The camera records 4:2:2 HD signals up to 60p at 50Mbps making it an ideal camera for general HD production work. 50Mbps files are stored in the Quicktime (.MOV) format for easy editing. Conventional AVCHD (4:2:0) recording is also possible, providing wide editing compatibility in an array of standard HD and SD formats.
GY-HM170U
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4KCAM COMPACT HANDHELD CAMCORDER w/INTEGRATED 12X LENS
GY-HM170U
1/2.3" 4K CMOS / 12x Zoom / 4K30p25p24p / HDMI
Warranty
Labor: 1 year
Parts : 1 year
Integrated 12x Ultra HD Lens, 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
- Ultra high quality imagery begins with a precision 12x F1.2-3.5 optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 29.6-355mm). 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. When shooting in the HD mode, Dynamic Zoom combines optical zoom and pixel mapping to create seamless and lossless 24x zoom. This allows the camera to have a long zoom range while retaining its small form factor. Shooters will also appreciate the convenient ND filter wheel: 0, 1/4th and 1/16th positions.
4K Ultra HD Recording at 150Mbps and Live Output
- Working with 4K has never been easier! Insert an SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) memory card and record hours of 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) material. Recordings are made using the Quicktime (.MOV) file format and are compatible with many popular editing systems. Connect a 4K Ultra HD monitor with a single HDMI cable, and view the camera's live 4K signal. You can also play back recorded files directly from the camera. The camera also downconverts UHD signals to standard HD for output through the built-in HDMI connector.
4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps
Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots
Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make this camera a truly versatile camcorder, offering such benefits as simultaneous recording and relay recording. In relay recording mode, you can shoot the event continuously over multiple cards—when one card is full, the camcorder switches automatically and seamlessly to the other card.
Web Friendly (Proxy) file formats
Lower resolution H.264 files (480x270p and 960x540p) may be recorded simultaneously with full HD files. These files are significantly smaller than HD files, and thus are very suitable for immediate posting to the web. A file recorded in the 960 x 540 mode is approximately 1/10th the size of a full HD file recorded at 35 Mbps, and therefore takes a fraction of the time to post. The smaller files may be quickly imported to an iPad for easy editing using iMovie or Pinnacle Studio. Transporting video to the web or back to the studio has never been faster.
- Single 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor with 12.4 million pixels
- 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
- 4K Ultra HD recording (150 Mbps, 24/30p) to SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) card
- 4:2:2 full HD recording at 50Mbps (24-60p)
- 120 fps recording for smooth slow motion
- Live 4K UHD output via HDMI connector
- 2 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16)
- Built-in stereo microphone
- Audio handle with 2 XLR connectors
- Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable dual, relay and backup
- Clip Continuous mode records multiple start/stop sequences as single clip
- 3.5-inch colour LCD display (920K pixel) with smart focus assist function
- 0.24-inch colour viewfinder (1.56M pixel) with smart focus assist function
- Wired remote control supported
- 9 user button assignable functions
- Includes BN-VF823 7.2V Battery, AC Adapter
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
- Built-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)
Input / Output Connections
- OUT HDMI
- Yes, 4K UHD
- 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 inches
- 3.5
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Type
- LCOS
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution
- 1,56M
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inches
- 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
Physical Information
- Weight in lbs
- 3.31 lbs
- Handle removable
- Yes
Included Accessories
- 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
| INST SHEET | English | 2015 | 0.82MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS(Basic) | English | 2021 | 2.07MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS(BASIC) | English | 2015 | 2.41MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS | English | 2015 | 12.52MB | 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 | 2015 | 12.64MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS | Russian | 2021 | 12.44MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS | Spanish | 2015 | 12.46MB | View | Download |
| INSTRUCTIONS | Spanish | 2021 | 12.17MB | View | Download |
Accessories
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AA-S3602V
The AA-S3602V can charge 2 batteries simultaneously. LED charging indicators with 4-levels for each channel indicate the real time capacity by percentage when charging. This charger is designed for charging BN-S8823 & BN-VF823 for the GY-HM1709, GY-HM180 and GY-HM70
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CTC200B
This is a soft carry case ideal for transporting the GY-HM100, 200 and 600 Series handheld camcorders. It is constructed of abrasion-resistant Cordura material suitable for light to medium duty.
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DT-X71HP
The DT-X71HP is a 7-inch HDSDI/HDMI on-camera monitor with 1024 x 600 resolution, H/V: 160/160 viewing angle and 900:1 contrast ratio. It has front & rear dual TALLY lights, Canon DSLR scale zoom-in, video flip, customer editable video title, and safety mark display. The monitor accepts 2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 HDMI, 1 Composite video, 1 stereo audio input, and has 1 HD/SD-SDI loop through output. Upgraded for 2017, the monitor now has the capability of monitoring Cinema 2K (2048 x 2160) signals and timecode and audio (via SDI.) Focus assist, zebra stripes and a wider range of safety markers have been added. The DT-X71HP is powered via a 4-pin XLR 12V DC connector or a snap-on 7.4V IDX SSL-JVC50 battery (optional)—the same battery used with the GY-HM200/620/660 cameras.
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HZ-HM600VZR
The HZ-HM600VZR is a remote lens control specifically calibrated for the JVC Camcorder series with LANC compatiblity (Control-L)
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I-705DX
The Acebil I-705DX Tripod System includes a 2 stage, lightweight aluminum tripod, the standard H705 fluid head, a middle brace, extra handle (2 total) and the S-9 carry case. Capable of supporting up to 8kg / 11lb, the I-705DX provides an optimum solution for small and high performance ProHD and 4KCAM camcorders.
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J-805MX
The Acebil j-805MX Tripod System includes a single stage, lightweight 4.1kg / 9.1lb aluminum tripod, the H805 fluid head, mid spreader, extra handle (2 total) and the S-30 case. Capable of supporting up to 5kg / 11lb, the j-805MX provides an optimum solution for small and high performance ProHD and 4KCAM camcorders.
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SAK-LCD7
This bracket is designed for the DT-X71HP LCD monitors enabling it to be mounted on top of JVC professional camcorders for use as a studio viewfinder. It is compatible with JVC GY-HM170/180/250, GY-HC500 Series, and GY-HC900 models.
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SAK-LCD9
This bracket is designed for the DT-X 9-inch LCD Monitors and allows the monitor to be mounted on top of JVC professional camcorders for use as a studio viewfinder with JVC professional cameras.
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