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JVC JY-HM360AG Instructions Manual

JVC JY-HM360AG Instructions Manual

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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
JY-HM360AG
INSTRUCTIONS
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The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
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Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can
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This product does not come with a battery pack. When using a battery, please purchase the
recommended battery pack (SSL-JVC50).
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
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B5A-1539-00

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  • Page 1: Mobile User Guide

    This product does not come with a battery pack. When using a battery, please purchase the recommended battery pack (SSL-JVC50). 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: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow CAUTION: for ventilation (10 cm or more on both The mains plug shall remain readily sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 4 Battery Pack (sold separately) CAUTIONS: The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. To prevent shock, do not open the Before using the battery pack, be sure to cabinet. No user serviceable parts read the following cautions: inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Terminals To avoid hazards When you are not using the AC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures ......39 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Introduction Format ............. 40 Safety Precautions ..........3 Zoom Operation ..........41 Contents ............5 Focus Operation ..........42 Main Features ........... 7 Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ..44 Precautions for Proper Use .......
  • Page 6 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Others Basic Operations in Menu Screen ....83 Error Messages and Actions ......125 Display and Description of the Menu Screen Blinking of the Tally Lamp ......126 ..............84 Warning Tone ..........126 Text Input with Software Keyboard ....85 Troubleshooting ..........

  • Page 7: Main Features

    : Describes reference information, such as CMOS sensor with 18.91M pixels. Together with functions and usage restrictions of this the bright “F1.2 JVC GT Lens”, high-sensitivity product. shooting is achieved, capturing videos of high : Indicates the reference page numbers and resolution and 3D appearance.
  • Page 8 Supports Multiple Coding and File Professional Switch Layout and Various Formats Video Parameter Settings This camera recorder supports major file formats Switches for Gain and White Balance are available such as FinalCutPro™ native “MOV”, on the side panel to enable quick switching according to the shooting scene.

  • Page 9: 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 Be sure to use this unit within the allowable o Turn off the power before performing any temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C and a relative...
  • Page 10 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 11 License Notices Others o MPEG LA AVC o Do not insert objects other than the memory card THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE into the card slot. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR o Do not block the vent on the unit. THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT...

  • Page 12: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB 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 Execute Button [Trim This Clip] [LOLUX/3] Button...
  • Page 13 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 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Bottom FOCUS ZOOM A Built-in Microphone J [FOCUS/ZOOM] Operation Switch (A P55 [Audio Recording] ) For focus operation using the Focus/Zoom ring, set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] operation switch to B Tally Lamp “FOCUS”. For zoom operation, set it to (A P32 [Tally Lamp] ) “ZOOM”.
  • Page 15 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 P21 [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 16: Side Control Panel

    Side Control Panel K [AE LOCK/4] AE Lock/User 4 Button When Gain, Iris, and Shutter are set to “AUTO”, their respective values and the value of white S R Q balance are locked when the [AE LOCK/4] button is pressed. You can also use it as a user button by assigning FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2...

  • Page 17: 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 P32 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) S [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button...

  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor F [LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (A P30 [Adjusting the Brightness] ) G [PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment Button (A P31 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] ) (A P31 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] ) H [DISPLAY] Display Button MENU/THUMB Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the INPUT1...

  • Page 19: 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: φ46mmP0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P22 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Lens Cover Open/Close Switch (A P21 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] ) C Focus/Zoom Ring...

  • Page 20: Basic System Diagram

    Basic System Diagram JY-HM360AG Shoulder Belt Monitor Headphone Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone [INPUT1]/ [INPUT2] [TC] [AUX] Monitor JY-HM360AG HDMI Cable [HDMI] AV Cable RCA pin [AV] Battery [DC] Standard Package AC Adapter Remote Control Unit Carrying Case USB Cable Tripod...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Attaching/Detaching The Hood

    Power Supply Attaching/Detaching the Hood Attaching the Hood To use this camera recorder, you can attach a Align the markings on the camera recorder and battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until (A P22 [Using a Battery Pack (sold it is locked.
  • Page 23 Estimated Charging and Continuous Memo : Operating Times Blinking of the [POWER/CHG] lamp during o Charging time charging indicates the charge level. Approx. 4 hrs (SSL-JVC50) [POWER/CHG] Lamp Charge Level When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to Orange blinking Less than 25 % “OFF”...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Turning On/Off The Power

    Menu Screen (A P84 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) POWER MODE Turning Off the Power Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and or stop mode.

  • Page 26: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 2 Ensure that the lens cover is closed, and press the Set button (R). Self-diagnosis starts. When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting A progress bar appears, and “Complete screen for performing the initial settings in the Diagnosis”...
  • Page 27 Changing the Display Style 4 Set the time zone and date/time. You can change the display style of the date/time A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button on the menu. (HI) and select the setting item. B Change the values with the cross-shaped Setting the Date Display (Date Style) button (JK).

  • Page 28: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P114 [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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Assignment Of Functions To User Buttons

    Assignment of Functions Memo : Operations of the user buttons are interlocked to User Buttons with the menu settings. When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. You can assign functions to the following buttons (A P83 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) and use them as user buttons.

  • Page 33: Sd Card

    SD Card QuickTime H.264/HD H.264/SD This camera recorder saves the recorded images 1080i/1080p 1080i 576i and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) 4 GB in the card slot. 8 GB 16 GB Usable Cards 32 GB Use a Class 6/10 SD card. 64 GB (SDXC) Memo :...
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 P101 [ 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 36: 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 37: Clips Recorded To Sd Cards

    (A P105 [ Recording in DCIM Folder ] ) the recording order. System Format Record Folder The Clip Number can be reset in QuickTime DCIM or PRIVATE/JVC/ the menu.* (MPEG2) CQAV* Clip Name Prefix (any four alphanumeric characters) MP4(MPEG2) PRIVATE/JVC/BPAV This is set to “xxxG”...

  • Page 38: Operation Lock Feature

    Operation Lock Feature Operation lock does not apply to the following buttons and switches. [POWER ON/OFF] switch You can use this feature to prevent erroneous TC [IN/OUT] selection switch camera operation. All switches inside the LCD monitor door (however, the operation of the [CH1/CH2] adjustment knob will be locked.) Zoom Lever at the Grip Zoom Lever at the Handle...

  • Page 39: Shooting

    Basic Shooting Memo : Procedures To set each individual video setting item automatically or manually, and to carry out the audio input settings and the audio recording Preparations level adjustment, refer to the following. [Adjusting the Brightness] (A P 48) [Adjusting the Iris] (A P 48) [Setting the Gain] (A P 49) [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (A P 50)

  • Page 40: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format

    Selecting System The recording bit rate (video) is 50 Mbps in “XHQ”, 35 Mbps VBR in “UHQ” and “HQ”, and Definition, File Format and 18.3 Mbps (25 Mbps in the case of 1080i) CBR in “SP”. Video Format The recording bit rate (system rate) is as follows when [Format] is set to “AVCHD”.

  • Page 41: Zoom Operation

    Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip Select an aspect ratio for the images. 1 Press the zoom lever to zoom. The available options vary as follows depending on The zoom speed changes according to the the [System] setting.

  • Page 42: Focus Operation

    Focus Operation Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 1 Set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] operation switch to “ZOOM”. You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the focus/zoom ring. Saving/Recalling Current Zoom FOCUS FOCUS ASSIST/1 AUTO Position (Preset Zoom) TIME CODE MANU This allows you to register up to three zoom AUTO positions.

  • Page 43: Locking The Auto Focus

    Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily Memo : (Push Auto Focus) Using the Focus Assist or Expanded Focus The camera recorder will shift to Auto Focus function makes it easier to focus. mode temporarily and automatically adjusts (A P44 [Focus Assist Function] ) focus when the [FOCUS AUTO / MANU / (A P44 [Expanded Focus Function] ) BAUTO] focus switch is pressed to “BAUTO”...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection

    Focus Assist Function Memo : When the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button is pressed To set the operation when the button is pressed, during shooting, the focused area is displayed go to [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User in color. This enables easy and accurate Switch Set] B [Expanded Focus].
  • Page 45 Selecting Specific Person from Several 1 Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of Persons the user buttons. (A P32 [Assignment of Functions to User 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned Buttons] ) with “Face Detect”. 2 Focus the camera recorder on a person and The camera recorder will enter face selection press the user button that is assigned with mode and the face detection icon (q) will...

  • Page 46: Using Scene Select

    Using Scene Select 2 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button. The Scene Select setting menu appears. Cursor Changing Scene Select (Orange Frame) Use the [SCENE SELECT] switch to change Check Mark camera settings easily and promptly according to specific scenarios. Set the [SCENE SELECT] switch to “A” or “B” to enter the Scene Select mode.
  • Page 47 List of Shooting Modes (Icon) Detailed Settings for Shooting Mode Icon Description Select for indoor shooting. Indoor (*1) Select for outdoor shooting. Outdoor (*1) Returns all current setting values for the [SCENE SELECT] switch 1 Adjust the setting values. (“A” or “B”) to default. A Select the item to adjust.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Iris You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain and Shutter or automatically according to the brightness of the speed according to the brightness of the object. object.

  • Page 49: Setting The Gain

    Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain 4 Turn the iris dial to adjust the iris manually. Adjustment) The open F-number of the aperture varies according to the zoom position. 1 Set the [FULL AUTO ON/OFF] switch to Wide [W] end : F1.2 “OFF”...

  • Page 50: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic The shutter speed appears on the screen. Shutter Use the Set button (R) to switch between the shutter modes and the cross-shaped button (JK) to switch between the speeds. You can change the shutter speed (time for each Switching Shutter Mode shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Memo : When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Balance Switch Set] B [AE Lock] is set to “AE/WB”, the white balance when the user button that is assigned [AE Lock] is pressed can be fixed. Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting.
  • Page 52 Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative 3 Press the Set button (R). Temp.] Values Returns to the [White Balance] screen. You can change both the color temperature settings in the Preset mode in the menu. 1 Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] menu.
  • Page 53 Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode Caution : Do not use highly reflective objects, such as Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or metals. Doing so may result in improper white Memory B. balance adjustment. When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection The Auto White Balance function cannot provide switch is set to “A”...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Camera Image

    Adjusting the Camera White Paint Adjustment You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Image Memory A or Memory B. 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B The picture quality of the camera can be set using [White Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press the [Camera Process] menu.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone

    Monitoring Audio Sound o When the input channel is set 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 58: 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 P93 [ TC Generator ] ) video in this camera recorder.

  • Page 59: 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”). Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop Presetting the Time Code Frame]. (A P93 [ Drop Frame ] ) Time code and user’s bit data generated from the [Drop]: internal time code generator are recorded.
  • Page 60 Setting Time Code without Opening the 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Menu Preset] and press the Set button (R). (A P93 [ TC Preset ] ) The [TC Preset] screen appears. MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 Memo : CANCEL...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 P93 [ UB Mode ] ) The [UB Mode] setting screen appears. This camera recorder is equipped with a time code input/output terminal ([TC] terminal).

  • Page 63: 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 P12 [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 64: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

    Viewing Recorded Videos Caution : During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and Immediately (Clip Review) [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review You can check (review) the last recorded video clip and return to “STBY” (recording standby) mode. on the screen.

  • Page 65: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)

    Splitting the Clips Freely Series Rec (Clip Cutter Trig) Series Rec mode is specified in the factory default. You can split the clips freely without having to stop ([Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot recording during shooting. Mode] is set to “Series”.) (A P104 [ Slot Mode ] ) 1 Assign the “Clip Cutter Trig”...

  • Page 66: Dual Rec

    Dual Rec 2 Start recording. Insert recordable media in both slots, and press the [REC] button. If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to in both slots starts at the same time.

  • Page 67: Backup Rec

    Backup Rec Caution : To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is recommended that you start recording by The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use making use of two cards with the same capacity of the media in slot B for backup recording by and from the formatted state.
  • Page 68 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record 3 Start normal recording (normal recording into slot A) Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. Press any of the [REC] buttons. (A P104 [ Slot Mode ] ) Recording into the media in slot A starts. “BACKUP”...

  • Page 69: Special Recording

    Special Recording 5 Stop backup recording. Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] Besides the normal recording mode, four special and press the Set button (R). recording methods are available in this camera (A P104 [ Slot Mode ] ) recorder.

  • Page 70: Clip Continuous Rec

    1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. Press [REC] Press [REC] Press [REC] (A P104 [ Rec Mode ] ) (Recording starts) (Recording resumes) (Recording resumes) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. Press [REC] Press [REC] Press and hold [REC]...

  • Page 71: Frame Rec

    Caution : 5 Pause recording. If the power is cut off due to low battery power, Press the [REC] button again to pause a proper clip may not be generated. recording. The display changes (“RRECC” B “STBYC” (yellow text)). Frame Rec The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

  • Page 72: Interval Rec

    Interval Rec 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. In normal recording, when the recording stops, the Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record image and accompanying data from the start till the Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. end of the recording are recorded as one “clip”...
  • Page 73 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. (A P104 [ Rec Interval ] ) 4 Start recording. Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Memo : Memo : Depends on the [Main Menu] B [System] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System], deleted on the camera recorder. [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings. When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record (A P103 [ System ] ) Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to (A P103 [ Frame &...

  • Page 76: 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 This Clip: screen] (A P 74)”. Appends an OK mark to the clip pointed by the cursor. Selected Clips: Appends an OK mark to the clips selected (appended...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Deleting Clips

    Deleting Clips 3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. Delete clip. MENU/THUMB CANCEL 4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL button (JK), and press the Set button (R). Deleting starts.

  • Page 79: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark

    Appending/Deleting OK During Playback or Pause Screen Mark 1 Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip playback. If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. You can append OK marks to the clips for If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the important scenes.

  • Page 80: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips

    Selecting and Performing Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively Operations on Multiple 1 Press the [LOLUX/3] button. Clips 2 Select “Select Range” in the action selection screen, and press the Set button (R). Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display. After selecting multiple clips, perform appending/deleting of OK mark, deleting of clips using the action selection screen.

  • Page 81: Trimming Recorded Clips

    Trimming Recorded Clips 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. The check marks change from magenta to You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip green. recorded in the SD card. Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same multiple clips are selected displays the action SD card as the original clip.
  • Page 82 C Trimming information W or Y : Indicates the available space in the storage media (W or Y) : Indicates the time code of the in point : Indicates the time code of the out point : Indicates the duration from the in point to the out point Memo : The trimmed clip will be saved to the same card...

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 and [Clip Name Prefix]. [Setup File] subname or up to 4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].

  • Page 86: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical - TC/UB..........(A P 93) Chart - TC Generator ........ (A P 93) - TC Preset ........(A P 93) - UB Mode ........(A P 93) Main Menu..........(A P 86) - Drop Frame ........(A P 93) - Camera Function...

  • Page 87: Camera Function Menu

    Camera Function Menu AE Speed For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure). Menu screen for specifying operation settings [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow] during shooting. This item can only be selected in the Camera AGC Limit mode. For setting the maximum gain value of “AGC”, Bars which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically.

  • Page 88: User Switch Set Item

    User Switch Set Item AF Speed For setting the AF operation speed. USER1 to USER7, LCD KEY▲, LCD KEY▶, [Setting Values: Fast, RMiddle, Slow] LCD KEY▼, LCD KEY◀ AF Assist By assigning one of the following functions to each For setting whether to shift the auto focus point of the [FOCUS ASSIST/1], [OIS/2], [LOLUX/3], [AE when the focus/zoom ring is turned during Auto LOCK/4], [ZEBRA/5], [MARKER/6], [C.REVIEW/7]...
  • Page 89 AE Lock Memo : This item is selectable when any of the [USER1]- For specifying the operation when any of the [USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], KEY▼], [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Clip [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “AE Review”.

  • Page 90: Camera Process Menu

    Camera Process Menu Expanded Focus For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to images. “Expanded Focus”. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode and Scene Select mode.
  • Page 91 9 Stretch Level White Balance... Stretch amount increases when a larger value is Menu for adjusting white balance. specified. (A P92 [White Balance Item] ) [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] * For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Memo : Balance] (A P 51)”.

  • Page 92: Detail/Adjust Item

    Detail/Adjust Item AWB Paint For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the V/H Balance AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. (A P 51)”.

  • Page 93: 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 P61 [Presetting the User’s Bit] ) This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, Memo : or during recording.

  • Page 94: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF Menu VF Contrast For setting the difference in luminance between the darkest and brightness areas in the viewfinder Item for specifying settings related to the LCD screen. monitor or viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the contrast. This menu screen can be used to specify settings [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone.

  • Page 95: Shooting Assist Item

    Shooting Assist Item Focus Assist & Zebra For selecting the operation when [Focus Assist] Focus Assist and [Zebra] are used simultaneously. For setting whether to add color to the contour of Standard: The focus assist outlines will the focused image upon switching the image to overlapped the zebra pattern.

  • Page 96: 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 97 Audio Meter Date/Time For specifying whether to display the audio level For specifying whether to display the date and time meter on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. in the display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder [Setting Values: ROn, Off] screen.

  • Page 98: A/V Set Menu

    A/V Set Menu 9 Rec Trigger For setting whether to superimpose trigger signals in tandem with the [HDMI] terminal as well as the Menu screen for video output and audio. [REC] button on the camera body. When a compatible device is connected, Video Set...

  • Page 99: Audio Set Item

    Audio Set Item SD Aspect For setting the style of displaying down-converted Input1 Mic Ref. images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. For setting the reference input level when the Side Cut: [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC Displays image with the left and right sides cut off.
  • Page 100 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 101: 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. selection switch on the LCD monitor is set to For specifying recording settings, formatting and “BOTH”.

  • Page 102: Record Set Item

    Auto Power Off Time Zone For setting whether to turn off the power For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 automatically when the camera recorder is not minutes. operated for more than 5 minutes when the battery [Setting Values: UTC-12:00-UTC-00:30, UTC, is used.
  • Page 103 9 System 9 Frame & Bit Rate For selecting a system definition. For selecting the recording frame rate and encoding bit rate for the SD card inserted into slot A. Records in “HD” (high definition) quality The selectable options vary according to the settings of the following items.
  • Page 104 Rec Mode Slot Mode For selecting the record mode for recording to the For setting the operation of the card slot. SD card. Series: (A P69 [Special Recording] ) Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. Dual: [Setting Values: RNormal, Pre Rec, Clip Mode that activates the two slots at the same Continuous, Frame Rec, Interval Rec] time.
  • Page 105 4GB File Spanning(SDXC) Time Stamp A recording file is automatically split when the size For setting whether to display shooting date/time exceeds 4 GB, but if an SDXC card is used, you information in the recorded video. can record clips larger than 4 GB by setting this [Setting Values: On, ROff] option to “Off”.

  • Page 106: Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)

    Adding/Editing Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu Frequently Used Menu 1 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. Items (Favorites Menu) 2 Select the menu or submenu item to add. You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).

  • Page 107: Editing Favorites Menu

    Editing Favorites Menu 4 Press the [OIS/2] button. You can delete or change the order of the items A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of added to [Favorites Menu]. the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen.
  • Page 108 Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move Menu] and press the Set button (R). The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears. DISPLAY MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1...
  • Page 109 6 Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R). Memo : Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save & Exit]. To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving].

  • Page 110: 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 P24 [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 111 D Resolution H AE Lock Displays the video image resolution. The U icon is displayed during AE lock. Memo : I Scene Select/Full Auto When the [SCENE SELECT] switch is set to This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B “A”...
  • Page 112 M Iris F-Number R Zebra pattern Displays F-number of the lens iris. During zebra pattern display, (zebra icon) N Gain is displayed on the display screen in Camera Displays the gain value when in the Manual mode. Gain mode. (A P63 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) “LUX30”...
  • Page 113 STBY C : Clip Continuous Rec recording Memo : standby You can specify the display method (Number/ (A P70 [Clip Continuous Rec] ) Bar) in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B “Zoom”. : Clip Continuous Rec recording RRECC This item will not be displayed when “Off” is (A P70 [Clip Continuous Rec] ) selected.

  • Page 114: 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 115 I Date/Time Display M Check Mark Displays the date/time that is recorded on the Displayed when the currently played clip is currently played SD card. selected. Memo : N OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. The date/time display style can be specified in (A P79 [Appending/Deleting OK Mark] ) [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date Style]/ [Time Style].

  • Page 116: 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 P55 [Audio Recording] ) Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder.

  • Page 117: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)

    Marker and Safety Zone Beautifying the Skin Tone Displays (Camera Mode (Beautiful Skin Mode) Only) With Beautiful Skin mode, you can beautify the skin tone to make it look dewy and smooth. The marker and safety zone displays are useful in 1 Assign the “Beautiful Skin”...

  • Page 118: 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 119: Configuring Setup Files

    Configuring Setup Files Saving Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. The menu settings can be stored on the camera Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] recorder or an SD card by saving them as a setup and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 120: Loading A Setup File

    Loading a Setup File 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 P101 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 121: Deleting Setup Files

    Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P101 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Delete File] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select [Picture File], [User File] or [All File], and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 122: Loading Clips To The Pc

    Loading Clips to the PC Disconnecting Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB cable from the camera recorder. You can load clips to a PC by connecting the Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port.

  • Page 123: Connecting External Monitor

    Connecting External * Select the output signal in [A/V Set] B [HDMI out]. (A P98 [ HDMI out ] ) Monitor * To display the menu screen or display screen on an external monitor, set [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Display On TV] to “On”.

  • Page 124: 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 the [A/V Set] B [Monitor] item or wired remote control. the [MONITOR] selection switch on the camera Memo : recorder.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Blinking Of The Tally Lamp

    Error Message Status Action No Clips No viewable clips are found on the Insert an SD card that contains clips card for Clip Review. that can be reviewed. (A P33 [SD Card] ) (A P64 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) No Media [REC] button is pressed when an SD...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 129: Specifications

    Specifications Lens Section Item Description General Lens F1.2, f=3.76 mm to 37.6 mm (Conversion to 35 mm camera Item Description format: f = 29.9 mm to 586 mm: dynamic zoom) Power DC 12 V Filter diameter Φ46 mm Power Approx. 6 W consumption (When recording in the factory Camera Section...
  • Page 130 Item Description Video/Audio SD mode (MOV: H.264) Video QuickTime File Format Item Description recording file Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD format card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps HD mode (MOV/MP4: MPEG-2) 720x576/50i Video QuickTime File Format (For Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit...
  • Page 131 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) (HOOD) * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. Specifications...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index AC adapter .......... 22, 24 One push auto focus ........42 Action ............76 Picture file ..........119 Aspect ratio ..........41 Picture quality setting ......... 54 Auto power off ........... 25 Power ..........24, 25 Backup rec ..........67 Pre rec ............

  • Page 133: Software License Agreement

    Licensed the “Licensed Software”) provided by Software. JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the...

  • Page 134: 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...
  • Page 136 B5A-1539-00 © 2016 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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