GY-HM170E

Compact 4K camcorder

GY-HM170E

The GY-HM170 is a full-featured compact 4K Ultra HD camcorder, with professional audio connectivity, capable of shooting 4:2:2 full HD at 50Mbps. Its small size allows you to shoot in venues that may be unfriendly to larger cameras. The GY-HM170’s integrated 12x optical zoom lens and 4K CMOS sensor deliver razor-sharp 4K Ultra HD recordings directly to SDHC/SDXC memory cards, and you can output live 4K via HDMI.

1/2.3-inch 12.4M CMOS sensor

This camcorder was built to deliver stunning, life-like 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) video. JVC’s 4K CMOS sensor with 12.4M pixels delivers high sensitivity and excellent performance over a wide range of lighting conditions. Details are crisp and accurate throughout the entire image plane.

Full HD 4:2:2 recording at 50Mbps

The ability to record H.264 4:2:2 24-60p at 50Mbps makes this an ideal camera for broadcasting and production houses alike. The colour accuracy of 4:2:2 enables the camera to deliver exceptional colour resolution even when images are in sharp contrast to the background. This is particularly useful when strong colours are in contrast to bright backgrounds, or in green screen usage.

Detachable handle unit with professional XLR audio

The detachable heavy-duty handle makes the camcorder easy to carry and also makes it simple to shoot from low angles, thanks to its built-in REC button with lock function, and zoom lever. XLR audio inputs are provided for the attachment of a professional microphone or for LINE input, complete with Phantom power supply capability.

Single 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor with 12.4 million pixels (9.03 active)
4K Ultra HD recording (150 Mbps, 24/30p) to SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) card
High quality integrated 12x F1.2-3.5 zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 29.5-354mm)
Dynamic zoom in HD mode combines optical zoom and pixel mapping to create seamless and lossless 24x zoom
Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable dual, backup and continuous recording
4:2:2 full HD recording at 50Mbps (24-60p)
120fps HD slow motion recording
Live 4K UHD output via HDMI connector
0.24-inch colour viewfinder (1.56M pixel) with smart focus assist function
2 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16)
3.5-inch colour LCD display (920K pixel) with smart focus assist function
9 user button assignable functions
Wired remote control supported
Built-in stereo microphone
External microphone not included

Technical Specifications

Manuals

Technical Specifications

Camera Front-End Specifications

Image Sensor (inch): 1/2,3 Inch CMOS

Number of Sensors: 1

Mega Pixels: 12.4

Gain in dB: 0 to 36

Shutter speed: 1/4 to 1/10000

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

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR): Yes

User selected function buttons: Yes, 13 (9 Buttons 4 Cross shaped)

User Customizes Menu: Yes

Optical Specifications

Lens mount: Internal

Optical Zoom X times: 12

Dynamic Zoom x times: 24

Lens F Number: 1.2 to 3.5

Lens ratio from / to: 4.67mm to 56.04mm

Lens ratio equivalent to 35mm: 29.6mm to 355mm

Auto Focus: Yes

Special Auto Focus Features: Area Focus, Near/Far mode / Face

Optical Image stabilization: Yes

Filter Diameter in mm: 62mm

Build in ND Filters: 2 Filters: 1/4, 1/16

Recording Formats

Media: SDHC/SDXC

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

Recording slots: 2

Encoder: H.264

File Format MOV: Yes

File Format AVCHD: Yes

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

Video Codec AVCHD: Yes

Recording specials: 4:2:2 HD Record (H.264,50Mbps)

Simultaneous recording on 2 cards: Yes

Simultaneous recording in 2 modes: Yes

Resolution 3840 x 2160: Yes, 29,97p/25p/23.98p

Resolution 1920 x 1080: Yes, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/1080i60/i50

Resolution 1440 x 1080: Yes, 60i/50i

Resolution 1280 x720: Yes, 60p/50/30p/25p/24p

Resolution 720 x 576: Yes, 59i

Resolution 960 x 540: Yes, 30p/25p/24p

Resolution 480 x 270: Yes, 30p/25p/24p

High Speed Recording: Yes

High Speed Recording Modes: 1920x1080 QuickTime (MPEG-4, AVC/H.264)
120fps/100fps

Recording Data rate 1: 150 Mbps (UHD)

Recording Data rate 2: 70 Mbps (UHD)

Recording Data rate 3: 8,17,24,28 Mbps (AVCHD)

Recording Data rate 4: 35 Mbps (UHQ)

Recording Data rate 5: 50 Mbps (XHQ/YUV422)

Recording Data rate 6: 8 Mbps (SD)

Recording Data rate 7: 9,8,5,3,1.2,0.8,0.3,0.2 (WEB)

SD Recording: Yes

Interval Recording: Yes

Pre Rec (retro) recording: Yes, 5 sec. (4K)
5,10,15 sec. (HD/SD)

Clip Trimming: Yes

Audio Channels: 2

Audio Recording modes: LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 bit (4k/HD/SD MOV), AC3 2ch (AVCHD), μlow 2ch (Proxy)

IN-OUT´s Connections

OUT HDSDI Format max.

OUT HDMI: Yes

OUT HDMI Format max.: 2160/30p,25p,24p 8 bit 4:2:2 EE
1080/60p,50p 8 bit 4:2:2 EE

OUT AV: Yes, 3.5mm mini jack

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

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

IN Audio XLR MIC/LINE: Yes, 2 times supports LINE and MIC Level with +48V

IN Audio AUX: Yes, 1 times 3.5mm mini jack

Build in Microphones: Yes, Stereo Mic

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

USB Data Exchange (Storage): Yes

EVF and LCD

Operation Panel Type: LCD

Operation Panel Resolution: 920K

Operation Panel Size diagonal in inch: 3.5

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Type: LCOS

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution: 1,56M

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inch: 0.24

Power and Enviroment Spec´s

Power AC: Yes, DV12V(AC Adapter)

Power DC: Yes, 12 Volt , Battery 7,2V BN-VF823

Battery types: BN-VF823

Power consumption: Approximate 7,9W with VF in 4K REC mode, default settings

Operation Temperature in Celsius degrees: 0 to 40

Storage Temperature in Celsius degrees: -20 to 50

Operation Humidity in %: 30 to 80

Storage Humidity under %: 85

Mechanical Informations

Weight in kg: 1.6 including battery

Measurements (WxHxD) in mm: W 149 x H 191 x D 307

Handle removable: Yes

Include Package

Battery: Yes, BN-VF823

AC/DC adapter: Yes

Handle unit: Yes, with Professional Audio XLR support

Instructions: Yes

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.

Manuals

INSTRUCTIONS(BASIC)	English	2015	2.41MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS(Basic)	English	2021	2.07MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	English	2015	12.52MB	View	Download
INST SHEET	English	2015	0.82MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	English	2021	12.19MB	View	Download
SeparateVolume	English	2017	0.97MB	View	Download
SeparateVolume	English	2016	0.96MB	View	Download
SeparateVolume	English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese	2015	0.25MB	View	Download
SeparateVolume	English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese	2020	0.42MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	French	2015	12.45MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	French	2021	12.17MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	German	2015	12.46MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	German	2021	12.15MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Italian	2015	12.45MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Italian	2021	12.15MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Russian	2021	12.44MB	View	Download
EAC SHEET	Russian	2015	0.10MB	View	Download
EAC SHEET	Russian	2015	0.15MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Russian	2015	12.64MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Spanish	2021	12.17MB	View	Download
INSTRUCTIONS	Spanish	2015	12.46MB	View	Download