Key facts
- Brand
- JVC
- Model
- GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU
- Category
- Digital cameras
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-09-30
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JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User 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.
JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU specifications
| Power Supply | DC 12 V |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (recording) | Approx. 24.0 W |
| Mass (with battery) | Approx. 3.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) |
| Battery Replacement Type | CR2025 (Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony, Maxell) |
Source: JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
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.
From: JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User Manual
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.
From: JVC GY-HC550U/GY-HC500U/GY-HC500SPCU 4K Memory Card Camera Recorder User Manual
Is a wireless LAN antenna included with the GY‑HC500U model?
No, the wireless LAN antenna is not included with the GY‑HC500U (or GY‑HC500E/SPCU) models.
What battery type should be used as a replacement?
Replace the battery with a CR2025 from Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony, or Maxell; do not recharge, disassemble, or heat above 100 °C.