Overview
The GZ-HD500U is a 2010 high-definition camcorder in JVC's GZ line, recording to hdd. It pairs a 1/5.8" 1.37MP progressive CMOS sensor with a 20x optical zoom. Stabilization is electronic. There is no viewfinder.
Specifications
Optics
| Optical zoom | 20x | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 46.4-928mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Focal length | 3-60mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Lens thread | 37mm | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| SteadyShot | Electronic | Maker, web.archive.org |
| Light | No | Maker, web.archive.org |
Imaging and display
| Image sensor | 1/5.8" 1.37MP progressive CMOS | Maker, web.archive.org |
|---|---|---|
| LCD | 2.7" 16:9 123k pixel | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Viewfinder | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Audio
| Audio | 2 channels | Maker, web.archive.org |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory shoe | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Storage and transfer
| Built-in memory | 80GB HDD | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Stick slot | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| Card type | microSD/microSDHC | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| AV input recording | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
| USB output | Mini USB | Maker, web.archive.org |
Power and connectivity
| Battery | BN-VG114/VG121 | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | No | Maker, support.jvc.com |
Recording
| Recording modes | UXP 24 Mbps AVCHD, the top of four modes (UXP/XP/SP/EP); Full HD 1920x1080 recording; JVC states no per-mode resolution, scan or VBR/CBR | Maker, support.jvc.com |
|---|---|---|
| Recording time, hard drive | 80 GB HDD: 7 h 20 m (UXP) | Maker, web.archive.org |
| Recording time, card | microSD/microSDHC 4 GB: 22 min, 8 GB: 44 min (UXP); every mode records to card | Maker, web.archive.org |
| Recording time, battery | BN-VG114 (supplied): 80 min; BN-VG121: 125 min (JVC-stated continuous, LCD backlight standard; 45 and 70 min actual; recording mode not stated) | Maker, web.archive.org |
Body
| Weight | 305 g with supplied battery (265 g camera only) | Maker, web.archive.org |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 53 x 63 x 110 mm | Maker, web.archive.org |
Market
| Video standard | NTSC (assumed, not stated in the source) | Unchecked |
|---|
Manuals
Sources
- HD Everio Hard Drive GZ-HD500BUS Specification
- GZ-HD620U/GZ-HD500U HD Hard Disk Camera Basic User Guide (LYT2152-001A)
- GZ-HD620/GZ-HD500 Detailed User Guide (LYT2210-003EN, JVC online manual)
- JVC GZ-HD500 HD Hard Drive Camera specification sheet (Printer Friendly Specs, 2010)
- JVC Everio 2010 Catalog (US)