GY-HC550E 4K ENG Hand-Held camcorder • JVC Europe

4K ENG Hand-Held camcorder

GY-HC550E

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Supreme 1" 4K handheld camcorder for ENG, production, and sports. Up to 4K 60p/50p ProRes 4:2:2 10-bit recording and advanced IP connectivity from any location to anywhere in the world.

New CONNECTED CAM firmware
Latest firmware update for GY-HC500/550/900 brings Apple ProRes 422 recording to an SSD drive
JVC launches CONNECTED CAM STUDIO
New CONNECTED CAM STUDIO compact live production and streaming suites are ideal for live events such as sports, theatre and music, education and house of worship.

Features

4K UHD 60p/50p ProRes 4:2:2 10-bit recording to SSD*
4K UHD 30p/25p/24p 4:2:0 8-bit recording to SDHC/SDXC card
NEW HD Recording to SSD*
1" (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality
F12 Sensitivity
Newly-developed 4K lens with 20x zoom
HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit)
4K Rec + HD streaming + 4K HDMI output
Broadcast overlay on video and streaming
High performance 1080 60p/50p live streaming
NEW SRT Live Streaming Protocol (optional selection ZIXI or SRT) also RTMPS Protocol available
Low latency and high-quality streaming up to 20Mbps
LAN terminal (Streaming/IFB/Remote) in addition to USB host (v3.0)
Return over IP (Return video and IFB)
Auto FTP to upload native video clips automatically
NEW Progressive Auto FTP File transfer
NTP Time server supported
Built-in wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO with external antenna
Backup to SSD*
40x lossless dynamic zoom
4-inch high resolution LCD monitor
XLR audio connectors

Technical Specifications
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Technische Specificaties

GY-HC550E - 4K ENG Hand-Held camcorder

Product Highlights

NEW Firmware UPDATE
V0120 NEW added features, such as HD recording on SSD, SRT streaming Protocol, Back Recording, RTMPS for Facebook, Progressive Auto FTP, NTP support, TC in Live-streaming, DNR Picture Improvements, supports KA-EN200 the new H265 slot in decoder, also the NEW RM-LP250S/M can be used with this camcorder. HD MPEG-2 MOV,MXF at the HD-WEB recording mode,Camera Menu at the remote screen for deeper remote set-ups, Infrared shooting mode now easy to select via User Function keys.
The download package include all information in details.

Info

Camera Front-End Specifications

Image Sensor (inch): 1" (effective) CMOS

Number of Sensors: 1

Mega Pixels: 9,35 mio

Sensitivity in F at 2000 Lux: F 12

Shutter speed: 1/6 to 1/10000

White Balance modes: FAW, AWA, 3200K, 5600K, Manual

Color Matrix adjustment: Yes

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR): Yes

LOG Mode: Yes, J-LOG HLR

User selected function buttons: Yes

User Customizes Menu: Yes

Optical Specifications

Lens mount: Internal

Optical Zoom X times: 20

Dynamic Zoom x times: 40

Lens F Number: 2.8 to 4.5

Lens ratio from / to: 9.43mm to 188.6mm

Lens ratio equivalent to 35mm: 28mm to 560mm

Auto Focus: Yes

Optical Image stabilization: Yes

Filter Diameter in mm: 82mm

Build in ND Filters: 3 Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 plus OPEN

Recording Formats

Media: SDHC/SDXC memory card x 2 plus M2 SSD Slot with Adapter* optional

Media Class: 4K/70 Mbps,HD and below Class 10 4K/150Mbps UHS1-U3 (no UHS-2)

Recording slots: 3

Encoder: ProRes, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (HD/SD), MPEG-2 (HD)

File Format MOV: Yes

File Format MP4: Yes

File Format MXF: Yes

Video Codec MPEG2 Long GOP: Yes

Video Codec MPEG4 AVC/H264 4K/HD: Yes

Video Codec H264 (SD): Yes

Video Codec others: 4K UHD ProRes / Proxy H264

Recording Resolution Formats

Resolution 3840 x 2160: Yes, 4K UHD 60p/50p (ProRes) 422HQ/422/422LT 10-bit
4K UHD 30p/25p/24p (H.264) 4:2:2 10-bit / 4:2:0 8-bit 150Mbps/70Mbps

Resolution 1920 x 1080: Yes

Resolution 1280 x720: Yes

Resolution 720 x 576: Yes, 50i

Resolution 960 x 540: Yes

Resolution 480 x 270: Yes

SD Recording: Yes

Audio Channels: 2

Audio Recording modes: LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MOV/MXF*), µ-Law 2ch (Proxy), AAC 2ch (MP4)

Audio Filters: Yes

IP Section of the Product

IP Main Connection: USB A Host, Ethernet LAN RJ45 1000Base-T

IP Connection supports: Ethernet, WIFI - and LTE USB Adapters

IP Build-in WIFI: Yes

IP Build in WIFI-Band aera support: 2,4GHz and 5GHz with MIMO

IP Features Live-Streaming: Yes

IP Features Remote: Yes, via RM-LP100 or Web-Browser no apps needed

IP Features FTP: Yes, Different protocols

IP Features Auto FTP Upload: Yes

IP Features Meta-Data: Yes, Local and Remote editing and data exchange

IP Features IFB (Audio-Return via IP): Yes, with optional Audio encoder AAC Format

IP Video Return stream: Yes

Live-Streaming Bitrates: 1920 x 1080 (59.94p/50p) 20 – 8Mbps, (29.97p/25p) 20 – 3Mbps, 1920 x 1080 (59.94i/50i) 20 – 3Mbps,
1280 x 720 (59.94p/50p) 20 – 3Mbps, 1280 x 720 (29.97p/25p) 8 – 1.5Mbps,
640 x 360 (59.94p/50p) 3/1.5Mbps, 640 x 360 (29.97p/25p) 3 – 0.3Mbps

Live-Streaming Protocols: RTMP, MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/TCP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, Zixi* or SRT (optional selection)

Live-Streaming Single cast: Yes

Live-Streaming Multicast: Yes

Live-Streaming reconnect: Yes

Live-Streaming and simultaneous REC: Yes

Live-Streaming Pre-sets of destinations: 4

FTP Protocol formats: FTP / SFTP / FTPS

FTP upload during REC: Yes

FTP servers presets: 4

Meta-Data presets of servers: 3

Note for all kind of USB Adapters: The connection to a network will be made by the USB Host Port of the camcorder (on the right back end side of the camcorder). Please select the device which you are going to use: WIFI dongle / 3G/4G dongle or a CAT Network adapter.The Adapter you going to be use must be a registered Adapter (see attached compatible list), cause all of these Adapter needs dedicate drivers, which to be implemented into the camcorder.In the case for LTE adapters, there must be done a pre-set of these dongles in your local PC first!

Special Features

Overlay for Broadcast-News: Yes

Fix Templates: Yes

Self Modify Templates via SDP Generator: Yes

Text support: Yes

Logo support: Yes

LIVE Logo: Yes

Overlay output selection: Yes, REC / LIVE / STREAM

IN-OUT´s Connections

OUT HDSDI: Yes, 3G HDSDI

OUT HDSDI Format max.: 1080/60p,50p 10 Bit 4:2:2 EE

OUT HDMI: Yes

OUT HDMI Format max.: UHD

OUT AV: Yes, 3.5mm mini jack

OUT Audio Headphone: Yes, 1 times 3.5mm mini jack

IN Audio XLR MIC/LINE: Yes, 2 CH with +48 V Mic and Line support

Time code IN/OUT: Yes

Wired remote IN: Yes, serial LANC 2.5mm mini jack

USB HOST: Yes

Option Slot: SSD Caddy Support

EVF and LCD

Operation Panel Type: LCD

Operation Panel Resolution: WVGA (800 x 480), 800 x 450 at 16:9

Operation Panel Size diagonal in inch: 3.97

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Type: LCOS

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution: Quad VGA (1280 x 960), 1280 x 720 at 16:9

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inch: 0.4

Power and Enviroment Spec´s

Power AC: Yes, DV12V(AC Adapter)

Power DC: Yes, 7,2 Volt Battery BN-VC264

Battery types: BN-VC264

Power consumption: 17,5 Watt

Mechanical Informations

Weight in kg: 3,1 kg

Measurements (WxHxD) in mm: W 195 x H 230 x D 445

Include Package

Battery: Yes, BN-VC296G

AC/DC adapter: Yes, AC Adapter

Cable 1: Yes, Power cord

Additional s: Yes, Wireless Antennas 2x, Lens Cap

General Editing Note

NOTE:: Simulated pictures.The values for weight and dimensions are approximate.E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Accessories

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GY-HC550E - 4K ENG Hand-Held camcorder

Others

201906__USB_Adaptors_for_Users_190606_V1EU.pdf WLAN (WIFI) and Ethernet USB Adapter list , Please Note: Sometimes the Adapter manufacturer change the revision, without changing the product name, may such an adapter will not work, we are sorry for this behaviors. 3G/4G/LTE Adapter List and Hints, please note for European customers we recommend to use the Universal adapter, but please read the notes too.	184.89 Kb	Download
SDP_Generator_App_V0700_for_WIN_and_MAC.zip SDP Generator V0700 is an application to generate a data file (SDP file) for import images to a JVC camera that supports overlaying of images. Support for WINDOWS or MAC PC´s.This application allows you to display the following for the supported models: - Scoreboard Overlay: Overlay team logos and multilingual characters in images as team names on a scoreboard. - Broadcast Overlay: Display texts, images and watermark on camera video. - Preset Position Overlay: Display the overlay at a preset position by configuring the display setting of the overlay image in addition to various settings of the preset mode. The image format supports PNG, JPG and BMP. (PNG is recommended), Include Instruction Manual V 6.28 (V0700 is update only to add support for GY-HM250/GY-HC550, Features are same)	141.41 Mb	Download
JvcCamcorderApiReferenceV111_public.pdf Programmers interface API: This document describes commands to control JVC cameras via network. Please note: The API is unsupported from our site, thanks for your understanding.	2.42 Mb	Download
JvcCamcorderApiReferenceV113_public.pdf Programmers interface API: This document describes commands to control JVC cameras via network. Please note: The API is unsupported from our site, thanks for your understanding.	2.47 Mb	Download

Manuals

GY-HC550U_E_EN_Full_2nd-5_191002.pdf English Pre-Release of the instruction manual	15.1 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-02FR.pdf Manuel utilisateur français	15.03 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-00EN.pdf Instruction manual English language	15.01 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-04IT.pdf Manuale italiano	14.94 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-05RU.pdf Инструкция по эксплуатации на русском	15.31 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-03ES.pdf Manual español	14.98 Mb	Download
B5A-2966-01DE.pdf Bedienungsanleitung Deutsch	14.94 Mb	Download

Firmware

HC550_V0102.zip Mass Production Firmware V0102, please current Version before you update! Update Procedure: Use Battery and AC adapter, make sure that a power fail could not happen! Download the zip file extract the file and copy the whole private folder to the root of a SDHC memory card (format the card in the camera first) than: Hold the following buttons together PUSHLOCK+ MENU+ONLINE Hold and switch power on - hold the keys until the LCD comes up and shows the update window! Follow the screen instructions - after update complete, disconnect the camera from power Ac and DC as well! then reconnect, start the camera later proceed a system reset! Note for JVC members the FIRMWARE can not be use on ES4 and below!	55.8 Mb	Download
GY-HC5x0_Series_FW_version_0110.zip Firmware update Version V0110: Lost of new Features added: HD Recording to SSD, Auto FTP, RTMPS streaming Protocol for Facebook Live, SRT Protocol, DNR selector for Picture Improvements, NTP support - the ZIP File include all Infos about update procedure and technical details	113.77 Mb	Download
HC550_V0120.zip Supports now KA-EN200 H265 Encoder furthermore GY-HC5x0 can now operated via RM-LP250S/M Back-up Recording to SSD include, please find all details in the ZIP file include how to update.	57.9 Mb	Download
SRT_ZIXI_Protocol_change.zip After FW v0110 you need this Protocol activation key´s to use SRT streaming on HC550, please Note ZIXI is base protocol, by activate SRT - Zixi will be switch off, ZIXI and SRT can not run at the same time! To reactivate ZIXI you need to load the ZIXI key. Information how to do are include in this download.	697.99 Kb	Download