JVC GY-HM790 HD Camcorder with Fujinon 17x5 Lens

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JVC GY-HM790 HD Camcorder with Fujinon 17x5 Lens
The JVC GY-HM790 (with Fujinon 17x5 Lens) is a modular ProHD camera with solid state recording capability as well as studio functionality.

Features

Bandwidth 4:2:2 HDSDI output
Built-in Genlock
Support of 1080i / 720p / 480i
XDCAM EX codec
Focus Assist function
Industry standard bayonet lens mount
4.3" Flip-out monitor
Compact Shoulder form factor
Dual SDHC memory recording
Data rates: 19Mbps, 25Mbps, 35Mbps
Ready -to-edit files (.mov, .mp4, .avi)
Pool feed input
Time code IN/OUT
1.22 megapixel viewfinder
Optional ASI module

Specifications

General
Power: DC 12V (11-17V)
Power consumption: Approx. 27W (Recording mode with standard lens and LCD monitor in use)
Weight: Approx. 3.9kg
Operating temperature: 0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Storage temperature: -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to 140oF)
Operating humidity: 30% to 80% RH
Storage humidity: Under 85%

Camera
Image sensor: 1/3" Progressive scan 3CCD
Lens: Canon F1.6, 14x, f=4.4-61.6mm (35mm conversion:32 to 448mm)
Lens mount: 1/3" bayonet system
Filter diameter: 82mm
Shutter speed: 1/6 to 1/10000, EEI
Gain: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC
ND filter: OFF, +1/4 ND, +1/16 ND
Minimum illumination: 1.25lx (typical) (1920x1080 mode, F1.4, +18dB, with 8-frame accumulation)
Synchronizing system: Internal sync: buit-in SSG / External sync: BB, VBS signal or HD tri-sync signal
LCD display: 4.3" LCD, 800 x 480 (WVGA, 410,000 pixels)
Viewfinder: 0.45" LCOS, 1,226,000 pixels (852 x 480 x 3)

Video/Audio
Recording media: SDHC memory card (Class 6 or Class 10), 2 slots

Video recording
Video codec: MPEG-2 Long GOP
File Format: Quick time format for Final Cut Pro/mp4 file format

HD Recording mode
HQ mode: VBR, 35Mbps (1920 x 1080i 50/60, p24/25/30) MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25Mbps (1440 x 1080i 50/60) / 19Mbps (1280 x 720p 24/25/30)MPEG-2 MP@H-14; 19Mbps (1280 x 720p 50/60) MPEG-2 MP@HL

SD Recording mode: DV compression 4:1:1(NTSC: GY-HM790U only)/4:2:0(PAL: GY-HM790E), 8-bit, 25Mbps

Video Frame Rate
NTSC setting HD HQ mode:
1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only), 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
HD SP mode: 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p 29.97p, 23.98p
NTSC SD mode: 480/59.94i (GY-HM790U only)
PAL setting HD HQ mode:
1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i (MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p
HD SP mode: 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p
PAL SD mode: 576/50i (GY-HM790E only)
HD HQ 720p mode - NTSC setting: 10/12/15/20/24/30/40/48/60fps / PAL setting: 10/12.5/20/25/40/50 fps

Audio recording
HD: Linear PCM 2ch, 48 kHz / 16 bit, SD: Linear PCM 2ch, 48 kHz / 16 bit or 4ch, 32 kHz / 12 bit

Interfaces
Video output
Analog Composite output (downconverted 480i or 576i, 4:3/16:9): 1.0V (p-p), 75-ohms, BNC (unbalanced; switchable from analog component Y output)
Analog Component output (downconverted 480i or 576i; 720p /1080i) : BNC x3 (unbalanced)
Y: 1.0V (p-p), 75-ohms Pb, & Pr: 0.7V (p-p) 75-ohms
SDI output (downconverted 480i or 576i / 720p /1080i: embedded audio) BNC (unbalanced)
HD-SDI: Compliant with SMPTE 292M / SD-SDI: Compliant with SMPTE 259M

Video input
Analogue Composite input: 1.0V (p-p), 75-ohms, BNC (unbalanced: switchable from Genlock Input) (GY-HM790U only)

Genlock input: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, BNC (unbalanced)

Audio input
[MIC] -60 dBu, 3k-ohms, XLR (balanced), +48V output (phantom power supply)
[LINE] +4 dBu, 10k-ohms, XLR (balanced)

Audio output: -8+/-1 dBu (audio signal process output at +20 dB), 1k-ohms, RCA X 2 (unbalanced)
Headphone: d3.5mm mini jack (stereo) x2
Time-code input: 0+/-6 dBs, high impedance, unbalanced (BNC; switchable from component B-Y output)
Time-code output: 0+/-6 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced (BNC; switchable from component R-Y output)
IEEE1394 output: 4 pin
Remote connector: DIN 6 pin
USB: Mini USB-B type, USB2.0, mini B, slave function (mass storage class)

In the Box

Fujinon Th17x5BRM Lens
Viewfinder
Shotgun Microphone
V-Lock Mount
JVC GY-HM790E Manual

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