Product Overview
The JVC GY-HM660U is JVC's latest and most advanced handheld mobile news camera. Small and light enough to be used anywhere, this camera surpasses the performance of many traditional ENG style units and offers reliable, high quality streaming without the use of a backpack or external encoder. Dual codecs make it possible to record full HD on solid state memory and at the same time stream the footage for live broadcast.
The GY-HM660U has JVC's latest streaming engine employing Zixi or SMPTE 2022 forward error correction (FEC). And it's the world's first camcorder with a built-in IFB audio channel. Zixi advanced streaming is included and provides forward error correction, automatic repeat request, and adaptive bitrate control. Multiple Zixi enabled cameras are easily managed with the optional ProHD Broadcaster (BR-800). The camera also provides an RTMP stream for content delivery networks such as USTREAM and YouTube. Transmission at selected resolutions, bitrates and formats is possible independent of the recording mode. Stream 1920 x 1080 (3, 5 or 12 Mpbs), 1280 x 720 (1.5 or 3Mbps) or 480i (0.8, 0.2 Mbps).
JVC GY-HM660U Includes:
- Battery (SSL-JVC50)
- AC Adapter
JVC GY-HM660U Features:
- Newly designed 1/3" 12-bit CMOS sensors (1920 x 1080 x 3)
- F12 Sensitivity —Improved
- 23x Fujinon Auto focus zoom lens with manual functions
- F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1-94.3mm (35mm conversion:29 to 667mm)
- Optical image stabilizer
- Three position ND filter (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
- 0.45" 1.22M pixel color viewfinder
- New, brighter 3.5" 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist
- SDXC/SDHC memory card recording (2 slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)
- Large file size support with SDXC card
- 50Mbps H.264 Extreme High Quality mode (XHQ)
- Dual Codec: Recording simultaneously HD + SD or HD + 480 x 270 (for Web delivery)
- Live streaming w/advanced Zixi error correction and adaptive bitrate control
- SMPTE 2022 Forward Error Correction —New Feature!
- Streaming withstands up to 50% packet loss in new high reliability mode
- RTMP protocol lets you stream directly to USTREAM, YouTube
- High bitrate streaming (up to 12 Mbps)
- Background FTP clip transfers while recording
- Clip trimmer (basic editor)
- Multiple encoding formats:
- HD MPEG2 (35/25/19Mbps)
- AVCHD 1920x1080 60i
- 1080/60p recording capability
- SD H.264
- 480x270 H.264 (web)
- 960x540 H.264 mode
- Wide media format compatibility:
- .MXF with rich Metadata (optimized for asset management)
- .MOV (Final Cut Pro)
- .MP4 (XDCAM EX™)
- AVCHD with additional lower bitrate AVCHD modes
- Professional switch layout and comprehensive video settings
- Pre Rec (retro) mode (15 sec.)
- Interval (time lapse) recording
- Built-in stereo microphone
- Interruptable Foldback (IFB) audio channel
- 2-channel balanced audio inputs (mic/line switchable) w/phantom power supply
- HD/SD-SDI, HDMI Outputs
- Wired remote control connector (LANC/Control-L)
- Record UTC and position from built-in GPS
- Enhanced web interface for remote viewing of camera images & wireless remote control from a smartphone, tablet or PC
- Compatible with ProHD Broadcaster and Cloud server
- Extensive metadata recording capability. Even allows insertion of metadata from remote web client!
- FTP file upload via WiFi or Broadband
- Secure FTP (SFTP or FTPS)
- High performance 2D DNR
JVC GY-HM660U Specifications:
- Power: DC12V (AC adapter), DC7.4V (Battery)
- Power consumption: Approx. 12 W (with VF in REC mode, default setting)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 177.5 mm x 197 mm x 415.5 mm
- Weight: approx. 2.5 kg (including battery)
- Operation temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C
- Operating humidity: 30% to 80%
- Storage humidity: under 85%
- Camera:
- Image sensor: 1/3" CMOS 2.5M pixels
- Synchronizing: Internal synchronization
- Stabilizer: Optical image stabilizer
- Lens: F1.6 (wide) to F3.0 (Tele) f=4.1mm to 94.3mm (f=29 mm to 667mm (35mm equivalent))
- Filter diameter: 72mm
- Shutter speed: 1/6 ~ 1/10000, EEI
- Gain: (-6, -3: Extended mode only), 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,21,24 dB, Lolux (30,36 dB), AGC
- ND filter: none, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
- LCD display: 3.5" 920 k pixels, 16:9
- Viewfinder: 0.45" 1.22 M pixel, 16:9
- Video/Audio Recording:
- Recording media: 2x SDHC/SDXC memory card (HD: Class 6/10 AVCHD/SD/Web: Class4)
- Video recording:
- Video codec:
- MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (HD/SD), MPEG-2 Long GOP VBR (HD)
- MPEG-2 Long GOP CBR (HD), AVCHD (HD/SD)
- File format:
- MOV, MP4, MTS (AVCHD), MXF
- NTSC setting: HQ mode:1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440 x1080/59.94i 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p (Max 35Mbps)
- HD (MPEG-2 Long GOP VBR):
- PAL setting: HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i
- 1280 x 720/50i, 25p (Max 35Mbps)
- HD (MPEG-2 Long GOP CBR)
- NTSC setting: SP mode: 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p (18.3Mbps)
- PAL setting: SP mode: 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p (18.3Mbps)
- HD (H.264):
- NTSC setting: XHQ mode: 1920x1080/59.94p, 59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p (Max 50Mbps)
- 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p (Max 35Mbps)
- PAL setting: XHQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50p, 50i, 25p (Max 50Mbps)
- 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p (Max 35Mbps)
- AVCHD:
- NTSC setting: Progressive mode (Max 28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/59.94p
- HQ mode (Max 24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/59.94i, SP mode (Max 18Mbps): 1920 x1080/59.94i
- LP mode (9Mbps): 1440 x 1080/59.94i, EP mode (5Mbps): 1440 x1080/59.94i
- PAL setting: Progressive mode (Max 28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50p
- HQ mode (Max 24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50i, SP mode (Max 18Mbps): 1920 x1080/50i
- LP mode (9Mbps): 1440 x 1080/50i, EP mode (5Mbps): 1440x1080/50i
- SD (H.264):
- NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i (GY-HM660U)
- PAL setting: 720 x 576/50i (GY-HM660E/GY-HM660EC)
- Proxy (H.264)
- NTSC setting: HQ mode (3Mbps): 960 x 540/29.97p, 23.98p, LP mode (1.2Mbps)
- 480 x 270/29.97p, 23.98p
- PAL setting: HQ mode (3Mbps): 960 x 540/25p, LP mode (1.2Mbps): 480x 270/25p
- Audio recording: LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MOV/MP4), Dolby Digital, 2ch (AVCHD), µLaw 2ch (Proxy)
- Video output:
- AV output (ø3.5mm mini jack)
- SDI output (BNC x1)
- HDMI output x1
- Audio input: Two XLR (MIC,+48V/LINE), one ø3.5mm mini jack
- Audio output: AV output (ø3.5mm mini jack)
- Headphone: ø3.5mm mini jack
- Remote: ø2.5mm mini jack
- Time code link input/output: RCA
- USB: HOST (Network Connection), DEVICE (Mass storage)
