JVC GY-HMQ10U
4K Compact Handheld Camcorder

The GY-HMQ10 is the world's first hand held camcorder capable of capturing and recording real-time video at 4 times the resolution of full HD—3840 x 2160 images at 24p, 50p and 60p. Now you can deliver stunning cinema-quality recordings with a small form factor, self-contained camcorder.  Great images begin with a great optical system. The GY-HMQ10 employs a razor sharp F2.8 10x zoom lens specifically designed for 4K imaging. A high speed 1/2-inch class CMOS device with 8.3 million active pixels (3840 x 2160) captures live progressive images at up to 60 frames per second. This tremendous amount of data is then processed using an array of custom JVC Falconbrid LSI chips that deBayer the image and provide a live 4K output while simultaneously compressing video for recording onto separate solid state memory cards. 4K recordings up to 2 hours in length can be made using four 32GB SDHC cards.

Operation and form factor are very similar to JVC's popular GY-HM150 with manual or auto control of focus, iris, gain, shutter, gamma level, color matrix, and white balance.  The GY-HMQ10 also functions as a Full HD camcorder capable of recording 1920 x 1080 at 50/60p or 50/60i onto a single memory card in the AVCHD format.

1/2-inch class CMOS device with 8.3 million active pixels
The GY-HMQ10 employs a single 1/2.3-inch CMOS device that provides 3840 x 2160 images—4 times (2H x 2V) the resolution of full HD cameras and monitors. It provides good sensitivity and excellent performance over a wide range of lighting conditions. Utilization of a single device simplifies the optical design of the camera resulting in more precise images with minimal aberration. Details are crisp and accurate throughout the entire image plane. The 3840 x 2160 (square pixel) image conforms to the same 16:9 aspect ratio used throughout the video industry.

4K (3840x2160p) Recording
In the 4K mode, the GY-HMQ10 records progressive video at a variable bit rate up to 144 Mbps (36 Mbps X 4) using MPEG-4/H.264 encoding. The image is separated into 4 quadrants, each recorded onto a separate SDHC card. This method allows for the use of economical and widely available SDHC memory cards. When playing back from the camera, all four memory cards are accessed in sync, and output may be either 4K or downconverted to HD. JVC also provides a software utility that combines the four recorded files into a single file compatible with 4K editing systems.

Playback from the GY-HMQ10
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.

4K Clip Manager Software — Archive and Merge Utility
A Mac-compatible software utility is available for free download to simplify the process of ingesting and converting the files recorded with the GY-HMQ10. A single USB cable is all that's necessary to connect the camera to the Macintosh computer. The utility will recognize the 4 memory cards in the camera and generate a single thumbnail for each scene. Right-clicking on the thumbnail begins the conversion to a single 4K Prores file suitable for editing on Final Cut Pro X. If camera thumbnails are dragged to the HDD, all of the associated files are automatically copied to the destination. Installation of Final Cut Pro X is necessary for this utility to operate.

Features:

• 1/2.3" (approx. 6.2x3.5 mm) Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor (8.3 million active pixels) with Bayer filter
• Ultra high resolution F2.8 10X Zoom Lens
  (F2.8 to 4,5 — f=6.7-67 mm) (35 mm conversion: 42.4 to 424 mm)
• 20x Dynamic Zoom available in HD mode (10X optical, 11X-20X digital)
• Built-in optical image stabilizer
• 4K Recording: 3,840 x 2,160
  MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(.MP4) 4 Stream Separate Recording 60fps/50fps/24fps Progressive at 144Mbps
• 4K recording for up to 2 hours (32GB SDHC, x4)
• JVC file utility for combining separate streams into single editable file (available from JVC website at no charge)
• Also functions as a full-HD camcorder
  AVCHD progressive (.mts) 60i/60p or 50p/50i
• Interval (time lapse) recording in both 4K and HD modes
• JVC's patented "FOCUS ASSIST" function
• Full HD (1920x1080) trimming function
• 3 assignable user buttons
• 2 audio channels
  4K mode: AAC, 2ch, 48kHz,16bit
  HD mode: AC3, 2ch, 48kHz, 16bit
• Manual audio level controls with audio meter
• XLR inputs with 48V phantom power
• Large 3.5-inch 920,000 pixel LCD display with touch panel
• 0.24" Lcos 260,000 pixel viewfinder
• Records to inexpensive SDHC/SDXC memory cards
  4 used in the 4K mode
  1 used in the HD mode
• Wired remote control capability

Specifications:

General

• Power:  DC 12V (AC adapter), DC 7.4V (Battery)
• Power Consumption:  More than 17.5 W (in 4K mode with LCD monitor) (when LCD screen backlight is set to [Level 3])
• Dimensions (WxDxH):  5-15/32" x 7-25/32" x 10-21/32" (139 x 198 x 271 mm) (with Audio unit)
• Weight:  Approx. 3.6 lbs (1.7 kg) (Including battery, microphone, SDHC cards)
• Operating Temperature:  32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature:  -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
• Operating Humidity:  35% to 80%
• Storage Humidity:  Under 85%

Camera

• Image Sensor:  1/2.3" 8.3M pixels Back-illuminated CMOS
• Synchronizing System:  Internal Synchronization
• Stabilizer:  Optical Image Stabilizer (ROIS)
• Lens:  F2.8 to 4,5, 10x, f=6.7-67 mm (35 mm conversion: 42.4-424 mm)
• Filter Diameter: 
  -  When the hood is detached: 46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm) Compatible with filter, tele-converter and wide-converter
  -  When the hood is attached: 72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm) Compatible with filter only
• Shutter Speed:  1/2 to 1/4000
• Gain:  0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC
• LCD Display:  3.5" LCD, 920,000 pixels, 16:9, color, Touch Panel
• Viewfinder:  0.24" LCOS 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color

Recording

• Recording Media:  SDHC/SDXC (Class 6/10), SDHC/SDXC Slots x 4
• Video Recording
  -  4K: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) 4 Stream Separate Recording
  -  HD: AVCHD/AVCHD Progressive
• Recording Mode
  -  4K settings:  3840 x 2160/60p/50p/24p VBR, Approx.144 Mbps (Max) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit 384kbps
  -  HD settings:  1920 x 1080/60p/60i/50p/50i
       -  60p/50p mode: VBR, Approx. 28 Mbps
       -  UXP mode: VBR, Approx. 24 Mbps
       -  XP mode: VBR, Approx. 17 Mbps
       -  SP mode: VBR, Approx. 12 Mbps
       -  EP mode: VBR, Approx. 5 Mbps
       -  Audio: AC3 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit 256kbps
• Video Frame Rate
  -  NTSC settings:
       -  4K: 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 23.98p
       -  HD: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 59.94p
  -  PAL settings:
       -  4K: 3840 x 2160/50p
       -  HD: 1920 x 1080/50i, 50p

Interface

• Video Output:  Mini HDMI output x 4 (4K: HDMI x 4 HD: HDMI x 1)
• Audio Input:  XLR x 2 (MIC, +48V/LINE) (Built-in stereo microphone is available)
• Remote Control:  ø 3.5 mm mini jack (4-pin)
• Headphone:  ø 3.5 mm mini jack (Stereo)
• USB:  Mini-USB2.0, Type-B
• Provided accessories:  Battery pack x 1, AC adapter x 1 (On machine battery charge function is available)
• Optional accessories:  Battery pack (SSL-JVC50), Battery charger (LC-2J)