JVC GY-HC550ESB 4K live streaming camcorder with broadcast and sports score overlays

Product Highlights

Firmware version V2.20 is now available for the GY-HC500, GY-HC550 and GY-HC550ESB camcorders – click on the Product Support tab for the download link. This new firmware offers new SRT adaptive bit rate streaming that can change the bit rate according to network conditions thus reducing the chance for image freezes when the network is congested. It also has a fast PCR mode for lower latency. Return video over IP now can also utilise the reliable SRT protocol for better more stable images. Vertical (SNS) video now has five cropping positions offering more freedom to the user when selecting the desired image portion to stream. New DNR settings for different shooting conditions allow the user to choose between more details under good lighting conditions and less noise in critical (e.g. ENG) applications.

Info

Camera Front-End Specifications

Image Sensor (inch)

1" (effective) CMOS

Number of Sensors

1

Mega Pixels

9,35 mio

Sensitivity in F at 2000 Lux

F 12

Shutter speed

1/6 to 1/10000

White Balance modes

FAW, AWA, 3200K, 5600K, Manual

Color Matrix adjustment

Yes

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR)

Yes

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yes, HLG/JLOG 1

LOG Mode

Yes, J-LOG HLR

User selected function buttons

Yes

User Customizes Menu

Yes

Optical Specifications

Lens mount

Internal

Optical Zoom x times

20

Dynamic Zoom x times

40

Lens F Number

2.8 to 4.5

Lens ratio from / to

9.43mm to 188.6mm

Lens ratio equivalent to 35mm

28mm to 560mm

Auto Focus

Yes

Optical Image stabilization

Yes

Filter Diameter in mm

82mm

Build in ND Filters

3 Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 plus OPEN

Recording Formats

Media

SDHC/SDXC memory card x 2 plus M2 SSD Slot with Adapter* optional

Media Class

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

Recording slots

3

Encoder

ProRes, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (HD/SD), MPEG-2 (HD)

ProRes Recording ^[1]

Yes

File Format MOV

Yes

File Format MP4

Yes

File Format MXF

Yes

Video Codec MPEG2 Long GOP

Yes

Video Codec MPEG4 AVC/H264 4K/HD

Yes

Video Codec H264 (SD)

Yes

Video Codec others

4K UHD ProRes / Proxy H264

Recording Resolution Formats

Resolution 3840 x 2160

Yes, 4K UHD 60p/50p (ProRes) 422HQ/422/422LT 10-bit 4K UHD 30p/25p/24p (H.264) 4:2:2 10-bit / 4:2:0 8-bit 150Mbps/70Mbps

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Yes

Resolution 1280 x720

Yes

Resolution 720 x 576

Yes, 50i

Resolution 960 x 540

Yes

Resolution 480 x 270

Yes

SD Recording

Yes

Audio Channels

2

Audio Recording modes

LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MOV/MXF*), µ-Law 2ch (Proxy), AAC 2ch (MP4)

Audio Filters

Yes

IP Section of the Product

IP Main Connection

USB A Host, Ethernet LAN RJ45 1000Base-T

IP Connection supports

Ethernet, WIFI - and LTE USB Adapters

IP Build-in WIFI

Yes

IP Build in WIFI-Band aera support

2,4GHz and 5GHz with MIMO

IP Features Live-Streaming

Yes

IP Features Remote

Yes, via RM-LP100 or Web-Browser no apps needed

IP Features FTP

Yes, Different protocols

IP Features Auto FTP Upload

Yes

IP Features Meta-Data

Yes, Local and Remote editing and data exchange

IP Features IFB (Audio-Return via IP)

Yes, with optional Audio encoder AAC Format

IP Video Return stream

Yes

Live-Streaming Bitrates

1920 x 1080 (59.94p/50p) 20 – 8Mbps, (29.97p/25p) 20 – 3Mbps, 1920 x 1080 (59.94i/50i) 20 – 3Mbps, 1280 x 720 (59.94p/50p) 20 – 3Mbps, 1280 x 720 (29.97p/25p) 8 – 1.5Mbps, 640 x 360 (59.94p/50p) 3/1.5Mbps, 640 x 360 (29.97p/25p) 3 – 0.3Mbps

Live-Streaming Protocols

RTMP, MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/TCP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, Zixi* or SRT (optional selection)

SRT Protocol

Yes

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

3

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!

Special Features

Overlay for Sports

Yes

Overlay for Broadcast-News

Yes

Fix Templates

Yes

Self Modify Templates via SDP Generator

Yes

Text support

Yes

Logo support

Yes

LIVE Logo

Yes

Overlay output selection

Yes, REC / LIVE / STREAM

External Scoreboard support via IP

Yes

IN-OUT´s Connections

OUT HDSDI

Yes, 3G HDSDI

OUT HDSDI Format max.

1080/60p,50p 10 Bit 4:2:2 EE

OUT HDMI

Yes

OUT HDMI Format max.

UHD

OUT Audio Headphone

Yes, 1 times 3.5mm 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

Time code IN/OUT

Yes

Wired remote IN

Yes, serial LANC 2.5mm mini jack

USB HOST

Yes

Option Slot

SSD Caddy Support

EVF and LCD

Operation Panel Type

LCD

Operation Panel Resolution

WVGA (800 x 480), 800 x 450 at 16:9

Operation Panel Size diagonal in inch

3.97

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Type

LCOS

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution

Quad VGA (1280 x 960), 1280 x 720 at 16:9

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inch

0.4

Power and Enviroment Spec´s

Power AC

Yes, DV12V(AC Adapter)

Power DC

Yes, 7,2 Volt Battery BN-VC264

Battery types

BN-VC264

Power consumption

17,5 Watt

Mechanical Informations

Weight in kg

3,1 kg

Measurements (WxHxD) in mm

W 195 x H 230 x D 445

Include Package

Battery

Yes, BN-VC296G

AC/DC adapter

Yes, AC Adapter

Cable 1

Yes, Power cord

Additional s

Yes, Wireless Antennas 2x, Lens 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.