Page 1 CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-HD200U/ GY-HD200E/GY-HD201E HD CAMERA Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder and microphone attached. device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.” 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 3 If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or mag- page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the netism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, take-back of the product.
Page 4: Accessories
The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the The playback sound can be monitored in the playback impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or mode.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Attaching the Tripod Base (Optional) ....35 Selecting the audio signal input ....55 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen .
Page 6: Introduction
1 to 2 times ev- insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam- cially when shooting in the rain). • Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use use of cleaning ery 5 hours ery 20 to 30 ery 5 hours age to the mechanism.
Page 7: Battery Pack To Be Used
(known as blocking). It is recommended Blooming After moving this device, do not use until the internal parts Blurring in highlight • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year Monitor screen have stabilized.
Page 8: Controls, Indicators And Connectors
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6ZOOM servo control lever 6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch ZOOM Lens Front Section To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the ZOOM knob b to “S”. viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor- •...
Page 9: Rear Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Connecting the Earphone Cable 4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch Rear Section LCD Door To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below.
Page 10: Right Side Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 86. a[STATUS] Status/Menu button d[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch Right Side Section • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi- Switch that turns the power ON/OFF. 7Clamp tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a When the power is OFF, “POFF”...
Page 11: Left Side Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the Left Side Section device to be connected. • Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch 2. The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded. 5Shoulder pad slide button Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.
Page 12: Top Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch • When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return Top Section This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and to their previous modes. • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, CAUTION...
Page 13: Recording And Image Output Formats
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 Terminal (Only with the GY-HD200U and GY-HD201E) Recording and Image Out- Component Out Recording [HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item Rec on Tape Composite Out put Formats (IEEE1394 In) NATIVE 720P 1080I...
Page 14: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The contents of the status display are divided into those for Indications on the LCD the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. Status Screens in the Camera Mode • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera Monitor and in the View- mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed.
Page 15 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I REC INVALID 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON Other Displays X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen”...
Page 16 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K.
Page 17: Status Screen In Vtr Mode
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor Item Contents Time/Date indication Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) 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.
Page 18: Auto White Balance Indication (Camera Mode Only)
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE 2.35:1CH Alarm Message Display CENTER MARK and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA- DV-60I TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA- Cannot be selected DV-50I TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
Page 19: Preparations
Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). secure the microphone. For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. Connect the microphone cable to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 input connector on this device.
Page 20: How To Attach The Viewfinder
PREPARATIONS Close the SD memory card cover. CAUTION How to Attach the Viewfinder Attaching the Tripod Base • The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the (Cont’d) tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base (Optional) mount of this device.
Page 21 PREPARATIONS GY-HD200E/GY-HD201E AC Operation Battery Operation Charging the Built-in Battery Use an IDX (Endura) battery. Attaching the Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. Face the battery terminals down and align the battery V- The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever this mount with the battery adapter V-mount attachment.
Page 22 PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining Battery Operation Turning the Power ON battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA- Turning the Power OFF TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT- (Cont’d) TERY INFO.
Page 23: Date And Time
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Setting and Displaying the Unloading the Cassette TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen Cassette Date and Time Turn the POWER switch to ON. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until The date and time of the built-in clock should be set.
Page 24 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date Displaying Time Code Displaying the Time and Date on the Time code input entered the and Time (Cont’d) Screen IEEE1394 connector (GY-HD200U/ GY-HD201E only) Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE This device records SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBU-stan- Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or stop...
Page 25 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Presetting and Recording Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode Presetting time code data Presetting user’s bit data for the time code generator. of Time Code DROP : The time code generator’s running method is The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on set the drop frame mode.
Page 26 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Recording Time Codes in Presetting the Time Code Playing Back Time Code from the LCD Screen Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen This device features a time code reader. During playback, without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
Page 27 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Synchronizing with the Screen Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit Direction of the Viewfinder LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording.
Page 28: Adjustment Procedure
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). • ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) Back Focus Adjustment White Balance Adjustment Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi- Set the zoom mode to M (Manual). nation and then re-adjust the white balance. Open the iris by turning the iris ring.
Page 29 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting in the WHITE BALANCE screen is performed as fol- Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the White Shading Adjustment Setting the Video Format lows. SHUTTER dial. • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set. Selecting an item •...
Page 30 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING MEMO ASPECT item Camera Settings Audio Input Signal Selec- You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V 4:3 TV in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] tion menu screen. Set the switch positions.
Page 31 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION • The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the MEMO Audio Input Signal Selection Basic Recording Opera- case of an abnormal condition occurring in this device. The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached (Cont’d) flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT...
Page 32 SHOOTING OPERATION • The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni- Basic Recording Operation HEADER REC Function tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the video signal output connectors. (Cont’d) In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the camera lens section.
Page 33 SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE While pressing the STOP button, press the REC/VTR • When the automatic tracking function is activated at the HEADER REC Function Playback Procedure trigger button. start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in • The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and the playback image.
Page 34 PLAYBACK MODE USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Display the AUDIO menu screen. Displaying Alarms Outputting Audio Connecting the Video Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen. • CHANGE 1394 SWITCH Set the AUDIO menu screen. Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format Signal Cables •...
Page 35 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Set the audio output. X See page 62. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu Dubbing with AV Devices HDV/DV Dubbing Set the AUDIO menu screen. X See page 84. screen. X See page 76. Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape AUDIO menu screen video format or play back only a particular format.
Page 36 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MEMO Backup unit HDV/DV Dubbing Backup Recording • Place in HDV/DV signal input mode. In HDV format, the UB set in this device is recorded regard- * Depending on the used component, it may be neces- (Cont’d) less of the setting.
Page 37 SHUTTER NORMAL with the clamp filter included with this device.) 1/100 Consult your JVC dealer if you do not have a clamp filter. 1/120 CAUTION 1/250 Turn the power OFF when connecting.
Page 38 MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configura- tion The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD200U, GY-HD201E.) The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode.
Page 39 MENU SCREENS Select the menu screen to be set. Setting Menu Screens TOP MENU Screen Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The selected menu screen appears. Item Setting Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the...
Page 40 MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). * This is not displayed in VTR mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) * This is not displayed in VTR mode.
Page 41: Camera Operation
MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu CAMERA OPERATION Screen Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) PB TAPE Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.
Page 42 MENU SCREENS CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen Menu Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. BLACK Changes the gain in dark areas.
Page 43 MENU SCREENS ADVANCED PROCESS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) CINEMA : Turns the function OFF. R GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan). : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan.
Page 44 MENU SCREENS WHITE BALANCE Menu SWITCH MODE Menu Screen Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. WHITE PAINT<R>...
Page 45 MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen 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. In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode.
Page 46 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens.
Page 47 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Page 48 MENU SCREENS TC/UB/CLOCK Menu HEADER REC Menu Screen Screen Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X See page 59. reached from this screen.
Page 49 MENU SCREENS TIME/DATE Menu Screen 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) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. : Not displayed.
Page 50 MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned camera mode)
Page 51: Error Displays
MENU SCREENS Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FILE MANAGE Menu Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu Saving settings STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial. • EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”) screen Screen flashes. Select the STORE FILE..
Page 52 MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION MEMO Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, FILE MANAGE Menu Screen How to Use Skin Detail press the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur- to skin color detection mode.
Page 53 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail Outputting Color Bars (Cont’d) Using the Skin Detail Function This device can output three types of color bars, depending on the camera settings. To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the ADJUST screen, select “ON”...
Page 54 IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. X See page 74. FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. 50/25 INHIBIT The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re- PUSH CASSETTE The videocassette cover is not firmly shut.
Page 55 Tape cannot be unloaded. stances. Please consult the person in UNLOADING FAILURE charge of professional video equip- 4100 Irregularity with eject operation. ment at your nearest JVC-authorized CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE service agent. 5605 - 5609 Tape is cut. Operation stops.
Page 56 OTHERS Troubleshooting How to Display the Hour Meter The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the Symptoms Remedy DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH- Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? ERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on this device.
Page 57: Time Code
Warranty Card 24.01 - 10,489.5 Hz (HDV HD24p/ (USA and Canada only) DV 24p) Dynamic range : 300% or more For details, consult your JVC dealer. [VTR section] Video Recording format : 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/ 50p, 720/60p (U/E model), 480/24p,...
Page 58 CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY- HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this provided lens, viewfinder and microphone device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best attached.
Page 59 Replace only with the same or equivalent type.” 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 60 GENLOCK/AUX IN Coaxial Cable (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web HD/SD-SDI Coaxial Cable page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the REMOTE Exclusive Cable take-back of the product. STUDIO Exclusive Cable [Other Countries outside the European Union]...
Page 61 HDV format. connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the cannot be supplied.) • Features HD/SD SDI output terminals impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or Outputs serial digital HD and SD signals.
Page 62 Charging the Built-in Battery .....36 Adjusting Audio during Recording ....56 OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen .
Page 63 1 to 2 times ev- insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam- cially when shooting in the rain). • Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use use of cleaning ery 5 hours ery 20 to 30 ery 5 hours age to the mechanism.
Page 64 (known as blocking). It is recommended After moving this device, do not use until the internal parts • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A White dots that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year have stabilized.
Page 65 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6ZOOM servo control lever 6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch ZOOM Lens Front Section To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the ZOOM knob b to “S”. viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor- •...
Page 66 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 3Shoulder belt hooks 4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch Rear Section LCD Door Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time 4LCD monitor code run mode when the preset mode is selected.
Page 67 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 7Clamp a[STATUS] Status/Menu button d[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch Right Side Section Attach the cable from the viewfinder here. • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi- Switch that turns the power ON/OFF. tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a When the power is OFF, “POFF”...
Page 68 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec- g[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal (BNC) c d e Left Side Section tors • Input synchronization signals in this terminal when These are audio input connectors for connecting to an externally synchronizing camera images or playback external audio device or microphone.
Page 69 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch CAUTION Top Section This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen When the power is turned on while the camera is in the playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, FAS mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic...
Page 70 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 Terminal Recording and Image Out- Component / SDI Out Recording Rec on Composite [HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item RGB Out Y/C Out put Formats (IEEE1394 In) Tape NATIVE 720P 1080I...
Page 71 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The contents of the status display are divided into those for Indications on the LCD the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. Status Screens in the Camera Mode • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera Monitor and in the View- External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed.
Page 72 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) D V - 6 0 I A U X Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when...
Page 73 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K.
Page 74: Video Format Display Displays The Video Format Recorded On The Tape When In Vtr Mode. Also Displays The Video Format Of The
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor Item Contents Time/Date indication Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) 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.
Page 75: Camera Mode Only
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE 2.35:1CH Alarm Message Display CENTER MARK and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA- DV-60I TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA- Cannot be selected DV-50I TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
Page 76: See
Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phantom microphone. An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens. X See page 56. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer.
Page 77: Inserting An Sd Memory Card
PREPARATIONS About the Viewfinder Cable CAUTION Attaching the Tripod Base Taking out the SD memory card • The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to (Provided only for U model)
Page 78: Ac Operation
PREPARATIONS GY-HD251E AC Operation Battery Operation Charging the Built-in Battery Use an IDX (Endura) battery. Attaching the Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. Face the battery terminals down and align the battery V- The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the mount with the battery adapter V-mount attachment.
Page 79: Precautions For The Battery Operation
PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining Battery Operation Turning the Power ON battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA- Turning the Power OFF TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT- (Cont’d) TERY INFO.
Page 80: Loading/Unloading The Cassette
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Setting and Displaying the Unloading the Cassette TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen Cassette Date and Time Turn the POWER switch to ON. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until The date and time of the built-in clock should be set.
Page 81: Setting The Date And Time
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date Displaying Time Code Displaying the Time and Date on the Displayed Time Code/User’s Bit and Time (Cont’d) Screen • When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to INTERNAL, values from the built-in time code Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the generator is displayed.
Page 82: Presetting And Recording Of Time Code
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Presetting and Recording Presetting time code data Presetting user’s bit data Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode for the time code generator. of Time Code DROP : The time code generator’s running method is The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on set the drop frame mode.
Page 83: Presetting The Time Code From The Lcd Screen
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting the Time Code Recording Time Codes in Playing Back Time Code Continuation of Time from the LCD Screen Codes Recorded on Tape The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen This device features a time code reader. During playback, without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
Page 84: Synchronizing With The Time Code Of The Ieee1394
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Operation Synchronizing with the Synchronizing with an Exter- Set the external time code generator and operate it. • The built-in time code generator synchronizes with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 nal Time Code Generator input external time code data. “L”...
Page 85: Screen Adjustment
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). Screen Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Back Focus Adjustment Set the zoom mode to M (Manual). Open the iris by turning the iris ring. If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place.
Page 86: White Balance Adjustment
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION • ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) Change the setting values for LEVEL(R), LEVEL(G), and White Balance Adjustment White Shading Adjustment Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi- LEVEL(B) with the SHUTTER dial while referring to the nation and then re-adjust the white balance.
Page 87: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the ASPECT item Setting the Video Format Camera Settings SHUTTER dial. 4:3 TV • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set. • Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE- CUTE flashes.
Page 88: Audio Input Signal Selection
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING MEMO MEMO MEMO Audio Input Signal Selec- You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V • When AUDIO LIMITER in the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu • When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the fol- screen is set to ON, the AUDIO LIMITER functions in in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF.
Page 89: Shooting Operation
SHOOTING OPERATION MEMO In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the Basic Recording Opera- If the Record-Standby Mode Contin- camera lens section. The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT tion TALLY and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.
Page 90: Header Rec Function
SHOOTING OPERATION How to set the HEADER REC menu screen specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is HEADER REC Function engaged automatically. Display the HEADER REC menu screen. • During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the view- 1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK..
Page 91: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE • When the automatic tracking function is activated at the Display the AUDIO menu screen. Playback Procedure Outputting Audio start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen. the playback image.
Page 92: Using External Components
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Displaying Alarms Operation Connecting the Video Recording Composite • CHANGE 1394 SWITCH Start and stop recording with the REC/VTR trigger button. Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format • EE images of input signals are output in DV-60I (U Signal Cables Video Signals from an from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the...
Page 93: Dubbing With Av Devices
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Synchronized Signals VIDEO FORMAT menu screen Using GENLOCK Func- Dubbing with AV Devices The synchronized signal differs depending on the input sync signal. tions Refer the table below. Input sync signal Terminal Video signal Tri-sync This device features a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input external By connecting the video signal output terminal and the 720p 1080i...
Page 94: Hdv/Dv Dubbing
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS When Using the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu HDV/DV Dubbing screen. X See page 79. Recording Unit Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO”...
Page 95: Backup Recording
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Notes on Using the Remote Control Unit Backup unit Backup Recording Connect a Remote Con- • Place in HDV/DV signal input mode. • When the switch function of this device and the remote * Depending on the used component, it may be neces- control unit are the same, the remote control switch func- trol Unit (RM-LP55/RM- sary to set “REMOTE SELECT”.
Page 96: Menu Screen Configuration
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS SC FINE Connect a Remote Control Unit Menu Screen Configura- RANDOM SHUTTER (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d) VARIABLE SHUTTER LEVEL tion SLOW SHUTTER LEVEL q: Same as RM-LP55 G: Available Remote Control Unit Functions List The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the : None X: Not available TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose.
Page 97 MENU SCREENS Select the menu screen to be set. Menu Screen Configuration Setting Menu Screens Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER (Cont’d) dial. • The selected menu screen appears. Item Setting VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode...
Page 98: Top Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). mode.
Page 99: Video Format[1/2] Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu (Cont’d) Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal.
Page 100: Camera Operation Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item...
Page 101: Advanced Process Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) CINEMA : Turns the function OFF. BLACK Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot. : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie NORMAL : Normal status...
Page 102 MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Menu Menu Screen Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 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). Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.
Page 103 MENU SCREENS SWITCH MODE Menu AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. 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. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SHUTTER...
Page 104 MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens.
Page 105 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Page 106 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be reached from this screen.
Page 107 MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu TIME/DATE Menu Screen Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X See page 60. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
Page 108 MENU SCREENS OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ANALOG OUT CHAR.
Page 109: Genlock Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen GENLOCK Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SD H PHASE Adjusts the horizontal (H) phase of the SD signal of this device according to the BB (Black Burst) signal input to the DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned [GENLOCK IN] terminal.
Page 110 MENU SCREENS Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FILE MANAGE Menu Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu Saving settings STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial. • EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”) screen Screen flashes. Select the STORE FILE..
Page 111 MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION MEMO Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, FILE MANAGE Menu Screen How to Use Skin Detail press the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur- to skin color detection mode.
Page 112 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail Outputting Color Bars (Cont’d) Using the Skin Detail Function GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can output three types of color bars, depending on the camera settings. To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the ADJUST screen, select “ON”...
Page 113 IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. 50/25 INHIBIT The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re- PUSH CASSETTE The videocassette cover is not firmly shut.
Page 114 Tape cannot be unloaded. stances. Please consult the person in UNLOADING FAILURE charge of professional video equip- 4100 Irregularity with eject operation. ment at your nearest JVC-authorized CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE service agent. 5605 - 5609 Tape is cut. Operation stops.
Page 115 OTHERS Troubleshooting How to Display the Hour Meter The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the Symptoms Remedy DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH- Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? ERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on GY-HD250/ •...
Page 116 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 414(D) mm PCM for 4 channels (E model) For details, consult your JVC dealer. Usable tape : MiniDV tape Mass : 3.6 d(8.0 lbs.) (U model) Tape speed : 18.8 mm/sec.
Page 117 Correction About provided clamp filter Wrong Correct Earphone Conncting the Earphone Cable ●...

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