Page 1 HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE GY-HC900STU/GY-HC900RCHE INSTRUCTIONS In this illustration, the supplied viewfinder is attached to the GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE. Wireless LAN antenna and viewfinder are not included in GY-HC900STU and GY-HC900RCHE. The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Page 3 FOR USA These are general Important Safety Instructions and certain items may not apply to all appliances. Important Safety Instructions 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 POUR LES ÉTATS-UNIS Ces informations sont des CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES et certains points peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à tous les appareils. CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire ces instructions. Conserver ces instructions. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements. Respecter toutes les instructions. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à...
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions POUR CANADA FOR USA AND CANADA ATTENTION RISQUE CAUTION D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION: DO NOT OPEN POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE CAUTION: D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Page 6 Changes or modifications not Des changements ou modifications approved by JVC could void the non approuvés par JVC peuvent user’s authority to operate the annuler le droit de l’utilisateur de faire equipment. This equipment has been fonctionner l’appareil.
Page 7 CAUTION: Attention: The mains plug shall remain readily La prise secteur doit être opérationnelle. operable. Débranchez immédiatement la fiche Remove the mains plug immediately if secteur si le caméscope ne fonctionne the camera functions abnormally. pas normalement. WARNING: Avertissement: The battery pack, the camera with Évitez d’exposer la batterie, le battery installed, and the remote control caméscope avec la batterie insérée ou la...
Page 8 When the equipment is installed in a Si le matériel est installé dans un coffret cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it ou sur une étagère, s’assurer qu’il y a un has sufficient space on all sides to allow espace suffisant sur tous les côtés pour for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more permettre la ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16")
Page 9 IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) CAUTION: Connection to the mains supply in Where there are strong electromagnetic the United Kingdom. waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, DO NOT cut off the mains plug from motor, etc., the picture and the sound this equipment.
Page 10 GY-HC900CHE is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Hiermit erklärt die , JVC KENWOOD Corporation, dass der Funkanlagentyp GY-HC900CHE der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents SD Card ............47 Usable Cards ..........47 Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards ..47 Introduction Inserting an SD Card ........48 Safety Precautions ..........5 Removing the SD Card ........ 49 Contents ............11 Switching the SD cards ........ 49 Main Features ..........
Page 12 Playback Display/Status Screen Playing Recorded Clips ........95 Display Screen in Camera Mode ....161 Thumbnail Screen ........95 Display Screen in Media Mode ...... 167 Actions ............97 Status Screen ..........170 Playing back ..........98 Camera Features Deleting Clips ..........100 Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Appending/Deleting OK Mark ......
Page 13 Connecting from a Web Browser ....195 Editing Metadata ........... 195 Planning Metadata ........195 Clip Metadata ..........196 Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser ............... 199 View Remote Control and Camera Control Functions ............202 Changing the Settings via a Web Browser ..204 Changing View Remote Function Settings .
Page 14: Main Features
Main Features Newly developed user multi-matrix for 16-axis color correction In addition to the conventional 6-axis user linear matrix adjustment, this camera recorder is A variety of wired and wireless equipped with user multi-matrix that enables interfaces to support various network accurate adjustment of hue and saturation in the connections smaller 16-axis color region.
Page 15 Built-in GPS u v Content of this manual This camera recorder is built in with GPS function, All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD which enables the positional information obtained Corporation. Unauthorized duplication or from the GPS satellite during a shoot to be reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is recorded as metadata.
Page 16: Precautions For Proper Use
Precautions for Proper Drip-proof o This camera recorder has a drip-proof structure equivalent to IPX2 according to our testing method. It is not completely waterproof. And the drip-proof performance under all conditions is not guaranteed. Storage and Usage Locations IPX2 (protection rating against dripping water) o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity ensures that when a device is tilted at an angle Be sure to use this unit within the allowable...
Page 17 Rechargeable Battery Lens o The batteries recommended for use with this o This camera recorder is an interchangeable lens camera recorder are as follows. camera. Please have the interchangeable lens U model : Digital 150 (Anton/Bauer) ready before use. E model : DUO-150 (IDX) o Read the “INSTRUCTIONS”...
Page 18 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” or o If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data “recording media”...
Page 19 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 20: Operation Modes
Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and Remote Edit mode. Camera Mode Media Mode [CANCEL/RESET]/[MENU/THUMB] Button Press and hold [CAM/MEDIA] Playback Camera Input Thumbnail Display Normal Playback [SET] Button (R) [CAM/MEDIA] Trimming Playback Execute Button [Trim This Clip]...
Page 21 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 to the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable media is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. “STBY” appears on the operation mode display area of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts H I J A Speaker H [MIC LEVEL] Knob (A P98 [Audio Output during Playback] ) For manual adjustment of the recording level for the microphone that is attached to the [MIC IN] B Viewfinder Left-Right Position Lock Ring terminal when the [AUDIO SELECT For loosening the ring and adjusting the position CH1/2/3/4]-[MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch...
Page 23 L Slide Cover (For [USER6]/[USER7] Button) V Shoulder Belt Mount (x2) For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately). Sliding the cover over the buttons helps to prevent accidental operation. Caution : M [USER6] Button Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.
Page 24: Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel G [USER3] Button It can be assigned with a specific menu function. (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) H [USER0] Switch It can be assigned with a specific menu function. (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) I [GAIN H/M/L] Switch For selecting the gain sensitivity level.
Page 25 P [AUDIO INPUT CH1/2/3/4] Recording Level U [TC PRESET] Button Adjustment Knob When the [TC GEN] switch is set to “F-RUN” or For adjusting the recording level manually when “R-RUN”, this camera recorder enters or exits the [MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch is set to Preset mode when this button is pressed.
Page 26: Side Terminal Section
Side Terminal Section a [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen during Camera mode. Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when the [MENU/THUMB] button is pressed and held down while the menu screen is displayed. (A P105 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) Displays the menu screen when the button is pressed during thumbnail display in the Media mode.
Page 27: Rear Terminal
Rear Terminal H [HD/SD SDI OUT1/2] Terminal (A P179 [Connecting External Monitor] ) I [HD/SD SDI IN] Terminal (A P182 [Inputting External Synchronizing Signals (Genlock)] ) J [REMOTE] Terminal (A P180 [Connecting a Remote Control Unit] ) K [DC OUT] (LAN) Terminal Supplies power to devices such as a mobile router that is connected to the [LAN] terminal.
Page 28: Electronic Viewfinder U V
Electronic Viewfinder u v L [ZEBRA] Switch Displays the zebra pattern. (A P42 [Adjusting the Viewfinder] ) ON: Turns on zebra pattern; OFF: Turns off zebra pattern; MOMENT: “Turns on zebra pattern” for a specific time interval while the switch is being pressed. M [TALLY] Front Tally Switch For configuring the front tally lamp.
Page 29: Basic System Diagram
Basic System Diagram Shoulder Belt Wireless Microphone Video Light Camera Receiver Recorder Headphone [LIGHT] [SDI OUT] SDI Cable BNC Microphone [MIC IN] Composite Monitor Focus Manual Controller Cable BNC [AUDIO Audio cable XLR INPUT HZ-FM13(FUJINON) [PHONE] [SDI IN] 1/2] HZ-FM15(CANON) HDMI Cable Zoom Servo Monitor...
Page 30: Settings And Adjustments Before Use
Settings and Adjustments Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) Before Use Attaching the Lens (Sold Separately) This camera recorder can be attached with a B4 mount lens. Caution : Check that the camera recorder is turned off before attaching the lens. Attaching the lens with the power turned on can result in accident and malfunction.
Page 31: Attaching The Microphone (Sold Separately)
Attaching the Microphone (Sold Attaching the Video Light (Sold Separately) Separately) You can attach a separately sold microphone to the Video lights or accessories can be attached to the microphone holder. accessory shoe of this camera recorder. The microphone that is sold separately uses a The accessory shoe is of the 1/4-inch screw type.
Page 32: Attaching The Wireless Lan Antennas
Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas Adjusting the Position of the Shoulder (Supplied) u v Adjust the position of the shoulder pad back and Attach the wireless LAN antenna by turning it in the forth. clockwise direction. Hold the base while attaching the antenna.
Page 33: Power Supply
Power Supply Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power. To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. Recommended AC Adapter (A P34 [Using a Battery Pack] ) (A P33 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)] )
Page 34: Using A Battery Pack
Precautions for the Battery Operation Using a Battery Pack Do not remove the battery when the [POWER Recommended Batteries ON/OFF] switch is “ON”. U model : Digital 150 (Anton/Bauer) Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the E model : DUO-150 (IDX) battery is in use.
Page 35: Battery Warning Settings
Attaching/Detaching the Battery (E Model) Battery Warning Settings Use the following battery type. Follow the steps below to configure the warning V Mount voltage or warning level when the remaining battery level is running low. 1 Attach the battery. Face the terminal downward and attach the V 1 Select “Voltage”...
Page 36: Power Status Display
Power Status Display Menu Screen (A P106 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Display Settings Display Description B 14.4V Currently powered by a battery. When the battery power runs out, B 100min the battery mark appears hollow,...
Page 37: Turning On/Off The Power
Turning On/Off the Power Turning Off the Power Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode. Turning On the Power 1 Set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”. 2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT] terminal (when not in use for a long time).
Page 38: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Memo : The menus and messages on the screen of the When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the screen for performing the initial settings in the selected language. camera recorder appears.
Page 39 Changing the Time after Initial Setting 4 Press the [STATUS/SET] button (R) after confirming the exit screen. Setting the Date/Time The [Date/Time] screen appears. (A P149 [ Date/Time ] ) For U models 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 2 Set the date and time.
Page 40: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P167 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) Monitor and Viewfinder This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. The display switches with every press of the You can display the camera status, recording [DISPLAY] button.
Page 41: Status Screen
Status Screen Remote Edit Mode Screen This screen allows you to check the current This is a mode for accessing the page for editing settings. the metadata that is recorded in a clip via a web To display the status screen, press the browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet [STATUS/SET] button in the normal screen.
Page 42: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the Viewfinder and Viewfinder You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions. Changing the brightness of the screen will not You can monitor video images on this camera affect the recorded images.
Page 43 o Flipping up the Eyepiece 5 Adjust the brightness, outline and contrast Flipping up the eyepiece provides a better view of the viewfinder screen. of the entire image. Push the lock upward to flip up the eyepiece. Adjusting the Brightness Use the [BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
Page 44: Adjusting The Back Focus
Adjusting the Back Focus When the lens is attached for the first time, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when it is zoomed to the telephoto or wide-angle end. The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the subject.
Page 45: Assignment Of Functions To User Buttons
Assignment of Functions to User Buttons You can assign functions to the following buttons and use them as user buttons. By assigning functions to the buttons, the usability of the camera recorder can be enhanced. Perform settings in the menu items corresponding to each button.
Page 46: Tally Lamp
Tally Lamp When [Tally System] is set to “Internal” Front Tally/ Back Tally This is the indicator lamp for recording and Menu Setting Live Rec/Live warning. Streaming Streaming The operation changes according to the menu Information Warning settings. on Camera The lamp blinks when the battery or remaining Alarm Recorder...
Page 47: Sd Card
SD Card Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SD card This camera recorder saves the recorded images in use and the battery condition. and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) The recordable time varies according to the in the card slot.
Page 48: Inserting An Sd Card
Inserting an SD Card Memo : If the SD card contains files recorded by devices This camera recorder comes with two card slots other than this camera recorder or files that are (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and saved from a PC, the recordable time may be playback.
Page 49: Removing The Sd Card
Removing the SD Card Switching the SD cards When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not you can use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch being accessed (status indicator of the the card to use.
Page 50: Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards 5 Formatting starts. When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] appears at the remaining media display area. Format the card using the camera recorder menu. Unformatted SD cards SD cards formatted under different Formatting... specifications * For details of the menu operation, refer to “[Basic Operations in Menu Screen] (A P 105)”.
Page 51: Restoring The Sd Card
Restoring the SD Card Caution : [Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera It is necessary to restore the SD card if an mode. However, it cannot be selected while the abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to camera recorder is recording.
Page 52: Clips Recorded To Sd Cards
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 [Format] settings. A number in automatic Other than MXF (MPEG2): [DCIM] ascending order is assigned in the recording order.
Page 53: 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 [ND FILTER] switch camera operation. [MONI SELECT] switch [CH SELECT] switch [AUDIO INPUT CH1/2/3/4] recording level adjustment knob [AUDIO SELECT CH1/2/3/4]-[MANUAL/ AUTO] selection switch...
Page 54: Shooting
Basic Shooting Shooting Procedures 1 Configure the video and audio input settings. You have to configure video settings such as Preparations brightness adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio input settings and audio recording level for audio recording.
Page 55: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format
Selecting System You can select a definition for the recorded images from the following items under [System]. Definition, File Format and Records in HD quality for both slots A and B. Video Format SD 2: Records in SD quality for both slots A and B. HD(SDI In): You can select the definition of the recorded Records the HD SDI video of the device...
Page 56 Selecting a Video Format o When [System] is set to “High-Speed”2 Record Format The selectable [Frame Rate]/[Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [System]/[Format]/ W Format W Frame W Bit Rate W Audio Resolution Rate [Resolution]. QuickTime 1920x1080 120/60p, 2CH 24 bit (H.264) 100/50p...
Page 57: Zoom Operation
Zoom Operation o When [System] is set to “SD” or “SD(SDI In)”: Record Format Adjusts the angle of view. W Format W Frame W Bit Rate W Audio Zooming can be operated using the following. Resolution Rate Zoom ring/zoom lever on the commercially QuickTime 720x480 8M (HQ)
Page 58: Focus Operation
Focus Operation Expanded Focus Function You can magnify the preferred area by pressing the user button assigned with “Expanded Focus”; doing so enables precise focus to be established Adjusting the Focus easily. 1 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 1 When the user button that is assigned with Memo : “Expanded Focus”...
Page 59: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjusting the Brightness Memo : Using the user button assigned with “Full Auto” to enter the Full Auto mode also activates the Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter automatic brightness adjustment (AE) mode. In speed and ND filter according to the brightness of this case, the White Balance also enters into the object.
Page 60: Adjusting The Iris
Adjusting the Iris Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”. Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the brightness of the subject. 2 Set to Auto Iris mode using the [IRIS A/M] switch on the lens.
Page 61: Setting The Gain
Setting the Gain Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user when there is insufficient illumination on the object. button assigned with “Full Auto”. You can set the gain of the video amplifier 2 Set [Camera Function] B [GAIN L]/[GAIN according to the brightness of the object.
Page 62: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic After the shutter speed indication turns white, the setting value can be changed using the cross- Shutter shaped button (JK). You can use the cross-shaped button I to switch to variable mode and the cross-shaped button H to You can change the shutter speed (time for each switch to step mode.
Page 63: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) Balance 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”. Adjust the white balance according to the color 2 Set [Camera Function] B [Shutter] to “EEI”. temperature of the lighting.
Page 64 Memo : 3 Press the Set button (R). Use the user button assigned with “Full Auto” to Returns to the [White Balance] screen. enter the Full Auto mode also activates the Automatic White Balance mode. In this case, the Iris, Gain and Shutter also enter into Auto mode White Balance forcibly.
Page 65 Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Preset Paint Adjustment Temp.] Values The white balance for [Preset Temp.] and You can change both the color temperature [Alternative Temp.] can be fine adjusted settings in the Preset mode in the menu. individually or collectively. 1 Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative 1 Select [Camera Process] B [White Temp.] menu.
Page 66 Error Message 4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions If the Auto White Balance adjustment is not as the object to be shot, place a white object correctly completed, one of the following near the center of the screen and zoom in to messages will appear for about 3 seconds.
Page 67 Vertical Shading Adjustment 3 Press the Set button (R). Returns to the [White Balance] screen. Adjustment of white shading is needed when you have changed the lens. Although white balance may be appropriate at the center of the image, this may not be the case White Balance at the top and bottom areas.
Page 68 Adjusting the Vertical Shading Memo : There may be some delay in the changes of the 1 Set [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B evaluated value after pressing the cross-shaped [V. Shading] to “On”. button (JK). 2 Select [Adjust...] in [V. Shading] and press Increasing the setting value suppresses the the Set button (R).
Page 69: Adjusting The Camera Image
Adjusting the Camera Audio Recording Image You can record audio from the four channels (CH1/ CH2/CH3/CH4) in synchronization with the video The picture quality of the camera can be set using images on this camera recorder. the [Camera Process] menu. Select from the options below to record the audio.
Page 70 When the switch setting is set to “FRONT” When the switch setting is set to “WIRELESS” Audio recording is performed according to the Recording is performed as follows according to the setting in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Front Mic setting in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Wireless Select]/[Front Mic Power]/[Front Mic 1 Ref.]/[Front Channel].
Page 71 Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Memo : Adjustment) The [Threshold Level], [Attack Time], [Decay The manual adjustment mode is enabled by Time], [Mode], etc. of the compressor can be setting the [AUDIO SELECT CH1/2/3/4]- configured in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [CH1/2 [MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch on this DRC]/[CH3/4 DRC] for the audio to be recorded.
Page 72 References on DRC (Dynamic Range [CH1/2 DRC] and [CH3/4 DRC] settings Compressor) and Limiter Threshold : This is the point when the gain Level changes slowly. (See Figure 1) DRC and Limiter Configuration Block Diagram Lowering the threshold level will make it difficult for the recording On/Off level to become saturated but this...
Page 73: Audio Output During Recording
Audio Output during Time Code and User’s Bit Recording Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in this camera recorder. You can check the recorded audio from the The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the monitor speaker or the headphone connected to viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or the [PHONE] terminal.
Page 74: Setting Time Code Generator
Setting Time Code Time Code Operation Mode Generator Select the time code operation using the [TC GEN] switch. Setting Description Presetting the Time Code F-RUN The time code operates in the run Time code and user’s bit data generated from the mode at all times regardless of the internal time code generator are recorded.
Page 75 Setting Time Code 2 Select the framing mode for the time code generator (only when the frame rate setting 1 Select [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press the is “60” or “30”). Set button (R). To configure the setting, go to [TC/UB] B [Drop (A P124 [ TC Preset ] ) Frame].
Page 76 Setting Time Code without Opening the 5 Check the values and press the Set button Menu (R). The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen. To cancel the setting, press the [TC PRESET] button. Caution : When the camera recorder is switched to Media PRESET mode during editing, editing will be canceled...
Page 77: Setting The User's Bit
Setting the User’s Bit 2 Select [TC/UB] B “Preset” and press the Set button (R). The [Preset] setting screen appears. You can add the date, time or an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the 3 Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place recorded image.
Page 78: Synchronizing The Time Code With An External Time Code Generator
Synchronizing the Time Setting User’s Bit without Opening the Menu Code with an External Time Code Generator This camera recorder comes with a [TC IN] terminal. Connect a time code signal generator to the [TC PRESET IN] terminal to synchronize with the SMPTE/EBU F-RUN LTC time code.
Page 79 Settings and Operation of the Camera 1 Input the external synchronizing signal to Recorder the external time code generator and the [GENLOCK] terminal of this camera 1 Set to Camera mode. recorder. (A P20 [Operation Modes] ) Memo : 2 Set [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Genlock BB signals or HDTV tri-level synchronizing Input] to “GENLOCK”.
Page 80: Setting Zebra Pattern
Setting Zebra Pattern Memo : When [Zebra] is set to “1 Pattern”, “Top 2” and When the luminance level range for displaying “Bottom 2” cannot be selected. zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra If the area specified by two zebra patterns pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified overlaps, Zebra1 pattern will be displayed.
Page 81: Setting Spot Meter
Setting Spot Meter Color of Frame Item Settings Indicating the The brightness of the object during shooting is Position displayed. Max & Min Displays the Max: Green This function is useful when setting video or stage brightness (%) Min: Yellow lighting or when specifying camera exposure.
Page 82 When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected When [Manual] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting A The brightness of the cursor position is when the button is pressed. displayed when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed.
Page 83: Acquiring Positioning Information By Gps V U
Acquiring Positioning Reception Display Positioning Status Information by GPS v Status GPS reception Receiving strong in progress GPS signal. UTC (signal strength: and positioning strong) information can be This camera recorder comes with a built-in GPS obtained and function. The GPS function is able to record the recorded.
Page 84: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)
Viewing Recorded Videos Caution : During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL/ Immediately (Clip Review) RESET] and [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL/RESET] button to cancel You can check (review) the last recorded video clip clip review and return to “STBY” (recording on the screen.
Page 85: Displaying The Video Signal Monitor
Displaying the Video o When the upper limit is set to 110% and the lower limit to 0% Signal Monitor The video signal monitor can be displayed using the user button assigned with “Video Signal Monitor”. The display operation functions according to the setting in [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Video Signal Monitor].
Page 86: Recording Simultaneously At Two Different
Recording Dual Rec Simultaneously at Two If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards Different Definitions in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both the slots.
Page 87 Caution : 2 Start recording. To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is Insert recordable media in both slots, and recommended that you start recording by press the [REC] button. making use of two cards with the same capacity In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media and from the formatted state.
Page 88: Backup Rec 0
Backup Rec 0 1 Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. (A P155 [ Slot Mode ] ) The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use “BACKUP” appears on the enlarged display of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording screen.
Page 89 3 Start normal recording (normal recording 5 Stop backup recording. into slot A) Select [STBY] in [System] B [Record Set] B Press any of the [REC] buttons. [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Recording into the media in slot A starts. Set button (R).
Page 90: Special Recording 0
Special Recording 0 Completed Clip (Recorded video and audio) Besides the normal recording mode, four special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Frame Rec and Interval Rec. Select a mode from [System] B [Record Set] B Recording starts a [Rec Mode].
Page 91: Clip Continuous Rec 0
Clip Continuous Rec 0 3 Pause recording. Press the [REC] button again to pause In normal recording, when the recording stops, recording. The display changes (“RRECC” the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded B “STBYC”...
Page 92: Frame Rec 1
Frame Rec 1 Memo : The following operations cannot be performed In normal recording, when the recording stops, the while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text). image and accompanying data from the start till the Clip Review operation end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on (A P84 [Viewing Recorded Videos the SD card.
Page 93: Interval Rec 1
Interval Rec 1 2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames]. In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the To configure the setting, go to [System] B end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Frames].
Page 94: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)
Splitting the Clips Freely 3 Set the time interval to start recording in (Clip Cutter Trig) 0 [Interval Rec]. To configure the setting, go to [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. You can split the clips freely without having to stop (A P154 [ Rec Interval 1 ] ) recording during shooting.
Page 95: Playing Recorded Clips
Playing Recorded Clips F [USER3] 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 [CAM/MEDIA] selection button G [USER4] Button in the Camera mode to enter the Media mode.
Page 96 Memo : Memo : Dependent on the settings for [System] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System]/ deleted on the camera recorder. [WResolution]/[YResolution]/[WFrame Rate]/ B Continued From Mark [YFrame Rate]/[WBit Rate], and [YBit Rate]. (A P151 [ System ] ) This mark indicates that the current clip is (A P152 [ W Resolution ] )
Page 97: Actions
Detailed screen Actions * Items that are common with the Standard screen The action selection screen is displayed when the will not be described. Refer to “[Standard [USER4] button is pressed. screen] (A P 95)”. The following operations can be performed. Item Description Select All Clips Selects all clips.
Page 98: Playing Back
Playing back Item Description FTP Upload Uploads a clip to the FTP server. Use the operation buttons on the side control panel This Clip: of the camera recorder to play back. Uploads the clip pointed by the cursor. Selected Clips: Uploads the clips selected (appended with check mark).
Page 99 Time Code Playback Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Memo : The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI OUT 1/2] terminal.
Page 100: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips 4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). Deleting starts. Delete clip. Memo : Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC. Delete This Clip? Delete Deleting One Clip...
Page 101: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark
Appending/Deleting OK During Playback or Pause Screen Mark 1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback. If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the You can append OK marks to the clips for OK mark will be deleted.
Page 102: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips
Selecting and Performing Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly Operations on Multiple 1 Move the cursor to a clip without a check mark, and press the [USER3] button. Clips A green check mark appears on the clip. Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display.
Page 103: Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. 1 Press the [USER4] button. The check marks change from magenta to 2 Select “Select Range” in the action green. selection screen, and press the Set button Pressing the [USER4] button while the (R).
Page 104: Trimming Recorded Clips
Trimming Recorded Clips C Trimming information W or Y : Indicates the available space in the storage media (W or Y) You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip : Indicates the time code of the in recorded in the SD card. point The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same : Indicates the time code of the out...
Page 105: Basic Operations In Menu Screen
Basic Operations in Menu A [USER1] Button Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the Screen [Favorites Menu]. B [USER3] Button Pressing the [MENU/THUMB] button displays Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB the menu screen on the LCD monitor and Preset] setting screen.
Page 106: Display And Description Of The Menu Screen
Changing Setting Values Display and Description of the Menu Screen Selecting Menu Items Display Settings Audio Meter Battery Date/Time Display Settings Date Style Audio Meter Time Style 24hour Battery Time Shutter Date/Time Cancel Date Style A Menu Item to Change Time Style 24hour Menu item to be changed.
Page 107: Text Input With Software Keyboard
Text Input with Software Keyboard A Character Entry Field Field for entering the title. Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup You can enter up to 8 characters for the File] subname, [Clip Name Prefix], and the settings [Setup File] subname or up to 4 characters under [Network].
Page 108: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart
Menu Screen Hierarchical - [LCD/VF...] ........(A P 125) - [Shooting Assist...] ...... (A P 125) Chart - [Marker Settings...] ..... (A P 125) - [Display Type...] ......(A P 125) [Main Menu...] ........(A P 108) - [Display On/Off...] ....... (A P 125) - [Camera Function...] .......
Page 109: Camera Function Menu
Camera Function Menu Shutter For specifying shutter-related settings. When “Slow” or “Step/Variable” is selected, Menu screen for specifying operation settings configure the shutter speed by pressing “SEL” of during shooting. the [SHUTTER] switch and using the cross-shaped This item can only be selected in the Camera mode.
Page 110 AGC Limit For setting the maximum gain value of “AGC”, For setting the position in the white balance switch [WHT.BAL] to assign the FAW (Full Auto White which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically. Balance) function. When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set [Setting Values: B, A, PRST, RNone] to “dB”:...
Page 111: User Switch Set Item
User Switch Set Item Lens REC For selecting a function to be assigned to the USER0 to USER8, USER9J, USER10K, Record button (VTR button, etc.) on the lens. USER11H, USER12I, USER13R (front), A menu is displayed only when the FS-790 or USER1 (VF), USER2 (VF), LENS RET FS-900 is connected.
Page 112 The settable values for each item are as follows. Button [5]/[6]/[7]/ [0]/[1]/ [USER1(VF)]/ [LENS RET] [3]/[4]/ [USER2(VF)] [9]/[10]/ [11]/[12]/ [13] Setting Value VF Display Cancel Status Slot Select Auto Upload 1 Return over IP 0 Live Streaming Load Picture File Return Video Clip Review OK Mark...
Page 113 Lolux AE Lock To increase the sensitivity when in dim For configuring the behavior when operating the surroundings, set a value in the Lolux mode. user button that is assigned with the “AE Lock” When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set function.
Page 114 Expanded Focus Return Video For configuring the behavior when operating the For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Expanded user button that is assigned with the “Return Focus” function. Video” function. Limited Time: CameraGPiP: Activates the timer.
Page 115: Full Auto Item
Full Auto Item White Balance For configuring the operation of each item in the For specifying the White Balance operation. Full Auto mode. FAW: Full Auto can be turned on/off using the user button Sets the white balance to Auto. assigned with the “Full Auto”...
Page 116: Camera Process Menu
Camera Process Menu 9 Colorimetry For configuring the standard for converting R, G, B signals to Y, Cb, Cr signals when [Color Space] is Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera configured to “HLG” or “ITU2020”. images. ITU2020: This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Records and outputs ITU2020 RGB signals using the Y-Cb-Cr signal conversion coefficient.
Page 117 9 Level Master Black The amount of correction can be specified For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that separately when [Gamma] is set to “Standard”, serves as the reference black. “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2”. Increasing the value increases the pedestal. [Setting Values: +50 to +1, R0, -1 to -50] When [Gamma] is set to “Standard”...
Page 118 Black Toe 9 Compress Level Compression amount increases when a larger Process the dark areas according to the balance of value is specified. bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the [Setting Values: 5 to 1 (R 3)] overall balance of contrast.
Page 119 White Clip White Balance... For setting the point to apply white clip for video Menu for adjusting white balance. signals with a high luminance level. (A P122 [White Balance Item] ) [Setting Values: 109% to 90% (R109%)] * For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Memo : Balance] (A P 63)”.
Page 120 9 Adjust Reverse Picture This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color For recording images correctly by setting this item according to the user’s preference. to “Rotate” when the lens image appears upside The adjusted values of “Natural”, “Standard”, down or laterally inverted.
Page 121: Detail/Adjust Item
Detail/Adjust Item Level Depend Configure this item when areas such as the darker V/H Balance portions of the video image appear coarse when For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour the Detail function is applied. (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. +1 reduces the outline enhancement of dark areas H+1 to H+20: and suppresses the noise, while -1 enhances the...
Page 122: White Balance Item
White Balance Item Skin Area For configuring whether to display only the color Preset Temp. correction area in color and areas that are not For setting the color temperature when the corrected in black-and-white. [WHT.BAL] switch is set to “PRST”. When “Detect”...
Page 123 AWB Paint For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (A P 63)”. Increase the number: Strengthens the red/blue. Decrease the number: Weakens the red/blue. [Setting Values: -32 to +32 (R 0)] Memo : This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to “A”...
Page 124: 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 P77 [Presetting the User’s Bit] ) This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, Memo : or during recording.
Page 125: Lcd/Vf Menu
LCD/VF Menu LCD Bright For configuring the brightness of the LCD monitor. Increasing the value increases the brightness. Item for specifying settings related to the LCD [Setting Values: +10 to +1, R0, -1 to -10] monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings LCD Peaking related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone.
Page 126: Shooting Assist Item
Shooting Assist Item 9 White Level For configuring the white level during adjustment of Focus Assist the dynamic range that is visible in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when [Color Space] is set to “HLG”. For setting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to When [Color Space] is set to “HLG”...
Page 127 9 Top 1 9 Type For setting the maximum luminance level to display For configuring the video signal monitor to be Zebra1. displayed. [Setting Values: Over, 100%, 98%, 95% to 5% (in Histogram2: 5% increments)] (R80%) Displays the distribution of points in the image based on the degree of brightness and the 9 Bottom 1 corresponding number of points.
Page 128: Marker Settings Item
Marker Settings Item 9 Aspect Marker For specifying how boundary markers are to be For setting the marker and safety zone, which are used to indicate the parts of an image that are useful in helping you determine the angle of view beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in for the image according to the shooting purpose.
Page 129: Display Type Item
Display Type Item Focus This menu is used to set the displays on the LCD For setting the display method of the approximate monitor and viewfinder screen. distance to the subject in focus during manual focus. Battery Feet: Displays the distance in feet. For setting the display of the remaining battery Meter: power on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.
Page 130: Display On/Off Item
Display On/Off Item Gain For setting whether to turn on or off the display of For setting the gain display to be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. an item on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. ISO: Battery, Clip Info, OK Mark, High-Speed Displays the gain as ISO sensitivity.
Page 131: A/V Set Menu
A/V Set Menu SDI OUT1 Res. For selecting the resolution of video output from the [HD/SD SDI OUT1] terminal according to the Menu screen for video output and audio. monitor to be connected. Video Set... [Setting Values: 1080psF, 1080p, R1080i, 720p, 576i, 480i] For specifying video output-related settings.
Page 132 SDI OUT2 VIDEO OUT For configuring video output from the [HD/SD SDI For configuring video output from the [VIDEO OUT2] terminal. OUT] terminal. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Outputs the same display as that of the HDMI Color viewfinder at 1080p. Camera: For setting the color format of HDMI signals.
Page 133 HDMI Enhance HDMI Rec Trigger For setting the color range of HDMI signals. When For configuring whether to superimpose trigger connecting to a PC monitor, set this to “On”. signals on the [HDMI] out terminal in tandem with [Setting Values: On, ROff] the [REC] button.
Page 134 SD Aspect Genlock Input For setting the style of displaying images with a For selecting the input destination of video 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. synchronizing signals. Side Cut: SDI IN: Displays image with the left and right sides cut Inputs video synchronizing signals from the [HD/ off.
Page 135: Audio Set Item
Return Input 0 Front Mic Power Configure this setting when it is necessary to For selecting the input destination of the return supply +48 V power to the microphone that is video. connected to the [MIC IN] terminal. Network: For inputting the return video from the [Setting Values: ROn, Off] preconfigured network.
Page 136 CH1 Audio Level/CH2 Audio Level/CH3 CH1/2 DRC..., CH3/4 DRC... Audio Level/CH4 Audio Level For configuring the individual parameters of DRC (Dynamic Range Compression). 9 Front, Rear/Wireless (A P72 [References on DRC (Dynamic Range For configuring the method for adjusting volume Compressor) and Limiter] ) level when the [MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch 9 Threshold Level...
Page 137 Mic Wind Cut... AUDIO OUT Limiter For configuring whether to enable limiter operation 9 CH1(/2/3/4) for the output of the [AUDIO OUT] terminal. For configuring whether to cut the low-frequency range of the audio signal when “FRONT” or “REAR” Enables limiter operation. is selected for [AUDIO INPUT] of each channel and Off: “MIC”...
Page 138 IFB/RET Monitor... 0 Memo : If the IFB/Return over IP audio is too loud, set 9 CH1(/2) this item to “Low”. If the sound is still loud even For configuring the output from the [PHONE] after setting to “Low”, set [IFB/RET Audio ALC] terminal during IFB Return over IP of each channel.
Page 139: Network Menu
Network Menu Return over IP... 0 For configuring settings related to Return over IP. This function allows video and audio to be received For specifying network-related settings. via the network. The display of the software keyboard for input (A P143 [Return over IP Item 0] ) varies according to the item you are setting.
Page 140: Connection Setup Item
Zero Config Setup Fileu v/USB Setup Filew x For allowing this camera recorder to be detected 9 Load automatically by external devices (such as Loads the settings on the [Wizard] screen. switchers) connected to the same LAN. (A P208 [Reading the Connection Settings Connection can be established via one link from File] ) the menu of the external device.
Page 141: Live Streaming Item
Interface For specifying APN (Access Point Name). For selecting the terminal for live streaming. [Setting Values: RLAN, USB/Int. WLAN] u v * This item is grayed out and cannot be selected [Setting Values: RLAN, USB] w x if APN cannot be set for the adapter attached. Caution : Server The APN setting is written into the cellular...
Page 142 For entering the URL of the live distribution For setting the user name. destination beginning with “rtmp://”. The default value is “JVC”. There is no default value (blank). * Enter not more than 31 characters. * You can enter up to 191 characters and ASCII Memo : characters.
Page 143: Return Over Ip Item 0
o FEC Matrix 0 Bit Rate For setting the amount of FEC (Forward Error For setting the encode bitrate of the video image Correction) overhead for configuring during live distribution. SMPTE2022-1. The selectable options vary according to the (A P215 [Setting the FEC Matrix 0] ) settings in [Live Streaming Set] B [Resolution] and Memo : [Bit Rate].
Page 144 o Alias o Stream ID For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this For configuring the stream ID registered on the camera. video/audio transmission source. The name set in this item will be displayed in the There is no default value (blank). [Server] options.
Page 145: Web Item
For setting the user name. Enter not more than 31 For setting the protocol of the FTP server to be characters using the software keyboard. connected. (Default value: jvc) FTP: Protocol that does not encrypt the incoming and Password outgoing data.
Page 146: Upload Item 0
o Username 9 Server Enter the user name for connecting to the FTP For configuring the server for uploading to the FTP server. server. * Enter not more than 31 characters. [Setting Values: RClip-FTP1, Clip-FTP2, Clip- o Password FTP3, Clip-FTP4] Enter the password for connecting to the FTP Clip Server server.
Page 147 o Server For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the FTP server. * Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.]. o Port Enter the FTP server port number to use using an integer between 1 and 65535.
Page 148: System Menu
System Menu Tally System For setting the display conditions of the tally lamp (front and back) on the camera recorder. This menu screen allows system-related settings. Internal: For configuring recording settings, formatting and Displays mainly the status of the camera restoration of a recording media, tally lamp setting, recorder.
Page 149 Battery 0 Memo : This cannot be configured to a value that is For configuring the warning voltage or warning higher than the setting of [Near End (%)]. level (%) according to the battery specifications A warning sound is also output when the voltage and condition of use.
Page 150 Date Style System Information For setting the date display sequence for display 9 Version on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen as well Displays the version of the camera in the upper row as for time stamp recording. and the version of the dedicated viewfinder in the Display examples of the setting values are as lower row.
Page 151: Record Set Item
Record Set Item 9 W Format For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to Record Format the SD card in slot A. QuickTime(MPEG2): After setting of all items in the [Record Format] QuickTime file format (.MOV) menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the MXF(MPEG2)0: screen to apply the new settings on the camera MXF (material exchange format)
Page 152 9 W Resolution 9 W Frame Rate For selecting the image size to be recorded to the For selecting the frame rate to be recorded to the SD card in slot A. (Horizontal x vertical) SD card in slot A. The available options vary according to the The available options vary according to the settings [System] and [WFormat] settings.
Page 153 9 W Bit Rate 9 W Audio For selecting the bit rate to be recorded to the SD For selecting the audio to be recorded to slot A (2ch card in slot A. or 4ch). The selectable options vary according to The available options vary according to the settings the settings in [WFormat] or [WBit Rate].
Page 154 9 Y Frame Rate Rec Mode 0 1 The frame rate of the image to be recorded to the For selecting the mode for recording to the SD card in slot B is fixed when [System] is set to recording media. “HD+Web”2.
Page 155 Slot Mode 9 Backup Rec 0 For starting/stopping backup recording with [REC]/ For setting the operation of the card slot. Series: [STBY]. Mode that activates slots A and B sequentially. This item is selectable only when [Slot Mode] is set Dual: to “Backup”.
Page 156 Time Stamp For setting whether to display shooting date/time information in the recorded video. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : The date/time display style can be changed in [Date Style]/[Time Style]. (A P150 [ Date Style ] ) (A P150 [ Time Style ] ) When [System] is set to “High-Speed”2, this item is fixed at “Off”.
Page 157: 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 Display Settings (Favorites Menu).
Page 158: Editing Favorites Menu
Editing Favorites Menu 4 Press the [USER2] 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] Edit Favorites 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Page 159 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 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. selection bar for the move appears. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Page 160 6 Press the [USER1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R). Edit Favorites Save & Exit Exit without Saving Cancel Memo : Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save &...
Page 161: Display Screen In Camera Mode
Display Screen in Camera B Remaining Space on Media Displays the remaining recording time for the Mode recording media in slot A and slot B separately. : Currently selected slot. (White card) W z : Write-protect switch of SD card is set. When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display : SD card cannot be read or On/Off] is set to “Off”, the corresponding display is...
Page 162 C Operation lock G Audio Level Meter The r icon appears during operation lock. Displays the audio levels for CH-1 to CH-4. (A P53 [Operation Lock Feature] ) a appears on the screen when in the Auto mode. Memo : The s icon appears for 3 seconds after operation lock is turned off.
Page 163 J Shutter M White Balance Mode The current shutter speed appears on the Displays the current white balance mode. screen. (*****K indicates color temperature) (A P109 [ Shutter ] ) A *****K : When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRST] When the camera recorder is switched to the switch is set to “A”...
Page 164 P Luminance Information U Network Connection Icon Displayed when the Spot Meter function is USB connection or built-in wireless LAN activated. connection u v : Maximum luminance Set [Network] B [Connection Setup] B : Minimum luminance [USB/Int. WLAN] to “On”. u v Q Zebra pattern (A P140 [ USB/Int.
Page 165 V Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display Y SDI/HDMI Record Trigger Displays the time code (hour: minute: STBY B : When [SDI Rec Trigger] is set to second: frame) or user’s bit data. “Type-A” or “Type-B”, or [HDMI Rec Example of time code display: Trigger] is set to “On”...
Page 166 a Media Status b Live streaming mark ---- : A card is not detected in the When [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Live selected slot, and [Tally Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status System] is also not set to is displayed.
Page 167: Display Screen In Media Mode
Display Screen in Media A Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Mode in use. (A P36 [Power Status Display] ) Memo : When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] is set to “Off”, the corresponding display is Even when the display screen is turned off and [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] B [Battery] is set to hidden.
Page 168 G Information Display I Network Connection Icon Use the [USER4] button to switch between USB connection or built-in wireless LAN connection u v camera information display, GPS display and Set [Network] B [Connection Setup] B turning off the display. The GPS display displays information on the [USB/Int.
Page 169 J Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data recorded in the recording media being played back. Example of time code display: 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 * Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.) denotes drop frames.
Page 170: Status Screen
Status Screen Record Format Screen For checking settings related to the recording format. For checking the settings of the camera recorder. USER Switch Set Screen For checking the status (functions assigned) of the user buttons. (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) Audio Input Screen For checking settings related to audio input...
Page 171 Power Screen Network Screen For checking the power consumption. For checking the network login information. Memo : LAN Screen [System] shows the power consumption of the entire camera system (camera recorder + For checking the network information for LAN connecting devices) while [Connected connection.
Page 172: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)
Marker and Safety Zone Memo : You can turn On/Off the safety zone and center Displays (Camera Mode mark displays using [LCD/VF] B [Marker Only) Settings] B [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone], and [Center Mark]. (A P128 [ Safety Zone ] ) The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose.
Page 173: Adjusting The Gamma
Adjusting the Gamma HLG and J-Log1 Gamma The gamma switches automatically to the respective “HLG Gamma” and “J-Log1 Gamma” The gamma curve can be adjusted to various when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”. characteristics when Color Space is set to a value The HLG Gamma becomes an ITU2100 HLG HDR other than “HLG”...
Page 174: Adjusting Color Matrix
Adjusting Color Matrix Linear Matrix Adjustment The Saturation, Hue and Lightness of the primary and complementary colors (6 colors in total) can be The color matrix of the camera recorder can be set individually. adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. When shooting is performed using multiple 1 Set [Camera Process] B [Color Matrix]/ cameras, the colors of the different cameras can...
Page 175 Multi-Matrix Adjustment 3 Adjust Saturation. Press the cross-shaped button (I) to move Multi-matrix adjustment is capable of advanced the cursor to Saturation. configuration of the Saturation and Hue for 16 Each of the colors changes in the direction colors than linear adjustment. indicated by the arrow on the vector scope.
Page 176: Configuring Setup Files
Configuring Setup Files Saving Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. The menu settings can be stored on an SD card by Select [System] B [Setup File] and press the saving them as a setup file. Set button (R). Loading a saved setup file enables you to (A P148 [ Setup File ] ) reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily.
Page 177: Loading A Setup File
Loading a Setup File 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P148 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
Page 178: 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 P148 [ 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 179: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitor To output live or playback video images and audio sound to an external monitor, select the output signals from the camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable according to the monitor to be used. Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use.
Page 180: Connecting A Remote Control Unit
Connecting a Remote Connecting via SDI Control Unit Digital video signals, together with embedded (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are output for both the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals. The switch functions of the camera recorder can be configured using the remote control unit. Memo : * Remote control units supported: RM-LP25U, The sampling frequency for embedded...
Page 181: Connecting The Headphone
Connecting the Combinations of Headphone [MONI SELECT] Channels and [CH Description Monitor SELECT] Switches The audio input to [CH1] is output. The audio input to [CH2] is output. CH1/CH2 The audio inputs Audio output from the [PHONE] terminal can be to [CH1] and selected using [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [CH2] are output.
Page 182: Inputting External Synchronizing Signals (Genlock)
Inputting External 1 Set the camera recorder to the Camera mode. Synchronizing Signals (A P20 [Operation Modes] ) (Genlock) 2 Set [Genlock Input] to “GENLOCK”. Set [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Genlock Input] to “GENLOCK”. A [GENLOCK] terminal is available on the side (A P134 [ Genlock Input ] ) of the camera recorder.
Page 183 o Phase Items to Synchronize 1 Set the camera recorder to the Camera The phase items to be synchronized may vary mode. depending on the input synchronizing signal and (A P20 [Operation Modes] ) output video signal. 2 Set [Genlock Input] to “SDI IN”. Input Synchronizing Set [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Genlock Input] to Signal...
Page 184: Displaying Return Videos From An External Device
Displaying Return Videos o Phase Items to Synchronize The phase items to be synchronized may vary from an External Device depending on the input synchronizing signal and output video signal. Input Synchronizing Return video from an external device (switcher, Signal Output Video Signal etc.) can be displayed on the viewfinder or LCD HD-SDI...
Page 185: Connecting To The Network
Functions of Network Editing Metadata Planning Metadata Connection You can access the page for editing the camera recorder’s metadata via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, The network feature comprises web-browser- or PC, and edit the metadata that is to be applied based functions using devices such as a to clips to be recorded.
Page 186: Preparing Network Connection
Preparing Network Caution : Connection When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is configured to “High- Speed”2, network cannot be used via Operating Environment wireless LAN u v or the [HOST] terminal Operation has been verified for the following (USB).
Page 187: Connecting To Network Via [Host] Terminal (Usb) 0
Connecting to Network via [HOST] o USB wired LAN connection Terminal (USB) 0 IP address setting (DHCP or manual) IP Address 1 Configure the connection settings with Subnet mask [Wizard]. Default gateway Select “USB” in [Network] B [Connection DNS Server Setup] B [Wizard], and configure the settings Memo : according to the instructions on the screen.
Page 188: U V 0
Connecting to Network via Built-in 2 Setting is complete. Wireless LAN u v 0 After setting is complete, you can access the camera recorder via a web browser. 1 Configure the connection settings with Memo : [Wizard]. After setting is complete, the following items will Select “USB/Int.
Page 189: Importing Metadata
Importing Metadata Configuring the Server for Downloading For specifying the settings for connecting to the FTP server for downloading the metadata (domain You can download a metadata settings file (XML name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the format) from the FTP server and store metadata in path of the file to download.
Page 190: Importing Metadata
Importing Metadata 3 Select [Import] on the confirmation screen, Download the metadata settings file (XML format) and press the Set button (R). from the FTP server. Import starts. After import is complete, the display is restored 1 Select [Network] B [Import Metadata] and to the screen before the [Import Metadata] press the Set button (R).
Page 191: Uploading A Recorded Video Clip
Uploading a Recorded Uploading Clips Automatically (Auto FTP)0 Video Clip The following are steps to automatically upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP The following are steps to upload clips recorded in server. a recording media to a preset FTP server. 1 Configure the settings for automatic upload Configuring the FTP Server for...
Page 192: Uploading Clips Manually (Manual Ftp)
Uploading Clips Manually (Manual FTP) 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded. Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded using The following are steps to upload clips recorded in the cross-shaped button (JKH I). a recording media to a preset FTP server. All playable clips on the thumbnail screen can be uploaded.
Page 193 5 Upload is complete. Memo : After upload is complete, “Successfully To stop uploading, press the Set button (R). Completed.” appears on the screen. Select [Yes] on the confirmation screen, and Press the Set button (R) to return to the press the Set button (R) to stop uploading and thumbnail screen.
Page 194: Ftp Resume Feature
FTP Resume Feature 4 Upload is complete. After all clips are uploaded successfully, “Successfully Completed.” is displayed. When FTP transfer starts and there is a file of the Press the Set button (R) to return to the same name on the server with a file size smaller thumbnail screen.
Page 195: Connecting From A Web Browser
Connecting from a Web Editing Metadata Browser You can create the metadata to be inserted into a recorded file, or rewrite the metadata of a recorded You can access the web functions of this camera clip. recorder via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Page 196: Clip Metadata
Clip Metadata 3 Edit the metadata. You can access the page for editing the metadata A Enter information for the necessary fields. via a web browser on devices such as a B After input is complete, tap (click) [Save] to smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and display or overwrite the metadata.
Page 197 o Switching from a web browser Memo : A You will see a message indicating “It is When the menu or status is displayed, display necessary to change the camera mode to of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. "Remote Edit Mode".
Page 198 6 Edit the metadata of the selected clips. 7 Tap (click) [OK] on the confirmation screen. Update of the metadata starts. A Edit the information for the necessary fields. After update is complete, “Renewal of clip If you are using a PC, input using the mouse metadata is succeeded.”...
Page 199: Uploading A Recording Clip Via A Web Browser
Uploading a Recording o Switching from a web browser Clip via a Web Browser A You will see a message indicating “It is necessary to change the camera mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset mode.”...
Page 200: Uploading A Recording Clip Via A Web Browser
7 Select a method to upload the clips. Memo : When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. If the menu is displayed on the camera recorder, close the menu. If the status is displayed on the camera recorder, close the status display.
Page 201 8 Select the clip server and start uploading. Memo : Upon selecting the server to upoload clips to, To stop transfer, tap (click) the [Stop] button. an upload screen appears. Tapping (clicking) [Yes] on the confirmation screen stops the transfer halfway and brings you back to the main page.
Page 202: View Remote Control And Camera Control Functions
View Remote Control and 9 Upload is complete. Camera Control Functions After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. You can control the camera by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet FTP Upload terminal, or PC.
Page 203 C CAMERA D ZOOM Enables operations related to the camera Enables zooming operations. functions. E FOCUS Enables focusing operations. F USER SWITCH You can enable or disable the user buttons that are assigned with a function. G MENU You can show or hide the display and menu characters on an external monitor as well as operation of menus, switching the display screen and status display.
Page 204: Changing The Settings Via A Web Browser
Changing the Settings via A View Remote a Web Browser Settings for operations on the View Remote. B Connection Setup Settings related to the network. You can change the network-related settings by You can change the settings for each of the accessing via a web browser on devices such as a preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Page 205: Changing View Remote Function Settings
Changing View Remote Function Changing Connection Setup Settings You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera For performing setting for using the View Remote function. recorder. If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items.
Page 206: Changing Metadata Server Settings
Changing Metadata Server Settings D Settings on the [Select Setup Type] Screen You can make direct changes to the FTP server for importing the metadata set in [Network] B [Metadata Server], as well as the path of the file to import.
Page 207: Managing The Network Connection Settings File
Managing the Network Saving the Connection Settings File Connection Settings File 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File]u v / [USB Setup File]w x and press the Set button This camera recorder allows you to save the network connection settings on the Wizard screen (R).
Page 208: Reading The Connection Settings File
Reading the Connection Settings File 5 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File]u v / [USB Setup File]w x and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R). 6 Save the file.
Page 209: Deleting Connection Settings
Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File]u v / [USB Setup File]w x and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select the file to delete using the cross- shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
Page 210: Performing Live Streaming
Performing Live Streaming By combining with the decoder or PC application that supports live streaming, you can perform audio and video streaming via the network. Supported Formats Record Format Usable Formats for Live Streaming System Format Resolution Frame 1920x 1920x 1920x 1280x 1280x...
Page 211 Audio Memo : The distributable resolution, frame rate and bit rate vary according to the recording format. To distribute progressive video, set the frame Supported Protocols rate to any of the progressive frame rates. And MPEG2-TS/UDP to distribute interlace video, set the frame rate to MPEG2-TS/TCP any of the interlace frame rates.
Page 212: Setting Distribution
Setting Distribution 2 Set the Resolution and Frame & Bit Rate for the video to be distributed. 1 Set the [Record Format] according to the Specify the settings in [Network] B [Live resolution and frame rate of the video to be Streaming].
Page 213 Resolution 720 x 480 or 720 x 576 640 x 360 Frame Rate 60i or 50i 60p, 50p 30p, 25p Type Bitrate 24 Mbps 20 Mbps 16 Mbps 12 Mbps 8 Mbps 5 Mbps 3 Mbps 1.5 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 0.3 Mbps * R: Distributable Performing Live Streaming...
Page 214: Starting Distribution
Starting Distribution Memo : 1 Perform the necessary setting for the You can also assign “Live Streaming” to a user decoder and PC application. button. For details on the settings, please refer to the (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User “INSTRUCTIONS”...
Page 215: Setting The Fec Matrix 0
Setting the FEC Matrix 0 Memo : Increasing the amount of FEC overhead Set the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) increases the packet loss resilience but more overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1. network bandwidth is used. 1 Select [Network] B [Live Streaming] B Even with the same amount of overhead, increasing the L value will increase the packet [Streaming Server] B [Server1] to [Server4]...
Page 216: Return Video/Audio From The Network
Return Video/Audio from 3 Configure the input destination of the the Network (Return over return video to “Network” To specify the input destination of the return IP)0 video, configure [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Return Input] to “Network”. (A P135 [ Return Input 0 ] ) Return video/audio from the network can be Memo : displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor of the...
Page 217: Ifb (Return Audio)0
IFB (Return Audio)0 3 Configure the input destination of the return video to “Network” To specify the input destination of the return Return audio from the network can be played video, configure [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B through a headphone. [Return Input] to “Network”.
Page 218: 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 219: List Of Ftp Transfer Errors
Error Message Status Action Record Format Incorrect The video format of the file for Set [WResolution], [WFrame Rate] Clip Review is different from the and [WBit Rate] correctly. current [WResolution], (A P152 [ W Resolution ] ) [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] (A P152 [ W Frame Rate ] ) setting.
Page 220 Error message Status Action Access Denied. Access is denied. Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P139 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P146 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Username or Authentication for login to the FTP Adjust the Username and Password Password.
Page 221: List Of Live Streaming Error Displays
List of Live Streaming Error Displays The following error messages are displayed when the live streaming setting is incorrect, or when the connection is lost during live streaming. Error message Status Action Invalid Address The IP address format is Enter the IP address, host name incorrect.
Page 222: Blinking Of The Tally Lamp
Blinking of the Tally Lamp The tally lamp starts blinking when the remaining space on the recording media is running out during recording or when the battery power is running low. Blinking Mode Remaining Battery Power/SD Card Space Blinks slowly Battery power is low (once every second) Remaining recording time on recording media is less than 3 minutes...
Page 223: 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 224 Symptom Action The [CH-1/CH-2] recording Is the [AUDIO SELECT CH1/2]-[MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch set level adjustment knob does to “AUTO”? not work. Is Full Auto enabled? Is [Camera Function] B [Full Auto] B [Audio] set to “Auto” in Full Auto mode? (A P115 [Full Auto Item] ) [CH-3/CH-4] audio is not Is the number of recording channels set to “4ch”?
Page 225 Symptom Action The View Remote screen turns The network path is congested. black. Wait a while before refreshing (reloading) the web browser. The screen flickers. Clear the cache in your Web browser. The screen freezes. Cannot perform remote operation. The clips cannot be uploaded Adjust the [Clip Server] settings.
Page 226: Specifications
Specifications Terminal Section Video/Audio General Item Description Item Description [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal Power When using an external power source: 3G-SDI, Compliant with SMPTE ST424, DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V HD-SDI Compliant with SMPTE ST292 When using a battery: 3G-SDI, Compliant with SMPTE ST299, DC 14.4 V (Anton/Bauer, IDX)
Page 227 Others Camera Section Item Description Item Description [LAN] terminal 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Image pickup 2/3-inch, 2.2 megapixels, (RJ-45) device progressive CMOS x 3 [HOST] terminal USB-A type, network Lens Mount 2/3-inch B4 Bayonet mount connection function only system [REMOTE] miniDin 6-pin Color separation F1.4, 3-color separation prism terminal prism...
Page 228 Video/Audio Item Description HD mode (Exchange (U model) / MP4 (E model): Item Description H.264) 0 HD mode (MOV/MXF: MPEG-2) Recording file MP4 File Format Recording file QuickTime File Format (MOV), format format MXF File Format (MXF)0 Video Video LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 12 Mbps HQ mode MPEG-2 Long GOP VBR, 35...
Page 229 Accessories Item Description SD mode (MOV: H.264) 2 Accessories Recording file QuickTime File Format Warranty Card u w format INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps Electronic Viewfinder u v (Max) 720×480/59.94i (U model) Cold Shoe Unit 720×576/50i (E model) Screw (M2) Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit...
Page 230 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) Wireless LAN antenna and viewfinder are not included in GY-HC900STU and GY-HC900RCHE. For U Model (VF MOVE) (137.5) 137.5 (S.PAD MOVE) For E Model (VF MOVE) (137.5) 137.5 (S.PAD MOVE) * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Page 231: Appendix
Appendix Tone Mapping Characteristics for Converting HLG to ITU709 for LCD/VF ITU709 72.5% ITU709 ITU709 ITU709 ITU709 50%white + KNEE 60%white +_KNEE 72.5% 72.5%_white + knee 75%_white + knee 80%_white + knee ITU709_50% ITU709_60% ITU709_72.5% ITU709_75% ITU709_80% WHITE POINT INPUT White Level 80% converted White Level...
Page 232: Index
Index M Marker display ......... 172 AC adapter .......... 33, 34 Action ............97 Media mode ......... 21, 40, 167 Aspect ratio ..........57 Menu ........105, 106, 108 Metadata .......... 189, 195 Backup rec ..........88 N ND filter ............22 Battery ..........
Page 233 W Warning ..........41, 222 Web browser ......195, 199, 204 White balance adjustment ......63 White paint ..........66 Wired LAN ..........186 Wireless LAN ......32, 187, 188 Wizard ......140, 186, 187, 188 Zebra pattern ..........80 Zoom ............
Page 234: Software License Agreement
Licensor the license or the “Licensed Software”) provided by sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the the “Original Rightholder”), and the User shall not be “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by the...
Page 235: Important Notice Concerning The Software
C Select [System] B [System Information] B [Open each of such individual components (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”), a copyright of either Source License]. JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. The Product uses the software component designated in the End-User License Agreement that was executed between JKC and a third party (hereinafter “EULA”).

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