JVC ProHD GY-HM650 Installation guide

HD/SD Memory Card Camcorder
GY-HM650
Innovation without Compromise
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Wireless Connectivity for
a New Level of Functionality
Newly-developed 23x Fujinon Lens and
Full HD 1/3-inch CMOS Sensors
The Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens provides
superb sharpness and excellent low-light performance
in tandem with three CMOS sensors with extremely
high sensitivity of F11 (60Hz) /F12 (50Hz) at 2000 lux.
Minimum illumination is an incredible 0.15 lux (typical.)
Dual Codec for Simultaneous Full
HD/SD and web-ready recording
The revolutionary new dual codec makes it
possible to record in two resolutions—one in full
HD and one as a smaller web-friendly file—to
separate memory cards at the same time.
Introducing the GY-HM650, a ProHD handheld
news camera equipped with dual codecs,
built-in FTP and Wi-Fi connectivity for shooting
and delivering news footage faster than ever.
Shooting Dual Codec
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Wi-Fi Ready with Network
Connectivity and FTP Functions
Featuring and network functionality,
remote viewing is possible, and video and
audio data can be delivered to the studio.
Wide Media Format Compatibility and Support for Data-rich MXF Files
The GY-HM650 records HD or SD footage to SDHC /SDXC cards in a range of le formats,
including MP4 le format (XDCAM EX™ workow-compatible), MOV (Final Cut Pro™
compatible), and AVCHD. The camera now also supports MXF les with rich descriptive
metadata, which can be sent to the camera via Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi Remote Control of Camcoder
(iOS and Android OS)
Direct File Transfer
via Wi-Fi
HD/SD File
Video
Audio
Metadata
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Fujinon 23x Optical
Zoom Lens
Newly-developed
Fujinon wide angle
23x zoom lens delivers
superior low-light
performance and
the highest magnication
in the industry.
3.5-inch 920K pixel
LCD Monitor
The top-mounted
position of the
high-resolution 3.5-inch
LCD monitor is ideal
for shooting at various
angles in handheld
camera applications.
Full HD 1/3-inch CMOS Sensors
Three CMOS sensors offer an excellent sensitivity
of F11 (60Hz) /F12 (50Hz) and a remarkable
signal-to-noise ratio for superior precision and
vivid color reproduction.
Optical Image Stabilizer
Helping to correct lateral and vertical
movement of the camera, the built-in
OIS ensures that pristine HD images
remain sharp and stable.
Innovative Features without Compromise
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ND Filters
Equipped with a built-in
4-position ND lter for greater
exibility through a range of
lighting situations.

FALCONBRID™
JVC’s high-speed processor for advanced
video applications achieves stunning
image quality with superior processing
power on a single chip.
Focus Assist
JVC's patented focus assist system highlights
the edges of objects in the image to help
the operator keep the action in focus.
0.45-inch 1.22M pixel
Color Viewnder
Stunning new high-resolution LCOS viewnder
with a crisp and detailed 16:9 aspect ratio image.
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card Recording
Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots allow footage to
be recorded either to both cards simultaneously,
or from one card to the other in relay.
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Expanding the Possibilities with Advanced
Features in a High Denition Camcorder
Newly-developed 23x Fujinon Auto Focus Zoom
Lens with Manual Functions
The GY-HM650 is equipped with the newly-developed
Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens, giving the highest
magnication in the industry. Delivering superior
low-light performance and ensuring brightness at the tele end,
the lens offers F1.6-3.0, a focal range of 29mm-667mm
(35mm equivalent) and
includes servo zoom, manual
focus, and iris rings, along
with a four-position (clear, 1/4,
1/16 and 1/64) ND lter. Other
features include an optical
image stabilizer, chromatic
aberration correction.
High Performance Full HD 1/3-inch CMOS
Sensors
At the heart of the GY-HM650 are three,
1/3-inch CMOS sensors, each capable of
capturing full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
images. Offering an excellent sensitivity of
F11 (60Hz) /F12 (50Hz) and a remarkable
signal-to-noise ratio, the devices provide
superior precision and color reproduction with
minimal aberration. For improved CMOS sensor
performance, ash-band compensation is also
supported.
Revolutionary FALCONBRID™ Image
Processing Engine
FALCONBRID™ is JVC’s high-speed processor
for advanced video applications. Delivering
tremendous processing power on a single
chip, the on-board FALCONBRID™ engine
processes large amounts of video data
at exceptional speeds. Together with this
technology, superior image quality has been realized with 2D DNR
processing and compensation circuitry and wide dynamic range.
MPEG-2/AVCHD Recording and Dual Codec
The GY-HM650 supports both the popular
MPEG-2 Long GOP 35/25/19Mbps format,
widely used by television broadcasters, and the highly efcient
AVCHD 24/17Mbps mode, which provides compatibility with a wide
range of affordable editing systems. This means that professionals
have unprecedented exibility to meet production standards through
a wide range of workows. With the revolutionary dual codec,
the GY-HM650 now also supports simultaneous HD/SD or HD/proxy
recording, producing full HD les on one memory card while creating
smaller, Web-friendly les on the other. Also supported is
the MPEG-4/AVC H.264 8Mbps SD format.
Superior HD Imaging Advanced Processing Engine
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23x
Zoom Lens
MPEG-2 AVCHD
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1280 x 720
720 x 576
720 x 480
60i/50i
30p/25p/24p
60i/50i 60i/50i
60p/50p
30p/25p/24p
60p/50p
60i/50i 60i/50i
MOV/MP4/MXF MOV/MP4/MXF MTS MTS MOV/MP4/MXF
HQ mode
(35Mbps)
SP mode
(25Mbps)
SP mode
(19Mbps)
HQ mode
(24Mbps)
SP mode
(17Mbps)
HDSD
Proxy
480 x 270
MPEG-4/AVC H.264
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1280 x 720
720 x 576
720 x 480
60i/50i/24p
50i (GY-HM650E)
60i(GY-HM650U)
30p/25p/24p
MOVMOV MOV
UHQ mode
(35Mbps)
SD mode
(8Mbps)
Web mode
(1Mbps)
HDSD
Proxy
480 x 270
MPEG-2
Wide end Tele end
Conventional 1/3" device New Full HD CMOS
F11/F12
Sensitivity
(60Hz) (50Hz)

The GY-HM650 further provides the H.264 high-quality 35Mbps
(MOV) recording mode used in HD SLRs, meaning higher bit rates for
even better image quality. The 35Mbps bit rate is high enough to
support full 1920 x 1080 encoding, resulting in stunningly detailed,
Flexible File-based Workow
Storage
Storage
Blu-ray
File
Server
Network
Blu-ray
File
Server
Network
QuickTime™ MOV File Workflow
Direct file access to Apple’s Final Cut Pro™
SDHC
SDXC
SDHC
SDXC
USB 2.0
SDHC Memory
Card Reader
SDHC Memory
Card Reader
XDCAM EX™ Compatible MP4 File
Workflow
Ingest MP4 clips to major NLE systems
USB 2.0
Avid
Adobe
Canopus
Apple
Avid
Adobe
Apple
Compatible NLE System
Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or later
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or later
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/Canopus Edius Pro 5.0 or later
Apple Final Cut Pro™ 6.0.4 or 7.0
Avid Media Composer 5.5 or later
Avid News Cutter 5.5 or later
Multiple File Formats for Native Workows
Record HD or SD footage directly in
ready-to-edit QuickTime™ MOV les,
the native le format of Apple’s Final Cut Pro™.
JVC has eliminated one of the main obstacles
to achieving a smoother, more streamlined
production workow. Native le recording
ensures your footage is ready to edit
the moment it’s shot, resulting in a more efcient
workow and no loss of image quality.
Additionally, with the MPEG-2 mode for
Windows editing environments, it is possible
to record in MP4 format (XDCAM EX™
workow-compatible) for direct editing in other
major NLE systems, including Avid Media
Composer, Adobe Premiere and Grass Valley
Edius Pro.
*H.264 UHQ/SD/Web MOV les can be edited by Grass Valley
Edius Pro.
Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots for Maximum Versatility
Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-HM650 a truly versatile
camcorder, offering such benets as simultaneous recording and
relay recording with reliable and cost-effective media.
In relay recording mode, you can shoot continuously and seamlessly
over multiple cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches
seamlessly and automatically to the other card. And because cards
are hot swappable, there is in effect no limit to the continuous
shooting time in any mode, even with lower capacity cards.
It is possible to start editing footage from one card while still shooting
to the other. With simultaneous recording, you can easily create
backup or duplicate les as you shoot without the need for any
external equipment—either for a client copy or simply for peace
of mind. 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.With the new
dual codec, it is now possible to record full HD les on one memory
card while simultaneously creating smaller SD or proxy les on
the other, providing the exibility for a range of workow possibilities.
SDHC/SDXC media offers 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.
* During simultaneous backup recording in HD mode, the duplicate le records in the same
le format and bit rate as the original.
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Card 1
Change Change
Card 2
Card 3 Card 4
Slot A Slot B Slot A Slot B
HD File
HD File
or
SD File
or
Proxy File
HD, HD/SD or HD/Proxy
Dual Record
Relay Recording
Card 1
Card 2
While Card1 record continuously, Card2 independently perform Rec start /
Rec pause at Rec trigger.
Backup Recording
Rec
Start
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Rec
Pause
Rec
Start
Rec
Pause
Rec
Start
Rec
Pause
broadcast standard HD images. In addition,
the onboard H.264 video format Web mode (0.8Mbps)
allows for quick on-location data transfers, allowing
footage to be delivered faster than ever.
MPEG-4/AVC H.264 Ultra High-Quality (UHQ) 35Mbps Recording Mode and Proxy Recording
UHQ
Ultra-High
Quality
** Backup Recording is not compatible with AVCHD mode.

3.5 inch
High-Performance Features
Superb Portability and
Compact Design
With a stylish body that ts
boldly within the distinctive
range of ProHD camcorders,
the compact dimensions
and superb portability of
the GY-HM650 allow it to be
used anywhere. Lightweight
(2.45kg/5.4lbs operating
condition), versatile and extremely easy to use,
it is the perfect camcorder for next generation acquisition.
Shooter-Friendly Controls and Layouts
Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY-HM650.
The camcorder's handgrip makes it very comfortable to hold,
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.
High-Resolution 920K pixels 3.5" LCD Monitor
The high-resolution 920K pixels 3.5" 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor
provides a wide array of monitoring and setup indications.
For maximum exibility, the monitor is mounted at the top of
the camera, ideal for
shooting at various
angles in handheld
camera applications.
1.22 Megapixel LCOS Viewnder
The GY-HM650 features a stunning new
high-resolution (852 x 480 x 3) LCOS
(Liquid Crystal on Silicon) 0.45" viewnder.
The 16:9 image is crisper and more
detailed than conventional LCD viewnders,
with higher vertical resolution and superior
RGB color separation
GUI
The GY-HM650 takes ProHD's highly regarded GUI navigation
to the next level. Not only are menu items immediately accessible,
but settings can also be easily checked right from the settings
window. With an improved graphical interface, it’s easier than ever
to customize the settings to match individual preferences or
the demands of the moment.
l White balance —Selectable
between preset and two user
settings
l Gain — (L,M,H) -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9,
12, 15,18, 21, 24 dB & Lolux, AGC
can be assigned to the “L/M/H”
gain switch
l Full Auto— (on/off)
l ND Filter— (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
l Auto/Manual Focus, One Push
Auto
l Shutter—Speed selectable by
cross keys
l Focus Assist/User 1— (on/off)
l OIS/User 2— (on/off)
l LoLux/User 3— a JVC exclusive
feature that permits shooting in
adverse lighting conditions
l AE LOCK/User 4— (on/off)
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Focus Assist Function
Helping the camera operator stay focused on the action is a focus
assist system that highlights the edges of objects in the image.
When Focus Assist switched on, the image in the viewnder or LCD
monitor switches to monochrome and all objects that are in focus
appear with colored edges (selectable from red, green or blue).
Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while shooting
is greatly simplied.
A Powerhouse of Performance and Flexibility
l Zebra/User 5— (on/off)
l Marker/User 6— (on/off)
Among the controls are seven
user-denable buttons that can be
assigned a range of functions for
instant setting instead of the preset
settings.
Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON
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User Friendly Functions
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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 15 seconds of video,
so that when recording is started the cached video is included
in the recorded le, giving you an up to 15 second head start.
Interval Rec
This feature allows you to record single frames at set intervals,
which can be used to shoot slow-moving scenes, such as sunsets
or construction, or to capture time-lapse recordings, such as
the growing of plants.
Audio Recording and Monitoring Flexibility
The GY-HM650 provides a number of essential audio features.
Its built-in stereo microphone is ideal for capturing natural sound on
location, but the camera also includes two mic/line selectable XLR
inputs with phantom power.
The side panel is equipped with screws
to attach a holder for an optional
wireless receiver, for which there are
dedicated mic and headphone jacks.
Also equipped with an audio equalizer,
sound can be adjusted to your liking
from the GUI.
Cutting-Edge Connectivity
Equipped with leading edge connections,
the GY-HM650 offers versatility while meeting
the needs of professional applications.
For easy monitoring of footage, you can
monitor from the digital SDI and HDMI outputs
simultaneously, easily switching between output
in HD or SD.
High-Capacity Battery Systems
Capture more footage and clock more recording time with the newly
developed high-capacity (4900mAh) battery. In addition, it is also
possible to charge the battery when the camera is switched off and
plugged in using the AC adapter.
JVC ProHD Clip Manager
The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy
to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM650’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 les to be converted to m2t, widely
supported by NLEs.
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 les recorded on the GY-HM650
into the clip bin. With the plug-in installed, you can view thumbnails
of the MP4 les 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.
l SDI (HD/SD) out
l HDMI (HD/SD) out
l TC Sync in/out
l AV out
l USB
l Mic/Line x 2 with
phantom power
l Aux In for Wireless
Receiver
l ø2.5mm Remote Control
l ø3.5mm Stereo
Headphone out
Variable Frame Rate Recording (Over Crank, Under Crank)
When recording in the 720p 35Mbps mode, the camera can be set
to record at a frame rate different than the playback rate.
This capability makes it possible to record slow or fast motion when
the recording is played back at 24p, 25p or 30p. The GY-HM650 can
also under-crank in the 1080p 35Mbps mode.
Supporting Software
Wired Remote Control
The GY-HM650 comes with a wired remote interface
(Ø2.5mm connector) for operating the camcorder remotely
when using a tripod, jib, crane or boom.
TC Sync
With TC Sync functionality, two GY-HM650
units can be synchronized with time code using
an RCA cable. Since the terminal can be used for
both in/out functions, either unit can be
the master, providing for an ideal multi-camera
operation setup.

Discover the Next Stage with Wi-Fi
Professional Display
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Network Connectivity for Next-Level
Functionality
The GY-HM650 is equipped with a USB 2.0
host function so that you can connect
the main unit directly to a network adapter
for Wi-Fi or 3G/4G functionality. This allows
remote viewing of camera images, wireless
remote control, and transfer of recorded images with a PC or
portable device—such as a tablet or smartphone—using Wi-Fi direct
or via an access point.
The GY-HM650 allows you to record full HD les on one SDHC/
SDXC memory card while simultaneously creating smaller proxy les
(H.264/MOV les at 1Mbps:480 x 270 30p/25p/24p) on the other.
With the built-in FTP client function, you can transfer captured audio
Smartphone, Tablet
The GY-HM650 supports the MXF le
format, which allows rich metadata,
such as capture information sent via
the FTP function, to be embedded
into the le. This descriptive metadata
is essential to efcient operation of
asset management systems for
recorded data.
Wi-Fi Adapter
Server
Cam1_002345.MXF
Cam1_002346.MXF
Cam1_002347.MXF
●Title 1
●Title 2
●Creator
●Others
MXF data
Video
Audio
Meta data
Metadata
Range of FTP Functions via Network
and video directly from the eld via an optional Wi-Fi adapter or
3G/4G network adapter. From high-quality HD video to light,
Web-friendly proxy video data, delivering footage back to the studio
has never been faster or easier.
Support for MXF Files with Rich Metadata
FTP
Client
GY-HM650
Server A
PC/Smartphone
Server B
Wi-Fi
Adapter AP + Router Internet
P to P (Wi-Fi Direct / Software AP)
AP + Router
Internet
AP + Router
3G/4G
Adapter
Note: 1. Recorded les in any recording mode can be transferred.
2. File transfer is only possible in Media mode. (It is not possible in camera mode. It means le transfer is not possible during shooting.)
3. It is not connectable with “Hot Spot” Wi-Fi access points with security authentication required.
4. Every Wi-Fi adapters are not compatible. Only recommended and veried adapters can be used. Compatible adapters will be informed in JVC website.
5. 3G/4G dongles connection are required with major carrier partners.