INSTRUCTIONS

Pre Rec function (up to 10 seconds) and
Interval Rec function
SDI/HDMI Simultaneous Output
Equipped with both [HD/SD SDI] and [HDMI]
terminals as digital output.
Non-compressed full HD video signals and audio
signals can be output to the [HD/SD SDI]
and
[HDMI] terminals at the same time.
Comes with genlock input and time
code input/output terminals
This camera recorder supports the use of multiple
cameras as well as studio use.
Professional Switch
Layout and Various
Video Parameter Settings
Switches for Gain and White Balance are available
on the side panel to enable quick switching
according to the shooting scene.
Image parameters such as gamma and color
matrixes are also available in the menu for
adjusting preferred tones.
0.45-inch 1.22-megapixel color viewfinder,
4.3-inch 1.15-megapixel LCD display
(Equipped with Focus Assist function)
4-channel audio
Supports 4-channel audio in the MPEG-2/H.264
recording mode.
In addition to two mic inputs, you can also record
audio input from the [AUX] input terminal to an
independent track.
2-channel XLR audio input (microphone/
line switch, phantom power supply) and
mini jack input terminal for wireless
microphone receiver
Supports two types of wired remote
control units
In addition to JVC’s original 6-pin remote terminal,
this camera recorder is also equipped with a
Φ2.5mm stereo jack remote control terminal.
Built-in GPS l
This camera recorder is built in with a GPS function,
which enables the positional information obtained
from the GPS satellite during a shoot to be
recorded as metadata.
* Note that acquisition of the positional
information may fail depending on the weather
condition.
Diverse Network Functions
This camera recorder supports functions such as
remote control from a mobile device, viewing,
metadata transmission, and proxy file transfer as
an FTP client.
Equipped with
a USB host function, you can upload
recorded files stored in this unit via a network by
connecting it to network devices such as a wireless
LAN adapter (optional). Video and audio streaming
is also supported.
Professional-spec battery
This camera recorder supports the use of batteries
used by broadcasting stations, such as Anton/
Bauer and IDX batteries.
(Gold Mount: For use with Anton/Bauer battery (U
model), V Mount: For use with IDX battery (E
model))
Application Software Provided
The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application
software is
provided for you to copy recorded clips
to Windows or Macintosh computers and for
checking the video images. (For MP4 file format)
The disc provided with this camera recorder
comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other
application software as well as their user guides.
* For details, refer to the user guides for each
application software.
Symbols used
Caution
:
Describes precautions concerning
the operation of this product.
Memo : Describes reference information,
such as functions and usage
restrictions of this product.
A
: Indicates the reference page
numbers and reference items.
A
: Feature available on GY-HM890U/
GY-HM890E/GY-HM890RE only.
B
: Feature available on GY-
HM890CHU/GY-HM890CHE/GY-
HM890RCHE only.
C
: Feature available on GY-HM850U/
GY-HM850E/GY-HM850RE only.
D
: Feature available on GY-
HM850CHU/GY-HM850CHE/GY-
HM850RCHE only.
l
: Feature available on models with
built-in GPS only (GY-HM890U/GY-
HM890E/GY-HM890CHU/GY-
HM890CHE/GY-HM850U/GY-
HM850E/GY-HM850CHU/GY-
HM850CHE).
F
: Feature available only with the
supplied lens.
Main Features
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Introduction