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GY-HD100/GY-HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER
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INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
FOR OPERATION
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
HD CAMERA RECORDER
PLAYBACK MODE
USING EXTERNAL
INSTRUCTIONS
COMPONENTS
GY-HD100
MENU SCREENS
GY-HD101
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
* The illustration shows the GY-HD100/GY-
HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this
provided lens, viewfinder,
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e_hd100.book Page 0 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM
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e_hd100.book Page I Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus (includ- ing amplifiers) th
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e_hd100.book Page II Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM Important Safety Instructions WARNING: FOR USA AND CANADA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC- CAUTION TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN This unit should be used with 7V DC only. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. use any other power source.
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e_hd100.book Page III Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM Important Safety Instructions FOR EUROPE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. can be used in the following environments: This unit should be used with 7V DC only. residential area (in hou
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e_hd100.book Page 2 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E ACCESSORIES 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 on
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e_hd100.book Page 3 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM MAIN FEATURES • This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format. • Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini- The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an or SD (Standar
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e_hd100.book Page 4 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 • Turning the Power ON INTRODUCTION • Turning the Power OFF Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading/Unloading the Cassett
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e_hd100.book Page 5 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTENTS SHOOTING OPERATION FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 • If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Outputting color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 • Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby OTHERS Mode (Recording Check Function) HEADER REC Function
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e_hd100.book Page 6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM INTRODUCTION • Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power Precautions for Proper Use cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may be damaged. • Supply voltage • The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set Make sure that the power is between 6.5 V and 7.9 V DC. If lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting. the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased • When the unit is not in use, be
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e_hd100.book Page 7 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM INTRODUCTION • The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat- Routine and Periodical Mainte- ing environment and method. Therefore, the above data should be considered as a reference. nance Time management The GY-HD100 incorporates precision mechanical parts, The accumulated running time of the unit can be confirmed which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as the unit is with the hour meter display (which shows the accumulat
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e_hd100.book Page 8 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM INTRODUCTION For recording and storing videotapes in Battery Pack to be Used the best condition The GY-HD100 can use any of the following batteries. Observe the following instructions for the best recording and • BN-V428, BN-V438 storage of videotapes. • 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 • Use JVC’s videocass
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e_hd100.book Page 9 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM INTRODUCTION Condensation Characteristic CCD Phenomena • If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then Smear and Blooming carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and vertical streaking (called “smear”) when shooting an be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referred extremely bright ligh
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e_hd100.book Page 10 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 7IRIS mode switch ZOOM Lens (Optional) A : Activates the auto iris feature. M : Allows manual iris control. Th16 x 5.5BRMU 8Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this but- 3 2 1 ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only. 9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control For adjusting the iris operation speed. MEMO If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur.
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e_hd100.book Page 11 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch 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. 32 1 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. • The default value i
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e_hd100.book Page 12 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 3Shoulder belt hooks Rear Section Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. 4LCD monitor Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. It is also used for displaying the following: • Menu Setting screens 1 • Characters showing the whether the GY-HD100 is set to shooting mode or VTR playback mode 2 • Date and time and time code • Audio level meter 3 • Warning indications, etc. X See p
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e_hd100.book Page 13 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch LCD Door 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. 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 5 1 set
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e_hd100.book Page 14 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons Right Side Section You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- tons. 2 1 Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X See page 69. 5 4 3 7 6 j i MEMO VF BRIGHT • The USER buttons work together with the menu settings. 8 • When a menu screen is being displayed, they also func- US
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e_hd100.book Page 15 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch f[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording) Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is Start and stop recording using this button. insufficient illumination on the subject. (This works together with the REC trigger button on the top The boosting level differs depending on the switch position and the lens VTR trigger button.) as follows: When “SPLIT”
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e_hd100.book Page 16 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6Cassette cover Left Side Section Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 17 located on the top section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the 2345 6 videocassette. CAUTION 7 To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the cover open for 8 extended periods of time. 9 7Viewfinder connector (6-pin) Connect the cable from the viewfinder he
