JVC GY-HD250U - 3-ccd Prohd Camcorder Instructions Manual
JVC GY-HD250U - 3-ccd Prohd Camcorder Instructions Manual

JVC GY-HD250U - 3-ccd Prohd Camcorder Instructions Manual

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© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
HD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HD250
GY-HD251
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this
device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LST0440-001B
E
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
FOR OPERATION
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
* The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY-
HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the
provided lens, viewfinder and microphone
attached.
LST0440-001B

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  • Page 1 CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY- HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this provided lens, viewfinder and microphone device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best attached.
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    e_hd250.book Page I Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Important Safeguards Read all of 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. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Replace only with the same or equivalent type.” Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
  • Page 4 This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European direc- tives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O. Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany...
  • Page 5 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright hold- ers. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of this device or the videocas- sette.
  • Page 7: Main Features

    e_hd250.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM • Time code input/output terminal and slave lock function MAIN FEATURES Slave lock to an external time code generator connected to the time code input terminal. The time code output terminal outputs built-in time code generator data.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    e_hd250.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Charging the Built-in Battery .....36 CONTENTS Battery Operation ....... .37 Attaching the Battery.
  • Page 9 e_hd250.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Adjusting Audio during Recording ....56 OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen ..... . .96 Monitoring Audio during Recording .
  • Page 10: Introduction

    e_hd250.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM INTRODUCTION • Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the Precautions for Proper cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover when this device is not to be used for a long period. •...
  • Page 11: Routine And Periodical Maintenance

    Yardstick 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev- • Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use use of cleaning ery 5 hours ery 20 to 30 ery 5 hours...
  • Page 12: Battery Pack To Be Used

    Also it may cause tape-to- tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year symbol.
  • Page 13: Condensation

    e_hd250.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM eocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, Condensation and then move it to a new environment. To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environ- ment before using it.
  • Page 14: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    e_hd250.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6ZOOM servo control lever ZOOM Lens To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the ZOOM knob b to “S”. • Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.
  • Page 15: Front Section

    e_hd250.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch Front Section When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor- dance with the menu settings made for the video signal. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust- ment of the lens iris.
  • Page 16: Rear Section

    e_hd250.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Connecting the Earphone Cable Rear Section To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below. •...
  • Page 17: Lcd Door

    e_hd250.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch LCD Door Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time code run mode when the preset mode is selected. FREE : The preset mode is selected, and the time code run mode becomes the FREE run...
  • Page 18: Right Side Section

    e_hd250.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 7Clamp Right Side Section Attach the cable from the viewfinder here. 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- tons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject.
  • Page 19 e_hd250.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM a[STATUS] Status/Menu button d[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi- Switch that turns the power ON/OFF. tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a When the power is OFF, “POFF”...
  • Page 20: Left Side Section

    e_hd250.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec- Left Side Section tors These are audio input connectors for connecting to an external audio device or microphone. • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the device to be connected.
  • Page 21 e_hd250.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM g[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal (BNC) c d e • Input synchronization signals in this terminal when externally synchronizing camera images or playback images. Synchronization signal: BB (Black Burst) signal of SD or Tri sync signal of HD •...
  • Page 22: Top Section

    e_hd250.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO Top Section • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus.
  • Page 23 e_hd250.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch CAUTION This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and When the power is turned on while the camera is in the playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on FAS mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.
  • Page 24: Recording And Image Output Formats

    e_hd250.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Recording and Image Out- put Formats This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images input from external devices. This device also has various output terminals.
  • Page 25 e_hd250.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 Terminal Component / SDI Out Recording Rec on Composite [HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item RGB Out Y/C Out (IEEE1394 In) Tape NATIVE 720P 1080I NTSC...
  • Page 26: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder

    e_hd250.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The contents of the status display are divided into those for Indications on the LCD the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera Monitor and in the View- mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed.
  • Page 27: Status Screens In The Camera Mode

    e_hd250.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Status Screens in the Camera Mode External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) D V - 6 0 I A U X 266S DD 266S DD STATUS 0 Screen STATUS 0 Screen STATUS 0 1 Event Indication When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the...
  • Page 28 e_hd250.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I REC INVALID 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON...
  • Page 29 e_hd250.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) D V - 6 0 I A U X STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 1 In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items. Item Contents VIDEO FORMAT display...
  • Page 30 e_hd250.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K.
  • Page 31 e_hd250.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM STATUS 2 Screen STATUS 3 Screen STATUS 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. Indication Indication Contents FILE FILE F CAM1 [********], CAM2-4 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME X See pages 100-102. A F symbol is displayed when a menu setting read from LOAD FILE was changed.
  • Page 32: Status Screen In Vtr Mode

    e_hd250.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screen in VTR MODE Item Contents VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the HDV/DV input signal.
  • Page 33: Magnified Status Indications On The Lcd Monitor

    e_hd250.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Item Contents Time/Date indication Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. During recording in DV format, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed. During recording in HDV format, the data of internal clock is displayed. Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
  • Page 34: Auto White Balance Indication (Camera Mode Only)

    e_hd250.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor Alarm Message Display and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA- TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA- TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
  • Page 35: Switching Between The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder Display

    e_hd250.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE 2.35:1CH CENTER MARK DV-60I Cannot be selected DV-50I DV-24P DV-24PA 16:9 DV-25P HDV-HD60P HDV-HD50P HDV-HD30P [16:9] HDV-HD25P HDV-HD24P Switching between the LCD Screen and Viewfinder Display When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to OFF, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.
  • Page 36: Preparations

    DM-3106 (Astrodesign) KA-HD250 V-R70P-HAD (Marshall Electronics) Monitor An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer.
  • Page 37: Attaching The Zoom Lens

    e_hd250.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 1. 3. Knob Microphone Attaching the Zoom Lens Loosen the mount ring. Microphone Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the holder mount. Tighten the mount ring. Connect the cable connector.
  • Page 38: Inserting An Sd Memory Card

    e_hd250.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS About the Viewfinder Cable Taking out the SD memory card Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 39: Attaching The Tripod Base (Provided Only For U Model)

    e_hd250.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CAUTION Attaching the Tripod Base • The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base (Provided only for U model) mount of this device.
  • Page 40: Ac Operation

    e_hd250.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS AC Operation Charging the Built-in Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is operable with AC power supply GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is connected to a power supply, but it or battery pack.
  • Page 41: Battery Operation

    e_hd250.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM GY-HD251E Battery Operation Use an IDX (Endura) battery. Attaching the Battery Face the battery terminals down and align the battery V- mount with the battery adapter V-mount attachment. The attachable battery varies depending on location. Recommended batteries U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) V-mount...
  • Page 42: Precautions For The Battery Operation

    e_hd250.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining Battery Operation battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA- TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT- (Cont’d) TERY INFO.
  • Page 43: Preparations For Operation

    e_hd250.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON Turning the Power OFF Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the record-standby or STOP mode. Set the POWER switch to OFF. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC Turning the Power ON INPUT connector.
  • Page 44: Loading/Unloading The Cassette

    e_hd250.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Unloading the Cassette Cassette Turn the POWER switch to ON. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until the videocassette cover opens completely.
  • Page 45: Setting And Displaying The Date And Time

    e_hd250.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Setting and Displaying the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen Date and Time The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Pow- ered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off.
  • Page 46: Setting The Date And Time

    e_hd250.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date Displaying the Time and Date on the and Time (Cont’d) Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
  • Page 47: Displaying Time Code

    e_hd250.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Displaying Time Code Displayed Time Code/User’s Bit • When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to INTERNAL, values from the built-in time code generator is displayed. GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records SMPTE-standard •...
  • Page 48: Presetting And Recording Of Time Code

    e_hd250.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Presetting and Recording Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode for the time code generator. of Time Code DROP : The time code generator’s running method is set the drop frame mode.
  • Page 49: Presetting Time Code Data

    e_hd250.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Presetting time code data Presetting user’s bit data The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on CLOCK menu screen.
  • Page 50: Presetting The Time Code From The Lcd Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not available in the following. Blink •...
  • Page 51: Recording Time Codes In Continuation Of Time Codes Recorded On Tape

    e_hd250.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Recording Time Codes in Playing Back Time Code Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape This device features a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user’s bit data recorded on the tape is dis- The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 also incorporates a time code played on the LCD screen or viewfinder status screen.
  • Page 52: Synchronizing With The Time Code Of The Ieee1394 (Dv)-Connected Master Unit

    e_hd250.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Synchronizing with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchro- nized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 terminal.
  • Page 53: Synchronizing With An External Time Code Generator

    e_hd250.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Operation Synchronizing with an Exter- Set the external time code generator and operate it. • The built-in time code generator synchronizes with the nal Time Code Generator input external time code data. “L”...
  • Page 54: Screen Adjustment

    e_hd250.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Screen Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Direction of the Viewfinder LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. Diopter Adjustment Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen LCD monitor...
  • Page 55: Back Focus Adjustment

    e_hd250.book Page 51 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). Back Focus Adjustment Set the zoom mode to M (Manual). Open the iris by turning the iris ring. If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place.
  • Page 56: White Balance Adjustment

    e_hd250.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION • ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) White Balance Adjustment Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi- nation and then re-adjust the white balance. • ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination) Displayed when the light is excessively bright.
  • Page 57: White Shading Adjustment

    e_hd250.book Page 53 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4:07 PM Selecting an item White Shading Adjustment Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (j) with the desired item, and press the SHUTTER dial. • The item is selected and the setting value blinks. Changing the setting value Turn the SHUTTER dial to change the blinking value.
  • Page 58: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting

    e_hd250.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the Setting the Video Format SHUTTER dial. • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set. • Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE- CUTE flashes.
  • Page 59: Camera Settings

    e_hd250.book Page 55 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM ASPECT item Camera Settings 4:3 TV Set the switch positions. 16:9 TV A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB). B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or Set the lens’...
  • Page 60: Audio Input Signal Selection

    e_hd250.book Page 56 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING MEMO Audio Input Signal Selec- You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] tion menu screen.
  • Page 61: Monitoring Audio During Recording

    e_hd250.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MEMO MEMO • When AUDIO LIMITER in the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu • When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the fol- screen is set to ON, the AUDIO LIMITER functions in lowing settings to output stereo sound. manual adjust mode.
  • Page 62: Shooting Operation

    e_hd250.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SHOOTING OPERATION MEMO Basic Recording Opera- The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT tion TALLY and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.
  • Page 63: If The Record-Standby Mode Continues

    e_hd250.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the If the Record-Standby Mode Contin- camera lens section. Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 min- utes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS[1/2] screen menu.
  • Page 64: Header Rec Function

    e_hd250.book Page 60 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SHOOTING OPERATION HEADER REC Function When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance.
  • Page 65 e_hd250.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM How to set the HEADER REC menu screen specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is engaged automatically. Display the HEADER REC menu screen. • During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the view- 1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK..
  • Page 66: Playback Mode

    e_hd250.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PLAYBACK MODE • When the automatic tracking function is activated at the Playback Procedure start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in the playback image. • This device does not allow manual tracking adjustment. •...
  • Page 67: Outputting Audio

    e_hd250.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Display the AUDIO menu screen. Outputting Audio Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen. Set the AUDIO menu screen. • PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2) recorded during shooting.
  • Page 68: Using External Components

    e_hd250.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Displaying Alarms Connecting the Video • CHANGE 1394 SWITCH Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format Signal Cables from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the IEEE1394 switch are different.
  • Page 69: Recording Composite Video Signals From An External Device

    e_hd250.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Operation Recording Composite Start and stop recording with the REC/VTR trigger button. • EE images of input signals are output in DV-60I (U Video Signals from an model) or DV-50I (E model) formats from the various image output terminals.
  • Page 70: Using Genlock Functions

    e_hd250.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Synchronized Signals Using GENLOCK Func- The synchronized signal differs depending on the input sync signal. tions Refer the table below. Input sync signal Terminal Video signal Tri-sync This device features a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input external 720p 1080i synchronization signals in the GENLOCK IN terminal to syn-...
  • Page 71: Dubbing With Av Devices

    e_hd250.book Page 67 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Set the audio output. X See page 63. Dubbing with AV Devices Set the AUDIO menu screen. X See page 87. AUDIO menu screen By connecting the video signal output terminal and the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to an AV device, analog signal dubbing is possible.
  • Page 72: Hdv/Dv Dubbing

    e_hd250.book Page 68 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu HDV/DV Dubbing screen. X See page 79. Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO”...
  • Page 73 e_hd250.book Page 69 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM When Using the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD250/ GY-HD251. : When dubbing in DV format HDV : When dubbing in HDV format Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.
  • Page 74: Backup Recording

    e_hd250.book Page 70 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup unit Backup Recording • Place in HDV/DV signal input mode. * Depending on the used component, it may be neces- sary to set “REMOTE SELECT”. • When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording function to OFF.
  • Page 75: Connect A Remote Control Unit (Rm-Lp55/Rm-Lp57)

    e_hd250.book Page 71 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Notes on Using the Remote Control Unit Connect a Remote Con- • When the switch function of this device and the remote control unit are the same, the remote control switch func- trol Unit (RM-LP55/RM- tion is prioritized.
  • Page 76 e_hd250.book Page 72 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS SC FINE Connect a Remote Control Unit RANDOM SHUTTER (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d) VARIABLE SHUTTER LEVEL SLOW SHUTTER LEVEL q: Same as RM-LP55 G: Available Remote Control Unit Functions List : None X: Not available Only when frame rate is 60p, 60i, 30p, or 24p...
  • Page 77: Menu Screens

    e_hd250.book Page 73 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configura- tion The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode.
  • Page 78 e_hd250.book Page 74 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configuration (Cont’d) VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode TOP MENU screen (VTR)
  • Page 79: Setting Menu Screens

    e_hd250.book Page 75 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Select the menu screen to be set. Setting Menu Screens Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
  • Page 80: Top Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not dis- played.
  • Page 81: Video Format[1/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 77 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) FRAME RATE...
  • Page 82 e_hd250.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode) : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
  • Page 83: Video Format[2/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 79 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) PB TAPE Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO”...
  • Page 84: Camera Operation Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 80 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”. AE LEVEL Increase value : Increases level.
  • Page 85: Camera Process[1/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 81 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) MASTER BLACK Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.
  • Page 86: Camera Process[2/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 82 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) BLACK Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot. NORMAL : Normal status STRETCH : Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by stretching the signal only in the dark areas.
  • Page 87: Advanced Process Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 83 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) CINEMA : Turns the function OFF. : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.
  • Page 88: Color Matrix Adjust Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 84 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) R GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan). Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan.
  • Page 89: White Balance Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 85 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. WHITE PAINT<R> Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number : Weakens the red.
  • Page 90: Switch Mode Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 86 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE used when shooting computer monitors.
  • Page 91: Audio/Mic[1/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 87 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TEST TONE...
  • Page 92: Audio/Mic[2/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 88 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) AUDIO MONITOR Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set to BOTH.
  • Page 93: Lcd/Vf[1/4] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 89 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ZEBRA...
  • Page 94: Lcd/Vf[2/4] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 90 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) LCD MIRROR MODE Sets the image display method when the LCD monitor is in counterview position. NORMAL : Image is displayed without inverting.
  • Page 95: Lcd/Vf[3/4] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 91 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen) : Displays the video format.
  • Page 96: Lcd/Vf[4/4] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 92 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) LCD+VF Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method. : Viewfinder always displayed the image.
  • Page 97: Tc/Ub/Clock Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 93 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be reached from this screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TCG SOURCE...
  • Page 98: Header Rec Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 94 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X See page 60. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed.
  • Page 99: Time/Date Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 95 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. : Not displayed.
  • Page 100: Others[1/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 96 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ANALOG OUT CHAR. Sets whether or not to display characters such as status and menus on the screen for the [Y/P ] and [VIDEO OUT] terminals.
  • Page 101: Others[2/2] Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 97 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in camera mode) Set this when recording a backup of the HDV/DV signal from GY-HD250/GY-HD251 onto another device.
  • Page 102 e_hd250.book Page 98 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned OFF.
  • Page 103: Genlock Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 99 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM GENLOCK Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SD H PHASE Adjusts the horizontal (H) phase of the SD signal of this device according to the BB (Black Burst) signal input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal.
  • Page 104: File Manage Menu Screen

    e_hd250.book Page 100 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen Screen Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU screen. You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN- AGE menu screen.
  • Page 105: Saving Settings

    e_hd250.book Page 101 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the Saving settings STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial. • EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”) flashes. Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu screen.
  • Page 106: Resetting The Menu Settings To The Factory Settings

    e_hd250.book Page 102 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS MEMO FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur- (Cont’d) rent settings are not reset. To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”. Initializing (formatting) an SD mem- Resetting the menu settings to the ory card...
  • Page 107: Features Of The Camera Section

    e_hd250.book Page 103 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, How to Use Skin Detail press the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch to skin color detection mode. Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the detection area frame is input.
  • Page 108 e_hd250.book Page 104 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail (Cont’d) Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen.
  • Page 109: Outputting Color Bars

    e_hd250.book Page 105 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Outputting Color Bars GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can output three types of color bars, depending on the camera settings. NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the SMPTE standard. PAL standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the EBU standard.
  • Page 110: Warnings And Responses

    e_hd250.book Page 106 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Warnings and Responses Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if there is a problem on the VTR. In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the monitor speaker or PHONES jack.
  • Page 111 Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. PUSH CASSETTE The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.
  • Page 112 Tape cannot be unloaded. stances. Please consult the person in UNLOADING FAILURE charge of professional video equip- 4100 Irregularity with eject operation. ment at your nearest JVC-authorized CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE service agent. 5605 - 5609 Tape is cut. Operation stops.
  • Page 113 e_hd250.book Page 109 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:23 PM TALLY lamp Blinks when remaining battery power or tape is low. (Only in Camera mode) Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape Slow blinking • Remaining battery power is low. (once per sec.) • Remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    e_hd250.book Page 110 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? • Is battery pack recharged? • Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF.
  • Page 115: How To Display The Hour Meter

    e_hd250.book Page 111 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM How to Display the Hour Meter The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH- ERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on GY-HD250/ GY-HD251.
  • Page 116: Specifications

    e_hd250.book Page 112 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS [DV] Specifications Video signal record- : DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps ing format Compression : DV compression, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/ 4:2:0 (PAL) Audio: [HDV] [General] Audio signal record- : MPEG1 Audio Layer II : DC 12 V, W 2 A Power requirements ing format...
  • Page 117: External Dimensions

    Clamp Filter SD memory card Tripod base : 1 (U model only) Instruction Manual Warranty Card (USA and Canada only) For details, consult your JVC dealer. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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