Page 1 HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD200U/CHU GY-HD200E/CHE GY-HD201E/CHE Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.” Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Page 3 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-...
Page 4: Accessories
Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright hold- ers. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of this device or the videocas- sette.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Attaching the Tripod Base (Optional) ....35 CONTENTS AC Operation ........36 Charging the Built-in Battery .
Page 6: Introduction
• Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”...
Page 7: Battery Pack To Be Used
Also it may cause tape-to- tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year symbol.
Page 8: Controls, Indicators And Connectors
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6ZOOM servo control lever ZOOM Lens To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the ZOOM knob b to “S”. • Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle. •...
Page 9: Rear Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Connecting the Earphone Cable Rear Section To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below. • Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible, as shown in the figure.
Page 10: Right Side Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 86. Right Side Section 7Clamp Attach the cable from the viewfinder here. 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- tons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject.
Page 11: Left Side Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the Left Side Section device to be connected. • Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch 2. The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded. 5Shoulder pad slide button Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.
Page 12: Top Section
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO Top Section • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus. •...
Page 13: Recording And Image Output Formats
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Recording and Image Out- put Formats This device supports HDV and DV image formats. This device also has various output terminals. (Composite, analog component, IEEE1394) During recording and playback, image formats from each of the output terminals are as shown in the table below. Notes about the table (Shaded): Indicates the setting item in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
Page 14: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The contents of the status display are divided into those for Indications on the LCD the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera Monitor and in the View- mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed.
Page 15 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I REC INVALID 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON Other Displays X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen”...
Page 16 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K.
Page 17: Status Screen In Vtr Mode
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screen in VTR MODE Item Contents VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the HDV/DV input signal.
Page 18: Auto White Balance Indication (Camera Mode Only)
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor Alarm Message Display and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA- TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA- TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
Page 19: Preparations
An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. Attaching the Zoom Lens Loosen the mount ring.
Page 20: How To Attach The Viewfinder
PREPARATIONS Close the SD memory card cover. How to Attach the Viewfinder (Cont’d) About the Viewfinder Cable Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below. •...
Page 21 PREPARATIONS AC Operation Charging the Built-in Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever this This device is operable with AC power supply or battery device is connected to a power supply, but it gradually dis- pack.
Page 22 PREPARATIONS • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining Battery Operation battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA- TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT- (Cont’d) TERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen to CAPA% or TIME to display the remaining battery.
Page 23: Date And Time
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Unloading the Cassette Cassette Turn the POWER switch to ON. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until the videocassette cover opens completely. Cassette Loading •...
Page 24 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date Displaying the Time and Date on the and Time (Cont’d) Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
Page 25 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Presetting and Recording Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode for the time code generator. of Time Code DROP The time codes from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes.
Page 26 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not available in the following. • TC GENE. switch is set to REGEN. •...
Page 27 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Synchronizing with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchro- nized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code generator continues to run even if the IEEE1394 cable is disconnected.
Page 28: Adjustment Procedure
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). Back Focus Adjustment Set the zoom mode to M (Manual). Open the iris by turning the iris ring. If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place.
Page 29 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting in the WHITE BALANCE screen is performed as fol- White Shading Adjustment lows. Selecting an item Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (j) with the desired item, and press the SHUTTER dial. • The item is selected and the setting value blinks. It is necessary to perform this adjustment to the camera Changing the setting value when attaching a lens that is different from the previously...
Page 30 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Camera Settings Set the switch positions. A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB). B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side). Select the ND filter.
Page 31 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING • The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the Audio Input Signal Selection case of an abnormal condition occurring in this device. An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached (Cont’d) or when the battery is running down.
Page 32 SHOOTING OPERATION • The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni- Basic Recording Operation tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the video signal output connectors. (Cont’d) In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the camera lens section.
Page 33 SHOOTING OPERATION While pressing the STOP button, press the REC/VTR HEADER REC Function trigger button. • The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and (Cont’d) HEADER REC operation starts from the beginning of the tape. After HEADER REC recording is performed for the specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is How to set the HEADER REC menu screen engaged automatically.
Page 34 CH2+CH4 Clamp filter Wind once CAUTION When connecting the IEEE1394 cable from/to Camcorder, VCR and other IEEE1394 device, make sure the following instructions, otherwise the IEEE1394 circuit device may be destroyed. • Turn the power of both devices OFF and connect the IEEE1394 cable.
Page 35 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Set the audio output. X See page 62. Dubbing with AV Devices Set the AUDIO menu screen. X See page 84. By connecting the video signal output terminal and the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on this device to an AV device, analog signal dubbing is possible.
Page 36 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MEMO HDV/DV Dubbing In HDV format, the UB set in this device is recorded regard- (Cont’d) less of the setting. When Using the GY-HD200U/GY-HD201E as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD200U/ GY-HD201E.
Page 37 • Attach the clamp filter included with the remote control unit to the remote cable.(The clamp filter can be substituted with the clamp filter included with this device.) Consult your JVC dealer if you do not have a clamp filter. CAUTION Turn the power OFF when connecting.
Page 38 MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configura- tion The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in this device’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.
Page 39 MENU SCREENS Select the menu screen to be set. Setting Menu Screens Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The selected menu screen appears. Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the viewfinder screen.
Page 40 MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for shooting.
Page 41: Camera Operation
MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) PB TAPE Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO”...
Page 42 • DNR is not applied in VTR mode or during playback. • DNR is not applied to composite output signals in CAMERA mode. • When the DNR is set to ON, the camcorder’s S/N ratio becomes better but the “blurring of moving objects” will increase.
Page 43 MENU SCREENS ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) CINEMA : Turns the function OFF. : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen. (The monitor image is movie-quality. This setting is not intended for film output.) MEMO When this item is set to “ON”, “[CINE]”...
Page 44 MENU SCREENS WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. WHITE PAINT<R> Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number : Weakens the red. [Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)] MEMO •...
Page 45 MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1 kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.
Page 46 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ZEBRA...
Page 47 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen) : Displays the video format.
Page 48 MENU SCREENS TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be reached from this screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TC PRESET To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.
Page 49 MENU SCREENS TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. : Not displayed. : Displayed. When a tape with time and date not recorded is played back, there will be no display of time and date even when this item is set to ON.
Page 50 MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in camera mode) Set this when recording a backup of the HDV/DV signal from this device onto another device.
Page 51: Saving Settings
CINEMA HD24P : Ideal setting for movie-quality shoot- * The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or reset. • Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, 2, 3, 4; SD mem- ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files. • Load saved files.
Page 52 MENU SCREENS MEMO FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur- (Cont’d) rent settings are not reset. To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”. Initializing (formatting) an SD mem- Resetting the menu settings to the ory card factory settings Before initializing (formatting) a card:...
Page 53 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail (Cont’d) Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen. In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of suppression of skin color area detail enhancement in the video signal.
Page 54 The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re- moved. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover. When the FRAME RATE item setting is changed, the frame rate system for this device is changed.
Page 55 ON. However, the tape may be damaged depending on the circum- stances. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equip- ment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Press the EJECT button to take out the cassette.
Page 56 OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptoms Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? • Is battery pack recharged? • Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF.
Page 57: Time Code
Warranty Card 24.01 - 10,489.5 Hz (HDV HD24p/ (USA and Canada only) DV 24p) Dynamic range : 300% or more For details, consult your JVC dealer. [VTR section] Video Recording format : 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/ 50p, 720/60p (U/E model), 480/24p,...
Page 58 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD250 GY-HD251 Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Page 59 Replace only with the same or equivalent type.” Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Page 60 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-...
Page 61 Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright hold- ers. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of this device or the videocas- sette.
Page 62 Charging the Built-in Battery .....36 CONTENTS Battery Operation ....... .37 Attaching the Battery.
Page 63 • Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”...
Page 64 Also it may cause tape-to- tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year symbol.
Page 65 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6ZOOM servo control lever ZOOM Lens To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the ZOOM knob b to “S”. • Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle. •...
Page 66 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 3Shoulder belt hooks Rear Section Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. 4LCD monitor Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. It is also used for displaying the following: • Menu Setting screens •...
Page 67 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 7Clamp Right Side Section Attach the cable from the viewfinder here. 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- tons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
Page 68 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec- Left Side Section tors These are audio input connectors for connecting to an external audio device or microphone. • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the device to be connected. •...
Page 69 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO Top Section • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus. •...
Page 70 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Recording and Image Out- put Formats This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images input from external devices. This device also has various output terminals. (Composite, analog component, HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394) Select analog component, RGB or Y/C signals for images from the Y/P terminal in DV format.
Page 71 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The contents of the status display are divided into those for Indications on the LCD the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera Monitor and in the View- mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed.
Page 72 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I REC INVALID 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen”...
Page 73 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K.
Page 74: Video Format Display Displays The Video Format Recorded On The Tape When In Vtr Mode. Also Displays The Video Format Of The
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screen in VTR MODE Item Contents VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the HDV/DV input signal.
Page 75 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor Alarm Message Display and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA- TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA- TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
Page 76: See
An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. Attaching the Zoom Lens Loosen the mount ring.
Page 77: Inserting An Sd Memory Card
PREPARATIONS About the Viewfinder Cable Taking out the SD memory card Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below. Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow.
Page 78: Ac Operation
PREPARATIONS AC Operation Charging the Built-in Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is operable with AC power supply GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is connected to a power supply, but it or battery pack.
Page 79: Precautions For The Battery Operation
PREPARATIONS • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining Battery Operation battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA- TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT- (Cont’d) TERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen to CAPA% or TIME to display the remaining battery.
Page 80: Loading/Unloading The Cassette
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Unloading the Cassette Cassette Turn the POWER switch to ON. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until the videocassette cover opens completely. Cassette Loading •...
Page 81: Setting The Date And Time
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date Displaying the Time and Date on the and Time (Cont’d) Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
Page 82: Presetting And Recording Of Time Code
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Presetting and Recording Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode for the time code generator. of Time Code DROP The time codes from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes.
Page 83: Presetting The Time Code From The Lcd Screen
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not available in the following. • TCG SOURCE item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to EXTERNAL.
Page 84: Synchronizing With The Time Code Of The Ieee1394
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Synchronizing with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchro- nized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code generator continues to run even if the IEEE1394 cable is disconnected.
Page 85: Screen Adjustment
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Screen Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Direction of the Viewfinder LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. Diopter Adjustment Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen LCD monitor image is clearly visible.
Page 86: White Balance Adjustment
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION • ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) White Balance Adjustment Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi- nation and then re-adjust the white balance. • ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination) Displayed when the light is excessively bright. Decrease the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance.
Page 87: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the Setting the Video Format SHUTTER dial. • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set. • Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE- CUTE flashes.
Page 88: Audio Input Signal Selection
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING MEMO Audio Input Signal Selec- You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] tion menu screen. The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is provided with the INPUT1 con- Adjusting Audio during Recording nector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input.
Page 89: Shooting Operation
SHOOTING OPERATION MEMO Basic Recording Opera- The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT tion TALLY and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen. X See page 96. Set the POWER switch to ON.
Page 90: Header Rec Function
SHOOTING OPERATION HEADER REC Function When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance.
Page 91: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE • When the automatic tracking function is activated at the Playback Procedure start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in the playback image. • This device does not allow manual tracking adjustment. • When playing back a tape that was recorded on another unit, digital noise may appear during playback.
Page 92: Using External Components
IEEE1394 switch Clamp filter Wind once CAUTION When connecting the IEEE1394 cable from/to Camcorder, VCR and other IEEE1394 device, make sure the following instructions, otherwise the IEEE1394 circuit device may be destroyed. • Turn the power of both devices OFF and connect the IEEE1394 cable.
Page 93: Dubbing With Av Devices
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Synchronized Signals Using GENLOCK Func- The synchronized signal differs depending on the input sync signal. tions Refer the table below. Terminal This device features a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input external synchronization signals in the GENLOCK IN terminal to syn- chronize camera images or playback images with external VIDEO signals.
Page 94: Hdv/Dv Dubbing
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu HDV/DV Dubbing screen. X See page 79. Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO” setting. Connecting the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to another video com- ponent equipped with HDV/DV connector (IEEE1394 stan- dard) using a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables dubbing of...
Page 95: Backup Recording
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup unit Backup Recording • Place in HDV/DV signal input mode. * Depending on the used component, it may be neces- sary to set “REMOTE SELECT”. • When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording function to OFF. Also, set REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE[1/2] menu Backup Recording of the GY-HD250/GY- of the BR-HD50 to ON or LOC+REM.
Page 96: Menu Screen Configuration
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS SC FINE Connect a Remote Control Unit RANDOM SHUTTER (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d) VARIABLE SHUTTER LEVEL SLOW SHUTTER LEVEL q: Same as RM-LP55 Remote Control Unit Functions List : None Only when frame rate is 60p, 60i, 30p, or 24p Function Action Only when frame rate is 50p, 50i, or 25p...
Page 97 MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configuration (Cont’d) VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode TOP MENU screen (VTR) Select the menu screen to be set. Setting Menu Screens Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
Page 98: Top Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not dis- played.
Page 99: Video Format[1/2] Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode) : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Page 100: Camera Operation Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”. AE LEVEL Increase value : Increases level. Decrease value : Decreases level.
Page 101: Advanced Process Menu Screen
• DNR is not applied in VTR mode, AUX IN mode or during playback. • DNR is not applied to composite output signals in CAMERA mode. • When the DNR is set to ON, the camcorder’s S/N ratio becomes better but the “blurring of moving objects” will increase.
Page 102 MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) R GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan). Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces red and cyan.
Page 103 MENU SCREENS SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE used when shooting computer monitors.
Page 104 MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) AUDIO MONITOR Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set to BOTH.
Page 105 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) LCD MIRROR MODE Sets the image display method when the LCD monitor is in counterview position. NORMAL : Image is displayed without inverting.
Page 106 MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) LCD+VF Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method. : Turns off the viewfinder display when the LCD monitor is opened. : Viewfinder always displayed the image.
Page 107 MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X See page 60. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed.
Page 108 MENU SCREENS OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ANALOG OUT CHAR. Sets whether or not to display characters such as status and menus on the screen for the [Y/P OUT] terminals.
Page 109: Genlock Menu Screen
MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned OFF.
Page 110 CINEMA HD24P : Ideal setting for movie-quality shoot- * The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or reset. • Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, 2, 3, 4; SD mem- ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files. • Load saved files.
Page 111 MENU SCREENS MEMO FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur- (Cont’d) rent settings are not reset. To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”. Initializing (formatting) an SD mem- Resetting the menu settings to the ory card factory settings Before initializing (formatting) a card:...
Page 112 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail (Cont’d) Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen. In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of suppression of skin color area detail enhancement in the video signal.
Page 113 The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re- moved. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. Please contact your local dealer or JVC. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover. When the FRAME RATE item setting is changed, the frame rate system for this device is changed.
Page 114 ON. However, the tape may be damaged depending on the circum- stances. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equip- ment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Press the EJECT button to take out the cassette.
Page 115 OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptoms Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? • Is battery pack recharged? • Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF.
Page 116 : 16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM (USA and Canada only) for 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz PCM for 4 channels For details, consult your JVC dealer. : MiniDV tape : 18.8 mm/sec. : 63 minutes (with an M-...
Page 117 Correction About provided clamp filter Wrong Correct Earphone Conncting the Earphone Cable ●...

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