JVC GY-HD200U User manual

INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
FOR OPERATION
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
HD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
(B)
GY-HD200U/CHU
GY-HD200E/CHE
GY-HD201E/CHE
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this
device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
* The illustration shows the GY-HD200U/
GY-HD200E/GY-HD201E HD CAMERA
RECORDER with the provided lens,
viewfinder and microphone attached.
© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
E
GY-HD200/GY-HD201
HD CAMERA RECORDER
LST0512-001BLST0512-001B
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Important Safeguards
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con-
sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete out-
let.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the appa-
ratus.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during light-
ning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
id damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
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Safety Precautions
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
INFORMATION FOR USA
INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult 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.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON-
DITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFER-
ENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-
viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
AVERTISSEMENT :
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE
OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du cou-
rant direct en 12V.
ATTENTION :
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocu-
tion, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation
électrique.
REMARQUE:
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are
subject to possible change without prior notice.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
close to the apparatus.
Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”
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Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
FOR EUROPE
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection
requirements of the corresponding European Directives.
This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and
can be used in the following environments:
zresidential area (in houses)
zcommercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres
zurban outdoors
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electro-
magnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding
the following length:
Camera
Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or mag-
netism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer,
motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such
case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the dis-
turbance.
Port Cable Length
DC IN Exclusive Cable 2 m
VIDEO Coaxial Cable 3 m
Y, P B, PRCoaxial Cable 3 m
AUDIO INPUT1,
INPUT2
Shielded Cable 3 m
AUDIO OUT CH1,
CH2
Shielded Cable 3 m
Phones1, 2 Exclusive Cable 2 m
IEEE1394 (HDV/DV) Exclusive Cable 4.5 m
REMOTE Exclusive Cable 5 m
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European direc-
tives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and
electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O. Box 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-
viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are
subject to possible change without prior notice.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
close to the apparatus.
Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”
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Information for Users on Disposal of
Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equip-
ment should not be disposed as general household waste at
its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and
recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to con-
serve natural resources and will help prevent potential nega-
tive effects on the environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more information about collection point
and recycling of this product, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web
page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the
take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-
dance with applicable national legislation or other rules in
your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
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Thank you for purchasing the JVC HD CAMERA RECORDER.
These instructions are for the GY-HD200U/CHU, GY-
HD200E/CHE and GY-HD201E/CHE.
• A lens is included with the GY-HD200U, GY-HD200E and
GY-HD201E.
• A lens is not included with the GY-HD200CHU, GY-
HD200CHE and GY-HD201CHE.
• IEEE1394 input is possible with the GY-HD200U/CHU and
GY-HD201E/CHE.
Explanations concerning unique GY-HD200U/CHU and GY-
HD201E/CHE functions are set off by the (GY-HD200U/GY-
HD201E only) notice.
Information applicable only to the GY-HD200U/CHU is
marked by “(U model only)”.
Information applicable only to theGY-HD200E/CHE, GY-
HD201E/CHE is marked by “(E model only)”.
* All product names in this manual are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective companies.
Marks such as ™, ® and © are not used in this manual.
ACCESSORIES
Model (Accessories)
Lens Availability
IEEE1394
Input
Applicable
Model
GY-HD200U
GY-HD200CHU
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
U model
GY-HD200E
GY-HD200CHE
Yes
No
No
No
E model
GY-HD201E
GY-HD201CHE
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
This device is a HDV/DV video system format camera
recorder.
Videocassettes marked with the Asymbol can be used.
The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded
on other units (including another GY-HD200U/GY-HD200E/
GY-HD201E) are recorded or played back on this device.
• The transient section between scenes recorded on other
units and those recorded on this device may appear dis-
turbed.
• Digital noise may appear during playback due to track-
ing errors.
• This device records and plays back in the SP mode.
Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible.
(In DV format)
• Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recom-
mend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 min-
utes from the beginning of the tape.
• Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a
test recording and confirm that both video and audio are
recorded correctly.
• Recorded video and audio contents are for private use.
Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright hold-
ers.
• JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the
impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or
audio due to malfunction of this device or the videocas-
sette.
/
(Excluding the CHU/CHE
model)
Lens
XSee pages 10 and 33
Microphone
XSeepage33
Core Filter
For Viewfinder Cable
XSeepage34
Clamp Filters ×4
For DC (×2)/Earphone/
IEEE1394 Cable
XSee pages 12, 36 and 63
SD memory card
XSeepage34
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MAIN FEATURES
This device records in HDV format or DV format. DV for-
mat can record and play back SD (Standard Definition)
video on Mini DV videocassettes.
HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition)
video on Mini DV videocassettes.
There are two types of recording formats within HDV format.
HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan)
HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan)
This device supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p)
HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation
and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
• 24p mode shooting function
In HDV format, it records in 24p mode.
It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and con-
verts the images to 60 frames. Component output is con-
verted to 60 frames during playback as well.
24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode).
A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also supported.
It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie
film.
• Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played
back (simple playback).
Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible.
DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals
Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals.
You can select this in a menu screen.
• Cross-convert video output
You can output converted video from the video output con-
nectors. You can select this in a menu screen.
• Focus assist function
Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.
• User buttons added
Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the
shooting conditions.
• Time code reader/generator
The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to
record the time code and user’s bits.
• Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display
In addition to displaying the camera image and the play-
back image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens,
menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.
• Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking
The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode.
The playback sound can be monitored in the playback
mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an
abnormal condition occurs in this device.
• Recording check function for convenient recording review
function
• Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-
quality picture
1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Dig-
ital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV high-
quality picture.
• Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit
Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris
position even in back light conditions or when a bright sub-
ject moves in a frame.
• Safety Zone indication in viewfinder
• Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder
• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function
Eliminates the need for troublesome switch or filter opera-
tions by automatically providing a wide range of compati-
bility with shooting conditions that change as you move
between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark
locations.
• ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided
• IEEE1394 connector
IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of
digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394
connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power
cannot be supplied.)
• 1/3" bayonet type lens
• Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/
EBU type)
• Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial,
making it very easy to use.
• Variable scan shutter
There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and
other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.
• Slow shutter
Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects
with little motion by accumulating the images.
• Backup recording function
Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting
to HDV/DV devices.
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CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION
Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Pack to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Videocassette to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition . 8
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Characteristic CCD Phenomena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
ZOOM Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LCD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Right Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Top Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording and Image Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder . . . . 22
Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Screens in the Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status Screen in VTR MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor. . . . . 29
Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) . . 30
Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Alarm Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) . . . . . . . .30
Switching between the LCD Screen
and Viewfinder Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PREPARATIONS
Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Attaching the Microphone (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
How to Attach the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Taking out the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
About SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Attaching the Tripod Base (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Charging the Built-in Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Precautions for the Battery Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Remaining Battery Power Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Operating Time with Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Precautions for the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Turning the Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Loading/Unloading the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Cassette Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Unloading the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Setting and Displaying the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Setting the Date and Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen . . . . . . . .42
Displaying Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector
(GY-HD200U/GY-HD201E only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Presetting and Recording of Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Presetting time code data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Presetting user’s bit data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data . . . . .45
Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen . . . . . . . .46
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of
Time Codes Recorded on Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Playing Back Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Synchronizing with the Time Code of
the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit . . . . . .48
Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Back Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Full Auto White Balance (FAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
White Shading Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE
SHOOTING
Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting the FRAME RATE Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Audio Input Signal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector. . . . . . . . .55
Selecting the audio signal input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Adjusting Audio during Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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Monitoring Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SHOOTING OPERATION
Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
If the Record-Standby Mode Continues . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode
(Recording Check Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
PLAYBACK MODE
Playback Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fast-Forward, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Outputting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Connecting the Video Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Dubbing with AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
HDV/DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connect a Remote Control Unit
(RM-LP55/RM-LP57/RM-LP25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
1080i Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
MENU SCREENS
Menu Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
TOP MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
SWITCH MODE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
HEADER REC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
TIME/DATE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen . . . . . . . .96
Loading a menu settings file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings . . .98
Initializing (formatting) an SD memory card . . . . . . . . .98
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Outputting Color Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
OTHERS
Warnings and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
How to Display the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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6
INTRODUCTION
Precautions for Proper
Use
• Supply voltage
Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If
the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and
increased noise may occur.
• Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use this device within the allowable tempera-
ture range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to
80%. Using this device at a temperature or humidity out-
side the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunc-
tion but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious
as small white spots may be generated.
• Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors
may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or tele-
vision transmitting antenna, in places where strong mag-
netic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or
near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or
cellular phones.
• Use of wireless microphone near the camera
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone
tuner is used near the camera during recording, the tuner
could pick up noise.
• Avoid using or placing this device in places;
• subject to extreme heat or cold;
• with excessive dirt or dust;
• with high humidity or moisture;
• subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking
stove;
• subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;
• also do not leave this device for long hours in a parked
car under direct sunlight or near room heating equip-
ment.
• Do not leave this device where it is subject to radiation or
X-rays or where corrosive gasses occur.
• Protect this device from being splashed with water (espe-
cially when shooting in the rain).
• Protect this device from being wet when shooting on a
beach.
In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body.
Be sure to clean the camera after use.
• Protect this device against penetration of dust when using
it in a place subject to sandy dust.
• Optical performance of lens
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color diver-
gence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration)
may occur at the periphery of the image.
This is not a camera malfunction.
• Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching
between the playback picture and the EE picture.
• Use this device in an upright position.
If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deterio-
rate, adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on
circumstances the tape may also be damaged.
• Vibrations
Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound
may be disturbed during VTR playback in locations sub-
jected to strong vibrations.
• Precautions for transportation
Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object.
• Remove the videocassette before transporting this device.
• Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the
cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover
when this device is not to be used for a long period.
• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the
power cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the
tape may be damaged.
• The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set
lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.
• When this device is not in use, be sure to set the POWER
switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.
• Cleaning the body: Wipe body with a dry, soft cloth. To
prevent deformation of the body, etc. and to avoid opera-
tion hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzine
and thinner to touch the body, and do not wipe it with a
cloth soaked in such a liquid. When it is extremely dirty,
soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the
body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the
detergent.
• The camera may not show stable pictures in the period
immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a
malfunction.
• A sound occurs when the built-in head cleaner that runs
when you load or eject a videocassette operates, but this
is not a malfunction.
• The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufac-
tured using high-precision technology. Black spots may
appear on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen, or
red, blue, green and/or white spots may not turn off. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not
recorded on the tape.
• If you use this device continuously for a long period of
time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may tem-
porarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the
tape. In addition, they are no longer displayed if you turn
the power off and then on again.
• If you use this device in a cold location, the images may
appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.
This is not recorded on the tape.
• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette
insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam-
age to the mechanism.
• To prevent damage to the connectors, use this device with
the connector covers on when you are not using the video/
audio signal output connectors.
CAUTION
• Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or
other strong light source.
• Eye damage could result.
• If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays
may collect inside this device and cause damage or a
fire.
• When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying
handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in
damage.
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Routine and Periodical
Maintenance
This device incorporates precision mechanical parts, which
will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as this device is
used. After this device has been used for a long period even
in a normal environment, the heads, drums and tape trans-
port mechanisms also collect dirt. Especially, dust which
penetrates the inside of the VTR section during outdoor use
will promote the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts
by causing poor contact between tape and heads or failing to
maintain the video and audio quality at high levels. To pre-
vent wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical parts
using a head cleaning tape as routine maintenance. How-
ever, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough
for cleaning the entire tape transport mechanism, so it is also
recommended to apply periodical maintenance (inspection)
to prevent the sudden occurrence of failure. As the replace-
ment, adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced
skill and equipment, please consult the person in charge of
professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-autho-
rized service agent.
Head Cleaning
• To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a
head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically.
XSee “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”. If
head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of
mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture
or sound may be interrupted.
• Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use
head cleaning tapes other than specified.
XSee “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”
about how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions
for use of the head cleaning tape.
• When dust adheres to the heads, the warning message
“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is displayed on the LCD
monitor, and in the viewfinder during playback and record-
ing check using the RET button on the lens section.
Periodical Maintenance
Contents : Check or replace the following mechanical parts
according to the running time.
G: Clean, check and adjust.
E: Clean and check. Replace as required.
F: Replace.
• The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat-
ing environment and method. Therefore, the data in the
chart should be considered as a reference.
Time management
The accumulated running time of this device can be con-
firmed with the hour meter display (which shows the accu-
mulated drum and fan motor running time). XSee “How to
Display the Hour Meter” on page 107.
Precautions for Use of
Head Cleaning Tape
Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC.
Adhere to the following precautions when using the head
cleaning tape.
1. Insert the cleaning tape.
Press the PLAY/STILL button after the cleaning tape is
fully loaded.
The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY
mode. (The tape stops automatically and then this device
enters the STOP mode.)
2. Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for
each cleaning.
Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head
cleaning.
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment, head
cleaning should be conducted at intervals half of
those given in the chart above.
Note 2) If an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after head
cleaning, the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!”
indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape
run as the indicator will turn off after the tape has
run for a while.
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature
(10°C to 35°C).
Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for
use of the cleaning tape. However, some of these
instructions differ from the contents of this sheet.
When using the cleaning tape, please follow the
instructions of this sheet.
Note 5) If the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” does not
disappear after repeated head cleanings, the
recording tape may be abnormal. Avoid excessive
repeated use of the head cleaning tape.
Usage Time 500H 1000H 1500H 2000H
Drum assembly (includ-
ing heads) GEEF
Tape guides, rollers GEEF
Belt gears HEE F
Drive parts HHE F
Block Noise
For consultations related to the maintenance planning or
cost, please contact the person in charge of professional
video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service
agent.
Running
Low
temperature
Room
temperature
High
temperature
Operating envi-
ronment
0°C to 10°C 10°C to 35°C 35°C to 40°C
Yardstick for
use of cleaning
tape
1 to 2 times ev-
ery 5 hours
1 to 2 times ev-
ery 20 to 30
hours
1 to 2 times ev-
ery 5 hours
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INTRODUCTION
8
Battery Pack to be Used
This device can use any of the following batteries. (Factory
setting)
U model: Anton Bauer battery
E model: IDX battery
Recommended batteries
U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer)
E model: Endura-7 (IDX)
CAUTION
Use only the recommended batteries.
If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fall out depend-
ing on the way the HD camera recorder is used.
Videocassette to be Used
• Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A
symbol.
• Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD
M-DV63PROHD
* Do not use M-DV80.
• Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.
• Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being com-
pletely wound, as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to
the beginning before placing a cassette into storage.
• Store videocassettes in a place with little humidity and
good ventilation where mould does not form.
• After a videocassette tape has been used repeatedly, it
becomes unable to maintain full performance due to an
increase in noise caused by dropouts, etc. Do not continue
to use a dirty or damaged tape, as this will reduce the
rotary head life.
• Videocassette tapes with the Asymbol are provided
with a switch on the back to prevent accidental erasure.
• Slide the switch to SAVE to protect the required recording
in the tape from being overwritten.
• To record on the tape, slide the switch to REC.
For recording and storing
videotapes in the best con-
dition
Observe the following instructions for the best recording and
storage of videotapes.
• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is
recommended that you record and store videotapes in the
environment below.
• Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period. If
videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may
result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-
tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended
that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year
for refreshing.
• When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on
end. Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust
and ultraviolet light. Keep tapes in cases and do not store
them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pres-
sure from other tapes can cause distortions and deforma-
tions of the tape edges.
Switch
Recording
Storage
Short period
(Up to 10
years)
Long period
(Over 10
years)
Temperature 17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C
Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35%
Hourly tempera-
ture change
Less than
10°C HH
Hourly humidity
change
Less than
10% HH
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Condensation
• If this device has been cooled down in a cold place and is
then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in
the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides
and be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is
referred to as condensation (dew). When this occurs, the
head drum and tape guides are covered with droplets
allowing the tape to be stuck to them, leading to tape dam-
age.
• Condensation occurs in the following cases:
• When this device is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a
warm place.
• When a room heater has just
started or when this device is
exposed directly to cold air from
an air conditioner.
• When this device is placed in a
very humid place.
• “CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD
monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs
in this device.
Keep the power on until the warning message disappears.
If the power is turned off while the warning message is dis-
played, condensation may remain in the device even if the
warning message is not displayed. Wait until this device is
completely dry before using.
• Pay attention to condensation even before the condensa-
tion indication appears.
As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indica-
tion may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after con-
densation has formed inside.
In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze
and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2-
3 hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and
then to be dissolved.
• To prevent condensation
When moving this device from one place to another where
the temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the vid-
eocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag,
and then move it to a new environment.
To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature
of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environ-
ment before using it.
Characteristic CCD Phe-
nomena
Smear and Blooming
Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce
vertical streaking (called “smear”) when shooting an
extremely bright light source. Another effect is the expansion
of light around a bright light or object (called “blooming”).
The CCD employed in this device is characterized by induc-
ing very little smear or blooming. Nevertheless, please take
note that smear or blooming may be induced when shooting
a bright light source.
Moire or Aliasing
Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect
or a banding in fine mesh patterns.
White dots
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce
the effect of white dots in the image. This condition is con-
spicuous especially when gain is applied.
This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).
As far as possible, use this device under conditions where
the temperature of this device does not increase.
Do not leave the videocassette inserted when moving the
camera under conditions where the temperature environ-
ment changes.
After moving this device, do not use until the internal parts
have stabilized.
Head drum
Video tape Smear
Vertical pale streaking appearing at high
luminous object
High luminous object
(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)
Blooming
Blurring in highlight
Monitor screen
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
ZOOM Lens
The zoom lens is not provided with the GY-HD200CHU, GY-
HD200CHE or the GY-HD201CHE.
Th16 × 5.5BRMU
1FOCUS ring
Manual focus ring.
2ZOOM lever/ring
This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever.
To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob b
to position “M”.
3IRIS ring
Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the
Iris Mode switch 7to “A”.
4[VTR] VTR trigger button
To start/stop shooting.
5[RET] Return video button
You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR
on the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connector
while this button is pressed.
When the camera control unit is connected, you can moni-
tor the return video signal on the viewfinder while this but-
ton is pressed. You cannot monitor on the LCD monitor or
video output terminal.
When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in
the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button
as the FOCUS ASSIST button.
XSee page 83.
6ZOOM servo control lever
To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the
ZOOM knob bto “S”.
• Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the
angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.
• Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens
angle perspective for telephoto shots.
• Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.
7IRIS mode switch
8Momentary auto iris button
When the IRIS mode switch 7is at “M”, pushing this but-
ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down
only.
9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control
For adjusting the iris operation speed.
MEMO
If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid
the phenomena described above, perform adjustment
again.
0FILTER thread
Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing
the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the
front.
Other filters can be used for various effects.
aZOOM servo connector
Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.
b[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob
cBACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw
For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw
knob after adjustment. XSee “Back Focus Adjustment”
on page 50.
dMacro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)
By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up
shooting of very small objects becomes possible.
Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in
the macro mode.
To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring 1
to the infinite position (∞) and the zoom ring 2to the max-
imum wide-angle position. To adjust the focus of the
macro image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow
until the object is focused.
CAUTION
• The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring,
be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the
macro ring.
• After the required operation, be sure to return the macro
focusing ring to the normal position.
XSee “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 33.
XSee “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 50.
M
RET
WT
A
MACRO
32
456789
1
0
abc
d
A : Activates the auto iris feature.
M : Allows manual iris control.
S : Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom
servo control lever 6.
M : Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the
zoom lever/ring 2.
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Front Section
1Shoe
Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and
accessories.
2Knob
This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.
3Microphone holder
Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a
separately sold microphone.
XSee “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)”
on page 33.
4Front tally lamp
This lamp lights up when this device enters the record
mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning
mode, it blinks quickly.
• Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu
screen to select whether or not the lamp should light
and the lighting pattern.
XSee page 93.
5[LENS] Lens control connector
Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.
6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch
When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the
viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor-
dance with the menu settings made for the video signal.
This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust-
ment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed
during color bar display when this switch is set to ON.
• The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level
can be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/
VF[1/4] menu screen.
XSee page 86.
While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the
color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST
item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in
the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position
when released.
XSee “How to Use Skin Detail” on pages 99 and 100.
* The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while
the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
7[AWB] Auto white balance button
When the WHT.BAL switch con page 15 is set to A or B
and you press this button, the white balance is automati-
cally adjusted.
* It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto
white balance and color bar modes.
XSee “White Balance Adjustment” on page 51.
8Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever
Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlock-
wise to release lens.
To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and
then turn the ring clockwise until firm.
XSee “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 33.
Pin
No. Function Pin No. Function
1 Return switch 7 Iris position
2 VTR trigger 8 IRIS A/R INPUT
3 GND 9 EXTENDER position
4
Lens AUTO/MANU con-
trol
10 ZOOM position
5 IRIS control 11 –
6 +12V DC 12 –
32 1
4
5
8
7
6
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12
Rear Section
1Back tally lamp
This lamp lights up when this device enters the record
mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning
mode, it blinks quickly.
• Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu
screen to select whether or not the lamp should light
and the lighting pattern.
XSee page 93.
2[PHONES] Earphone jack
This is a stereo mini-jack for connecting an earphone for
audio monitoring. Plug in an earphone or headphone with
a 3.5 mm diameter plug. The earphone can also be used
to monitor alarm tones in accordance with the circum-
stances.
The audio channel to be output is selected with the AUDIO
MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen and
MONITOR SELECT switch don page 19.
The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor
volume control 3on page 14.
MEMO
• The volume of the alarm sound is set with the ALARM
VR LEVEL item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.
• When using a stereotype jack and stereo sound should
be output, the following setting should be performed.
Set the MONITOR SELECT switch don page 19 to
BOTH.
Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2]
menu screen to STEREO.
Connecting the Earphone Cable
To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to
attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below.
• Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible,
as shown in the figure.
3Shoulder belt hooks
Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.
4LCD monitor
Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture.
It is also used for displaying the following:
• Menu Setting screens
• Characters showing the whether this device is set to
shooting mode or VTR playback mode
• Date and time and time code
• Audio level meter
• Warning indications, etc.
XSee page 22.
1
2
3
4
Earphone cable
Clamp filter
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LCD Door
1[LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button
This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD mon-
itor display.
• Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor
brighter.
• Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor
darker.
• Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set-
ting to the standard setting.
2[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selector
switch
Selects the method of adjusting the CH-1 and CH-2 audio
channel audio levels.
3[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB display switch
Selects the contents displayed on the TC counter of the
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (This switch works when
the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen is set to
ON.)
4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch
Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode
or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time
code run mode when the preset mode is selected.
MEMO
Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the TC/
UB/CLOCK menu.
XSeepage44.
XSee “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 90.
When performing 1080i recording with DR-HD100 (HDD
unit by FOCUS enhancement) connected, configure the
setting as follows.
• When the DR-HD100 is set to TC EXT set the TC GENE.
switch on the camcorder to FREE.
• When the DR-HD100 is set to TC REC RUN, TC FREE
RUN or TC REGEN the camcorder Time Code is not
recorded in the DR-HD100.
5[CAM/VTR] Camera/VTR mode switch button
Each time you press this button, the mode switches
between camera mode and VTR mode.
When you do this, the VTR indicator fon page 19 dis-
plays the following statuses.
While the mode is being switched : Flashing
In VTR mode : Lit
In camera mode : Off
• Select the Camera mode to record the camera image.
• Select the VTR mode to playback VTR or to input the
HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector 0on
page 16. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the
GYHD200U/GY-HD201E.)
• When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the
Camera mode.
AUTO : The audio level is automatically adjusted
according to the input level. When excessive
audio is input, the limiter works to suppress
the audio level.
The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO
LEVEL area fon page 15 lights.
MANU : Allows you to adjust the audio levels using
the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume con-
trols fon page 15.
Set AUDIO LIMITER on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2]
menu screen to use limiter functions when
excessive audio is input.
XSee “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 84.
TC : Set to this position to display time code values.
UB : Set to this position to display the user’s bits values.
CH-2
CH-1
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AUDIO SELECT
MANU
AUTO
TC
LCD BRIGHT
DISPLAY
TC
UB
FREE
REGEN
GENE.
REC
CAM/VTR
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FREE : The preset mode is selected, and the time
code run mode becomes the FREE run
mode.
Set to this position to record with the time
code or user’s bits set anew (preset). In this
setting, the time code always operates in the
run mode.
* If this setting is used when recording
scenes one after another, the time codes
become discontinuous at the transition
points between scenes.
REC : The preset mode is selected, and the time
code run mode becomes the REC run mode.
Set to this position to record with the time
code or user’s bits set anew (preset). The
time code operates in the run mode during
recording only. If this setting is used when
recording scenes one after another, the time
codes are recorded as continuous time
codes.
REGEN : Regeneration mode, in which this device
reads existing time codes on the tape and
records time codes in continuation of the
existing ones. Set to this position when you
want to add additional time codes to time
codes already recorded on the tape.
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Right Side Section
1Monitoring speaker (Cheek pad)
• In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni-
tored.
In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR play-
back sound. In the VTR mode, the HDV/DV input sound
can be EE monitored. (HDV/DV signal input is possible
with the GY-HD200U/GY-HD201E.)
The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR
SELECT switch don page 19.
• The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound
level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various
warning sounds superimposed on other sound.
XSee “Alarm Sound” on page 105.
2Cheek pad set screw
Screw for adjusting the height of the cheek pad.
3[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control
Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and ear-
phone.
4[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
XSee page 49.
5[PEAKING] Contour adjustment
To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder
image.
* When the Focus Assist function is running, this control
does not operate.
XSee page 49.
6[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button
When you press this button during shooting, the area of
focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to
focus accurately.
MEMO
• When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is
set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU
FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of
field shallower, making it easier to focus.
• This button has the same function as the FOCUS
ASSIST button 7in the Top Section.
XSee “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 86.
7Clamp
Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.
8[USER1/2/3] User buttons
You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but-
tons.
Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon
the subject.
Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH
MODE menu screen.
XSee page 83.
Use this button to preset the time code.
XSee page 46.
MEMO
• The USER buttons work together with the menu settings.
• When a menu screen is being displayed, they also func-
tion as menu operation buttons. XSee “Setting Menu
Screens” on page 72.
9[SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial
• Every time this dial is pressed while in the normal
screen mode (when the menu screen is not displayed),
the shutter speed switches between on/off.
• When this dial is turned 1 click up or down in the normal
screen mode, the shutter speed indicator is shown for
about 3 seconds on the LCD monitor or in the view-
finder. The shutter speed is changed when this dial is
turned while the shutter speed indicator is shown.
XSee page 83.
• When this dial turned upward or downward while the
menu screen is displayed, the cursor (K) also moves
upward or downward to allow selection of items in the
menu. To change the setting value of the item, press
this dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this
dial upward or downward to change the setting.
XSee “Setting Menu Screens” on page 72.
0[ND FILTER] ND filter switch
Switches the built-in ND filter.
When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter
is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
CAUTION
If you switch the ND filter while shooting is in progress, the
picture may be disturbed or noise may occur in the audio.
XSee “Camera Settings” on page 54.
USER 3USER 2USER 1
STATUS
MENU
2
1
ND FILTER
REC
OFF
ON
POWER
WHT.BAL
AUTO
AUDIO
LEVEL
AUTO
CH-1 CH-2
VF BRIGHT
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2
3
4
5
6
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OFF : Turns the filter OFF (FILTER OFF)
1: Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/4. (1/4ND)
2: Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/16. (1/16ND)
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a[STATUS] Status/Menu button
• Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi-
tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a
status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
The displayed status screen changes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
XSee “Status Screens” on page 22.
• Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the nor-
mal screen mode displays the menu screen in the view-
finder or on the LCD monitor. Pressing this button while
the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor makes the menu screen disappear.
XSee “Setting Menu Screens” on page 72.
b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch
Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is
insufficient illumination on the subject.
The boosting level differs depending on the switch position
as follows:
(Factory presets)
L : 0 dB (no boosting is applied)
M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)
H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)
• The boosting level for each switch position can be
changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
XSee page 83.
The more the boosting level is increased, the more the
resulting image will be noisy.
• When the FULL AUTO switch gon page 19 is “ON”,
this is fixed at “ALC”.
c[WHT.BAL] White balance switch
Three white balance modes are selectable with this
switch.
FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or
PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
XSee page 83.
In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly
sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white bal-
ance.
• When the FULL AUTO switch gon page 19 is “ON”,
this is fixed at “FAW”.
MEMO
Fine-tune red and blue to match the white adjusted in auto
white balance in WHITE PAINT<R>/<B> on the WHITE
BALANCE menu screen. (Available only when this switch is
set to A or B.)
XSee “WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen” on page 82.
d[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch
Switch that turns the power ON/OFF.
When the power is OFF, “POFF” is displayed in the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
* Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on
again.
e[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)
Start and stop recording using this button.
(This works together with the REC trigger button on the
top and the lens VTR trigger button.)
When “SPLIT” is set for the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on
the OTHERS[2/2] menu screen, this button becomes the
start/stop recording button for an external device.
XSee page 94.
XSee “Backup Recording” on page 67.
f[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 Audio level con-
trols and AUTO LED
Allow you to adjust the audio level for the CH-1 and CH-2
audio channels.
• To use these controls, set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO
SELECT switch 2on page 13 to “MANU”.
• When the FULL AUTO switch gon page 19 or the CH-
1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2on page 13 is set to
“AUTO”, “AUTO” LED lights. (The audio level controls
do not work.)
g[HDV/DV LED]
• In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for
the video format being shot.
• In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format
being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video for-
mat.
MEMO
• During a system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.
XSee page 104.
• Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT
LED item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.
XSee page 93.
hLCD door lock and release knob
To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction
toward the rear section.
iLCD door
LCD monitor door.
The LCD monitor is located on the inner side of the door.
The LCD monitor can be viewed when this door is opened.
The door can be turned to change the orientation of the
LCD monitor, and it can be rotated so that it can be
accommodated in the main body of the camera.
XSee page 49.
B : Switch into white balance mode memorized
in B. If white balance is performed with the
switch in this position, it will be memorized
into B.
A : Switch into white balance mode memorized
in A. If white balance is performed with the
switch in this position, it will be memorized
into A.
PRST
(PRESET)
: Switch into white balance mode (3200K or
5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the
CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.
XSeepage77.
HDV : Lights when the format is HDV.
DV : Lights when the format is DV.
HDV/DV : Turns off when the format is 1080i.
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Left Side Section
1Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.
• Set the image format for this terminal in VF SIGNAL on
the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen. XSee page 89.
2[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector
switch
Selects the CH-2 audio input connector.
MEMO
The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into
CH-1 regardless of the setting.
3[AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch
This switch is used to select the input sound signal from
INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.
CAUTION
When connecting a component that does not require +48 V
power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to
MIC+48V before the component is connected.
MEMO
You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V
in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2]
menu screen.
XSee page 84.
4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec-
tors
These are audio input connectors for connecting to an
external audio device or microphone.
• Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3according to the
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.
When you press this button, you can move the position of
the shoulder pad 6forward or backward.
6Shoulder pad
7Cassette cover
Sliding the EJECT switch aon page 18 located on the
top section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal
of the videocassette.
CAUTION
To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of
the VTR unit, do not leave this device with the cover open
for extended periods of time.
8[VIDEO OUT] Video output terminal (RCA)
This is a terminal for composite video signal output.
• Select whether or not to output a signal with setup in
SET UP on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen.
(Only for U model)
• Set ANALOG OUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS[1/2]
menu screen to ON to output menu setting screens and
warnings from this terminal.
9[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio output connector
(RCA)
Output connector for audio signals.
• Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode.
• Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode.
• When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE
sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR
mode. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the
GYHD200U/GY-HD201E.)
MEMO
Alarm sound is not output.
0[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)
Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video com-
ponent with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.
XSee “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 63.
XSee “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 65.
CAUTION
When connecting the IEEE1394 cable, confirm that the
connector is facing the right direction before inserting.
XSeepage63.
MEMO
Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using
them.
INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector
4into CH-2.
INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector
4into CH-2.
LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio
equipment, etc. The reference input level is
+4 dBs.
MIC : Set to this position when the dynamic micro-
phone is connected.
MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone
requiring +48 V power supply (phantom
microphone, etc.) is connected.
IEEE 1394
CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO
0
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2
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