JVC GY-X2B User manual

JVC
Instructions
3-CCD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA WITH S-VHS VTR
GY-X2B
QUICK USE GUIDE
Table of Contents....
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Adjustment before Shooting ................ccseccrerees
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Intemal Filter..........cecceceee ae
VTR Setup/Tape Format ...........cscesesecsessescerseee
White Balance/FAW ........scsseccsssssessseserserseccsnes 31
Shooting Operation
Basic SHOOting ...........ccsccssscscsesessseessesseseoeseeaes 33 |
Edit Point Search ............:sccesscsscsssessesssecesseersees 37
Playback and Tracking ...........sssscssereceeseesesseers 36 |
Quick Recording
(ALC + FAW + Auto Iris + Record)............0. 35
in Case of Difficulties ..................scccccsscessssesssseeees 49
Advanced Functions
VTR: = Auto/Quick Editing ...........ssesseeees 38
Insert Editing
Review Playback .........ccsecseseseneeee 38
Time Code Generator (SA-R200)......
Camera : Electronic Shutter ................. os
Normal Auto White Balance ..............
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Camcorder Indications, Controls, Connectors
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VTR Controls .......
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Audio Monitor, Control, indicators ........ roe
On Screen Status and Auto Display ..................
Input/Output : Video, Audio, Power ...... a
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Viewfinder ............0008
Warning Functions ......
Preparation/nstaliiation ..... 36
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LONS MOUNTING .........cesseccsesessscscseesesersorseseeserecs
Power, Battery/AC Adapter ............scssseceees
Microphones ..............:cessssesee sate
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Specifications, Accessories, Dimensions ..... 50-52
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No.
which is located on the top
frame. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No. GY-X2B
The photograph shows the GY-X2B video camera Serial No.
with an optional lens (YH13X7.5K12).
FO rc Te eR ON NE LEER eae me?

WARNINGS
j CAUTION f
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC.
SHOCK,
O 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
sufficient
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.
Due
to
design
modifications,
data
given
in
this
instruction
book
are
subject
to
possible
change
without
prior
notice.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE
OU
D'ELECTROCUTION,
NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A
L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
LITHIUM
BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
MARKING
REPLACE
BATTERY
WITH
MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC
(OR
PANASONIC)
CR2025.
USE
OF
ANOTHER
BATTERY
MAY
PRESENT
A
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION.
LITHIUM
BATTERY
DISPOSAL
MARKING
WARNING
—
THE
BATTERY
USED
IN
THIS
DEVICE
MAY
PRESENT
A
FIRE
OR
CHEMICAL
BURN
HAZARD
IF
MISUSED.
DO
NOT
RECHARGE,
DISASSEMBLE,
HEAT
ABOVE
100°C
(212°F)
OR
INCINERATE.
DISPOSE
OF
USED
BATTERY
PROMPTLY.
KEEP
AWAY
FROM
CHILDREN.
DO
NOT
DISASSEMBLE
AND
DO
NOT
DISPOSE
OF
IN
FIRE.
information
for
Canada
This
product
complies
with
D.O.C
limits
(C.R.C.,
C.
1374)
pertaining
to
class
B
digital
apparatus.
Renseignement
pour
Canada
Ce
produit
est
conforme
aux
normes
du
M.D.C.
(C.R.C.,
ch.
1374)
s'appliquant
aux
appareils
numériques
de
classe
B.
POWER SYSTEM
This
color
video
camera
should
be
used
with
12
V
DC
only.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
electric
shocks
and
fire
hazards,
do
NOT
use
other than specified power source.
Systéme d'alimentation
Cette
caméra
vidéo
couleur
ne
doit
étre
utilisée
que
sur
tension continue de 12 V.
Attention:
Pour
éviter
tout
risque
d'incendie
ou
d'électrocution,
n'utilisez
aucune
autre
source
d'alimentation.
Changes
or
modifications
not
approved
by
JVC
could
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
JVC
GY-X2B
3-CCD
Full
Size
Professional
S
Camcorder.
To
gain
maximum
benefit
from
the
camera,
it
is
suggested
that
you
study
this
booklet
carefully.
After
reading,
retain
it
for
future
reference.
FEATURES
e
S-VHS
High-Resolution
Pictures
S-VHS
recording
circuitry
for
high-quality
pictures
with
hori-
zontal
resolution
of
more
than
400
lines.
e@
Hi-Fi
Stereo
Sound
With
rotary
FM
Hi-Fi
audio
heads,
the
GY-X2B
offers
Hi-Fi
Stereo
sound
recording
with
superior
frequency
response,
greater
dynamic
range,
and
improved
wow
&
flutter
perform-
ance.
2-channel
linear
audio
with
Dolby*
noise
reduction
system
is
also
provided.
*
Dolby
noise
reduction
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corportion.
“DOLBY”
and
the
double-D
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laborato-
ries
Licensing
Corporation.
e Rugged Diecast Body
Rugged
integrated
construction
with
newly-designed
diecast
aluminum
body
for
improved
durability
and
reliability.
e
Easy-to-see
LCD
Panel
with
Backlight
A
built-in
LCD
panel
is
provided
for
display
of
lap
time/tape
counter,
remaining
tape
time,
audio
levels,
battery
duration,
hour
meter,
warning
indications.
Backlight
capability
allows
easy
checking
even
in
dimly-lit
places.
e
Rotary
erase
head
and
AEF
function
permit
noiseless
as-
semble editing.
e
Auto
Review
function
for
quick
recording
review
e
Insert
recording
function
for
replacing
video
and
Hi-Fi
sound
on a pre-recorded tape
e
Built-in
speaker
for
sound
monitoring.
e
With
the
optional
SA-R200
time
code
generator,
time
code
recording is possible.
e
JVC
utilizes
newly
developed
broadcast
1/2
inch
CCDs
with
high
750
line
resolution,
high
sensitivity
of
F8
at
2000
Ix
and
a
superb
signal
to
noise
ratio
of
62
dB
at
0
dB
gain.
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e LOLUX captures scenes never before possible because of
low lighting conditions.
In this mode the CCD chip is maximized for low light
sensitivity. This Super Sensitivity is ideal for special shooting
conditions with almost no lighting.
Good color balance is maintained even down to 1.5 Ix illu-
mination.
@ Quick record mode for emergency recording with a single
touch of a button. Exposure is controlled automatically with
variable shutter, gain and iris. White balance is also continu-
ously adjusted.
@ Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit
Multi-zone iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris posi-
tion even in backlit conditions or when a bright subject moves
in a frame. Over-under level switchable.
e Electronic shutter with speeds of 1/100, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000 and 1/2000 second
e Safety Zone Indication
In addition to center mark on/off capability, safety zone
indication for the 16 : 9 screen format is available.
e Zebra pattern video level indication
CONTENTS
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Safety Precautions .....
JVC Product Safety...
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Standard System Configuration .........sscssssssseesseesessssseservese .
Precautions
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Moisture ..... we 4
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Gain, Noise ....... wae D
Video cassettes .... woe
Tape Protection ......s.ceccscecssssssssessssessssssesssussssvssssetecessvessssassesecsess 5
Controls, Indicators, Connectors
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Camera controls ...........00 a 8
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VTR S@t UP COMPOS .....scsescssssesssesessesessesssssceesetesssssssssscsessessnecese 12
VTR indicators/AUdIO CONTTOl ............ssscsescssssssessssessssecsestscscsescneees 14
Input and Output: Video, Audio, Power ........ccscssssscscessessecceceseee 16
Lens (YH13X7.5K12) .......eesesscscssscssessseesessesesecsercesasecarsesesersensers 18
VIGWEINGER ........s.sssserosscsscoscsssssssssssonssssssenseesseesessssenansesenesssessecesavess 19
Status display ..........ecsssssesssssssssssssecsssesesssssssersnsssessescssseasates 20
Automatic display 0.0... csssssssecscsssecsssessssseesesesssssssesssecsevesses 21
Warning functions
Camera WAIMingS ......ssssscsececssscssesessssecsecsesssersessssessssesesesacsas 22
VTR SYMPtOMs INdICATIONS ..........ssesessssesesesssssssssssvenrerstsceeeees 23
Precaution/Installation
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Microphones
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Other Microphone .........sscsssscsssssssecessessesseseseveresessseesssecesssaveere 26
Power supply ;
Battery (NB-G1/Flat shape type) ..............cccsessessssssssecesecsenes 27
AC adapter oo... eecesessssceessseeaes
Tripod mounting ..............00
Cassette loading, ejecting
Adjustments Before Shootin
Camera control settings for adjustment ............scccccsssssssesesseeesaee 29
Set ViOWfinder ..........cssessesscecccsesssssessesecesssseserssssssssseeveecessceserereces 30
Adjusting back fOCUS «00.0.0... ssssssssssssseeeessscssssssessesecesectensecessersees 30
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Format setti we B2
The audio level is indicated in the viewfinder.
Highly reliable XLR connectors for audio input. Input circuit
utilizes balanced input system that is less affected by exter-
nal noise.
e Retake function with edit searching for easy checking of
recordings at normal speed
e@ Built-in genlock circuit for system synchronization
e With its dual output system, the camera output can be
connected directly to an external recorder.
e Y/C output connector
e Earphone jack
e Color temperature conversion filters for “3200 K”, “5600 K”
and “5600 K + ND”
e Variable scan.
Flicker bars in the display image of computer monitors are
caused by the differing scan rate of the computer monitors.
The Variable Scan function can minimize this effect by tun-
ing the camera shutter speed to the precise scan rate of the
display screen. The smail increments range from 60.1 Hz to
2084.6 Hz (1/60.1 sec to 1/2084.6 sec).
Page
Shooting Operation
Normal shooting operation .........ccsessssscssssesessssssns sesseesssssseressenece 33
Quick recording ..........cse0 .. 35
Enhanced ALC system..... w 35
Tape playback ...........cccccsses .. 36
Tape tracking (Playback) ........... a 36
Tape timer/Time code display ... wae 87
“Retake” Edit point Search .......ccsscsssssceccsesescsesenassescssscsesseces sees 37
Advanced Functions
VTR
Auto edit (Seamless in camera editing) .........0esssssccsesessseceee 38
Auto setting (seamless, but slow) ............ . 38
Quick setting (Quick, but not seamless) .. » 38
Effects of Quick or Auto SettingS .........ccsue cee wa 38
Auto review (Review + Auto or Quick edit ready) .... .. 38
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Iris
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Multizone iris ........
Electronic shutter ..
Operation ............. as
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Studio use
CONNECTION .........secessescoesessessscsssoessonsseesasosoran sotesssccsesessse ses
Genlock ............000 fis
Video level indication 0.0... .secsesssessessssssssssssrne eesteesssecarsasesess
SA-R200 Time code generator
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Controls/indicators
Operation
TIME COdE SEttING .....ccscecessecsesssessesssessssesson eoeretessecessnsas ees
User bits... eaavans
SA-R200 specifications .........cccessessssscsecssseotnn one
Remote trigger/Zoom servo control (HZ-ZS13BU) ....
JVC service function
in Case of Difficulties ........
Accessory list ............00.
GY-X2B Specifications...
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SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
The
standard
configuration
of
the
GY-X2B
is
as
shown
below.
STANDARD
CONFIGURATION
Camera head
Provided microphone
1.5-inch viewfinder
Tripod base KA-510
PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
e
Use
only
the
optional
NB-G1
Battery
Pack
or
the
optional
AA-P250
AC
Power
Adapter.
e
Do
not
modify
the
unit
or
operate
it
without
cover
panel
to
prevent
danger.
@
When
there
is
any
abnormality
(abnormal
noise, smell,
smoke,
etc.)
with
the
unit,
immediately
turn
the
power
off
and
con-
tact
your
nearest
JVC-authorized
service
agent.
e
Do
not
damage
or
fray
the
power
cord.
Otherwise,
this
will
cause
leakage
or
electrical
shock.
e
if
the
camera
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
leave
the
power
cord
disconnected
for
reasons
of
Safety.
e@
If
there
is
a
danger
of
being
struck
by
lightning
during
out-
door
shooting,
evacuate
to
a
safe
place
immediately.
HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS
e Supply voltage
Make
sure
that
the
power
is
between
11.5
V
and
15
V
DC.
If
the
power
voltage
is
too
low,
abnormal
color
and
increased
noise
could
occur.
Do
not
exceed
15
V
DC
in
any
case,
or
the unit could be damaged.
e
Where
there
are
strong
electromagnetic
waves
or
magnet-
ism,
for
example
near
a
radio
or
TV
transmitter,
transformer,
motor,
etc.,
the
picture
may
contain
noise
and
the
colors
may
be
incorrect.
e@
When
a
wireless
microphone
or
wireless
microphone
tuner
is
used
near
the
camera,
the
tuner
could
pick
up
noise.
In
such
a
case,
select
another
channel.
e
Cleaning
the
body:
Wipe
body
with
a
dry,
soft
cloth
(such
as
cheesecloth).
When
it
is
extremely
dirty,
soak
the
cloth
in
a
solution
of
neutral
detergent,
wring
it
out
and
then
wipe.
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.
If
the
equipment
is
soiled
with
water,
oil,
solvent,
etc.,
wipe
over
with
soft
cloth
or
cotton
first,
then
clean
with
gauze,
etc.
soaked
in
denatured
alcohol.
VTR
e Influence of vibrations
When
tapes
are
played
back
in
a
place
subject
to
excessive
vibrations,
color
pictures
may
not
be
obtained.
@
Moisture
condensation
prevents
use
of
the
unit.
e
You
have
observed
that
pouring
a
cold
liquid
into
a
glass
will
Cause
drops
of
water
to
form
on
the
glass’s
outer
surface.
This
same
phenomenon
occurs
on
the
head
drum
of
a
video
recorder
when
the
recorder
is
moved
from
a
cool
place
to
a
warm
place,
after
heating
in
a
cold
room,
under
extremely
humid
conditions
or
in
a
place
directly
subjected
to
the
cool
air
from
an
air
conditioner.
e
Moisture
on
the
head
drum
can
cause
severe
damage
to
the
video
tape,
and
can
lead
to
internal
damage
to
the
recorder
itself.
e
If
moisture
condensation
occurs
on
the
head
drum,
a
con-
densation
waming
appears
in
the
recorder
LCD
and
the
unit
enters
the
Stop
mode,
unable
to
function.
In
such
a
case,
wait
for
a
few
hours
until
the
indicator
disappears.

Operate Off Circuit with Battery Operation
e When the battery is depleted in battery-powered operation,
the OPERATE indicator starts blinking with red color and a
warning beep is heard from the earphone. If you continue
operation, the Operate Off function is executed automatically
to protect the unit. If this happens, replace the battery with a
fully-charged one.
e ‘f the Operate Off function is activated in the Record-Pause
mode, the tape remains loaded due to the auto recording lock
function.
LENS
e@ The camera lens should be protected externally with a Clear
or UV filter against accidental scratching, touching or dirt.
The external lens cap should be used whenever possible.
e@ When the lens is changed, take special care to avoid con-
taminating the inner lens surface and camera gate/optical
block area with moisture or dust.
CAMERA
CCD Smear and Blooming
@ Due to the physical structure of the CCD in this camera it is
possible to induce vertical streaking or smear when shooting
an extremely bright light source.
e Another effect is the expansion of light around a bright light
or object called Blooming.
Just as you protect your image against lens flare (internal
lens reflections); please be careful when shooting a bright
light source.
Smear
(Vertical pale streaking appearing
at high luminous object)
High luminous object
(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)
Blooming
(Blurring in highlight)
Monitor screen
Gain, Noise
@
Higher
levels
of
output
gain
result
in
a
decrease
in
the
signal
to
noise
ratio,
possibly
resulting
in
a
noisy
picture.
Moire or Aliasing
e
Shooting
stripes
or
fine
patterns
may
cause
a
jagged
effect
or
a
banding
in
fine
mesh
patterns.
Try
repositioning
the
lens
zoom
to
change
the
frequency
of
the
detail
information
and
eliminate
the
distortions.
@ High Temperatures
e
High
temperatures
can
cause
CCD
sensor
pixels
to
malfunc-
tion
with
the
effect
of
white
dots
in
the
image.
This
condition
could
damage
the
CCD,
and
certainly
raises
the
“fixed
pattern”
noise
level
that
CCDs
have
thus
giving
a noisy
picture.
VIDEO CASSETTE HANDLING
e
The
GY-X2B
employs
only
cassette
carrying
the
S-VHS
and
the
VHS
marks.
e
Recording
onto
prerecorded
tapes
automatically
erases
the
previously
recorded
video
and
audio
signals.
e An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
e
Do
not
load
and
unload
the
cassette
repeatedly
without
al-
lowing
the
tape
to
run
at
all.
This
will
slacken
the
tape
and
thereby
damage
it.
e
Make
certain
before
loading
the
cassette
that
the
tape
is
not
slackened.
If
there
is
any
slack,
turn
the
supply
gear
on
the
cassette
in the
direction
of
the
arrow
to
take
up
slack.
e
The
cassette
is
equipped
with
a
safety
tab
to
prevent
acci-
dental
erasure.
When
the tab
is
removed,
recording
is
im-
possible.
If
you
wish
to
record
on
a
cassette
whose
tab
has
been
removed,
use
adhesive
tape
to
reseal
the
slot.
e
To
avoid
excessive
exposure
to
dust
and
fingerprints,
do
not
open
the
front
tape
cover.
e
It
may
not
be
possible
to
record
on
the
first
5-second
section
of
a
new
tape
due
to
winding
margin.
Turn supply side reel in
the direction of arrow.
Safety tab to prevent
erroneous erasing
Storage of Cassettes
e Avoid exposing the cassettes to direct sunlight, keep them
away from heaters.
e Avoid storing the cassettes in humid or dusty places.
e Do not drop the cassettes. Do not expose them to violent
vibrations or shocks.
e Do not expose the cassettes to strong magnetic fields (near
a motor, transformer or magnet).
e Place the cassettes in cassette cases and position them
verttically.
Tape Protection
e
Do
not
leave
the
unit
in
the
Record-Pause
mode
for
too
long
to
avoid
discharging
the
battery
and
to
protect
the
tape.
e
When
using
this
unit
as
a
camera
alone,
remove
the
cassette
to
protect
the
tape.
e To protect the tape in the Record-Pause mode, tape tension
is slackened automatically and, after about 30 minutes, drum
rotation stops and then, “OPERATE” LED will be blink with
green color.
e To re-start recording, press the REC button, or turn the
camera section’s operation switch in the order of “VTR ST-
BY” — “SAVE1” — “ST-BY” to engage the Record-Pause
mode.
e
During
extended
still
playback,
tape
action
is
as
follows.
Elapsed time
Approx.
3
min.
30
sec.
Advances
a
few
frames.
Approx.
7 min.
Advances
a
few
frames.
Approx.
10
min.
30
sec.
Stops
completely.
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TE eT ED

CONTROLS,
INDICATORS
AND
CONNECTORS
Carrying
handle
@
Battery
holder
@
Edit
search
button
©
Monitor
speaker
@
Battery
release
button
@
[QUICK
REC]
Quick-recording
start/stop
trigger
Use
this
button
as
a
quick-recording
start/stop
trigger.
Recording
starts
immediately
when
this
button
is
pressed,
with
ALC
and
auto-iris
forcibly
engaged.
White
balance
will
also
be
automatically
adjusted
accordingly.
In
this
mode,
the
electronic
shutter
and
variable
scan
mode
cannot
be
used.
Variable
shutter
is
automatically
engaged.
Pressing
this
button
again
or
button
@
releases
the
quick-
recording
mode
and
engages
the
Record-Pause
mode.
Use
this
function
only
in
an
emergency.
Allow
10
seconds
or
more
after
the
power
has
been
switched
on,
otherwise
this
function
will
not
operate
correctly.
© [VTR] Recording start/stop trigger
Use
this
button
located
on
the
camera
head
front
section
and
the
lens
as
a
normal
shooting
start/stop
trigger.
Recording
will
start
about
2
seconds
after
the
button
has
been
pressed.
Pressing
it
again
engages
the
Record-Pause
mode. (See illustration on next page.)
Accessory shoe
———
—_ @ ane |
Aws ei
——— [|
— |
|
ON
|
sT-BY
REC
PAUSE
Yes
|
ON
|
saves
Lights
stop
{|
No
|
Yes
~—||
Yess
No
STOP
No
Quick-recording start/stop trigger
Power switch and Power indicator
Quick recording | VTR display
@ [EDIT SEARCH] Edit search buttons
Allow
forward
or
reverse
search
at
normal
speed
while
in
the
Record-Pause
mode.
Use
this
function
to
determine
the
start
point
of
a
retake.
The
search
picture
can
be
viewed
on
the
viewfinder screen.
REV
:
For
reverse
search
at
normal
speed.
FWD
:
For
forward
search
at
normal
speed.
© Monitor speaker
Outputs
sound
according
to
the
setting
of
the
AUDIO
INPUT
SELECT,
AUDIO
OUT,
and
MONITOR
OUT
switches.
In
the
Playback
mode,
the
tape’s
playback
sound
can
be
moni-
tored.
Sound
level
can
be
adjusted
by
the
MONITOR
LEVEL
control.
Warning
beeps
are
also
emitted
from
this
speaker
together
with
the
monitor
sound.
(Waming
sound
level
cannot
be
adjusted.)
Connecting
an
earphone
to
the
EARPHONE
jack
defeats
sound
output
from
the
speaker.

CAMERA HEAD FRONT SECTION
© Cable clamp
© 12-pin lens connector
@ Recording start/stop trigger
© Battery holder
Shown here is the standard battery holder. This can be used
for Flat shape type and JVC NB-G1 batteries.
The 4-pin 12 V DC connector has priority over this battery
holder.
Other manufacturer's battery holders can be attached in-
stead.
@ Battery release button
Open the cover while this button is pressed.
© [LENS] 12-pin lens connector
For use with a lens having a 12-pin connector.
Pino. Function | Pin No. Funcion
RET switch IRIS position
VTR start
GND
LENS AUTO
IRIS control
12 VDC
© Cable clamp
For fixing lens cable, etc.
® Viewfinder base and slide retaining ring
Attach the 1.5-inch viewfinder to this base and secure it with
the slide retaining ring.
|
sii
( + _—__——______-® Filter turret
Viewfinder base and
slide retaining ring
|
Viewfinder connector (6-pin)
i
i
>. 9 Lens mount ring
Video level indicator
on/off switch
Auto white balance switch
@® [VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pins)
Connect the viewfinder cable.
@® [FILTER] Filter turret
Selects the filter setting for color conversion and ND.
1. (8200K): For shooting indoors, or outdoors when illumi-
nation is insufficient.
2. (5600K): For shooting outdoors.
3. (5600K and ND filter): For shooting outdoors on sunny
days.
® Lens mount ring
For retaining the lens.
@® [ZEBRA] Video level indicator on/off switch
Set this to ON to obtain the video level indication on the
viewfinder screen.
@® [AUTO] Auto white balance switch
Push
the
switch
toward
“WHT”
to
initiate
the
auto
white
bal-
ance procedure. The switch need not be pushed continuously.

' CAMERA CONTROLS
©
Iris
correct
select
—_—uiig
switch
@ Status display mode Select
switch/Safety zone mode
select switch
ST-BY SAVE! SAVE2
© [GAIN] Sensitivity select switch
Electronically
boosts
light
sensitivity
when
there
is
insuffi-
cient illumination on the subject.
0dB : Normal
ea
Joos
dB
:
Boosted
to
approximately
3
times
eee
a as much
18
dB:
Boosted
to
approximately
8
times
as much
LOLUX gain button
® Shutter speed button
Variable scan mode select switch
White balance mode select switch
Camera/Color bars select switch
®
[DISP.
SELECT]
Status
display
mode
select
switch
Switches
the
viewfinder
indications
of
the
camera's
setting
Status.
Push
it
up
to
switch
the
displays
as
follows.
ie
Display
0
—
Display
1
—
Display
2
4
See “Status Display’ on page 20.
[ZONE]
Safety
zone
mode
select
switch
Selects
the
safety
zone
indication
on
the
viewfinder
screen.
Push
it
down
to
switch
the
safety
zone
indications
as
follows.
“OFF”
(no
indication),
to
“MODE1”,
“MODE2”
and
“MODE3”.
See
“Safety
Zone
Indication”
on
page
21.

@ [IRIS] IRIS CORRECT SELECT switch
IRIS switch can be used to adjust the exposure system to
over or under exposure by about a half F stop.
OVER for continued over exposure
NORMAL for normal exposure
UNDER for continued under exposure
Many conditions can cause the detection mode to expose
high or low, such as back lit or spot lit situations.
@® [LOLUX] LOLUX gain button
LOLUX gain gives extremely low light level sensitivity for
special applications. The spec is the equivalent of F1.4 at 1.5
Ix,
LOLUX operation takes priority over normal gain operation.
Pressing it again restores the previous mode. In the LOLUX
mode, the ALC (automatic level control) in the Quick-record-
ing mode is not available.
@® [SPEED - (V. SCAN) - SHUTTER]
Shutter speed button/Variable scan mode select switch
The OFF switch position engages the normal 1/60-second
speed. Normally use this speed.
The ON switch position engages selected shutter speeds.
Turning the shutter switch ON while pressing the speed
button engages variable scan.
Shutter speed button:
Each time this button is pressed, the shutter speed changes
to 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, then back to 1/100
second.
i 1/100 — 1/250 — 1/500 — 1/1000 — 1/2000 =
This removes blurring when shooting fast-moving objects. To
return to 1/60 second, press the switch to OFF.
* In areas with a 50 Hz power line, select “1/100” to reduce
flickering under fluorescent light.
* When powered, the shutter speed remains the same as
selected before the power was turned off. When restarting
shooting, be sure to check the shutter speed.
Variable scan mode:
* Turning the shutter switch ON while keeping the speed
button pressed engages the variable scan mode.
To change the shutter speed, release the speed button,
then press it again. Each time the button is pressed, the
shutter speed changes. Keeping the button pressed auto-
matically advances the speed.
Even if the power is turned off, the selected shutter speed
is retained in memory.
This mode is used for shooting images on a computer
monitor whose scanning speed is different from the cam-
era’s normal shutter speed. This mode covers vertical
scanning frequencies ranging from 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz.
However, it cannot respond to monitors with slower scan-
ning frequencies (such as 50 Hz).
* Service Information:
“AUTO 2" position can be alloted to “FAW” (Full Time Auto White) by
changing the internal switch setting.
For detail, referto “1.7 Switches on CP board - @ ALC/FAW switch”
in page 1-4 of the service manual. :
[W. BAL] White balance mode select switch
AUTO 1, AUTO 2: White balance is set to the memory auto-
matically ajusted with switch ®.
White balance is set to the preset stand-
ard (corresponding to a color temperature
of 3200K with filter control set to 1 and
5600 K when set to 2).
Independent white balance settings can be stored in the
AUTO 1 and AUTO 2 positions.
PRESET:
@ [MODE] Camera/Color bars select switch
Selects the recording or output signal.
CAM: Camera signal
BARS : Color bars signal

VTR CONTROLS
Top
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F
(TTS
@VTR control
cover/uniock
Rec/Insert
button
@ Eject button Tally lamp
@®
Stop
button
Tally
lamp
on/off
switch
@
Rewind/Search
button
Pause
button
@®
Play
button
Fast-Forward/Search
button
Bottom
Power breaker release button
10