GY-HM790: ENG and studio 'all in one' in JVC's ProHD range

In line with its predecessor GY-HM700 in terms of tapeless workflow recording directly in .mov and .mp4 formats, the new JVC camcorder incorporates options such as the ASI output module for live contribution from DSNG units or radio links with a simple BNC connection. This new camcorder reinforces JVC's range of news solutions.

Announced just a few days before the start of NAB 2010, during the fair we were able to confirm that the new GY-HM790 from JVC, whose marketing will begin in the summer, is arousing a lot of interest among other things because, like its predecessor GY-HM700, the new model records without tape directly in native file formats for Apple Final Cut Pro (.mov) and other popular formats in non-linear editing (such as .mp4) that are compatible with workflows Sony XDCAM EX.

Furthermore, it is a very versatile proposal since it offers great connectivity both in studio and in ENG operations, being able to connect directly, and without major complications, through an optional ASI interface to a contribution system via satellite or microwave radio link through a simple BNC connector. For this reason, the GY-HM700 is destined to become an option to take into account in news newsrooms.

Configurado como cámara EFP, el GY-HM790 se basa en el mismo concepto del GY-HD250, mejorando su imagen y conectividad que ahora integra módulos de conexión multicore o por fibra sin necesidad de contar con cableado externo ya que los módulos pueden conectarse directamente a la propia cámara.

Destacar que para su uso en configuraciones de estudio o multicámara, la nueva propuesta de JVC incluye un timecode de entrada y salida y genlock. Entre los numerosos accesorios que JVC ofrecerá destaca un visor de estudio de 8,4 pulgadas y un generador de efectos especial multientrada.

Tres CCDs de 1/3

With a new modular design, and support for multicore or fiber production, the new GY-HM790 incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs and is designed for both ENG production and studio production with robotic camera control. It works at 1920×1080 recording at 1080i, 720p and even SD at 35 Mbps (in high quality mode, with variable bit rate) or 19/25 Mbps (in SP mode, with constant bit rate).

The camcorder will be marketed with a Canon 14x zoom, and can work with any 1/3 bayonet mount lens.

It features a 4.3-inch LCD and a 1.2-megapixel high-contrast LCOS viewfinder, and two phantom-powered XLR inputs that offer uncompressed LPCM audio recording with manual level controls. With its HD/SD-SDI port, the GY-HM790 provides a full uncompressed 4:2:2 HD signal for live monitoring, and a FireWire port that outputs SD signals or for use in an HDV transport stream, and can be used with an external hard drive recorder. The optional SxS recorder module connects directly to the camcorder and allows simultaneous recording to SDHC and SxS cards.

The GY-HM790 will be available this summer with a price of around $12,000 including Canon HD 14x optics. In autumn, a version will be released with JVC's patented LOTUX technology, especially suitable for working in very poor light environments.