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JVC GY-HM250E Instructions Manual

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4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E
GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E
The illustration here shows how the handle unit is attached using the unit supplied.
The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
.
without prior notice.
Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can
also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.
Mobile User Guide
When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or iPhone.
http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
GY-HM250U/GY-HM180U
Serial No.
IM 1.00
INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC)
This manual provides a brief explanation on
operating this camera recorder. For detailed
operation methods and camera settings,
please refer to the following Mobile User
Guide.
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
In this manual, each model number is
described without the last letter (U/E) which
means the shipping destination.
(U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)
Only "U" models (GY-HM250U/GY-HM180U)
have been evaluated by UL.
B5A-2642-00

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  • Page 1 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) This manual provides a brief explanation on operating this camera recorder. For detailed operation methods and camera settings, please refer to the following Mobile User Guide. The illustration here shows how the handle unit is attached using the unit supplied.
  • Page 3 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 Terminals ... do not burn. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: ... do not short-circuit the JVCKENWOOD Deutschland Gmbh terminals. Keep it away Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 from metallic objects 61118 Bad Vilbel when not in use.
  • Page 9 Para Retirar a Bateria Recarregável Leuvensesteenweg 248J, 1800 Vilvoorde, Pressione botão e puxe a bateria para fora. BELGIQUE Importeur (Alleen EU) GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn, Empurre NEDERLAND Manufacturer GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E 3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi,...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Content of this Manual Symbols used Introduction Caution : Describes precautions concerning the Safety Precautions ..........4 operation of this product. Contents ............10 Memo : Describes reference information, such as functions and usage restrictions of this Verifying the Accessories ........ 10 product.

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts o Bottom A Built-in Microphone B Handle Unit G Visibility Adjustment Lever Memo : H Battery The handle unit is detached from the camera I Viewfinder recorder unit in the factory shipment. J Eyepiece For details on attaching the handle unit, please refer to [Attaching the Handle Unit] .
  • Page 12 B [DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal C [HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal D [SDI OUT] SDI Output Terminal Rear Terminal GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E J I H A [FULL AUTO] Full Auto Selection Button Press and hold the button to switch the Full Auto mode ON and OFF.
  • Page 13 LCD Monitor A Microphone Holder B Microphone Holder Lock Knob C Handle Tally Lamp D Accessory Mounting Screw Hole E Shoe F Handle Unit Fastening Screw G Zoom Lever on Handle H [ZOOM L/M/H] Zoom Speed Switch I [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock Switch Memo : This switch is interlocked with the [REC] button...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Handle Unit

    Attaching the Handle Unit Adjusting the Grip Belt The handle unit is detached from the camera Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt recorder unit in the factory shipment. accordingly. To use the handle unit, attach it by following the steps below.
  • Page 15 AC adapter. For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the Removing the Battery battery. o Continuous operating time GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E SSL-JVC50 (accessory) : Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins (*1) Approx. 5 hrs (*2) BN-VF823 (accessory) : Approx. 2 hrs (*1) Approx.

  • Page 16: Attaching/Detaching The Hood

    Attaching/Detaching the Configuring the Initial Hood Settings When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting Attaching the Hood screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears. Align the markings on the camera recorder and Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial hood;...
  • Page 17 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming Memo : the exit screen. The menus and messages on the screen of the The [Initial Setting] screen appears. LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the selected language. For U models 2 Select a language using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 18: Usable Cards

    Usable Cards o When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “QuickTime” System Format Setting and Usable SD Card 1080i/ 480i/ Combinations Resolution 2160p 960p 480p 1080p 576i Usable Bit Rate 150M 70M XHQ UHQ System Format Bit Rate...
  • Page 19 1 Open the SD card cover by sliding the cover 4 Select [Format] and press the Set button in the direction indicated by the arrow. (R). 2 Insert an SD card with the notched corner pointing up. The status indicator of the card slot to which the Format Media card was inserted lights up in red.
  • Page 20 Example: QuickTime Clips Recorded to SD Cards Folders in the SD Card A B C G0 0 0 1 The captured image is recorded into different Clip Number folders according to the [System] and [WFormat]/ A number in automatic [YFormat] settings. ascending order is assigned in the recording order.

  • Page 21: Shooting

    Basic Shooting Shooting Procedures Preparations 1 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SD card. This camera recorder has two [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording. Zoom Operation Adjusting the Focus Memo :...

  • Page 22: Miscellaneous Functions For Shooting And Recording Methods

    Miscellaneous Functions Recording Methods for Shooting and A Recording using both slots A and B Continuous recording (Series Rec): Recording Methods Enables seamless long hour continuous recordings over the slots. Record simultaneously at the same definition This camera recorder is equipped with various (Dual Rec): functions for shooting.

  • Page 23: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips Audio Output during Playback You can confirm the playback sound from the monitor speaker, or the headphone connected Use the operation buttons on the side control panel to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is of the camera recorder to play back. connected to the [x] terminal, sound cannot be output from the monitor speaker.

  • Page 24: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External * Select the output signal in [A/V Set] B [HDMI/SDI Out]. Monitor * When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”, only SD-SDI signals are output. To output live or playback video images and * To display the menu screen or display screen on audio sound to an external monitor, select the an external monitor, set [A/V Set] B [Video output signals from the camera recorder, and...

  • Page 25: Loading Clips To The Pc

    Loading Clips to the PC 2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The camera recorder switches to USB mode. You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to be managed and edited on the PC.

  • Page 26: Functions Of Network Connection N

    Functions of Network View Remote You can access via a web browser on devices such Connection n as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check the live image or remotely control the camera. The network function can be operated by Camera Control connecting one of the following adapters to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section.

  • Page 27: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart TC/UB... Main Menu... TC Generator Overlay Settings... n TC Preset Layout UB Mode Import User Layout Drop Frame Delete User Layout Type LCD/VF... Output... Shooting Assist... Watermark Marker Settings... Full Screen Graphic... Display Settings... Password Lock VF SW Camera Function...

  • Page 28: 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 LCD displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

  • Page 29: Display Screen

    Display Screen A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Display Screen in Camera Mode in use. Memo : Display 0 screen Displayed in the Display 0 and Display 1 screens This screen displays the event.
  • Page 30 F Audio Level Meter Memo : Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2. This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B The V icon appears on the screen when in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media Manual mode. Remain] is set to “Off”.
  • Page 31 J AE Lock O AE Level The U icon is displayed during AE lock. Displayed when the AE function is activated. When operated while manual operation is K White Balance Mode disabled, “AE” blinks for about 5 seconds. Displays the current white balance mode. When face detection is enabled and [Face (*****K indicates color temperature) Detect] is set to “AF&AE”, q appears on the...
  • Page 32 S Focus Assist V Network Connection Icon n “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is The network connection status is displayed when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is activated. When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCU- set to “On”. FOCUS” blinks for about 10 seconds while This icon is not displayed when “Off”...
  • Page 33 Y Live streaming mark n b Dual Rec/Backup Rec Display When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/ “DUAL” is displayed in the Dual Rec mode and [Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Live “BACKUP” is displayed in the Backup Rec mode.
  • Page 34 Display Screen in Media Mode A Media Displays the media slot (W or Y) of the Media Display 0 Screen currently played clip. z appears when the write-protect switch of This screen displays the media status or event. It the SD card is set. is also used to display warnings only.
  • Page 35 I Information Display K Network Connection Icon n The camera information display turns on and off The network connection status is displayed each time you press the [OIS/6] button. when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is Camera information display displays only set to “On”.

  • Page 36: Status Screen

    Status Screen M Event/Warning Display Area Displays error messages. N Media Status This screen allows you to check the current settings. PLAY : Playing To display the status screen, press the STILL : Still picture playback mode [STATUS] button in the normal screen. FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Action Power does not turn on. Is the AC adapter properly connected? Is the battery charged? Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.
  • Page 38 Symptom Action Incorrect display on the Is [LCD/VF] B [VF SW] set to “Enable”, and is the viewfinder in use viewfinder. without being pulled out? To use the viewfinder in this setting, pull out the viewfinder. The actual recording time is The recordable time may be shorter depending on the shooting shorter than the estimated conditions or the subject.

  • Page 39: 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] switch to “OFF” in order to reduce power consumption. Storage and Usage Locations Maintenance o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity o Turn off the power before performing any Be sure to use this unit within the allowable maintenance.
  • Page 40 o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data Regular Inspection (Maintenance) stored on the SD card. Please back up any o Under normal environment, dust will important data. accumulate on the camera recorder when it is o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed used over a long period.
  • Page 41 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Copyright o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are o Any recordings made on this camera recorder manufactured using high-precision technology. that are played back for profit or public preview Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and may infringe on the rights of the owner of the viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white recordings.
  • Page 42 Others Content of this manual o Do not insert objects other than the memory card All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD into the card slot. Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or o Do not block the vent on the unit. reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and strictly prohibited.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description [x] terminal Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack Output -18 dBu, 16 K load (reference level at -20 dBFS, and at General maximum headphone volume) Item Description [REMOTE] Φ2.5 mm wired remote control Power DC 12 V terminal Power [U] terminal consumption...
  • Page 44 Video/Audio Item Description HD mode (Exchange, U model only) Item Description Recording file MP4 File Format 4K mode format Recording file QuickTime File Format Video format LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 12 Mbps Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 150/70 Mbps (Max) 1920x1080/60p (including (Max) 3840x2160/29.97p, 25p, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 8 Mbps YUV422...

  • Page 45: Software License Agreement

    The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter 8/5/3/1.5 Mbps the “Licensed Software”) provided by 720x480 (59.94i)/720x576 (50i) JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the 8/5/3/1.5/0.8/0.3/0.2 Mbps “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by 640x360 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/ the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the...
  • Page 46 Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License Article 8 Termination 1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also In case the User falls under any of the events transfer the license to use the Licensed Software described in the following items, the Licensor may embedded in the Product (including any related immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that...

  • Page 47: Important Notice Concerning The Software

    B Press the [MENU/THUMB] button. components (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”), C Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [System a copyright of either JVC KENWOOD Corporation Information] B [Open Source License]. (hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. The Product uses the software component...
  • Page 48 B5A-2642-00 © 2018 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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