INSTRUCTIONS

Double SD card slots for series/dual
recordings
The most common SDHC/SDXC card recording
system is used for the memory card. This ensures
high reliability and operation at low running cost.
Various user friendly recording options are
available. These include series recording which
enables seamless long hour continuous
recordings
over the slots and dual recording of the
same file to two slots.
FTP feature that supports automatic
upload
Clips stored in the recording media can be
automatically uploaded to the FTP server while
recording is in progress. Also, FTP transfer
continues without stopping during live streaming
and Return over IP
Large tricolor LED indicators that show
the camera and network status
The two large LED indicators light up in three
different
colors to allow identification of the camera
status and network status (including the return
video) at a glance.
Time code input/output terminals for
shooting using multiple cameras
This camera recorder supports the use of multiple
cameras as well as studio use.
Professional-style switch layout and
diverse video parameters
Switches for Gain and White Balance are available
on the side panel to enable quick switching
according to the shooting scene. Image quality
parameters such as gamma and color matrix are
also available in the menu for adjustment to the
preferred tones.
Built-in GPS A L
This camera recorder is built in with GPS function,
which enables the positional information obtained
from the GPS satellite during a shoot to be
recorded as metadata.
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Note that acquisition of the positional
information may fail depending on the weather
condition.
User buttons/switches assignable with
different functions for greater ease of
use
Menu items corresponding to each user button are
available to assign the buttons with different
functions.
Symbols used
Caution : Describes precautions concerning the
operation of this product.
Memo : Describes reference information, such
as functions and usage restrictions of
this product.
A
: Indicates the reference page numbers
and reference items.
A
: Feature available on GY-HC550U/
GY-HC550E only.
B
: Feature available on GY-HC500U/
GY-HC500E/GY-HC500SPCU only.
L
: Feature available on GY-HC500SPCU
only.
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Main Features
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Introduction