JVC HDV GY HD101 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS,

INDICATORS AND

CONNECTORS

PREPARATIONS

FOR OPERATION

SETTING AND

ADJUSTMENTS

BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING

OPERATION

HD CAMERA RECORDER

PLAYBACK MODE

USING EXTERNAL

COMPONENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HD100

GY-HD101

MENU SCREENS

FEATURES OF THE

CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

The illustration shows the GY-HD100/GY-

HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the

provided lens, viewfinder, Microphone and bat-

tery pack attached.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this

unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best

possible performance.

is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited

is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.

For Customer Use :

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Printed in Thailand

LWT0278

Important Safety Instructions

FOR EUROPE

WARNING:

FOR USA AND CANADA

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection

requirements of the corresponding European Directives.

This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and

can be used in the following environments:

residential area (in houses)

commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres

urban outdoors

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electro-

magnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding

the following length:

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This unit should be used with 7V DC only.

CAUTION:

This unit should be used with 7V DC only.

CAUTION:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT

use any other power source.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT

use any other power source.

NOTE:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

CAUTION:

Camera

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-

viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-

nel.

Port

Cable

Length

2 m

viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-

nel.

DC IN

Exclusive Cable

Shielded Cable

Exclusive Cable

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appli-

ance.

INPUT1/2

3 m

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are

subject to possible change without prior notice.

AVERTISSEMENT :

LINE OUTPUT

PHONES 1/2

VIDEO/Y,PB,PR

1.5 m

2 m

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE

OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER

L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

close to the apparatus.

3 m

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION:

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du cou-

rant direct en 7V.

IEEE1394

(HDV/DV)

4.5 m

Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”

ATTENTION :

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocu-

tion, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation

électrique.

AC ADAPTER

Caution for AC Mains Lead

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

Port

Cable

Length

2 m

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE

FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

against harmful interference in

residential installation. This

REMARQUE:

DC OUT

AC IN

Exclusive Cable

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmfull interfrence to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur

le cadre inférieur de l’unité.

2 m

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the

other type of mains cable is not suitable.

The inrush current of the apparatus is 7 amperes.

Due to design modfications, data given in this instruction book are

subject to possible change without prior notice.

Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magne-

tism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor,

etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case,

please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

close to the apparatus.

Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”

FOR U.K. ONLY

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should

be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

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.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON-

DITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)

RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Cet appareil numerique de la Class B est conforme a la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

III

MAIN FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E

and GY-HD101E HD CAMERA RECORDER.

These instructions are for the GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E and

GY-HD101E. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD100U and

GY-HD101E.

Explanations concerning unique GY-HD100U and GY-

HD101E functions are set off by the (GY-HD100U/GY-

HD101E only) notice.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD100U is marked by

“(U model only)”.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD100E and the GY-

HD101E is marked by “(E model only)”.

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This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format.

DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini-

tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes.

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Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking

ACCESSORIES

The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode.

The playback sound can be monitored in the playback

mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an

abnormal condition occurs in the unit.

HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition)

or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocas-

settes.

There are two types of recording formats within HDV for-

mat.

HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan)

HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan)

This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p,

480p, 576p)

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Recording check function for convenient recording review

function

Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-

quality picture

1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digi-

tal signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV high-

quality picture.

(HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD100U/GY-

HD101E.)

HDV and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation

and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

Lens

Microphone

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24p mode shooting function

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Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit

In HDV format, it records in 24p mode.

Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris

position even in back light conditions or when a bright sub-

ject moves in a frame.

It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and con-

verts the images to 60 frames. Component output is con-

verted to 60 frames during playback as well.

24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode).

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Safety Zone indication in viewfinder

This unit is a HDV/DV video system format camera recorder.

Videocassettes marked with the A symbol can be used.

2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also sup-

ported.

Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder

Battery pack

AC Adapter

It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film.

The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded

on other units (including another GY-HD100) are recorded

or played back on this camcorder.

Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function

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Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played

back (simple playback).

Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible.

DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter opera-

tions, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range

of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as

you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright

and dark locations.

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The transient section between scenes recorded on other

units and those recorded on this unit may appear dis-

turbed.

Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking

errors.

DC Cable

Power Cord

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Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals

Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals.

You can select this in a menu screen.

For GY-HD100U

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ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided

This unit records and plays back in the SP mode.

Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. (In

DV format)

Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recom-

mend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes

from the beginning of the tape.

Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a

test recording and confirm that both video and audio are

recorded correctly.

Recorded video and audio contents are for private use.

Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders.

JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the

impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or

audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the video-

cassette.

IEEE1394 connector

Cross-convert video output

IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of

digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394

connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power

cannot be supplied.)

During playback, you can output converted video from the

video output connectors. You can select this in a menu

screen.

Power Cord

For GY-HD100E/GY-HD101E

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Focus assist function

Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

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1/3" bayonet type lens

Camera output, VTR playback output (composite/compo-

nent) possible

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Motion smoothing function

During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can

record smoother video than with normal progressive video.

Core Filters

For DC Cable (Gray)/View-

finder Cable (Black)

Clamp Filters

For Audio/IEEE1394 Cable

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Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/

EBU type)

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User buttons added

Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the

shooting conditions.

Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial,

making it very easy to use.

Time code reader/generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to

record the time code and user’s bits.

Variable scan shutter

There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and

other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.

Audio Cable

SD memory card

Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display

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Slow shutter

In addition to displaying the camera image and the play-

back image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens,

menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.

Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects

with little motion by accumulating the images.

Backup recording function

Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting

to HDV/DV devices.

CONTENTS

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

SHOOTING OPERATION

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Outputting color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Turning the Power ON

Turning the Power OFF

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If the Record-Standby Mode Continues

Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby

Mode (Recording Check Function)

INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery Pack to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Videocassette to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Characteristic CCD Phenomena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OTHERS

Loading/Unloading the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting and Displaying the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Warnings and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

How to Display the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment . . . . .89

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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Setting the Date and Time Style

Setting the Date and Time

PLAYBACK MODE

Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen

Playback Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Fast-Forward, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Outputting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Displaying Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Re-

corded on Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Presetting and Recording of Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNEC-

TORS

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Presetting time cord data

Presetting user’s bit data

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

ZOOM Lens (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LCD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Right Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Left Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Top Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder . . . . 19

Connecting the Video Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Back Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable

Composite and Component Connections

Dubbing with AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

HDV/DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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White Balance Adjustment

Full Auto White Balance (FAW)

MENU SCREENS

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE

SHOOTING

Menu Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

TOP MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SWITCH MODE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

HEADER REC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

TIME/DATE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

PREPARATIONS

Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Attaching the Microphone (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How to Attach the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Audio Input Signal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector

Selecting the audio signal input

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Inserting an SD Memory Card

Taking out the SD memory card

About SD Memory Cards

Adjusting Audio during Recording

Monitoring Audio during Recording

About the Viewfinder Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Charging the Built-in Battery

Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Charging the Battery Pack

Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-HD100

Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-HD100

Remaining Battery Power Display

Battery Recharge Times

Operating Time with Battery Pack

Precautions for the Battery Pack

Recharging

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Loading a menu settings file

Saving settings

Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings

Initializing (formatting) an SD memory card

INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper Use

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Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power

cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape

may be damaged.

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The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat-

ing environment and method. Therefore, the above data

should be considered as a reference.

Routine and Periodical Mainte-

nance

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Supply voltage

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The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set

lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.

When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER

switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.

Cleaning the body: Wipe body with a dry, soft cloth. To pre-

vent deformation of the body, etc. and to avoid operation

hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzine and

thinner to touch the body, and do not wipe it with a cloth

soaked in such a liquid. When it is extremely dirty, soak the

cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with

it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

The camera may not show stable pictures in the period

immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a

malfunction.

Time management

Make sure that the power is between 6.5 V and 7.9 V DC. If

the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased

noise may occur. Do not exceed 7.9 V DC in any case, or

the unit could be damaged.

The GY-HD100 incorporates precision mechanical parts,

which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as the unit is

used. After the unit has been used for a long period even in a

normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport

mechanisms also collect dirt. Especially, dust which pene-

trates the inside of the VTR section during outdoor use will

promote the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by

causing poor contact between tape and heads or failing to

maintain the video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent

wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical parts using a

head cleaning tape as routine maintenance. However, clean-

ing with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough for cleaning

the entire tape transport mechanism, so it is also recom-

mended to apply periodical maintenance (inspection) to pre-

vent the sudden occurrence of failure. As the replacement,

adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced skill and

equipment, please consult the person in charge of profes-

sional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized ser-

vice agent.

The accumulated running time of the unit can be confirmed

with the hour meter display (which shows the accumulated

drum and fan motor running time). X See “How to Display

the Hour Meter” on page 89.

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Allowable ambient temperature and humidity

Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature

range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to

80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside

the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction

but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as

small white spots may be generated.

For consultations related to the maintenance planning or

cost, please contact the person in charge of professional

video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service

agent.

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Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism

Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors

may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or tele-

vision transmitting antenna, in places where strong mag-

netic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or

near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or

cellular phones.

Precautions for Use of Head

Cleaning Tape

Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC.

Adhere to the following precautions when using the head

cleaning tape.

A sound occurs when the built-in head cleaner that runs

when you load or eject a videocassette operates, but this is

not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen

1. Insert the cleaning tape.

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufac-

tured using high-precision technology. Black spots may

appear on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen, or

red, blue, green and/or white spots may not turn off. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not

recorded on the tape.

If you use the camcorder continuously for a long period of

time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may tem-

porarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the

tape. In addition, they are no longer displayed if you turn

the power off and then on again.

If you use the camcorder in a cold location, the images

may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunc-

tion. This is not recorded on the tape.

Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette

insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam-

age to the mechanism.

Use the provided AC adapter for the power supply.

Use the specified power cord (accessory).

Using a power cord other than the one specified or using a

damaged cord will result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the provided power cord with a device other

than this one.

To prevent damage to the connectors, use the camcorder

with the connector covers on when you are not using the

video signal output connectors.

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Use of wireless microphone near the camera

When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner

is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could

pick up noise.

Press the PLAY/STILL button after the cleaning tape is

fully loaded.

The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode.

(The tape stops automatically and then the unit enters the

STOP mode.)

Head Cleaning

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To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a

head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically.

(X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”.) If

Avoid using or placing the unit in places;

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subject to extreme heat or cold;

with excessive dirt or dust;

with high humidity or moisture;

subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking

stove;

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2. Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for

headcleaning is not performed periodically,

type of

each cleaning.

mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture

or sound may be interrupted.

„ Use the following chart as

guide for periodical head

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subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;

also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car

under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.

cleaning.

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Low

temperature

Room

High

Running

temperature

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Do not leave the unit where it is subject to radiation or

xrays or where corrosive gasses occur.

Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially

when shooting in the rain).

Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach.

In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body.

Be sure to clean the camera after use.

Operating envi- 0°C to 10°C

ronment

10°C to 35°C

35°C to 40°C

Yardstick

use of cleaning ery 5 hours

tape

for 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev-

Block Noise

ery 20 to 30 ery 5 hours

hours

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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”

about how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions

for use of the head cleaning tape.

When dust adheres to the heads, the warning message

“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is displayed on the LC

monitor and in the viewfinder during playback, edit search,

and recording check using the RET button on the lens sec-

tion.

Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment, head

cleaning should be conducted at intervals half of

those given in the below chart.

Note 2) If an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after head

cleaning, the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!”

indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape

run as the indicator will turn off after the tape has

run for a while.

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Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in

a place subject to sandy dust.

Optical performance of lens

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Due to the optical performance of the lens, color diver-

gence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration)

may occur at the periphery of the image.

This is not a camera malfunction.

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Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching

between the playback picture and the EE picture.

Use the unit in an upright position.

Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature

(10°C to 35°C).

Periodical Maintenance

Contents : Check or replace the following mechanical parts

according to the running time.

CAUTION

Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for

use of the cleaning tape. However, some of these

instructions differ from the contents of this sheet.

When using the cleaning tape, please follow the

instructions of this sheet.

Note 5) If the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” does not

disappear after repeated head cleanings, the

recording tape may be abnormal. Avoid excessive

repeated use of the head cleaning tape.

If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate,

adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on cir-

cumstances the tape may also be damaged.

Vibrations

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Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or

other strong light source.

Usage Time

500H 1000H 1500H 2000H

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Eye damage could result.

If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays

may collect inside the unit and cause damage or a fire.

Drum assembly (includ-

ing heads)

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Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound may

be disturbed during VTR playback in locations subjected to

strong vibrations.

Tape guides, rollers

Belt gears

When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying

handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in dam-

age.

Drive parts

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Precautions for transportation

Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.

Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.

Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the

cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover

when the unit is not to be used for a long period.

G: Clean, check and adjust.

E: Clean and check. Replace as required.

F: Replace.

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INTRODUCTION

„ For recording and storing videotapes in

the best condition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and

storage of videotapes.

Battery Pack to be Used

The GY-HD100 can use any of the following batteries.

Condensation

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

Smear and Blooming

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If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then

carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the

warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and

be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referred

to as condensation (dewing). When this occurs, the head

drum and tape guides are covered with droplets allowing

the tape to be stuck to them, leading to tape damage.

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BN-V428, BN-V438

Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce

vertical streaking (called “smear”) when shooting an

extremely bright light source. Another effect is the expansion

of light around a bright light or object (called “blooming”).

The CCD employed in this unit is characterized by inducing

very little smear or blooming. Nevertheless, please take note

that smear or blooming may be induced when shooting a

bright light source.

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Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is rec-

ommended that you record and store videotapes in the

environment below.

Videocassette to be Used

Storage

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Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A sym-

bol.

Short period

(Up to 10

years)

Long period

(Over 10

years)

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Condensation occurs in the following cases:

Recording

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When the unit is suddenly moved

from a cold place to a warm place.

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Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD

M-DV63PROHD

Head drum

Smear

Temperature

Humidity

17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C

Vertical pale streaking appearing at high

luminous object

* Do not use M-DV80.

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When

room heater has just

30% to 70%

40% to 55%

25% to 35%

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Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.

Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being com-

pletely wound, as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to

the beginning before placing a cassette into storage.

started or when the unit is exposed

directly to cold air from an air con-

ditioner.

Hourly temperature

change

Less than

10°C

High luminous object

(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)

Hourly humidity

change

Less than

10%

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When the unit is placed in a very

humid place.

Video tape

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Store videocassettes in

good ventilation where mould does not form.

place with little humidity and

Blooming

Blurring in highlight

Monitor screen

After a videocassette tape has been used repeatedly, it

becomes unable to maintain full performance due to an

increase in noise caused by dropouts, etc. Do not continue

to use a dirty or damaged tape, as this will reduce the

rotary head life.

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Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period. If

videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may

result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-

tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that

videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for

refreshing.

When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on

end. Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust

and ultraviolet light. Keep tapes in cases and do not store

them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pres-

sure from other tapes can cause distortions and deforma-

tions of the tape edges.

Do not leave the videocassette inserted when moving the

camera under conditions where the temperature environ-

ment changes.

After moving the unit, do not use until the internal parts have

stabilized.

Moire or Aliasing

Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect or

a banding in fine mesh patterns.

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Videocassette tapes with the A symbol are provided

with a switch on the back to prevent accidental erasure.

Slide the switch to SAVE to protect the required recording

in the tape from being overwritten.

White dots

High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce

the effect of white dots in the image. This condition is conspic-

uous especially when gain is applied.

This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).

As far as possible, use the unit under conditions where the

temperature of the unit does not increase.

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“CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD

monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs in

this unit.

To record on the tape, slide the switch to REC.

Switch

Keep the power on until the warning message disappears.

Pay attention to condensation even before the condensa-

tion indication appears.

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As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indica-

tion may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after con-

densation has formed inside.

In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze

and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2-3

hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and then

to be dissolved.

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To prevent condensation

When moving the unit from one place to another where the

temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the video-

cassette, place the unit in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, and

then move it to a new environment.

To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature

of the unit in the bag to reach that of the new environment

before using it.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

7IRIS mode switch

6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch

ZOOM Lens (Optional)

Front Section

When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the

viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor-

dance with the menu settings made for the video signal.

This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust-

ment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed dur-

ing color bar display when this switch is set to ON.

: Activates the auto iris feature.

: Allows manual iris control.

Th16 x 5.5BRMU

8Momentary auto iris button

When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this but-

ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down

only.

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The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level can

be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/VF [1/3]

menu screen.

9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control

For adjusting the iris operation speed.

X See page 71.

MEMO

While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the

color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST

item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in

the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position

when released.

If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid

the phenomena described above, perform adjustment

again.

RET

0FILTER thread

X See “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 82.

Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing

the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front.

Other filters can be used for various effects.

The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while

the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

7 8

aZOOM servo connector

Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.

7[AWB] Auto white balance button

When the WHT.BAL switch c on page 15 is set to A or B

and you press this button, the white balance is automati-

cally adjusted.

b[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob

: Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom

servo control lever 6.

1Shoe

Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and

accessories.

It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto

white balance and color bar modes.

: Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the

zoom lever/ring 2.

X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 43.

2Knob

cBACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw

This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.

8Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever

Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlock-

wise to release lens.

To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and

then turn the ring clockwise until firm.

X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)” on page 29.

For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw

knob after adjustment. X See “Back Focus Adjustment”

on page 42.

3Microphone holder

Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a

separately sold microphone.

dMacro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)

By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up

shooting of very small objects becomes possible.

Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in

the macro mode.

To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring 1

to the infinite position (f) and the zoom ring 2 to the max-

imum wide-angle position. To adjust the focus of the macro

image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow until the

object is focused.

X See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 29.

4Front tally lamp

1FOCUS ring

Manual focus ring.

This lamp lights up when the GY-HD100 enters the record

mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.

When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning

mode, it blinks quickly.

2ZOOM lever/ring

This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever.

To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob b

to position “M”.

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Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu

screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and

the lighting pattern.

3IRIS ring

X See page 77.

Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the Iris

Mode switch 7 to “A”.

CAUTION

5[LENS] Lens control connector

Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.

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The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring,

be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the

macro ring.

4[VTR] VTR trigger button

To start/stop shooting.

No.

Function

Return switch

Function

Iris position

5[RET] Return video button

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After the required operation, be sure to return the macro

focusing ring to the normal position.

You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR

from the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connec-

tor while this button is pressed.

When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in

the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button

as the FOCUS ASSIST button.

VTR trigger

GND

IRIS A/R INPUT

EXTENDER position

X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)” on page 29.

X See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 42.

Lens AUTO/MANU control 10 ZOOM position

IRIS control

+12V DC

–

X See page 69.

6ZOOM servo control lever

To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the

ZOOM knob b to “S”.

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Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the

angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.

Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens

angle perspective for telephoto shots.

Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

3Shoulder belt hooks

Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.

4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch

Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode

or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time

code run mode when the preset mode is selected.

Rear Section

LCD Door

4LCD monitor

Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture.

It is also used for displaying the following:

FREE

: The preset mode is selected, and the time

code run mode becomes the FREE run mode.

Set to this position to record with the time

code or user’s bits set anew (preset). In this

setting, the time code always operates in the

run mode.

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Menu Setting screens

Characters showing the whether the GY-HD100 is set to

shooting mode or VTR playback mode

Date and time and time code

Audio level meter

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If this setting is used when recording

scenes one after another, the time codes

become discontinuous at the transition

points between scenes.

Warning indications, etc.

X See page 19.

5Tripod mount

Use this hole when mounting the camera onto a tripod.

(Use a screw shorter than 8 mm.)

REC

: The preset mode is selected, and the time

code run mode becomes the REC run mode.

Set to this position to record with the time

code or user’s bits set anew (preset). The

time code operates in the run mode during

recording only. If this setting is used when

recording scenes one after another, the time

codes are recorded as continuous time codes.

: Regeneration mode, in which the unit reads

existing time codes on the tape and records

time codes in continuation of the existing

ones. Set to this position when you want to

add additional time codes to time codes

already recorded on the tape.

Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.

1[LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button

This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD moni-

tor display.

6Rotation-preventive hole

Use this to prevent the camera from falling off the tripod.

Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.

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Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor

brighter.

Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor

darker.

Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set-

ting to the standard setting.

REGEN

2[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selector

switch

Selects the method of adjusting the CH-1 and CH-2 audio

channel audio levels.

MEMO

AUTO

: A limiter works to suppress the audio level

when excessive audio is input.

Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the TC/

UB/CLOCK menu.

X See page 39.

When the input level is low, the audio level

does not increase.

The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO

LEVEL area g on page 15 lights.

X See “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 74.

1Back tally lamp

5[CAM/VTR] Camera/VTR mode switch button

Each time you press this button, the mode switches

between camera mode and VTR mode.

When you do this, the VTR indicator g on page 18 dis-

plays the following statuses.

This lamp lights up when the GY-HD100 enters the record

mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.

When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning

mode, it blinks quickly.

MANUAL : Allows you to adjust the audio levels using the

CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume controls g

on page 15.

When “ON” is set for the FULL AUTO switch

h on page 18, this becomes “AUTO” mode.

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Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu

screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and

the lighting pattern.

While the mode is being switched: Flashing

In VTR mode

: Lit

3[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB display switch

Selects the contents displayed on the TC counter of the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (This switch works when

the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen is set to

ON.)

In camera mode

: Off

X See page 77.

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Select the Camera mode to record the camera image.

Select the VTR mode to playback VTR or to input the

HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector on

2[PHONES] Earphone jack

This is a stereo mini-jack for connecting an earphone for

audio monitoring. Plug in an earphone or headphone with a

3.5 mm diameter plug. The earphone can also be used to

monitor alarm tones in accordance with the circumstances.

The audio channel to be output is selected with the AUDIO

MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen and

MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18.

page 16. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-

HD100U/GY-HD101E.)

: Set to this position to display time code values.

UB : Set to this position to display the user’s bits values.

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When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the

Camera mode.

The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor

volume control 3 on page 14.

MEMO

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The volume of the alarm sound is set with the ALARM VR

LEVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.

When using a stereotype jack and stereo sound should

be output, the following setting should be performed.

Set the MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18 to

BOTH.

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Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu

screen to STEREO.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

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.

b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch

f[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)

Start and stop recording using this button.

Right Side Section

Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is

insufficient illumination on the subject.

The boosting level differs depending on the switch position

as follows:

(This works together with the REC trigger button on the top

and the lens VTR trigger button.)

When “SPLIT” is set for the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on

the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, this button becomes the

start/stop recording button for an external device.

X See page 78.

(Factory presets)

: 0 dB (no boosting is applied)

X See page 69.

M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)

H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)

X See “Backup Recording” on page 58.

MEMO

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The boosting level for each switch position can be

changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

X See page 69.

g[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 Audio level con-

trols and AUTO LED

Allow you to adjust the audio level for the CH-1 and CH-2

audio channels.

VF BRIGHT

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The USER buttons work together with the menu settings.

When a menu screen is being displayed, they also func-

tion as menu operation buttons. X See “Setting Menu

Screens” on page 60.

USER

The more the boosting level is increased, the more the

resulting image will be noisy.

ND FILTER

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To use these controls, set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO

SELECT switch 2 on page 13 to “MANUAL”.

When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 or the CH-

1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 is set to

“AUTO”, “AUTO LED” lights. (The audio level controls do

not work.)

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When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”,

this is fixed at “ALC”.

9[SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial

STATUS

WHT.BAL

AUTO

CH-1

AUTO

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Every time this dial is pressed while in the normal screen

mode (when the menu screen is not displayed), the

shutter speed switches between on/off.

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AUDIO

LEVEL

CH-2

c[WHT.BAL] White balance switch

Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch.

OFF

POWER

REC

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When this dial is turned 1 click up or down in the normal

screen mode, the shutter speed indicator is shown for

about 3 seconds on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

The shutter speed is changed when this dial is turned

while the shutter speed indicator is shown.

: Switch into white balance mode memorized in

B. If white balance is performed with the

switch in this position, it will be memorized

into B.

h[HDV/DV LED]

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In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for

1Monitoring speaker (Ear pad)

the video format being shot.

: Switch into white balance mode memorized in

A. If white balance is performed with the

switch in this position, it will be memorized

into A.

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In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni-

tored.

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In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format

being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video for-

mat.

X See page 69.

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When this dial turned upward or downward while the

menu screen is displayed, the cursor (K) also moves

upward or downward to allow selection of items in the

menu. To change the setting value of the item, press this

dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this dial

upward or downward to change the setting.

In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback

sound.

The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR

SELECT switch e on page 18.

HDV : Lights when the format is HDV.

DV : Lights when the format is DV.

PRST

: Switch into white balance mode (3200K or

(PRESET) 5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the

CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

X See page 64.

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The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound

level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various

warning sounds superimposed on other sound.

MEMO

•

During

system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.

X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.

FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or

PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

X See page 69.

In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly

sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white bal-

ance.

X See page 86.

X See “Alarm Sound” on page 87.

0[ND FILTER] ND filter switch

Switches the built-in ND filter.

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Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT

LED item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.

X See page 77.

2Ear pad set screw

Screw for adjusting the height of the ear pad.

OFF : Turns the filter OFF (FILTER OFF)

Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/4. (1/4ND)

Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/16. (1/16ND)

3[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control

Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and ear-

phone.

iLCD door lock and release knob

To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction

toward the rear section.

When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter

is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

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When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”,

this is fixed at “FAW”.

4[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

X See page 41.

jLCD door

LCD monitor door.

dStand

When attaching the lens, slide the stand forward.

CAUTION

The LCD monitor is located on the inner side of the door.

The LCD monitor can be viewed when this door is opened.

The door can be turned to change the orientation of the

LCD monitor, and it can be rotated so that it can be accom-

modated in the main body of the camera.

X See page 41.

If you switch the ND filter while shooting is in progress, the

picture may be disturbed or noise may occur in the audio.

X See “Camera Settings” on page 45.

5[PEAKING] Contour adjustment

To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder

image.

CAUTION

There is a risk that the camcorder will fall onto the viewfinder

side when the lens is not attached, so leave the lens

attached even if you are not using it.

a[STATUS] Status/Menu button

When the Focus Assist function is running, this control

does not operate.

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Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi-

tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a

status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

The displayed status screen changes each time the but-

ton is pressed.

e[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch

Switch that turns the power ON/OFF.

When the power is OFF, “POFF” is displayed in the LCD

monitor or viewfinder.

X See page 41.

6[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button

When you press this button during shooting, the area of

focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to

focus accurately.

X See “Status Screens” on page 19.

Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on

again.

•

Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the nor-

mal screen mode displays the menu screen in the view-

finder or on the LCD monitor. Pressing this button while

the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor makes the menu screen disappear.

X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.

X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.

7Clamp

Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

6Cassette cover

8[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)

Start and stop recording using this button.

(This works together with the REC trigger button on the

right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.)

Left Side Section

Top Section

Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 17 located on the top

section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the

videocassette.

3 4

9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch

CAUTION

Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the

[REC] trigger button 8. Use this to prevent unwanted

recording.

(The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens

VTR trigger button are not locked.)

To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of

the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the cover open for

extended periods of time.

7Viewfinder connector (6-pin)

Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.

0SD memory card cover

When you open this cover, you can insert and remove the

SD memory card.

X See “Inserting an SD Memory Card” on page 30.

When an SD memory card is loaded

8[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector

switch

Selects the CH-2 audio input connector.

INPUT1

: Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector

0 into CH-2.

: Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector

0 into CH-2.

•

You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on

this camcorder.

1[DC INPUT] DC connector

Power input for 7.2 V DC accepts the supplied AC adapter.

INPUT2

•

You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.

X See “AC Operation” on page 31.

MEMO

a[EJECT] Eject switch and LED

Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocas-

sette tape.

2[LINE OUTPUT] Line output connector ()3.5mm)

The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into

CH-1 regardless of the setting.

Output connector for audio signals.

•

Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode.

Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode.

When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE

sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR

mode. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.

9[AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch

This switch is used to select the input sound signal from

INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.

MEMO

•

It takes

few seconds before the videocassette is

LINE

: Set to this position when connected to audio

equipment, etc. The reference input level is

+4 dBs.

ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject

operation.

MEMO

•

Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette during

the eject operation. This could result in damage.

Alarm sound is not output.

MIC

: Set to this position when the dynamic micro-

phone is connected.

3[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 switch

bOperation cover

Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.

Otherwise, keep this cover closed.

Input/output signal and playback signal video from the

IEEE1394 connector 4. Set this switch according to the

format.

MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone requir-

ing +48 power supply (phantom micro-

phone, etc.) is connected.

1Viewfinder

This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.

HDV : For HDV format

DV : DV format

Displays the camera image and the playback picture.

CAUTION

MEMO

2Eyepiece

When connecting a component that does not require +48 V

power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to

MIC+48V before the component is connected.

4[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)

Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder

screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.

When the STOP button i is pressed in the Camera mode

to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP,

playback operations become possible.

Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video compo-

nent with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.

X See “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 54.

X See “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 56.

3Eyepiece focus ring

You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.

MEMO

c[BATTERY RELEASE] Battery pack lock release lever

Slide this lever forward to remove the battery pack.

You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V

in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC menu

screen.

X See page 70.

4Eyepiece mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or

backward by loosening this ring.

5[VIDEO/Y, PB, PR] Video Signal Output Connectors

(RCA)

These are connectors for component or composite video

signal output.

The signal switches automatically depending upon the

cables connected to these connectors.

dBattery pack

Attach the provided battery pack (BN-V428).

X See “Battery Operation” on page 32.

5Slide mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by

loosening this ring.

0[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec-

tors

These are audio input connectors for connecting to an

external audio device or microphone.

6Clamp

•

You can select the output signal using the OUTPUT

TERMINAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu.

You can also select whether or not to add a setup signal

in the SET UP item. X See page 63.

Attach the microphone cable here.

•

Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch

device to be connected.

according to the

7[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button

When you press this button during shooting, the area of

focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to

focus accurately.

•

Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2

INPUT] switch 8.

•

When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2]

menu screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also dis-

played in the video from the video signal output connec-

tor. X See page 77.

The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded.

X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.

aShoulder pad slide button

Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.

When you press this button, you can move the position of

the shoulder pad b forward or backward.

X See “Dubbing with AV Devices” on page 55.

MEMO

Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using

them.

bShoulder pad

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

CAUTION

Top Section (Cont’d)

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder

When the power is turned on while the camera is in the FAS

In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture,

the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the follow-

ing character displays.

To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY

button briefly.

mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic

adjustment of FAS is completed.

All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the

FAS mode is cancelled.

e[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch

This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and

playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on

page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.

i[STOP] Stop button

Press to enter the stop mode.

CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output.

BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed.

When this setting is selected, the menu screen

can be used to select whether the mixed sound or

stereo sound should be output via the PHONES

jack. (AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC

menu screen)

When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC

menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio

of CH-1 is output from the monitoring speaker.

CH-2 : The CH-2 channel audio is output.

„ Status screens (screens for checking the current cam-

era settings)

„ Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

j[REW] Rewind button

Press this button to rewind the tape.

•

Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode ini-

tiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)

DISPLAY button

„ Menu setting screens

•

Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-

back or forward search initiates reverse search.

„ Alarm message display

„ Safety zone display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

k[PLAY/STILL] Play/still button

USER

Press to start playback. Press to enter the still picture

mode during playback, in the stop mode or in the search

mode.

Depending on the ambient temperature, if still image play-

back mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 min-

utes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode)

During still picture playback and search mode, press this

button to return to the normal playback mode.

SHUTTER

MEMO

ND FILTER

X See “Outputting Audio” on page 53.

X See “AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen” on page 70.

When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu

screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also displayed in

the video from the video signal output connector.

OFF

CAUTION

Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a

switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be gener-

ated and operation irregularities will occur.

STATUS

„ Status Screens

Press the STATUS button while normal screen is displayed to

show one of the status screens.

The contents of the status display are divided into those for

the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode.

WHT.BAL

AUTO

If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play

mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered

with digital noise.

f[DISPLAY] Display button

STATUS button

Each time you keep pressing the DISPLAY button about 2

seconds, switch LCD monitor display and viewfinder dis-

play.

•

Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera

mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1,

2, 3, 4)

l[FF] Fast forward button

Press this button to fast forward the tape.

•

CAMERA MODE (display example)

•

Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates

the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)

g[VTR] VTR indicator

•

One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

This indicator lights when the camera is in the VTR mode.

To perform VTR playback or to input the HDV/DV signal

from the IEEE1394 connector 4 on page 16, press the

CAM/VTR button 5 on page13 to turn on this indicator.

It flashes when the mode is being changed.

(DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD100U, GY-

HD101E.)

•

Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-

back or reverse search initiates forward search.

MEMO

•

When the STATUS button is pressed for 1 second or

longer, the menu setting screen is displayed.

To display the Status screen while the menu setting

screen is displayed, press the STATUS button to return to

the normal screen.

STATUS 0

STATUS 1

h[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch

This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.

•

You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-

finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2

seconds.

•

During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD moni-

tor or the viewfinder.

FAS mode works together with the auto iris and auto

level control (ALC) modes and automatically adjusts to

the optimal video signal level and white balance.

The audio recording level sets to automatic adjustment

mode.

•

STATUS 2

STATUS 4

Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to

camera video.

•

VTR MODE

(display example)

•

SMOOTH TRANS mode does not run. X See page 64.

Auto iris mode operates even if the lens iris mode switch

is set to the manual position.

•

The gain changes continuously until it reaches the maxi-

mum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also

changes continuously.

When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return to

their previous modes.

STATUS 3

STATUS

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

No.

Item

Contents

VTR mode indication

STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode)

REC : During recording

PLAY : During playback

„ Status Screens in the Camera Mode

: During fast forward

REW : During rewind

STL

: During still picture playback mode

FWD : During playback in forward direction (FWD1: About ×2 speed, FWD2: About ×5 speed, FWD3:

About ×10 speed)

REV : During playback in reverse direction (REV1: About ×2 speed, REV2: About ×5 speed, REV3:

About ×10 speed)

STOP : Stop mode (Tape protect mode)

EJECT : Cassette being ejected

- - -

: No tape loaded

Indication of date and time

LCD BRIGHT indication

Indicates the date and time.

Whether or not the date and time should be displayed as well as the display style are set on the TIME/

DATE menu.

When the brightness of the monitor screen is adjusted with the LCD BRIGHT button, the date and time

indications and the VTR mode indication 2 are turned off and the LCD BRIGHT indicator is displayed.

(Example)

STATUS 0 Screen

BRIGHT +5 •••••+•••••O

Numeric value: Any of –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5.

•

STATUS 0

Event Indication

Indication of Black operation

B : Displayed when the black stretch or black compress settings are other than NORMAL.

When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the

change is made.

Indication of skin tone detail SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON.

color operation

Setting Status

Contents of Indications

GAIN 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB

Indication of Iris level opera- I : Displayed when the AE LEVEL setting is other than NORMAL

tion

Gain value was changed

Indication of FAW operation

Gain operation indication

FAW : Indicated when Full Auto White Balance is ON.

Gain value reached the ALC

FULL AUTO was turned ON/OFF

ZEBRA was turned ON/OFF

Shutter speed value was changed *1

GAIN ALC

* dB : Indicates gain value when gain is other modes than 0 dB and ALC.

FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF

ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF

Indication of various function FOCUS

operations SKIN AREA : Blinks while the skin detail color area is displayed.

: Displayed when the Focus Assist function is ON.

SHUTTER 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,1/4000, 1/10000

ALC

FAS

: Displayed when ALC function alone is ON.

: Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting function is ON.

: Displayed when the SHUTTER function is ON.

Variable shutter speed value was changed *1 V. SHUTTER 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0

Shutter was turned OFF

SHUTTER OFF [1/**] *4

White balance value was changed

(Example)

WHITE BAL A <3200K>

Numeric value: Any of 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 4300, 5200, 5600, 6500,

8000

FILTER value was changed

FILTER OFF, FILTER ND 1 [1/4ND], FILTER ND 2 [1/16ND]

AE LEVEL –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3

AE LEVEL value was changed *2

BLACK gain value was changed *2

BLACK NORMAL

BLACK STRETCH 1, 2, 3

BLACK COMPRESS 1, 2, 3

PRESET TEMP. value was changed *2 *3

HEADER REC is running

WHITE BAL PRST <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRST <5600K>

HEADER REC

FOCUS ASSIST was turned ON/OFF

Timecode was set to zero reset

FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF

TC ZERO PRESET X See page 40.

REC LOCK switch was turned ON/OFF

REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED X See page 17, 9 REC LOCK switch.

A REC command was sent from the IEEE1394 TRIGGER TO HDV, TRIGGER TO DV

connector

Other Displays

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79-81.

X See “Warnings and Responses” on page 85.

*1 The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. X See page 69.

*2 Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 - 3 buttons. X See page 69.

*3 Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is set to PRST (PRESET).

*4 “ ** ” depends on the video format.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

No.

Item

Contents

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio is

dication

recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.)

48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen is set to 48 K. (Audio is

recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.)

X See page 70.

Audio level meter indication

Displays the CH-1, CH-2 audio level meters.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu.

X See page 72.

Standard audio level indication The level at which audio is recorded on the tape is indicated by “O”.

–20 dB, –12 dB

X See “AUDIO REF.LEVEL” on page 70.

–20 dB

–12 dB

CH-1

CH-2

O •••+

STATUS 1 Screen

Iris indicator display

Iris F-value indication

M: Iris set higher than normal

b: Iris set to normal

N: Iris set lower than normal

•

STATUS 1

In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items.

Indicates the F-number of the connected lens.

OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE

It is not displayed when the lens is removed. For some lenses, no display appears.

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.

X See page 71.

No.

Item

Contents

VIDEO FORMAT display

Displays the currently selected video format.

Allows you to select the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 62.

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

X See page 72.

Filter position indication

Indicates the current filter position.

No display: FILTER OFF

ND1: FILTER ND1 (1/4ND)

ND2: FILTER ND2 (1/16ND)

Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.

(UB) indication

(Example) Time code TC 00 : 00 : 00 : 00

Colon (:) when non-drop frame mode

Dot (.) when drop frame mode

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the FILTER item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.

X See page 71.

User’s bits UB FF EE DD 20

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

X See page 72.

Whether the time code or user’s bits should be shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the

LCD door.

Remaining tape indication

Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

X See page 72.

* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.

When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.

* The remaining tape indication is to be regarded only as a guide.

* When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape

time appears.

Voltage indication

(Example) 7.0V: Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

„ Status Screen in VTR MODE

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

STATUS 2 Screen

STATUS 3 Screen

•

STATUS 2

This screen displays the camera setup statuses.

Event display is not available while this screen is displayed.

No.

Item

VIDEO FORMAT display

Contents

Indication

Indication Contents

F CAM1 [********], CAM2 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME X See page 79–81.

Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode.

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

X See page 72.

FILE

A F symbol is displayed when a menu setting read from LOAD FILE was changed.

The display disappears when the setting is saved using STORE FILE.

MEMO

FULL AUTO

GAIN

ON, OFF

This camcorder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format. “INVALID TAPE!” is dis-

played in the event display area 4.

0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC

Time code (TC) and user’s bits Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode.

SHUTTER

(When STEP is selected)

(UB) display

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

OFF, 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

(When VARIABLE is selected)

1/24.01 - 1/1998.0

X See page 72.

You can select to display either the time code or the user’s bits using the TC DISPLAY switch in the LCD

door.

(Displayed when FAS or ALC mode is selected)

Remaining tape time

Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

EEI

This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.

X See page 72.

* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.

When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.

* The remaining tape indication is to be used only as a guide.

* When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape

time appears.

*The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format. X See page 69.

WHITE BAL

AE LEVEL

FILTER

A<##00K>, B<##00K>, PRESET<##00K>, FAW

–3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3

OFF, ND1 (1/4ND), ND2 (1/16ND)

ZEBRA

60-70%, 70-80%, 85-95%, OVER 95%, OVER 100%

REMAIN

Displays the remaining tape (minutes) and the type of tape (Ex: 60MIN (Y))

Y (Mini DV Videocassette)

Event display

Displays messages related to VTR operations. X See page 85-86.

AUDIO

Displays the audio sampling frequency and the audio level adjustment mode (Ex: 32K (CH1 Z CH2 a) Z (for AUTO

Audio sampling frequency in- The audio sampling frequency used for the recording is displayed during playback.

mode) a (for MANUAL mode)

dication

(32 K, 48 K, 44.1 K)

Audio level meter indication

Displays the audio level meters during playback.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

X See page 72.

•

STATUS 3

Displays a list of setting statuses for USER1, 2, and 3 as well as LENS RET item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

X See page 69.

Events are not displayed while these statuses are being displayed.

VTR mode indication

Time/Date indication

Indicates the VTR operation status

STBY, STOP, PLAY, REC, FF, REW, FWD, REV, STL, - - - (No tape loaded), SLOW: During variable play-

back in forward direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)

(SLOW+1: About ×0.1 speed, SLOW+2: About ×0.2 speed, SLOW+3: About ×0.5 speed)

During variable playback in reverse direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)

(SLOW–1: About ×–0.1 speed, SLOW–2: About ×–0.2 speed, SLOW–3: About ×–0.5 speed)

Indication

USER1

USER2

Indication Contents

NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1, B.STRETCH2, B.STRETCH3, B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2,

B.COMPRESS3, AE LEVEL+, AE LEVEL–

Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind.

During recording, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed.

(GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE

menu screen. X See page 76.

USER3

NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1, B.STRETCH2, B.STRETCH3, B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2,

B.COMPRESS3

LENS RET

STATUS 4

RET, FOCUS ASSIST

•

When the date and time have not been set, the following indication appears.

- -/- -/- - - -: - -: - -

This screen only displays VTR mode indication, date and time, event display and alarm indications.

Whether or not date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.

X See “Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen” on page 37.

Voltage indication

(Example) 7.0V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

Audio Lock indication

Displayed when the audio signal from DV recording or playback is locked to the video signal.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder (VF) display are on or off

depending on whether the LCD monitor is open or closed as

well as normal or inverted, as shown below.

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

„ Auto White Balance Indication (Camera

mode only)

The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation

are displayed during the auto white balance adjustment oper-

ation.

LCD Monitor Status

LCD Display

VF Display

LCD Closed

Normal LCD

Inverted LCD

Normal LCD

Inverted LCD

OFF

LCD Open

OFF

X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 43.

OFF

DISPLAY button

MEMO

•

You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-

finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2

seconds.

„ Menu Setting Screen

Screen used for making various settings.

The Menu Setting Screen appears when the STATUS button

is pressed for 1 second or more.

•

After you set up the function that switches the display

between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding

down the DISPLAY button, the display mode is cancelled

by the LCD monitor open/close and normal/inverted oper-

ations.

If the LCD monitor is closed inside the camcorder with the

screen in the normal display orientation, holding down the

DISPLAY button does not work.

Normal LCD

LCD BRI

AUD

CAM

/VTR

X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.

IOSELECT

-1

-2

DIS

PLA

GEN

FRE

REG

•

Inverted LCD

LCD open 40° or

LCD close less

than 40°

TOP MENU screen (Camera mode)

„ Alarm Message Display

•

The following alarm messages are displayed while the

STATUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or

a STATUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.

If an alarm is generated while the STATUS 2, 3 screen is

shown, the STATUS 0 screen returns to display the alarm.

X See page 85.

•

When an abnormality occurs in the VTR, a warning mes-

sage with an error code is displayed.

X See page 85-86.

Alarm display area

„ Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only)

The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and

CENTER MARK item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen. X See page 71.

In addition, the safety zone display is on or off depending on the REC item setting and the ASPECT item setting in the VIDEO

FORMAT menu screen, as shown below.

SAFETY ZONE

CENTER MARK

OFF

4:3

14:9

16:9

16:9+4:3

OFF ON

OFF

REC

DV-60I

ASPECT

DV-24P

DV-24PA

DV-50I

4:3

Cannot be selected

16:9

DV-25P

HDV-SD60P

HDV-SD50P

HDV-HD30P

HDV-HD25P

HDV-HD24P

[16:9]

PREPARATIONS

Basic System

Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)

1. Loosen the mount ring.

SHOULDER BELT

2. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the

mount.

3. Tighten the mount ring.

4. Connect the cable connector.

5. Clamp the lens cable.

Hole

COMPONENT CABLE

RCA pin

EARPHONE

COMPOSITE CABLE

RCA pin

MONITOR

CAUTION

•

Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete

tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed

back focus.

Set the GY-HD100’s power switch to “OFF” before the

zoom lens is attached or detached.

MICROPHONE

MV-P615U

MV-P618U

AUDIO CABLE

Stereo-mini RCA pin

Clamp

•

FOCUS MANUAL UNIT

*1 HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)

HZ-FM15 (CANON)

Attaching the Microphone (Provided)

Connect the provided microphone to the microphone holder.

Provided microphone is a phantom microphone.

1. 3.

Knob

Microphone

MICROPHONE

1. Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to

1/3 ZOOM LENS

Th13 × 3.5BRMU (FUJINON)

GY-HD100

loosen it and open the microphone holder.

2. Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

Place the microphone toward the front to prevent it from

interfering with the cassette cover.

Microphone

holder

3. Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to

Wide Converter

WCV-82SC

secure the microphone.

BATTERY

BN-V438

1/3 ZOOM LENS

Th16 × 5.5BRMU (FUJINON)

BATTERY

BN-V428

4. Connect the microphone cable to the INPUT1 or INPUT2

input connector on the GY-HD100.

FOCUS MANUAL UNIT

Clamp

DC cable (2m)

5. Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.

AC ADAPTER

6. Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phan-

GY-HD100

STANDARD PACKAGE

ZOOM SERVO UNIT

HZ-ZS13B

tom microphone.

X See page 46.

DV VTR

Mount Converter

(1/2-1/3)

AMC-12

1/2 ZOOM LENS

S14 × 7.3B12U (FUJINON)

S17 × 6.6BRM (FUJINON)

S20 × 6.4B12U (FUJINON)

YH16 × 7K12U (CANON)

YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON)

IEEE1394 CABLE

6P-6P

BR-HD50

INPUT1, 2 connector

CARRYING CASE

Non-linear Editing SYSTEM

TRIPOD

TP-P300

How to Attach the Viewfinder

To attach the viewfinder, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

DOLLY

TP-P205

Knob

To take off the viewfinder, pull the knob in the direction of the

arrow as you slide the viewfinder.

Taking off the viewfinder

*1 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.

PREPARATIONS

Inserting an SD Memory Card

AC Operation

By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menu

settings and camera settings for this camcorder.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.

Check that the POWER switch is OFF.

The GY-HD100 is operable with AC power supply or battery

pack.

Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply.

POWER lamp

Cutout

1. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-

HD100 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect the

DC cable from the AC adapter to the DC IN connector of

the GY-HD100 as shown in the illustration.

„ Inserting an SD Memory Card

To plug outlet

1. Open the SD memory card cover.

2. Face the cutout end of the SD memory card inward and

insert it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD100 to ON. Power

DC OUT

connector

DC IN

connector

is supplied to the VTR section and the camera.

AC adapter

CAUTION

Be sure not to touch the metal connector area of the SD

memory card.

•

When using the DC cable make sure to connect the end

of the cable with the ferrite core to the AC adapter.

Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is

being performed.

Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the

power source voltage, power sources generating noise,

such as ripples or power sources with lower voltage.

SD memory card cover

Ferrite core

3. Close the SD memory card cover.

„ Taking out the SD memory card

1. Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow.

DC cable

•

The SD memory card comes out slightly.

2. Pull the SD memory card straight out.

Attach the supplied core filter (gray) as shown in the diagram

on the right to reduce unwanted electromagnetic emission.

„ About SD Memory Cards

•

When you use an SD memory card that was either just pur-

chased or formatted on a device other than this camcorder,

format it on this camcorder.

z Attach the core filter as shown in the diagram on the left to

this unit as near as possible.

X See page 81.

Core filter (gray)

Recommended SD memory cards

Panasonic: 32 MB or more

„ Charging the Built-in Battery

The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and

time and the time code data.

•

You can write-protect the card so that saved files are not

mistakenly erased. Set the switch on the side of the SD

memory card to the “LOCK” position.

The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the

GY-HD100 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually

LOCK switch

discharges while the GY-HD100 is disconnected from

power supply. The battery will be fully discharged when the

GY-HD100 is not used for about three months, in which case

the set date and time and time code data are reset.

In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the

date and time and time code data again.

However, it is possible to use the GY-HD100 even if the built-

in battery is discharged but the date and time and time code

data cannot be recorded.

About the Viewfinder Cable

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to

attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure on the

left.

z Attach the core filter (black) as close to the camcorder as

possible, as shown in the figure.

„ How to charge

1. Connect the provided AC adapter to the GY-HD100 and

an AC outlet or mount

HD100.

charged battery on the GY-

2. Set the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 to “ON” or

“OFF” (charging takes places with the POWER switch set

to either of the positions.)

3. Leave the equipment in this condition for about 4 hours.

•

The built-in battery will remain charged for about

months after being charged for about 4 hours.

Core filter (black)

PREPARATIONS

„ Remaining Battery Power Display

„ Operating Time with Battery Pack

Battery Operation

When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approxi-

mate continuous operating time is as follows

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

„ Charging the Battery Pack

Before use the battery pack should be charged using the pro-

vided AC Adapter.

AC outlet

AC cord

Battery Pack

BN-V428

Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C)

Approx. 40 minutes

Approx. 60 minutes

Be sure to pull the DC cable out of the AC adapter when

you charge the battery.

BN-V438

•

Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of

the battery pack, charging conditions and the operating

environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the above

for approximate reference times.

1. Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.

The POWER lamp illuminates.

AC adapter

Battery pack

2. While pushing the battery pack down, slide it in the direc-

tion of the arrow to mount it on the AC Adapter. Charging

starts, and the CHARGE lamp blinks green. It changes to

light steadily when charging is completed.

•

Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environ-

ment.

Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and

LCD are used frequently.

CHARGE lamp 1

POWER lamp

When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the

following warnings will be generated.

„ Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor

When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS

2, 3 screen in the Camera mode)

3. When charging is completed, remove the battery pack by

sliding it in the opposite direction of the mounting direc-

tion.

CHARGE lamp 2

„ Precautions for the Battery Pack

•

When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a

cool, dry place.

•

Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE displayed.

„ Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-

Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be

subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a

car, etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten

service life.

„ FRONT and BACK TALLY lamp on camera: Blinks

„ Monitoring loudspeaker and PHONES jack: Alarm sound

HD100

If the DC cable is connected to the GY-HD100, unplug the

cable.

MEMO

•

When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the

operating time will be shortened.

If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even imme-

diately after recharging, the service life of the battery pack

is nearly finished.

1. Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the

After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-

HD100 automatically stops operation if the battery power

operation is continued.

GY-HD100.

2. While pressing the battery pack against the GY-HD100,

slide it downward to attach it to the GY-HD100.

„ Battery Recharge Times

Purchase a new battery pack.

Recharging time of

a single pack

Successive recharging

time of two packs

Battery pack

„ Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-

„ Recharging

Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it.

Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could

result in reduced battery capacity.

Connector

HD100

•

BN-V428

BN-V438

Approx. 3 hr. 20 min

Approx. 4 hr. 20 min

Approx. 6 hr. 40 min

Approx. 8 hr. 40 min

Battery

pack

Ensure that the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 is set to

OFF.

•

When charged at temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and

25°C (77°F).

When charging battery packs after a long storage period,

charging time will be longer than indicated above.

When two battery packs are attached, they will be

recharged in the order that they are attached.

•

If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete

recharging, or recharging without discharging, once dis-

charge the battery pack completely, then recharge it to

restore the battery capacity.

1. While sliding the battery pack lock release lever, slide the

battery pack upward to remove it.

•

If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature

raised immediately after use, recharging may not be per-

formed completely.

Perform charging in an environment where the tempera-

ture is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 20°C (68°F)

to 25°C (77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging.

If the environment is too cold, charging may not complete.

CAUTION

Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking

place.

Lock release lever

MEMO

•

Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operat-

ing with a battery pack.

The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is

connected or disconnected while operating with a battery

pack.

• The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is

disconnected.

• Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio sig-

nal are muted.

•

When operation is continued with DC input after the bat-

tery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER

switch to OFF after the DC power is applied. Then switch

ON again.

If the GY-HD100 is left with the battery pack attached, a

small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER

switch on the GY-HD100 is set to OFF.

Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD100 is not

going to be used.

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Turning the Power ON

Loading/Unloading the Cassette

REC/SAVE

Tape window

switch

CH-1 BOTH CH-2

MONITOR SELECT

ON OFF

FULL AUTO

DISPLAY

VTR

EJECT switch

VTR indicator

Cassette holder

VF BRIGHT

USER

SHUTTER

ND FILTER

LCD BRIGHT

CAM/VTR

OFF

AUDIO SELECT

GENE.

FREE

REC

CH-1

CH-2

DISPLAY

ProHD

AUTO

MANU

STATUS

REGEN

WHT.BAL

AUTO

CH-1

AUTO

CH-2

AUDIO

LEVEL

OFF

POWER switch

POWER

REC

Cassette cover

CAM/VTR button

„ Cassette Loading

„ Unloading the Cassette

„ Turning the Power ON

„ Turning the Power OFF

Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.

1. Turn the POWER switch to ON.

•

To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing

accidental erasure to the “REC” side.

1.Set the POWER switch to ON.

1. Place the GY-HD100 in the record-standby or STOP

2. When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop

mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until

the videocassette cover opens completely.

The unit turns on in Camera mode.

mode.

•

Remove any the tape slack before loading.

2. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

„ The operation differs according to whether the unit is in the

Camera mode or in the VTR mode.

The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR

button.

When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays the

following statuses.

1.Turn the POWER switch ON.

•

The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes.

A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is

ejected.

3. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC

IN connector. (When the camera is not going to be used

for a longer period.)

2.Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of the camcorder

to the side.

The videocassette cover opens automatically and a video-

cassette tape can be inserted.

3. The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens.

Take out the videocassette tape.

CAUTION

•

Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is

taking place.

3.Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder.

With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the

back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center

back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go.

4. Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the

While the mode is being switched : Flashing

In VTR mode

In Camera mode

direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.

: Lit

: Off

Confirm that the “STBY” or “STOP” indication is shown in

the VTR operation mode indication area before the power

is turned off.

Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF

during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning

the power on again.

CAUTION

4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the

•

When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly

as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed

properly, it becomes half-locked and the camcorder can-

not function.

Camera mode

direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.

The GY-HD100 enters the Camera mode. The camera

image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100

enters the record-standby mode automatically. “STBY” is

displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press

the REC/VTR trigger button to start recording.

•

After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds until

recording can begin or the camcorder can enter stop

mode.

•

Always set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnect-

ing the power supply.

If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in

again as far as it will go to lock it.

„ If the power is on, the modes are as shown below.

Do not turn the battery pack or AC power supply OFF

while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.

•

Do not slide the EJECT switch while recording is in

progress.

REC/SAVE switch

MODE

REC

SAVE

STOP mode

REC INHIBIT is displayed

on the LCD monitor and in

the viewfinder.

If you slide the EJECT switch while recording is in

progress, the tape is ejected.

Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.

Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP

button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indica-

tor to indicate “STOP”.

Camera

VTR

Record-standby mode

•

Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long

time.

Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage.

Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the

eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will

cause damage.

VTR mode

STOP mode

The GY-HD100 enters the VTR mode. The camera image

will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni-

tor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100 enters

the stop mode.

“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication

area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector.

(GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

„ Setting the Date and Time

Setting and Displaying the Date and Time

TIME/DATE menu screen

1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen.

The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered

Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DATE

2. ^mSe^etⁿt^uhe^scd^ra^et^eeⁿa^.nd time.

by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data con-

tinue to count even when the power is switched off.

The blinking digit is the one to be set.

•

The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accor-

dance with the settings made on the menu screen.

1When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit

moves to the next digit.

2When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the

blinking digit changes.

When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value

becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value

becomes smaller.

3Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to

set the day, month, year, hours, minutes.

The digits indicating seconds cannot be set.

4Press the SHUTTER dial in sync with a time signal to

enter the date and time precisely.

USER

SHUTTER dial

SHUTTER

ND FILTER

„ Setting the Date and Time Style

The date and time are set on the menu screen.

When setting while observing on a monitor connected to the

connector, set the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2]

menu screen to ON.

OFF

STATUS

WHT.BAL

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

AUTO

CH-1

AUTO

CH-2

AUDIO

LEVEL

STATUS button

2. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to dis-

play the TOP MENU screen.

CLOCK ADJUST menu screen

3. When all the settings are completed, rotate the SHUTTER

dial to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item, and

then press the SHUTTER dial.

OFF

Date

3. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

TC/UB/CLOCK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial in

the direction of the camera body.

POWER

REC

The TIME/DATE menu screen returns.

4. ^•To return to the normal screen, use either of the following

•

The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen appears.

POWER switch

methods.

4. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

Press the STATUS button

TIME/DATE item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

•

The TIME/DATE menu screen appears.

Set the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen

to ON.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the

EXIT item on the TOP MENU screen before pressing the

SHUTTER dial.

5. Make settings on the TIME/DATE menu screen. (This

„

Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen

includes display style, etc.)

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.

Time (Hour:Min)

DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the date.

YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day)

1. Display the TIME/DATE menu screen.

1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU

screen.

MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year)

DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year)

TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12-

hour or 24-hour clock system.

SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of

seconds should be displayed on the

screen.

2Select the TIME/DATE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

2. Set the TIME/DATE menu screen.

•

DISPLAY item

: Sets whether or not date and time

should be displayed.

TIME/DATE menu screen

TIME SHIFT

: Adds time to the built-in clock (time

compensation) and displays it. The

adjusted time is also recorded on the

tape.

Set to ON to display the indications.

•

DISPLAY MODE : Sets the video output mode in

item

which date and time should be dis-

played.

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

BARS

: Displayed when outputting the color

bar.

•

The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.

CAM

: Displayed when outputting the color

camera image.

Date

Time

2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and

then press the SHUTTER dial.

•

BARS+CAM

Date and time are always displayed.

•

DISPLAY STYLE : Sets the style in which the date and

item

DATE+TIME

DATE

TIME

The setting area stops blinking and the setting is

entered.

time are displayed.

: Date and time are displayed.

: Date only is displayed.

: Time only is displayed.

MEMO

The TIME STYLE, SEC DISPLAY, DATE STYLE and TIME

SHIFT items can also be set and changed after the date and

time have been set.

„ Display of date and time in the various operation modes.

In Camera mode

: The date and time of the internal

clock are displayed.

In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the

tape are displayed.

In VTR stop mode

: The last read date and time values

are displayed.

When an HDV/DV sig- : Displays the date and time of the

nal is input from the HDV/DV input. (GY-HD100U/GY-

IEEE1394 connector

HD101E only)

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Displaying Time Code

Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape

The GY-HD100 records SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBU-

standard (PAL) time codes and user’s bits. In the play mode

or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bits

are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

The GY-HD100 also incorporates a time code reader. There-

fore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby

mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape

and record time codes in continuation of the existing data.

The recorded user’s bit data are identical to the user’s bit data

recorded on tape.

„ Setting

LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen

Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN.

MEMO

•

Time code data cannot be output through the unit’s con-

nectors.

The time code framing mode automatically becomes the

mode (drop frame or non drop frame) already recorded on

the tape.

However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in

scene accuracy.

The time codes or user’s bits can be shown on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as fol-

lows. (Status screen)

To enable this function, set the time code related switches as

follows before starting recording.

„ Setting

Presetting and Recording of Time Code

1. Set the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen to

ON.

The time codes from the internal time code generator can be

recorded at the time of recording scenes.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

(FRAME RATE: 60/30)

•

Time codes or user’s bit data are displayed on the STA-

TUS screen.

•

The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on

whether the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT

menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”.

2. Whether time codes or user’s bit data should be displayed

is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the LCD

door.

To preset the Time Code, make the following settings.

„ TC GENE. switch

Set to REC or FREE.

: Time codes are displayed.

: User’s bit data is displayed.

Framing mode:

Drop frame/

Non-drop setting

REC

: The data preset in the time code generator

runs only during recording.

Use this setting if it is necessary to record

continual time codes across different scenes.

„ Time code input entered the IEEE1394

connector (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or

stop mode displays the DV input time code data or user’s

bit data from the IEEE1394 connector on the STATUS

screen.

However, approximately ±1-frame varia-

tions may occur in scene accuracy.

TC DISPLAY switch TC GENE. switch

FREE

: The time code starts to run from the time it is

preset in the time code generator.

DTCG : The time code data from the IEEE1394 connector

DUBG : The user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

(FRAME RATE: 50/25)

To return to display of the original time code or user’s bit,

press the STOP button. (Display of the normal time code

or user’s bit is also restored by performing VTR opera-

tion.)

„ TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30)

Use the DROP/NON DROP item to select the framing

mode for the time code generator.

Time code indication

(Example)

Time code indication

00:00:00:00

DROP

: The time code generator’s running method is

set the drop frame mode.

MEMO

Use this setting when placing emphasis on

the recording time.

User’s bits indication

FF EE DD 20

•

To record DV input time cord and user’s bit from the

IEEE1394 connector, set the TC DUPLI. [DV] item on the

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to ON.

NON

DROP

: The time code generator’s running method is

set to the non drop frame mode.

X See page 74.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on

the number of frames.

•

To maintain the continuity of time code data, use with the

TC GENE. switch set to REGEN mode when recording

DV input signal from the IEEE1394 connector.

There is no timecode display for HDV input.

MEMO

STATUS 1 screen

Drop frame/Non-drop frame mode

In the NTSC system, the actual number of frames per 1 sec-

ond is approximately 29.97 frames, but per time code 30

frames are processed. To compensate for this difference,

the mode called “drop mode” drops frame 00 and 01 for

every minute not divisible by 10.

CAUTION

A time code with a duration of more than 2 hours may not be

displayed correctly by DV components for general con-

sumer use, as some of these lack the capability to display

longer time codes.

The “non-drop frame mode” is when no frames are dropped

and the actual time shift neglected.

„ TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 50/25)

Whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded can be

selected with the UB REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Presetting and Recording of Time Code (Cont’d)

Screen Adjustment

LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be

adjusted.

„ Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the

PEAKING volume

LCDBRIGHT

LCD monitor

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With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD

door.

button

It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in down-

ward direction.

When turned 180° upward direction, the LCD monitor can

be viewed from the lens side (vertically inverted image).

Time code (hour, min, sec, frame)

„ Adjusting the LCD monitor

180° up

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PEAKING:

„ Presetting time cord data

The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

„ Presetting user’s bit data

The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on

the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor.

LCD BRIGHT:

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.

90° down

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LCD lock release lever

The method for setting is the same as the method for setting

the time code described above.

1.Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.

X See page 73.

Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen.

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The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alpha-

betic letters from 0 to F for each digit.

2.Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).

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LCD CONTRAST:

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with TC

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD monitor.

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To record user’s bit data, set the UB REC item to ON.

PRESET, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

CAUTION

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The first digit of the time code blinks.

The blinking digit is the one to be set.

Viewfinder Adjustment

It is not possible to set all the digits of the user’s bit data to

“F”.

Reading of the data during playback will not be possible for

an all-F setting.

2When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit

changes.

„ Direction of the Viewfinder

Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.

Eyepiece focusing ring

3When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the

blinking digit changes.

When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value

becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value

becomes smaller.

Eyepiece

„ Diopter Adjustment

„ Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s

Bit Data

This is performed with the TC or UB PRESET item on the TC/

UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Performed separately for the time

code and the user’s bit data.)

Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen

image is clearly visible.

VF BRIGHT volume

PEAKING volume

„ Adjustment of the Viewfinder Screen

4Repeat the procedure described in 2 and 3 above to

set the desired value for all digits.

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PEAKING:

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

TC or UB PRESET item, and then press the SHUTTER

dial.

Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder

screen.

VF BRIGHT:

Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

Sliding securing ring

5After setting the frame digit, press the SHUTTER dial to

make EXECUTE blink. The setting values are confirmed

when the SHUTTER dial is pressed again.

To cancel the setting, select CANCEL and press the

SHUTTER dial.

2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select ZERO PRESET as the

setting value, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.

X See page 73.

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3.When all the digits are set

MEMO

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Press the STATUS button to return to the normal

screen

VF CONTRAST:

Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.

When a menu screen is not being displayed, you can zero

reset the time code data by simultaneously holding down

the USER2 button and the STOP button for about 1 second.

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Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER

dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MEMO

The screen size of the viewfinder can be changed by select-

ing the desired size with the ASPECT item on the VIDEO

FORMAT menu screen (4:3 or 16:9).

Viewfinder mount base

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Back Focus Adjustment

White Balance Adjustment

It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached

for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the

telephoto and wide-angle positions.

Since the color of light (color temperature) varies depending

on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white bal-

ance when the main light source illuminating the subject

changes.

Iris mode switch

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It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more

than 3 meters from the camera.

The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star

chart.

„ White Balance Adjustment

Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored

in memories AUTO A and AUTO B.

ND filter

„ Adjustment procedure

1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual).

1. Set the following switches.

2. Set the zoom mode to M (Manual).

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Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the IRIS mode switch of the lens to A (Auto).

Set the FULL AUTO switch to OFF.

3. Open the iris by turning the iris ring.

If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a

darker place.

WHT.BAL

switch

2. Set the ND filter switch according to the current lighting.

4. Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum tele-

POWER switch

3. Set the WHT.BAL switch to A or B.

AWB button

photo position.

4. Place a white object near the center of the screen under

the same lighting conditions as the target subject and

zoom in to fill the screen with white.

5. Bring the subject into focus.

6. Set the lens to maximum wide-angle.

7. Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob.

5. Press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button.

8. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for

“AUTO WHITE A,

OPERATION” is displayed in the

the best possible focus.

viewfinder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit

operates.

When correct white balance is obtained, the approximate

color temperature is displayed together with “AUTO

WHITE A, B OK” for about 5 seconds.

9. Repeat steps 4. through 8. about three times for fine

adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the

telephoto position and the wide-angle position.

10.Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the

ring.

During operation

Result message

„ Error messages

If the adjustment ends abnormally, an error message, as

described below, blinks for about 5 seconds.

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NG: OBJECT (Improper object)

Displayed when there is not enough white color on an

object or the color temperature is not suitable.

Replace the color temperature conversion filter or use

another white object and re-adjust the white balance.

ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination)

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.

Improper object

Insufficient illumination

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Siemens star chart

„

Full Auto White Balance (FAW)

The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automati-

cally as the lighting condition changes.

Excessive illumination

CAUTION

This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the

white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and

out of places under different lighting conditions.

„ Setting procedure

The FAW function can be activated with the FAW item on

the SWITCH MODE menu screen. The FAW function can

be allocated to one of the white balance switching switches

A, B, or PRESET.

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Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as

metal, etc., as this may result in improper white balance

adjustment.

The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot pro-

vide optimum white balance with a subject outside the

FAW adjustment range, for example when it contains only

a single color or not enough white color.

The accuracy of the FAW (Full Auto White balance) is

inferior to that of the Auto white balance.

When the power is turned on with the FAW mode

selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjust-

ment to be completed.

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X See page 69.

Do not shoot within this interval.

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

Setting the Video Format

Camera Settings

Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the

REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

1. Set the switch positions.

A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB).

B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or B.

SHUTTER dial

„ Setting the FRAME RATE Item

2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side).

1. ^{Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second.}

3. Select the ND filter.

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The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

ND FILTER

Suitable Location

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the

VTR indicator

OFF OFF

Indoors, dark outdoors

VIDEO FORMAT.. item and press the SHUTTER dial.

1/4ND

Outdoors under clear sky

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The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen is displayed.

1/16ND

Outdoors under extremely clear sky

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the

FRAME RATE item and press the SHUTTER dial.

4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial.

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The setting for the selected item flashes and can be

changed.

“CHANGE THE SYSTEM” is displayed on the screen.

4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the

STATUS button

SHUTTER dial.

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The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set.

Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE-

CUTE flashes.

CAM/VTR button

5. Push the SHUTTER dial.

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“REBOOT! SYSTEM CHANGE” is displayed on the

screen and after a few seconds the system is rebooted.

„ Setting the REC Item

Set the REC item using the same steps as for the FRAME

RATE item.

Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection

The screen size of recorded images can be selected with the

ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

X See page 62.

MEMO

ASPECT item

4:3

4:3 TV

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If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system

is rebooted.

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To record using the standard screen, set ASPECT to 4:3.

To record using the 16:9 screen, set ASPECT to 16:9.

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The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed

when the REC item setting is switched.

„ About the Motion Smooth Function

When you set the MOTION SMOOTH item on the CAMERA

PROCESS [2/2] menu screen to ON with the REC item set to

HDV-HD30P, HDV-HD25P or HDV-HD24P, the video can be

played back more smoothly than with normal progressive

video. X See page 66.

16:9 TV

MEMO

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When you set the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT

menu to HDV format, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9

and “[16:9]” is displayed.

16:9

4:3 TV

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In the SAFETY ZONE item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu

screen, you can display the safety zone for a standard

screen as well as a 16:9 screen in the viewfinder or LCD

monitor.

X See page 71.

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When the ASPECT item is set to 4:3, the screen that is

displayed may differ depending on the 16:9 television you

are using.

16:9 TV

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

CAUTION

Audio Input Signal Selection

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When the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to MIC, be sure to

check that the microphone is connected to the INPUT1/2

connector. If the microphone is not connected, increasing

the audio level could cause noise from the input connec-

tor to be recorded on the tape. When the microphone is

not connected to the INPUT1/2 connector, set the AUDIO

INPUT switch to “LINE” or turn down the audio level con-

trol.

The GY-HD100 is provided with the INPUT1 connector and

the INPUT2 connector for audio input.

CH-2 INPUT switch

Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2

connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to be

recorded in CH-2.

„ Selecting the CH-2 channel input con-

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In the FULL AUTO mode, the audio level volume cannot

be adjusted with the audio level controls on the CH-1 and

CH-2.

nector

Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch.

AUDIO INPUT

switch

INPUT1

INPUT2

: Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector

into CH-2.

: Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector

into CH-2.

MEMO

The reference level for audio recorded on the tape can be

set with the AUDIO REF. LEVEL item on the AUDIO/MIC

menu screen. (–20 dB or –12 dB) The level will change for

both CH-1 and CH-2.

MEMO

The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-

1 regardless of the setting.

„ Monitoring Audio during Recording

The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop

mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or

earphone.

„ Selecting the audio signal input

Select the sound to be input to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 con-

nector using the AUDIO INPUT switch.

The setting is made for each of INPUT1 or INPUT2 connec-

tor.

Monitor

speaker

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Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONI-

TOR SELECT switch.

LINE

: Set to this position when connected to audio

equipment, etc.

CH-1

: The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.

MONITOR SELECT FULL AUTO switch

switch

BOTH : The sound input to the CH-1 and CH-2 channels

is output mixed.

The reference input level is +4 dBs.

: Set to this position when using a dynamic micro-

phone.

MIC

MONITOR

volume

CH-2

: The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.

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The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring vol-

ume.

The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the

case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.

An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached

or when the battery is running down.

MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone (phan-

tom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power sup-

ply is connected.

CAUTION

When connecting a component that does not require +48 V

power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to

MIC+48V before the component is connected.

Do not increase the audio monitoring volume exces-

sively; otherwise howling with the camera microphone

may occur.

MEMO

CH-1/CH-2

AUDIO SELECT switch

CH-1 audio input

level volume

PHONES jack

MEMO

You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V

in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC menu

screen.

CH-2 audio input level

volume

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When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the fol-

lowing settings to output stereo sound.

1Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to BOTH.

2Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC

menu screen to STEREO.

When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu

screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1 is out-

put from the monitoring speaker.

The volume of the alarm tone is set with the ALARM VR

LEVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen. (OFF/

LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH)

STATUS 1 screen

„ Adjusting Audio during Recording

For each audio channel, use the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT

switch to select whether the audio level adjustment should be

set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.

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„ Adjusting the audio input level control

The audio input level can be adjusted manually when the GY-

HD100 is in the record, record-standby or stop mode.

1. Set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel

whose audio level that you want to adjust manually to

MANUAL.

Audio level

2. Rotate the audio input level control corresponding to the

audio input level to be adjusted.

Indicator level (reference)

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Adjust so that the peak level does not exceed the –3 dB

point when a loud sound is input.

SHOOTING OPERATION

Basic Recording Operation

„

Checking Recorded Contents in Record-

Standby Mode (Recording Check Function)

This function is available only when the GY-HD100 is in the

standby mode.

In standby mode, about 5 seconds of the last part of the con-

tent recorded in DV format can be played back, and about 7

seconds when the content was recorded in HDV format can

be played back.

The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni-

tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the video

signal output connectors.

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

The unit turns on in camera mode.

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FRONT TALLY lamp

2. Start recording.

Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD100 to

start recording.

Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp and

BACK TALLY lamp light red.

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MEMO

The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps

flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT TALLY

and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.

X See page 77.

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The video image from the VTR section is shown on the

LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or on the monitor connected

to the video signal output connectors.

VTR mode indication

1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the

camera lens section.

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The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content

recorded in DV format is played back, and about 8 sec-

onds of the content recorded in HDV format is played

back. After playback, the camcorder returns to standby

mode at the position on the tape where the RET button

was pressed.

CAUTION

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The unit enters the stop mode automatically at TAPE END.

If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode switches to

the tape protect mode.

FOCUS ASSIST

button

POWER switch

„ If you continue to hold down the RET button, up to about

18 seconds of content recorded in DV format and up to

about 20 seconds of content recorded in HDV format can

be rewound and played back.

See “OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 77. (LONG

PAUSE TIME item)

REC trigger button

RET button

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If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly and

repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immediately

after the trigger button is pressed, the GY-HD100 may not

enter the record mode.

To remedy this condition set the POWER switch to OFF

and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power

on again.

A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be

guaranteed if a recording is ended by turning the POWER

switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the bat-

tery pack.

Trial-shooting is always recommended before recording

important events to confirm the recording is satisfactory.

The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens’ iris if

the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved

abruptly during recording.

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Pressing the REC/VTR trigger button during playback

will put the unit in REC standby mode. The camera will

automatically return to recording mode after playback.

BACK TALLY lamp

CAUTION

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This function does not work when using RET button is

used as FOCUS ASSIST button.

This function does not work when the GY-HD100 is in the

stop mode.

During recording check, the following indication will appear

if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc.

“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is shown on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4

screen is displayed.)

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„ If the Record-Standby Mode Continues

Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged

The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from

the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 min-

utes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS [1/2]

screen menu. X See page 77.

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RET

button

When the record-standby mode has continued for about 5

minutes or

minutes, the GY-HD100 automatically stops

drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode)

In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode

indication on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder screen.

(STATUS 1 screen)

„ To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the

REC/VTR trigger button.

„ About the Focus Assist Function

When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus

is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus

accurately.

X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.

You can also set this function from the RET button.

X See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69. (LENS

RET item)

VTR trigger button

About the QUICK REC START Mode

If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after

the videocassette is inserted, the mode becomes the

QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of

recording.

However, when shooting starts in the middle of the tape, a

blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked

smoothly with the previous image.

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The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after about

3 seconds.

„ To return to the record-standby mode from the tape protect

mode, press the RET button.

CAUTION

This function does not work when using RET button is used

as FOCUS ASSIST button.

Also, the time code does not continue. (Some overlap may

also occur.)

SHOOTING OPERATION

2. Setting the HEADER REC menu screen.

HEADER REC Function

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

1Select the menu item.

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. When the recording is completed, the unit enters the Record-

Standby mode. The time code value at the Record-Standby position becomes the time code specified in advance. (HEADER

REC function)

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

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The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.

2Changing the setting value.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and

then press the SHUTTER dial.

„ In the case of the TC DATA item and the UB DATA item,

the blinking digit position moves when the SHUTTER

dial is pressed. When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the

value of the blinking digit changes. After all the digits

have been set and the SHUTTER dial is pressed, EXE-

CUTE starts blinking. Press the SHUTTER dial once

more to confirm the set value.

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Settings related to the HEADER REC function, such as whether the HEADER REC function should be enabled, the HEADER

REC execution duration, and the time code value setting when the HEADER REC recording is completed, etc., are made on

the HEADER REC menu screen.

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The HEADER REC function is executed under the following circumstances:

CAM/VTR button: Set to CAM mode.

In the Record-Standby or Stop mode

HEADER REC menu screen

Record-Standby mode

Tape beginning

3. To terminate the setting, press the STATUS button.

„ Executing the HEADER REC Function

The START KEY item on the HEADER REC menu screen

should be set to STOP+REC.

HEADER REC

Normal recording

(Example) 30 sec

1. Load the cassette and engage the Record-Standby mode

Color bar video signal

Test tone (1 kHz)

(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)

Black video signal

Mute audio (No sound)

(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)

2. W^orh^thile^ep^Sr^te^os^ps^min^og^dt^eh^.e STOP button, press the REC/VTR trig-

ger button.

Time code, user’s bits recording

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The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and

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

engaged automatically.

During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is

shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

Time code:

The value specified on the HEADER

REC menu screen.

Time code:

User’s bits:

Cursor

Item

Set value

The value specified on the HEADER

REC menu screen- HEADER REC time

(Example) 23:59:00:00

The value specified for the UB

DATA item on the HEADER REC

menu screen.

The value specified for the UB

PRESET item on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

(only when set to REC RUN or

FREE RUN mode)

(Example) 00:00:00:00

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3. After HEADER REC recording is completed and the

Record-Standby mode is engaged, normal recording

starts when you press the REC/VTR trigger button.

„ HEADER REC menu screen contents

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When the TC GENE. switch is set to either REC or

REGEN, the time code value at the start of the

HEADER REC menu screen.

Item

Function/Initial Setting

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.

MEMO

DISABLE

STOP+REC

HEADER REC operation is not executed.

HEADER REC operation is executed.

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To stop during HEADER REC operation, press the REC/

VTR trigger button or the Stop button.

The HEADER REC menu screen cannot be opened dur-

ing HEADER REC recording.

HEADER REC operation is accepted even during loading

of the cassette tape.

The test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) recorded in the color bar

section will be recorded unrelated to the setting for the

TEST TONE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen.

The time code preset on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

becomes invalid when HEADER REC recording is per-

formed.

The user’s bits following completion of HEADER REC

recording will be the user’s bits value set on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

TC DATA

Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER

REC.

EXECUTE

ZERO PRESET: Resets all time codes to zero “0”.

CANCEL Clears the set time code.

The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP/NON DROP item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the value

set for this item.

Confirms the set time code.

During HEADER REC

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The menu screen is not displayed during HEADER REC

recording.

UB DATA

Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.

EXECUTE

ZERO PRESET: Resets all user’s bits data to zero “0”.

CANCEL

Confirms the set user’s bits.

Clears the set user’s bits.

The running of the time code following completion of

HEADER REC recording will be in accordance with the

setting of the TC GENE. switch.

„

How to set the HEADER REC menu screen

MEMO

1.Display the HEADER REC menu screen.

The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

FREE RUN: Continuous running.

1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU

BARS TIME

Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec

steps)

[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

REC RUN or REGEN: Runs only during REC.

Camera images are not output to the LCD monitor, view-

finder or video output during REW mode when the

HEADER REC operation begins.

screen.

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2Select the HEADER REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

BLACK TIME

PAGE BACK

Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)

[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

PLAYBACK MODE

Playback Procedure

Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the

LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output

connector.

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Following loading of the tape, the built-in head cleaner will

emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate a

malfunction.

The data recorded for the date and time or time code on

the tape can be shown on the screen. To enable or dis-

able the display is selected on the menu screen:

Outputting Audio

„ Setting

Confirm that the GY-HD100 is in the VTR mode.

(VTR indicator: On)

1. Display the AUDIO menu screen.

Display of date and time : TIME/DATE menu screen

STOP button

PLAY/STILL button

Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen.

Display of time code

: LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen

2. Set the AUDIO menu screen.

MONITOR

SELECT

switch

VTR indicator

•

AUDIO MONITOR Items

Fast-Forward, Rewind

„ Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the

MIX

STEREO

: Outputs mixed audio

: Outputs stereo audio

•

PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items

tape. Press the REW button in the stop mode to rewind the

tape.

(VTR mode only)

CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2)

REW button

FF button

SHUTTER

dial

recorded during shooting.

“SWITCH TO VTR MODE” is displayed and the function

does not work if the “FF” or “REW” buttons are pressed

when Camera mode is in the stop mode.

MIX

: To reproduce the sound recorded during

shooting (CH-1, CH-2) and the after-

recorded sound (on CH-3 and CH-4)

simultaneously.

MEMO

The GY-HD100 can play back the following two types of vid-

eocassettes:

„ Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewind-

•

MiniDV videocassette

DVCAM videocassette

Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

ing.

CH3/4

: To reproduce the sound after-recorded

on CH-3 and CH-4.

STATUS

button

MEMO

•

3. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.

•

When the tape approaches the end during fast forwarding

or rewinding, the tape speed decelerates to protect the

tape.

The time required for fast forwarding and rewinding may

become longer when used in a cold environment. This is

not a malfunction.

Refer to Table 1 below to make the setting.

1.Set the POWER switch to ON.

CAM/VTR button

4. Either of the following operations returns you to the nor-

2.Set the unit to the VTR mode.

mal screen.

•

Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.

•

Press the STATUS button

AUDIO menu screen

Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.

Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP

button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indi-

cator to indicate STOP.

•

Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item

and press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO

3.Load the recorded videocassette correctly.

„ Press the FF button in the play mode or still mode to

search the tape in the forward direction. Playback takes

place while fast forwarding.

Pressing the REW button executes search of the tape in

the reverse direction. Playback takes place while rewind-

ing.

(Each press on the button switches the speed to ×2, ×5,

and ×10.)

„ Press the PLAY/STILL button to resume normal playback.

„ Press the STOP button to stop.

The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels

when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed.

The GY-HD100 records audio on the two channels CH-1

and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of

DV input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only))

When the GY-HD100 is used for playback of a tape that was

recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3

and CH-4 channels, the PB AUDIO CH [DV] item on the

AUDIO menu screen must be set.

•

When the videocassette is loaded, the unit enters the

Stop mode.

4.Open the operation cover on the upper section of the unit.

Slide the operation cover to the side to open.

5.Press the PLAY/STILL button.

•

Playback starts.

6.Press the PLAY/STILL button to stop playback tempo-

rarily.

After-recording on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels is not possi-

ble.

•

The unit enters the still mode.

7.To re-start playback, press the PLAY/STILL button.

MEMO

8.To stop playback or the still mode, press the STOP button.

•

To output sound during the search, set the SEARCH

AUDIO [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen to ON.

Block noise may appear in the picture or the image may

freeze during the search.

MEMO

In HDV format, you can only select the settings within the bold frame.

CH1/2 MIX CH3/4

L/R:CH1+CH3

Table 1

•

In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the

LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or through the video output

connector.

When the still picture mode or stop mode has continued

for a while, the unit automatically switches to the tape pro-

tect mode.

PB AUDIO CH [DV]

MONITOR

SELECT

AUDIO MONITOR

•

CH-1

L/R:CH1

L/R:CH3

BOTH

MIX

STEREO

L/R:CH1+CH2

L:CH1 R:CH2

L/R:CH1+CH2+CH3+CH4 L/R:CH3+CH4

L:CH1+CH3 R:CH2+CH4 L:CH3 R:CH4

Tape protect mode

: Drum rotation is stopped in order

to protect the tape.

CH-2

L/R:CH2

L/R:CH2+CH4

L/R:CH4

•

Noise may appear in the picture in the still mode.

When the automatic tracking function is activated at the

start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in

the playback image.

•

This unit does not allow manual tracking adjustment.

When playing back a tape that was recorded on another

unit, digital noise may appear during playback.

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connecting the Video Signal Cables

Dubbing with AV Devices

By connecting the video signal output terminal and the LINE

OUTPUT terminal on this camcorder to an AV device, analog

signal dubbing is possible.

„ Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to

attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on the

left.

Clamp filter

IEEE1394 switch

Composite cable

1. Connect the cables.

Component cable

IEEE 1394

HDV

•

Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as possi-

ble, as shown in the figure.

Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the cam-

corder.

Use the provided cable for the audio cable.

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure

to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure

on the left.

Wind once

IEEE 1394

HDV

Signal flow

•

Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as

possible, as shown in the figure.

HDV

: DV format

: HDV format

2. Turn both devices on.

CAUTION

Recording unit

3. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.

Connect the cables and set the switches with the power on

the device OFF.

Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

LINE

OUTPUT

connector

4. Set the video output.

Set the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 62.

„ Composite and Component Connections

The video signals output from the video signal output connec-

tors on this camcorder (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR) are as described

below, depending on the settings for the OUTPUT TERMI-

NAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

•

HDV PB OUTPUT item:

Set the video format to be output from the video output

terminal during tape playback.

Signal flow

Audio cable

•

PB TAPE item:

Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape

video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

AUTO

: Automatically switches to a composite or

component signal, depending on which

cable is connected to the video signal

output terminal and outputs the signal.

: Outputs a composite signal regardless of

which cable is connected to the video sig-

nal output connector.

: Outputs a component signal regardless

of which cable is connected to the video

signal output connector.

IEEE 1394

Composite cable

•

OUTPUT TERMINAL item:

HDV

Set either component or composite output.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

5. Set the audio output. X See page 53.

Clamp filter

Set the AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X See page 70.

•

AUDIO MONITOR item:

Set stereo audio or mixed audio.

PB AUDIO CH [DV] item:

Set the audio channel to be output.

Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.

•

Output signal when AUTO is set

Component cable

•

Connector (G: Unconnected F: Connected

)

Output

Signal

6. Insert the videocassettes.

VIDEO/Y

GY-HD100

: Insert the recorded videocassette.

: Insert the videocassette to be

dubbed to.

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

OFF

VIDEO FORMAT menu screen

Recording unit

7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on the GY-HD100 to start

playback.

None of the above

8. Start recording on the recording unit.

For details, see the instructions to the unit used for

recording.

In addition, you can use the PB TAPE item to set whether to

automatically detect the video format of the playback tape or

only play back a particular format when playing back a tape.

X See page 63.

9. When dubbing is completed.

Stop recording on the recording unit, and then press the

STOP button on the GY-HD100 to stop playback.

CAUTION

Be careful not to apply excess force to the video signal out-

put terminal when connecting or disconnecting the cable.

This will cause poor contact or failure.

AUDIO menu screen

„ Displaying Alarms

C H A N G E 1 3 9 4 S W I T C H

•

CHANGE 1394 SWITCH

Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format

from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the

IEEE1394 switch are different.

Set the IEEE1394 switch so it matches the video format.

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

„ When Using the GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E

as Recording Unit

(Dubbing From Another Videocassette)

HDV/DV Dubbing

Connecting the GY-HD100 to another video component

equipped with HDV/DV connector (IEEE1394 standard) using

a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital sig-

nals with high picture quality and high-quality sound.

IEEE1394 switch

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.

IEEE1394 switch

IEEE 1394

HDV

: When dubbing in DV format

: When dubbing in HDV format

IEEE 1394

„ Using the GY-HD100 as the playback unit

(Dubbing to another video)

HDV

2. Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.

3. Turn ON both units.

1. ^{Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the cam-}

4. Place the GY-HD100 in the VTR MODE.

Recording unit

corder.

Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.

HDV

: When dubbing in DV format

: When dubbing in HDV format

5. Set the frame rate.

Set the FRAME RATE item (60/30, 50/25, 24) on the

VIDEO FORMAT menu to match the HDV/DV signal

frame rate input from the IEEE1394 connector.

X See page 62.

IEEE1394 cable

Signal flow

2. Connect the IEEE1394 cable.

3. Turn both devices on.

IEEE1394 cable

Signal flow

CAUTION

4. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.

•

Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

6. Set the time code and user bit recording.

Set the TC DUPLI. [DV] item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen. (Only for DV format)

Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

CAUTION

5. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu

•

Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

screen.

OFF

: Records the TC/UB set in the

camcorder.

X See page 63.

•

Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape

video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

: Records the TC/UB for the

IEEE1394 input.

Date and time data : Records the data sent from the

playback device.

6. Insert a videocassette tape.

This camcorder

Recording unit

: Recorded videocassette tape

: Videocassette you want to dub

VIDEO FORMAT menu screen

MEMO

7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on this camcorder to start

In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded

regardless of the setting.

playback.

8. Start recording on the recording device.

See the recording device user manual for more informa-

tion.

7. Insert the videocassettes.

GY-HD100

: Insert the videocassette to be

dubbed to.

9. When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the recording

device, press the STOP button on the camcorder, and

stop the playback.

Playback unit

: Insert the recorded videocassette.

8. Start playback on the playback unit.

For details, see the instructions to the unit used for play-

back.

MEMO

•

The playback picture from the playback unit appears on

the GY-HD100’s LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.

•

Switch the IEEE1394 switch when the camcorder is OFF.

When you dub still images, they are low resolution

images. Noise may also enter the audio.

9. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD100 to

TC/UB

start recording.

•

Operations may differ depending on the features and

specifications of the connected device, and operations or

data exchange may not be possible even if the devices

are connected.

„ To temporarily pause the recording, press the REC or

VTR trigger button.

„ To restart the recording, press the REC or VTR trigger

button again.

•

If noise appears on the screen or the audio cuts out, re-

connect the IEEE1394 cable or turn the GY-HD100 on

again.

If you turn the power to the device connected to the

IEEE1394 connector on and off or switch the video input,

noise may occur in the audio. If you perform this type of

operation, set the speaker volume as low as possible on

the audio device connected to the camcorder.

Recording may not be possible in some cases even if the

recorder is equipped with a IEEE1394 connector.

10.When dubbing is completed.

Press the REC/VTR trigger button or the STOP button on

the GY-HD100 to stop recording, and then stop playback

on the playback unit.

MEMO

Depending on the player, sound may not be heard momen-

tarily from this unit when switching modes from STILL to

PLAY.

Date and Time

•

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

MENU SCREENS

Backup Recording

Menu Screen Configuration

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 the GY-

HD100’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.

„ Backup Recording of the GY-HD100’s

Camera Image and Sound Through the

IEEE1394 Connector

IEEE1394 switch

The GY-HD100’s camera image and sound can be recorded

for backup on another component that is equipped with

IEEE1394 connector.

The FILE MANAGE menu screen can be used to store the menu setting contents on the GY-HD100 or SD memory card.

IEEE 1394

HDV

„ Connections

Backup unit

Use the GY-HD100 as the master unit.

Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a IEEE1394

cable.

Master unit

GY-HD100

„ Settings

„ Master unit (GY-HD100)

IEEE1394 cable

Signal flow

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.

: When backup in DV format

: When backup in HDV format

CAUTION

HDV

•

Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

2. Place in Camera mode.

TOP MENU screen (CAM)

•

Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

3. Set the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on the OTHERS [2/2]

menu screen. X See page 78.

„ Backup unit

OTHERS [2/2] menu screen

•

Place in HDV/DV signal input mode.

Depending on the used component, it may be necessary

to set “REMOTE SELECT”.

•

When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording func-

tion to OFF.

Insert the tape and set to STOP or REC PAUSE status.

„ Operation

Start and stop of recording on the backup unit takes place in

accordance with the operation of the REC/VTR trigger button

on the master unit.

(Depending on the GY-HD100 or the backup unit, the image,

audio, and/or time code may deviate from what they should

be at the points where the recording is started or stopped.)

TOP MENU screen (VTR)

MEMO

•

When the backup recording is started, the “TRIGGER TO

DV” or “TRIGGER TO HDV” indication is shown on the

LCD or in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds.

When the Series Recording function of BR-HD50 is used,

the GY-HD100’s 1394 REC TRIGGER item should be set

to OFF.

If the backup device is equipped with a feature to record

time codes input from the IEEE1394 connector (TC

DUPLICATE feature), time code data the same as on the

master side can be recorded.

•

When using BR-HD50 as a backup device and switching

GY-HD100 from the playback mode to the record mode,

noise will be noticed on the monitor output screen of BR-

HD50 (backup will be correctly recorded).

MENU SCREENS

Setting Menu Screens

TOP MENU Screen

Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder screen.

Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD100 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 displayed.

USER1 USER2 USER3 button

If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen is

set to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor

connected to the video signal output connector.

Item

Function

VIDEO FORMAT..

Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.

SHUTTER

dial

USER

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

CAMERA OPERATION.. Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.

• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.

SHUTTER

2. Set the mode of the GY-HD100 with the CAM/VTR button.

ND FILTER

(Camera mode or VTR mode)

CAMERA PROCESS..

Displays a menu screen for adjustments of the picture quality of the camera image.

It consists of two screens.

3. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer.

OFF

The ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen and SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen can be displayed through the CAM-

ERA PROCESS menu screen.

• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.

•

The TOP MENU screen appears.

4. Select the menu screen to be set.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER

dial.

STATUS

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).

WHT.BAL

AUTO

SWITCH MODE..

AUDIO/MIC..

Displays the menu screens related to the camera switch functions.

• This item is only displayed when in camera mode.

STATUS button

•

The selected menu screen appears.

Displays a menu screen related to audio.

5. Select the menu item on the menu screen.

• In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

Cursor

Menu screen

LCD/VF..

Displays a menu screen for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and for

adjustments of the picture quality of LCD monitor.

Camera mode: It consists of three screens.

•

The setting area of the selected item starts blinking,

and the setting can now be made.

VTR mode: It consists of two screens.

6. Change the setting.

TU/UB/CLOCK..

Displays a menu screen for setting the time code, user’s bit data, date and time.

The ways that the date and time are recorded together with the display style are set here.

The TIME/DATE menu screen and CLOCK ADJUST screen can be displayed through the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then

press the SHUTTER dial.

•

The setting area stops blinking and the setting is

entered.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.

„ To change multiple items, repeat the procedures in steps

5. and 6. above.

OTHERS..

Displays a menu screen for setting other functions and to display the hour meter.

It consists of two screens.

7. Return to the TOP MENU.

FILE MANAGE..

Displays the FILE MANAGE menu screen.

TOP MENU screen

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

„ To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the pro-

cedures in steps 4. to 7. above.

Saves the menu screen settings as a file on the camcorder or an SD memory card, or reads the menu screen settings

saved in the file. It is also possible to reset the menu settings to default settings or initialize (format) an SD memory

card.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.

Item

Setting

„ To save the set contents in FILE, select the FILE MANAGE

menu screen and perform the operations for saving to file.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.

EXIT

The normal screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is aligned with this item.

8. To return to the normal screen after completing the set-

tings, use either of the following methods.

Press the STATUS button

Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (K)

with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO

•

While the menu screen is being displayed, the USER1,

VIDEO FORMAT menu screen

USER2 and USER3 buttons can also perform menu oper-

ations.

USER1 button: Raises the cursor (K)/Changes the set-

ting

USER2 button: Lowers the cursor (K)/Changes the set-

ting

USER3 button: Confirms the menu item/Confirms the set-

ting

•

The menu screen is not displayed when switching

between Camera and VTR mode (VTR indicator flashes).

MENU SCREENS

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen

HDV PB OUTPUT

Sets the video format to be output from the video output connector during tape playback.

You can set this when the OUTPUT TERMINAL item is to “COMPONENT” or “AUTO” and you have a component

output connection.

This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Sets the frame rate for shooting.

You can set the following, depending on the FRAME RATE item.

FRAME RATE

U model

60/30

50/25

E model

60/30

50/25

CANCEL

EXECUTE

Setting

NATIVE

Description

FRAME RATE

: Shoots at 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/30p.

: Shoots at 576/50p, 720/25p.

: Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown), 480/24p advance mode (2:3:3:2 pulldown), 720/24p.

Outputs the signal being recorded on the tape.

60/30

50/25

720P

1080I

480P

NTSC

576P

PAL

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 720p and outputs it.

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 1080i and outputs it.

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480p and outputs it.

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480i and outputs it.

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576p and outputs it.

Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576i and outputs it.

: Shoots at 480/60p, 720/30p.

: Shoots at 576/50i, 576/50p, 576/25p, 720/25p.

: Shoots at 720/24p.

: Cancels the settings.

: Executes the settings.

60/30

50/25

MEMO

CAUTION

• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted. X See page 44.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.

If you convert video recorded in HDV format to DV format or vice versa and output it, the colors may change.

REC*

Sets the video format for shooting. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

You can set the following according to the FRAME RATE.

PB TAPE

Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

AUTO

HDV

: During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back.

: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DV format is played back.

: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in HDV format is played back.

: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back.

Setting

DV-60I

Description

FRAME RATE

DV format Shoots using a 480/60i signal.

(U model Only)

DVCAM

HDV-SD60P HDV format Shoots using a 480/60p signal.

HDV-HD30P HDV format Shoots using a 720/30p signal.

HDV-SD50P HDV format Shoots using a 576/50p signal.

HDV-HD25P HDV format Shoots using a 720/25p signal.

60/30

MEMO

If you play back a tape containing both DV and HDV formats, the video signal is disturbed when the signal is

switched.

50/25

OUTPUT TERMINAL

Sets the signal to be output from a video signal output connector (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR).

AUTO

DV-50I

DV format Shoots using a 576/50i signal.

DV format Shoots using a 576/25p signal.

DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown).

DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:3:2 pulldown).

(E model Only)

(U model Only)

: Automatically switches to a composite or component signal, depending on the status of the cables

connected to the video signal output connectors, and outputs it.

DV-25P

DV-24P

DV-24PA

COMPOSITE : Outputs a composite signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal

output connectors.

(U model Only) 24

COMPONENT : Outputs a component signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal

HDV-HD24P HDV format Shoots using a 720/24p signal.

output connectors.

Output signals when AUTO is set

CANCEL

EXECUTE

: Cancels the settings.

: Executes the settings.

Connector (G: Unconnected F: Connected)

Output Signal

MEMO

VIDEO/Y

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched.

• On the E model, the video format is fixed at HDV-HD24 when the FRAME RATE item is set to “24”. “[HDV-HD24]”

is displayed.

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

OFF

ASPECT*

Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

4:3

16:9

: Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

: Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

None of the above

The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video.

CAUTION

MEMO

If you output video recorded in HDV format using a composite signal, the colors may change.

• When the format setting is HDV, the REC item is fixed at 16:9. “[16:9]” is displayed.

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the ASPECT item setting is switched.

SET UP

Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector.

* You can also select a setup signal for IEEE1394 signal input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

0.0%

7.5%

: No setup signal is added.

: A setup signal is added.

Initial settings: U model: 7.5% E model: 0.0%

MEMO

When the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, this item is not displayed.

The setup signal may be fixed at “0.0%” depending on the menu settings on the camcorder as well as the cables

connected to it. In this case, “[0.0%]” is displayed.

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The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.

MENU SCREENS

CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen

CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen

The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

AE LEVEL

For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.

Increase value: Increases level.

Decrease value: Decreases level.

MASTER BLACK

Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.

Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.

[Settings: –3, –2, - NORMAL (0) - 2, 3]

Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.

[Settings: MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

ALC MAX

Sets the maximum “ALC” value to automatically change the signal intensity level depending on the brightness.

[Setting: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB]

DETAIL

Adjusts the contour (detail) sharpness level.

Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.

Decrease the number : Softens the contour.

PRESET TEMP.

Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is in the PRST

(PRESET) position.

OFF

: Does not function.

3200K

: Sets the basic color temperature to 3200K. (Use for light sources with a low color temperature,

such as halogen lamps.)

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the following menu items and they cannot be selected.

5600K

: Sets the basic color temperature to 5600K. (Use for light sources with a high color temperature,

such as sunlight.)

V/H BALANCE

Sets which contours (details) to sharpen, those in the horizontal (H) direction or those in the vertical (V) direction.

Increase the number : Sharpens H direction.

Decrease the number : Sharpens V direction.

MEMO

This item does not function when the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen is set to “PRESET”.

[Settings: H-MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, H-MAX (5)]

SMOOTH TRANS

Smoothens the transition when the [GAIN] switch b on page 15, or

[WHT.BAL] switch c on page 15 is switched over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change.

However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching the [GAIN] switch set in ALC, FULL AUTO

ON.

H FREQUENCY

Changes the horizontal contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Set this as appropriate for the

subject.

LOW

: Enhances low frequency bands.

Use this when shooting subjects with large patterns.

: Enhances middle frequency bands.

OFF

: Deactivates the smooth transition function.

: Activates the smooth transition function.

MIDDLE

HIGH

: Enhances high frequency bands.

BARS

Sets whether or not color bars are output. (This is fixed at “OFF” when in FULL AUTO mode)

Use this when shooting subjects with small patterns.

OFF

: Color bars are not output.

: Color bars are output.

V FREQUENCY^*1

Use this when shooting subjects with finely detailed patterns.

Changes the vertical contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Compensates for distortion when

outputting progressive video to an interlaced monitor.

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HIGH

LOW

: Enhances high frequency bands.

: Enhances low frequency bands.

SKIN DETECT

LEVEL

Sets ON/OFF for the skin detail function.

OFF

: Turns off the skin detail function.

: Turns on the skin detail function. (Softens detected skin color area details.)

X See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.

Sets the contour compensation level (amount of softening) for the skin detail function.

This can only be selected when the SKIN DETECT item is set to ON.

–1

–2

–3

: Low contour compensation level (amount of softening)

: Medium contour compensation level (amount of softening)

: High contour compensation level (amount of softening)

BLACK

Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot.

STRETCH1

STRETCH2

STRETCH3

NORMAL

: Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by

stretching the signal only in the dark areas.

The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1oSTRETCH2oSTRETCH3.

: Normal status

COMPRESS1 : If the video that was shot is bright overall and lacking in contrast, the gain in the dark areas is com-

COMPRESS2 pressed, which adds contrast.

COMPRESS3 The amount of compression increases from COMPRESS1oCOMPRESS2oCOMPRESS3.

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To display the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER

dial.

The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

*1 When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu is set to “DV-60I” or “DV-50I”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.

MENU SCREENS

CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen

ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

: Turns the function OFF.

Item

WHITE CLIP

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level.

CINEMA MODE

OFF

: Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie

screen.

108%

100%

: The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%.

: The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%. If the screen is too white at

108%, set it to 100%.

MEMO

KNEE

Sets whether to run the “knee” function, which compresses video signals over a certain level to render the tonality

in the highlight areas, automatically or manually. Set “MANUAL” when you want to check the bright areas, and adjust

the knee point manually.

When this item is set to “ON”, “(CINEMA)” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be

selected.

COLOR MATRIX

Sets the color matrix.

AUTO

MANUAL

: Adjusts the knee point automatically, according to the luminance level.

: You can change the luminance level in the “LEVEL” item.

OFF

: Turns the function OFF.

STANDARD

CINEMA

: Sets a normal color matrix.

: Sets a color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.

LEVEL

Sets the start point for knee compression (knee point).

Increase the number : Raises the knee point level.

Decrease the number : Lowers the knee point level.

[Settings: 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%]

ADJUST..

GAMMA

When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the COLOR MATRIX item, a color matrix can be set individually.

Press the SHUTTER dial to call up the COLOR MATRIX ADJUST menu screen.

X See “COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen” on page 68.

MEMO

Adjusts the gamma curve to determine how black is rendered.

When the “KNEE” item is set to “AUTO”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

OFF

: Turns the function OFF.

STANDARD

CINEMA

: Sets a normal gamma curve.

: Sets a gamma curve close to the characteristics of a movie screen.

MOTION SMOOTH

Makes the video smoother when the tape is played back by adding frames to the signal recorded on the tape during

progressive shooting.

OFF

: Does not function.

: Functions.

MEMO

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the LEVEL item and it cannot be selected.

MEMO

LEVEL

When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the GAMMA item, a gamma curve can be set individually.

Increase the number : Enhances the tonality of the black. However, the tonality in the bright areas deteriorates.

Decrease the number : Enhances the tonality in the bright areas. However, the tonality in the black areas deterio-

rates.

This can be set when you select “HDV-HD30p”, “HDV-HD25p”, or “HDV-HD24p” in the “REC” item on the VIDEO

FORMAT menu screen.

When this cannot be set, “-----” is displayed.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

ADVANCED PROCESS.. Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

X See “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 67.

COLOR GAIN

WHITE PAINT<R>

Adjusts the video signal color level.

OFF

: Sets the video to black and white.

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When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.

Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.

Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the red.

Decrease the number : Weakens the red.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when

is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch

on the right panel of the camcorder.

X See page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT R becomes

“NORMAL”.

WHITE PAINT<B>

Adjusts the B (blue) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.

Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when

is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch

on the right panel of the camcorder.

X See page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT B becomes

“NORMAL”.

SKIN COLOR ADJUST

PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the SKIN COLOR

ADJUST screen.

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen.

MENU SCREENS

COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen

SWITCH MODE Menu Screen

The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Item

SHUTTER

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.

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.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

STEP

VARIABLE

: Switches the shutter speed using fixed values.

: Set when shooting a computer monitor, etc.

R ROTATION

G GAIN

For manually adjusting the color phase of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).

Increase the number : Increases yellowishness of red color and bluishness of cyan color.

Decrease the number : Increases bluishness of red color and greenishness of cyan color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

You can set the following using the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. (This is fixed at EEI when in

FULL AUTO mode)

REC Item

Setting for STEP

Setting for VARIABLE

For manually adjusting the shading of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Enhances green and magenta.

Decrease the number : Reduces green and magenta.

DV-60I

HDV-SD60P 1/10000

HDV-HD30P

1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/60.19 - 1/1998.0

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

DV-50I

1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/50.20 - 1/1973.6

G ROTATION

B GAIN

For manually adjusting the color phase of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Increases bluishness of green color and reddishness of magenta color.

Decrease the number : Increases yellowishness of green color and bluishness of magenta color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

HDV-SD50P 1/4000, 1/10000

HDV-HD25P

DV-25P

Initial value: 1/25

1/25.05 - 1/1973.6

1/24.01 - 1/1998.0

DV-24P

DV-24PA

1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

For manually adjusting the shading of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Enhances blue and yellow.

Decrease the number : Reduces blue and yellow.

HDV-HD24P Initial value: 1/48

1/48.11 - 1/1998.0

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

FAW

Sets the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector

switch c on page 15. (Fixed at FAW when in FULL AUTO mode)

B ROTATION

For manually adjusting the color phase of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Increases reddishness of blue color and greenishness of yellow color.

Decrease the number : Increases greenishness of blue color and reddishness of yellow color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

NONE

: The FAW function is not assigned.

: Assigns FAW to the A position.

: Assigns FAW to the B position.

: Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.

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Press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS screen when cursor is at this position.

PRESET

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

Sets the gain value for each position on the [GAIN] sensitivity selector switch b on page 15.

[Setting: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC] (Fixed at ALC in FULL AUTO mode)

Initial values: L: 0dB, M: 9dB, H: 18dB

SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen

When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, the areas where the skin detail function is applied are displayed in color, and

other areas are displayed in black and white.

USER1

USER2

USER3

You can assign one of the following menu functions to the [USER1/2/3] USER1/2/3 buttons 8 on page 14 to each

button.

Set according to the shooting conditions.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Sets the color used by the skin detail function.

Setting

Description

SKIN COLOR DET.

STOP

EXECUTE

: Stops loading the color used by the skin detail function.

: Loads the color used by the skin detail function.

NONE

Does not function.

BARS

PRESET TEMP.

Assigns “BARS” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

Assigns “PRESET TEMP.” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

X See “CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen” on page 64.

X See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.

SKIN COLOR RANGE

Adjusts the range of skin colors to which the skin detail function is applied.

Adjust as you check the color range.

Increase the number : Widens the range.

Decrease the number : Narrows the range.

[Settings: NARROW (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, WIDE (10)]

B.STRETCH1

B.STRETCH2

B.STRETCH3

B.COMPRESS1

B.COMPRESS2

B.COMPRESS3

Assigns “BLACK” item functions in the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.

X See “CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 65.

MEMO

When the COLOR GAIN item is “OFF” on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen, only the areas where the skin

detail function is running are displayed using skin colors.

AE LEVEL+

AE LEVEL–

Assigns “AE LEVEL” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

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When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

MEMO

Cannot assign to the USER3 button. If you assign these menu functions, assign AE

LEVEL+ to the USER1 button, AE LEVEL– to the USER2 button.

LENS RET

Sets the lens RET button functions. (This does not function if there is not RET button on the lens you are using.)

RET

: Functions as a normal RET button.

FOCUS ASSIST

: Functions as the FOCUS ASSIST button.

PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen

LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen

In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

The LCD/VF menu screen consists of three screens. (1/3 screen, 2/3 screen, 3/3 screen)

The LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen can only be set in camera mode.

This is not displayed in VTR mode.

In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.

TEST TONE

Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.

ZEBRA

OFF

: A test audio signal is not output.

: A test audio signal is output.

60-70%

70-80%

85-95%

OVER95%

OVER100%

: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 60% and 70%.

: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 70% and 80%.

: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 95%.

: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 95%.

: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 100%.

MIC WIND CUT*

Selects whether to cut the lows (low frequency bands) from the audio input signal.

Use this when you want to reduce wind sounds from the microphone.

OFF

: Low frequencies are not cut.

INPUT1

INPUT2

BOTH

: Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT1 connector.

: Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT2 connector.

: Cuts the low frequencies in the audio from both the INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals.

F. NO/IRIS IND.

Selects whether or not the F-number of the lens iris/iris level mark is displayed in the status display on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

OFF

F.NO

: F-number and iris level mark is not displayed.

: F-number is displayed.

AUDIO REF.LEVEL

Sets the reference audio level on the tape. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

–20dB

F.NO+IND.

: F-number and iris level mark is displayed.

: Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level.

–12dB

: Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level.

Set this if you are playing back the recorded tape on an ordinary DV device.

FILTER

Selects whether or not the FILTER position of the unit is displayed in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

* Set this for both playback and recording.

* This is unrelated to the audio level via the IEEE1394 signal.

OFF

: FILTER position is not displayed.

: FILTER position is displayed.

INPUT1 MIC REF.*

INPUT2 MIC REF.*

AUDIO MONITOR

Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT1 connector.

SAFETY ZONE*1

Selects whether or not the safety zone is shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder together with the form of

the safety zone indication.

–50dB

–60dB

: Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

: Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.

OFF

: Not displayed

4:3

: 4:3 zone is displayed.

Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT2 connector.

14:9

: 14:9 zone is displayed.

–50dB

–60dB

: Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

: Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.

16:9

: 16:9 zone is displayed.

16:9+4:3

: 16:9 zone and 4:3 zone are display mixed. (This cannot be selected when DV format is set.)

Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set

to BOTH.

CENTER MARK*1

FOCUS ASSIST

Sets whether or not a center mark is displayed when the safety zone is displayed.

: Center mark is displayed.

STEREO

: Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to L and CH-2 audio is output to R)

OFF

: Center mark is not displayed.

* Outputs only the CH-1 audio from the monitor speaker.

MIX

: Mixed audio (CH-1 and CH-2 mixed audio is output to L and R)

MEMO

AUDIO MODE*

Selects the audio sampling frequency for recording. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

(When HDV format is set, this is fixed at 48K and “[48K]” is displayed.)

When the SAFETY ZONE item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

Sets the display color for focusing when running the FOCUS ASSIST function.

32K

48K

: Digitally records with a 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency.

: Digitally records with a 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency.

BLUE

RED

GREEN

: Displays the area of focus in blue.

: Displays the area of focus in red.

: Displays the area of focus in green.

* If the DV format is 12-bit, 32 kHz, up to 4 recording track channels are available.

Of those, this camcorder records on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. This camcorder is not capable of dubbing.

PAGE BACK

When you display the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

SEARCH AUDIO [DV]

PB AUDIO CH [DV]

Selects whether to output audio when searching a tape recorded in DV format. (This also includes slow playback.)

: Audio is output.

OFF

: Audio is not output.

*1 SAFTY ZONE and CENTER MARK will not be displayed when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).

Selects which channel audio to output when playing back a DV tape with the audio signal recorded in 4 channels.

(Can only be set in VTR mode)

CH1/2

: Outputs the CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio.

This camcorder records the audio in CH-1 and CH-2 while shooting.

: Outputs all 4 channels of audio at the same time.

: Outputs the CH-3 and CH-4 channel audio.

MIX

CH3/4

MEMO

This camcorder does not have a function for dubbing to the CH-3 and CH-4 channels.

PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen

LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen

[1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

[2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

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)

LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

OFF

: Displays the video format.

: Does not display the video format.

VF CONTRAST

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Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

In camera mode : Displays the video format set in the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

In VTR mode

Camera mode:

: Displays the video format recorded on the playback tape or the video format input from the

IEEE1394 connector.

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.

TAPE REMAIN

TC/UB

Selects whether or not the remaining tape time (minutes) is shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

: Displayed.

OFF

: Not displayed.

Selects whether or not the time code or user’s bits data should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor

or in the viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

OFF

: Not displayed.

: Displayed.

* Whether the time code or user’s bits data is shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch.

AUDIO

Selects whether the audio level meters should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder

screen.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

OFF

: Not displayed.

: Displayed.

PAGE BACK

Camera mode:

To display the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

VTR mode:

To display the LCD/VF [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

Camera mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen

HEADER REC 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.

The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. (X See page 50.)

Item

START KEY

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Item

TC PRESET

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while

the STOP button is pressed.

To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

DISABLE

STOP+REC

: HEADER REC operation is not executed.

: HEADER REC operation is executed.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

: The set time code is confirmed.

: The set time code is cancelled.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.

TC DATA

Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER

REC.

UB PRESET

To preset the user’s bit data, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

EXECUTE

ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.

CANCEL : Clears the set time code.

: Confirms the set time code.

EXECUTE

CANCEL

: The set user’s bit data are confirmed.

: The set user’s bit data are cancelled.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.

The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP/NON DROP item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the val-

ue set for this item.

MEMO

When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

DROP/NON DROP*1

UB REC*2

Selects whether the timecode generator framing mode is drop-frame or non-drop-frame.

UB DATA

Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.

DROP

: Internal timecode generator works in drop-frame mode. Set this when the recorded time is im-

EXECUTE

: Confirms the set user’s bits.

portant.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.

NON DROP

: Internal timecode generator works in non-drop-frame mode. Set this when the number of frames

is important.

CANCEL

: Clears the set user’s bits.

MEMO

To select whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded.

To select whether the user’s bits should be displayed during playback of a tape with recorded user’s bits data.

• The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

• When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

: User’s bits are recorded during recording.

User’s bits are displayed during playback.

: User’s bits are not recorded during recording.

User’s bits are not displayed during playback.

BARS TIME

Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-

sec steps)

[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

OFF

BLACK TIME

PAGE BACK

Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)

[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

TC DUPLI. [DV]

HEADER REC

Sets how to record the timecode (TC) and user’s bits (UB) during IEEE1394 input of DV format.

OFF

: Records the TC/UB set in the camcorder.

: Records the TC/UB of the IEEE1394 input.

The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

MEMO

In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded regardless of the setting.

To make settings related to the HEADER REC function, align the cursor with this position, and then press the SHUT-

TER dial.

X See “HEADER REC Menu Screen” on page 75.

TIME/DATE

PAGE BACK

To make settings related to the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

X See “TIME/DATE Menu Screen” on page 76.

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

*1 This can be displayed and selected when 60/30 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

When 24 is set, this is fixed at “NON DROP” and “[NON DROP]” is displayed.

*2 This can be displayed and selected when 50/25 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

MENU SCREENS

TIME/DATE Menu Screen

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)

Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

DISPLAY

OFF

: Not displayed.

: Displayed.

OUTPUT CHAR.

Selects whether to display the menu screen or the warning display on the monitor connected to the video signal out-

put connector.

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.

OFF

: On-screen-display

: No on-screen-display

DISPLAY MODE

In the Camera mode, the date and time are displayed in accordance with the following settings.

In the VTR mode, if the DATE REC item is set to OFF, the date and time recorded on a tape are displayed in accor-

dance with the following settings.

LONG PAUSE TIME

Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protect mode (drum head rotation stopped) is engaged when the record-

standby condition continues.

3MIN

5MIN

: 3 minutes

: 5 minutes

BARS+CAM

BARS

: Date and time are always displayed.

: Date and time are displayed when the color bars are output.

: Date and time are displayed when the camera images are output.

* When used in a cold environment or when the stopped or STILL status continues, the setting will be 3 minutes or

less regardless of the setting on the menu.

CAM

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

* Normally, set “3MIN” and use this to prevent head clogging and tape damage.

DISPLAY STYLE

DATE STYLE

Selects the style for the date and time display.

ALARM VR LEVEL

Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the alarm sound.

The alarm sound is output through the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack.

DATE+TIME

DATE

TIME

: Date and time are displayed.

: Date only is displayed.

: Time only is displayed.

OFF

LOW

: Sound is not output.

: Alarm sound is soft.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

MIDDLE : Alarm sound is normal.

HIGH : Alarm sound is loud.

Selects the lighting method of the FRONT TALLY lamp during recording.

Selects the style for the date display.

YY/MM/DD

MM/DD/YY

DD/MM/YY

: Displayed in the format of year/month/date.

: Displayed in the format of month/date/year.

: Displayed in the format of date/month/year.

FRONT TALLY

BACK TALLY

FORMAT LED

BLINK

: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights

steadily during recording.

Variation Range: U model: MM/DD/YY E model: DD/MM/YY

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

OFF

: The lamp lights only during recording.

: The lamp is always off.

TIME STYLE

Selects the style for the time display.

Selects the lighting method of the BACK TALLY lamp during recording.

24 HOUR

12 HOUR

: Displays the time using the 24-hour system.

: Displays the time using the 12-hour system.

BLINK

: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights

steadily during recording.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

OFF

: The lamp lights only during recording.

: The lamp is always off.

SEC DISPLAY

Selects whether to display the seconds in the time display.

: Seconds are displayed.

Sets whether or not the [HDV/DV LED] h on page 15 lights for HDV format or DV format.

OFF

: Seconds are not displayed.

: Lights.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

OFF

: Does not light.

TIME SHIFT

Sets the clock OFFSET time. (1H steps)

Adds time to the built-in clock (time compensation) and displays it. The adjusted time is also recorded on the tape.

[Settings: –23H - –1H, OFF, +H - +23H]

PAGE BACK

To display the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

The TOP MENU screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

CLOCK ADJUST

PAGE BACK

To adjust the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

The date and time are set on the CLOCK ADJUST screen.

X See “Setting the Date and Time” on page 37.

The TC/UB/CLOCK menu returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

MENU SCREENS

OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen

This is not displayed in VTR mode.

You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN-

AGE menu screen.

Item

Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

•

Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read

immediately with the following read-only files.

LIVE HD30P: Ideal setting for HD30P format

LIVE HD25P: Ideal setting for HD25P format

CINEMA HD24P: Ideal setting for movie film shooting

* The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or reset.

Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, CAM2; SD mem-

ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files.

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 DV signal from this camcorder onto another device.

OFF

: Does not control the backup device.

SYNCRO : Controls the backup device in conjunction with the recording start/stop mode status on the camcorder,

and if there is no videocassette or if no tape remains for recording, controls the backup device in con-

junction with the REC trigger button and the lens VTR button on the camcorder.

•

SPLIT

: The REC trigger button on the right panel of the camcorder controls the backup device recording start/

stop. Set this when you want to control the timing of the recording on the camcorder and the backup

device separately.

•

Load saved files.

FILE MANAGE menu screen

You can set a SUB NAME for the file to be saved.

Reset the menu settings to the factory settings.

Initialize (format) an SD memory card.

When you set CANCEL for the LOAD, STORE, RESET

and FORMAT SD CARD items, these operations are not

executed.

SERIES : Automatically starts recording on a backup device that is on Pause when the tape on the camcorder has

less than 3 minutes remaining during shooting.

MEMO

• If you use the backup recording function on the BR-HD50, set this item to OFF.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.

MENU ALL RESET

Selects whether to reset the menu screen settings to initial settings.

The camera mode and VTR mode menu settings are reset. (The TC PRESET, UB PRESET, and CLOCK ADJUST

settings are not reset.)

•

A message is displayed in the LCD monitor or the view-

finder.

Execute

Complete

Error

: Displayed for 3 seconds

: Flashes (Error displays X See page 80.)

CANCEL

: The settings are not reset.

EXECUTE : The settings are reset.

MEMO

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.

• If the current menu settings and the factory settings have different FRAME RATE settings, “REBOOT!” is dis-

played for 3 seconds, the camcorder automatically turns off and then turns on.

If there is an error:

•

Press the STATUS button

screen.

Return to the normal

PAGE BACK

DRUM HOUR

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial once to return to the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.

•

Press the SHUTTER dial o Return to the FILE MAN-

AGE menu screen.

Displays the drum usage time.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.

The cursor (K) does not move to this item.

•

To exit the FILE MANAGE screen:

Move the cursor (K) to PAGE BACK and press the SHUT-

TER dial

FAN HOUR

Displays the fan motor usage time.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.

The cursor (K) does not move to this item.

press the STATUS button.

Execute

Complete

„ Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu

screen

Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU

screen.

Flashing

Error display

„ Loading a menu settings file

Select the LOAD FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

Error

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT

and press the SHUTTER dial.

•

The file name setting area flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to load and press

the SHUTTER dial.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the LOAD

Reboot display

item and press the SHUTTER dial.

•

EXECUTE flashes.

4. With EXECUTE selected, press the SHUTTER dial to

read the menu settings in the selected file.

If the current menu settings and the menu settings to be

loaded have different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is

displayed for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automat-

ically and then turns on.

MENU SCREENS

„ Resetting the menu settings to the fac-

tory settings

Select the RESET FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d)

„ Saving settings

Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

1. 2.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT

and press the SHUTTER dial.

•

The file name setting area for the file to be reset

flashes.

•

The file name setting area flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to save to, and

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the name of the file to

press the SHUTTER dial.

reset, and press the SHUTTER dial.

„ Setting a SUB NAME

If you do not want to set a SUB NAME, go to Step 5..

CAM1, CAM2, CURRENT (current settings)

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SUB

RESET item and press the SHUTTER dial.

NAME and press the SHUTTER dial.

•

EXECUTE flashes.

•

The first character in the file name flashes.

4. With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to reset

4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the character, and press

the settings.

the SHUTTER dial.

•

The second character in the file name flashes.

If the current menu settings and the factory settings have

different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is displayed

for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automatically and

then turns on.

Repeat Step 4. up through the eighth character.

Execute

Complete

5. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial.

When this happens, the SUB NAME initial value,

“[SCENE]” is displayed.

•

EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”)

flashes.

6. With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to save

MEMO

the menu settings to the selected file.

Even if CAM1 and CAM2 are reset, the current settings are

not reset.

To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”.

Settable Characters

Reboot display

„ Error displays

•

NO CARD:

No SD memory card is inserted.

Insert an SD memory card.

Space

„ Initializing (formatting) an SD memory

•

NO FORMAT:

card

The SD memory card is not initialized (formatted).

Initialize (format) the SD memory card.

Before initializing (formatting) a card:

•

NO ACCESS:

1Insert and remove the SD memory card with the power

There is a problem with the SD memory card.

Replace the SD memory card.

to the camcorder OFF.

Execute

Complete

2Disable write-protection on the SD memory card.

•

WRITE PROTECT:

3Check that an SD memory card has been inserted into

the camcorder.

The SD memory card may be write-protected.

Check that write-protection is disabled.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FOR-

•

CARD FULL:

Flashing

MAT SD CARD item and press the SHUTTER dial.

The SD memory card does not have enough free space.

Delete unwanted data or initialize (format) the card.

Error display

•

CANCEL flashes.

•

INVALID VIDEO FORMAT:

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, and when EXECUTE flashes,

A settings file for a video format that is not supported was

called up.

5. 6.

Error

press the SHUTTER dial to initialize (format) the card.

Settings files for video formats that are not supported can-

not be called up.

If there is an error:

Check items 2 and 3 in “Before initializing (formatting) a

card”.

•

READ ONLY FILE:

Indicates a read-only file.

Read-only files cannot be saved.

Execute

Complete

Flashing

Error display

Error

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

How to Use Skin Detail

„ 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. X See page 65.

While the skin detail function operates, the “SD” indicator is

displayed on the STATUS 0 and STATUS 1 screen in the

viewfinder or LCD monitor.

This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color

SHUTTER dial

areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin

tones.

„ Setting the skin detail function color and

USER

“SD” display

range

SHUTTER

ND FILTER

1. Display the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

In menu setting procedure

STATUS 0

OFF

TOP MENU screen

CAMERA PROCESS [1/2]

CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] o Select ADVANCED PRO-

CESS item.

STATUS

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the SKIN

„ Confirming the color tone area adjusted

with the Skin Detail function

When you push the ZEBRA switch on the front panel to “SKIN

AREA”, the skin detail function turns ON, and the color area

adjusted with the skin detail function is displayed in color in

the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

WHT.BAL

AUTO

COLOR ADJUST item and press the SHUTTER dial.

•

The SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen is displayed.

The entire screen becomes black and white, and only

the areas recognized by the skin detail function are dis-

played in color.

STATUS button

3. Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, press

the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch to skin

color detection mode.

MEMO

Cursor

When COLOR GAIN item on the ADVANCED PROCESS

menu screen is set to “OFF”, only the portion the skin detail

function is working is displayed in skin color.

X See page 67.

4. Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the

detection area frame is input.

To confirm the detection area, press the SHUTTER dial

and set SKIN COLOR DET. to STOP.

ZEBRA switch

•

The frame on the screen is the detection area for the

skin detail function.

The color within the detection area is recognized as the

color that the skin detail function will use.

If the color within the detection area is not recognized

as the color that the skin detail function will use,

“ERROR” is displayed on the screen.

CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen

5. If you want to change the range of colors recognized with

the skin color detection function, follow the steps below.

1Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

SKIN COLOR RANGE item and press the SHUTTER

dial.

ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen

o The setting area flashes and can be changed.

2Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow

the color range.

3. 4.

•

Set the range as you check the color display.

3To confirm the color range, press the SHUTTER dial.

The setting returns to its lit state.

•

Detection

area

6. To stop the SKIN COLOR ADJUST function, turn the

SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the PAGE BACK

item and press the SHUTTER dial.

SKIN COLOR ADJUST menu screen

Black and

white

presenta-

tion

Color

presenta-

tion

SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

Outputting color bars

Warnings and Responses

This camcorder can output three types of color bars, depend-

ing on the camera settings.

Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if

there is a problem on the VTR.

In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the

monitor speaker or PHONES jack.

NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the

SMPTE standard.

PAL standard

: Outputs color bars compliant with the

EBU standard.

FULL AUTO

switch

MEMO

This camcorder uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this happens, turn

the power off and then on again.

16:9 screen

: Outputs multi-format color bars.

To output color bars, make the following settings.

Display

Status

Action

1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.

60/30 24 INHIBIT

CHANGE FRAME

RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record- Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu

ed in 60/30, 24 frame HDV format is played back or it is in- screen to match the frames.

2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu

put into the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

X See page 62.

screen to “ON”. X See page 64.

60/30 INHIBIT

CHANGE FRAME

RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-

ed in 60/30 frame DV format is played back or it is input into

the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

•

Color bars are output.

USER button

„ Outputting color bars using the USER buttons

50/25 INHIBIT

CHANGE FRAME

RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-

corded in 50/25 frame HDV/DV format or it is input into the

IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.

2. Assign “BARS” to one of the USER1, 2 or 3 buttons.

X See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69.

24 INHIBIT CHANGE The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and, a tape record-

FRAME RATE MENU ed in 24 frame DV format is played back or it is input into

the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

3. Press the USER button to which “BARS” was assigned.

•

Color bars are output.

DV-60I INVALID!

DV-24P INVALID!

DV-24PA INVALID!

A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,

was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-

MEMO

VTR mode on the E model.

nector in VTR mode.

•

You can select whether to output an audio test signal dur-

DV-50I INVALID!

DV-25P INVALID!

A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or

back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in

ing color bar output using the TEST TONE item on the

AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X See page 70.

Color bars are not output when FULL AUTO mode is ON

or in VTR mode.

the U model.

VTR mode.

•

INVALID TAPE!

LP TAPE INVALID!

NO DV SIGNAL

NO HDV SIGNAL

COPY INHIBIT

REC INHIBIT

A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. Use a MiniDV videocassette.

Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode.

DV signal was not input.

This camcorder cannot record or play back in LP mode.

Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal.

Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal.

Cannot record a copyguarded signal.

HDV signal was not input.

Tried to record a copyguarded signal.

A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE) Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC.

was inserted.

NO TAPE

No videocassette tape is inserted.

Battery is low.

Insert a cassette tape.

LOW VOLTAGE

TAPE NEAR END

Charge the battery pack or replace it.

There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash- To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape.

es only when recording).

TAPE END

Displayed when the tape ends.

Replace the tape.

CHANGE 1394

SWITCH

Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set- Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and

ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.

Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode.

then on again.

SWITCH TO VTR

MODE

Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode.

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED

Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was Clean with a special head cleaning tape.

detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as X See page 7.

during playback and displayed.)

CLEANING TAPE!

Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted.

The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-

moved.

COPY GUARD!

Tried to play back a copyguarded tape.

Cannot play back a copyguarded tape.

Please contact your local dealer or JVC.

Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.

FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time.

PUSH CASSETTE

COVER

The videocassette cover is not firmly shut.

OTHERS

„ TALLY lamp

Warnings and Responses (Cont’d)

Blinks when remaining battery power or tape is low. (Only

in Camera mode)

•

Warning Indications for VTR Abnormalities

Error code

Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, the unit

self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose together

with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

Blinking Pattern

Remaining Battery/Tape

Slow blinking

(once per sec.)

• Remaining battery power is low.

• Remaining tape time is equivalent to less

than 3 minutes.

Fast blinking

(four times per sec.)

• Tape has run out.

• Irregularity has occurred in the VTR.

Warning

„ Alarm Sound

When remaining battery power becomes low, a warning

sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the

PHONES jack.

Error Code

Error Details

GY-HD100 Operation

Remedy

(In Camera mode only)

When an irregularity occurs in the VTR, a warning sound is

also output.

0201

Indicates dew formation (condensa- Operation stops. All opera- Leave the unit with the power ON, until

CONDENSATION ON DRUM tion).

tions are rejected.

the indication disappears.

3200

Tape cannot be loaded.

Switch the power OFF and then switch

it back 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.

Whether or not alarm sound should be output and the vol-

ume level are selected with the ALARM VR LEVEL item on

the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.

LOADING FAILURE

3300

Tape cannot be unloaded.

UNLOADING FAILURE

4100

Irregularity with eject operation.

„ Depending on the alarm conditions, the warning indicators

on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, the TALLY lamp,

and alarm sounds appear as shown in the following table.

CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE

5605 - 5609

DEFECTIVE TAPE

Tape is cut.

Operation stops.

Press the EJECT button to take out the

cassette.

5702

Tape end sensor error.

Tape beginning sensor error.

Drum rotation error.

Operation stops. All opera- Switch the power OFF and then switch

TAPE END DET. ERROR

tions are rejected.

it back 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.

5802

TAPE BEGIN DET. ERROR

7001

DRUM MOTOR FAILURE

7101

Capstan rotation error.

Supply reel rotation error.

Take up reel rotation error.

CAP MOTOR FAILURE

7202 - 7203

SUPPLY REEL FAILURE

7302 - 7303

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE

7305

Take up reel rotation error when un-

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE

8000

Tape problem detected.

EMERGENCY TAPE!

TURN POWER OFF.

System error when power is turned on. HDV/DV LED, VTR indicator Turn off the power and let the unit sit

TURN BACK ON LATER.

and TALLY lamp flash. Only for sometime before turning it back on.

POWER switch operation is

accepted.

Alarm Indications on LCD Monitor/

TALLY lamp

Alarm Sound

Condition

Viewfinder Screen

VTR alarm indication

(Example)

Dew formation (condensation) or error has oc-

curred in the VTR.

About 3 min. before tape end

(displayed during recording).

Tape end

(displayed during recording).

Remaining battery power is low.

Display symbols

: Blinking once per second.

: Sound interrupted once per second.

: Blinking four times per second.

: Continuous sound.

OTHERS

Troubleshooting

How to Display the Hour Meter

The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the

DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH-

ERS [2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on this camcorder.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. X See page 7.

Symptoms

Remedy

• Is power supply connected correctly?

OTHERS [2/2] menu screen

Power cannot be switched ON.

• 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.

1. Turn the POWER switch ON.

2. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second to display

Drum usage hours (h)

the TOP MENU screen.

Recording is not possible.

• Is the REC LOCK switch on the hundle set to ON?

• Is the switch on cassette set to “REC”? If it is set to “SAVE”, set it to “REC”.

• The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)

While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the

CAM indicator.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the OTHERS.. item, and

press the SHUTTER dial.

The OTHERS [1/2] menu screen is displayed.

4. Select the NEXT PAGE item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu

Camera image does not appear on LCD monitor or in viewfind- • The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)

screen and press the SHUTTER dial.

Fan motor usage hours (h)

er.

While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output.

Press the CAM/VTR switch upward to turn on the VTR indicator.

The OTHERS [2/2] menu screen is displayed.

„ OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen

Image shown on LCD monitor or in viewfinder is dark or blurred. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.

• Is the ND filter knob set to 2?

• Is the iris closed?

• Is the shutter speed too fast?

• Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?

DRUM HOUR item : Displays the drum usage hours.

FAN HOUR item

: Displays the fan motor usage hours.

5. To return to the normal screen display, do one of the fol-

lowing:

Playback does not start when the play button is pressed.

Cannot play back.

• In the Camera mode, is “STOP” indicated as the VTR operation mode indica-

tor?

When “STBY” is indicated, press the STOP button to display “STOP”.

•

Press the STATUS button.

•

Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item

on the TOP MENU screen and press the SHUTTER

dial.

• Is the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen set to a setting oth-

er than AUTO?

If this menu item and the tape format do not match, the tape cannot be played

back.

Cannot input an HDV/DV signal.

Noise interferes with playback video.

Sound is not output during playback.

• Is the camcorder in VTR mode? (Is the VTR indicator lit?)

• Is the IEEE1394 switch set correctly?

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

• Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head clean-

ing tape. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape” on page 7.

(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.

• Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO menu screen set to CH3/4?

To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.

Noise appears when playing back a tape recorded on another • When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording,

unit.

this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.

• Are you trying to play back a tape recorded in HDV 1080i format? This cam-

corder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format.

[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.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

The transient section between scenes recorded on other units

and those recorded on the GY-HD100 may appear disturbed.

The front section’s audio level control doesn’t work.

• Is the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch set to “AUTO”?

• Is the FULL AUTO switch set to “ON”?

[European Union]

Cannot initialize (format) the SD memory card.

• Is the SD memory card write-protected? X See page 30.

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.

Battery alarm is displayed even if a fully charged battery pack • Is the battery pack old?

is put in.

Cassette cannot be ejected after the power is turned ON.

• The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power volt-

age.

Time code or user’s bits data not displayed.

• Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen set to OFF?

If so, set to ON.

The date and time are not displayed or recorded.

• Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF?

Set to ON when the data should be displayed and recorded.

• Is the date and time setting made? X See “Setting and Displaying the Date

and Time” on page 36–37.

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 recy-

cling 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.

OTHERS

[ACCESSORIES]

[AC ADAPTER SECTION]

Specifications

[General]

Power requirements : DC 7.2 V, W 2.3 A

Lens

: 1

Power

: USA and Canada: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

European countries: AC 220 V to 240

V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

[VTR section]

Video

Microphone

AC Adapter

: 1

Battery pack

DC cable

Power cord

Core Filter

Clamp Filter

Audio cable

SD memory card

Instruction Manual

Warranty Card

(USA and Canada only)

: 1

Other countries: AC 110 V to 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption : 23 W

Output power : DC 7.2 V, 1.2 A (charge)

DC 7.2 V, 2.3 A (VTR)

Operating tempera- : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Power consumption : Approx. 16.5 W (in the Record mode)

Recording format

: 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 576/50p,

480/60p (GY-HD100U/HD100E/

HD101E), 480/24p, 480/60i (GY-

HD100U), 576/25p, 576/50i (GY-

HD100E/HD101E)

: 1 Approx. 2 m

: 1 Approx. 2 m (U model only)

: 2 Approx. 2 m (E model only)

: 2

: 1

Dimensions

Mass

: 235 (W) × 232 (H) × 341 (D) mm

: 3.3 (7.3 lbs.) (including lens

(Th16×5.5BRMU), viewfinder, bat-

tery pack, microphone and tape)

Temperature

Operating

Storage

Video Format:

[HDV]

Video signal record- : HDV720p format, 8-bit, 19.7 Mbps

ing format

ture

[when charging, 10°C to 35°C (50°F

to 95°F)]

: 122 (W) × 51 (H) × 92 (D) mm

(4-4/5" × 2" × 3-3/5")

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

: –20°C to 60°C (–4F° to 140°F)

Dimensions

Mass

Humidity

Operating

Storage

: 30% to 80% RH

: 85% RH or less

Compression

: MPEG-2 video (profile

MP@H-14)

level:

: Approx. 280 c (Main body only)

[DV]

Video signal record- : DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps

ing format

For details, consult your JVC dealer.

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

[Camera section]

Image pickup device : 1/3" interline-transfer CCDs

Compression

: DV compression, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0

(PAL)

Color separation

optical system

: F1.4, 3-color separation prism

Audio:

[HDV]

Number of total pixels : Approx. 1,110,000 pixels

Color bars

: SMPTE/EBU type Sync system:

Audio signal record- : MPEG1 Audio Layer II

ing format

[DV]

Internal sync (built-in SSG)

: 1/3" bayonet system

: 1/4ND, +1/16ND

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm)

Lens mount

ND filter

Audio signal record- : 16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM

Gain

: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, ALC

ing format

for 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz PCM

for 4 channels

Electronic shutter

Standard value

: 59.94 Hz (GY-HD100U)/50 Hz (GY-

HD100E/HD101E)

Usable tape

: MiniDV tape

Tape speed

: 18.8 mm/sec.

Fixed values

: 7.5

10,000 Hz, 11 steps (HDV

Record/play time

: 63 minutes (with an M-DV63PROHD

tape)

HD30p/HDV SD60p/DV 60i mode:

GY-HD100U only), 6.25 - 10,000 Hz,

11 steps (HDV HD25p/HDV SD50p/

DV 50i mode: GY-HD100E/HD101E

only), 6 - 10,000 Hz, 12 steps (HDV

HD24p/DV 24p: GY-HD100U only),

6.25 - 10,000 Hz, 11 steps (DV 25p:

GY-HD100E/HD101E only)

[Connectors]

Analog composite output

: 1.0

(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced

(RCA)

Analog component output

: 1.0

(RCA)

: 0.7

(RCA)

(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced

Variable scan

: 60.19

1,998.0 Hz (HDV HD30p/

HDV 60p), 50.20 - 1,973.6 Hz (HDV

HD25p/HDV SD50p/DV 50i), 48.11 -

1,998.0 Hz (HDV 24p/DV 24p: GY-

HD100U only)

P^B/PR

Audio inputs

Mic

: –60 dBs, 3 kohms, balanced (XLR),

+48 V output for phantom power sup-

ply

Dynamic range

: 300% or more

Line

Audio outputs

: +4 dBs, 10 kohms, balanced (XLR)

: –8 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced

(stereo mini-jack)

Earphone jack

: –17 dBs to –60 dBs, 8-ohm imped-

ance (stereo mini-jack ×2)

IEEE1394 connector : 6-pin

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

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