The HD-488E/SD HD/SD-SDI Time Code Reader/Generator/Inserter from ESE is designed for high definition or standard definition SDI video. Linear timecode (LTC), Digital vertical interval timecode (D-VITC) and RP-188 timecode are both read and generated by the HD-488E/SD. The unit accepts a multitude of HD formats. In SD mode the unit will accept 4:2:2 (525 and 625 line) digital video signals. The insert mode provides the ability to superimpose time and/or user bits onto video with alphanumeric characters.

As many as thirty characters of text may be superimposed onto the video. Flexibility is also provided to the user, allowing for selection of the information to be displayed (time, time and user bits, or text) on up to three different windows. The three windows are independent of each other and may be blanked.  Other features include selectable color fonts, RP-188 timecode functionality in both HD and SD modes, selectable onscreen date formats, and front-panel entry of user text data.

Auto-detects HD and SD formats

Accepts 4:2:2 (525 & 625 line) and multiple HD formats

Generates/reads/inserts LTC/DVITC/RP188 timecode

Dual LTC output

USB setup interface

User-friendly control

Time zone offset

LCD setup/status display

Seven selectable font colors

Selectable onscreen date formats (YMD, DMY, MDY)

Front panel user text entry

Universal power supply (90-264 VAC)

Transcode RP-188/DVITC to LTC

Transcode LTC to RP-188/DVITC

Timecode / time of day / user text window burn

Master timecode generator

GPS master clock (w/GPS option)

NTP-sourced master clock (w/NTP-C option)

GPS-sourced NTP server (w/NTP & GPS options)

IRIG-sourced NTP server (w/NTP & IRIG options)

IRIG-B generator (w/IRIG option)

Transcode IRIG A/B/G to IRIG-B or SMPTE codes (w/IRIG option)

Transcode SMPTE codes to IRIG-B (w/IRIG option)

Drive standard ESE remote displays with time of day

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the latency?

A: The latency on this unit is approximately 300ms.

Q: 2. Can a recording be triggered by a capture device or does the camera need to initiate the recording? I want to use it to livestream.

A: So that we may best assist you, please email us with further detail of what you wish to at provideo@bhphoto.com.

Q: 3. Can this camera record 4k 4:2:2 internally?

A: Yes it does, this offer H.264 4:2:2 in 4K 30fps at 150 Mbps.

Q: 4. Does this camera fix the low light/hot spot purple blooming issue the GY-HM170 had?

A: We are not aware of there being any low light, hot spot purple blooming issues with this camera.

Q: 5. Can the GY-HM180 do more than 60 FPS in 4K mode ?(to get great slow motion)

A: It cannot. This camera only shoots 4K at up to 30fps.

Q: 6. What is the difference between this camera at the hm170?

A: The main difference is the GY-HM180 can do 120 FPS HD for smooth slow motion.

Q: 7. Can the camera display a time and date stamp?

A: Yes, go into the camera settings, select SYSTEM RECORD SET TIMESTAMP ON.

Q: 8. Does this camera have the ability to shoot in log footage?

A: No, both the JVC GY-HM180, and the JVC GY-HM250 do not support LOG recording.

Q: 9. Can i get 120fps output through the sdi?

A: The JVC GY-HM180 Ultra HD 4K Camcorder with HD-SDI can only produce the 120p footage internally with h.264.

Q: 10. any outputs?

A: The JVC GY-HM180 Ultra HD 4K Camcorder with HD-SDI (B&H# JVGYHM180) has a 3G-SDI BNC video output port, an HDMI output port, and a 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRRS A/V (Composite) video output port. It also has 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone port.