows

Introducing the GY-HM150U, a highly mobile, professional dual memory card camcorder with the flexibility to fit seamlessly into almost any production environment. For both HD and SD assignments, the camcorder natively records

Apple’s QuickTime™ (MOV) file format for Final Cut Pro™ for a smooth, hassle-free workflow. For compatibility with other

NLE systems, the GY-HM150U also supports HD MP4 and SD AVI file recording.

Dual memory card slots offer the flexibility of seamless relay recording or simultaneous recording for instant backups and duplicates.

HD

SD

HD/SD Shooting

In the transition period from SD to HD production, camcorders must be able to meet the requirements of both without compromising image quality or features.

The GY-HM150U meets this challenge by providing a true

SD shooting mode in standard DV 25 Mbps format, recording to either

MOV or AVI file format for direct editing within NLE systems.

MOV

QuickTime™

MP4

AVI

DV

HD

Rec

SDHC

SDXC

SD

Rec

Dual

SD

Cards

Simultaneous Recording to

Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards

Dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots allow for either relay recording for almost unlimited shooting times, or simultaneous recording for backups or duplicates without the need for any additional equipment.

MOV

QuickTime™

MP4

Native File Recording

Record footage directly in ready-to-edit

QuickTime™ MOV files, the native file format of Apple’s Final Cut Pro™, or in MP4 format

(XDCAM EX™ workflow-compatible) for direct editing in other major NLE systems, including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Grass Valley

Edius Pro. Native file recording means no transcoding or file-wrapping is necessary, resulting in more efficient workflows and no loss of image quality.

35

Mbps

Exceptional Quality

Encoding video at higher bit-rates means just one thing: a higher quality picture.

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1080p Dynamic Digital Signal

Processor (DDSP)

JVC’s new Dynamic Digital Signal Processor is the engine that drives the GY-HM150U. This highly efficient MPEG2 encoder processes video signals at up to 35 Mbps for full progressive or interlace 1920 x

1080 HD video.

Advanced Performance

Meets Handheld Portability

GY-HM150U

Rotary Optical Image

Stabilizer

With the increased resolution of HD pictures, even a small amount of camera shake becomes noticeable to the viewer.

JVC’s Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer

(ROIS) corrects for camera shake with no loss of image resolution or quality.

10x FUJIFILM HD Lens

The GY-HM150U is equipped with a high definition 10x zoom lens by FUJIFILM, a world leader in HD lens technology.

In keeping with the overall design philosophy of the camcorder, the lens is designed to maximize optical performance while minimizing size and weight.

Iris Dial

To improve manual iris adjustment when shooting, the iris dial is now located on the side panel.

Three 1/4-inch Progressive CCD

Design with Diagonal Offset

High definition is all about image quality.

The combination of newly designed 1/4" progressive

CCDs and JVC’s Diagonal Offset technology delivers pristine HD pictures with rich, lifelike color.

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1080p Dynamic Digital Signal

Processor (DDSP)

JVC’s new Dynamic Digital Signal Processor is the engine that drives the GY-HM150U. This highly efficient MPEG2 encoder processes video signals at up to 35 Mbps for full progressive or interlace 1920 x

1080 HD video.

Advanced Performance

Meets Handheld Portability

GY-HM150U

Rotary Optical Image

Stabilizer

With the increased resolution of HD pictures, even a small amount of camera shake becomes noticeable to the viewer.

The newly developed Rotary Optical Image

Stabilizer (ROIS) corrects for camera shake with no loss of image resolution or quality.

10x Fujinon HD Lens

The GY-HM150U is equipped with a high definition 10x zoom lens by Fujinon, a world leader in HD lens technology. In keeping with the overall design philosophy of the camcorder, the lens is designed to maximize optical performance while minimizing size and weight.

Iris Dial

To improve manual iris adjustment when shooting, the iris dial is now located on the side panel.

Three 1/4-inch Progressive CCD

Design with Diagonal Offset

High definition is all about image quality.

The combination of newly designed 1/4" progressive

CCDs and JVC’s Diagonal Offset technology delivers pristine HD pictures with rich, lifelike color.

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Focus Assist

When shooting to HD, accurate focusing is critical. 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.

Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots with Simultaneous and Relay

Recording

The GY-HM150U gives users the flexibility of dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots for either simultaneous recording to dual memory cards for an instant backup or duplicate copy, or seamless relay recording between two cards for continuous shooting.

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2.7-inch LCD Monitor

The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only an alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a wide array of monitoring and setup indications.

Extended Compatibility for Production

Environments

The Next Generation of Direct File Access

Dual Format Recording (QuickTime™ for FCP™/XDCAM EX™ Compatible MP4)

Because it uses QuickTime™ as its native file format, the GY-HM150U 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 dropped 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 all major NLE systems, including solutions from Adobe, Avid,

Grass Valley, Vegas and Apple, the GY-HM150U 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.

HD Dual Recording

File Format

SD Dual Recording

File Format

MOV

QuickTime™

MP4

XDCAM EX™

AVI

DV

Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots for Simultaneous or Seamless Relay Recording

Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-HM150U a truly versatile camcorder.

Using standard, inexpensive and widely available Class-6 or Class-10

SDHC/SDXC cards, footage can be recorded either to both cards simultaneously, or from one card to the other in relay. Simultaneous recording means you can easily create backup or duplicate files as you shoot without the need for any external equipment — either for a client copy or simply for peace of mind. In relay recording mode you can shoot continuously and seamlessly over multiple cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches

Simultaneous

Recording

Relay Recording

Slot A Slot B seamlessly and automatically to the other card. And because cards

Slot A Slot B

Card 1 Card 2 are hot swappable, there is in effect no limit to the continuous

Change Change shooting time in any mode, even with lower capacity cards.

Card 3 Card 4

Hot swappable media also means it is possible to start editing footage from one card while still shooting to the other.

Scene-by-Scene

Record Select

The dual card slots also offer the flexibility of scene-by-scene card selection.

Slot A Slot B

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. Also when recording, clips separated with the Rec trigger can be saved as a conjoined clip using Clip Continuous Mode, and the

Clip Cutter mode allows you to separate clips by using the User button as a trigger.

SD media offer 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.

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1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP)

At the heart of the GY-HM150U is a custom

JVC-developed 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 resolutions are supported, including 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720.

35 Mbps MPEG2 Encoding

The highly efficient MPEG2 codec compresses video signals at up to 35 Mbps — high enough to support full

1920 x 1080 resolution — for simply stunning image quality. The MPEG2 long GOP (Group of Pictures) codec

35

Mbps

is a widely used, broadcast-standard compression system and is supported by all popular editing systems and broadcast servers.

35 Mbps

1920 x 1080/60i

1920 x 1080/50i

1920 x 1080/30p

1920 x 1080/25p

1920 x 1080/24p

1440 x 1080/60i

1440 x 1080/50i

1280 x 720/60p

1280 x 720/50p

1280 x 720/30p

1280 x 720/25p

1280 x 720/24p

25 Mbps

1440 x 1080/60i

1440 x 1080/50i

19 Mbps

1280 x 720/60p

1280 x 720/50p

1280 x 720/30p

1280 x 720/25p

1280 x 720/24p

Standard Definition Recording Capability

Responding to the needs of the industry, the GY-HM150U, in addition to its capability as

HD/SD

Rec

an HD recorder, offers Standard Definition recording for maximum flexibility. Recording in SD provides a time-saving alternative to down-conversion of HD material for SD broadcasts, which is still an industry standard in many countries worldwide. This feature offers a fundamental advantage for professionals with time-sensitive SD workflows.

1920 x 1080

HQ mode

(35Mbps)

60i/50i

30p/25p/24p

SP mode

(25Mbps)

SP mode

(19Mbps)

DV mode

(25Mbps)

60i/50i 1440 x 1080

1280 x 720

60i/50i

60p/50p

30p/25p/24p

720 x 480

60p/50p

30p/25p/24p

60i

* The GY-HM150U 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.

10x FUJIFILM HD Lens

The JVC GY-HM150U is equipped with a high definition 10x zoom lens by FUJIFILM, a world leader in HD lens technology.

The design minimizes the weight and size of the lens, while still providing exceptional HD optical performance, with low distortion. To reduce lens flare and ghosting, the lens surface has a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC) that greatly reduces the amount of light reflecting off the lens surface, and increases light transmission.

The focal length of the lens ranges from 3.7–37 mm (39–390 mm at

35 mm film equivalents), offering a good balance of wide angle and zoom. For wider angle shooting, the built-in lens hood can be removed and an optional wide-angle converter fitted.

Three 1/4-inch Progressive CCD Design with

Diagonal Offset

The three progressive CCD design provides rich, accurate colors, while JVC’s Diagonal Offset technology increases sampled luminance

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CCD information in both horizontal and vertical directions by shifting the red and blue pixels relative to the green. The result is a sharper picture without any corresponding loss in sensitivity. 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.

Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer

With the increased resolution and sharpness of HD pictures, even a small amount of camera shake becomes noticeable to the viewer.

JVC’s Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer (ROIS) corrects for lateral and vertical movement of the camera without the degradation of image quality associated with digital image stabilization systems. The result is pristine HD images that remain sharp and stable.

Uncompressed Audio

Recording for Optimal Quality

Two-channel 16-bit/48 kHz uncompressed linear PCM can be recorded via the built-in stereo ambient microphone and the detachable shotgun microphone, or via a pair of balanced XLR connectors.

Linear

PCM

Recording

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Enhanced Features and User-Friendly

Functionality for Creative Control

Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility

Shooter-Friendly Controls and Layout

Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY-HM150U.

The camera’s handgrip makes the camera very comfortable to hold for any operator, 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.

2.7-inch LCD Monitor

The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only an alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. To the left of the screen is a mini joystick and push button for navigating menus and selecting options, as well as a zoom control and a recording start/stop button.

Zoom button

Recording start/stop button

2.7-inch

• Lens zoom/Focus selector

• White balance — selectable between preset and two user settings

• Gain (L, M, H)

• Full auto (on/off)

• Auto/Manual focus

• ND filter (OFF, +1/10ND)

• User1/User2/User3/User4/

User5/User6 (allows user to predefine functions such as

Focus Assist, Color Bars, TC setting, LoLux, Zebra,

Tele/Macro, etc.)

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.

Versatile Manual Functions

For greater creativity and control, many of the camcorder’s functions can be controlled manually, from shutter speed and exposure to horizontal and vertical image detail, gamma adjustment and brightness gain. Manual control can open the door to some great special effects, as well as enabling better footage to be shot in challenging shooting environments.

• LoLux mode — a JVC exclusive feature that permits shooting in adverse lighting conditions

• H detail & V detail Adjustment

• KNEE Setting

• Zebra pattern which range specification is possible

• Color matrix/Gain Adjustment

• Gain settings of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,

18 dB & AGC can be assigned to

the “L/M/H” gain switch

• Gamma Adjustment which gives rich expression of gradation

Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON

Comprehensive Auto Functions

In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the

GY-HM150U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it.

Wired and Wireless Remote Control

The GY-HM150U comes with a wired remote interface (Ø 3.5mm connector) for operating the camcorder remotely when using a tripod, jib, crane or boom. An infrared remote control is also available, great for when an operator is unavailable or unnecessary.

More Function Assignable Buttons for Enhanced Usability

The GY-HM150U is further equipped with three new USER buttons, resulting in a total of six buttons which can be assigned a range of useful functions: Focus Assist, Color Bar, TC Setting, Tele Macro,

Lolux, Zebra, Clip Continuous, Load File, OK Mark, Clip Cutter Trig,

Backup Trig, AE Area, Clip Review, Rec, and Rec stop.

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User-Friendly Functionality

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 5 seconds of video, so that when recording is started the cached video is included in the recorded file, giving you up to 5 second head start.

Rec trigger

Normal Rec

GUI

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.

File content display

Pre Rec

Retro cache recording period (Up to 5 sec.)

Time-Lapse

The enhanced time-lapse feature offers variable recording intervals and frequency settings, allowing for total control when creating time-lapse effects.

Video Output

For external monitoring or capture, the GY-HM150U is equipped with a variety of video output options, including HDMI™ and component output for HD or downconverted SD video, and composite output for SD video only. HDMI™ output is via a standard HDMI™ connector and can output full HD video as well as uncompressed audio.

HDMI™

Component

HD

720p or 1080i

720p or 1080i

SD

Downconverted 480i/p

Downconverted 480i

Composite Downconverted 480i

No cross convert capability.

Output signal format is determined by System select and Connection setting in the menu.

Menu display Item select over picture

Flexible Connections and Easy Monitoring

Versatile input switching and independent channel assignment allow both mic and line-level sources (such as wireless receivers) to be connected, and each XLR connector offers independent phantom power. Audio recording levels can be controlled automatically or manually, and there’s an audio level meter in the viewfinder and

LCD monitor for easy monitoring.

USB 2.0 out

HDMI™ out

A/V (Composite) out

Component out

Enhanced Features and User-Friendly

Functionality for Creative Control

Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility

Shooter-Friendly Controls and Layout

Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY-HM150U.

The camera’s handgrip makes the camera very comfortable to hold for any operator, 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.

2.7-inch LCD Monitor

The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only an alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. To the left of the screen is a mini joystick and push button for navigating menus and selecting options, as well as a zoom control and a recording start/stop button.

Zoom button

Recording start/stop button

2.7-inch

• Lens zoom/Focus selector

• White balance — selectable between preset and two user settings

• Gain (L, M, H)

• Full auto (on/off)

• Auto/Manual focus

• ND filter (OFF, +1/10ND)

• User1/User2/User3/User4/

User5/User6 (allows user to predefine functions such as

Focus Assist, Color Bars, TC setting, LoLux, Zebra,

Tele/Macro, etc.)

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.

Versatile Manual Functions

For greater creativity and control, many of the camcorder’s functions can be controlled manually, from shutter speed and exposure to horizontal and vertical image detail, gamma adjustment and brightness gain. Manual control can open the door to some great special effects, as well as enabling better footage to be shot in challenging shooting environments.

• LoLux mode — a JVC exclusive feature that permits shooting in adverse lighting conditions

• H detail & V detail Adjustment

• KNEE Setting

• Zebra pattern which range specification is possible

• Color matrix/Gain Adjustment

• Gain settings of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,

18 dB & AGC can be assigned to

the “L/M/H” gain switch

• Gamma Adjustment which gives rich expression of gradation

Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON

Comprehensive Auto Functions

In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the

GY-HM150U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it.

Wired and Wireless Remote Control

The GY-HM150U comes with a wired remote interface (Ø 3.5mm connector) for operating the camcorder remotely when using a tripod, jib, crane or boom. An infrared remote control is also available, great for when an operator is unavailable or unnecessary.

More Function Assignable Buttons for Enhanced Usability

The GY-HM150U is further equipped with three new USER buttons, resulting in a total of six buttons which can be assigned a range of useful functions: Focus Assist, Color Bar, TC Setting, Tele Macro,

Lolux, Zebra, Clip Continuous, Load File, OK Mark, Clip Cutter Trig,

Backup Trig, AE Area, Clip Review, Rec, and Rec stop.

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User-Friendly Functionality

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 5 seconds of video, so that when recording is started the cached video is included in the recorded file, giving you up to 5 second head start.

Rec trigger

Normal Rec

GUI

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.

File content display

Pre Rec

Retro cache recording period (Up to 5 sec.)

Time-Lapse

The enhanced time-lapse feature offers variable recording intervals and frequency settings, allowing for total control when creating time-lapse effects.

Video Output

For external monitoring or capture, the GY-HM150U is equipped with a variety of video output options, including HDMI™ and component output for HD or downconverted SD video, and composite output for SD video only. HDMI™ output is via a standard HDMI™ connector and can output full HD video as well as uncompressed audio.

HDMI™

Component

HD

720p or 1080i

720p or 1080i

SD

Downconverted 480i/p

Downconverted 480i

Composite Downconverted 480i

No cross convert capability.

Output signal format is determined by System select and Connection setting in the menu.

Menu display Item select over picture

Flexible Connections and Easy Monitoring

Versatile input switching and independent channel assignment allow both mic and line-level sources (such as wireless receivers) to be connected, and each XLR connector offers independent phantom power. Audio recording levels can be controlled automatically or manually, and there’s an audio level meter in the viewfinder and

LCD monitor for easy monitoring.

USB 2.0 out

HDMI™ out

A/V (Composite) out

Component out

GY-HM150U Editing 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.

QuickTime™ MOV File Workflow

Direct file access to Apple’s Final Cut Pro™

Apple

Adobe

Avid

Storage

Blu-ray

USB 2.0

File

Server

Network

SDHC

SDXC

SDHC/SDXC

Memory Card

Reader

Compatible NLE Systems

Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or later

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or later

Avid Media Composer 5.5 or later

Avid News Cutter 5.5 or later

XDCAM EX™ Compatible MP4 File Workflow

Ingest MP4 clips to major NLE systems

Avid

Adobe

Grass Valley

Apple

USB 2.0

SDHC

SDXC

SDHC/SDXC

Memory Card

Reader

Compatible NLE Systems

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 Edius Pro 5.0 or later

Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or later

Storage

Blu-ray

File

Server

Network

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ProHD Software

JVC ProHD Clip Manager

The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM150U’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.

MP4

XDCAM EX™

ProHD Clip

Manager

Main screen for Windows ®

M2T

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-HM150U into the clip bin.

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.

Log and transfer screen

Browser Preview

Ingest Logging

Information window Viewer window

Dimensions

Unit: inches (mm)

IR remote control sensor

1-3/16(30) (hood) 7-1/4 (184) (without battery)

7-7/8 (200) ( with battery)

10-3/4 (272)

14-7/16 (366)

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ProHD Software

JVC ProHD Clip Manager

The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM150U’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

MP4

XDCAM EX™

ProHD Clip

Manager organized, and check the remaining free space

M2T 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.

Main screen for Windows ®

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-HM150U into the clip bin.

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.

Log and transfer screen

Browser Preview

Ingest Logging

Information window Viewer window

Dimensions

Unit: inches (mm)

1-3/16(30) (hood) 7-1/4 (184) (without battery)

7-7/8 (200) ( with battery)

10-3/4 (272)

14-7/16 (366)

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Specifications

GY-HM150U

[General]

Power requirement: DC 11 V (using AC adapter)/DC 7.2 V (using battery)

Power consumption: 7.8 W (when LCD screen backlight is set to [STANDARD])

Dimensions (W x H x D): 366 mm x 179 mm x 138 mm

(14-4/8" x 7-1/8" x 5-4/8")

Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs.) (including battery BN-VF823, SDHC/SDXC card and microphone)

Temperature:

Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage: -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F)

Humidity:

Operating: 35 % to 80 % RH

Image pickup device: 3-chip 1/4" Progressive CCD

Color separation prism: 3-color separation prism

Sync system: Internal sync (built-in SSG)

Filter diameter:

When the hood is detached: 46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)

Compatible with filter, tele-converter and wide-converter

When the hood is attached: 72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)

Compatible with filter only

Lens: FUJIFILM F1.8 to 2.8, 10x, f=3.7-37 mm (35 mm conversion: 39 to

390 mm)

ND filter: OFF, +1/10ND

Gain: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, Lolux, AGC

Minimum illumination: 5lx (typical) (1920 x 1080 mode, F1.8, +18dB, with 16-frame accumulation)

Electronic shutter: 1/3.75 to 1/10000, EEI

Viewfinder: 0.24" LCOS, 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color

LCD monitor: 2.7" LCD, 230,000 pixels, 16:9, color

Supported media: SDHC (Class 6/10), SDXC Slots: x 2

Recording time: Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC/SDXC card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode)

[Video/Audio]

Recording file format: QuickTime™ File Format for Final Cut Pro™ (HD/SD)/

MP4 File Format (HD)/AVI type-2 File Format (SD)

Recording format:

Video: MPEG-2 long GOP

HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2 MP@HL

SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps (1440 x 1080i)/

19 Mbps (1280 x 720p24/25/30): MPEG-2 MP@H-14

19 Mbps (1280 x 720p50/60): MPEG-2 MP@HL

SD Video: DV compression 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25Mbps

Audio: LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit

Video frame rate:

NTSC settings:

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, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p

SD mode: 720 x 480/59.94i

PAL settings:

HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p

SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p

[Connectors]

AV output: Video analog composite output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode: downconverted 480i or 576i, 4:3/16:9): 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms, Audio Stereo, analog output 300 mV, 1 k-ohms (Special cable)

Component output: Y, Pb, Pr component output (SD mode: 480i/HD mode: downconverted 480i or 576i/720p/1080i)

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75-ohms Pb, Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75-ohms (Special cable)

HDMI™ output: HDMI™ (SD mode: Auto/480i/480p HD mode:

Auto/Downconverted 480i/480p or Downconverted 576i/576p) (x.v. Color compliant)

USB: Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0

Headphone: 3.5 mm mini-jack (stereo)

Remote interface: 3.5 mm mini-jack (4-pin)

Audio input:

[MIC]: -60 dBu, 3 k-ohms, XLR (balanced), +48 V output (phantom power supply)

[LINE]: +4 dBu, 10 k-ohms, XLR x 2 (balanced)

[Accessories Provided]

Battery pack (BN-VF823) x 1, AC adapter (AP-V20M) x 1,

Battery charger (AA-VF8) x 1, Microphone x 1, Wireless remote control unit x 1,

Component cable x 1, A/V cable x 1

■ SDHC Class 6/10, SDXC recording time (approx.)

MOV/MP4

4GB

8GB

16GB

32GB

64GB (SDXC)

720p

22 min.

45 min.

1 hr. 30 min.

3 hr.

6 hr.

SP

1080i

17 min.

35 min.

1 hr. 10 min.

2 hr. 20 min.

4 hr. 40 min.

HQ

720p/1080i

12 min.

25 min.

50 min.

1 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 20 min.

MOV/AVI

SD

480i

15 min.

30 min.

1 hr.

2 hr.

4 hr.

Optional Accessories

BN-VF823U

Battery

AA-VF8U

Battery charger

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, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association.

HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and JVC Kenwood Corporation. Product and company names mentioned here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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The values for weight and dimensions are approximate.

E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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