Page 1 GY-HM750E GY-HM750CHE * The illustration shows the GY-HM750E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached. * GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750CHE does not come with a lens. For Customer Use: Please read the following before getting started: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
Introduction FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Page 3: Safety Precautions
CAUTION: NOTE: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit. BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. REMARQUE: La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur le cadre inférieur de l’unité.
Page 4 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu 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...
Page 5 FOR USE IN CHINA ONLY...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Introduction Contents Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures ......36 Shooting ........36 Focus Assist Function .
Page 7 Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor ... . 108 Content of this manual ● All rights reserved by JVC. Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Main Features Wide Variety of Recording Formats This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i, 1080p, 720p) as well as SD (DV) formats (480i : U model, 576i : E model), enabling it to be used under various environments. It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in the 1080 format.
Page 9: Precautions For Proper Use
0 f to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also...
Page 10: Sdhc Cards
The following batteries can be used on this unit. Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U :Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) corrosion, places near thermal equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E :Endura-HL9 (IDX) closed.
Page 11: Characteristic Ccd Phenomena
Others Characteristic CCD Phenomena Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the Smear and blooming card slot. Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking (called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely Do not block the vent on the unit. bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to may appear around it.
Page 12: Operation Mode
Introduction Operation Mode This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode. Media Mode Camera Mode [CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button IEEE1394 Camera Mode...
Page 13 Operation Operation Mode Mode Description Indicator Camera Camera Blue This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Mode Mode Memo : ● Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you can check (play back) the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function.
Page 14: Names Of Parts
Introduction Names of Parts Viewfinder (A Page 13) LCD Monitor (A Page 13) Zoom Lens (A Page 16) Side Control Panel (A Page 12) Front Tally Lamp ( A Page 30, 93) Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (A Page 27) Viewfinder Cable Clamp (A Page 22) Shoe For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
Page 15 Battery Adapter (A Page 22) SDHC Slot (A Page 15) Side Terminal (A Page 14) Back Tally Lamp ( A Page 30, 93) [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button (A Page 37) [PHONES] Earphone Connector ( 3.5) (A Page 47) Record Button Lock Switch Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector) button Z.
Page 16: Side Control Panel
Introduction Memo : Names of Parts (continued) ● Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in the menu. (A Page 79) ● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 70 [Operation Buttons]) [MENU] Menu Button (A Page 70) Side Control Panel [ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (A Page 45)
Page 17: Viewfinder
Memo : LCD Monitor ● When [Camera Function] menu B [Switch Set] B [AE LEVEL] is set to AE LEVEL/VFR , the cross-shaped button ( ) is used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec. ( A Page 60 [Variable Frame Rec]) ( A Page 80 [AE LEVEL]) During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 61) JKH I...
Page 18: Side Terminal
Introduction [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch Names of Parts (continued) (A Page 122) For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal. [EXT] Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394] terminal L. Enables the accessory connector B at the rear [INT] of the camera recorder. (A Page 15) Side Terminal Shoulder Pad Slide Button For adjusting the shoulder pad position.
Page 19: Sd Slot
Memo : ● When using this terminal, make sure that the Battery Adapter C is removed. Battery Adapter (A Page 22) The shape is different for GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U and GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E. * The above is the illustration for GY-HM750CHE/GY- HM750E.
Page 20: Zoom Lens
Introduction Zoom Servo Control Lever Names of Parts (continued) To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set the [ZOOM] switch M to SERVO . ● Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when W is pressed. ●...
Page 21: Basic System Diagram
RCA pin HZ-FM15 (CANON) Monitor External Recording Microphone IEEE1394 Cable Device 4P-6P 1/3 Zoom Lens Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON) For GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U Anton Bauer 16 mm PL Mount PL Mount Anton Bauer Battery Charger Film Lens adapter Film Lens Battery HZ-CA13U 1/3 Zoom Lens...
Page 22: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Introduction LCD monitor display Displays on the LCD The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0) Monitor and Viewfinder Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status display screen.
Page 23: Enlarged Status Display On Lcd Monitor
Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip Status Screen in USB Mode Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode) This screen displays the USB mode. (A Page 106) The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0) Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor STATUS 0 Screen You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status...
Page 24: Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)
Introduction Displays on the LCD Monitor Alarm Display ● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in and Viewfinder (continued) Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. If the alarm sounds during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display in Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 screen and alarm will be displayed.
Page 25: Preparations
Preparations Attaching Accessories Knob Microphone Microphone Holder Attaching the Zoom Lens (Supplied with GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only) Clamp Hole [INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to attach it. Clamp Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the Loosen the mount ring.
Page 26: Power Supply
Preparations Charging the Built-In Battery Power Supply The date/time and time code data are stored using the built- in rechargeable battery. When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in battery always gets charged. When the power is disconnected, the battery gradually discharges. To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or The battery will be totally discharged if left unused for 3 connect an AC adapter to it.
Page 27: Precautions For The Battery Operation
V Mount Attachment Bracket V Mount Attaching the Battery (GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U) Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery. Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery, adapter, and guide hole, and insert straight. Guide Hole (x3)
Page 28: Power Status Display
Preparations Warnings by Lamps and Alarm Tones Using a Battery Pack ● Warning status is indicated by tally lamps and alarm tones. (continued) ● The front and back tally lamps of the camera recorder blink. ● Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or [PHONES] terminal.
Page 29: Turning On/Off The Power
Camera Mode Turning On/Off the Power Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. STBY appears on the operation mode display area of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Page 30: Setting The Clock (Initial Setting)
The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Change the values with the cross-shaped button ( For GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U Press the Set button ( ) after setting is complete. The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Page 31: Adjusting The Monitor Speaker
Adjusting the Monitor Changing the Display Style Speaker You can change the display style of the date/time on the menu. Memo : ● To perform the settings while looking at the monitor The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees. screen connected to the video signal output terminal, set Adjust according to the position of your ear.
Page 32: Adjusting Back Focus
Preparations Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the object. Adjusting Back Focus Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position. Loosen the lock screw of the back focus ring. Shoot the same object and secure the back focus ring When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or at the position where the object is in focus.
Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen [VF PEAKING] Knob Adjusting contour and brightness [VF BRIGHT] Knob ● Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness Eyepiece Focus Ring of the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.
Page 34: Tally Lamps
Preparations When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu Adjusting the LCD Monitor is Set to On (A Page 88) and Viewfinder (continued) Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below. LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display Closed LCD Normal LCD...
Page 35: Sdhc Cards
Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC [Tally System] [Int] [Ext] [Studio] Menu Cards [Front Tally]/ Blink Blink Blink Setting [Back Tally] *1 The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences Camera Warning may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the Recorder Alarm Information...
Page 36 Preparations SDHC Cards (continued) Inserting an SDHC Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot A and B). Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in the direction of the arrow and open the cover. Memo : ●...
Page 37: Formatting (Initializing) Sdhc Cards
Formatting is complete. Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards Complete appears when formatting is complete. When the following cards are inserted, FORMATTING Memo : REQUIRED appears. Format the card using the camera ● If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or recorder menu.
Page 38: Restoring The Sdhc Card
Preparations Restoring is complete. SDHC Cards (continued) ● When restoring is complete, Complete appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen. ● When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen. Restoring the SDHC Card It is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.
Page 39: Clips Recorded To Sdhc Cards
When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the System Definition File Format Setting Record Folder bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.
Page 40: Shooting
Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures [REC] Button Back Tally Lamp Front Tally Lamp [POWER] Switch [REC] Button Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC Preparations card. ● There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and Attach the accessories. (A Page 21) one on the lens.
Page 41: Focus Assist Function
Focus Assist Function When the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or green). This enables easy and accurate focusing. Select the color in the menu. [FOCUS ASSIST] Button Memo : ●...
Page 42: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format
Shooting List of Formats Selecting System The following is a list of file formats and video formats that Definition, File Format and can be selected on this camera recorder. When [System Definition] is set to HD (MPEG2) Video Format Record Format You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format Camera Resolution Remarks...
Page 43: Selecting The Aspect Ratio Of Sd Videos
Adjusting the Iris Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos Select an aspect ratio for the images. The available options vary as follows depending on the [System Definition] setting. ● For HD (MPEG2) : Fixed at 16:9 ● For SD (DV) You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or : 16:9, 4:3 automatically according to the brightness of the object.
Page 44: Setting Gain
Shooting Setting Gain Setting the Electronic Shutter This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.
Page 45 Switching Shutter Speed Camera Resolution/ 720/25p When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button ( ) to set Frame & Bit Rate Shutter the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the Frame 50, 25, 12.5 40, 20, 10 video format and variable frame rate settings. Rate During modes other than Variable Frame Rec J Button...
Page 46: Adjusting The White Balance
Shooting Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B) Adjusting the White Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. Balance When the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is set to [A] or [B], press the [AWB] button to execute white balance. The white balance will be automatically adjusted and the adjusted value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B.
Page 47 Error Message If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 5 seconds. Error Message Status NG : OBJECT The object used is defective. Displayed when there is not enough white color on the object, or when the color temperature is not suitable.
Page 48: Adjusting The White Shading
Shooting Select the item to change with the cross-shaped button Adjusting the White ) and press the Set button ( Change the setting value with the cross-shaped button Shading ) while looking at the evaluated value at the bottom right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. ●...
Page 49: Setting The Nd Filter
Setting the ND Filter Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range. Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the switch is changed, the position of the switched ND filter is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. (STATUS 1 Screen) [ND FILTER] Switch...
Page 50: Adjusting Audio Input Settings And Recording Level
Shooting Adjusting Audio Input Adjusting Audio Recording Level Settings and Recording You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically. Level You can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in [AUDIO LEVEL synchronization with video images on this camera recorder.
Page 51: Audio Monitor During Recording
Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack Note : ● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the set to ON , the recording level cannot be adjusted with following setting to output stereo sound. the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob.
Page 52: Time Code And User's Bit
Shooting Memo : Time Code and User’s Bit ● Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported. ● Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media mode. VIDEO Output Setting Display LCD/VF Display Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in Display this camera recorder.
Page 53: Time Code Generator Settings
Memo : Time Code Generator Drop frame/non-drop frame mode ● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B [Record Settings Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is 60 (30), the actual number of frames per second is approximately 59.94 (29.97).
Page 54: Presetting The User's Bit
Shooting Memo : Time Code Generator ● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to 0 . The cursor moves to the time digit (left). Settings (continued) Check the values and press the Set button ( ● The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB]. ●...
Page 55: Setting Time Code Without Opening The Menu
Use the cross-shaped button ( ) to place the cursor Setting Time Code at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button ( Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1] to change the values. button. Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.
Page 56: Setting User's Bit Without Opening The Menu
Shooting Time Code Generator Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC Card Settings (continued) This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader. Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu Memo : ● Settings cannot be made in the following cases. ●...
Page 57: Setting Zebra Pattern
Memo : Setting Zebra Pattern ● Top2 and Bottom2 cannot be set if [Zebra] is set to 1Pattern . ● When the specified range of two zebra patterns overlaps, the two zebra patterns overlap and are displayed in a grid. When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.
Page 58: Setting Spot Meter
Shooting Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the Setting Spot Meter camera recorder. The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/ SPOT METER] switch is flipped. When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed. [SPOT METER ON] is displayed when the switch is This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or flipped.
Page 59: Protecting Important Scenes (Ok Mark Function)
When [Manual] is selected Protecting Important [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is Scenes (OK Mark Function) flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed. You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Cursor (Green) Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips.
Page 60: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)
Shooting Note : Viewing Recorded Videos ● During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC] Immediately (Clip Review) buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review and return to STBY (recording standby) mode. Press the [REC] button to cancel clip review and enter recording mode.
Page 61: Dual Rec
Start recording Dual Rec ● Load recordable media to both slots, and press the [REC] button. ● In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time. ● Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the indicators of both the card slots also light up in red.
Page 62: Special Recording
Shooting Dual Rec (continued) Special Recording Besides the normal recording mode, three special recording Note : methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre ● To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, and Variable Frame Rec. recommended that you start recording by making use of Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.
Page 63: Clip Continuous Rec
Resume recording. (Recording 2) Note : ● Video and audio before the above mentioned time may ● Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The not be recorded after recording starts in the following display changes from STBYC (yellow text) B RECC . ●...
Page 64: Variable Frame Rec
Shooting Note : Special Recording ● The recording frame rate cannot be changed during (continued) recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording first and perform the change. ● When the [TC GENE.] switch located on the inner panel of the LCD is set to FREE , videos are recorded in Rec (RecRun) time code.
Page 65: Playback
Playback Playing Back Recorded Thumbnail Screen Clips The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties (4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)” displays. Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch To play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the display.
Page 66 Playback Playing Back Recorded Name Description Video Displays the video format (Camera Clips (continued) Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback Format and thumbnail display. Five types including [1080/60i, 30p, 24p], [1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], [720/50p, 25p], [480/60i] (U model) and [576/50i] (E model).
Page 67 Name Description Thumbnail Displays the time code or date/time at the start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed Text in the local time of the shooting location. Set whether to display TC or Date/Time in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text]. (A Page 65) Data/time display depends on the settings in [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [Date Style] of...
Page 68 Playback Playing Back Recorded Name Description Detailed Shows the detailed properties of the selected Clips (continued) clip. The following information is displayed. Properties File Format : File format Clip Name : Clip name Resolution : Image size Frame Rate : Frame rate Bit Rate : Bit rate Audio...
Page 69: Playing Back
Thumbnail Menu Playing Back Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back. Press the [MENU] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu.
Page 70: Deleting Clips
Playback Press the [USER2] button. Deleting Clips A screen to confirm deletion appears. Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button ( and press the Set button ( Deleting starts. For deleting clips. [USER2] Button [MENU] Button Set Button ( Cross- shaped Button JKH I [CANCEL] Button...
Page 71: Deleting All Clips
Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button ( and press the Set button ( Deleting starts. Deleting All Clips Memo : ● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The Deletes all clips that are displayed. deleting operation cannot be canceled. ● The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next Press the [MENU] button.
Page 72: Appending And Deleting Ok Marks
Playback Appending and Deleting OK Marks OK Mark You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card mode), you can delete the OK marks appended during Memo : recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting.
Page 73 During Playback or Pause Screen Deleting OK Marks Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip During Thumbnail Screen appended with OK mark. The OK mark is deleted. Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1] button.
Page 74: Menu Display And Detailed Settings
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Basic Operations in Menu Name Description J: Moves the cursor upward. Cross-shaped Screen K: Moves the cursor downward. Button ( JKH I H: Moves back to the previous item. I: Moves forward to the next item. [CANCEL] Button Cancels settings and returns to the Press the [MENU] button on the side control panel of the...
Page 75: Text Input With Software Keyboard
[Scene File]/[Picture File] (A Page 118) Name Description Header Indicates the current menu type with the line color. Blue : [Main Menu] Screen Green : [Favorites Menu] (Operation screen) Magenta : [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen) Scroll Bar Indicates the scroll position. Setting Values Setting values for the menu items.
Page 76: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... (A Page 74) Record Set... (A Page 75) Record Format...(A Page 75) System Definition File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate Aspect Ratio Rec Mode... (A Page 76) Frame Rate Pre Rec Time Slot Mode (A Page 76)
Page 77 TC/UB... (A Page 88) TC Preset UB Preset Drop LCD/VF... (A Page 88) Shooting Assist... (A Page 89) Marker Setting... (A Page 90) Status Display... (A Page 90) LCD + VF VF Display LCD Mirror Mode A/V Out... (A Page 92) Output Terminal Set Up HD/SD-SDI Out...
Page 78: Main Menu Screen
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Main Menu Screen Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected. Item Function Record Set... Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode.
Page 79: Record Set Menu
Record Set Menu Record Format Menu After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A Please Wait message appears during switching. * Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Page 80: Rec Mode Menu
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Record Set Menu (continued) Rec Mode Menu Item Setting Values Function Rec Mode For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC card. (A Page 58) Normal Memo : Pre Rec ● [Variable Frame] is selectable when [Camera Resolution] is set to Clip Continuous 1280x720 , and [Frame &...
Page 81: Audio Set Menu
Audio Set Menu Item Setting Values Function Input1 Mic Ref. -50dB For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT1] button is set to MIC or MIC+48V . -60dB -50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value. -60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value. Input2 Mic Ref.
Page 82: Camera Function Menu
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Function Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Bars For setting whether to output color bars. : Color bars are output. : Color bars are not output. Memo : ●...
Page 83: Switch Set Item
Switch Set Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function None For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. PRESET This is fixed at FAW when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to ON . None : FAW function is not assigned.
Page 84 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Function Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function SKIN A./SPOT M. Skin Area For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder. Skin Area : Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.
Page 85: Full Auto Item
FULL AUTO Item This is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to ON . Item Setting Values Function Gain SW Set SW Set : Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch. : Sets gain to the ALC (forced auto) mode.
Page 86: Camera Process Menu
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Process Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Detail Max, 9 to 1, For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increase the number : Sharpens the contour. Normal, Decrease the number : Softens the contour.
Page 87 * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function White Clip 100% For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level. 108% 100% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this item is set to 108% , it switches automatically to 100% if the screen appears too white.
Page 88: Detail/Adjust
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Process Menu (continued) Detail/Adjust... Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function V/H Balance H-Max, 4 to1, For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction.
Page 89: White Balance Item
White Balance Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Preset Temp. 2800K, For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to PRESET . 3200K, 3400K, 4200K, 4800K, 5200K, 5600K, 6500K, 7500K...
Page 90: Shading Mode/Adjust Item
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Process Menu (continued) Shading Mode/Adjust Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. ● This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to Manual . [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected when this is set to Preset .
Page 91 * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function G&Cy G Level Max, 19 to 1, For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green. Increase the number : Enhances the green component of green/cyan. Normal, Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of green/cyan.
Page 92: Tc/Ub Menu
Menu Display and Detailed Settings TC/UB Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function TC Preset For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame). Display : Drop setting 02:02:25.20 : Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20 UB Preset For setting the user’s bit.
Page 93: Shooting Assist Item
Shooting Assist Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Focus Assist ACCU-Focus For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is pressed. (A Page 37) Normal ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.
Page 94: Marker Setting Item
Menu Display and Detailed Settings LCD/VF Menu (continued) Marker Setting Item ( A Page 110 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)]) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Aspect Ratio *1 4:3, 14:9, For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
Page 95 * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function TC/UB For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. : Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.
Page 96: A/V Out Menu
Menu Display and Detailed Settings A/V Out Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Output Terminal Composite For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. Component Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal.
Page 97: Others Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Audio Monitor Stereo For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the side of the camera recorder is set to Both . : Outputs mixed sound (outputs mixed sound of CH-1 and CH-2 to both L and R).
Page 98 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Others Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function 1394 Rec Trigger For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal. Series : Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not Split performed by the internal system.) Synchronize...
Page 99: Media Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Function Time Zone UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes. UTC, [Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)] UTC+14:00 to Memo : UTC+00:30 ●...
Page 100: Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)
Menu Display and Detailed Settings Adding/Editing Frequently Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu Used Menu Items Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. (Favorites Menu) Select the menu or submenu item to add. You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).
Page 101: Editing Favorites Menu
Press the [USER2] button. Editing Favorites Menu [Delete Mark] ( ) appears at the beginning of the item. You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu]. Delete Mark Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen.
Page 102 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) (continued) Editing Favorites Menu (continued) Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] [USER1] Button Header (Magenta) [USER2] Button [MENU] Button Set Button ( Cross- shaped Button JKH I [CANCEL] Button Select the menu or submenu item to move and press [STATUS] Button...
Page 103 Select the position to move to with the cross-shaped button ( Move the position selection bar with the cross-shaped button ) and select a position to move to. Press the Set button ( The selected item moves to the new position. Press the [USER1] button.
Page 104: Status Screen
Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode STATUS 0 Screen 30/24 fps Appears only when connected to an external device. 20 min 20 min MAX 123% SKIN AREA DUAL DUAL S.DTL A A A B -3 1min 1min 1min 1min A<3200K>...
Page 105 Item Description Black Toe Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than Normal . (A Page 82) B+1 to B+5 : Displays the Stretch Level when [Black Toe] is set to Stretch (Level 1 to Level 5) B-1 to B-5 : Displays the Compress Level when [Black Toe] is set to Compress (Level 1 to Level 5) No display : When [Black Toe] is set to Normal Skin Detail Operation...
Page 106 Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued) STATUS 1 Screen 1280x720 30/24 fps 30/24 fps 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 60p HQ 20 min MAX 123% MAX 123% SKIN AREA SKIN AREA DUAL DUAL S.DTL S.DTL...
Page 107 Item Description ND Filter Position Displays the current ND filter position. No display : [ND FILTER] is set to OFF ND1/4 : [ND FILTER] is set to 1/4 ND1/16 : [ND FILTER] is set to 1/16 Memo : ● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 90) Remaining Space on Displays the remaining recording time of the external device (0 to 999).
Page 108 Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued) STATUS 2 Screen CAMERA INFORMATION SETUP FILE SCENE [ SCENE ZEBRA1 50%-100% ZEBRA2 70%-80% AUDIO FORMAT QuickTime MEDIA 125min 123min * 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 100) 282min Jan 2.
Page 109 STATUS 3 Screen This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches. * 1 : (Appears only during warnings) SWITCH ASSIGN NONE GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB USER 1 BARS USER 2 B.STRETCH3...
Page 110: Status Screen In Sd Card Mode
Status Screen Status Screen in SD Card Mode These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, Media mode). STATUS 0 Screen This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only. STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 2 Screen...
Page 111: Status Screen In Ieee1394 Input Mode
Item Description Audio Level Meter Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. -10 dB -20 dB The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as Memo : ● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
Page 112: Enlarged Status Display On Lcd Monitor
Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued) Item Description Frame Rate/Bit Rate Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP, 50i, 60i) Resolution Displays the video image resolution.
Page 113 Item Description Time Code Generator Displays the operation mode of the time code. (Display: [FREE], [RECR], [REGEN]) (A Page 48) Media Status Displays the SDHC card status in characters and symbols. ---- : No card found in the selected slot RECC : Clip Continuous recording (A Page 59) STBY...
Page 114: Camera Features
Camera Features Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only) The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = 4:3 , [Aspect Marker] = Line+Halftone , and [Center Mark] = On Center Mark Safety Zone Aspect Marker...
Page 115 [Safety Zone] Display When [Aspect Ratio] = 4:3 , [Aspect Marker] = Halftone , and [Center Mark] = On [Off] [95%] [93%] [90%] [88%] [80%] [Center Mark] Display When [Aspect Ratio] = 4:3 , [Aspect Marker] = Halftone , and [Safety Zone] = 80% [Off] [On] When [Aspect Ratio] = 4:3 , [Aspect Marker] = Halftone , and [Safety Zone] = Off...
Page 116: Smoothening The Skin Color (Skin Detail Function)
Camera Features Color Range Setting Smoothening the Skin Place the cursor at [Skin Color Range] with the cross- Color (Skin Detail shaped button ( Function) Press the Set button ( ) or cross-shaped button ( ) to move the cursor to a setting value. The Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the contour enhancement of video signals for only the skin areas so as to produce a smoother skin tone.
Page 117: Color Bar Output
Color Bar Output Checking the Preset Hue Area Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch at the front of the camera recorder to the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] end. Doing so forcibly turns ON the Skin Adjust function temporarily, and the preset hue area is displayed in color on Multi-format color bars can be output on this camera the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Page 118: Color Matrix Adjustment
Camera Features R&Yl R Level Increase the value: Color Matrix Adjustment Corrected Y increases Decrease the value: Corrected Y decreases The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. R&Yl Yl Level Increase the value: When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the Corrected Y decreases...
Page 119 Adjust the hue. B&Mg B Level Increase the value: Corrected Y increases Adjust the hue based on the R-, G-, and B-axes. As illustrated in the chart below, increasing the value rotates Decrease the value: the hue in the anti-clockwise direction on the vector scope, Corrected Y with the respective axes as the center.
Page 120: Reproduction Of Dark Areas
Camera Features Reproduction of Dark Areas (Black Stretch/ Compress Function) Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of contrast. Adjust [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu according to the captured video signals.
Page 121: Configuring Setup Files
[Alternative Temp.] setting is not available on the GY- HM700 series, it is set to the default value. ● JVC does not provide guarantee that picture files saved using this camera recorder can be loaded using the GY- HM700 series.
Page 122: Saving Setup Files
Camera Features Operating instructions of software keyboard (A Page 71) Configuring Setup Files (continued) Saving Setup Files Display the [Setup File Manage] menu. Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the Set button ( ).
Page 123: Loading A Setup File
Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button ( Loading starts, and Loading... appears on the screen. Memo : ● If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] or press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen. ●...
Page 124: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Connecting via SDI Monitor Either HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals can be output from the [HD/SD-SDI] terminal (BNC) on the terminal area of the camera recorder. ● Digital video signals, together with embedded To output live or playback video images and audio sound to (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are an external monitor, select the output signals from the output for both the HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals.
Page 125 [PHONES] Terminal Audio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu (A Page 93) as well as the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the camera recorder. The different combinations of settings that are output from the [PHONES] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows.
Page 126: Ieee1394 Connection
Connecting External Devices IEEE1394 Connection Backup Recording When the camera recorder is set to Camera mode, images shot using it can be stream output from the IEEE1394 terminal. According to the recording operation on the camera recorder, recording to the camera recorder and external device may be “Backup recording”...
Page 127: External Device
Checking Videos Recorded on the Set the external device to a mode that enables External Device recording. For setting and operation of external devices, refer to the (IEEE1394 Input mode of Media mode) instruction manual of the respective devices. When images are displayed in thumbnails in Media mode Note : (SD Card mode) and power of the device connected to the ●...
Page 128: Managing/Editing Clips On A Pc
● If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to ● Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as format using the (JVC ProHD Clip Manager) PC when playback stops. application software in the bundled CD-ROM.
Page 129: Remote Control Unit Connection
Precautions for Using the Remote Remote Control Unit Control Unit Connection ● When the switches of the camera recorder and remote control unit are operated at the same time, the switch operation of the remote control unit takes priority over that of the camera recorder.
Page 130: List Of Remote Control Unit Functions
Connecting External Devices : Available Remote Control Unit Function -: Not available Connection (continued) IRIS CONTROL Iris F Value Display MASTER BLACK TALLY (LED) List of Remote Control Unit Functions CALL* RM-LP25U PREVIEW AUTO KNEE : Available Function KNEE POINT -: Not available BARS SHUTTER...
Page 131 Studio . *5 : This function may not be operable for some RM-LP25U software versions. For more details, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Also, it cannot be controlled when the camera recorder is set to the Variable Frame Rec mode.
Page 132: Error Displays And Actions
TURN POWER OFF System error. Turn off the power, and turn it on again. TURN BACK ON If the error persists, consult your nearest JVC * The alarm sounds and the tally lamp blinks LATER dealer. about once every second.
Page 133: Tally Lamps
● Usage time of the fan has FAN MAINTENANCE Check the fan and replace accordingly. For REQUIRED exceeded 9000 hours. more details, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Memo : ● You can check the usage time of the fan in the [Others] menu B [System Information] B [Fan Hour].
Page 134: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Symptom Action ● Is the AC adapter properly connected? Power does not turn on. ● Is the battery charged? ● Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again. ●...
Page 135: Specifications
+ standard lens + LCD monitor Variable frame : 10/30-60/30fps, 10/25-50/25fps, 10/24- are in use]) 60/24fps Mass LCD monitor : 4.3" LCD, 800 x 480 (WVGA, 410,000 GY-HM750CHU : Approx. 2.4 kg pixels) GY-HM750CHE : Approx. 2.6 kg Viewfinder : 0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels GY-HM750U : Approx.
Page 136 : PAL setting [PHONES] terminal : 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2 HD (HQ mode) : 1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i [REMOTE] terminal : 6-pin JVC remote control unit (MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p connection HD (SP mode) : 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p [IEEE1394] terminal...
Page 137 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U (VF MOVE) (166) (S.PAD MOVE) GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E (VF MOVE) (166) (S.PAD MOVE) * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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