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GY-HM660RE Archived

The GY-HM660RE is JVC’s most advanced handheld mobile news camera. Small and light enough to be used anywhere, this camera surpasses the performance of many traditional ENG-style units and offers reliable, high quality streaming without the use of a backpack or external encoder. Dual codecs make it possible to record full HD on solid state memory while simultaneously streaming the footage for live broadcast.


Newly developed 1/3-inch 3CMOS sensor

At the heart of the camera are three, newly developed 1/3-inch CMOS sensors with 2.5M pixels, each capable of capturing full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution images. Featuring 12-bit processing, an excellent sensitivity of F12 (60Hz) /F13 (50Hz) at 2000 lux, and a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio, the devices provide superior precision and colour reproduction with minimal aberration. For improved CMOS sensor performance, flash-band compensation is also supported.

Upgraded high-resolution LCD display with focus assist

The high-resolution 920K pixels 3.5-inch LCD monitor provides a wide aspect ratio of 16:9 with a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. Since the LCD is top-mounted, not only is it ideal for shooting at various angles but also provides ample distance from the cameraman’s eyes to the LCD to achieve better visibility in handheld camera applications. It also features a Focus Assist function that highlights the edges of objects shown in the viewfinder in colour (red, green or blue) to help the camera operator stay focused on the action.

Advanced IP network communication and live HD streaming

The camcorder features JVC's latest IP communications engine, giving you remote control and monitoring of vital camera and lens functions from a tablet, smartphone, or computer anywhere in the world. Live streaming is possible in HD or SD resolutions, depending on available bandwidth. Connect your camera to an optional Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE modem and share your programme with an audience anywhere in the world via content delivery networks such as YouTube, Facebook Live, and other cloud services.

  • RTMP protocol lets you stream directly to USTREAM, YouTube, etc.
  • SMPTE 2022 Forward Error Correction
  • Live streaming w/advanced Zixi error correction and adaptive bitrate control
  • High bitrate streaming (up to 12 Mbps)
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • F13 sensitivity (50Hz)
  • Background FTP clip transfers while recording
  • Dual Codec: Recording simultaneously HD + SD or HD + 480 x 270 (for Web delivery)
  • SDXC/SDHC memory card recording (two slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)
  • "23x Fujinon auto focus zoom lens with manual functions F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1-94.3mm (35mm conversion: 29 to 667mm)"
  • 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors (1920 x 1080 x 3)
  • 50Mbps H.264 Extreme High Quality mode (XHQ)
  • High performance 2D DNR
  • "Wide media format compatibility: * MXF with rich Metadata (optimized for asset management) * MOV (Final Cut Pro) * MP4 (XDCAM EX™) * AVCHD with additional lower bitrate AVCHD modes"
  • "Multiple encoding formats: * HD MPEG2 (35/25/19Mbps) * AVCHD 1920x1080 60i * 1080/60p recording capability * SD H.264 * 480x270 H.264 (web) * 960x540 H.264 mode * 1280x720 60p / 640x360 60p"
Technical Specifications
Product Support
Technical Specifications
Camera Front-End Specifications
Image Sensor (inch)
1/3 CMOS
Number of Sensors
3
Mega Pixels
2,2
Gain in dB
-6 to 24
Sensitivity in F at 2000 Lux
F 13
Shutter speed
1/4 to 1/10000
White Balance modes
FAW, AWA, 3200K, 5600K, Manual
Color Matrix adjustment
Yes
Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR)
Yes
User selected function buttons
Yes, 11 (7 Buttons 4 Cross shaped)
User Customizes Menu
Yes
Optical Specifications
Lens mount
Internal
Optical Zoom X times
23
Lens F Number
1.6 to 3
Lens ratio from / to
4.1mm to 94.3mm
Lens ratio equivalent to 35mm
29mm to 667mm
Auto Focus
Yes
Special Auto Focus Features
Area Focus, Near/Far Modes, Face
Optical Image stabilization
Yes
Filter Diameter in mm
72mm
Build in ND Filters
3 Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Memory for Zoom Position
Yes, In and end points, with acceleration set up
Recording Formats
Media
SDHC/SDXC
Media Class
Class 10
Recording slots
2
Encoder
MPEG2 / H.264
File Format MOV
Yes
File Format MP4
Yes
File Format AVCHD
Yes
File Format MXF
Yes
Video Codec MPEG2 Long GOP
Yes
Video Codec AVCHD
Yes
Video Codec H264 (SD)
Yes
Simultaneous recording on 2 cards
Yes
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Yes, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/60i/50i
Resolution 1440 x 1080
Yes, 60i/50i
Resolution 1280 x720
Yes, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
Resolution 720 x 576
Yes, 50i
Resolution 960 x 540
Yes, 30p/25p/24p
Resolution 480 x 270
Yes, 30p/25p/24p
Recording Data rate 1
19Mbps(SP), 25Mbps(SP), 35Mbps(HQ)
Recording Data rate 2
5,9,18,24,28Mbps (AVCHD)
Recording Data rate 3
35Mbps (UHQ)
Recording Data rate 4
50Mbps (XHQ)
Recording Data rate 5
8 Mbps (SD)
Recording Data rate 6
5, 3, 0.8 (WEB)
SD Recording
Yes
Over / Under Crank
Yes
Pre Rec (retro) recording
Yes, 20 sec.
Clip Trimming
Yes
Audio Channels
2
Audio Recording modes
LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 bit (MPEG-2 Long GOP/H.264), AC3(AVCHD)
Audio Filters
Yes, Wind-Cuts, Limiters, Gains
Audio Equalizer
Yes, Graphical
IP Section of the Product
IP Main Connection
USB A Host
IP Connection supports
Ethernet, WIFI - and LTE USB Adapters
IP Features Live-Streaming
Yes
IP Features Remote
Yes, Via Web-Browser (no apps needed)
IP Features FTP
Yes
IP Features Meta-Data
Yes
IP Features IFB (Audio-Return via IP)
Yes, With external encoder device
Live-Streaming Bitrates
0.3,0.8,1.5, 2.5, 3,5,8,12Mbps
Live-Streaming Protocols
RTMP, MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, ZIXI
Live-Streaming Single cast
Yes
Live-Streaming Multicast
Yes
Live-Streaming reconnect
Yes
Live-Streaming and simultaneous REC
Yes
Live-Streaming Pre-sets of destinations
4
FTP Protocol formats
FTP / SFTP / FTPS
FTP upload during REC
Yes
FTP servers presets
4
Meta-Data presets of servers
4
Note for all kind of USB Adapters
The connection to a network will be made by the USB Host Port of the camcorder (on the right back end side of the camcorder). Please select the device which you are going to use: WIFI dongle / 3G/4G dongle or a CAT Network adapter.The Adapter you going to be use must be a registered Adapter (see attached compatible list), cause all of these Adapter needs dedicate drivers, which to be implemented into the camcorder.In the case for LTE adapters, there must be done a pre-set of these dongles in your local PC first!
Recommendation for WIFI USB Adapters (EU only)
Please Note: Sometimes the Manufacturers change the Revision of the Chip-sets, but product name not changed, we can´t track such issues so may its possible that such a dongles even its mentioned here, may not work. The Adapters below are work able in the 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz infrastructure.
WIFI Dongle 1
Sitecom WLA.1001
WIFI Dongle 2
EnGenius EUB1200AC /Realtek RTL8812AU
WIFI Dongle 3
ASUS USB1200AC /Realtek RTL8812AU
WIFI Dongle 4
D-LINK DWA-172 (revA1) /Realtek RTL8811AU
WIFI Dongle 5
EDIMAX EW-781UTC /Realtek RTL8811AU
WIFI Dongle 6
D-LINK DWA-171(revA1) /Realtek 8811AU
WIFI Dongle 7
TP-LINK Archer T4U /AC1200 Realtek8811AU not T4U V2.0 AC1300!!
WIFI Dongle 8
Wideland (over Amazon) ACWIFI DEWIFIC001A
Ethernet Dongle 1
EDIMAX EU-4208
Ethernet Dongle 2
Sitecom LN-030 V2 not Sitecom LN-030 V3
Ethernet Dongle 3
Hamlet HNU2GTX
Ethernet Dongle 4
D-LINK DUB-E100 (rev C1)
Recommendation for 3G/4G (LTE) Adapters
Dear Customer, for the most countries we have a recommendation of adapters, please download our info sheet for LTE support, below you find a special recommendation, which should work in the most countries.
LTE Specials 1
Universal LTE dongle Huawei E8372LTE Wingle so far works with Telekom/O2/Vodafon , others not tested yet.
IN-OUT´s Connections
OUT HDSDI
Yes, 1080i 1,5 GBit
OUT HDSDI Format max.
1080i/60/50 8Bit 4:2:2
OUT HDMI
Yes
OUT HDMI Format max.
1920x1080 60/50p 8 Bit 4:2:2
OUT AV
Yes, 3.5mm mini jack
OUT Audio Line
Yes, AV out
OUT Audio Headphone
Yes, 2.5 mm mini jack
IN Audio XLR MIC/LINE
Yes, 2 CH with +48 V Mic and Line support
IN Audio AUX
Yes, 3.5 mm mini jack
Build in Microphones
Yes, Stereo MIC
Time code IN/OUT
Yes
Wired remote IN
Yes, 2.5mm mini jack LANC
USB HOST
Yes
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
1,22 Mp
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inch
0.45
Power and Enviroment Spec´s
Power AC
Yes, AC/DC Adapter
Power DC
Yes, 12 Volt
Battery types
SSL-JVC50 / SSL-JVC75 IDX
Power consumption
Approximate 10W with VF in 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
2.4 include battery
Measurements (WxHxD) in mm
W 178 x H 198 x D 416
Include Package
Battery
Yes, 1 x SSL-JVC50
AC/DC adapter
Yes, AC Adapter
Cable 1
Yes, Power cord
Instructions
Yes
Software
Yes, Clip Manager
Additional s
Yes, eye cap
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.
Product Support
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