JVC ProHD GY-HM600 Owner's Manual page 8

A Powerhouse of Performance and Flexibility
High-Performance Features
Superb Portability and
Compact Design
With a stylish body that fits
boldly within the distinctive
range of ProHD camcorders,
the compact dimensions
and superb portability of
the GY-HM600 allow it to be
used anywhere. Lightweight
(2.4kg/5.3lbs operating
condition), versatile and extremely easy to use,
it is the perfect camcorder for next generation acquisition.
Shooter-Friendly Controls and Layouts
Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY-HM600.
The camcorder's handgrip makes it very comfortable to hold, even
on long shoots. And despite its extremely compact dimensions,
all the camcorder's main functions are accessible directly from
controls and switches on the camera body, right where you would
expect them to be.
White balance —Selectable
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between preset and two user
settings
Gain — (L,M,H) -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9,
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12, 15,18, 21, 24 dB & Lolux, AGC
can be assigned to the "L/M/H"
gain switch
Full Auto— (on/off)
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ND Filter— (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
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Auto/Manual Focus, One Push
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Auto
Shutter—Speed selectable by
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cross keys
Focus Assist/User 1— (on/off)
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OIS/User 2— (on/off)
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LoLux/User 3 — a JVC exclusive
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feature that permits shooting in
adverse lighting conditions
AE LOCK/User 4— (on/off)
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High-Resolution 920K pixels 3.5" LCD Monitor
The high-resolution 920K pixels 3.5" 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor
provides a wide array of monitoring and setup indications.
For maximum flexibility, the monitor is mounted at the top of
the camera, ideal for
shooting at various
angles in handheld
camera applications.
Shown with optional microphone.
Zebra/User 5— (on/off)
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Marker/User 6— (on/off)
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Among the controls are seven
user-definable buttons that can be
assigned a range of functions for
instant setting instead of the preset
settings.
3.5 inch
1.22 Megapixel LCOS Viewfinder
The GY-HM600 features a stunning new
high-resolution (852 x 480 x 3) LCOS
(Liquid Crystal on Silicon) 0.45" viewfinder.
The 16:9 image is crisper and more
detailed than conventional LCD viewfinders,
with higher vertical resolution and superior
RGB color separation.
Focus Assist Function
Helping the camera operator stay focused on the action is a focus
assist system that highlights the edges of objects in the image.
When Focus Assist is switched on, the image in the viewfinder or
LCD monitor switches to monochrome and all objects that are in
focus appear with colored edges (selectable from red, green or blue).
Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while shooting
is greatly simplified.
Focus Assist OFF
GUI
The GY-HM600 takes ProHD's highly regarded GUI navigation
to the next level. Not only are menu items immediately accessible,
but settings can also be easily checked right from the settings
window. With an improved graphical interface, it's easier than ever to
customize the settings to match individual preferences
or the demands of the moment.
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Focus Assist ON