Table Of Contents; Main Features - JVC KA-HD250 Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions
(For Europe)
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 12 V DC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-
viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
Note:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection
requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equip-
ment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used
in the following environments:
Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broad-
casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electro-
magnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding
the following lengths:
Port Cable Length
RM Exclusive Cable 10 meters
PROMPTER OUTPUT Coaxial Cable 5 meters
DC INPUT Exclusive Cable 5 meters
TALLY OUTPUT Exclusive Cable 5 meters
TALLY INPUT Exclusive Cable 5 meters
INTERCOM Shielded Cable 1.5 meters
VF OUTPUT (BNC) Coaxial Cable 5 meters
VF OUTPUT (20-pin) Shielded Cable 0.4 meters
Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or mag-
netism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer,
motor, etc., the picture and sound may be disturbed. In such a case,
please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the distur-
bance.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European direc-
tives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and
electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O. Box 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
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Information for Users on Disposal of
Old Equipment
Attention:
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equip-
ment should not be disposed as general household waste at
its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and
recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to con-
serve natural resources and will help prevent potential nega-
tive effects on the environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more information about collection point
and recycling of this product, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(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-
dance with applicable national legislation or other rules in
your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.
CAUTION
• Moving this device with the supporting tripod attached
may cause it to detach and fall if there is a sudden exter-
nal impact or vibration. This may cause injuries. Remove
this device from the tripod before moving it.
• The front base mount may lock even when the pin on this
device and the rear base mount attachment hole on the
camera is not attached. After attaching, confirm that the
camera has been firmly attached. The camera may fall
and cause injury or accident if it is not attached properly.
• When transporting with the cam-
era attached to this device, hold
the bottom of this device. If trans-
ported with the camera handle, the
attachment may come off and this
device may fall and cause injury or
accident.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instructions are for: KA-HD250U.)
Before operating this device, read the instruction manual
carefully in order to make sure that the best possible perfor-
mance is obtained.

Main Features

Equipped with Analog 26P Camera
Connector
Connect the Remote Control Unit RM-P210 (sold separately)
to control this device from up to a distance of 100 m away. In
this case, the remote control unit provides power for the
camera and thus there is no requirement for a separate
power supply for the camera.
Multi-system Output
Output composite signals and RGB component, Y/P
B
component, or YC separate signals from the 26P camera
connector. (Selectable with the menu switch.)
Equipped with Intercom Terminal
Use a headset to communicate with the remote control unit
operator. (Dynamic only)
Equipped with Prompter Output Ter-
minal
Output prompter video from the remote control unit as com-
posite signals.
VF-P400 4-inch Viewfinder Compati-
ble with a Conversion Plug
Equipped with External Monitor
Component Terminals (BNC × 3)
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regarding Genlock Signal and Adjustment of System
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Controls, Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PREPARATIONS
Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mounting on a Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mounting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting the Viewfinder (VF-P400) . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Output signals when the viewfinder is connected . . . . .12
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Connecting to Remote Control Unit RM-P210 . . . . . . . . . .12
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Menu Screen Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Switch Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Notes on Operating RM-P210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
OTHERS
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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