Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility

Enhanced Features and User-Friendly Functionality for Creative Control

Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility

Shooter-Friendly Controls

and Layout

Ergonomics has played a major role in the design of the GY-HM150U.

The camera’s handgrip makes the camera very comfortable to hold for any operator, 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.

• Lens zoom/Focus selector	• ND filter (OFF, +1/10ND)
• White balance — selectable	• User1/User2/User3/User4/
between preset and two user	User5/User6 (allows user to
settings	predefine functions such as
• Gain (L, M, H)	Focus Assist, Color Bars, TC
• Full auto (on/off)	setting, LoLux, Zebra,
• Auto/Manual focus	Tele/Macro, etc.)

Focus Assist

With the increased resolution of HD, accurate focusing is critical — focusing errors that may pass unnoticed in SD video are far more obvious when watching in HD. JVC developed Focus Assist to make accurate HD focusing quick and easy. When Focus Assist is switched on, the image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor becomes monochrome and all objects that are in focus appear with colored edges. Keeping the important elements in the picture in focus while shooting is greatly simplified.

Focus Assist OFF

Focus Assist ON

2.7-inch LCD Monitor

The 2.7-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only an alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. To the left of the screen is a mini joystick and push button for navigating menus and selecting options, as well as a zoom control and a recording start/stop button.

Zoom button				2.7-inch

Recording

start/stop button

Versatile Manual Functions

For greater creativity and control, many of the camcorder’s functions can be controlled manually, from shutter speed and exposure to horizontal and vertical image detail, gamma adjustment and brightness gain. Manual control can open the door to some great special effects, as well as enabling better footage to be shot in challenging shooting environments.

•LoLux mode — a JVC exclusive feature that permits shooting in adverse lighting conditions

•H detail & V detail Adjustment

•KNEE Setting

•Zebra pattern which range specification is possible

•Color matrix/Gain Adjustment

•Gain settings of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB & AGC can be assigned to the “L/M/H” gain switch

•Gamma Adjustment which gives rich expression of gradation

Comprehensive Auto Functions

In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the GY-HM150U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it.

Wired and Wireless Remote Control

The GY-HM150U comes with a wired remote interface (Ø 3.5mm connector) for operating the camcorder remotely when using a tripod, jib, crane or boom. An infrared remote control is also available, great for when an operator is unavailable or unnecessary.

More Function Assignable Buttons for Enhanced Usability

The GY-HM150U is further equipped with three new USER buttons, resulting in a total of six buttons which can be assigned a range of useful functions: Focus Assist, Color Bar, TC Setting, Tele Macro, Lolux, Zebra, Clip Continuous, Load File, OK Mark, Clip Cutter Trig, Backup Trig, AE Area, Clip Review, Rec, and Rec stop.