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JVC GY-LS300CHU Instructions Manual

JVC GY-LS300CHU Instructions Manual

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4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-LS300CHU/GY-LS300CHE
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The illustration here shows how the handle unit and microphone supplied are attached.
The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
without prior notice.
Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can
also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.
Mobile User Guide
When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or iPhone.
http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
GY-LS300CHU
Serial No.
IM 1.00
INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC)
This manual provides a brief explanation on
operating this camera recorder. For detailed
operation methods and camera settings,
please refer to the "INSTRUCTIONS" provided
in the supplied document disc (CD-ROM) or
the following Mobile User Guide.
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
In this manual, each model number is
described without the last letter (U/E) which
means the shipping destination.
(U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)
Only "U" models (GY-LS300CHU) have been
evaluated by UL.
B5A-0579-00

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  • Page 1 You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone. Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    RISK OF ELECTRIC undesired operation. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Changes or modifications not CAUTION: approved by JVC could void the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF user’s authority to operate the ELECTRIC SHOCK. equipment. This equipment has been DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR tested and found to comply with the BACK).
  • Page 4 POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR ATTENTION MOISTURE. RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER NE PAS OUVRIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
  • Page 5 When the equipment is installed in a When using the AC adapter in cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it areas other than the USA has sufficient space on all sides to allow The provided AC adapter features for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more automatic voltage selection in the AC on both sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 6 FOR EUROPE IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) This equipment is in conformity with the Connection to the mains supply in provisions and protection requirements of the United Kingdom. the corresponding European Directives. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from This equipment is designed for professional this equipment.
  • Page 7 European representative of until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: the larger end of the power cord in to an JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH AC outlet. Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 61118 Bad Vilbel FOR EUROPE...
  • Page 8 Para Brasil Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion Informação sobre eliminação de battery. Before using the supplied battery baterias pack or an optional battery pack, be sure Este produto não deverá ser eliminado to read the following cautions: como lixo doméstico em geral.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Content of this manual Symbols used Introduction Caution : Describes precautions concerning the Safety Precautions ..........3 operation of this product. Contents ............9 Memo : Describes reference information, such as functions and usage restrictions of this Verifying the Accessories ........9 product.

  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts o Bottom A [ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch B Lens Release Button J Visibility Adjustment Lever C Lens Mount K Battery D Built-in Microphone L Viewfinder E Handle Unit M Eyepiece Memo : N Microphone The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment.
  • Page 11 Side Control Panel Side Terminal Section J I H A [LOCK/10] AE/FAW Lock/User 10 Button B [AF/MF] Focus Selection Button A [HOST] USB Host Terminal C [AUTO MODE FULL/PRESET/OFF] Auto Mode Switch B [DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal For switching the Auto mode. C [HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal Memo : D [SDI OUT] SDI Output Terminal...
  • Page 12 LCD Monitor A Microphone Holder B Microphone Holder Lock Knob C Handle Tally Lamp D Accessory Mounting Screw Hole E Shoe F Handle Unit Fastening Screw G Zoom Lever on Handle H [ZOOM L/M/H] Zoom Speed Switch I [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock Switch Memo : This switch is interlocked with the [REC] button...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Handle Unit

    Attaching the Handle Unit Attaching the Lens (Commercially Available) The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. You can attach the Micro Four Thirds Mount lens To use the handle unit, attach it by following the on this camera recorder.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Grip Belt

    Adjusting the Grip Belt Charging the Battery Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt Charging the Battery accordingly. Charge the battery immediately after purchase or when the battery power is running low. * The battery is not charged when purchased. Caution : If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting in injuries or malfunction.
  • Page 15 Estimated Charging and Continuous Memo : Operating Times Blinking of the [POWER/CHARGE] lamp during o Charging time charging indicates the charge level. SSL-JVC50 (accessory) : Approx. 4 hrs [POWER/CHARGE] Lamp Charge Level * When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “OFF” Alternates between a blinking Less than 25 % Memo :...

  • Page 16: Configuring The Initial Settings

    Configuring the Initial Memo : Settings The menus and messages on the screen of the LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the selected language. When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears.

  • Page 17: Usable Cards

    Usable Cards 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Format Setting and Usable SD Card For U models Combinations Usable SD System Format Bit Rate Card Initial Setting UHS-I U3 or higher UTC-05:00 QuickTime 50M (YUV422),...

  • Page 18: Estimated Recordable Time Of Sd Cards

    Estimated Recordable Inserting an SD Card Time of SD Cards This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and The estimated recordable time is only a guide. playback. Differences may occur depending on the SD card in use and the battery condition.
  • Page 19 Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards 4 Select [Format] and press the Set button When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] (R). appears at the remaining media display area. Format the card using the camera recorder menu. Unformatted SD cards Format Media SD cards formatted under different specifications Caution :...
  • Page 20 Example: QuickTime Clips Recorded to SD Cards Folders in the SD Card A BCG 0 00 1 The captured image is recorded into different Clip Number folders according to the [System] and [WFormat]/ A number in automatic [YFormat] settings. ascending order is assigned in the recording order.

  • Page 21: Shooting

    Basic Shooting 6 Set the scan range according to the lens Procedures attached as necessary using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [VSM]. Memo : Through setting the scan range using VSM Preparations (Variable Scan Mapping), it is possible to prevent or reduce the vignette effect.

  • Page 22: Miscellaneous Functions For Shooting And Recording Methods

    Miscellaneous Functions Recording Methods for Shooting and A Recording using both slots A and B Continuous recording (Series Rec): Recording Methods Enables seamless long hour continuous recordings over the slots. Record simultaneously at the same definition This camera recorder is equipped with various (Dual Rec): functions for shooting.

  • Page 23: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips Audio Output during Playback You can confirm the playback sound from the monitor speaker, or the headphone connected Use the operation buttons on the side control panel to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is of the camera recorder to play back. connected to the [x] terminal, sound cannot be output from the monitor speaker.

  • Page 24: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External * Select the output signal in [A/V Set] B [HDMI/SDI Out]. Monitor * When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”, only SD-SDI signals are output. To output live or playback video images and * To display the menu screen or display screen on audio sound to an external monitor, select the an external monitor, set [A/V Set] B [Video output signals from the camera recorder, and...

  • Page 25: Loading Clips To The Pc

    Loading Clips to the PC 2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The camera recorder switches to USB mode. You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to be managed and edited on the PC.

  • Page 26: Functions Of Network Connection

    Functions of Network Camera Control You can access via a web browser on devices such Connection as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to remotely control the camera. The network function can be operated by Live streaming connecting one of the following adapters to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section.

  • Page 27: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart TC/UB... Main Menu... TC Generator Camera Function... TC Preset Bars UB Mode OIS F Drop Frame Flicker Correction Shading F LCD/VF... Shutter Shooting Assist... AE Speed Marker Settings... AGC Limit Display Settings... Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) F VF SW Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) F VF Color...

  • Page 28: Basic Operations In Menu Screen

    Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

  • Page 29: Display Screen

    Display Screen A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Display Screen in Camera Mode in use. Memo : Display 0 screen Displayed in the Display 0 and Display 1 screens This screen displays the event.
  • Page 30 G Image Stabilizer Mark Memo : Displayed when the image stabilizer is ON. This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B : When [OIS] is set to “On”. [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media Remain] is set to “Off”. However, warnings will Memo : be displayed.
  • Page 31 J Shutter M AE Level The current shutter speed appears on the Displayed when the AE function is activated. screen. When operated while manual operation is A a icon appears on the left side of the shutter disabled, “AE” blinks for about 5 seconds. speed when the [AUTO MODE FULL/ When face detection is enabled and [Face PRESET/OFF] switch is set to “FULL”...
  • Page 32 P Focus Assist S Network Connection Icon “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is The network connection status is displayed when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is activated. set to “On”. Memo : This icon is not displayed when “Off” is selected. Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change.
  • Page 33 U Live streaming mark X Dual Rec/Backup Rec Display When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/ “DUAL” is displayed in the Dual Rec mode and [Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Live “BACKUP” is displayed in the Backup Rec Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status mode.

  • Page 34: Display Screen In Media Mode

    Display Screen in Media Mode A Media Displays the media slot (W or Y) of the Media Display 0 Screen currently played clip. z appears when the write-protect switch of This screen displays the media status or event. It the SD card is set. is also used to display warnings only.
  • Page 35 I Information Display Memo : The camera information display turns on and off When a cellular adapter that supports LTE each time you press the [MARKER/6] button. connection display is in use, “LTE” will appear to Camera information display displays only the left of the above icon when LTE connection information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White is detected.

  • Page 36: Status Screen

    Status Screen This screen allows you to check the current settings. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types). Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the display screen.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Action Power does not turn on. Is the AC adapter properly connected? 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 38 Symptom Action Incorrect display on the Is [LCD/VF] B [VF SW] set to “Enable”, and is the viewfinder in use viewfinder. without being pulled out? To use the viewfinder in this setting, pull out the viewfinder. The actual recording time is The recordable time may be shorter depending on the shooting shorter than the estimated conditions or the subject.

  • Page 39: Precautions For Proper Use

    Precautions for Proper Transportation o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving Storage and Usage Locations o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”...
  • Page 40 o Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or SDHC/SDXC Cards stickers on the SD cards. o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in o Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on this manual. the SD cards.

  • Page 41: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Lens LCD Monitor and Viewfinder o This camera recorder is an interchangeable lens o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are camera. Please have the interchangeable lens manufactured using high-precision technology. ready before use. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and o Read the “INSTRUCTIONS”...
  • Page 42 MPEG LA MPEG-2 Patent Content of this manual ANY USE OF THIS UNIT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description [x] terminal Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack Output -18 dBu, 16 K load (reference level at -20 dBFS, and at General maximum headphone volume) Item Description [REMOTE] Φ2.5 mm wired remote control Power DC 12 V terminal Power Approx.
  • Page 44 Video/Audio Item Description Web mode (QuickTime) Item Description Recording file QuickTime File Format Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD format card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) Video 4K mode Mode other MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps Recording file QuickTime File Format than HQ, 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i format...

  • Page 45: Software License Agreement

    “Licensed Software”) provided by the possession of the User, and that the User shall JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the cause the transferee to comply with this Software “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by License Agreement.
  • Page 46 Article 8 Termination In case the User falls under any of the events described in the following items, the Licensor may immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that the User compensates for the damage incurred by the Licensor due to such event: (1) when the User violated any provision of this Agreement;...

  • Page 47: Important Notice Concerning The Software

    B Press the [MENU/THUMB] button. components (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”), C Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [System a copyright of either JVC KENWOOD Corporation Information] B [Open Source License]. (hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. The Product uses the software component...
  • Page 48 B5A-0579-00 © 2015 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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