JVC GY-X2BU - S-vhs 3-ccd Camcorder Less Lens User manual

3-CCD COLOR VIDEO
CAMCORDER
Full-size S-VHS Professional Camcorder with Three High-
resolution CCDs 1.5 lux Shooting Capability
Shown with an optional lens

3-CCD S-VHS CAMCORDER
for Professional
The dashing GY-X2BU sets new standards for
camcorder design. It comes packed with a
wide array of advanced functions, yet it
features an exceptionally economical and
user-friendly design concept. Three 1/2"
CCDs, supported by JVC's MICRO-LENS
technology, produce sharp resolution and
highisensitivity. And, in
the LOLUX mode, you
can capture great
pictures even with
illumination as low as
1.5 lux. At the recording
side, the full-size drum
S-VHS VTR with its two
Flying Erase Heads
and rotary FM hi-fi
audio heads provides
uncompromising
sound and picture quality. As you'd expect from JVC, the GY-X2BU is an
exercise in ergonomic excellence. Perfectly balanced with intelligently
arranged controls and a generously padded shoul~er rest, it is easy to operate,
even in the toughest conditions. The GY-X2BU -Vou don't deserve less.

variable gain and varia~le shutter. Now
you can shoot continu4>usly from a dark
hallway to the bright owtdoors without
the need to change gain, iris or NO filter.
There is also a Full Timle Auto White
(FAW) circuit, which tr",cks color
temperature automatiqally, so an
operator can follow a s~bject moving
from incandescent to fluorescent to
outdoor light without a~justing white
balance or changing t~e filter wheel.
Just point and shoot. ! .Electronic Shutter
The GY-X2BU offers a wide range of
shutter settings covering all conceivable
shooting conditions. Press the shutter
speed button and the electronic shutter
lets you select speeds from 1/100 to
1/2000 sec. Simply touch the NORMAL
button to return to the standard speed of
1/60sec.
.LOLUX t.5lux
LOLUX is a remarkable innovation that
lets you shoot with almost no light.
Now, you can capture superb pictures with
excellent color balance at a mere 1.51ux
illumination. A push of a button activates
the LOLUX mode, which increases
sensitivity with almost no increase in
noise. Exceptionally high sensitivity of
1.51ux results from combining electronic
gain boost and unique dual pixel readout
technology.
.Continuous Auto Black
A new CAB (Continuous Auto Black)
circuit that allows continuous correction
of black balance by sampling CCD's
optical black has been introduced. This
assures perfect black balance under
changing environments without the
need to interrupt the shooting to
perform black balance.
.Multi-Zone Iris Weighting
The Multi-Zone Iris Weighting system
features a new detection method that
gives preference to oqjects at the
central and lower portipns of the picture.
This provides highly accurate auto iris
exposures under the full gamut of
shooting conditions, even if a bright
subject moves into thEi picture.
NORMAL
.Viewfinder Status Overlay
The handy Viewfinder Status Overlay
displays key information directly to the
operator through the viewfinder,
including audio levels, accumulated or
remaining recording time, VTR
operation, as well as battery voltage and
camera setup parameters.
Display Mode-2
.VariableScan View
The Variable Scan View function allows
flicker-free shooting of a CAT, even
when the vertical scan rate is different
from the camera's. Electronic shutter
increments can be set over 305 steps
from 1/60.1 sec. to 1/2084.6 sec.
LOLUX .Tripod Base
The handy tripod base of the GY-X2BU
provides quick, secure attachment with
a positive automatic locking mechanism.
No separate locking lever is needed and
release requires just a flip of a simple
lever at the side.
.Quick Recording Mode
Sometimes losing a few seconds can
mean losing a shot. That's why JVC
developed the Quick Record Mode.
When turned on, the camera is set to
the auto iris mode, even if the Jens is set
to manual. Also activated is Automatic
Level Control (ALC) with Extended
Electronic Iris (EEl) which provides both
.External Microphone
Two external microphones can be easily
connected to the GY-X2U via the two
XLR connectors or one stereo microphone
can be mounted via a 6-pin connector.
.New Shoulder Pad
A newly designed, 1/2. sculpted
shoulder pad ensures comfort and
stability when shooting.
WHITE BAL
FILTER
SHUTTER
GAIN
IRIS LEVEL
AUTO1
5.6K + NO
NORMAL
OdB
NORMAL

warning indications. The LCD is backlit
for quick easy reading under all lighting
conditions.
assure optimum video resolution when
played back on JVC professional VTRs.
.Ergonomic Design
Excellent ergonomics was a key
consideration in the GY-X2BU design.
The camera head is designed to be both
lightweight and durable. The body itself
is smoothly molded for improved "feel"
so that the camcorder becomes a
natural exten$ion of the operator's body.
Weight is also perfectly balanced.
Naturally, all switches and controls are
optimally located for easy finger-tip
operation.
.ALU
Automatic Level Up improves multi-
generation chroma signal to noise ratio.
This circuit, found only on JVC
professional VCR's, records low level
chroma signals at higher than normal
level. During playback, the ACC circuit
compresses the chroma back to its
normal level. Tape noise is also
compressed by the same amount, thus
producing far less chroma noise.
.Auto Review Function
With the Auto Review function you can
quickly review the last two seconds of
footage shot. Once the footage is
played, the GY-X2BU then re-enters the
Record-Pause mode. There is also a
handy safety feature. To protect the tape
and video heads, the tape is unloaded
and the unit enters the Stop mode if the
Insert-Pause mode remains active for
more than 10 minutes.
.Built-in Speaker
The GY-X2BU features an integrated
speaker to monitor a~dio and warning
signal during recording and review the
sound-track.
.Optional Internal Plug-in SA-R200U
Time Code Generator
To boost post-production efficiency and
permit program-logging, we offer a
plug-in Time Code Generator board
(SA-R200U) as an option. Using it you
can record SMPTE-standard, LTC or
VITC time code. The board is internally
mounted to save space and minimize
weight. The sophisticated design means
you can record additional data in user
bits with an internal real-time clock.
.Insert Edit Function
The GY-X2BU's easy-to-use insert-
recording capability allows previously
recorded video and Hi-Fi audio signals
to be accurately replaced with new
material.
.Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
With its rotary FM hi-fi audio heads, the
GY-X2BU delivers superb quality sound
recording. There is greater dynamic
range, enhanced frequency response,
and improved wow and flutter. It also
includes two linear audio channels with
Dolby<11noise reduction.
*Dolby noise reduction manufacturedunder license
from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol aretrademarks
of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.
.Full-sized Drum with Two Rotary
Erase Heads and Advanced
Editing Function (AEF)
Flying Erase Heads plus Advanced Editing
Function (AEF) guarantee professional
quality in-camera edits. Two Flying Erase
Heads also allow insert edit capability
for clean in and out edit points. The
Advanced Edit Function synchronizes
the tape to the incoming video during a
1.5 second preroll. This guarantees field
accurate editing eliminating the possibility
of whip edits. For faster shooting, 0.5
second preroll is available. The full-sized
drum allows for smooth, stress free tape
path, minimizing jitter and eliminating
any possible tape damage.
.Retake Function by Edit Search
The Retake Function allows you to check
the recorded picture without leaving the
Record-Pause mode. Simply decide the
point where you want to start the next
take, while checking the search picture
at normal speed in either direction.
.Built-in Genlock Circuit
The GY-X2BU accepts composite video
signals or black burst via the camera's
GENLOCK INPUT. Genlocking then
synchronizes multiple camera signals
processed through an SEG for fades,
mixes, wipes and other effects.
.Power Supply
For maximum versatility, the GY-X2BU
can be powered from either its internal
battery pack or anAC supply via the
optional M-P250U AC Power Adapter.
NB-G1 U battery packs can be installed
in seconds and give approximately 40
minutes continuous operating time. In
addition, flat type batteries can be used
.Easy-to-read Backlit LCD Panel
Key information is displayed on an LCD
display including lap time/tape counter,
remaining tape time, audio levels,
battery life, hour meter and other
.Other Features
.Rugged die-cast body
.y /C output connector
.Earphone jack
.Retake function with edit searching
.Dual output system allows camera
output to be connected directly to an
external recorder
.Safety zone indication available for the
16:9 screen format, in addition to the
center mark on/off capability
.Auto EO Function
The Auto EO Function records high and
low frequency reference signals to

Editing on Your Desk
to Spare
(SimulatedTV pictures)

~ [AUDIO REC LEVEL 1/L, 2/R] Recording
level controls
4i) [COUNTER] Counter indicator
t) [LAP TIME] Lap time indicator
fm)[T. REMAIN] Remaining tape time
indicator
(I) Timer counter and counter mode indicator
(f) [AUTO OFF] Auto off indicator
@I[SERVO LOCK] Servo lock indicator
~ [DEW] Condensation indicator
~ [HOLD] Hold indicator
~ Audio level meter
(j [BAn] Battery capacity indicator
<mI[S-VHS] S-VHS indicator
(j) [VITC] VITC indicator
fj) [LTC] LTC indicator
.[DC INPUT] DC input terminal (4-pin)
~ [EARPHONE] Earphone jack (mono)
fiI [AUDIO INPUT 1/L, 2/R] Audio input
connectors
tI [AUDIO OUT 1/L, 2/R] Audio output
connectors (RCA)
fj [y /C OUT] y /C358 video output
connector (7-pin)
~ [VIDEO OUT] Video output connector
(BNC)
" [SELECT] Video output select switch
fi) Cassette holder
fiI [MIC] Microphone connector (6-pin)
tm>[SC 0" 120" 240"] SC phase switch
ti [SC FINE] SC phase control
1$ [H PHASE] H. phase control
@)[GENLOCK INPUT] External reference
signal input connector (BNC)
q Powerswitch and Powerindicator
, [QUICKREC]Quick-recordingstart/stop
*trigger
[VTR] Recording start/stop trigger
[EDIT SEARCH] Edit search retake
buttons
.Monitor speaker
.Battery holder
.Battery holder unlock button
.[LENS] 12-pin lens connector
.Cable clamp
~ Viewfinder base and slide retaining ring
.[VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pin)
.[FILTER] Filter turret
.Lens mount ring
411[ZEBRA] Video level indicator on/off
switch
.[AUTO] Auto setup/ Auto white switch
.[GAIN] Sensitivity select switch
.[DISP. SELECT] [ZONE] Status display
select switch/Safety zone select switch
.[IRIS] IRIS OVER/NORMAL/UNDER
switch
.[LOLUX] LOLUX gain button
.[SPEED -(V. SCAN) -SHUTTER]
.[W. BAL] White balance memory select
switch
.[MODE] Camera/Color bars select switch
4! VTR control cover/unlock lever
.LED indicators
.[EJECT] Eject button
~ [STOP] Stop button
.[REW] Rewind/Search button
~ [PLAY] Play button
~ [REC-INSERT] Record/Insert button
0> [REC TALLY] Tally lamp
$ [TALLY ON/OFF] Tally lamp on/off switch
~ [PAUSE] Pause button
@I [FF] Fast-Forward/Search button
el [BREAKER] Power breaker release button
.Function box cover/unlock lever
$D [AUDIO OUT] Audio output select switch
@D[MONITOR OUT] Audio monitor select
switch
e [TRACKING] Tracking control
~ [AEF] AEF select switch
GDI[AUTO REVIEW] Auto Review on/off
switch
ED[S-VHS] S-VHS recording select switch
fI [AUDIO INPUT SELECT 1/L CAM/LINE]
Audio channel-1 (L) input select switch
8) [AUDIO INPUT SELECT 1/L +4/-60]
Audio channel-1 (L) input level select
switch
0} [AUDIO INPUT SELECT 2/R CAM/LINE]
Audio channel-2 (R) input select switch
Ell [AUDIO INPUT SELECT 2/R +4/-60]
Audio channel-2 (R) input level select
switch
~ [DOLBY NR ON/OFF] Dolby NR on/off
switch
ED [Hi-Fi REC] Hi-Fi recording on/off switch
EB)[REC LEVEL] Recording level select
switch
Ei>[VIDEO OUT] Video output select switch
«i> [OPERATE] Operation lamp
~ [LIGHT] Backlight on/off switch
~ Time code generator control panel
Operation switches inside the cover are
effective only when the optional SA-R200U is
installed.
II [RESET] Reset button
.[UB/TC/COUNTER] User bit/Time code/
Counter select switch
~ [SELECT] Counter select button
(p [MONITOR LEVEL] Monitor level control

fJ)
fJi
(i) (i) ~~
i)
~
4E) O VITC ON/OFF switch
.LTC ON/OFF switch
8 DF/NDF mode select switch
O RUN REC/FREE RUN switch
0 HOLD button
0 SHIFT button
8 ADVANCE button
0 PRESET button
~
w
0
m
1f4
I!! tj)
to fD
4(1
~
e
(i) 0
f1!j~

-
.
.VTR SECTION
Format: S-VHS standard
Tape speed: 33.35 mm/seo.
Record/playback time: 120i min. (with ST-120
cassette)
Horizontal resolution: 400 lihes or more (S-VHS
mode)
Video S/N ratio (color): 45 (jjB (playback VHS/
S-VHS)
Audio S/N ratio: 44 dB
.ZOOM LENS
Focal length: 5.5 to 77 mm(zoom ratio 14:1)
Max. aperture ratio: F/1.4
Focus range: 1.0 mm to =
Front thread diameter: 62 mm, P=0.75 mm
Iris range: F/1.4 to 16, clos,
.INPUT/OUTPUT sIGNA11.s
Video signal output: VBS 1 V(p-p)/75 ohms {BNC)
Audio output (1/>3.5mini-jack): Ch1 (L): -10 dBs
.Ch2(R):-10dBs
Camera microphone input: -70 dBs (with the bui~-
in microphone). 4.7k ohms unbalanced
Audio input: +4 dBs/10k ohms or --60 dBs/3k ohms
(selectable) equivalent to XLR-3-32, balanced
.GENERAL
Power requirement: 12V DC
(10.5V to 18V permissible battery range)
Power consumption: 19.4W under REC/PAUSE
mode conditions
Weight: 12.81bs (5.8 kg)
Operating temperature range: +32"F to 104"F
(O'C to 40'C)
Storage temperature range: -4"F to +14O'F
(-20'C to +60'C)
.PROVIDED ACCESSORY
Quick-release tripod adapter piate
AA-P250U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-G10U
Battery Charger/AC Power Adapter
.
CB-P27U Carrying Case
CB-27 Shipping Case (for U.S.A.)
KA-A3U
Mic Holder
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
OIVIGION Of UG JVC CORP
41 Slater Orive. Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
JVC CANADA INC.
21 Finchdene Square, Scarborou9h, Ontario M1X 1A7
TEL [phone] FAX (416}293-8208
wwwjvcca/jvc
Printed in Japan
KCN-1707
.CAMERA SECTION
Image pickup device: 1/3" rr CCD x 3
Color separation system: F1.4, 3-color separation
prism
Number of effective pixels: 510(H)x492M pixels
Color system: NTSC (A-Y, B-Yencoder)
Optical filter: 3200K, 3200K+6.3% ND
Horizontal resolution: 5501V lines
Sensitivity: F8, 2000 lux
Minimum illumination: 4 lux w[h F1.4 max. gain
S/N ratio: 60 dB (luminance signal)
Gain: 0 dB, 6 dB, ALC, 24 dB (MAX. GAIN)
Variable scan: 1/60 to 1/2000 sec.
Detail correction: Horizontal dual-edged, Vertical
dual-edged
Microphone: Superdirectional electret condenser
microphone
Viewfinder: 1.5" B&W viewfinder