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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HM790U
GY-HM790CHU
GY-HM790E
GY-HM790CHE
* The illustration shows the GY-HM790E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached.
* GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790CHE does not come with a lens.
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Introduction FOR USA These aregeneral IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 1. Readall of theseinstructions. Save theseinstructions for lateruse. 2. 3. All warnings on the productand in the operating instructionsshouldbeadhered to. 4. Unplug thisappliancesystem from the wall outletbefore cleaning. Do notuse liquid cleaners oraerosol cleaners.Usea damp cloth for cleaning. Do notuseattachments not recommendedby theappliance manufactureras they m
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POUR CANADA Safety Precautions ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. FOR USA AND CANADA AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE CAUTION PROBLEME. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC présence d’une “tensio
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Introduction Safety Precautions Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] (continued) FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Attention: Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video Thissymbol is only valid in the European appliances and can be used in the following environments: Union. ● Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built Thissymbol indicates that
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Introduction Contents Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format . . .38 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos . . . . . . . . . . .39 Introduction Adjusting the Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Main F
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Configuring Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Saving Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Basic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Resetting Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Display and Description of the Menu Screen . . . . . . . .70 Text Input with Software Ke
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Introduction Main Features Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy Editing Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2 codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer. This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these High Resolution via Triplex Offset images. 2.5k x 1.4k pixels are generated with the Triplex Offset, and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and 1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the propri
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Precautions for Proper Use Application Software Provided The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or Macintosh computers and for checking the video images. (For MP4 file format) The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder Storage and Usage Locations comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other Allowable ambient temperature and humidity application software as well as their user guides. Be sure to use this unit within the all
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Introduction Precautions for Proper Use Others Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the (continued) card slot. Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires. Maintenance Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power Turn off the power before performing any maintenance. cable during recording or playback. Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not The camera recorder ma
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Handling of SDHC Cards Characteristic CCD Phenomena The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC Smear and blooming card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking during data access (such as recording, playback, or (called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) and AC adapter during acc
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Introduction Operation Mode This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode. The AUX mode is only available on GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U. Media Mode Camera Mode [CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button IEEE1394 Camera Mode Mode [CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button [GENLOCK/AUX] Selection Switch [CAM/MEDIA] SD Card Mode Selection Button Playback Button Playback Thumbnail Displ
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Operation Operation Mode Mode Description Indicator Camera Camera Blue This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Mode Mode Memo : ● Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you can
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Introduction Names of Parts N ML K J Viewfinder (A Page 13) A B FGH I LCD Monitor (A Page 13) Zoom Lens (A Page 16) Side Control Panel (A Page 12) CDE A Front Tally Lamp (A Page30, 94) J Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (A Page 27) B Viewfinder Cable Clamp (A Page 21) K Shoe For mounting separately sold lights and accessories. C [ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (A Page 20) [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch L Microphone Holder Lock Knob (A Page 21) (A Page80) M Microphone Holder (
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W a ZY X W V O P Battery Adapter (A Page 22) SDHC Slot (A Page 15) Q R S T U Side Terminal (A Page 14) O Back Tally Lamp (A Page30, 94) X [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button (A Page37) P [PHONES] Earphone Connector ( 3.5) (A Page 47) Y Record Button Lock Switch Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger Q [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector) button Z. (A Page 21) Memo : R [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio
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Introduction Memo : Names of Parts (continued) ● Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in the menu. (A Page 79) ● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. (A Page 70 [Operation Buttons]) E [MENU] Menu Button (A Page 70) Side Control Panel F [ND FILTER]
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Memo : LCD Monitor ● When [Camera Function] menu B [Switch Set] B [AE LEVEL] is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped button (H I) is used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec. (A Page 60 [Variable Frame Rec]) (A Page 80 [AE LEVEL]) During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 61) Th
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Introduction H [PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC) Names of Parts (continued) (A Page 122) I [DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (A Page 22) Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an AC adapter. J [REMOTE] Remote Terminal (A Page 131) Side Terminal K [HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC) (A Page 122) B A L [AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Output Terminal (RCA) C Output terminal for audio signals. D ● Input audio signals are output during Camera mode. Q E ● Playback au
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SD Slot Rear (A Page31) E D A A C A B B C A Card Slot A Status Indicator A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2) For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately). B [SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button Note : For switching SDHC cards. ● Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand C SDHC Card Cover the weight of this camera recorder. ● If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera D
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IRIS A M T W RET REC Introduction G Zoom Servo Control Lever Names of Parts (continued) To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set the [ZOOM] switch M to ASERVOB. ● Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when AWB is pressed. ● Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when ATB is pressed. ● Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard. Zoom Lens H Iris Mode Switch (Supplied with GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only) A : Auto iris operation mode. CANON KT
