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JVC GY-HM190AG Instructions Manual

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4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM190AG
INSTRUCTIONS
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The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
without prior notice.
Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can
also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.
Mobile User Guide
When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or iPhone.
http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone.
This product does not come with a battery pack. When using a battery, please purchase the
recommended battery pack (SSL-JVC50).
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
IM 1.08
B5A-2325-00

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  • Page 1 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM190AG INSTRUCTIONS The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow CAUTION: for ventilation (10 cm or more on both The mains plug shall remain readily sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 3 Battery Pack (sold separately) CAUTIONS: The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. To prevent shock, do not open the Before using the battery pack, be sure to cabinet. No user serviceable parts read the following cautions: inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Terminals To avoid hazards When you are not using the AC...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format ............. 41 Zoom Operation ..........43 Introduction Focus Operation ..........44 Safety Precautions ..........2 Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ..47 Contents ............4 Adjusting the Brightness ........48 Main Features ...........
  • Page 5 Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart ..... 89 Camera Function Menu ........90 User Switch Set Item ........92 Camera Process Menu ........94 Detail/Adjust Item ......... 96 White Balance Item ........96 TC/UB Menu ........... 97 LCD/VF Menu ..........98 Shooting Assist Item ........99 Marker Settings Item ........

  • Page 6: Main Features

    “FALCONBRID II” A built-in optical image stabilizer feature is also The image processor employed supports both 4K available. codec developed by JVC and simultaneous dual stream encoding, achieving a high image quality that maximizes the potential of next-generation high-resolution sensors.
  • Page 7 Content of this manual Menu items corresponding to each of the 9 buttons All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. and 2 rings are available to assign the buttons and Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, rings with different functions.

  • Page 8: Precautions For Proper Use

    Precautions for Proper Carrying the Camera o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving Storage and Usage Locations o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”...
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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. Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.

  • Page 12: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. Camera Mode Media Mode Press and hold [MODE] [CANCEL/STOP]/[MENU/THUMB] Button Playback Camera Input Thumbnail Display Normal Playback Set Button (R) [MODE] Trimming Playback Execute Button [Trim This Clip]...
  • Page 13 Operation Mode Description Camera Mode This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. “STBY”...

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts o Bottom A Built-in Microphone (A P59 [Audio Recording] ) G Visibility Adjustment Lever B Handle Unit (A P32 [Adjusting the Viewfinder] ) (A P18 [Handle Unit Section] ) H Battery (sold separately) Memo : (A P23 [Using a Battery Pack (sold The handle unit is detached from the camera separately)] ) recorder unit in the factory shipment.

  • Page 15: Side Control Panel

    Side Control Panel E [TC/2] Time Code/User 2 Button Displays the time code setting screen. (A P63 [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 P33 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) F LCD monitor...

  • Page 16: Side Terminal Section

    Side Terminal Section Rear Terminal G F E A [BATTERY] Terminal A [HOST] USB Host Terminal B [BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button Available for use via future firmware update. (A P24 [Removing the Battery] ) B [DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal C [REC] Record Trigger Button (A P129 [Loading Clips to the PC] ) Starts/stops recording.

  • Page 17: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor F [C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 Button For checking the most recently captured images. (A P67 [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 18: Handle Unit Section

    Handle Unit Section J [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P21 [Attaching the External Microphone O] ) K Cable Clamp for Microphone (A P21 [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 19: Lens Section

    Lens Section A Filter Built-In Screw Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or filters for various effects can be installed. Installable filter types: Φ62 mm P0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P22 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Focus Ring (A P44 [Focus Operation] ) C Zoom Ring...

  • Page 20: Basic System Diagram

    Basic System Diagram When handle unit is attached Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone Headphone [INPUT1/INPUT2] [AUX] Handle Unit Battery Battery Chager IDX Battery Charger SSL-JVC50 [SDI OUT] [DC] SDI Cable [HDMI] AC Adapter HDMI Cable [AV] AV Cable Monitor Standard Package RCA pin [REMOTE] Carrying Case...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 the lens cap to protect the lens. Align the markings on the camera recorder and Pinch the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to hood;...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Tripod

    Attaching the Tripod Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, which may result in injuries or damages, read the “INSTRUCTIONS”...
  • Page 24 Removing the Battery o Continuous operating time SSL-JVC50 : Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins (*1) Approx. 5 hrs (*2) When [System] is set to “4K” and all other settings are in factory default When [System] is set to “HD” and all other settings are in factory default Memo : Actual operating times may differ depending on...

  • Page 25: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Power Status Display Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Display Description B 7.4V Currently powered by a battery.

  • Page 26: Turning On/Off The Power

    Menu Screen If the battery is not fully charged, the battery will be charged at the same time. (A P87 [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 27: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 2 Select a language using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The Initial Setting screen appears. When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears.
  • Page 28 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 P107 [ Date/Time ] ) 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. Initial Setting 2 Set the date and time.

  • Page 29: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P121 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) Monitor and Viewfinder This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. The display switches between three screen You can display the camera status, media types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 conditions. brightness of the viewfinder screen. Changing the brightness of the screen will not [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Bright] affect the recorded images.

  • Page 33: Assignment Of Functions To User Buttons

    Assignment of Functions Memo : Operations of the user buttons are interlocked to User Buttons with the menu settings. When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. You can assign functions to the following buttons (A P86 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) and use them as user buttons.

  • Page 34: Sd Card

    SD Card o When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “QuickTime” This camera recorder saves the recorded images System and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) Resolution 2160p 1080i/1080p 480i/ 960p 480p in the card slot.
  • Page 35 Inserting an SD Card Removing the SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and being accessed (status indicator of the playback.

  • Page 36: 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 P107 [ 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Shooting

    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. Preparations Iris Gain Shutter White balance The audio recording level is also set to Auto, and audio from the built-in microphone is recorded.

  • Page 41: 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 42 o When [System] is set to “HD” or “HD+Web”, the Selecting a File Format options for slot A are: Select a file format in [WFormat]/[YFormat]. Record Format There are two file formats for selection. W Format W Resolution W Frame W Bit Rate AVCHD: Rate...

  • Page 43: Zoom Operation

    Zoom Operation o When [System] is set to “HD+Web”, the options for slot B are: Record Format Adjusts the angle of view. Y Format Y Resolution Y Frame Y Bit Rate Optical zoom ratio: 1x to 12x Rate Dynamic zoom ratio: 12x to 24x QuickTime 960 x 540 3M (HQ)

  • Page 44: Focus Operation

    Focus Operation Set the zoom speed for “L”, “M” and “H” of the [ZOOM L/M/H] zoom speed switch individually. Increasing the value increases the zoom speed. (A P91 [Handle Zoom Speed L/Handle Zoom Speed M/Handle Zoom Speed H O] ) Memo : The zoom lever at the handle is disabled when “Off”...
  • Page 45 Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily Memo : (Push Auto Focus) Using the Focus Assist or Expanded Focus If [Push AF/AF Lock] is assigned to the user function makes it easier to focus. button, the camera recorder will shift to Auto (A P46 [Focus Assist Function] ) Focus mode temporarily and automatically (A P46 [Expanded Focus Function] )
  • Page 46 Focus Assist Function 1 Press the [EXPANDED FOCUS/8] button. When the [F.ASSIST/1] button is pressed during “EXPANDED” (yellow color) appears on the shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. screen, and the center part of the image is This enables easy and accurate focusing. enlarged if this button is pressed for the first Select the color (blue, red or green) in the menu.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection

    Adjusting the Focusing by 1 Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of Face Detection the user buttons. (A P33 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) This function detects human faces and 2 Focus the camera recorder on a person and automatically adjusts focus during Auto Focus.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter with “Face Detect”. speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object. The camera recorder will enter face selection mode and the face detection icon (q) will Adjusting the Brightness Automatically: blink.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Iris

    Adjusting the Iris Memo : Pressing and holding the [FULL AUTO] button to enter the Full Auto mode also activates the Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the automatic brightness adjustment (AE) mode. In brightness of the subject. this case, the White Balance also enters into Auto mode forcibly.
  • Page 50 One Push Auto Iris Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode When [One Push Iris] is assigned to the user The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be button, press this button in the Manual Iris mode to set manually. adjust the iris according to the brightness of the 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to subject.

  • Page 51: Setting The Gain

    Setting the Gain Manual Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching) This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to when there is insufficient illumination on the object. set Full Auto mode to off. You can set the gain of the video amplifier Select the gain level of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the object.

  • Page 52: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter 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 2 Press and hold the [SHUTTER] button to shooting frame) using the electronic shutter enter Manual Shutter mode.

  • Page 53: Setting The Nd Filter

    Setting the ND Filter Frame Rate Shutter Mode Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range. 1/10000 1/4000 1/10000 1/10000 1/2000 1/4000 1/4000 1/1000 1/2000 1/2000 1/500 1/1000 1/1000 1/250 Step 1/500 1/500 1/120 1/250 1/250 1/100 1/120...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White ND Filter Warning Display Balance In order to adjust the amount of light when you are shooting at a relatively bright location, the diameter of the iris may become extremely small, causing blurry effects to occur as a result. Adjust the white balance according to the color This phenomenon is known as “small aperture temperature of the lighting.
  • Page 55 Memo : 3 Press the Set button (R). Pressing and holding the [FULL AUTO] button Returns to the [White Balance] screen. 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 White Balance forcibly.
  • Page 56 Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode Temp.] Values You can change both the color temperature Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or settings in the Preset mode in the menu. Memory B.
  • Page 57 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press 282min 00: 00: 00.00 100min the Set button (R). 50min Jan 24 , 2015 The White Paint Adjustment screen appears. 12 :34 :56 3840x2160 White Detection 30 p 150M 5 .

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Camera Image

    Adjusting the Camera Using the Image Stabilizer Image Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. 1 Check whether the image stabilizer feature The picture quality of the camera can be set using is turned ON or OFF. the [Camera Process] menu. If the image stabilizer icon (i/j) does not As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you appear on the screen display, the image...

  • Page 59: Audio Recording

    Audio Recording Memo : When the [AUX] terminal is not connected, [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [CH1 You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ INT]/[CH2 INT] is fixed at “Int. Mic L”/“Int. Mic CH2) in synchronization with video images on this R”...
  • Page 60 o When the input channel is set to “INT” for Adjusting the Audio Recording Level both [CH1] and [CH2] You can select to adjust the audio recording levels 1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1 AUTO/ for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or MANU] switch to “MANU”.

  • Page 61: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone

    Monitoring Audio Sound Memo : When [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B During Recording Using a [Limiter] is set to “Off” while in the automatic Headphone adjustment mode, the limiter operates at -6 dBFS. When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL You can check the recorded audio using AUTO] is set to “SW Set”, you can switch the headphone.

  • Page 62: Time Code And User's Bit

    Time Code and User’s Bit Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator]. Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the (A P97 [ TC Generator ] ) video in this camera recorder.

  • Page 63: 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”). Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop Presetting the Time Code Frame]. (A P98 [ Drop Frame ] ) Time code and user’s bit data generated from the [Drop]: internal time code generator are recorded.
  • Page 64 Setting Time Code without Opening the 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Menu Preset] and press the Set button (R). (A P97 [ 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.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Setting Zebra Pattern

    Setting Zebra Pattern 1 Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] to “Preset”, and press the Set button (R). (A P97 [ UB Mode ] ) When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified TC/UB luminance levels during shooting.

  • Page 67: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

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

  • Page 68: Recording Simultaneously At Two Different Definitions

    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 By setting [System] to “HD+Web”, you can record the slots.
  • Page 69 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 70: Backup Rec

    Backup Rec 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. (A P110 [ Slot Mode ] ) The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use “BACKUP” appears on the display screen. of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC] button.
  • Page 71 3 Start normal recording (normal recording 5 Stop backup recording. into slot A) Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B [System] B Press any of the [REC] buttons. [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] Recording into the media in slot A starts. and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 72: Special Recording

    Special Recording 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. (A P110 [ Rec Mode ] ) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Besides the normal recording mode, four special Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. recording methods are available in this camera recorder.

  • Page 73: Clip Continuous Rec

    Clip Continuous Rec 3 Pause recording. Press the [REC] button again to pause In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from recording. The display changes (“RRECC” the start till the end of the recording are recorded B “STBYC”...

  • Page 74: Frame Rec

    Frame Rec Memo : Clip Continuous Rec cannot be used in the In normal recording, when the recording stops, the following cases. image and accompanying data from the start till the When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on Set] B [System] is set to “HD”...

  • Page 75: Interval Rec

    Interval Rec 2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec In normal recording, when the recording stops, the Frames]. image and accompanying data from the start till the Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Frames].

  • Page 76: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)

    Splitting the Clips Freely 3 Set the time interval to start recording in (Clip Cutter Trig) [Interval Rec]. Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. You can split the clips freely without having to stop (A P110 [ Rec Interval ] ) recording during shooting.

  • Page 77: 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 78 Memo : Memo : Dependent on the settings for [Main Menu] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B deleted on the camera recorder. [System]/[WResolution]/[YResolution]/ When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] [WFrame Rate]/[YFrame Rate]/[WBit Rate], B [Record Format] B [WFormat] is set to and [YBit Rate].

  • Page 79: 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 User 5 ([ZEBRA/5]) button is pressed. screen] (A P 77)”. The following operations can be performed. Item Description Select All Clips Selects all clips.

  • Page 80: Playing Back

    Playing back Memo : The object of action is the clip of the current slot Use the operation buttons on the side control panel being displayed. of the camera recorder to play back. [Selected Clips] cannot be performed if there are no selected (appended with check mark) clips.

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: Basic Operations In Menu Screen

    Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Text Input With Software Keyboard

    Text Input with Software Keyboard A Character Entry Field Field for entering the title. Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup You can enter up to 8 characters for the File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix]. [Setup File] subname or up to 4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].

  • Page 89: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical - [Color Matrix] ......... (A P 96) Chart - [Color Gain] ........(A P 96) - [Reset Process] ......(A P 96) - [TC/UB...] .......... (A P 97) [Main Menu...] ........(A P 89) - [TC Generator] ......(A P 97) - [Camera Function...] ......

  • Page 90: Camera Function Menu

    Camera Function Menu AE Speed For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure). Menu screen for specifying operation settings [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow] during shooting. This item can only be selected in the Camera AGC Limit mode. For setting the maximum gain value of “AGC”, Bars which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically.
  • Page 91 Iris Dial For setting the position in the white balance switch For assigning the iris, shutter or AE level [WHT.BAL B/A/PRST] to assign the FAW (Full adjustment to the iris dial. [Setting Values: AE Level, Shutter, RIris] Auto White Balance) function. [Setting Values: B, A, PRST, RNone] AF Speed GAIN L, GAIN M, GAIN H...

  • Page 92: User Switch Set Item

    User Switch Set Item Face Detect For specifying the operation when any of the USER1 to USER9, LCD KEY▲/LCD [USER1]-[USER9], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], KEY▶/LCD KEY▼/LCD KEY◀ [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Face Detect”. By assigning one of the following functions to each Select the control to track results of face detection.
  • Page 93 AE/FAW Lock Expanded Focus 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 [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “AE/FAW Lock”.

  • Page 94: Camera Process Menu

    Camera Process Menu 9 Stretch Level Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified. Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] images. Memo : This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is Detail set to “Stretch”.
  • Page 95 9 Sensitivity 9 Level For setting the response speed of the “Knee” This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to “Standard” or “Cinema”. operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”. Increase the number: Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a Enhances the gradation of black.

  • Page 96: Detail/Adjust Item

    Detail/Adjust Item Color Matrix For setting the color matrix. V/H Balance Cinema Subdued: For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. the screen characteristics of movies.

  • Page 97: Tc/Ub Menu

    TC/UB Menu AWB Paint For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, (A P 54)”.

  • Page 98: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF Menu 9 Preset For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit) Display : AB CD EF 01 Item for specifying settings related to the LCD (A P65 [Presetting the User’s Bit] ) monitor or viewfinder screen. Memo : This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern When [UB Mode] is set to “Date”...

  • Page 99: Shooting Assist Item

    Shooting Assist Item VF Bright For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Focus Assist Increasing the value increases the brightness. For setting whether to add color to the contour of [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] the focused image upon switching the image to VF Contrast black-and-white.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Display Settings Item

    Display Settings Item Record Format This menu is used to set the displays on the LCD For setting whether to display the video format monitor and viewfinder screen. during recording or playback. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Zoom Media Remain For setting the display method of the zoom position.
  • Page 102 Shutter Memo : The battery mark that appears before the “Time”, For setting the shutter display to be displayed on “Capacity%” or “Voltage” value changes the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. according to the remaining battery power. DEG: In addition, the plug mark is added during Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the charging.

  • Page 103: A/V Set Menu

    A/V Set Menu 9 SDI Rec Trigger For setting whether to superimpose trigger signals in tandem with the [SDI OUT] terminal as well as Menu screen for video output and audio. the [REC] button on the camera body. If “On” is specified, it is possible to record on a Video Set...

  • Page 104: Audio Set Item

    Audio Set Item Input1 Mic Ref./Input2 Mic Ref. O For setting the reference input level when the CH1 INT [AUDIO INPUT INPUT1]/[AUDIO INPUT INPUT2] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V”. For selecting either the built-in microphone or the [Setting Values: -62dB, -56dB, R-50dB, -44dB, [AUX] terminal as the CH1 audio input signal.
  • Page 105 Audio Level 9 CH1 Limiter/CH2 Limiter For specifying the limiter settings for the CH1/CH2 Select this item to switch to the audio level audio input. adjustment screen. o Threshold Level (A P61 [Setting the Audio recording Level in the For setting the value for activating the limiter. Main Menu] ) [Setting Values: -9dBFS, R-6dBFS, Off] * The contents displayed on the screen vary...
  • Page 106 Int. Mic Stereo Enhancer Alarm Level For setting the enhancement level of the stereo For selecting whether to turn on the warning tone effect of the built-in microphone. as well as setting the volume. The warning tone is output from the monitor speaker or [x] terminal.

  • Page 107: System Menu

    System Menu Tally Lamp For setting whether to light up the tally lamp during recording, or when the remaining space warning is This menu screen allows system-related settings. displayed. For specifying recording settings, formatting and restoring of SD card, tally lamp setting, date/time, Memo : time zone, and other settings.

  • Page 108: Record Set Item

    Time Zone 9 System For selecting a system definition. For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes. Records in “4K” quality for both slots A and B. [Setting Values: UTC-12:00-UTC-00:30, UTC, UTC+00:30-UTC+14:00 (in 30 min increments)] (RUTC+05:30) Records in “HD”...
  • Page 109 9 W Frame Rate 9 Y Resolution For selecting the frame rate to be recorded to the For selecting the size of the image to be recorded SD card in slot A. to the SD card in slot B when [System] is set to “HD The available options vary according to the settings +Web”.
  • Page 110 Rec Mode Slot Mode For selecting the record mode for recording to For setting the operation of the card slot. the SD card. Series: (A P72 [Special Recording] ) Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. Dual: The selectable options vary according to the Mode that activates the two slots at the same [Record Format] menu settings.
  • Page 111 4GB File Spanning(SDXC) Clip Set A recording file is automatically split when the size 9 Clip Name Prefix exceeds 4 GB, but if an SDXC card is used, you For setting the first four characters of the name of can record clips larger than 4 GB by setting this the clip file to be recorded to the SD card.

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 114 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 115 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 116: Display Screen In Camera Mode

    Display Screen in Camera A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. Mode (A P82 [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 P25 [Power Status Display] ) display warnings only.
  • Page 117 F Audio Level Meter Memo : Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2. This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B The V icon appears on the screen when in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media Manual mode. Remain] is set to “Off”.
  • Page 118 J AE Lock N Gain The U icon is displayed during AE lock. Displays the gain value when in the Manual Gain mode. K White Balance Mode The gain value is not displayed in the “AGC” Displays the current white balance mode. mode.
  • Page 119 R Focus Assist Memo : “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is You can specify the display method (Number/ activated. Bar) in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B “Zoom”. When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCU- This item will not be displayed when “Off” is FOCUS”...
  • Page 120 STBY N : Interval Rec recording standby Memo : (A P75 [Interval Rec] ) You can specify whether to display the time STBYN : Interval recording pause code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in (displayed in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB]. red) This item will not be displayed when “Off”...

  • Page 121: 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 122 I Information Display L Event/Warning Display Area The camera information display turns on and off Displays error messages. each time you press the [OIS/6] button. (A P131 [Error Messages and Actions] ) Camera information display displays only M Media Status information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White PLAY : Playing...

  • Page 123: Status Screen

    Status Screen Audio Screen For checking settings related to audio level and audio. For checking the settings of the camera recorder. (A P104 [Audio Set Item] ) Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen Audio For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder.

  • Page 124: 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 simultaneously with the color bar output. The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the (A P106 [ Test Tone ] ) image according to the shooting purpose.

  • Page 125: 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 [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] saving them as a setup file. and press the Set button (R). Loading a saved setup file enables you to (A P107 [ Setup File ] ) reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily.

  • Page 126: Loading A Setup File

    Loading a Setup File 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P107 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 127: 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 128: Connecting The Headphone

    Connecting the Connecting via SDI 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 P106 [ Monitor ] ) The sampling frequency for embedded...

  • Page 129: 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 130 When your PC cannot recognize the SD 2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped card button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The camera recorder switches to USB mode. Confirm and update the OS of your PC. Description Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

  • Page 131: 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 132 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 P108 [ W Resolution ] ) [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] (A P109 [ W Frame Rate ] ) setting.

  • Page 133: 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 134 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”? not work. O Is Full Auto enabled? Is [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] set to “Auto” in Full Auto mode? (A P106 [ Audio On FULL AUTO ] ) SD card cannot be initialized...

  • Page 135: 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 Item Description input), 1 kK (unbalanced) Power DC 12 V [x] terminal Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack Power Approx.
  • Page 136 Video/Audio Item Description Web mode (QuickTime) Item Description Recording file QuickTime File Format Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD format card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) Video 4K mode Mode other MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps Recording file QuickTime File Format than HQ, 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i format...
  • Page 137 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) (HOOD) * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. Specifications...

  • Page 138: Index

    Index N ND filter ............53 AC adapter .......... 23, 25 Action ............79 O OK mark ............ 82 AF assist ..........45, 91 One push auto focus ........44 Aspect ratio ..........43 Operation lock ........... 39 Backup rec ..........70 Picture quality setting .........
  • Page 139 Zoom ............43 Symbol 4K ............41, 108 Index...

  • Page 140: 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 141: Important Notice Concerning The Software

    (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”), a copyright of either Information] B [Open Source License]. JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. The Product uses the software component designated in the End-User License Agreement that was executed between JKC and a third party (hereinafter “EULA”).
  • Page 144 B5A-2325-00 © 2017 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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