JVC JY-HM360AG User manual

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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
JY-HM360AG
INSTRUCTIONS
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TIMECODE
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This product does not come with a battery pack. When using a battery, please purchase the
recommended battery pack (SSL-JVC50).
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
Please read the following before getting started:
IM 1.00 B5A-1539-00

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Safety Precautions
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CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
Remove the mains plug immediately if
the camera functions abnormally.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camera with
battery installed, and the remote control
with battery installed should not be
exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, fire or the like.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NOTES:
The rating plate and safety caution are
on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The serial number plate is on the
bottom of the unit.
The rating information and safety
caution of the AC adapter are on its
upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium
battery
The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose
of in fire.
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When the equipment is installed in a
cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it
has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both
sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not
be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
When discarding batteries,
environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Do not point the lens directly into the
sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well
as lead to the malfunctioning of internal
circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible
physical damage to this unit and to the
user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit,
or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or
unlevel surfaces. It could tip over,
causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to
this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the unit to fall, resulting
in damage.
Safety Precautions 3
Introduction

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CAUTIONS:
 To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC
adapter for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Where there are strong electromagnetic
waves or magnetism, 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 disturbance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug
the larger end of the power cord in to an
AC outlet.
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The plastics packaging bags may cause
suffocation when they are covered over the
head. Tear them open, and keep them away
from the reach of infants and children by
ensuring that they are disposed of properly.
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If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
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Battery Pack (sold separately)
The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.
Before using the battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the
terminals. Keep it away
from metallic objects
when not in use.
When transporting, carry the battery in
a plastic bag.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to
temperatures exceeding 60°C, as this
may cause the battery to overheat,
explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
Terminals
To prevent damage and prolong
service life
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge within the temperature range
of 10°C to 30°C. Cooler temperatures
require longer charging time, or in
some cases stop charging at all.
Warmer temperatures prevent
complete charging, or in some cases
stop charging at all.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended
exposure to high temperatures will
increase natural discharge and
shorten service life.
... keep a 30% battery level if the
battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time.
... remove from charger or powered unit
when not in use, as some machines
use current even when switched off.
... do not drop or subject to strong
impact.
4Safety Precautions
Introduction

Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions ............................................ 3
Contents ............................................................ 5
Main Features ................................................... 7
Precautions for Proper Use ............................... 9
Operation Modes ............................................. 12
Names of Parts ................................................ 14
Side Control Panel ....................................... 16
SD Slot ......................................................... 17
Rear Terminal .............................................. 17
LCD Monitor ................................................ 18
Lens Section ................................................ 19
Basic System Diagram .................................... 20
Preparations
Settings and Adjustments Before Use ............. 21
Adjusting the Grip Belt ................................. 21
Attaching an External Microphone ............... 21
Attaching the Tripod ..................................... 21
Opening/Closing the Lens Cover ................. 21
Attaching/Detaching the Hood ..................... 22
Power Supply .................................................. 22
Using a Battery Pack (sold separately) ........ 22
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................... 24
Power Status Display ...................................... 24
Turning On/Off the Power ................................ 25
Initial Settings .................................................. 26
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .. 28
Display Screen ............................................. 28
Status Screen .............................................. 29
USB Mode Screen ....................................... 29
Warning Display ........................................... 29
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ...... 30
Adjusting the LCD Monitor ........................... 30
Adjusting the Viewfinder .............................. 31
Assignment of Functions to User Buttons ........ 32
Tally Lamp ....................................................... 32
SD Card ........................................................... 33
Usable Cards ............................................... 33
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards ................ 35
Restoring the SD Card ................................. 36
Clips Recorded to SD Cards ........................ 37
Operation Lock Feature ................................... 38
Shooting
Basic Shooting Procedures ............................. 39
Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video
Format ............................................................. 40
Zoom Operation .............................................. 41
Focus Operation .............................................. 42
Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ...... 44
Using Scene Select ......................................... 46
Adjusting the Brightness .................................. 48
Adjusting the Iris .............................................. 48
Setting the Gain ............................................... 49
Setting the Electronic Shutter .......................... 50
Adjusting the White Balance ............................ 51
Adjusting the Camera Image ........................... 54
Using the Image Stabilizer ............................... 55
Audio Recording .............................................. 55
Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a
Headphone ...................................................... 57
Time Code and User’s Bit ................................ 58
Setting Time Code Generator .......................... 59
Setting the User’s Bit ....................................... 61
Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera
......................................................................... 62
Setting Zebra Pattern ...................................... 63
Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip
Review) ........................................................... 64
Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) ....... 65
Series Rec ....................................................... 65
Dual Rec .......................................................... 66
Backup Rec ..................................................... 67
Special Recording ........................................... 69
Pre Rec ........................................................ 69
Clip Continuous Rec .................................... 70
Frame Rec ................................................... 71
Interval Rec .................................................. 72
Playback
Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 74
Thumbnail Screen ........................................ 74
Actions ......................................................... 76
Playing back ................................................ 77
Deleting Clips .................................................. 78
Appending/Deleting OK Mark .......................... 79
Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple
Clips ................................................................ 80
Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly ............... 80
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively ........ 80
Trimming Recorded Clips ................................ 81
Contents 5
Introduction

Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Basic Operations in Menu Screen ................... 83
Display and Description of the Menu Screen
..................................................................... 84
Text Input with Software Keyboard .............. 85
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart ..................... 86
Camera Function Menu ................................... 87
User Switch Set Item .................................... 88
Camera Process Menu .................................... 90
Detail/Adjust Item ......................................... 92
White Balance Item ...................................... 92
TC/UB Menu ................................................... 93
LCD/VF Menu .................................................. 94
Shooting Assist Item .................................... 95
Marker Settings Item .................................... 95
Display Settings Item ................................... 96
A/V Set Menu .................................................. 98
Video Set Item ............................................. 98
Audio Set Item ............................................. 99
System Menu ................................................ 101
Record Set Item ......................................... 102
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items
(Favorites Menu) ........................................... 106
Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu ...... 106
Editing Favorites Menu .............................. 107
Display/Status Screen
Display Screen in Camera Mode ................... 110
Display Screen in Media Mode ...................... 114
Status Screen ................................................ 116
Camera Features
Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode
Only) .............................................................. 117
Beautifying the Skin Tone (Beautiful Skin Mode)
....................................................................... 117
Color Bar Output ........................................... 117
Adjusting Color Matrix ................................... 118
Configuring Setup Files ................................. 119
Saving Setup Files ..................................... 119
Loading a Setup File .................................. 120
Deleting Setup Files ................................... 121
Connecting External Devices
Loading Clips to the PC ................................. 122
Connecting External Monitor ......................... 123
Connecting the Headphone ........................... 124
Connecting Wired Remote Control ................ 124
Others
Error Messages and Actions ......................... 125
Blinking of the Tally Lamp .......................... 126
Warning Tone ............................................ 126
Troubleshooting ............................................ 127
Specifications ................................................ 129
Index ............................................................. 132
Software License Agreement ........................ 133
Important Notice concerning the Software ..... 134
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6Contents
Introduction

Content of this manual
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operation of this product.
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functions and usage restrictions of this
product.
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reference items.
Content of this manual
0All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this
manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
0Illustrated designs, specifications and other
contents of this manual are subject to change for
improvement without prior notice.
0AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive
logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
0XDCAM EX is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
0SDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C,
LLC.
0HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and
1 are trademarks of HDMI Licensing,
LLC.
0QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch,
iOS, Mac OS and Safari are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Inc.
0QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave
Incorporated.
0Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
0Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet
Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
0The company name of Fontworks, Fontworks, and
the name of the fonts are registered trademarks of
Fontworks Inc.
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instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Marks such as ™ and ® have been
omitted in this manual.
Main Features
1/2.3-Inch Backlit CMOS Sensor with
18.91M Pixels and Bright “F1.2 Lens”
This camera recorder is equipped with a backlit
CMOS sensor with 18.91M pixels. Together with
the bright “F1.2 JVC GT Lens”, high-sensitivity
shooting is achieved, capturing videos of high
resolution and 3D appearance. Clear and bright
videos of higher definition can be recorded with
less noise even in indoor and dark scenes.
One-Touch “Scene Select” Function to
Set Appropriate Shooting Mode
According to the Shooting Situation
This camera recorder comes with a one-touch
button for selecting an appropriate mode to reduce
poor shooting integrity such as lighting difference
in indoor and outdoor scenes, backlight, and
overexposure. This is a great help for bridal or
important event shootings where there is no room
for poor quality or failed shooting.
Stylish and Ergonomic Design
This handheld compact HD camera recorder has a
well-designed sense of balance and is highly
mobile. Parts on the camera recorder, such as the
“REC button” and “Grip Zoom Lever” on the handle
grip, “Camera Adjust/Set button”, and “card slot”,
are “easily accessible during shooting”. Input and
output terminals are also strategically located with
easy cable connection access. In addition, you can
also customize and preset frequently used
functions in any of the 7 operation buttons.
JVC’s Proprietary FALCONBRID High-
Quality Imaging Engine
The FALCONBRID high-quality imaging engine
omits unnecessary processing through
incorporating camera processing and image
compression on a single chip. Images from
imaging devices are compressed and processed
without any loss thereby achieving high-quality
images.
Content of this manual 7
Introduction

Supports Multiple Coding and File
Formats
This camera recorder supports major file formats
such as FinalCutPro™ native “MOV”,
XDCAMEX™ compatible “MP4”, and AVCHD-
compatible “MTS”. It also supports high-definition
picture quality of 35 Mbps in MPEG-2 and 28 Mbps
in AVCHD. In addition, for H.264, the “High
Definition” mode (50 Mbps) captures fast-moving
subjects vividly in almost block noise-free high
resolution.
Flexible Dual SD Card Slot
Two card slots for the economic and operable
“SDHC/SDXC memory cards” are available for
your recording media. With the dual SD card slots,
you can perform seamless and continuous
recording for long hours with “Relay Recording”,
create clips of the same content at the same time
with “Dual Recording”, and take stills on one card
while pressing start/stop during simultaneous
recording with “Backup Recording”.
The mobile and efficient workflow supports various
situations and allows you to record memorable
moments from ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
to bridal and events shooting.
Continuous Clip Recording Convenient
for File Management and Editing
Several footage shootings from “the start till the end
of recording” can be consolidated and recorded
under one file in the SD card. This reduces the
amount of workload taken to edit wedding
ceremonies and other long-hour event shootings.
Auto Focus and Other Various Shooting
Assist Functions
When using auto focus and expanded focus, the
Focus/Zoom ring can be forcibly set to Focus mode
to further enhance assistance during shooting.
Professional Switch Layout and Various
Video Parameter Settings
Switches for Gain and White Balance are available
on the side panel to enable quick switching
according to the shooting scene.
Image parameters such as gamma and color
matrixes are also available in the menu for
adjusting preferred tones.
Equipped with 0.24-inch 1.56M Pixel
Color Viewfinder, 3.5-inch 920K Pixel
LCD Display
The standard high-performance viewfinder allows
you to capture subjects more accurately according
to the shooting purpose and concept. In addition,
the 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD monitor further
heightens the shooting function. The backlight
adjustment position on the LCD monitor can be set
to 3 steps to increase the luminance, thus
improving the visibility.
Built-in Stereo Microphone, 2-channel
XLR Audio Input (Microphone/Line
Switch, Phantom Power Supply) and
Mini Jack Input Terminal for Wireless
Microphone Receiver
This camera recorder is equipped with high-
performance analog circuits. With the wide
dynamic range, soft sounds and loud sounds can
be recorded without distortion compared to
previous models.
8Main Features
Introduction

Precautions for Proper
Use
Storage and Usage Locations
oAllowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C and a relative
humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a
temperature or humidity outside the allowable
ranges could result not only in malfunction but
also serious impact on the CMOS elements as
small white spots may be generated. Please
exercise care during use.
oStrong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or
the colors may be incorrect if this unit is used
near a radio or television transmitting antenna,
in places where strong magnetic fields are
generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near
devices emitting radio waves, such as
transceivers or cellular phones.
oUse of wireless microphone near this unit
When a wireless microphone or wireless
microphone tuner is used near this unit during
recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
oAvoid using or placing this unit in the following
places.
0Places subject to extreme heat or cold
0Places with excessive dirt or dust
0Places with high humidity or moisture
0Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near
a cooking stove
0Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable
surfaces
0In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a
heater for long hours
oDo not place this unit at places that are subject
to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases
occur.
oProtect this unit from being splashed with water.
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
oProtect this unit from getting wet when shooting
on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may
adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after
use.
oProtect this unit against penetration of dust
when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Transportation
oDo not drop or hit this unit against a hard object
when transporting.
Power Saving
oWhen this unit is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF” in order to
reduce power consumption.
Maintenance
oTurn off the power before performing any
maintenance.
oWipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft
cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or
thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt
or turn cloudy. 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.
Rechargeable Battery (sold separately)
oBe sure to use only the specified batteries.
We do not guarantee the safety and
performance of this device if an unspecified
battery is used.
oFor details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the
battery.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
oThe LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are
manufactured using high-precision technology.
Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white
spots may not disappear. However, this is not a
malfunction and these spots are not recorded on
the SD card.
oIf you use this unit continuously for a long period
of time, the characters displayed in the
viewfinder may temporarily remain on the
screen. This is not recorded on the SD card.
They will not appear after you turn the power off
and then on again.
oIf you use this unit in a cold place, the images
may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not
a malfunction. Retained images are not
recorded on the SD card.
oDo not press against the surface with force or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so may
damage or break the screens.
oNoise may appear in the viewfinder when
switching between the live video and playback
images.
oDue to the characteristic of the viewfinder
display device, colors may appear on the
images when you blink your eyes. It does not
affect the recorded images or HDMI output.
Precautions for Proper Use 9
Introduction

SDHC/SDXC Cards
oSDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in
this manual.
oThis camera recorder saves the recorded
images and audio sound on the SD card (sold
separately) in the card slot.
oIf the SD card contains files recorded by devices
other than this camera recorder or files that are
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be
shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In
addition, the remaining space on the card may
not increase even when files are deleted using
a PC.
oFor details on the combinations of usable SD
card and format setting, refer to the following.
(A P33 [Usable Cards] )
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic,
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording
failure or data loss.
Handling of SD Cards
oThe status indicator lights up in red when data
on the SD card is being accessed.
Do not remove the SD card during data access
(such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do
not turn off the power or remove the battery and
AC adapter during access either.
oDo not use or store the SD card in a place that
is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
oDo not place the SD card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio
waves.
oInserting the SD card incorrectly may result in
damage of this unit or the SD card.
oWe are not liable for any accidental loss of data
stored on the SD card. Please back up any
important data.
oMake use of the SD card within the prescribed
conditions of use.
Do not use it at the following locations.
Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high
humidity or corrosion, places near thermal
equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car
under the sun with the doors and windows
closed.
oDo not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to
strong impact or vibration.
oDo not splash the SD card with water.
oDo not dismantle or modify the SD card.
oDo not touch the terminals with your hands or
with a metal object.
oDo not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects
to adhere to the terminals.
oDo not remove the labels or stick other labels or
stickers on the SD cards.
oDo not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on
the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens.
oIf you format (initialize) the SD card, all data
recorded on the card, including video data and
setup files, will be deleted.
oYou are recommended to use cards that are
formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.
0The SD card may be damaged if the camera
recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting
(Initializing) the SD card may allow it to
operate correctly.
0SD cards that have been formatted
(initialized) on other cameras, computers or
peripheral equipment may not operate
correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SD
card on this camera recorder.
oIf you want to wipe out all information by
completely erasing the data, we recommend
either using commercially available software
that is specially designed for that purpose, or by
physically destroying the SD card with a
hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data
using the camera recorder, only the file
administration information is changed. The data
is not completely erased from the SD card.
oSome commercially available SD cards may be
harder to be removed from this unit. Remove
them by hooking onto the groove on the cards.
0It will be easier to remove the cards after
several times.
0Do not stick any stickers on the cards.
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Groove
oThe SD card may pop out when it is being
removed. Be careful not to lose the card.
10 Precautions for Proper Use
Introduction

License Notices
oMPEG LA AVC
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR
OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT
RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
oMPEG LA MPEG-2 Patent
ANY USE OF THIS UNIT IN ANY MANNER
OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD
FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR
PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY
PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER
APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2
PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, LLC, 6312 S.
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG
LA, LLC, 6312 S. Fiddlers Green circle, Suite
400E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
U.S.A.
Copyright
oAny recordings made on this camera recorder
that are played back for profit or public preview
may infringe on the rights of the owner of the
recordings.
Do not use the recordings for purpose other than
personal enjoyment without prior consent from
the owner.
Others
oDo not insert objects other than the memory card
into the card slot.
oDo not block the vent on the unit.
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and
may lead to burns and fires.
oDo not put anything into the camera unit.
Metal and flammable items entering from the
vent and connectors can result in fire or electric
shock.
oDo not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or
remove the power cable during recording or
playback.
oThe camera recorder may not show stable
pictures for a few seconds immediately after the
power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.
oWhen the video signal output terminals are not
in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to
the terminals.
oDo not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact
or vibration as it is a precision equipment.
oOptical performance of lens
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color
divergence phenomena (magnification
chromatic aberration) may occur at the
periphery of the image. This is not a camera
malfunction.
oNoise may appear in the image when switching
modes.
oIf placed on its side, heat release efficiency will
deteriorate.
oUse the supplied AC adapter as the power
supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on
other devices.
oWhen the connectors that come with connector
covers are not in use, put on the covers to
prevent damage to the connectors.
oThis camera recorder makes use of fonts by
Fontworks Inc.
oThis camera recorder makes use of M+FONTS.
Precautions for Proper Use 11
Introduction

Operation Modes
This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.
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AE LEVEL
MENU/THUMB
FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3
CANCEL
TIME CODE
MODE
Playback
Button
Trimming Playback
Normal Playback
[CANCEL]/[MENU/THUMB] Button
Camera Input
Connection to PC with
USB Cable
Press and hold [MODE]
[MODE]
Button
(Actions)
Execute [Delete Clips] File Deletion in Progress
Exit/Cancel File Delete Operation (Successful/Failed/Stopped)
Trimming in Progress
Exit Trimming Operation
(Successful/Failed/Stopped)
[LOLUX/3] Button
Execute
[Trim This Clip]
Media Mode
Thumbnail Display
USB Connection (When the confirmation to change
to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)
(USB Mass Storage Class)
USB Mode
Playback
Button
Connection disabled on PC
Camera Mode
Playback
12 Operation Modes
Introduction

Operation Mode Description
Camera Mode 0This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode
when the power is turned on.
0Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable
SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.
“STBY” appears on the operation mode display area of the LCD monitor and
viewfinder.
0Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.
Memo :
0Playback of SD card is not possible in Camera mode. However, you can check the
most recently recorded video clip.
(A P64 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] )
Media Mode 0This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SD card.
0When a playable SD card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is displayed
on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
0Press the [MODE] selection button to enter Media mode when you are not shooting
in Camera mode. Once the camera recorder is in Media mode, thumbnails of the
selected media slot are displayed.
USB Mode 0This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SD card to
the PC.
0When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message “Change to
USB Mode?” appears.
Select [Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode.
(A P122 [Loading Clips to the PC] )
0In USB mode, the camera recorder is recognized by the connected PC as a
peripheral drive. (USB mass storage class only)
Disable the connection on the PC and remove the USB cable from the camera
recorder to switch to Camera mode.
(A P122 [Loading Clips to the PC] )
Memo :
0When a USB cable is connected during recording, the message appears after
recording stops.
0If playback is in progress, the message appears once the files are closed
automatically, such as when playback stops.
0Files on the PC cannot be written to the SD card.
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Introduction

Names of Parts
.
FOCUS ZOOM
REC
H
E
IJ
G
DACB
K
F
FIX VAR OFF
FOCUS ASSIST/1
OIS/2 LOLUX/3
MENU/THUMB
AE LEVEL
FOCUS
SCENE SELECT
B
A
OFF
POWER
MARKER/6
ZEBRA/5
AE LOCK/4
SHUTTER
WHT BAL
CANCEL
LOCK
IRIS
GAIN
FULL AUTO
PUSH AUTO
REC
PRESET
B
L
M
H
A
ON
OFF
ON
MANU
∞
MODE
OFF
SLOT
A/B
TIME CODE
AUTO
Bottom
ABuilt-in Microphone
(A P55 [Audio Recording] )
BTally Lamp
(A P32 [Tally Lamp] )
(A P126 [Blinking of the Tally Lamp] )
CMicrophone Holder
(A P21 [Attaching an External Microphone] )
DMicrophone Holder Lock Knob
(A P21 [Attaching an External Microphone] )
EShoe
For mounting separately sold lights and
accessories.
F[FIX/VAR/OFF] Zoom Speed Switch
(A P41 [Zoom Operation] )
For switching the zoom speed of the zoom lever
a at the handle.
GAccessory Mounting Screw Hole
HTripod Mounting Hole
(A P21 [Attaching the Tripod] )
I[REC] Record Trigger Button
Starts/stops recording.
You can also change its function in the menu.
(A P88 [ Front REC ] )
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
R on the grip and the [REC/HOLD] button Z at
the top of the handle.
J[FOCUS/ZOOM] Operation Switch
For focus operation using the Focus/Zoom ring,
set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] operation switch to
“FOCUS”. For zoom operation, set it to
“ZOOM”.
(A P41 [Zoom Operation] )
(A P43 [Focus Operation] )
KMonitor Speaker
(A P77 [Audio Output during Playback] )
LViewfinder
(A P30 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder] )
MVisibility Adjustment Lever
(A P30 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder] )
NEyecup
Prevents external light from entering the
viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.
OBattery (sold separately)
(A P22 [Using a Battery Pack (sold
separately)] )
P[x] Headphone Jack (Φ3.5 mm)
(A P57 [Monitoring Audio Sound During
Recording Using a Headphone] )
Q[AUX] AUX Input Terminal (Φ3.5 mm)
For connecting to receiver such as wireless
microphone.
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AUX
INPUT2 INPUT1
DEVICE
AV
A
BATT.RELEASE
POWER
/CHG
B
HDMI
REMOTE
DC
REC
W
T
REC
HOLD
IN OUT
TC
L
M
N
O
d
RS T
X
Za
b
c
Q
P
U
V
Y
W
R[REC] Record Trigger Button
Starts/stops recording.
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/
HOLD] button Z at the top of the handle.
S[C.REVIEW/7] Clip Review/User 7 Button
For checking the most recently captured
images.
(A P64 [Viewing Recorded Videos
Immediately (Clip Review)] )
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
TZoom Lever at the Grip
(A P41 [Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip] )
U[TC] TC Input/Output Terminal
(A P58 [Time Code and User’s Bit] )
V[IN/OUT] TC IN/OUT Selection Switch
(A P62 [Synchronizing Time Code on
Another Camera] )
WHood Release Button
(A P22 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] )
XExternal Microphone Cable Clamp
(A P21 [Attaching an External Microphone] )
Y[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2
(XLR 3-pin x 2)
(A P21 [Attaching an External Microphone] )
Z[REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock
Switch
Starts/stops recording.
Set the switch to [HOLD] to lock the [REC]
Trigger button.
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
R on the grip and the [REC] button I at the
bottom of the lens.
0The [REC] button R on the grip and the [REC]
button I at the bottom of the lens will not be
locked.
aZoom lever at the Handle
(A P41 [Using the Zoom Lever at the
Handle] )
bShoulder Belt Mount (x2)
For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).
Caution :
0Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength
to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.
0If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the
camera recorder may fall and cause injuries.
Check the instruction manual provided with the
shoulder belt before using.
c[POWER/CHG] Power/Charging Display Lamp
(A P22 [Using a Battery Pack (sold
separately)] )
d[BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button
(A P23 [Removing the Battery] )
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Side Control Panel
.
SCENE SELECT
FOCUS
LOCK
AE LEVEL
MANU
AUTO
MENU/THUMB
FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3
B
A
OFF
PRESET
IRIS
GAIN
CANCEL
L
M
H
B
A
WHT BAL SHUTTER
FULL AUTO
MODE
POWER
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6
PUSH AUTO
TIME CODE
AUTO
A
B
C
E
S R Q
O
N
MLKJ
T
D
P
H
I
U
F G
A[FOCUS AUTO / MANU / BAUTO] Focus
Switch
(A P43 [Focus Operation] )
B[SCENE SELECT] Scene Selection Switch
(A P46 [Using Scene Select] )
C[LOCK] Auto Focus Lock Button
D[IRIS] Iris Auto/Manual Selection Button
(A P48 [Adjusting the Iris] )
E[PUSH AUTO] Iris Push Auto Button
(A P48 [Adjusting the Iris] )
F[GAIN] Gain Auto/Manual Selection Button / [L/
M/H] Sensitivity Selection Switch
(A P49 [Setting the Gain] )
G[WHT BAL] White Balance Auto/Manual
Selection Button / [B/A/PRESET] Selection
Switch
(A P51 [Adjusting the White Balance] )
H[SHUTTER] Shutter Speed Auto/Manual
Selection Button
(A P50 [Setting the Electronic Shutter] )
I[y] One Push Auto White Balance Button
J[FULL AUTO ON/OFF] Full Auto Switch
For switching the Full Auto mode to ON/OFF.
Full Auto mode adjusts the Iris, Gain, Shutter
and White Balance automatically.
(A P48 [Adjusting the Brightness
Automatically] )
(A P48 [Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment)
Mode] )
(A P49 [Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic
Gain Adjustment)] )
(A P50 [Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic
Shutter Adjustment)] )
(A P51 [Automatic White Balance Mode
(FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance)] )
K[AE LOCK/4] AE Lock/User 4 Button
When Gain, Iris, and Shutter are set to “AUTO”,
their respective values and the value of white
balance are locked when the [AE LOCK/4] button
is pressed.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
L[ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button
(A P63 [Setting Zebra Pattern] )
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
M[MARKER/6] Marker/User 6 Button
This button toggles ON/OFF the marker, safety
zone, and center mark displays.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
N[MODE] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button
(A P12 [Operation Modes] )
O[POWER ON/OFF] Lock Power ON/OFF Switch
Turns ON/OFF the power.
0Hold down the lock button (blue) in the center
to toggle ON/OFF.
0When the power is turning OFF, “P.OFF”
appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
0Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the
power again.
PCross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R)
The function changes according to the
operation status of the camera recorder.
oDuring menu operation (all modes)
(A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )
Set Button (R):Confirms menu items
and setting values
Cross-shaped Button
(JK)
:Selects menu items
and setting values
oDuring Camera mode
Shutter operation:
Set Button (R):Shutter ON/OFF
Cross-shaped Button
(JK)
:Switches shutter
speed when shutter
is ON
Cross-Shaped Button
(HI)
:AE level operation
Q[LOLUX/3] Low-light Shooting/User 3 Button
For switching the low-light shooting mode ON
or OFF.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
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R[OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button
For switching the image stabilizer feature mode
ON or OFF.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
S[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button
For switching the focus assist function ON or
OFF.
(A P44 [Focus Assist Function] )
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
T[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button
0Displays the menu screen during Camera
mode.
0Switches between [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] when the [MENU/THUMB]
button is pressed and held down while the
menu screen is displayed.
(A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )
0Displays the menu screen when the button is
pressed during thumbnail display in the
Media mode.
0Stops playback and displays the thumbnail
screen when the button is pressed during
playback screen display in the Media mode.
U[CANCEL] Cancel Button
Cancels various settings and stops playback.
SD Slot
(A P33 [SD Card] )
.
A
B
C
D
ASD Card Cover
B[SLOT A/B] Card Slot Selection Button
For switching the active card slot during
shooting and playback.
CCard Slot B Status Indicator
DCard Slot A Status Indicator
Rear Terminal
.
DEVICE
AV
HDMI
REMOTE
DC
POWER
/CHG
BATT.RELEASE
A
B
OPEN
CLOSE
AV
DEVICE
DC
REMOTE
C
B
A
D
E
A[DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal
(A P122 [Loading Clips to the PC] )
B[AV] AV Output Terminal
(A P123 [Connecting External Monitor] )
C[HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal
(A P123 [Connecting External Monitor] )
D[REMOTE] Remote Terminal
(A P124 [Connecting Wired Remote Control] )
E[DC] DC Input Terminal
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. For
connecting with the supplied AC adapter.
(A P24 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)] )
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LCD Monitor
.
MENU/THUMB
CANCEL
CH1
INT
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO
MANUAL
CH2 INPUT2 MONITOR
DISPLAY STATUS
INPUT1
PEAKINGLCD BRIGHT
CH2CH1
LINE
MIC
MIC
+48V
CH1
BOTH
CH2
B
C
H I
A
D
FG
E
JKL
NM
ALCD Monitor
(A P30 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder] )
B[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button
0Displays the menu screen during Camera
mode.
0Switches between [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] when the [MENU/THUMB]
button is pressed and held down while the
menu screen is displayed.
(A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )
0Displays the menu screen when the button is
pressed during thumbnail display in the
Media mode.
0Stops playback and displays the thumbnail
screen when the button is pressed during
playback screen display in the Media mode.
CLCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button
(R)
The function changes according to the
operation status of the camera recorder.
0During menu operation (all modes)
(A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )
Set Button (R) : Confirms menu
items and setting
values
Cross-shaped Button
(JK)
: Selects menu
items and setting
values
0During Camera mode
You can also use it as a user button by assigning
a specific feature in the menu setting to this
button.
(A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User
Buttons] )
D[CANCEL] Cancel Button
Cancels various settings and stops playback.
E[CH1/CH2] CH1/CH2 Recording Level
Adjustment Knob
(A P55 [Audio Recording] )
F[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness
Adjustment Button
(A P30 [Adjusting the Brightness] )
G[PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment
Button
(A P31 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] )
(A P31 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] )
H[DISPLAY] Display Button
0Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the
display screen during normal screen display
(when the menu screen is not displayed).
(A P28 [Display Screen] )
0Switches between [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] when the [DISPLAY] button
is pressed while the menu screen is
displayed.
(A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )
I[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button
Press the [STATUS] button to display the status
screen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor
during normal screen display (when the menu
screen is not displayed).
(A P29 [Status Screen] )
J[MONITOR]/[+/-] Audio Monitor Selection
Switch/Volume Adjustment Button
Switches the audio monitor and adjusts the
monitor speaker/headphone.
(A P57 [Monitoring Audio Sound During
Recording Using a Headphone] )
K[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Signal Selection
Switch
(A P55 [Audio Recording] )
L[CH2] CH2 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
Select the audio input terminal to record to CH2.
(A P55 [Audio Recording] )
M[CH1] CH1 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
(A P55 [Audio Recording] )
N[CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] CH1/CH2 Audio
Recording Mode Switch
(A P56 [Adjusting Audio Recording Level] )
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Lens Section
.
D C
A
B
AFilter Built-In Screw
0Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or
filters for various effects can be installed.
0Installable filter types: φ46mmP0.75
Memo :
0Remove the lens hood when installing the filter.
(A P22 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] )
BLens Cover Open/Close Switch
(A P21 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] )
CFocus/Zoom Ring
(A P43 [Focus Operation] )
(A P41 [Zoom Operation] )
For focus operation using the Focus/Zoom ring,
set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] operation switch to
“FOCUS”. For zoom operation, set it to
“ZOOM”.
DIris Dial
(A P48 [Adjusting the Iris] )
To operate auto iris, press the [IRIS] button on
the side control panel.
(a mark appears on the screen)
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Basic System Diagram
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Wireless Microphone Receiver
RCA pin
AV Cable
HDMI Cable
Carrying Case
Tripod
SDHC/SDXC
Memory Card
SDHC/SDXC
Card Reader
USB Cable
Battery
AC Adapter
Remote Control Unit
Non-linear Editing
System
JY-HM360AG
Microphone
Monitor
Monitor
Headphone
Shoulder Belt JY-HM360AG
Standard Package
[AUX]
[INPUT1]/
[INPUT2] [TC]
[HDMI]
[AV]
[DC]
[x]
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