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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
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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) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions FOR EUROPE WARNING: WARNING: FOR USA AND CANADA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection CAUTION TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS requirements of the corresponding European Directives. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and AP
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MAIN FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E •This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format. •Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking ACCESSORIES and GY-HD101E HD CAMERA RECORDER. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini- The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. These instructions are for the GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E and tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback GY-HD101E. The text mainly d
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CONTENTS CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SHOOTING OPERATION FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 •Turni
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION •Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power •The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat- Precautions for Proper Use Routine and Periodical Mainte- cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape ing environment and method. Therefore, the above data •Supply voltage may be damaged. should be considered as a reference. nance •The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set Time management Make sure that the power is between 6.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION For recording and storing videotapes in Battery Pack to be Used Condensation Characteristic CCD Phenomena the best condition The GY-HD100 can use any of the following batteries. •If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then Smear and Blooming Observe the following instructions for the best recording and •BN-V428, BN-V438 carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce storage of vide
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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 A: Activates the auto iris feature. viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor- M:Allows manual iris control. Th16 x 5.5BRMU dance with the menu settings made for the video signal. 32 1 8Momentary auto iris button This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust- When
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 3Shoulder belt hooks 4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch Rear Section LCD Door Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time 4LCD monitor code run mode when the preset mode is selected. Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. It is also used for displaying the following: FREE
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch f[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording) Right Side Section You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but- Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is Start and stop recording using this button. tons. insufficient illumination on the subject. (This works together with the REC trigger button on the top Use them to switch shooti
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 6Cassette cover 8[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording) Left Side Section Top Section Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 17 located on the top Start and stop recording using this button. section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the (This works together with the REC trigger button on the videocassette. 5 6 right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.) 2345 6 9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch CAUTIO
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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, mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic e[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the follow- adjustment of FAS is completed. This switch is used
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) No. Item Contents 2 VTR mode indication STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode) REC : During recording Status Screens in the Camera Mode PLAY : During playback FF : During fast forward 1 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 spee
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS No. Item Contents Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) 5 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.) 12 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. 3 6 Audio level
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Status Screen in VTR MODE Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 9 STATUS 2 Screen STATUS 3 Screen 7 8 •STATUS 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. No. Item Contents Indication Indication Contents 1 VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. You can switch this display
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LCD BRIGHT CAM/VTR AUDIOSELECT TC CH-1 CH-2 DISPLAY GENE. AUTO TC MANU FR RE E C E UB REGEN CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The LCD monitor and the viewfinder (VF) display are on or off Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) depending on whether the LCD monitor is open or closed as well as normal or inverted, as shown below. Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display The AUTO WHIT
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PREPARATIONS 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. Pin Hole COMPONENT CABLE 4. Connect the cable connector. RCA pin EARPHONE 5. Clamp the lens cable. COMPOSITE CABLE MONITOR CAUTION RCA pin •Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete MICROPHONE AUDIO CABLE tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed MV-P615U St
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PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Inserting an SD Memory Card AC Operation By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menu The GY-HD100 is operable with AC power supply or battery settings and camera settings for this camcorder. pack. POWER lamp X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79. Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply. Check that the POWER switch is OFF. Cutout 1.After making sure that the power switches of the GY- Inserting an SD Memory Card HD100 and of the AC ada
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PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Remaining Battery Power Display Operating Time with Battery Pack Battery Operation When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approxi- LCD monitor/Viewfinder Charging the Battery Pack mate continuous operating time is as follows AC outlet AC cord Before use the battery pack should be charged using the pro- Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C) vided AC Adapter. BN-V428 Approx. 40 minutes *Be sure to pull the DC cable out of the AC adapter w
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON Loading/Unloading the Cassette REC/SAVE Tape window CH-1 BOTH CH-2 ON OFF switch DISPLAY VTR MONITOR SELECT FULL AUTO EJECT switch VTR indicator Cassette holder VF BRIGHT USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 SHUTTER ND FILTER LCD BRIGHT CAM/VTR 2 - + 1 MENU OFF AUDIO SELECT TC CH-1 CH-2 DISPLAY GENE. ProHD AUTO TC FREE REC MANU UB STATUS REGEN WHT.BAL AUTO AUTO AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 ON OFF POWER switch POWER REC Cassette co
