JVC GY-HD110U Instructions Manual
JVC GY-HD110U Instructions Manual

JVC GY-HD110U Instructions Manual

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© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
HD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HD110
GY-HD111
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this
unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
For Customer Use :
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LST0392-
E
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
FOR OPERATION
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
* The illustration shows the GY-HD110/GY-
HD111 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the pro-
vided lens, viewfinder, microphone and battery
pack attached.
LST0392-

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  • Page 1 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD110 GY-HD111 Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
  • Page 2 Read all of these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus (includ- ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
  • Page 4: Accessories

    • Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the For DC Cable (Gray)/View- impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION ACCESSORIES ....... . . 2 MAIN FEATURES ....... . 3 Turning the Power ON .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”...
  • Page 7: Battery Pack To Be Used

    • Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is rec- ommended that you record and store videotapes in the Videocassette to be Used environment below. • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A sym- bol. • Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD...
  • Page 8: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ZOOM Lens 7IRIS mode switch : Activates the auto iris feature. : Allows manual iris control. Th16 x 5.5BRMU 8Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this but- ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only.
  • Page 9: Rear Section

    CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Rear Section 3Shoulder belt hooks Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. 4LCD monitor Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. It is also used for displaying the following: • Menu Setting screens •...
  • Page 10: Right Side Section

    CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Right Side Section 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- tons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
  • Page 11: Left Side Section

    • When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE This switch is used to select the input sound signal from sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector. mode. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only) LINE MEMO Alarm sound is not output.
  • Page 12: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder

    IEEE1394 connector 4 on page 16, press the CAM/VTR button 5 on page13 to turn on this indicator. It flashes when the mode is being changed. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD110U, GY- HD111E.) h[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.
  • Page 13 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screens in the Camera Mode 266S DD STATUS 0 Screen • STATUS 0 1 Event Indication When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) STATUS 1 Screen • STATUS 1 In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items. Item Contents VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the currently selected video format.
  • Page 15 During recording in DV format, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed. During recording in HDV format, the data of internal clock is displayed. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only) Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
  • Page 16 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor The characters on the status screens can be showed alone in magnified size on the LCD monitor. * When this unit is being operated with an Anton Bauer battery or IDX battery, characters are displayed in magnified size. DISPLAY button Set the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen to ON.
  • Page 17: Preparations

    YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON) *1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16×5.5BRMU or S14×7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. SHOULDER BELT COMPONENT CABLE RCA pin...
  • Page 18: Attaching The Zoom Lens

    PREPARATIONS Attaching the Zoom Lens Loosen the mount ring. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. Tighten the mount ring. Hole Connect the cable connector. Clamp the lens cable. CAUTION • Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed back focus.
  • Page 19: Ac Operation

    PREPARATIONS AC Operation The GY-HD110 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. POWER lamp Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply. After making sure that the power switches of the GY- HD110 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect the To plug outlet DC cable from the AC adapter to the DC INPUT connec- tor of the GY-HD110 as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 20: Battery Operation

    When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD110 enters the stop mode. “STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only) CH-1 BOTH CH-2 DISPLAY MONITOR SELECT FULL AUTO...
  • Page 21: Loading/Unloading The Cassette

    PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Cassette REC/SAVE Tape window switch EJECT switch Cassette holder Cassette cover Cassette Loading Unloading the Cassette Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. Turn the POWER switch to ON. • To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop accidental erasure to the “REC”...
  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    : Time codes are displayed. : User’s bit data is displayed. Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only) Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or stop mode displays the DV input time code data or user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector on the STATUS screen.
  • Page 23: Recording Time Codes In Continuation Of Time Codes Recorded On Tape

    PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-HD110 also incorporates a time code reader. There- Setting fore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN. mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation of the existing data.
  • Page 24: Synchronizing With The Time Code Of The

    [DV] side. IEEE1394 cable * You can use the GY-HD110U or GY-HD111E as a slave unit. You cannot use the GY-HD110E as a slave unit. Connections Connect the master unit and the slave unit with an IEEE1394 cable.
  • Page 25: Back Focus Adjustment

    PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Back Focus Adjustment It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. • It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera.
  • Page 26: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting

    SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting the Video Format Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. SHUTTER dial Setting the FRAME RATE Item Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second. •...
  • Page 27: Audio Input Signal Selection

    SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Audio Input Signal Selection The GY-HD110 is provided with the INPUT1 connector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input. Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2 CH-2 INPUT switch connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to be recorded in CH-2.
  • Page 28: Shooting Operation

    SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation Set the POWER switch to ON. • The unit turns on in camera mode. FRONT TALLY lamp Start recording. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD110 to start recording. Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp and BACK TALLY lamp light red.
  • Page 29: Header Rec Function

    SHOOTING OPERATION HEADER REC Function When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance.
  • Page 30: Playback Mode

    The GY-HD110 records audio on the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of DV input. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only)) When the GY-HD110 is used for playback of a tape that was recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels, the PB AUDIO CH [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen must be set.
  • Page 31: Using External Components

    USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the Video Signal Cables Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable Clamp filter IEEE1394 switch To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on the left. •...
  • Page 32: Hdv/Dv Dubbing

    : Recorded videocassette tape : Videocassette you want to dub USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS When Using the GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD110. : When dubbing in DV format...
  • Page 33: Backup Recording

    USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY-HD110’s Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 switch IEEE1394 Connector The GY-HD110’s camera image and sound can be recorded for backup on another component that is equipped with IEEE 1394 IEEE1394 connector.
  • Page 34: Setting Menu Screens

    MENU SCREENS Setting Menu Screens Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the USER1 USER2 USER3 button viewfinder screen. If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen is set to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor connected to the video signal output connector.
  • Page 35: Video Format Menu Screen

    Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector. * You can also select a setup signal for IEEE1394 signal input. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only) 0.0% : No setup signal is added.
  • Page 36: Camera Operation Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) AE LEVEL For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”. Increase value: Increases level. Decrease value: Decreases level.
  • Page 37: Camera Process [2/2] Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) WHITE CLIP Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level. 108% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%. 100% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%.
  • Page 38: Color Matrix Adjust Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) R GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan). Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces red and cyan.
  • Page 39: Audio/Mic [1/2] Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC [1/2] Menu Screen The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.
  • Page 40: Lcd/Vf [1/3] Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of three screens. (1/3 screen, 2/3 screen, 3/3 screen) The LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ZEBRA...
  • Page 41: Lcd/Vf [3/3] Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) LCD+VF Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method. : Turns off the viewfinder display when the LCD monitor is opened. : Viewfinder always displayed the image.
  • Page 42: Header Rec Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. (X See page 52.) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed.
  • Page 43: Others [1/2] Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) OUTPUT CHAR. Selects whether to display the menu screen or the warning display on the monitor connected to the video signal out- put connector.
  • Page 44 MENU SCREENS OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this unit is turned OFF.
  • Page 45: File Manage Menu Screen

    MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d) Saving settings 1. 2. Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu screen. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT and press the SHUTTER dial. • The file name setting area flashes. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to save to, and press the SHUTTER dial.
  • Page 46: Features Of The Camera Section

    FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color SHUTTER dial areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin tones. Setting the skin detail function color and USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 range...
  • Page 47: Outputting Color Bars

    Tried to play back a copyguarded tape. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.
  • Page 48: Warnings And Responses

    Please consult the person in the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen. charge of professional video equip- ment at your nearest JVC-authorized Depending on the alarm conditions, the warning indicators service agent. on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, the TALLY lamp, Press the EJECT button to take out the and alarm sounds appear as shown in the following table.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-...
  • Page 50: Specifications

    : MPEG-2 video (profile & level: Warranty Card MP@H-14) (USA and Canada only) : DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps For details, consult your JVC dealer. : DV compression, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0 Design and specifications are subject to change without (PAL) notice.
  • Page 51: Switch Mode Menu Screen

    Additional Information Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not available in the following. • TC GENE. switch is set to REGEN. Press the USER2 button to reset all data.

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