GZ-MC500US
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- Instruction Manual 8.21 MB
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- Software Guide 2.20 MB
- Notice: Data Battery Compatibility 1.28 KB
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Specifications
Digital Media Camera SYSTEM GZ-MC500US Format SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2-PS / Audio: Dolby Digital, Still: JPEG (PictBridge, DPOF compatible), Voice: WAV (Linear PCM) Storage Media Microdrive(R), CompactFlash Type II card, SD Memory Card CAMERA GZ-MC500US CCD 1/4.5 No. of CCD/CMOS Pixels 1,330,000 x 3 Effective Pixels for Capture Moving images 2,073,600-pixel, 4x3: 960x720 (691,200) x 3, 16x9: 1280x720 (921,600) x 3 Still images 5 Megapixel (4,915,200 pixels) [(1280x960) x 4 with Pixel Shift] Effective Pixels for Record Moving images (720x480) 4:2:0 Still images Up to 2560x1920 Lens Zoom Ratio Optical 10x (Still: 8x) Zoom Ratio Digital (max.) 200x Focal Length (mm) 3.2 - 32.0 F Stop F1.8 - F2.4 Filter Diameter (mm) 37.0 Shutter Speeds Video: 1/2 - 1/4000, Still: 1/2 - 1/500 Exposure Settings Video: -6 - +6, Still: -2EV - +2EV ISO Settings 100, 200 Full Range AF/Manual Focus Yes Full-Auto/Manual White Balance Yes RECORDER GZ-MC500US MPEG-2 Video Recording Yes JPEG Still Shooting Yes Megabrid Engine Yes 3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) Yes Video Recording Modes ULTRA FINE (8.5Mbps)/FINE (5.5Mbps)/NORM (4.2Mbps)/ECO (1.5Mbps) [1] Still Image Sizes 2560x1920 / 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 / 1280x960 / 640x480 Video Recording Time (max.) 60min (ULTRA FINE) / 300min (ECO) [2] No. of Still Images (max.) 1805 (2560x1920) / 9999 (640x480) [2] INTERFACES GZ-MC500US Microdrive(R) (CF) Slot Yes SD Memory Card Slot Yes USB 2.0/1.1 Yes USB Mass Storage Class Yes AV/S-Video Multi-Connector Out Yes Headphone Output Yes DC In Yes LCD/SCREEN GZ-MC500US Color LCD Monitor 1.8 FUNCTIONS GZ-MC500US Rotating Grip Yes Built-in Auto Flash Yes (Pop-up) User-Friendly Graphical User Interface Yes Thumbnail Picture Yes Play List Editing Yes Voice Recording Function Yes Playback Special Effects Yes Self-Timer Yes (2sec/10sec) PictBridge/DPOF Yes Program AE Modes Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Twilight / Portrait / Sports / Snow / Manual / Automatic Thumbstick Flash / Spot / Back light Manual Focus Ring with Focus Button Yes Auto Exposure Bracketing Yes Histogram Display Yes Recording Special Effects Yes GENERAL GZ-MC500US Approx. Weight 0.73lbs (330g) [3] /0.89lbs (400g) [4] (with Lens Hood) Dimensions (WxHxL) 3-1/5" x 2-1/5" x 4-7/10" (80 x 55 x 118mm) Power Consumption Approx. 5.5W Power Source (Battery) 7.2V / (AC adapter) 11V PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GZ-MC500US 4GB Microdrive(R) Yes AC Adapter Yes Battery Pack Yes AV/S Cable Yes USB Cable Yes Software Digital Photo Navigator (Win) Yes PowerProducer (Win) Yes PowerDirector Express (Win) Yes PowerDVD (Win) Yes Lens Hood Yes
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Footnotes:[1] Free app available for Android phones/tablets, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
[2] Only valid with Wi-Fi direct (direct monitoring).
[3] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[4] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 60P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[5] In Standard Definition mode.
[6] When image stabilization set to OFF
[7] 12x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[8] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilization is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
[9] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage.
[10] Footage recorded in the AVCHD Progressive and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use a recommended HDD/BD Burner or the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[11] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided)
[12] without battery / including battery
[13] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[14] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For 50P mode, Class 6 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. UHS Speed Class is not supported, but UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[15] When image stabilisation set to OFF
[16] 12x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[17] 35mm equivalent focal length is achieved when image stabilisation is set to OFF and Dynamic Zoom is set to ON.
[18] When using a 64GB SDXC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
[19] 48x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON in HD Mode
[20] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[21] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer
[22] 18x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[23] Footage recorded in the THR, TSR, and UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[24] Night & Portrait mode for still shooting only.
[25] Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.
[26] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[27] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, Class 6 or higher is recommended. For THR mode, Class 6 or higher is required. (Class 10 is recommended). SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[28] To record video, SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UHR mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Compatible with UHS SD cards, but UHS Speed Class is not supported. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer
[29] 18x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[30] To record video, SD/SDHC/SDXC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB), SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC memory cards (48GB to 64GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorized JVC dealer.
[31] Footage recorded in the UXP mode cannot be stored to disc using the CU-VD50/VD3. Use the supplied MediaBrowser software installed on your PC to store footage onto Blu-ray disc or hard disk drive.
[32] When using two 64GB SDXC cards (not provided)
[33] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[34] 13x when Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[35] To record video, SD/SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[36] When using two 32GB SDHC cards (not provided)
[37] without battery / with included battery
[38] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided)
[39] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal flash memory
[40] 15x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON
[41] 15x when Advanced Image Stabilizer set to ON
[42] The value of 35mm film equivalent is for Still mode.
[43] To record video, SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. For UXP mode, please use Class 6 or higher. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 32GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[44] All modes are for still shooting only.
[45] To record video, an SDHC card with Class 4 or higher performance is required. Digital stills can be recorded on both SD and SDHC cards. SD memory cards (256MB to 2GB) and SDHC memory cards (4GB to 16GB) have been tested for the following brands: Panasonic, Toshiba, SanDisk, ATP. Note that using other media may result in recording failure or data loss. For compatibility of memory cards, please consult an authorised JVC dealer.
[46] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 32GB memory
[47] When using a 32GB SDHC card (not provided) and internal 16GB memory