CONNECTED CAM Studio Camera at NAB 2018

JVC Professional Videointroduces the GY-HC900ST a new “Connected Cam”.

With an advanced communications engine that optimizes both image processing and IP performance, the GY-HC900ST brings new levels of connectivity to studio cameras. JVC will showcase the full product lineup at the 2018 NAB Show, to be held October 17-18 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

Based on the new GY-HC900 CONNECTED CAM model, the GY-HC900ST features three 2/3-inch CMOS sensors for 10-bit, Full HD images, and offers excellent sensitivity (F12 at 60Hz, F13 at 50Hz in extended mode). The camera is also equipped with an industry-standard B4 lens mount and a four-position optical filter. A 3.5-inch LCD panel provides menu navigation, while an optional LCD monitor can be mounted as a studio viewfinder.

While the GY-HC900ST offers dual 3G-SDI outputs and an HDMI output, the camera has been designed to integrate seamlessly with JVC’s FS-900 camera module for fiber-based studios. The module connects to the camera via a 68-pin interface and signals 3G-SDI, control, audio, sync and intercom to the JVC base station. With built-in Gigabit Ethernet, the 2 RU base station supports up to three cameras and provides video over IP functionality.

Beyond traditional studio operations, the GY-HC900ST supports a full IP workflow, including transmission throughput of up to 20 Mbps with low latency (less than 500 ms). When combined with an optional ProHD Bridge cellular uplink, the camera offers simultaneous decoding for return video and IFB, eliminating the need for an additional IFB system. In addition, camera functions can also be controlled via the web browser or remote control of the JVC RM-LP100 camera.

Dual SDHC/SDXC media ports provide integrated ISO recording of both MPEG-2 at up to 35 Mbps, which is widely used by broadcasters, and H.264 (.MOV), which provides production quality 10-bit, 1080/60p 4:2:2 images. For creative flexibility, the GY-HC900ST also offers an HDR (hybrid log gamma) mode and slow motion recording at up to 120 fps 1080p. Other features include a genlock input, timecode input/output, three XLR audio inputs, Ethernet and USB ports, wireless audio module slot and an additional slot for future expansion.

As always, you can find more information about the products on the brand’s official website or, again, you can wait for NAB 2018.