Page 1 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E GY-HM250U(G)/GY-HM250E(G) GY-HM180U(G)/GY-HM180E(G) INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM170U(G)/GY-HM170E(G) The illustration here shows how the handle unit is attached using the unit supplied. The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Page 3 FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
RISK OF ELECTRIC undesired operation. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Changes or modifications not CAUTION: approved by JVC could void the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF user’s authority to operate the ELECTRIC SHOCK. equipment. This equipment has been DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR tested and found to comply with the BACK).
Page 5 POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR ATTENTION MOISTURE. RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER NE PAS OUVRIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
Page 6 When the equipment is installed in a When using the AC adapter in cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it areas other than the USA has sufficient space on all sides to allow The provided AC adapter features for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more automatic voltage selection in the AC on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Page 7 FOR EUROPE IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) This equipment is in conformity with the Connection to the mains supply in provisions and protection requirements of the United Kingdom. the corresponding European Directives. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from This equipment is designed for professional this equipment.
Page 8 Battery Pack Dear Customer The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion This apparatus is in conformance with battery. Before using the supplied battery the valid European directives and pack or an optional battery pack, be sure standards regarding electromagnetic to read the following cautions: compatibility and electrical safety.
Page 9 Para Brasil Informação sobre eliminação de baterias Este produto não deverá ser eliminado como lixo doméstico em geral. Devolva a bateria velha ao comerciante ou para a rede autorizada, para que seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador. A reciclagem e eliminação de lixo em uma maneira adequada, ajudarão para preservar recursos, prevenindo, ao mesmo tempo, contra efeitos prejudiciais...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures ......49 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Introduction Format ............. 50 Safety Precautions ..........4 Zoom Operation ..........53 Contents ............10 Focus Operation ..........54 Main Features ..........13 Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ..56 Precautions for Proper Use ......
Page 11 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Connecting to the Network n Basic Operations in Menu Screen ....97 Functions of Network Connection n ..156 Display and Description of the Menu Screen Preparing Network Connection n ....157 ..............98 Operating Environment ......157 Text Input with Software Keyboard ....
Page 12 Broadcast Overlay n ......... 192 Importing and Configuring Settings for SDP Files for Broadcast ..........192 Displaying Watermark Images ....194 Displaying Images on the Whole Screen (Full Screen Graphic Function) ......195 Protecting Overlay Settings with a Password ..............197 Specifying Text and Images .......
Page 13: Main Features
This camera recorder can be controlled by using a The image processor employed supports both 4K remote camera controller RM-LP100. Control from codec developed by JVC and simultaneous dual external devices is indicated as a tally display on stream encoding, achieving a high image quality the LCD and VF.
Page 14 Color Matrix Adjustment Function Equipped with double SD card slots allowing various recording options With the detailed settings of the Color Matrix Adjustment, when shooting is performed using The most common SDHC/SDXC card recording multiple cameras, colors in different cameras can system is used as the memory card.
Page 15 Auto focus/Optical and electronic Content of this Manual image stabilizer Symbols used The camera recorder is equipped with a face detection auto focus function that covers the entire Caution : Describes precautions concerning the operation screen. Switching to manual focus is also possible. of this product.
Page 16: 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. Maintenance Storage and Usage Locations o Turn off the power before performing any o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity maintenance.
Page 17 o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data Regular Inspection (Maintenance) stored on the SD card. Please back up any o Under normal environment, dust will important data. accumulate on the camera recorder when it is o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed used over a long period.
Page 18 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Copyright o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are o Any recordings made on this camera recorder manufactured using high-precision technology. that are played back for profit or public preview Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and may infringe on the rights of the owner of the viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white recordings.
Page 19 Others o Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires. o Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.
Page 20: Operation Modes
Operation Modes This camera recorder has four operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, USB mode and Remote Edit mode. Camera Mode Media Mode Press and hold [MODE] [CANCEL/STOP]/[MENU/THUMB] Button Playback Camera Input Thumbnail Display Normal Playback Set Button (R) [MODE] Trimming Playback Execute...
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 on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. “STBY”...
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts o Bottom A Built-in Microphone (A P69 [Audio Recording] ) G Visibility Adjustment Lever B Handle Unit (A P41 [Adjusting the Viewfinder] ) (A P26 [Handle Unit Section] ) H Battery Memo : (A P32 [Using a Battery Pack] ) The handle unit is detached from the camera I Viewfinder recorder unit in the factory shipment.
Page 23: Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel E [TC/2] Time Code/User 2 Button Displays the time code setting screen. (A P73 [Setting Time Code Generator] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P42 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) F LCD monitor...
Page 24: Side Terminal Section
GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E Side Terminal Section GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E G F E A [BATTERY] Terminal A [HOST] USB Host Terminal n B [BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button For connecting an USB adapter according to (A P33 [Removing the Battery] ) the intended purpose when you are connecting the unit to a network.
Page 25: Lcd Monitor
LCD Monitor F [C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 Button For checking the most recently captured images. (A P77 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button.
Page 26: Handle Unit Section
Handle Unit Section J [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P29 [Attaching the External Microphone O] ) K Cable Clamp for Microphone (A P29 [Attaching the External Microphone O] ) L Handle Terminal M [CH-1] CH1 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch Select the audio input terminal to record to CH1.
Page 27: 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: Φ62 mm P0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P30 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Focus Ring (A P54 [Focus Operation] ) C Zoom Ring...
Page 28: Basic System Diagram
Basic System Diagram When handle unit is attached GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E/ Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone GY-HM180U/GY-HM180E/ GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E Headphone [INPUT1/INPUT2] [AUX] Handle Unit Battery Battery Charger IDX Battery Charger SSL-JVC50 m M : BN-VC826 [SDI OUT] [DC] SDI Cable [HDMI] AC Adapter HDMI Cable [AV] AV Cable Monitor...
Page 29: Settings And Adjustments Before Use
Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Grip Belt Before Use Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. Attaching the Handle Unit The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. To use the handle unit, attach it by following the steps below.
Page 30: Attaching/Detaching The Lens Cap
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Cap Attaching/Detaching the Hood Before shooting, detach the lens cap. Attaching the Hood When this camera recorder is not in use, attach Align the markings on the camera recorder and the lens cap to protect the lens. hood;...
Page 31: Attaching The Anti-Reflective Film
Attaching the Anti-reflective Film Attaching the Tripod Attach the supplied anti-reflective film onto the LCD Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera monitor if necessary, such as when you are recorder. recording in the day or outdoors. (1/4×20UNC) Doing so helps to cut down reflection of outside Use the screw hole that suits the tripod.
Page 32: Power Supply
Power Supply 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “OFF”. To use this camera recorder, you can attach a 2 Attach the supplied battery. battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. Slide it in until you hear a click.
Page 33 Removing the Battery Memo : If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully GY-HM250U/GY-HM250E charged. o m M It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
Page 34: 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 Currently powered by a battery.
Page 35: Turning On/Off The Power
Menu Screen If the battery is not fully charged, the battery will be charged at the same time. (A P98 [Display and Description of the Menu Even when a fully charged battery is used, charge Screen] ) the battery briefly to confirm the remaining battery power.
Page 36: 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 37 Changing the Time after Initial Setting 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. Setting the Date/Time The [Initial Setting] screen appears. (A P122 [ Date/Time ] ) For U models 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 2 Set the date and time.
Page 38: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode Monitor and Viewfinder (A P145 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) 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 39: 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 40: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Tilt 90 degrees downward You can monitor video images on this camera Tilt 180 degrees recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or upward both. Normal LCD Inverted 1 Open the LCD cover. 2 Incline the LCD monitor to a position that enables easy viewing.
Page 41: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the Viewfinder 4 Adjust the brightness, contour, and contrast of the viewfinder screen. You can change the brightness and peaking of the Use the [VF Bright] menu to adjust the viewfinder screen according to your usage brightness of the viewfinder screen. conditions.
Page 42: Assignment Of Functions To User Buttons
Assignment of Functions Memo : to User Buttons Operations of the user buttons are interlocked 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 P97 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) and use them as user buttons.
Page 43: Sd Card
SD Card o When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “QuickTime” System This camera recorder saves the recorded images 1080i/ 480i/ and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) Resolution 2160p 960p 480p 1080p 576i in the card slot.
Page 44 Write-Protect Switch on the SD Card Card Slot Status Indicator A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable The following table shows the respective states of writing or deleting. slot A and B. B Slide the write-protect switch downward to Lamp Slot Status prevent writing or deleting.
Page 45: 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 SEL] button to switch the (A P121 [ 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 46: 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 : Restoring... 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 47: 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 [System] and [WFormat]/ A number in automatic [YFormat] settings. ascending order is assigned in the recording order.
Page 48: 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 [AUDIO INPUT INPUT1]/[AUDIO INPUT camera operation. INPUT2] Audio input signal selection switch [CH-1]/[CH-2] Audio input signal selection switch O [AUDIO SELECT CH-1 AUTO/MANU]/[AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO/MANU] Audio recording...
Page 49: Basic Shooting Procedures
Basic Shooting Shooting Procedures The [FULL AUTO] button of this camera recorder is set to “ON” by default, the following video items are automatically adjusted. Iris Preparations Gain Shutter White balance The audio recording level is also set to Auto, and audio from the built-in microphone is recorded.
Page 50: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format
Selecting System 1 Press the [REC] button to start recording to Definition, File Format and the SD card. This camera recorder has two [REC] buttons. Video Format Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording.
Page 51 List of Formats Selecting a File Format The following is a list of file formats and video Select a file format in [WFormat]/[YFormat]. formats that can be selected on this camera There are three file formats for selection. recorder. AVCHD: AVCHD file format o When [System] is set to “4K”...
Page 52 o When [System] is set to “SD” o When [System] is set to “High-Speed” Record Format Record Format W Format W Resolution W Frame W Bit W Format W Frame W Bit Rate Rate Rate Resolution Rate QuickTime 720x480 60i (U model) QuickTime 1920x1080 120/60p 50M (XHQ)
Page 53: Zoom Operation
Zoom Operation Set the zoom speed for “L”, “M” and “H” of the [ZOOM L/M/H] zoom speed switch individually. Adjusts the angle of view. Increasing the value increases the zoom Optical zoom ratio: 1x to 12x speed. Dynamic zoom ratio: 12x to 24x (A P104 [Handle Zoom Speed L/Handle Zoom Set the dynamic zoom “On”/“Off”...
Page 54: Focus Operation
Focus Operation Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus) If [Push AF/AF Lock] is assigned to the user button, the camera recorder will shift to Auto Focus mode temporarily and automatically adjusts focus when the assigned user button is held down during shooting in Manual Focus mode.
Page 55 Focus Assist Function Memo : When the [F.ASSIST/1] button is pressed during Using the Focus Assist or Expanded Focus shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. function makes it easier to focus. This enables easy and accurate focusing. (A P55 [Focus Assist Function] ) Select the color (blue, red or green) in the menu.
Page 56: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection
Adjusting the Focusing by 1 Press the [EXPANDED FOCUS/8] button. Face Detection “EXPANDED” (yellow color) appears on the screen, and the center part of the image is enlarged if this button is pressed for the first time. This function detects human faces and For subsequent operation of the button, the automatically adjusts focus during Auto Focus.
Page 57 Selecting Specific Person from Several 1 Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of Persons the user buttons. (A P42 [Assignment of Functions to User 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned Buttons] ) with “Face Detect”. The camera recorder will enter face selection 2 Focus the camera recorder on a person and press the user button that is assigned with mode and the face detection icon (q) will...
Page 58: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjusting the Brightness Memo : Pressing and holding the [FULL AUTO] button 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 59: Adjusting The Iris
Adjusting the Iris Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set manually. Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off.
Page 60: Setting The Gain
Setting the Gain One Push Auto Iris When [One Push Iris] is assigned to the user button, press this button in the Manual Iris mode to This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity adjust the iris according to the brightness of the when there is insufficient illumination on the object.
Page 61: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic Manual Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching) Shutter 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. You can change the shutter speed (time for each Select the gain level of the video amplifier shooting frame) using the electronic shutter using the [GAIN L/M/H] selection switch on function.
Page 62 Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching) Frame Rate Shutter Mode 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 1/10000 2 Press and hold the [SHUTTER] button to enter Manual Shutter mode. 1/4000 The shutter speed appears on the screen. 1/10000 1/10000 1/2000...
Page 63: Setting The Nd Filter
Setting the ND Filter ND Filter Warning Display In order to adjust the amount of light when you are shooting at a relatively bright location, the diameter Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the of the iris may become extremely small, causing appropriate range.
Page 64: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Memo : Balance Pressing and holding the [FULL AUTO] button to 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 Adjust the white balance according to the color forcibly.
Page 65 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. White Balance 1 Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] menu.
Page 66 Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode 282min 00: 00: 00.00 100min Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or 50min Jan 24 , 2015 Memory B. 12 :34 : 56 When the [WHT.BAL B/A/PRST] switch is set to 3840x2160 White Detection 30 p 150M...
Page 67: Adjusting The Camera Image
Adjusting the Camera 1 Select [Camera Process] B [White Image Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press the Set button (R). The White Paint Adjustment screen appears. The picture quality of the camera can be set using the [Camera Process] menu. As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you White Balance can adjust the values while checking the picture...
Page 68: Using The Image Stabilizer
Using the Image Stabilizer Memo : We recommend setting both [OIS] and [Use with DIS] to “Off” when using the tripod to shoot Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. objects with less movements. (A P102 [ OIS ] ) 1 Check whether the image stabilizer feature (A P102 [ Use with DIS ] ) is turned ON or OFF.
Page 69: Audio Recording
Audio Recording Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ terminals using the [AUDIO INPUT INPUT1]/ CH2) in synchronization with video images on this [AUDIO INPUT INPUT2] signal selection switch. camera recorder.
Page 70 o When the input channel is set to “INT” for Adjusting the Audio Recording Level both [CH1] and [CH2] 1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1 AUTO/ You can select to adjust the audio recording levels MANU] switch to “MANU”. for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically.
Page 71: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone
Monitoring Audio Sound Memo : During Recording Using a When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Limiter] is set to “Off” while in the automatic adjustment mode, Headphone the limiter operates at -6 dBFS. When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] is set to “SW Set”, you can switch the You can check the recorded audio using audio recording mode with the [AUDIO SELECT...
Page 72: Time Code And User's Bit
Time Code and User’s Bit Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [TC/UB] B [TC Generator]. Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the (A P111 [ TC Generator ] ) video in this camera recorder. The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the Setting Description...
Page 73: Setting Time Code Generator
Setting Time Code 2 Select the framing mode for the time code Generator generator (only when the frame rate setting is “60” or “30”). To configure the setting, go to [TC/UB] B [Drop Frame]. Presetting the Time Code (A P111 [ Drop Frame ] ) Time code and user’s bit data generated from the [Drop]: internal time code generator are recorded.
Page 74 Setting Time Code without Opening the 1 Select [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press the Menu Set button (R). (A P111 [ TC Preset ] ) The [TC Preset] screen appears. TC/UB 00:00:00:00 TC Preset Memo : Memo : Settings cannot be made in the following cases. When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] has been set to “Regen”, the parameter is displayed as “Regen”...
Page 75: 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 76: Setting Zebra Pattern
Setting Zebra Pattern 1 Set [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] to “Preset”, and press the Set button (R). (A P111 [ UB Mode ] ) When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.
Page 77: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)
Viewing Recorded Videos Caution : Immediately (Clip Review) During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL/STOP] and [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL/STOP] button to cancel clip review and return to “STBY” (recording standby) You can check (review) the last recorded video clip mode.
Page 78: Using The Histogram
Using the Histogram Recording Simultaneously at Two The histogram shows the brightness distribution, Different Definitions and is employed mainly for checking the exposure of the image. By setting [System] to “HD+Web”, you can record 1 Set the histogram feature to ON. simultaneously at two different definitions.
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 3 Start normal recording (normal recording 1 Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] into slot A). to “Backup”. Press any of the [REC] buttons. (A P126 [ Slot Mode ] ) Recording into the media in slot A starts. “BACKUP”...
Page 82: Special Recording
Special Recording 5 Stop backup recording. Select [STBY] in [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Besides the normal recording mode, four special Set button (R). recording methods are available in this camera (A P126 [ Slot Mode ] ) recorder.
Page 83: Clip Continuous Rec
Clip Continuous Rec Completed Clip In normal recording, when the recording stops, (Recorded video and audio) the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on the SD card. This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of “startstop recording”...
Page 84 Memo : 3 Pause recording. The following operations cannot be performed Press the [REC] button again to pause while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text). recording. The display changes (“RRECC” Clip Review operation B “STBYC” (yellow text)). (A P77 [Viewing Recorded Videos The card slot status indicator remains lighted Immediately (Clip Review)] ) in red.
Page 85: Frame Rec
Frame Rec 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 86: Interval Rec
Interval Rec 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the 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 Interval].
Page 87: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)
Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording during shooting. 1 Assign the “Clip Cutter Trig” function to any of the user buttons. (A P42 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) 2 Press the user button that is assigned with “Clip Cutter Trig”...
Page 88: Playing Recorded Clips
Playing Recorded Clips F [C.REVIEW/4] 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 [ZEBRA/5] Button Camera mode to enter Media mode.
Page 89 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]/ When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record [YFrame Rate]/[WBit Rate], and [YBit Rate]. Format] B [WFormat] is set to “AVCHD”, the OK (A P123 [ System ] ) mark indicates that the clip is protected.
Page 90: Actions
Actions K Network Connection Icon n The network connection status is displayed The action selection screen is displayed when the when [System] B [Network] is set to “On”. User 5 ([ZEBRA/5]) button is pressed. This icon is not displayed when “Off” is The following operations can be performed.
Page 91: 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 92: Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Time Code Playback Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Delete clip. Memo : The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [SDI OUT] terminal. If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop.
Page 93: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark
Appending/Deleting OK 3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press Mark the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips.
Page 94: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips
During Playback or Pause Screen Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly 1 Press [LOLUX/3] button during clip 1 Move the cursor to a clip without a check playback. mark, and press the [C.REVIEW/4] button. If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK A green check mark appears on the clip.
Page 95: Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. 1 Press the [ZEBRA/5] 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 [ZEBRA/5] button while the (R).
Page 96: Trimming Recorded Clips
Trimming Recorded Clips C Trimming information : Indicates the available space in W or Y You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip the storage media (W or Y) recorded in the SD card. : Indicates the time code of the in The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same point SD card as the original clip.
Page 97: Basic Operations In Menu Screen
Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Menu] Screen screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is displayed if the previous menu operation Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites Menu] monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD if the previous menu operation ended at monitor and viewfinder.
Page 98: 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 99: Text Input With Software Keyboard
Text Input with Software Keyboard A Character Entry Field Field for entering the title. Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup You can enter up to 8 characters for the File] subname, [Clip Name Prefix], and the settings [Setup File] subname or up to 4 characters under [Network] B [Settings].
Page 100: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart
Menu Screen Hierarchical - [Black Toe] ......... (A P 107) - [Knee] ......... (A P 108) Chart - [White Clip] ......... (A P 108) - [Gamma] ........(A P 108) - [Highlight Display Priority] n ... (A P 109) [Main Menu...] ........(A P 100) - [WDR] .........
Page 101: Overlay Settings Menu N
Overlay Settings Menu 9 HDMI/SDI For setting whether to display overlay images on HDMI or SDI output. Displays overlay images on streaming videos This screen is used to configure overlay settings. and HDMI/SDI output. Images can be overlaid onto recorded video and Off: live stream video.
Page 102: Camera Function Menu
Camera Function Menu Password Lock The Overlay Settings menu can be locked with a password. Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. A password is required to open the Overlay This item can only be selected in the Camera Settings menu.
Page 103: Shutter
Shutter Manual Iris Limit For specifying shutter-related settings. For setting whether to activate the open/close limit Set to “Step” (fixed value) or “Variable” when when manual iris is enabled. operating with the J / K volume buttons on the side [Setting Values: ROn, Off] of the camera recorder.
Page 104: [Gain H]
GAIN L, GAIN M, GAIN H Iris Dial For setting the gain value of each position on the For assigning the iris, shutter or AE level [GAIN] selection switch. adjustment to the iris dial. The setting is fixed at “AGC” in the Full Auto mode. If “Iris/Shutter/AE Level”...
Page 105: User Switch Set Item
User Switch Set Item AF Assist For setting whether to shift the auto focus point when the focus ring is turned during Auto Focus USER1 to USER9, LCD KEY▲/LCD (AF). KEY▶/LCD KEY▼/LCD KEY◀ Area: By assigning one of the following functions to each This option allows you to shift the auto focus of the [F.ASSIST/1], [TC/2], [LOLUX/3], point to the left, center, right, or near and far...
Page 106 Face Detect AE/FAW Lock For specifying the operation when any of the For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER9], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [USER1]-[USER9], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Face [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to Detect”.
Page 107: Camera Process Menu
Camera Process Menu REMOTE Zoom Ease For specifying whether to zoom in or zoom out slowly when zoom operation starts or during Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera zooming using a wired remote control. images. Off: This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Disables zoom ease.
Page 108: Knee
9 Stretch Level 9 Sensitivity Stretch amount increases when a larger value is For setting the response speed of the “Knee” specified. operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”. Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] condition where there is drastic change in the light Memo : intensity.
Page 109: Highlight Display Priority N
9 Level White Balance... This item can be specified separately when Menu for adjusting white balance. [Gamma] is set to “Standard” or “Cinema”. (A P110 [White Balance Item] ) Increase the number: * For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Enhances the gradation of black.
Page 110: 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 64)”.
Page 111: Tc/Ub Menu
TC/UB Menu UB Mode For setting the recording mode of the user’s bit. Date: Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. Records the date. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, Time: or during recording. Records the time. Preset: TC Generator Records according to the preset setting.
Page 112: Lcd/Vf Menu
LCD/VF Menu VF Bright For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness. Item for specifying settings related to the LCD [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings VF Contrast related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone.
Page 113: Shooting Assist Item
Shooting Assist Item Marker Settings Item For setting the marker and safety zone, which are Focus Assist useful in helping you determine the angle of view For setting whether to add color to the contour of for the image according to the shooting purpose. the focused image upon switching the image to (A P148 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays black-and-white.
Page 114: 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 115 Record Format Battery For setting whether to display the video format For setting the display of the remaining battery during recording or playback. power in the display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] The battery information appears only on the Display 2 screen in Camera mode.
Page 116: A/V Set Menu
A/V Set Menu Time Style For setting the time display for display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen as well as for time Menu screen for video output and audio. stamp recording. [Setting Values: 24hour, 12hour] Video Set... (Default values: 12hour (U model), 24hour (E For specifying video output-related settings.
Page 117 9 Rec Trigger HDMI Out M For setting whether to superimpose trigger signals For setting whether to output the HDMI signal. in tandem with the [HDMI] terminal, [SDI OUT] [Setting Values: On, ROff] terminal n m and the [REC] button on the 9 Resolution camera body.
Page 118: Audio Set Item
Audio Set Item 9 HDMI TC For setting whether to superimpose time code to the [HDMI] terminal. CH1 INT This item is selectable when [HDMI/SDI Out] is For selecting either the built-in microphone or the set to “HDMI” or “HDMI+SDI”. [AUX] terminal as the CH1 audio input signal.
Page 119 Audio Level Input1 Mic Ref./Input2 Mic Ref. O Select this item to switch to the audio level For setting the reference input level when the adjustment screen. [AUDIO INPUT INPUT1]/[AUDIO INPUT INPUT2] (A P71 [Setting the Audio recording Level in the selection switch is set to “MIC”...
Page 120 9 CH1 Limiter/CH2 Limiter Int. Mic Stereo Enhancer For specifying the limiter settings for the CH1/CH2 For setting the enhancement level of the stereo audio input. effect of the built-in microphone. o Threshold Level For setting the value for activating the limiter. Enhances the stereo effect.
Page 121: System Menu
System Menu Alarm Level For selecting whether to turn on the warning tone as well as setting the volume. This menu screen allows system-related settings. The warning tone is output from the monitor For specifying recording settings, formatting and speaker or [x] terminal. restoring of SD card, tally lamp settings, network [Setting Values: High, Low, ROff] settings, date/time, time zone, and other settings.
Page 122: Tally Lamp
Tally Lamp 9 Import Metadata For importing metadata from the FTP server. For setting whether to light up the tally lamp during recording, when the remaining space warning is Deletes the metadata loaded using the setup displayed, or during live streaming. files (“User File”/“All File”).
Page 123: Record Set Item
Record Set Item Time Zone For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 Record Format minutes. After setting of all items in the [Record Format] [Setting Values: UTC-12:00-UTC-00:30, UTC, menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the UTC+00:30-UTC+14:00 (in 30 min increments)] screen to apply the new settings on the camera (Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E...
Page 124 9 W Resolution 9 W Bit Rate For selecting the image size to be recorded to the For selecting the bit rate to be recorded to the SD SD card in slot A. (Horizontal x vertical) card in slot A. The available options vary according to the The available options vary according to the settings [System] and [WFormat] settings.
Page 125 9 Y Resolution Network Function n For selecting the size of the image to be recorded For setting network functions when [System] is set to the SD card in slot B when [System] is set to “HD to “4K”, and [Bit Rate] is set to “150M” or “70M”. +Web”.
Page 126 Slot Mode 4GB File Spanning(SDXC) For setting the operation of the card slot. A recording file is automatically split when the size Series: exceeds 4 GB, but if an SDXC card is used, you Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. can record clips larger than 4 GB by setting this Dual: option to “Off”.
Page 127: Network/Settings Item N
(Default value: HM250) For assigning a new number (Clip Number) by 9 Login Name (Fixed) resetting it (0001). The login name is “jvc”. It cannot be changed. Select [Reset] and press the Set button (R) to reset the number. 9 Login Password When [WFormat] is set to “AVCHD”, the clip...
Page 128 9 Live Streaming 9 Server1/Server2/Server3/Server4 Starts live distribution when “On” is selected. * The name that is set in [Alias] is displayed [Setting Values: On, ROff] individually. Memo : o Alias For setting a name to distinguish the settings of “On”...
Page 129 o Destination Port o Latency Enter the network port number of the live For setting the latency mode. distribution destination using an integer [Setting Values: High, Medium, RLow, between 1 and 65535. Minimum(ZIXI Off)] When [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/UDP” or o Adaptive Bit Rate “MPEG2-TS/RTP”, the default value is “6504”.
Page 130 9 Resolution 9 Frame Rate For setting the resolution of the video image during For setting the frame rate of the video image during live distribution. live distribution. The available options vary according to the settings The selectable options vary according to the setting in [Live Streaming Set] B [Resolution].
Page 131 Memo : 9 Load The setting cannot be changed during live Loads the settings on the [Wizard] screen. streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”). (A P182 [Reading the Connection Settings An encoding bit rate exceeding 8.0 Mbps cannot File] ) be selected when [Type] is set to “RTSP/RTP”.
Page 132 o Server Metadata Server For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, For registering the FTP server for importing the etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the metadata and the path of the file to be imported. FTP server. Up to 4 settings can be registered. * Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9 Meta-FTP1 to Meta-FTP4...
Page 133 o Server Clip Server For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, For setting the server and directory for uploading etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the recorded clips in the SD card to the FTP server. FTP server. * Enter not more than 127 characters using 9 Clip-FTP1 to Clip-FTP4 single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to (The name specified in the respective...
Page 134 NTP Set Zero Config The time of the videos recorded simultaneously on For allowing this camera recorder to be detected multiple cameras can be synchronized by automatically by external devices (such as reflecting the time information retrieved from the switchers) connected to the same LAN. NTP server in the time code.
Page 135: 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 136: Editing Favorites Menu
Editing Favorites Menu 4 Press the [C.REVIEW/4] 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 137 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. Edit Favorites ND Filter 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Page 138 6 Press the [LOLUX/3] 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 139: Display Screen In Camera Mode
Display Screen in Camera A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. Mode (A P93 [Appending/Deleting OK Mark] ) B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Display 0 screen in use. This screen displays the event. It is also used to (A P34 [Power Status Display] ) display warnings only.
Page 140 F Audio Level Meter Icon Status Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2. FTP transfer is in progress. The V icon appears on the screen when in Three images are alternately Manual mode. displayed, and the arrows become animated. In this case, instead of the recordable time of 4030 20 the SD card, an estimated value...
Page 141 J AE Lock N Gain Displays the gain value when in the Manual The U icon is displayed during AE lock. Gain mode. K White Balance Mode The gain value is not displayed in the “AGC” Displays the current white balance mode. mode.
Page 142 U Zoom Display Memo : Displays the zoom position. (Zoom bar or You can specify the display method (Feet/ value) Meter) in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B Dynamic Zoom Off: [Focus]. This item will not be displayed when “Off” is selected.
Page 143 a Media Status W Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display ---- : No card found in the selected Displays the time code (hour: minute: slot second: frame) or user’s bit data. STBY : Recording standby Example of time code display: : Recording RREC REVIEW...
Page 144 c Record Trigger STBY B : When [Rec Trigger] is set to “On” and recording is stopped REC B : When [Rec Trigger] is set to “On” and recording is in progress d Expanded focus “EXPANDED” (yellow) is displayed during expanded focus.
Page 145: Display Screen In Media Mode
Display Screen in Media A Media Displays the media slot (W or Y) 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 146 I Information Display Memo : The camera information display turns on and off When a cellular adapter that supports LTE each time you press the [OIS/6] button. connection display is in use, “LTE” will appear to Camera information display displays only the left of the above icon when LTE connection information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White is detected.
Page 147: Status Screen
Status Screen Video Screen For checking the settings related to video output. (A P116 [Video Set Item] ) For checking the settings of the camera recorder. Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen Video HDMI/SDI Out HDMI+SDI For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder.
Page 148: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)
Marker and Safety Zone Color Bar Output Displays (Camera Mode Color bars can be output on this camera recorder. Only) Memo : The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output The marker and safety zone displays are useful in simultaneously with the color bar output.
Page 149: 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 150: 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 P121 [ Setup File ] ) reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily.
Page 151: 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 P121 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
Page 152: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitor Audio (Lch) Video To output live or playback video images and Audio (Rch) 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 153: Connecting The Headphone
Connecting the Connecting via SDI n m Headphone 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. Select the audio output from the [x] terminal using [A/V Set] B [Monitor]. Memo : (A P120 [ Monitor ] ) The sampling frequency for embedded...
Page 154: Connecting Wired Remote Control
Connecting Wired Remote Loading Clips to the PC Control You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. You can operate the functions of this unit with a Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to wired remote control.
Page 155 2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The camera recorder switches to USB mode. Change to USB Mode? Change Cancel Memo : If recording is in progress, the “Change to USB Mode?” message appears after recording stops.
Page 156: Functions Of Network Connection N
Functions of Network Editing Metadata Planning Metadata Connection n 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 function can be operated by or PC, and edit the metadata that is to be applied connecting one of the following adapters to the to clips to be recorded.
Page 157: Preparing Network Connection N
Preparing Network Camera Setup for Network Connection Connection n 1 Connect an appropriate adapter according to the intended use to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section of the camera recorder. Operating Environment The following adapters can be connected. Operation has been verified for the following Wireless LAN adapter environments.
Page 158: Connecting Via Wireless Lan
P2P Connection Connecting via Wireless LAN You can access the web function of this camera Connection via Access Point recorder from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. 1 Perform setting on the camera recorder, and start up the [Wizard] screen. 1 [Wireless LAN] appears on the [Wizard] (A P157 [Camera Setup for Network screen.
Page 159: Connecting Via Wired Lan
Connecting via Wired LAN You can connect a device such as a smartphone, Network tablet terminal, or PC directly to the camera Type recorder using a cross cable to access the camera HM250 SSID recorder’s web functions. Alternatively, you can WPA2 Security Type also connect using an Ethernet hub.
Page 160: Connecting Via Cellular Adapter
Importing Metadata n Connecting via Cellular Adapter You can make use of the FTP function and live streaming function by connecting a cellular adapter You can download a metadata settings file (XML to this camera recorder. format) from the FTP server and store metadata in the camera recorder.
Page 161: Configuring The Server For Downloading
Configuring the Server for Downloading Importing Metadata For specifying the settings for connecting to the Download the metadata settings file (XML format) FTP server for downloading the metadata (domain from the FTP server. name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the 1 Select [System] B [Network] B [Import path of the file to download.
Page 162: Uploading A Recorded Video Clip N
Uploading a Recorded 3 Select [Import] on the confirmation screen, Video Clip n and press the Set button (R). Import starts. After import is complete, the display is restored to the screen before the [Import Metadata] Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset screen appears.
Page 163 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded. 5 Upload is complete. Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded using After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. the cross-shaped button (JKH I). Press the Set button (R) to return to the thumbnail screen.
Page 164 4 Upload is complete. Memo : After all clips are uploaded successfully, To stop uploading, press the Set button (R). “Successfully Completed.” is displayed. 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 165: Ftp Resume Feature N
Connecting from a Web FTP Resume Feature n Browser n When FTP transfer starts and there is a file of the same name on the server with a file size smaller You can access the web functions of this camera than the file to be transferred, the file on the server recorder via a web browser on devices such as a will be regarded as an interrupted file during a FTP...
Page 166: Editing Metadata N
Editing Metadata n 3 Enter the user name and password. Enter the user name (jvc) and the password (initial password: 0000) on the login screen to You can create the metadata to be inserted into a display the main page of the camera.
Page 167: 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 168 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 169 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 170: Uploading A Recording Clip Via A Web Browser N
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 mode.” on the web browser. Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server.
Page 171 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 172 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 173: View Remote Feature N
View Remote Feature n 9 Upload is complete. After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. You can access via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check the live image and perform the following remote FTP Upload control operations.
Page 174: Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom
Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom A Page Switch Tab Tap (click) this tab to move to the [Planning Registering Preset Zoom Metadata], [Clip Metadata], or [Settings] screen. You can register any 3 zoom positions. B Live View Screen 1 Set to the Register Preset Zoom mode. Displays the live images.
Page 175 Deleting a Preset Zoom 4 In the same way, register [B] and [C]. After all three positions A, B and C are 1 Set to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. registered, the positions of the [A], [B], and [C] When any of positions [A], [B], and [C] are buttons will be rearranged according to the registered, tapping (clicking) the [Clear] button order of the registered zoom position from the...
Page 176: Camera Control Function N
Camera Control Function You can control the camera by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. You can perform the following operations for each of the items. HM250 HM250 A REC For performing recording start or recording pause operation.
Page 177: Configuring Settings Via A Browser N
Configuring Settings via a D FOCUS Enables focusing operations. Browser n You can change the network-related settings by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Page 178: Changing View Remote Function Settings
Changing View Remote Function A View Remote Settings Settings for operations on the View Remote. For performing setting for using the View Remote B Connection Setup function. Settings related to the network. You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera recorder.
Page 179: Changing Connection Setup
Changing Connection Setup D Settings on the [Select Setup Type] Screen You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera recorder. If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items.
Page 180: Changing Metadata Server Settings
Managing the Network Changing Metadata Server Settings Connection Settings File You can make direct changes to the FTP server for importing the metadata set in [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Metadata Server], as well as the path of the file to import. (A P132 [ Metadata Server ] ) This camera recorder allows you to save the network connection settings on the Wizard screen...
Page 181: Saving The Connection Settings File
Saving the Connection Settings File 5 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Select [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). Connection Setup Wizard Load Store 6 Save the file.
Page 182: Reading The Connection Settings File
Reading the Connection Settings File Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B 1 Select [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). button (R). 2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R).
Page 183: Performing Live Streaming N
Performing Live Memo : The following constraints apply depending on Streaming n the setting of [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Type]. An encoding bit rate exceeding 8.0 Mbps By combining with the decoder or PC application cannot be selected when [Type] is set to that supports live streaming, you can perform audio “RTSP/RTP”.
Page 184: 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 [System] B [Network]/ resolution and frame rate of the video to be [Settings] B [Live Streaming Set].
Page 185: 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 P42 [Assignment of Functions to User “INSTRUCTIONS”...
Page 186: Setting The Fec Matrix
Logging in to Facebook Setting the FEC Matrix Set the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1. 1 Select [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B Preliminary Configuration [Live Streaming Set] B [Streaming Server] B [Server1] to [Server4] B [FEC Matrix] and Configure the date/time of this unit correctly as the press the Set button.
Page 187 K mark at the top right corner, followed by selecting “Settings and Privacy” B “Settings”. B Click “Business Integrations”, followed by “JVC Streaming Camcoder”. C Change the privacy setting for “Who can see you use this business integration?” to “Public”.
Page 188: Live Streaming On Facebook Live N
Live Streaming on Memo : Facebook Live n Characters in the user name or page name that are not supported by the camera will appear as “□” or “〓”. Follow the steps below to stream live from 3 Configure the privacy settings Facebook.
Page 189: Logging In To Youtube N
Logging in to YouTube Connection Setup 1 Set [System] to “HD” or “SD”. Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] to “HD” or “SD”. Preliminary Configuration 2 Select [Streaming Server]. Open the [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B Configure the date/time on this unit correctly as [Live Streaming] B [Streaming Server] correct time information is needed for authentication during login and scheduled...
Page 190 4 Log in 7 Login successful The user name and a “login successful” Select [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Live message will appear on the wizard screen. click Streaming] B [ Log In] to launch the wizard the Set button (R) to complete configuration. screen.
Page 191: Live Streaming On Youtube Live N
Live Streaming on YouTube Live n Follow the steps below to stream live from YouTube Live. Log in to your account before starting. (A P189 [Logging in to YouTube n] ) Live Streaming 1 Select the [Streaming Server] that you are logged in to Open the [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Live Streaming] B [Streaming Server]...
Page 192: Broadcast Overlay N
Memo : For information on SDP Generator, please contact your local dealer or download from our website. http://www.jvc.net A sample SDP file is saved on the camera at B Configure the settings for scheduled factory default. streaming in [Settings].
Page 193 Memo: Range <A> Text 1 Range <B> Text 2 Range <C> Text 3 <A> Range <D> Time Range <E> Logo Range <F> Live mark A Shows the current overlay status. B Text selection area The highlighted text is overlaid and displayed. C [K] [J] Button Selects the text.
Page 194: Displaying Watermark Images
Text that can be entered in [Text 1], [Text 2], and Displaying Watermark Images [Text 3] are as follows: Import the SDP file in which the watermark image has been preconfigured to the camera recorder in advance. ! " # $%&' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The watermark setting menu will be displayed in : ;...
Page 195: Displaying Images On The Whole Screen (Full Screen Graphic Function)
Displaying Images on the Whole Screen Memo : (Full Screen Graphic Function) The total number of currently imported image Announcement and advertising images can be files and the used capacity can be checked in displayed across the whole screen. [Overlay Settings] B [Full Screen Graphic] B [Status].
Page 196 Displaying Images Memo : Display the image from the web screen for setting To display only one image continuously, set the overlay. [Interval Time] to “0”. When recording is performed together with live streaming or when there is a lot of information display on the LCD/VF screen, images may take more than 10 seconds to display.
Page 197: Protecting Overlay Settings With A Password
[Overlay to display the Network screen. Settings] screen. 3 Enter the user name (jvc) and the password Caution : (initial password: 0000) on the login screen Do not forget the password that you have set. If to display the Web screen.
Page 198: 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 199: List Of Ftp Transfer Errors N
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 P124 [ W Resolution ] ) [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] (A P124 [ W Frame Rate ] ) setting.
Page 200 Error message Status Action Access Denied. Access is denied. Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P132 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P133 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Username or Authentication for login to the FTP Adjust the Username and Password Password.
Page 201: List Of Live Streaming Error Displays N
List of Live Streaming Error Displays n 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 202: Blinking Of The Tally Lamp
Blinking of the Tally Lamp The tally lamp start blinking when the remaining space on the SD card 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 SD card is less than 3 minutes (during...
Page 203 Symptom Action The [CH-1/CH-2] recording Is the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 AUTO/MANU] switch set to level adjustment knob does “AUTO”? Is Full Auto enabled? not work. O Is [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] set to “Auto” in Full Auto mode? (A P121 [ Audio On FULL AUTO ] ) SD card cannot be initialized...
Page 204: Specifications
Specifications Item Description [AV] terminal Φ3.5 mm 4-pin mini jack Video signal 1.0 V (p-p) General Audio signal -8 dBu (during reference level input), 1 kK (unbalanced) Item Description Power DC 12 V Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack [x] terminal Power Output -18 dBu, 16 K load (reference...
Page 205 Video/Audio Item Description HD mode (Exchange, U model only) Item Description Recording file MP4 File Format 4K mode format Recording file QuickTime File Format Video format LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 12 Mbps Video (Max) 1920x1080/60p Modes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 150/70 Mbps MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 8 Mbps other than (Max) 3840x2160/29.97p, 25p,...
Page 206 Accessories Item Description Streaming Mode 1920x1080 (59.94i/50i) Accessories 12/8/5/3 Mbps Warranty Card (U model only) 1280x720 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/ 25p) INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) 12/8/5/3/1.5 Mbps AC Adapter 720x480 (59.94i)/720x576 (50i) Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) 8/5/3/1.5/0.8/0.3 Mbps Battery 640x360 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/ Handle Unit 25p) 3/1.5/0.8/0.3 Mbps...
Page 207: Index
Index H Headphone ........71, 153 AC adapter .......... 32, 34 Access point ..........158 High-Speed ........50, 123 Action ............90 Histogram .......... 78, 115 AF assist ..........55, 105 Image stabilizer .......... 68 Aspect ratio ..........52 Initial settings ..........36 Backup rec ..........
Page 208 Setup file ..........150 Shooting ............ 49 Software keyboard ........99 Status screen ........39, 147 Switching shutter speed ......62 Tally lamp .......... 42, 202 Thumbnail (detailed screen) ...... 90 Thumbnail (standard screen) ..... 88 Thumbnail screen ........88 Time code ..........
Page 209: Software License Agreement
Software License Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed Software Agreement 1. Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining to the Licensed Software and related documents shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder of The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the right who granted to the Licensor the license or the “Licensed Software”) provided by sublicense for the Licensed Software (hereinafter...
Page 210: Important Notice Concerning The Software
Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software The Licensed Software covers those corresponding to free software, and, as a condition of distribution of If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the the software component in executable format which provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the is based on the license granted under the GNU Licensed Software, any related documents and General Public License or Lesser General Public...

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