JVC GY-HM700 Brochure & Specs page 4

New high resolution LCOS viewfinder
The GY-HM700 is equipped with a new, rugged high resolution
viewfinder based on a new .45-inch 1.22 million pixel Liquid
Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) panel (852 x 480 x 3). This new all-
digital viewfinder displays images with more than 5 times the
resolution of typical color viewfinders. Its sturdy reinforced die-
cast aluminum chassis and LED light source ensure years of
trouble-free operation. A serial digital interface means there's
no quality loss, even with razor sharp graphic overlays. The
viewfinder's native aspect ratio is 16:9. Safe area indications are
available for popular aspect ratios including 2.35:1. In the record
mode, audio level indications, battery remaining "fuel gauge"
(when using digital batteries) and estimated time remaining for
each memory card are displayed in the viewfinder. The Zebra func-
tion now offers 2 patterns (selectable.)
Jumbo size 4.3-inch flip-out LCD panel
Complementing the new high resolution viewfinder is a large
LCD flip out monitor that can be used in recording, playback, clip
management, and menu operation. Cross-key control makes menu
navigation a breeze. The interface is very intuitive, with up
down/left-right buttons on the same control disk. Selections are
made by pressing the center of the disk. When in the camera mode,
a blue LED lamp outlines the disk. When in the media
playback/management mode, the color changes to green. A Red
display indicates that the camera is in the USB or IEEE-1394 (slave)
mode. (The LED can be turned off with a menu choice.)
Extensive image customization is available. Thanks to the over-
size monitor screen, the user see changes to the image as the set-
ting is being made, eliminating guesswork. Individual user settings
are stored on an SDHC card and may be restored to any GY-HM700
camera. It is also possible to add frequently used controls to a
"favorites" menu (which can be invoked by a user button).
Built-in Clip View & Management Functions
When the camera is switched to the playback mode, a clip view-
er appears on the large LCD monitor and in the VF. (This signal may
also be output through the HD/SD SDI connector.) Clips are identi-
fied by time code and with a user defined filename with numeric
increments.
Detailed information is displayed about each clip including
recording format, resolution, and time code start/stop, user bits,
and creation date/time. Clips can be protected from accidental
deletion or deleted if no longer needed. Damaged clips (due to
improper eject, etc.) may be repaired with the "restore file" func-
tion. Though no special formatting is required, memory cards can
be re-initialized in the GY-HM700 to an empty state even while the
other card is recording.
The Quick Review function is available in the record-pause
mode and allows the videographer to play back the first 5 seconds
or the last 5 seconds of each clip, or the entire clip. After playback,
the last image is retained (freeze) until the menu is reactivated. If
during Quick Review, the record trigger is pressed, playback stops
and recording begins immediately.
Spot Exposure Meter
When shooting very high contrast scenes, the Spot Meter can be
a very useful tool, letting the videographer monitor the dynamic
range of an image on the LCD/VF and adjust the exposure of an
object in the frame. There are 4 modes of spot metering: Max/Min,
Max, Min, and Manual. In the Max/Min mode, the highest and low-
est levels of the image are identified with color markers, red (H)
and white (L), along with the video level (before knee and gamma).
The same values can be obtained individually with the Max and
Min settings. Manual lets the videographer set the portion of the
image to monitor. For example, in a scene with varied illumination,
the videographer may wish to meter an individual's face, and set
the exposure accordingly. As the scene changes, the exposure can
be corrected precisely to the desired subject.
Patented "FOCUS ASSIST" function
Achieving exact focus with HD signals is critical. JVC's Focus
Assist turns focusing into a fast, easy and accurate process. When
Focus Assist is activated, the picture in the viewfinder becomes
monochrome and all objects which are in focus take on a colored
edge. Focus Assist works equally in the viewfinder as well as on the
LCD panel. The Focus Assist function can be invoked by pressing the
dedicated button on the control panel, or assigned to the RETURN
button on the lens.
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