JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User Manual

User manual for the JVC GY-HC550U, GY-HC500U, and GY-HC500SPCU 4K memory‑card camera recorders with safety, operation, and specifications.


JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User Manual - cover page
Brand
JVC
Category
Digital cameras
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
268
File format
PDF
File size
15.7 MB
Published
30 September, 2026
Updated
30 September, 2026
MD5 checksum
342616AC3539142A78BF48459D05D1D4

About this manual

This manual provides safety instructions, FCC and RF compliance information, and detailed operating guidelines for the JVC GY‑HC550U, GY‑HC500U, and GY‑HC500SPCU 4K memory‑card camera recorders. It also includes specifications, accessory lists, and wiring diagrams.

The document is organized into sections covering safety precautions, regulatory compliance, RF energy safety, power requirements, video/audio terminals, wireless LAN features, and dimensional drawings, helping users set up and operate the cameras safely and correctly.

What's inside

  • Safety Instructions
  • FCC Compliance
  • RF Energy Safety
  • Power Requirements
  • Specifications
  • Accessories
  • Dimensional Outline
  • Terminal Connections

Specifications

Power SupplyDC 12 V
Power Consumption (recording)Approx. 24.0 W
Mass (with battery)Approx. 3.6 kg
Operating Temperature0 °C to 40 °C
Wireless LAN StandardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
Battery Replacement TypeCR2025 (Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony, Maxell)

Frequently asked questions

What type of battery does the camera use and how should it be replaced?

The camera uses a CR2025 lithium coin cell; replace it only with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025 batteries.

What is the power consumption when recording with the default settings?

The recorder consumes approximately 24.0 W when recording in the factory default settings using the viewfinder.

What wireless LAN frequencies are supported in the U model for the United States?

The U model supports 2.4 GHz channels 1‑11 and 5 GHz channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165.

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