Key facts
- Brand
- JVC
- Model
- GY-HM700
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-04
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JVC GY-HM700/GY-HM100 User Manual
The guide introduces JVC's ProHD workflow for the GY‑HM700 and GY‑HM100 camcorders, highlighting the use of SDHC cards, twin‑card slots, and native recording of QuickTime MOV and XDCAM EX MP4 formats. It details the advantages of tapeless recording, cost savings, and the ability to edit footage directly without re‑wrapping or re‑encoding.
Integration with existing production infrastructure is covered, showing compatibility with major NLE systems such as Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Canopus Edius. The document also outlines ecological benefits, reduced power consumption, and space‑saving storage solutions offered by flash‑memory media.
JVC GY-HM700 specifications
| Viewfinder resolution | 1.22 Megapixel LCOS |
|---|---|
| Lens | 14× Canon HD lens |
| LCD monitor size | 4.3‑inch |
| Processor | 1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP) |
| Video encoding | 35 Mbps MPEG‑2 |
| File capacity (SDHC) | 1.99 GB / 6.61 GB |
| Bit rate options | 35 Mbps, 25 Mbps, 19 Mbps |
| Recording time per clip | 8 minutes |
All JVC GY-HM700 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What recording media do the GY‑HM700 and GY‑HM100 use?
They record to standard Class 6 SDHC cards and feature twin card slots for seamless continuous recording.
Which file formats are recorded natively by these camcorders?
The camcorders support native QuickTime MOV and XDCAM EX MP4 file formats for direct editing.
What type of memory cards does the GY‑HM700 use?
It records to two SDHC Class 6 memory cards, each up to 32 GB, for a combined capacity of up to 64 GB.
What video recording formats are available in HQ mode?
HQ mode supports 1920 × 1080 @ 59.94 i (or 50 i for PAL), 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 with various frame rates, stored as .mov files.