JVC GY-HM100U - Camcorder - 1080p User manual

The JVC Camcorder
JVC GY-HM100U Edition
CommunityTelevisionNetwork

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CommunityTelevisionNetwork
2805 S. Industrial Ste. 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-794-6150
www.a2gov.org/ctn
Revised 2/2012

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Table of Contents
Field Production Step-By-Step ..........................................................................2
Lights...................................................................................................................3
Equipment.....................................................................................................3
Lighting Set-Up............................................................................................6
Tripod...................................................................................................................8
Equipment.....................................................................................................8
Tripod Set-Up............................................................................................ 10
Camera.............................................................................................................. 14
Equipment.................................................................................................. 14
Camera Set -Up......................................................................................... 24
Audio ................................................................................................................ 26
Equipment.................................................................................................. 26
Audio Set-Up............................................................................................. 31

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Introduction
The JVC Camcorder class is designed to provide you with an understanding of field production,
as well as provide you with the operational skills necessary to participate in a production on
location as opposed to in a studio. We will cover the camcorder, other portable equipment and
how they relate to each other. Even if you only plan to use a camcorder, it’s important you have
some idea of what other equipment is available and how that relates to your production.
This training will be primarily of an operational nature with a quick sojourn into technique. You
will not emerge from this class an expert crew person, but you will know the care quality of
CTN’s equipment; Therefore having a foundation for the skills necessary to operate and
communicate as a member of a production crew. The best way for you to polish the techniques
learned would be to work on and volunteer for as many productions as you can.

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Field Production Step-By-Step
Here is a list of the basic steps involved in producing a program utilizing the CTN equipment:
1) Plan your (pre) production. Decide on the who, what, where, why, when and
how.
2) Fill out and submit a CTN Production Proposal Form.
3) Decide when you want to begin your production work.
4) Fill out and submit a CTN Equipment Reservation Form.
5) Call CTN the next day (at the earliest) to see if your reservation was approved.
6) If necessary, arrange for crew. Get a list of certified volunteers from CTN.
7) Scout the location where you will be doing your production.
8) On the day of your reservation, arrive at CTN on time. During the equipment
check-out:
9) Check that you’re getting everything you asked for.
10) Set up and test any equipment you have not used before.
11) Ask questions about the equipment or your production.
12) Confirm the day and time you are expected to return the equipment.
13) Arrive at your production location early and get set up.
14) Rehearse everything that can be rehearsed.
15) Record your production.
16) When you’re done with recording, teardown the set and equipment.
17) Return the equipment to CTN on time. During check-in:
18) You are required to set up the equipment.
19) Notify staff of any equipment malfunctions, is broken or is missing pieces.
20) Notify staff of any problems you had during your production.
21) If more production work is necessary, go back to step 4.
22) If necessary, make arrangements to edit your production.
23) When your production work is done, submit your finished program for playback.
24) Begin planning your next production.

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Lights
Where you are doing your production work will dictate whether or not you need to use additional
lighting. You will often find using one light, in addition to what already exists at the production
location, can greatly enhance the look of your program. This is why scouting a location before
hand is so important.
Equipment
The light kits come with three lights, associated cables and stands. There is also
diffusion material and gels available upon request.
Light Kit.
Lights
The three spot lights, in the kit, are identical and come with extension cables and
stands. Each light has barn doors which control the area over which the light covers.
Spot light.

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The lights have a red power switch located on the back. When the switch is in the on
position, you can see a white mark along its edge. Make sure the light is off before
plugging it in to an outlet!
Spot light, power switch off & power switch on.
The spot lights also have a focus control located on the right side of the unit. In the
"spot" position, the light is more intense, has a sharper edge, and a narrower spill.
Spot light focus control dial.

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Stands
The stands will allow you to position lights from 2ft. to 8ft. off the ground, however,
extreme care must be taken to be sure the light and stand do not fall over.
Lights on stands.
Diffusion/Gels
Diffusion material may be used to reduce or soften the intensity of a light. Sheets of
diffusion material can be clipped to the barn doors with clothespins or binder clips.
Gels can also be used to alter the color of a light and create lighting effects. They too,
may be clipped to the barn doors.
Spot light with diffusion, Gels.

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Lighting Set-Up
First, figure out how many lights you need and where you will need them. Mapping out
your location so you know where existing windows, lights, and outlets are can help.
Location sketch.
1) Set up the light stands in the positions you need.
2) Make sure the stands are stable and will not fall over easily. If the stand will need
to be set up in a high position, wait until you put the light on the stand before
raising the stand up to the necessary height.
3) Then attach the lights to the stands.
4) Plug the lights in. Be careful in choosing appropriate electrical outlets to power
the lights, to be safe no more than two lights should be plugged in to one circuit.
5) Turn on one light.
6) Adjust the focus control to make the light as small a spot as it can be. This will
allow you to be sure the light is aimed at the area you want it to light.
7) Then adjust the light until it is pointing in the direction you need. The heads of
the lighting instruments may be panned left or right and tilted up or down.
Pan (lower) and tilt (upper) locks.

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8) Re-adjust the intensity of light using the focus control. Turn the focus control to
flood the light, to cover the area needed.
9) If necessary, adjust the barn doors to control the area of the light spill.
10) Turn the light off and repeat steps 5-9 for the other lights.
11) After adjusting all of the lights, turn them all on and check for shadows, dark
areas or other distractions and make additional lighting adjustments as necessary.
12) When you are satisfied with your lighting, turn off all of the lights until you are
ready to begin taping.
Note: Always wear gloves when making adjustments to a light that is on or was just turned off, as the instruments can be very hot.

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Tripod
Always, always, always, (get the point) use a tripod whenever, wherever possible. There is just
no substitute for a well framed, rock steady picture. It’s one of the bare minimum standards the
audience has come to expect. Sometimes it won’t seem as convenient as just “hand holding” the
camera, but the Pros will tell you “use a tripod any time you can.” It’s very distracting to the
viewer when the camera is constantly bouncing around, so... use a tripod!
Equipment
Actually, there are three main parts to the tripod: the tripod itself, a camera mounting
plate (not optional), and the dolly (optional).
Tripod, bag, dolly.

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Tripod
The tripod is a three-legged stand, which provides great stability for the camera.
Tripod.
Mounting Plate
The mounting plate can be detached from the tripod, while remaining attached to the
camera.
Mounting plate.

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Dolly
The dolly is an optional accessory used with the tripod, which supplies wheels
allowing the tripod to become somewhat mobile and maneuverable.
Dolly.
Tripod Set-Up
If you are not using a dolly, skip number 1, 2, 4, and 16.
1) Set the dolly in position.
2) Set the wheels up so the dolly will not move.
Wheel control flipped up, wheels up, feet down.

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3) Unlock the tripod legs and extend them to the height you want for the camera.
Tripod leg with both locks locked, then with both locks unlocked.
4) Attach the tripod to the dolly.
Tripod leg seated in dolly.
5) Level the tripod by using the level and adjusting the leg heights.
Tripod level.

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6) Check that the legs, the pan lever lock, the tilt wheel lock and the pedestal crank
are locked.
Tripod pan and tilt locks, pedestal crank and lock.
Pan and tilt also have friction knobs
7) Remove the mounting plate from the tripod.
Tripod mounting plate.
8) Attach the mounting plate to the camera. Make sure you properly aligned the
mounting hole on the camera with the screw on the mounting plate.
9) Test the mounting plate to make sure you’ve securely attached the camera before
proceeding with anything else.
10) Double check the pan and tilt locks on the tripod to be sure they are locked.
11) Slide one edge of the mounting plate over the red safety tab and into the edges of
the plate shoe.
12) Align the plate and secure it with the mounting plate lock.
13) Visually check to be sure the plate is correctly seated in the shoe.
14) If necessary, loosen the pedestal lock and adjust the camera height.

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15) Loosen the pan and tilt locks so you can freely pan and tilt the camera.
Note: Never leave your camera without first tightening the tilt lock.
16) Set the dolly wheels down so you can move when ready.
Wheel control flipped down, wheels down, feet up.

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Camera
The camera is the heart of most field productions.
Equipment
The camera kit comes with a camcorder and a variety of accessories.
Camcorder kit.

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Front View
1. Tally Lamp. When this is set to on the tally lamp lights up in the recording mode
3. Remote camera sensor. Used with the camera remote
4. Auto White Balance Button. Used for adjusting the white balance
5. Lens/Lens Cover. When the camcorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens
Top View
6. Shoe. For mounting separately sold accessories
7. Eyepiece Focus Lever. A lever for adjusting visibility. Found on the underside of the eyepiece
8. Eyepiece.
9. Viewfinder. You can monitor video images on the camcorder using the viewfinder.
10. Snapshot Button. Used for starting the recording of still images
11. Zoom Lever. Used for zooming to the Tele (T) or wide (W) end of the lens
12. Microphone Holder. Used for mounting an external microphone
13. Knob. Used for locking the microphone into place
14. External Microphone

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LCD Side View
1. Built –In Microphone
2. Lens Cover Switch. Use the lens cover switch to open or close the lens cover
3. Manual Ring.
4. ND Filter Switch. Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10
5. Gain Switch. For selecting one of the three light sensitivity levels
6. White Balance Selection Switch. For selecting one of the three types of white balance
7. Card Slot A/B Selection Button. Used to select between Card Slot A or Card Slot B
8/11. Card Slot A/B Access Lamp. When an SDcard is inserted the access lamp of the selected
slot lights up
9/10. Card Slot A/B. Slots for SD cards. Openthe door to insert SD card
12. Full Auto Selection Button. For setting the shooting mode to the Full Auto or Manual Mode
Full Auto Mode:Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and white balanceare adjusted automatically.
Manual Mode:Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance are still adjusted automatically until each setting is changed
manually.
13. {AF/MF} Focusing Mode Selection Button. Used to set the focusing mode to auto or manual
14. Focus/Zoom ring Switch. Used to set the manual ring to focus or zoom adjustment

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15/16. User 1/User 2 Button. Used to set special features for each user.
17. CH-1/CH-2 Audio Level Adjustment Knobs. Used to set the audio recordinglevel. CH-1
knob is for audio Channel 1,and CH-2 knob is for audio Channel 2.
18. CH-1/CH-2 Audio Select Switches. Used to choose between auto and manual audio level
adjustment. Top switch is for CH-1, and bottomswitchis for CH-2.
19. Input 1/Input2 Audio Source Selection Switches. Used to select the signal input type for
audio Channels 1 & 2. Left switchis for Channel 1; Right switch is for Channel 2. Choose from
the following settings depending on the type of equipment connected to each Input jack:
Line: Use when connecting an audio device (mixer, DVD player, etc.) or other equipment to the Input
channel
Mic: Use when connecting a microphone to the Input channel
Mic + 48V: Use when connecting the supplied microphone to the Input channel. Also use when connecting
a microphone that requires a +48 V power supply (phantom Microphone).
20. CH-2 Input Switch. Used to specify which audio input (Input 1 or Input 2) gets output
through CH-2 (the Right audio channel). The audio fromInput 1 ALWAYS gets output through
CH-1 (the Left audio channel). This switch determines if it also gets output through CH2.