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GY-HM660U ProHD Handheld Camcorder - Front
  • GY-HM660U ProHD Handheld Camcorder - Front
  • GY-HM660U ProHD Handheld Camcorder - Side
  • GY-HM660U ProHD Handheld Camcorder - Rear
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MSRP: $5,495.00
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Item # JVC-GY-HM660U
Mfr # GY-HM660U
UPC # 046838074172
BA # JVGYHM660
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JVC GY-HM660U - ProHD Mobile News Camera

JVC cameras have become the standard for fast paced ENG leading the industry in on-board streaming and IP connectivity. The GY-HM660 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-HM660's long (23x) wide angle lens is perfect for fast paced ENG. The camera offers superb low light performance with F12 sensitivity at @2000 lux

The GY-HM660 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).

Main features:

  • Newly designed 1/3-inch 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
  • 3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
  • 0.45-inch 1.22M pixel color viewfinder
  • New, brighter 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist Upgraded
  • 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 modeNew Feature!
  • 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* New Feature!
  • 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

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power DC12V (AC adapter), DC7.4V (Battery)
Power consumption Approx. 12 W (with VF in REC mode, default setting)
Dimensions 177.5 mm (W) x 197 mm (H) x 415.5 mm (D)
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-inch 920 k pixels, 16:9
Viewfinder 0.45-inch 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 x 1080/59.94i
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): 1440 x1080/50i
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): 480 x 270/25p

Audio recording LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MOV/MP4), Dolby Digital, 2ch (AVCHD), μLaw 2ch (Proxy)

INTERFACE

Video output AV output (ø3.5mm mini jack x1)
SDI output (BNC x1)
HDMI output x1
Audio input XLR x2 (MIC,+48V/LINE), ø3.5mm mini jack x1
Audio output AV output (ø3.5mm mini jack x1)
Headphone ø3.5mm mini jack x1
Remote ø2.5mm mini jack x1
Time code link input/output RCA x1
USB HOST x1 (Network Connection), DEVICE x1 (Mass storage)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Battery (SSL-JVC50) x1, AC Adapter x1