JVC Camcorder 4k GY-HMQ10 by MonitoR magazine

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GY-HMQ10 February 2012

NEW GY-HMQ10 4K/2K Camcorder The GY-HMQ10 is a newly-developed next-generation handheld 4K camcorder, featuring extremely high definition 4K2K progressive video. Ideal for any kind of application, for example including Production, Corporate/Government, Education, Surveillance and Military observations. The GY-HMQ10 will also be of interest to anyone who wants the facility to use any part of the content in 2K (2K cropping). GY-HMQ10 provides opportunities for shooters to have four times greater coverage than similarly priced 2K shooting camcorders. This enables editors to uncover and isolate surprising details in their acquired footage from sporting events, live documentary and academic research shoots.

Highlights:

World’s first 4K resolution camcorder Compact size Recording and playback with non-proprietary media cards Affordable price 4K resolution for HD content creation Shooting with 4K and reframe in post Digital Pan and Zoom Live 4K/60/50P frames output via universal interface Live viewing

The GY-HMQ10 records on widely available SDHC Class 6 or Class 10 memory cards, presently available in capacities up to 32GB - or SDXC memory cards for capacities of 64GB-128GB - via four memory card slots. At the heart of the camcorder is the world’s first large-scale integration (LSI) chip, also developed by JVC, which enables high-speed signal processing, encoding and recording of the 4K2K images for both video and stills. The GY-HMQ10 uses 144 Mbps MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for recording 4K2K video with up to 12 mio. pixels (3840x2160p), with smooth processing of progressive format and solid panning.

Price & Availability: Product name

Description

GY-HMQ10

4K/2K Camcorder

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Code V

List price 4.995,- €*

Availability End of March

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Specifications: GENERAL Power

DC 12V (AC adaptor), DC 7.4V (Battery)

Power consumption

16W (with VF and LCD monitor)(when LCD screen backlight is set to STANDARD)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40° (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20C° to 50C° (-4°F to 122°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage humidity

under 85%

CAMERA Image sensor

1/2.3 Zoll 12M pixels B.S.I CMOS

Synchronizing system

Internal synchronozation

Stabilizer

ROIS: optical image stabilizer

Lens

F2.8 to 4,5, 10x, f:6.7-67 mm (35 mm conversion: 42.5 to 425 mm)

Filter diameter

When the hood is detached: 46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm) compatible with filter, tele-converter and wide-converter When hood is attached: 72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm), compatible with filter only

Shutter speed

1/3.13 to 1/10000

Gain

0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC

ND Filter

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LCD display

3.5 Zoll LCD, 920.000 pixels, 16:9, colour, TouchPanel

Viewfinder

0.24 Zoll LCOS 260.000 pixels, 16:9 colour

HD VIDEO RECORDING Recording media

SDHC/SDXC (Class 6/10), SDHC/SDXC Slots: x4

Video recording

4K2K: MPEG-4, AVC/H.264(.MP4), 4 Stream Separate Recording, HD: AVCHD

Recording mode

4K2K Settings: 3840x2160/60p/50p/24p, VBR, 144 Mbps (Max) MPEG-4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC, 2ch, 48kHz, 16bit, 384kbps HD Settings: 1920x1080/60p/60i/50p/50i, 60p/50p Mode: VBR, (Max) 28Mbps UXP Mode: VBR, (Max) 24Mbps / XP Mode: VBR, (Max) 17Mbps / SP Mode: VBR, (Max) 12Mbps / EP Mode: VBR, (Max) 5 Mbps (1920x1080i), Audio: AC 3, 2ch, 48 kHz, 16bit, 256kbps

Video frame rate

HD: 1920x1080/59.94i, 59.94p HD: 1920x1080/50i, 50p

4K2K: 3840x2160/59.94p, 23.98p 4K2K: 3840x2160/50p

INTERFACE Video output

Mini HDMI output x4

Audio input

XLR x2 (MIC, +48V/LINE) (built-in stereo microphone is available)

Remote control/ Headphone

3.5mm Mini Jack / 3.5mm Mini Jack

USB

USB2.0, Typ-B

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Performance of 4K: This world’s first handheld 4K camcorder captures, records and plays video images at four times the resolution of high definition television. Powered by JVC’s Falconbrid large scale integration chip, and with a 1/2” CMOS sensor, the GY-HMQ10 delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 60p-, 50p-, and 24p-, and can output live 4K images to a monitor or projection system in real time with virtually no delay. In addition to 4K imaging, the GY-HMQ10 also captures and records astonishing 1080i or 1080/50p full HD, with extraordinary detail.

1920

1080

4K2K

2160

3840

HD (High Definition) 1,920 (H) x 1,080 (V) 4K2K 3840（H）x2160（V）60p/50p/24p

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File formats from camera: 4K2K(3840x2160p) Recording The GY-HMQ10 uses 144 Mbps MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for 4K2K Video with 4K2K (3840x2160p), four times the definition of Full HD (quad HD) broadcasts. The GY-HMQ10 camcorder records on 4x SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The GY-HMQ10 delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 60p-, 50p- and 24p, and can output live 4K images to a monitor or projection system in real time with virtually no delay. In addition to 4K imaging, the GY-HMQ10 also captures and records astonishing 1080i or 1080/50p full High Definition, with extraordinary detail. HD is recorded on a single memory card in a format compatible with most editing systems, and there’s also the ability to crop a close up HD image from a 4K frame.

4K resolution:

Video 4K2K

Audio

3840ｘ2160/60p :VBR, 144 Mbps(Max) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 3840ｘ2160/50p：VBR, 144 Mbps (Max) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 3840ｘ2160/24p：VBR, 144 Mbps (Max) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

AAC 2ch 48kHz 16bit

2K resolution:

Video Full HD

Audio

60p /50p Mode :VBR (max)27Mbps (1920 x1080p) UXP Mode ：VBR, (Max)24 Mbps (1920 x 1080i） XP Mode ：VBR, (Max)17 Mbps (1920 x 1080i） SP Mode ：VBR, (Max)12 Mbps (1920 x 1080i） EP Mode ：VBR, (Max) 5Mbps (1920 x 1080i）

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AC3 2ch 48kHz 16bit

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Live Playback in 4K or 2K: In 4K live playback 4 individual HD signals (1929x1080) are provided by the four HDMI outputs. This fourquadrant-signal can be connected directly at appropriate 4K displays or 4K projectors (please see following page). It is also possible to receive an down-converted 4K signal at the HDMI output during recording. This signal has a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and can be reproduced with standard monitors and projectors. With the trimming function (picture below) you can choose the 2K cropping option just by touching the LCD.

Full HD (1920x1080) trimming function: Just by touching the LCD! You can obtain Full HD image from any part the 4K2K frame.

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Playback from the GY-HMQ10:

4K2K

HDMI output x4 (HDMI Ver 1.3) Displaying 4K recordings or live video is ideally performed on a native 4K monitor or projector. JVC and a number of other manufacturers offer such projectors, typically used in theaters and other large screen venues. Recently, some manufacturers have introduced LCD monitors with 3840 x 2160 panels and with inputs for 4K signals. It is expected that more panels such as this will become available in the coming years. Professional 4K monitors and projectors typically have four inputs, one for each screen quadrant. The GY-HMQ10 connects to these monitors using the 4 HDMI outputs provided on the camcorder. If the monitor or projector is equipped with separate DVI or HDSDI inputs, then adapter cables or interface boxes must be used. If no 4K monitor is available, a standard HD monitor may be used since GY-HMQ10 provides a downconverted HD signal via its HDMI interface.

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Patented “FOCUS ASSIST” function: Achieving exact focus with 4K2K signals is critical. JVC’s Focus Assist turns focusing into a fast, easy and accurate process. When Focus Assist is activated, the picture in the viewfinder becomes monochrome and all objects which are in focus appear with colored edges. Focus Assist works in the viewfinder as well as on the LCD panel. With this function even the slightest nuances in focus can be detected. The Focus Assist function can be assigned to any of the USER buttons. Example: red edge = optimal focus, green edge = slight defocusing, blue edge = medium defocusing, no edge = unfocused. Additionally you can enlarge the image by touching the display.

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Hints for editing the 4K material (Workflow): When recording in 4K you will get four individual clips each with 1920x1080 pixels. These clips are recorded in MP4 format and can be edited with current editing programs. Please investigate whether your current editing program enables the processing and composition of 4 individual files to a complete file as optimal processing is only guaranteed if four individual files can be composed to a complete file with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixel. This is possible with Apple Final Cut Pro or X for example. A certain amount of manual effort is also required to position these four quadrants or picture components. For this purpose JVC provides a special software tool, which merges the four quadrants to one file automatically. This software tool automatically copies the material from the camera to the hard disk and unites all four files. Condition for the application of this merge tool software is Final Cut 7, X or Compressor. This software tool will shortly be available for download from our homepage. As you will understand this process can take some time due to the high resolution and data volume. This time depends on the performance of the computer systems used. We recommend you use a computer with a minimum performance of 8 up to 12 Core. This capability lets you achieve a conversion of 4x HD to 1x 2840x2640 pixels in appr. six to four times real time. For example: you need 4 till 6 minutes to get a one minute composed file in 4K resolution. Other editing system manufacturers are working on igual integration possibilities. Please note: Reading of individual files in your systems can be done: a) by removal of the SD card from the camera and read by SD card reader or b) by direct connection of camera by USB. If you want to receive some test files for checking with your system, please contact us directly. Also you can download shortly some examples from our homepage. a) Test files are available from end of February b) Mac tool software is available from end of March.