Page 1: Mobile User Guide
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone. Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Page 3: Important Safeguards
FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
RISK OF ELECTRIC undesired operation. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Changes or modifications not CAUTION: approved by JVC could void the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF user’s authority to operate the ELECTRIC SHOCK. equipment. This equipment has been DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR tested and found to comply with the BACK).
Page 5 POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR ATTENTION MOISTURE. RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER NE PAS OUVRIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
Page 6 When the equipment is installed in a When using the AC adapter in cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it areas other than the USA has sufficient space on all sides to allow The provided AC adapter features for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more automatic voltage selection in the AC on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Page 7 FOR EUROPE IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) This equipment is in conformity with the Connection to the mains supply in provisions and protection requirements of the United Kingdom. the corresponding European Directives. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from This equipment is designed for professional this equipment.
Page 8 To avoid hazards European representative of ... do not burn. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: ... do not short-circuit the JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH terminals. Keep it away Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 from metallic objects 61118 Bad Vilbel when not in use.
Page 9 Para Brasil Informação sobre eliminação de baterias Este produto não deverá ser eliminado como lixo doméstico em geral. Devolva a bateria velha ao comerciante ou para a rede autorizada, para que seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador. A reciclagem e eliminação de lixo em uma maneira adequada, ajudarão para preservar recursos, prevenindo, ao mesmo tempo, contra efeitos prejudiciais...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures ......45 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Introduction Format ............. 46 Safety Precautions ..........4 Zoom Operation ..........48 Contents ............10 Focus Operation ..........49 Main Features ..........13 Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ..52 Precautions for Proper Use ......
Page 11 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Connecting External Devices Basic Operations in Menu Screen ....94 Loading Clips to the PC ......... 145 Display and Description of the Menu Screen Connecting External Monitor ......146 ..............95 Connecting the Headphone ......148 Text Input with Software Keyboard ....
Page 12 GY-HM660U/GY-HM660E only. : Feature available on GY-HM620U/GY-HM620E only. Content of this manual All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of this manual are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.
Page 13: Main Features
With the Dual Rec feature further enhanced, you JVC’s Proprietary FALCONBRID High- can now record videos in the HD quality on one Quality Imaging Engine SDHC/SDXC card, while at the same time record to the other card in the SD or proxy video quality.
Page 14 Microphone Receiver The disc provided with this camera recorder This camera recorder is equipped with high- comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other performance analog circuits. With the wide application software as well as their user guides. dynamic range, soft sounds and loud sounds can...
Page 15: Precautions For Proper Use
Precautions for Proper Power Saving o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)” in order to reduce power Storage and Usage Locations consumption. o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Maintenance Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to o Turn off the power before performing any...
Page 16 o Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on SDHC/SDXC Cards the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens. o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in o If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data this manual.
Page 17: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
o MPEG LA MPEG-2 Patent LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ANY USE OF THIS UNIT IN ANY MANNER o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT manufactured using high-precision technology. COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY...
Page 18: Operation Modes
Operation Modes This camera recorder has four operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, USB mode and Remote Edit mode. Camera Mode Media Mode Press and hold [MODE] [CANCEL]/[MENU/THUMB] Button Playback Camera Input Thumbnail Display Normal Playback Playback Button [MODE] Trimming Playback Button Execute...
Page 19 Operation Mode Description Camera Mode This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Camera 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”...
Page 20: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Bottom ZOOM SERVO MANUAL A Built-in Microphone J [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] Zoom Operation (A P63 [Audio Recording] ) Servo/Manual Switch Set to “SERVO” when using the zoom lever at B Tally Lamp the grip j or the zoom lever at the handle a. (A P38 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P48 [Zoom Operation] ) (A P181 [Blinking of the Tally Lamp] )
Page 21 HOLD IN OUT R S T R [REC] Record Trigger Button Y [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 Starts/stops recording. (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] ) Memo : Z [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock This button is interlocked with the [REC] button Switch I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/ Starts/stops recording.
Page 22: Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel L [ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button (A P71 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning S R Q a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assignment of Functions to User FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3...
Page 23: Sd Slot
Rear Terminal 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 P38 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) S [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button...
Page 24: Lcd Monitor
LCD Monitor F [LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (A P36 [Adjusting the Brightness] ) G [PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment Button (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] ) (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] ) H [DISPLAY] Display Button MENU/THUMB Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the INPUT1...
Page 25: Lens Section
Lens Section A Filter Built-In Screw Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or filters for various effects can be installed. Installable filter types: Φ72mmP0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P28 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Lens Cover Open/Close Switch (A P28 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] ) C Focus Ring...
Page 26: Basic System Diagram
Basic System Diagram GY-HM660/GY-HM620 Shoulder Belt Monitor Earphone Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone GY-HM660 only Network Adapter [INPUT1]/ [INPUT2] [TC] [AUX] [HOST] Monitor GY-HM660/GY-HM620 SDI Cable BNC [SDI OUT] HDMI Cable [HDMI] AV Cable RCA pin [AV] Battery Standard Package AC Adapter Remote Control Unit Carrying Case USB Cable...
Page 27: Settings And Adjustments Before Use
Settings and Adjustments Attaching the Tripod Before Use Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, Adjusting the Grip Belt which may result in injuries or damages, read the Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt “INSTRUCTIONS”...
Page 28: Opening/Closing The Lens Cover
Detaching the Hood Opening/Closing the Lens Cover Remove the hood when attaching a filter, Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the close the lens cover. lens. Before shooting, open the lens cover. While pressing the hood release button, turn the When this camera recorder is not in use, close the hood in the direction of the arrow (anti-...
Page 29 Caution : 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the Do not remove the battery when the [POWER center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch ON/OFF(CHG)] switch is “ON”. to set to “OFF(CHG)”. Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the 2 Attach the supplied battery.
Page 30: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)
Power Status Display Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Display Description B 7.4V Currently powered by a battery.
Page 31: Turning On/Off The Power
Menu Screen (A P95 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) POWER (CHG) MODE Turning Off the Power Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone or stop mode. Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the warning tone.
Page 32: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Memo : The menus and messages on the screen of the When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the screen for performing the initial settings in the selected language. camera recorder appears.
Page 33 Changing the Time after Initial Setting 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. Setting the Date/Time The [Initial Setting] screen appears. (A P117 [ Date/Time ] ) For U models 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 2 Set the date and time.
Page 34: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P136 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) Monitor and Viewfinder This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. The display switches between three screen You can display the camera status, media types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.
Page 35: Status Screen
Status Screen USB Mode Screen This screen allows you to check the current This screen displays the USB mode. settings. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types).
Page 36: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder LCD BRIGHT PEAKING You can monitor video images on this camera Tilt 90 degrees recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or downward both. Normal LCD Inverted DISPLAY Tilt 180 degrees upward 1 Open the LCD cover.
Page 37: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Caution : Adjusting the Contour A high-definition viewfinder is used on this Use the [PEAKING +/－] button to adjust the camera recorder in order to provide an accurate contour of the LCD monitor. focusing environment. Due to the characteristic (The contour of the viewfinder screen will also of the display device, colors may appear on the be adjusted at the same time.) images when you blink your eyes.
Page 38: Assignment Of Functions To User Buttons
Displaying in Black and White 1 Assign functions to the buttons from the menu. You can display the viewfinder screen in black Set items in [Main Menu] B [Camera and white. Function] B [User Switch Set] B [USER1]- [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Color] item [USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD B Press Set button (R) B Select “Off”...
Page 39: Sd Card
SD Card QuickTime H.264/HD H.264/SD H.264/Web This camera recorder saves the recorded images 1080i/1080p 480i/576i 960p 480p and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) 4 GB in the card slot. 8 GB 16 GB 1160 Usable Cards 32 GB 1080 2320 Use a Class 6/10 SD card.
Page 40 Inserting an SD Card Removing the SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and being accessed (status indicator of the playback.
Page 41: Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards
Switching the SD cards 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, Media]. you can use the [SLOT A/B] button to switch the (A P115 [ Format Media ] ) card to use. 2 Select the slot of the SD card to be When the memory on an SD card is full during formatted and press the Set button (R).
Page 42: Restoring The Sd Card
6 Formatting is complete. 3 Restoring starts. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Memo : During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.
Page 43: Clips Recorded To Sd Cards
When copying videos in MP4 file format to a will be automatically generated. HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC ProHD Clip Manager Software], which is found Caution : in the supplied disc, to maintain continuity.
Page 44: Operation Lock Feature
Operation Lock Feature Operation lock does not apply to the following buttons and switches. [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch You can use this feature to prevent erroneous [ND FILTER] switch camera operation. TC [IN/OUT] selection switch All switches inside the LCD monitor door (however, the operation of the [CH1/CH2] MENU/THUMB adjustment knob will be locked.)
Page 45: Shooting
Basic Shooting 2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to Procedures the SD card. This camera recorder has three [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ Preparations stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording. Zoom Operation (A P48 [Zoom Operation] ) Adjusting the Focus...
Page 46: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format
Selecting System Memo : Definition, File Format and “MXF(MPEG2)” is not available for selection in the GY-HM620 series. b Video Format The available options vary as follows depending on the [System] setting. You can select the resolution of the recorded When “HD”, “HD+SD”, or “HD+Web”...
Page 47 List of Formats o When [System] is set to “SD” or “HD+SD”, the options for slot B a are: The following is a list of file formats and video When [System] is set to “SD” b : formats that can be selected on this camera The video format is fixed as follows according to recorder.
Page 48: Zoom Operation
Setting the Record Format Menu Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip 1 Display the [Main Menu] B [Record 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to Format] menu. “SERVO”. 2 Set each of the items. 2 Press the zoom lever to zoom. 3 After setting is complete for all items, press The zoom speed changes according to the the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button.
Page 49: Focus Operation
Focus Operation Using Zoom Ring at the Lens Section 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”. Adjusting Focus Manually You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the zoom ring. Saving/Recalling Current Zoom Position (Preset Zoom) FOCUS This allows you to register up to three zoom FOCUS ASSIST/1 AUTO...
Page 50 Adjusting Focus Automatically AF Assist Function Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to To shift the auto focus point during Auto Focus (AF), you can turn the focus ring to set the point to “AUTO”. the left, center, right, or near and far directions. The auto focus icon e appears on the screen.
Page 51: Focus Assist Function
Focus Assist Function Expanded Focus Function When the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button is pressed Magnifies the image at the center. Doing so enables precise focus to be established easily. during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. This enables easy and accurate 1 Assign the “Expanded Focus”...
Page 52: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection
Adjusting the Focusing by 1 Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of Face Detection the user buttons. (A P38 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) This function detects human faces and 2 Focus the camera recorder on a person and automatically adjusts focus during Auto Focus.
Page 53: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjusting the Brightness Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter with “Face Detect”. speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object. The camera recorder will enter face selection mode and the face detection icon Adjusting the Brightness Automatically (q) will blink.
Page 54: Adjusting The Iris
Adjusting the Iris Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually brightness of the object. or automatically according to the brightness of the The a icon appears on the screen.
Page 55: Setting The Gain
Setting the Gain Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity 1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON”. when there is insufficient illumination on the object. The a icon appears on the screen. You can set the gain of the video amplifier Memo : according to the brightness of the object.
Page 56: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic Switching Shutter Speed When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button Shutter (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings. You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter Memo : function.
Page 57 During Variable Frame Rec Resolution/ 720/30p, 720/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/24p Shutter Frame & Bit Rate 60, 30, 15 54, 27 50, 25 48, 24, 12, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2 Frame Rate 1/10000 1/10000 1/4000 (Step) 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000...
Page 58: Setting The Nd Filter
Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) 00: 00: 00.00 1 Press the [SHUTTER] button or set the Jan 12, 2016 12 :34 : 56 [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter ND 1 /64 Automatic Shutter mode. 5 . 6f t ND 1 /64 The a icon appears on the screen.
Page 59: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Preset Mode (PRESET) Balance Two different color temperature settings are registered on this camera recorder. You can switch between them using the [y] button. (Default setting: “3200K” 1 “5600K”) Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting.
Page 60 Memo : Use the cross-shaped button (I) to switch 282min 00: 00: 00.00 between the Color Temperature Selection 100min 50min screen and the Color Temperature Detailed Jan 12,2016 12 :34 :56 Selection screen. 1920x1080 White Detection If [White Balance] has been assigned to the user 60 i 5 .
Page 61 White Paint Adjustment Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance) You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. Press the [WHT BAL] button on the side control panel to enter into Automatic White Balance 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B mode.
Page 62: Adjusting The Camera Image
Adjusting the Camera FAW Paint Adjustment You can fine-adjust the white balance that was Image automatically adjusted. 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B The picture quality of the camera can be set using [White Balance] B [FAW Paint] and press the [Camera Process] menu.
Page 63: Using The Image Stabilizer
Using the Image Stabilizer Audio Recording Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ CH2) in synchronization with video images on this 1 Check whether the image stabilizer feature camera recorder. is turned ON or OFF.
Page 64: Adjusting Audio Recording Level
Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Adjusting Audio Recording Level Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] You can select to adjust the audio recording levels terminals with the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically. switch.
Page 65: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone
Monitoring Audio Sound o Setting Input Channel to “INT” for Both [CH1] and [CH2] During Recording Using a 1 Set the [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL] selection Headphone switch to “MANUAL”. 2 Turn the [CH1] recording level adjustment You can check the recorded audio using knob to adjust the level.
Page 66: Time Code And User's Bit
Time Code and User’s Bit Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator]. Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the (A P107 [ TC Generator ] ) video in this camera recorder.
Page 67: Setting Time Code Generator
Setting Time Code 2 Select the framing mode for the time code Generator generator (only when the frame rate setting is “60” or “30”). Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop Presetting the Time Code Frame]. (A P107 [ Drop Frame ] ) Time code and user’s bit data generated from the [Drop]: internal time code generator are recorded.
Page 68 Setting Time Code without Opening the 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Menu Preset] and press the Set button (R). (A P107 [ TC Preset ] ) The [TC Preset] screen appears. MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 Memo : CANCEL...
Page 69: Setting The User's Bit
Setting the User’s Bit 4 Check the values and press the Set button (R). The time code is set and the screen returns You can add the date, time or an 8-digit to the normal screen. hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] recorded image.
Page 70: Synchronizing Time Code On Another Camera
Synchronizing Time Code 1 Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] to on Another Camera “Preset”, and press the Set button (R). (A P107 [ UB Mode ] ) The [UB Mode] setting screen appears. This camera recorder is equipped with a time code input/output terminal ([TC] terminal).
Page 71: Setting Zebra Pattern
Setting Zebra Pattern Settings and Operation of the Camera Recorder 1 Set to Camera mode. When the luminance level range for displaying (A P18 [Operation Modes] ) zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified 2 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] as follows.
Page 72: Setting Spot Meter
Setting Spot Meter Color of Frame Item Settings Indicating the The brightness of the object during shooting is Position displayed. Max & Min Displays the Max: Green This function is useful when setting video or stage brightness (%) Min: Yellow lighting or when specifying camera exposure.
Page 73 When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected When [Manual] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting A The brightness of the cursor position is when the button is pressed. displayed when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed.
Page 74: Acquiring Positioning Information By Gps A
Acquiring Positioning Reception Display Positioning Status Information by GPS a Status GPS reception Receiving strong in progress GPS signal. UTC This camera recorder comes with a built-in GPS (signal strength: and positioning function. The GPS function is able to record the strong) information can be positioning information.
Page 75: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)
Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) C.REVIEW/7 You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording during shooting. 1 Assign the “Clip Cutter Trig” function to any of the user buttons. (A P38 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) 2 Press the user button that is assigned with “Clip Cutter Trig”...
Page 76: Recording Simultaneously At Two Different Definitions A
Recording Dual Rec Simultaneously at Two If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards Different Definitions a in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both By setting [System] to “HD+SD”...
Page 77 Caution : 2 Start recording. To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is Insert recordable media in both slots, and recommended that you start recording by press the [REC] button. making use of two cards with the same capacity In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media and from the formatted state.
Page 78: Backup Rec
Backup Rec 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. (A P120 [ Slot Mode ] ) The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use “BACKUP” appears on the display screen. of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC] button.
Page 79 3 Start normal recording (normal recording 5 Stop backup recording. into slot A) Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B [System] B Press any of the [REC] buttons. [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Recording into the media in slot A starts. Rec] and press the Set button (R).
Page 80: Special Recording
Special Recording 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. (A P120 [ Rec Mode ] ) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Besides the normal recording mode, five special Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. recording methods are available in this camera recorder.
Page 81 5 Pause recording. Press the [REC] button again to pause Press [REC] Press [REC] Press [REC] (Recording starts) (Recording resumes) (Recording resumes) recording. The display changes (“RRECC” B “STBYC” (yellow text)). Press [REC] Press [REC] Press and hold [REC] The card slot status indicator remains lighted (Recording pauses) (Recording pauses) (Recording stops)
Page 82: Frame Rec
Caution : 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. If the power is cut off due to low battery power, Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record a proper clip may not be generated. Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. (A P120 [ Rec Mode ] ) Frame Rec The display changes (“STBY”...
Page 83: Interval Rec
Interval Rec 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval].
Page 84: Variable Frame Rec
Variable Frame Rec Memo : When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [AE Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth LEVEL SW] is set to “AE LEVEL/VFR”, you can slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording use the cross-shaped button (HI) to select the and playback, videos captured at normal speed frame rate during Variable Frame Rec.
Page 85: Playing Recorded Clips
Playing Recorded Clips F [OIS/2] Button Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor. To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to Clips being selected are displayed with the Media mode. check mark. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in G [LOLUX/3] Button Camera mode to enter Media mode.
Page 86 Memo : Memo : Dependent on the settings for [Main Menu] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B deleted on the camera recorder. [System], [WResolution]/[YResolution], and When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] [WFrame &...
Page 87: Actions
Detailed screen Item Description * Items that are common with the Standard screen Add OK Mark Appends an OK mark. will not be described. Refer to “[Standard screen] This Clip: (A P 85)”. Appends an OK mark to the clip pointed by the cursor. Selected Clips: Appends an OK mark to the clips selected (appended...
Page 88: Playing Back
Audio Output during Playback Memo : The object of action is the clip of the current slot You can confirm the playback sound from the being displayed. monitor speaker, or the headphone connected [Selected Clips] cannot be performed if there are to the [x] terminal.
Page 89: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Memo : GPS function (recording of GPS information) is only available on the GY-HM660 series. a Delete clip. The GY-HM620 series can only provide the information display of the video with the recorded GPS information. b When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record MENU/THUMB Format] B System is set to “HD+SD”...
Page 90: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark
Appending/Deleting OK 3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press Mark the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips.
Page 91: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips
During Playback or Pause Screen Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly 1 Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip 1 Move the cursor to a clip without check playback. mark, and press the [OIS/2] button. If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK A green check mark appears on the clip.
Page 92: Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. 1 Press the [LOLUX/3] button. The check marks change from magenta to 2 Select “Select Range” in the action green. selection screen, and press the Set button Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the (R).
Page 93: Trimming Recorded Clips
Trimming Recorded Clips C Trimming information W or Y : Indicates the available space in the storage media (W or Y) You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip : Indicates the time code of the recorded in the SD card. in point The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same : Indicates the time code of the...
Page 94: Basic Operations In Menu Screen
Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites control panel of the camera recorder or on the LCD monitor to display the menu screen on the Menu] if the previous menu operation ended...
Page 95: Display And Description Of The Menu Screen
Changing Setting Values Display and Description of the Menu Screen Selecting Menu Items A Menu Item to Change Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values F appears in a pop-up. B Operation Guide A Cursor Guide for the current operation buttons. Indicates the selected item.
Page 96: Text Input With Software Keyboard
Text Input with Software Keyboard A Character Entry Field Field for entering the title. Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup You can enter up to 8 characters for the File] subname, [Clip Name Prefix], and the settings [Setup File] subname or up to 4 characters under [Network] B [Settings].
Page 97: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... TC/UB... Camera Function... TC Generator Bars TC Preset UB Mode Flicker Correction Drop Frame Flash Band Correction LCD/VF... Shutter Shooting Assist... AE Level Marker Settings... AE Speed Display Settings... AGC Limit LCD + VF Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) VF Color Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
Page 98: Camera Function Menu
Camera Function Menu Caution : Flash band correction function is not available in any of the following cases. Menu screen for specifying operation settings When [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame” during shooting. When [WFrame & Bit Rate]/[YFrame & Bit This item can only be selected in the Camera Rate] is set to “24p”...
Page 99 AGC Limit AE LEVEL SW For setting the maximum gain value of “AGC”, For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (HI) on the right side. which electrically boosts the sensitivity level AE LEVEL/VFR: according to the brightness automatically. Sets the number of frames during Variable [Setting Values: 24dB, R18dB, 12dB, 6dB] Frame Rec, and operates as the AE level setting Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Page 100: User Switch Set Item
User Switch Set Item Clip Review For specifying the operation when any of the USER1 to USER7, LCD KEY▲, LCD KEY▶, [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], LCD KEY▼, LCD KEY◀ [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Clip Review”.
Page 101 Face Detect AE Lock For specifying the operation when any of the For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Face [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “AE Detect”.
Page 102: Camera Process Menu
Camera Process Menu 9 Duration For displaying the zoom operation time calculated from the setting values of [Speed] and [Ease In]/ Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera [Ease Out]. images. [Displayed Value: ***.* SEC] This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Expanded Focus Detail For specifying the operation when any of the...
Page 103 9 Stretch Level 9 Sensitivity Stretch amount increases when a larger value is For setting the response speed of the “Knee” specified. operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”. [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a Memo : condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity.
Page 104 9 Level Color Matrix This item can be specified separately when For setting the color matrix. [Gamma] is set to “Standard” or “Cinema”. Cinema Subdued: Increase the number: Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to Enhances the gradation of black. However, the the screen characteristics of movies.
Page 105: Detail/Adjust Item
Shooting Mode H Frequency For switching the settings for image recording on For specifying the correction frequency of the the camera. horizontal contour. Set this according to the object. Standard: High: Normal shooting mode. Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this This setting is suitable for shooting low-noise when shooting objects with fine patterns.
Page 106: White Balance Item
Enhancement AWB Paint Set to “On” to enhance the reproducibility of details. For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (A P 59)”. Skin Detail Increase the number: For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which...
Page 107: Tc/Ub Menu
TC/UB Menu 9 Preset For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit) Display : AB CD EF 01 Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. (A P69 [Presetting the User’s Bit] ) This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, Memo : or during recording.
Page 108: Lcd/Vf Menu
LCD/VF Menu VF Bright For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness. Item for specifying settings related to the LCD [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings VF Contrast related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone.
Page 109: Marker Settings Item
Marker Settings Item 9 Type For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS For setting the marker and safety zone, which are ASSIST/1] button is pressed. useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. (A P51 [Focus Assist Function] ) (A P140 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays ACCU-Focus:...
Page 110: Display Settings Item
Display Settings Item 9 Aspect Marker For specifying how boundary markers are to be This menu is used to set the displays on the LCD used to indicate the parts of an image that are monitor and viewfinder screen. beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Page 111 TC/UB Date/Time For specifying whether to display the time code For specifying whether to display the date and time (TC) or user’s bit (UB) rate in the display on the LCD in the display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder monitor and viewfinder screen.
Page 112: A/V Set Menu
A/V Set Menu 9 HDMI Color For setting the color format of HDMI signals. This item is selectable only when [HDMI/SDI Menu screen for video output and audio. Out] is set to “HDMI” or “HDMI+SDI”. [Setting Values: RGB, RAuto] Video Set... For specifying video output-related settings.
Page 113: Audio Set Item
Audio Set Item 9 HDMI TC For setting whether to superimpose time code to Input1 Mic Ref. the [HDMI] terminal. For setting the reference input level when the [Setting Values: On, ROff] [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC Memo : +48V”.
Page 114 AGC Mode Test Tone For setting whether to link the limiter operation of For specifying whether to output the audio test [CH1] and [CH2]. signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Select “Link” to link or “Separate” to separate. [Setting Values: Link, RSeparate] INPUT1/2 Wind Cut Memo :...
Page 115: System Menu
System Menu Monitor For setting the audio sound of the [x] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR] This menu screen allows system-related settings. switch on the LCD monitor is set to “BOTH”. For specifying recording settings, formatting and Mix: restoring of SD card, tally lamp settings, network Outputs mixed sound (mixed sound of CH1 and...
Page 116 Auto Power Off Network a For setting whether to turn off the power To use the network function, set this item to automatically when the camera recorder is not “On(SDI Off)” or “On(HDMI Off)”. operated for more than 5 minutes when the battery On(SDI Off): is used.
Page 117: Record Set Item
Date/Time 9 Fan Hour For displaying the usage time of the internal fan. For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute. Memo : Memo : Under normal environment, dust will If the signal reception for GPS satellites allows accumulate on the internal fan when the camera date and time to be set based on the GPS recorder is used over a long period.
Page 118 9 WFormat a, Format b 9 WFrame & Bit Rate a, Frame & Bit Rate For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SD card in slot A. For selecting the recording frame rate and encoding bit rate for the SD card inserted into slot A.
Page 119 9 Y Frame & Bit Rate a Memo : For details on the combinations of usable For selecting the frame rate and encoding bit rate [Record Format], refer to the following. of the image to be recorded to the SD card in slot (A P47 [List of Formats] ) B when [System] is set to “HD+Web”...
Page 120 Rec Mode 9 Pre Rec Time For setting the pre-recording time when [Rec For selecting the record mode for recording to the SD card. Mode] is set to “Pre Rec”. (A P80 [Special Recording] ) [Setting Values: R5sec, 10sec, 15sec] The selectable options vary according to the Memo : [Record Format] menu settings.
Page 121 Recording in DCIM Folder Memo : When this is set to “Series”, and recordable When “On” is selected, files are recorded to the media are inserted in both slots, pressing the DCIM folder of the SD card during MOV recording. [REC] button starts recording only to the card in [Setting Values: ROn, Off] the selected slot (active slot).
Page 122: Network/Settings Item A
Network/Settings Item a Clip Set For specifying network-related settings. 9 Clip Name Prefix The display of the software keyboard for input For setting the first four characters of the name of varies according to the item you are setting. the clip file to be recorded to the SD card. (A P96 [Text Input with Software Keyboard] ) Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_”...
Page 123 o Destination Address 9 Live Streaming For setting details such as the host name and Starts live distribution when “On” is selected. the IP address of the live distribution destination. [Setting Values: On, ROff] * Enter not more than 127 characters using single- Memo : byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), “On”...
Page 124 o Adaptive Bit Rate 9 Resolution If “On” is selected, the bit rate setting value of For setting the resolution of the video image during live streaming is set to maximum limit, and the live distribution. bit rate is changed automatically according to The camera recorder restarts when the setting is changes in the network bandwidth.
Page 125 Connection Setup No. of Frames for Setting values WFrame & Bit Resolution For specifying the settings for connecting to the (R: default value) Rate network. 60p, 60i, 30p 1920x1080 60i (12.0 M), A [Wizard] screen will appear according to the R 60i (8.0 M) (*1), adapter connected to the rear [HOST] terminal.
Page 126 o PASV Mode 9 Meta-FTP1 to Meta-FTP4 For setting whether to set the communication mode (The name specified in the respective used for file transfer to the passive mode. [Alias] items is displayed) Set to “On” if the camera is inside a firewall, and a o Alias connection from the FTP server to the camera For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this...
Page 127: Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)
Adding/Editing o Server For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, etc.) Frequently Used Menu or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the FTP server. Items (Favorites Menu) * Enter not more than 127 characters using single- byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), You can select and add/edit frequently used menu single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.].
Page 128: Adding Menu Items To Favorites Menu
Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu Editing Favorites Menu You can delete or change the order of the items 1 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open added to [Favorites Menu]. the [Main Menu] screen. 2 Select the menu or submenu item to add. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Page 129 Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites 4 Press the [OIS/2] button. Menu] A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of the menu item. DISPLAY MENU/THUMB CANCEL Memo : MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL When the [OIS/2] button is pressed again while the menu item with the delete mark (b) is FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2...
Page 130 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move 6 Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. and press the Set button (R). The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] The moving mode is activated and a position editing mode appears. selection bar for the move appears.
Page 131: Display Screen In Camera Mode
Display Screen in Camera B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Mode in use. (A P30 [Power Status Display] ) Memo : Display 0 screen Displayed in the Display 0 and Display 1 screens This screen displays the event. It is also used to during warnings only.
Page 132 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Memo : Set] B [Rec Mode] is set to “Frame Rec”, This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B “Interval Rec”, or “Variable Frame”, audio [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media cannot be recorded and is indicated by the Remain] is set to “Off”.
Page 133 P AE Level Memo : Appears when the AE function is activated, If image stabilizer is set to “OFF” when the and [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B Display 0 screen is displayed, h appears for 3 [AE Level] is set to a value other than seconds.
Page 134 T Focus Assist Memo : “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is You can specify the display method (Number/ activated. Bar) in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B “Zoom”. When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCU- This item will not be displayed when “Off” is FOCUS”...
Page 135 : Clip Continuous Rec recording RRECC Memo : (A P80 [Clip Continuous Rec] ) You can specify whether to display the time STBYC : Clip Continuous Rec recording code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in pause (displayed in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB].
Page 136: Display Screen In Media Mode
Display Screen in Media A Media Displays the media slot (A or B) of the Mode currently played clip. z appears when the write-protect switch of the SD card is set. Media Display 0 Screen B Voltage/Battery Power This screen displays the media status or event. It Displays the current status of the power supply is also used to display warnings only.
Page 137 I Information Display K Network Connection Icon a Use the [AE LOCK/4] button to switch between When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is camera information display, GPS display and set to “On(SDI Off)” or “On(HDMI Off)”, the turning off the display. network connection status is displayed.
Page 138 M Event/Warning Display Area Displays error messages. (A P178 [Error Messages and Actions] ) N Media Status PLAY : Playing STILL : Still picture playback mode FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x, 15x, 60x, or 360x) REV * : High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse...
Page 139: Status Screen
Status Screen Audio Level Screen For checking audio related information such as microphone volume level. For checking the settings of the camera recorder. (A P63 [Audio Recording] ) Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder.
Page 140: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)
Marker and Safety Zone Smoothening the Skin Displays (Camera Mode Color (Skin Detail Only) Function) The marker and safety zone displays are useful in The Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the helping you determine the angle of view for the contour enhancement of video signals for only the image according to the shooting purpose.
Page 141: Adjusting Color Matrix
Adjusting Color Matrix 3 Adjust Saturation. Press the cross-shaped button (I) to move the cursor to Saturation. The color matrix of the camera recorder can be Each of the colors changes in the direction adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. indicated by the arrow on the vector scope.
Page 142: Configuring Setup Files
Configuring Setup Files Number of Storable Setup Files o Picture File Camera recorder : [CAM1] to [CAM4] The menu settings can be stored on the camera SD slot A : [ W 1 ] to [ W 8 ] recorder or an SD card by saving them as a setup SD slot B : [ Y 1 ] to [ Y 8 ] file.
Page 143: Saving Setup Files
Saving Setup Files 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P115 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Store File] and press the Set button (R).
Page 144: Loading A Setup File
Loading a Setup File Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). and press the Set button (R).
Page 145: Loading Clips To The Pc
Mode?” message appears after recording For details on how to install the application stops. software, refer to the [User's Guide] of the [JVC If playback is in progress, the camera recorder ProHD Clip Manager] inside the supplied disc. switches to USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when playback stops.
Page 146: Connecting External Monitor
Connecting External When your PC cannot recognize the SD card Monitor Confirm and update the OS of your PC. Description To output live or playback video images and Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 audio sound to an external monitor, select the or higher.
Page 147 Connecting via SDI Digital video signals, together with embedded (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are output for both the HD-SDI and SD- Audio (Lch) SDI signals. Video DEVICE User’s bit output from the [HD/SD SDI] output Audio (Rch) terminal is used as a flag to determine valid video signals.
Page 148: Connecting The Headphone
Connecting the Connecting Wired Remote Headphone Control Audio output from the [x] terminal can be You can operate the functions of this unit with a selected using [A/V Set] B [Monitor] or the wired remote control. [MONITOR] selection switch on the camera Memo : recorder.
Page 149: Functions Of Network Connection A
Functions of Network View Remote You can access via a web browser on devices such Connection a as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check the live image or remotely control the camera. (A P166 [View Remote Feature a] ) The network function can be operated by connecting one of the following adapters to the Camera Control...
Page 150: Camera Setup For Network Connection
Camera Setup for Network Connection Connecting via Wireless LAN 1 Connect an appropriate adapter according Connection via Access Point to the intended use to the [HOST] terminal 1 Perform setting on the camera recorder, at the rear of the camera recorder. and start up the [Wizard] screen.
Page 151 P2P Connection You can access the web function of this camera recorder from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. 1 [Wireless LAN] appears on the [Wizard] screen. 4 Select [SSID] from the list of access points (smartphone, tablet terminal, PC, etc.), and enter [Passphrase].
Page 152: Connecting Via Wired Lan
Connecting via Wired LAN Connecting via Cellular Adapter You can connect a device such as a smartphone, You can make use of the FTP function and live tablet terminal, or PC directly to the camera streaming function by connecting a cellular adapter recorder using a cross cable to access the camera to this camera recorder.
Page 153: Importing Metadata A
Importing Metadata a Configuring the Server for Downloading For specifying the settings for connecting to the FTP server for downloading the metadata (domain You can download a metadata settings file (XML name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the format) from the FTP server and store metadata in path of the file to download.
Page 154: Importing Metadata
Importing Metadata 3 Select [Import] on the confirmation screen, Download the metadata settings file (XML format) and press the Set button (R). from the FTP server. Import starts. After import is complete, the display is restored 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] to the screen before the [Import Metadata] B [Import Metadata] and press the Set screen appears.
Page 155: Uploading A Recorded Video Clip A
Uploading a Recorded 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded. Video Clip a Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded using the cross-shaped button (JKH I). Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server.
Page 156 5 Upload is complete. Memo : After upload is complete, “Successfully To stop uploading, press the Set button (R). Completed.” appears on the screen. Select [Yes] on the confirmation screen, and Press the Set button (R) to return to the press the Set button (R) to stop uploading and thumbnail screen.
Page 157: Ftp Resume Feature A
FTP Resume Feature a 4 Upload is complete. After all clips are uploaded successfully, “Successfully Completed.” is displayed. When FTP transfer starts and there is a file of the Press the Set button (R) to return to the same name on the server with a file size smaller thumbnail screen.
Page 158: Connecting From A Web Browser A
Connecting from a Web 3 Enter the user name and password. Browser a Enter the user name (prohd) and the password (initial password: 0000) on the login screen to display the main page of the camera. You can access the web functions of this camera recorder via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Page 159: Editing Metadata A
Editing Metadata a 3 Editing Metadata A Enter information for the necessary fields. You can create the metadata to be inserted into a B After input is complete, tap (click) [Save] to recorded file, or rewrite the metadata of a recorded overwrite the metadata.
Page 160: Clip Metadata
Clip Metadata o Switching from a web browser You can access the page for editing the metadata A You will see a message indicating “It is via a web browser on devices such as a necessary to change the camera mode to smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and display or "Remote Edit Mode".
Page 161 6 Editing the Metadata of Selected Clips Memo : A Edit the information for the necessary fields. When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. If you are using a PC, input using the mouse If the menu is displayed on the camera recorder, and keyboard.
Page 162: Uploading A Recording Clip Via A Web Browser A
Uploading a Recording 7 Tap (click) [OK] on the confirmation screen. Clip via a Web Browser Update of the metadata starts. After update is complete, “Renewal of clip metadata is succeeded.” is displayed. Tap (click) [OK]. Returns to the screen in step 4. Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server.
Page 163 o Switching from a web browser Memo : A You will see a message indicating “It is When the menu or status is displayed, necessary to change the camera mode to display of the confirmation screen will be "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode.” on put on hold.
Page 164 7 Select a method to upload the clips. 8 Select the clip server and start uploading. Upon selecting the server to upoload clips to, an upload screen appears. A Upload all clips Uploads all the clips in the displayed slots. The status of the transfer process is Tap (click) to move to the [Clip Server] indicated by a progress bar.
Page 165 9 Upload is complete. Memo : After upload is complete, “Successfully To stop transfer, tap (click) the [Stop] button. Completed.” appears on the screen. Tapping (clicking) [Yes] on the confirmation screen stops the transfer halfway and brings you back to the main page. FTP Upload If there already exists a file on the FTP server with a name identical to the file to be transferred,...
Page 166: View Remote Feature A
View Remote Feature a A Page Switch Tab Tap (click) this tab to move to the [Planning Metadata], [Clip Metadata], or [Settings] You can access via a web browser on devices such screen. as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check B Live View Screen the live image and perform the following remote Displays the live images.
Page 167: Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom
Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom 4 In the same way, register [B] and [C]. After all three positions A, B and C are Registering Preset Zoom registered, the positions of the [A], [B], and [C] You can register any 3 zoom positions. buttons will be rearranged according to the order of the registered zoom position from the 1 Set to the Register Preset Zoom mode.
Page 168: Camera Control Function A
Camera Control Function Deleting a Preset Zoom 1 Set to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. When any of positions [A], [B], and [C] are registered, tapping (clicking) the [Clear] button You can control the camera by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet switches to the Delete Preset Zoom mode.
Page 169 D FOCUS Enables focusing operations. E USER SWITCH You can enable or disable the user buttons that are assigned with a function. F MENU You can show or hide the display and menu characters on an external monitor as well as operation of menus, switching the display screen and status display.
Page 170: Changing The Settings Via A Web Browser A
Changing the Settings via A View Remote a Web Browser a Settings for operations on the View Remote. B Connection Setup Settings related to the network. You can change the network-related settings by You can change the settings for each of the accessing via a web browser on devices such as a preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Page 171: Changing View Remote Function Settings
Changing View Remote Function Changing Connection Setup Settings You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera For performing setting for using the View Remote function. recorder. If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items.
Page 172: Changing Metadata Server Settings
Changing Metadata Server Settings D Settings on the [Select Setup Type] Screen You can make direct changes to the FTP server for importing the metadata set in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Metadata Server], as well as the path of the file to import. (A P125 [ Metadata Server ] ) Changing Clip Server Settings You can make direct changes to the server and...
Page 173: Saving The Connection Settings File
Saving the Connection Settings File 5 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 6 Save the file.
Page 174: Reading The Connection Settings File
Reading the Connection Settings File Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R).
Page 175: Performing Live Streaming A
Performing Live Memo : The settings cannot be changed during live Streaming a streaming. The following constraints apply depending on the setting of [Main Menu] B [System] B By combining with the set top box decoder or PC [Network]/[Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B application that supports live streaming, you can [Type].
Page 176: Setting Distribution
Setting Distribution 4 Select the server for live streaming. Select the transmission server in [Main Menu] 1 Set the [Record Format] according to the B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Live resolution and frame rate of the video to be Streaming Set] B [Server]. distributed.
Page 177: Setting The Fec Matrix
Memo : You can also assign “Live Streaming” to a user button. (A P38 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) You can view the status of distribution on the LCD monitor. (A P135 [Live streaming mark a] ) Icon Status Distribution in progress (good 2 Adjust the L and D values.
Page 178: Error Messages And Actions
Error Messages and Actions Warning display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, tally lamp indication and warning tone are as follows according to the error status. Memo : This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning properly.
Page 179: List Of Ftp Transfer Errors A
Error Message Status Action Record Format Incorrect Video format of the file for Clip Set [WResolution] and [WFrame & Review is different from the Bit Rate] correctly. current [WResolution] and (A P118 [WResolution a, [WFrame & Bit Rate] setting. Resolution b] ) (A P118 [WFrame &...
Page 180 Error message Status Action Access Denied. Access is denied. Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P125 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P126 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Username or Authentication for login to the FTP Adjust the Username and Password Password.
Page 181: List Of Live Streaming Error Displays A
List of Live Streaming Error Displays a The following error messages are displayed when the live streaming setting is incorrect, or when the connection is lost during live streaming. Error message Status Action Invalid Address The IP address format is Enter the IP address or host incorrect.
Page 182: Warning Tone
Warning Tone Warning tone is output from the monitor speaker and [x] terminal when the battery level is low. Warning tone is also output when an error occurs in the camera recorder. Memo : You can specify whether to turn on the warning tone as well as setting the volume in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Alarm Level].
Page 183 Symptom Action The time code and user’s bit Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit are not displayed. may not be displayed depending to the type of display. Is [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB] set to “Off”? To display the time code or user’s bit, set it to “TC”...
Page 184: Specifications
Specifications Item Description [TC] terminal [IN] 1.0 V (p-p) to 4.0 V (p-p) high General impedance Item Description [OUT] 2.0 ± 1.0 V (p-p) low impedance Power DC 12 V Lens Section Power Approx. 12 W a consumption Approx. 11 W b Item Description (When recording in the factory default...
Page 185 Video/Audio Item Description HD mode (MOV: H.264) Item Description Video QuickTime File Format Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD recording file card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) format HD mode Video (MOV/MP4/MXF: MPEG-2) a XHQ Mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 50 Mbps (Max) (MOV/MP4: MPEG-2) b 1920x1080/59.94p, 59.94i, 29.97p, Video...
Page 186 Accessories Accessories Warranty Card (U model only) INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) Document and Software Disc AC Adapter Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) Battery Large Eyecup Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) 415.5 269.5 (HOOD) 345.5 402.5 * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Page 187: Index
Index AC adapter .......... 29, 30 LCD monitor ......17, 30, 34, 36 Access point ..........150 Lens cover ..........28 Action ............87 Live streaming ......... 175 Aspect ratio ..........47 M Marker display ......... 140 Auto power off ........... 31 Media mode .........
Page 188 Trimming ............ 93 USB mode ........19, 35, 145 User button ..........38 User’s bit ............ 66 Variable frame rec ........84 Video format ..........46 View remote ..........166 Viewfinder ........ 17, 30, 34, 37 W Warning ..........35, 182 Web browser ......
Page 189: Software License Agreement
Licensor the license or the “Licensed Software”) provided by sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the the “Original Rightholder”), and the User shall not be “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by the...
Page 190: Important Notice Concerning The Software
(hereinafter the “Licensed Software”), a copyright of either Information] B [Open Source License]. JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. The Product uses the software component designated in the End-User License Agreement that was executed between JKC and a third party (hereinafter “EULA”).

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