JVC GY-HD251, GY-HD250 User Manual

GY-HD250/GY-HD251

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

HD CAMERA RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HD250 GY-HD251

PREPARATIONS

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING OPERATION

PLAYBACK MODE

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

MENU SCREENS

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

LST0440-001A

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

For Cu stomer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

*The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder and microphone attached.

LST0440-001A

Important Safeguards

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 (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug id damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 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 appliance.

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION:

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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 CONDITIONS: (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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V. ATTENTION : Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur le cadre inférieur de l’unité.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.

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.”

Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

FOR EUROPE

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:

z residential area (in houses) z commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres z urban outdoors

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following length:

Camera

Port Cable Length

DC IN Exclusive Cable 2 m

VIDEO Coaxial Cable 3 m

Y, P

B, PR Coaxial Cable 3 m

AUDIO INPUT1, INPUT2

AUDIO OUT CH1, CH2

Phones1, 2 Exclusive Cable 2 m

IEEE1394 (HDV/DV)

GENLOCK/AUX IN Coaxial Cable 3 m

HD/SD-SDI Coaxial Cable 3 m

REMOTE Exclusive Cable 5 m

STUDIO Exclusive Cable 1 m

Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, 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.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O. Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany

Shielded Cable 3 m

Exclusive Cable 4.5 m

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.

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.”

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

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Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD250U/CHU and GY-HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are for the GY-HD250U/CHU and GYHD251E/CHE.

• A lens is included with the GY-HD250U and GY-H D251E.

• A lens is not included with the GY-HD250CHU and GYHD251CHE.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD250U/CHU is marked by “(U model only)”. Information applicable only to the GY-HD251E/CHE is marked by “(E model only)”.

This device is a HDV/DV video system format camera recorder. Videocassettes marked with the A symbol can be used.

The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-HD250/GY-HD25 1) are recorded or played back on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

• The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this device may appear disturbed.

• Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors.

• This device 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 recommend 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 this device or the videocassette.

* All product names in this manual are trademarks or regis-

tered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as ™, ® and © are not used in this manual.

ACCESSORIES

(Excluding the CHU/CHE

model)

Lens

X See pages 10 and 33

Core Filter

For Viewfinder Cable

X Seepage33

SD memory card

X Seepage34

X See pages 36, 64 and 67

Microphone

X See page 33

Clamp Filters ×4

For DC (×2)/Audio/

IEEE1394 Cable

Tripod base

(Provided only for U model)

X See page 35

MAIN FEATURES

• GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording formats within HDV format. HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan)

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p) HDV and are trademarks o f Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

• 24p mode shooting function In HDV format, it records in 24p mode. It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and converts the images to 60 frames. Component output is converted to 60 frames during playback as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also supported. It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film.

• 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.

• 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.

• Cross-convert video output You can output converted video from the video output connectors. You can select this in a menu screen.

• Outputs composite, component, Y/C separate and RGB signals as analog video in DV format. Outputs composite and component signals in HDV format.

• Features HD/SD SDI output terminals Outputs serial digital HD and SD signals.

• Focus assist function Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

• User buttons added Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions.

• External video signal input enabled Records composite video signals from an external source.

• GENLOCK input terminal Input BB (Black Burst) or HD Tri-sync signals. SC phase and HD/SD H phase adjustments can be performed.

• Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record the time code and user’s bits.

• Time code input/output terminal and slave lock function Slave lock to an external time code generator connected to the time code input terminal. The time code output terminal outputs built-in time code generator data.

• Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.

• Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the pl ayback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in this device.

• Recording check function for convenient recording review function

• Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for highquality picture 1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV highquality picture.

• Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame.

• Safety Zone indication in viewfinder

• Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder

• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminates the need for troublesome switch or filter operations by automatically providing a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions that change as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

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

• IEEE1394 connector 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.)

• 1/3" bayonet type lens

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

• Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial, making it very easy to use.

• Variable scan shutter There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.

• Slow shutter 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.

• Connect to KA-HD250 Studio Kit and use as a studio camera.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

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

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

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

ZOOM Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

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

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

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

Top Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Recording and Image Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder . . . . 22

Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Status Screens in the Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status Screen in VTR MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor. . . . . 29

Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only)

Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Alarm Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) . . . . . . . .30

Switching between the LCD Screen and

Viewfinder Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

PREPARATIONS

Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Attaching the Microphone (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

How to Attach the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Taking out the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

About SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided only for U model)

AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

. . . 8

. . . .30

. . . . . 35

Charging the Built-in Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Precautions for the Battery Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Remaining Battery Power Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operating Time with Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Precautions for the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning the Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Loading/Unloading the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Cassette Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Unloading the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting and Displaying the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting the Date and Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen . . . . . . . .42

Displaying Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Displayed Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector . . . .43

Presetting and Recording of Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Presetting time code data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Presetting user’s bit data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data . . . . . 45

Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen . . . . . . . .46

Recording Time Codes in Continuation of

Time Codes Recorded on Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playing Back Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Synchronizing with the Time Code of

the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit . . . . . .48

Synchronizing with an External Time Code Generator . . .49

Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Back Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Full Auto White Balance (FAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

White Shading Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting the FRAME RATE Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Audio Input Signal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector. . . . . . . . .56

Selecting the audio signal input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Adjusting Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Monitoring Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

SHOOTING OPERATION

Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

If the Record-Standby Mode Continues . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode

(Recording Check Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

PLAYBACK MODE

Playback Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Fast-Forward, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Outputting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connecting the Video Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Recording Composite Video Signals from

an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using GENLOCK Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Dubbing with AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

HDV/DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) . . . 71

MENU SCREENS

Menu Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

TOP MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

SWITCH MODE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

HEADER REC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

TIME/DATE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

GENLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen . . . . . . .100

Loading a menu settings file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings

Initializing (formatting) an SD memory card . . . . . . . . 102

. . . .102

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Outputting Color Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

OTHERS

Warnings and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

How to Display the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper Use

• Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased noise may occur.

• Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to 80%. Using this device 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.

• 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 television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.

• 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.

• Avoid using or placing this device in places;

• 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;

• subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;

• also do not leave this device for long hours in a parked

car under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.

• Do not leave this device where it is subject to radiation or X-rays or where corrosive gasses occur.

• Protect this device from being splashed with water (especially when shooting in the rain).

• Protect this device 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.

• Protect this device against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

• Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.

• Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the playback picture and the EE picture.

• Use this device in an upright position. If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate, adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on circumstances the tape may also be damaged.

• Vibrations Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound may be disturbed during VTR playback in locations subjected to strong vibrations.

• Precautions for transportation Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object.

• Remove the videocassette before transporting this device.

• Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover when this device is not to be used for a long period.

• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may be damaged.

• The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.

• When this device 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 prevent 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.

• 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 The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufactured 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. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the tape.

• If you use this device continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily 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 this device in a cold location, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. 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 damage to the mechanism.

• To prevent damage to the connectors, use this device with the connector covers on when you are not using the video/ audio signal output connectors.

CAUTION

• Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or other strong light source.

• Eye damage could result.

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

may collect inside this device and cause damage or a fire.

• When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in damage.

Routine and Periodical Maintenance

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as this device is used. After this device 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 penetrates 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, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough for cleaning the entire tape transport mechanism, so it is also recommended to apply periodical maintenance (inspection) to prevent 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 professional video equipment at your nearest JVCauthorized service agent.

Head Cleaning

• 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 head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture or sound may be interrupted.

• 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 LCD monitor, and in the viewfinder during playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section.

Periodical Maintenance

Contents : Check or re place the following mechanical parts

according to the running time.

Usage Time 500H 1000H 1500H 2000H

Drum assembly (including heads)

Tape guides, rollers GEEF Belt gears HEE F Drive parts HHE F

G: Clean, check and adjust. E: Clean and check. Replace as required. F: Replace.

Block Noise

GEEF

• The maintenance contents vary depending on the operating environment and method. Therefore, the data in the chart should be considered as a reference.

Time management The accumulated running time of this device 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 111.

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.

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.

1. Insert the cleaning tape.

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 this device enters the STOP mode.)

2. Do no t use the tape more than four times at the most for

each cleaning.

 Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head

cleaning.

Running

Operating environment

Yardstick for use of cleaning tape

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

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

Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature

Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for

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

Low temperature

0°C to 10°C 10°C to 35°C 35°C to 40°C

1 to 2 times every 5 hours

cleaning should be conducted at intervals half of those given in the chart above.

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.

(10°C to 35°C).

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.

disappear after repeated head cleanings, the recording tape may be abnormal. Avoid excessive repeated use of the head cleaning tape.

Room temperature

1 to 2 times every 20 to 30 hours

High temperature

1 to 2 times every 5 hours

INTRODUCTION

Battery Pack to be Used

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can use any of the following batteries. (Factory setting)

U model: Anton Bauer battery E model: IDX battery

Recommended batteries

U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) E model: Endura-7 (IDX)

CAUTION

Use only the recommended batteries. If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fall out depending on the way the HD camera recorder is used.

Videocassette to be Used

• Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A

symbol.

• Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD

* Do not use M-DV80.

• Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.

• Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being completely wound, as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to the beginning before placing a cassette into storage.

• Store videocassettes in a place with little humidity and good ventilation where mould does not form.

• 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.

• 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.

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

M-DV63PROHD

Switch

For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes.

• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below.

Recording

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

Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35%

Hourly tempera-

ture change

Hourly humidity

change

• 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-totape 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, pressure from other tapes can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges.

Less than

10°C

Less than

10%

Storage

Short period

(Up to 10

Long period

years)

(Over 10

years)

Condensation

• If this device 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 (dew). 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.

• Condensation occurs in the following cases:

• When this device is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place.

• When a room heater has just

started or when this device is exposed directly to cold air from an air conditioner.

• When this device is placed in a

very humid place.

Do not leave the videocassette inserted when moving the camera under conditions where the temperature environment changes. After moving this device, do not use until the internal parts have stabilized.

• “CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs in this device.

Keep the power on until the warning message disappears.

• Pay attention to condensation even before the condensation indication appears. As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indication may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after condensation has formed inside. In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 23 hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and then to be dissolved.

• To prevent condensation When moving this device from one place to another where the temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the videocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, and then move it to a new environment. To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environment before using it.

Head drum

Video tape

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

Smear and Blooming 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 device 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.

Monitor screen

Moire or Aliasing Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect or a banding in fine mesh patterns.

White dots High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce the effect of white dots in the image. This condition is conspicuous especially when gain is applied. This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this device under conditions where the temperature of this device does not increase.

Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object

High luminous object (Electric light, sunlight, etc.)

Blooming Blurring in highlight

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

ZOOM Lens

The zoom lens is not provided with the GY-HD250CHU or the GY-HD251CHE.

Th16 × 5.5BRMU

1FOCUS ring

Manual focus ring.

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”.

3IRIS ring

Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the Iris Mode switch 7 to “A”.

4[VTR] VTR trigger button

To start/stop shooting.

5[RET] Return video button

You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR from the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connector while this button is pressed. When the camera control unit is connected, you can monitor the return video signal on the viewfinder while this button is pressed. You cannot monitor from the LCD monitor or video output terminal. 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. X Seepage86.

RET

M A

789

MACRO

6ZOOM servo control lever

To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the ZOOM knob b to “S”.

• 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.

7IRIS mode switch

A : Activates the auto iris feature. M : Allows manual iris control.

8Momentary auto iris button

When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this button 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. To avoid the phenomena described above, perform adjustment again.

0FILTER thread

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.

aZOOM servo connector

Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.

b[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob

S : Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom

servo control lever 6.

M : Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the

zoom lever/ring 2.

cBACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw

For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw knob after adjustment. X See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 51.

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 maximum 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.

CAUTION

• The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring, be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the macro ring.

• After the required operation, be sure to return the macro focusing ring to the normal position.

X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 33. X See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 51.

Front Section

1Shoe

Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and accessories.

2Knob

This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.

3Microphone holder

Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a separately sold microphone. X See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 33.

4Front tally lamp

This lamp lights up when the GY-HD250/GY-HD25 1 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.

• 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. X Seepage96.

5[LENS] Lens control connector

Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.

Function

No.

1 Return switch 7 Iris position

2 VTR trigger 8 IRIS A/R INPUT

3 GND 9 EXTENDER position

Lens AUTO/MANU control

5 IRIS control 11 –

6 +12V DC 12 –

Function

No.

10 ZOOM position

6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch

When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accordance with the menu settings made for the video signal. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed during color bar display when this switch is set to ON.

• The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level can be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/ VF[1/4] menu screen. X See page 89.

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. X See “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 103. * 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[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 automatically adjusted. * It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto

white balance and color bar modes. X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 52.

8Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever

Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlockwise 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” on page 33.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Rear Section

1Back tally lamp

• 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. X See page 96.

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[2/2] menu screen and MONITOR SELECT switch d on page 19. The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor volume control 3 on page 14.

MEMO

• 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 d on page 19 to BOTH. Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen to STEREO.

3Shoulder belt hooks

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

• Characters showing the whether the GY-HD250/GYHD251 is set to shooting mode or VTR playback mode

• Date and time and time code

• Audio level meter

• Warning indications, etc.

X Seepage22.

LCD Door

LCD BRIGHT

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

This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor display.

• 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 setting to the standard setting.

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.

AUTO : The audio level is automatically adjusted

MANU : Allows you to adjust the audio leve ls using

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[3/4] menu screen is set to ON.)

TC : Set to this position to display time code values. UB : Set to this posit ion to display the user’s bits values.

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUTO MANU

according to the input level. When excessive audio is input, the limiter works to suppress the audio level. The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL area f on page 15 lights.

the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume controls f on page 15. Set AUDIO LIMITER on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen to use limiter functions when excessive audio is input. X See “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 87.

CAM/VTR

GENE.

CH-2

DISPLAY

FREE

REC

REGEN

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.

FREE : The preset mode is selected, and the time

REC : The preset mode is selected, and the time

REGEN : Regeneration mode, in which this device

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. * If this setting is used when recording

scenes one after another, the time codes become discontinuous at the transition points between scenes.

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.

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.

MEMO

• This switch is enabled when TCG SOURCE on the TC/ UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to INTERNAL.

• Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu.

X See page 44. X See “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 93.

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 f on page 19 displays the following statuses. While the mode is being switched : Flashing In VTR mode : Lit In camera mode : Off

• 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 0 on page 16.

• When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the Camera mode.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Right Side Section

STATUS

WHT.BAL

OFF

POWER

VF BRIGHT

USER 3USER 2USER 1

AUTO

AUTO AUDIO LEVEL

CH-1 CH-2

REC

efg

1Monitoring speaker (Cheek pad)

• In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE monitored. In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback sound. In the VTR mode, the HDV/DV input sound can be EE monitored. The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch d on page 19.

• The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various warning sounds superimposed on other sound.

X See “Alarm Sound” on page 109.

2Cheek pad set screw

Screw for adjusting the height of the cheek pad.

3[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control

Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone.

4[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. X See page 50.

5[PEAKING] Contour adjustment

To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder image. * When the Focus Assist function is running, this control

does not operate.

X See page 50.

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.

ND FILTER

MEMO

• When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus.

• This button has the same function a s the FOCUS ASSIST button 7 in the Top Section.

X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

7Clamp

Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.

8[USER1/2/3] User buttons

You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 buttons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X Seepage86. Use this button to preset the time code. X Seepage46.

MEMO

• 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 75.

9[SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial

• 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.

• 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. X See page 86.

• 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. X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75.

0[ND FILTER] ND filter switch

Switches the built-in ND filter. 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) When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

CAUTION

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 55.

a[STAT US] Status/Menu button

• Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condition 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 button is pressed. X See “Status Screens” on page 22.

• Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the normal screen mode displays the menu screen in the viewfinder 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 75.

b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch

Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the subject. The boosting level differs depending on the switch position as follows: (Factory presets) L : 0 dB (no boosting is applied) M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original) H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)

• The boosting level for each switch position can be changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X See page 86. The more the boosting level is increased, the more the resulting image will be noisy.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 is “ON”, this is fixed at “ALC”.

c[WHT.BAL] White balance switch

Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch.

B : Switch into white balance mode memorized

A : Switch into white balance mode memorized

PRST (PRESET)

FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X See page 86. In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white balance.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 is “ON”,

in B. If white balance is performed with the switch in this position, it will be memorized into B.

in A. If white balance is performed with the switch in this position, it will be memorized into A.

: Switch into white balance mode (3200K or

5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen. X Seepage80.

this is fixed at “FAW”.

MEMO

Fine-tune red and blue to match the white adjusted in auto white balance in WHITE PAINT<R>/<B> on the WHITE BALANCE menu screen. (Available only when this switch is set to A or B.) X See “WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen” on page 85.

d[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. * Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on

again.

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

Start and stop recording using this button. (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 97. X See “Backup Recording” on page 70.

f[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.

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

SELECT switch 2 on page 13 to “MANU”.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 or the CH1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 is set to “AUTO”, “AUTO” LED lights. (The audio level controls do not work.)

g[HDV/DV LED]

• In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for the video format being shot.

• In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video format.

HDV : Lights when the format is HDV. DV : Lights when the format is DV. HDV/DV : Turns off when the format is 1080i.

MEMO

• During a system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.

X See page 108.

• Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT LED item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen. X See page 96.

hLCD door lock and release knob

To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction toward the rear section.

iLCD door

LCD monitor door. 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 accommodated in the main body of the camera. X See page 50.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Left Side Section

98 7

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE 1394

1Viewfinder connector (6-pin)

Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.

• Set the image format for this terminal in VF SIGNAL on

the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen. X Seepage92.

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

switch

Selects the CH-2 audio input connector. INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 co nnector

INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 co nnector

4 into CH-2.

MEMO

The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-1 regardless of the setting.

3[AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch

This switch is used to select the input sound signal from INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.

LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio

MIC : Set to this position when the dynamic micro-

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

equipment, etc. The reference input level is +4 dBs.

phone is connected.

requiring +48 V power supply (phantom microphone, etc.) 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.

MEMO

You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen. X See page 87.

456

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

tors

These are audio input connectors for connecting to an external audio device or microphone.

• Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the

device to be connected.

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

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

5Shoulder 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 6 forward or backward.

6Shoulder pad 7Cassette cover

Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 18 located on the top section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the videocassette.

CAUTION

To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of the VTR unit, do not leave this device with the cover open for extended periods of time.

8[VIDEO OUT] Video output terminal (RCA)

This is a terminal for composite video signal output.

• Select whether or not to output a signal with setup in SET UP on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen. (Only for U model)

9[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio output connector

(RCA)

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.

MEMO

Alarm sound is not output.

0[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)

Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video component with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.

X See “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 64. X See “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 68.

CAUTION

When connecting the IEEE1394 cable, confirm that the connector is facing the right direction before inserting. X See page 64.

MEMO

Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using them.

cde

a[STUDIO] Studio terminal (Round 10-pin)

Connect the studio cable from the KA-HD250 Studio Kit (sold separately). Connect the KA-HD250 to use this device as a studio camera. For details, refer to the KA-HD250 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

b[DC INPUT] DC input terminal (XLR 4-pin)

This is the 12V DC power input terminal. Connect to the AC adapter. When a battery is installed and a cable is connected to this terminal, power supply from the battery stops and power is supplied by this terminal.

c[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN switch

Set according to the signal input in the [GENLOCK/AUX IN] terminal. GENLOCK : Set to this when inputting external synchroni-

AUX IN : Set to this when inputting composite video

zation signals.

signals from an external device.

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE 1394

MEMO

If no signals are input to the [AUX IN] terminal and this switch is set to AUX IN, the monitor turns black and video is not output from any terminal.

d[PBPR/TC] PBPR/Time code switch

Set according to the [P signals.

BPR : Set to this when outputting component PB signals

from the [P ponent P

TC : Set to this when inputting LTC time code from the

B/TC IN] terminal and outputting the built-in time

code generator from the [P

B/TC IN] and [PR/TC OUT] terminal

B/TC IN] terminal and outputting com-

R signals from the [PR/TC OUT] terminal.

R/TC OUT] terminal.

MEMO

When this switch is set to TC, video is not output from the Y/P

B/PR terminal (ijk).

e[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 switch

Set according to the image format of the input/output signal and playback signal of the IEEE1394 terminal. HDV : Set to this for HDV format. DV : Set to this for DV format.

f[REMOTE] REMOTE terminal (Round 6-pin)

Some functions of this camera can be controlled externally. Connect to a remote control unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57). X See “Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RMLP57)” on page 71.

g[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal (BNC)

• Input synchronization signals in this terminal when externally synchronizing camera images or playback images. Synchronization signal: BB (Black Burst) signal of SD

• Input composite video signals to record images from an external device with this device.

• Select the signal to input with the [GENLOCK/AUX IN] switch c.

X See “Using GENLOCK Functions” on page 66. X See “Recording Composite Video Signals from an

External Device” on page 65.

h[HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI output terminal (BNC)

Outputs HD/SD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signals. Outputs embedded audio signals as digital audio. The sampling frequency for embedded audio is 48 kHz. In addition, the time code for the built-in time code generator and playback time code are output. X See pages 20 and 21 for the signals that are enabled.

or Tri sync signal of HD

MEMO

Set whether or not to output SDI signals from this terminal in HD/SD-SDI OUT of the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen.

i[Y] Component Y signal output terminal (BNC)

Outputs Y signal of component when the [P d is set to P

j[P

input terminal (BNC)

• Outputs P

• Inputs time code when the [P

BPR.

B/TC IN] Component PB signal output/time code

B signal of component when the [PBPR/TC]

switch d is set to P

TC. Enter the LTC time code to slave lock this device’s time code generator with an external time code generator.

BPR.

BPR/TC] switch

BPR/TC] switch d is set to

MEMO

Set TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK Menu screen to EXTERNAL to input external time codes. X See “Synchronizing with an External Time Code Generator” on page 49.

k[PB/TC OUT] Component PB signal output/time code

output terminal (BNC)

• Outputs P

• Outputs the LTC time code of the built-in time code gen-

R signal of component when the [PBPR/TC]

switch d is set to P

erator when the [P

BPR.

BPR/TC] switch d is set to TC.

MEMO

Set the [Y/P

B/PR] terminal (ijk) output image signal to

RGB or Y/C video signals in OUTPUT TERM. [DV] on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen. (Only for DV format) X See “OUTPUT TERM. [DV]” on page 79.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Top Section

4 3

d e

f g

1Viewfinder

Displays the camera image and the playback picture.

MEMO

Set the image format for the viewfinder to RGB, component, composite, or Y signal in VF SIGNAL on the LCD/ VF[4/4] menu screen. X See page 92.

2Eyepiece

Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.

3Eyepiece focus ring

You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.

4Eyepiece mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or backward by loosening this ring.

5Slide mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by loosening this ring.

6Clamp

Attach the microphone cable here.

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.

MEMO

• This button has the same function as the FOCUS ASSIST button 6 in the Right Side Section.

X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

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.)

9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch

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.)

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 34. When an SD memory card is loaded

• You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

• You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

a[EJECT] Eject switch and LED

Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocassette tape. The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.

MEMO

• It takes a few seconds before the vi deocassette is ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject operation.

• Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette during the eject operation. This could result in damage.

bOperation cover

Open this cover when operating in the playback mode. Otherwise, keep this cover closed. This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.

MEMO

When the STOP button h is pressed in the Camera mode to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP, playback operations become possible.

cBattery adapter

Attach the battery. U model: Anton Bauer battery E model: IDX battery X See “Battery Operation” on page 37.

d[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.

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[2/2] menu screen) When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/ MIC[2/2] 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.

X See “Outputting Audio” on page 63. X See “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

CAUTION

Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be generated and operation irregularities will occur.

e[DISPLAY] Display button

• When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set to OFF, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

• When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set to ON, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch the LCD screen ON and OFF. Press the DISPLAY button briefly to change the display mode for the LCD screen as follows.

Only image displayed

Characters shown enlarged

Image and characters displayed

X See “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 29.

f[VTR] VTR indicator

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 0 on page 16, press the CAM/VTR button 5 on page 13 to turn on this indicator. It flashes when the mode is being changed.

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

This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.

• During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD monitor 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.

• You can select automatic adjustment mode or manual adjustment mode for audio recording level. X See “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

• Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to camera video.

• 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 maximum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also changes continuously.

• When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return to their previous modes.

CAUTION

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

h[STOP] Stop button

Press to enter the stop mode.

i[REW] Rewind button

Press this button to rewind the tape.

• Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)

• Pressing this button during playback, still picture playback or forward search initiates reverse search.

j[PLAY/STILL] Play/still button

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 playback mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode) During still picture playback and search mode, press this button to return to the normal playback mode. * If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play

mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered with digital noise.

k[FF] Fast forward button

Press this button to fast forward the tape.

• Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)

• Pressing this button during playback, still picture playback or reverse search initiates forward search.

lScrew holes for mounting accessories

You can mount lights and other accessories.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Recording and Image Output Formats

This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images input from external devices. This device also has various output terminals. (Composite, analog component, HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394) Select analog component, RGB or Y/C signals for images from the Y/P (Select in OUTPUT TERM. [DV] on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen) During recording and playback, image formats from each of the output terminals are as shown in the table below.

Notes about the table

(Shaded): Indicates the setting item in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

N/A: Terminal is not available. q : Same format as the left.

 When recording camera images

Recording (Shooting)

[REC] menu item Format

HDV-HD60P

(HDV)

HDV-HD30P

HDV-HD50P

HDV-HD25P

HDV-HD24P

U model only

E model only

[1080I CAMERA]

menu item

DV-60I

DV-24P

DV-24PA

DV-50I

DV-25P

720/60p qq q N/A N/A 480/60i

720/30p qq 720/60p N/A N/A 480/60i

720/50p qq q N/A N/A 576/50i

720/25p qq 720/50p N/A N/A 576/50i

720/24p qq 720/60p N/A N/A 480/60i

480/60i qq q qq q

480/60i(24p) qq q qq q

576/50i qq q qq q

576/50i(25p) qq q qq q

Frame rate

Rec on

Tape

Rec on

60/30 N/A N/A 1080/60i N/A N/A 480/60i

50/25 N/A N/A 1080/50i N/A N/A 576/50i

Tape

 In PLAY mode

IEEE

Playback

720/60p qq q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i 720/30p q 720/60p q 1080/60 i 480/60i N/A 480/60i 720/50p qq q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i 720/25p q 720/50p q 1080/50 i N/A 576/50i 576/50i

HDV

720/24p q 720/60p q 1080/60 i 480/60i N/A 480/60i

480/60p N/A N/A N/A N /A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

576/50p N/A N/A N/A N /A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

U model

E model

When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to NTSC, 480/60i format video signal is output.

When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to PAL, 576/50i format video signal is output.

1394

Out

NATIVE 720P 1080I NTSC PAL

480/60i qq qqq

480/

qq qqq

60i(24p)

576/50i qq qqq

576/

qq qqq

50i(25p)

Component / SDI Out

[HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item

MEMO

Synchronize the setting for FRAME RATE in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen with the frame rate of the playback signal.

B/PR terminal in DV format.

IEEE

Component / SDI Out

1394 Out

IEEE

1394 Out

(EE Out)

Component / SDI Out RGB Out Y/C Out

RGB Out Y/C Out

480/60i*1480/60i

576/50i*2576/50i

480/60i*1480/60i

Composite

Out

Composite

Out

Composite

Out

 When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 Terminal

Recording

(IEEE1394 In)

720/60p qq q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i 720/30p q 720/60p q 1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i 720/50p qq q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50 i 720/25p q 720/50p q 1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i

HDV

720/24p q 720/60p q 1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i

480/60p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

576/50p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

U model

E model

When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to NTSC, 480/60i format video signal is output.

When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to PAL, 576/50i format video signal is output.

Rec on

Tape

NATIVE 720P 1080I NTSC PAL

480/60i qq qqq

480/

qq qqq

60i(24p)

576/50i qq qqq

576/

qq qqq

50i(25p)

Component / SDI Out

[HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item

RGB Out Y /C Out

480/60i*1480/60i

576/50i*2576/50i

480/60i*1480/60i

Composite

Out

MEMO

Synchronize the setting for FRAME RATE on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen with the frame rate of the IEEE1394 input signal.

 When Recording Composite Images from the AUX IN Terminal

Rec on

IEEE

Recording (Composite In)

U model 480/60i qqqqqq

E model 576/50i qqqqqq

Tape

1394 Out

Component/SDI Out (EE Out) RGB Out Y/C Out

Compos-

ite Out

MEMO

• For the U model, set REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen to DV-60I.

• For the E model, set REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen to DV-50I.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder

In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the following character displays. To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button briefly.

DISPLAY button

 Status screens (screens for checking the current cam-

era settings)

 Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

 Menu setting screens  Alarm message display  Safety zone display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

MEMO

When ANALOG OUT CHAR. on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen is ON, characters are also shown on images from the Y/P

B/PR OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals.

Characters are also shown on images from the HD/SD-SDI OUT terminal when the SDI OUT CHAR. is ON.

Status Screens

Press the STATUS button while normal screen is displayed to show one of the status screens.

USER 3USER 2USER 1

SHUTTER

ND FILTER

STATUS

The contents of the status display are divided into those for the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode.

• Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1, 2, 3, 4)

• One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

• CAMERA MODE (display example)

STATUS 1STATUS 0

STATUS 4

STATUS 2

•VTR MODE (display example)

STATUSSTATUS 3

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.

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2 seconds. (When the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen is set to OFF.)

Status Screens in the Camera Mode

External Image Input Mode (AUX IN)

STATUS 0 Screen

266S

8 7 6 5 4

DV-60I AUX

STATUS 0 Screen

STATUS 0

1 Event Indication

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.

• Set the shutter display method to seconds or angle in SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. (Only when frame rate is 24p or 25p mode)

Gain value was changed GAIN 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB

Gain value reached the ALC GAIN ALC

FULL AUTO was turned ON/OFF FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF

ZEBRA was turned ON/OFF ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF

Shutter speed value was changed (When SHUTTER DISP. is set to SEC)

Variable shutter speed value was changed (When SHUTTER DISP. is set to SEC)

Shutter was turned OFF SHUTTER OFF [1/**]

Shutter speed value was changed (When SHUTTER DISP. is set to DEG)

Variable shutter speed value was changed (When SHUTTER DISP. is set to DEG)

White balance value was changed (Example)

FILTER value was changed FILTER OFF, FILTER ND 1 [1/4ND], FILTER ND 2 [1/16ND]

AE LEVEL value was changed

BLACK gain value was changed

PRESET TEMP. value was changed

HEADER REC is running HEADER REC

FOCUS ASSIST was turned ON/OFF FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF Time code was set to zero reset TC ZERO PRESET X See page 45. REC LOCK switch was turned ON/OFF REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED X See page 18, 9 REC LOCK switch.

A REC command was sent from the IEEE1394 connector

Setting Status Contents of Indications

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

V. SHUTTER 1/24.01 to 1/10489.5

SHUTTER 360.0°, 180.0°, 172.8°, 150.0°, 144.0°, 135.0°, 120.0°, 105.0°, 90.0°, 75.0°, 60.0°,

45.0°, 30.0°, 22.5°, 11.2°

0° to 360°

WHITE BAL A [3200K] Numeric value: Any of 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 4300, 5200, 5600, 6500,

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

BLACK NORMAL BLACK STRETCH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 BLACK COMPRESS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

*2 *3

WHITE BAL PRST [3200K], WHITE BAL PRST [5600K]

TRIGGER TO HDV, TRIGGER TO DV

8000

266S

STATUS button

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

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

FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA mode

REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON

Other Displays X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on pages 100-102.

No. Item Contents

Setting Status Contents of Indications

The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. X Seepage86. Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 - 3 buttons. X See page 86. Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is set to PRST (PRESET). “ ** ” depends on the video format.

2 VT R mode indication STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode)

3 In dication of date and time Indicates the date and time.

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

4 In dication of Black operation B : Displayed when the black stretch or black compress settings are other than NORMAL. 5 In dication of skin tone detail

color operation

6 In dication of Iris level opera-

tion

7 In dication of FAW operation FAW : Indicated when Full Auto White Balance is ON. 8 Gain oper ation indication * dB : Indicates gain value when gain is other modes than 0 dB and ALC. 9 In dication of various function

operations

0 In dication of DR-HD100 Oper-

ation

a AU X display Displays when in external image input mode. (AUX IN mode)

SWITCH TO VTR MODE

1080I REC INVALID

X See “Warnings and Responses” on page 106.

REC : Du ring recording PLAY : During playback FF : During fast forward REW : During rewind STL : During still picture playback mode FWD : Du ring 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 mod e (Tape protect mode) EJECT : Cassette being ejected

- - - : No tape loaded

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

indications and the VTR mode indication 2 are turned off and the LCD BRIGHT indicator is displayed. (Example) BRIGHT +5 •••••+•••••O Numeric value: Any of –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5.

SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON.

I : Displayed when the AE LEVEL setting is other than NORMAL

FOCUS : Displayed when the Focus Assist function is ON. SKIN AREA : Blin ks while the skin detail color area is displayed. ALC : Displayed when ALC function alone is ON. FAS : Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting function is ON. S : Displayed when the shutter speed is a setting other than the default setting.

When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed.

[: DR-HD100 is connected (displays white) [: Recording with DR-HD100 (displays red)

(For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

X Seepage86.

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STATUS 1 Screen

DV-60I AUX

STATUS 1 Screen

STATUS 1

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

No. Item Contents

External Image Input Mode (AUX IN)

1 VID EO FORMAT display Displays the currently selected video format.

2 T ime Code (TC)/User’s Bits

(UB) indication

3 Synchronized display with an

external time code generator

4 R emaining tape indication Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

5 Voltage indication (Example) 12.2V: Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

Allows you to select the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen. X See page 77. You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. X See page 91.

Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.

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

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[3/4] menu screen. X See page 91. Whether the time code or user’s bits should be shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the LCD door.

Lights up when the time code generator of this device synchronizes with the time code input from the TC IN terminal. Blinks when synchronization is unsuccessful. Turns off If there is no input signal.

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[3/4] menu scree n. X See page 91. * 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 this device is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining

tape time appears.

Battery voltage and remaining battery are displayed. Select the display method in BATTERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. X See page 91. Anton Bauer battery: Voltage/remaining capacity (%)/remaining time IDX Endura battery : Voltage/remaining capacity (%)

Colon (:) when non-drop frame mode Dot (.) when drop frame mode

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

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

No. Item Contents

6 Audio sampling frequency in-

dication

7 Audio level mete r indication Displays the CH-1, CH-2 audio level meters.

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

9 Iris indicator display M: Iris set higher than normal

0 Ir is F-value indication Indicates the F-number of the connected lens.

a F ilter position indication Indicates the current filter position.

b Audio Lock Indication Displayed when the audio signal is locked to the video signal. c AU X display Displays when in external image input mode (AUX IN mode)

32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio

is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.)

48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K. (Audio

is recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.) When HDV format is set, 48K is displayed.

X See page 87. Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu. X See page 91.

–20 dB, –12 dB X See “AUDIO REF.LEVEL” on page 87.

–20 dB –12 dB

CH-1 OOOOOOOOO\\\] CH-2 OOOOOOOOO\\\]

b: Iris set to normal N: Iris set lower than normal

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen. X See page 89.

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[1/4] menu screen. X See page 89.

No display : FILTER OFF ND1 : FI LTER ND1 (1/4ND) ND2 : FI LTER ND2 (1/16ND) The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the FILTER item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen.

X See page 89.

STATUS 2

This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed.

Indication Indication Contents

FILE FILE F CAM1 [********], CAM2-4 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME X See pages 100-102.

FULL AUTO ON, OFF

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

SHUTTER

WHT. BAL A[##00K], B[##00K], PRESET[##00K], FAW

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

FILTER OFF, ND1 [1/4ND], ND2 [ 1/16ND]

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

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

* When SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen is set to DEG, the shutter display for the frame rate in 24p or 25p mode is degrees.

Indication Indication Contents

SHUTTER (When STEP is selected)

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 Seepage86. Events are not displayed while these statuses are being displayed.

Indication Indication Contents

USER1 USER2

USER3 NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1 to 5, B.COMPRESS1 to 5, RET, LOAD FILE

LENS RET RET, FOCUS ASSIST

STATUS 4

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 42.

STATUS 2 Screen STATUS 3 Screen

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.

(When STEP is selected) 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 - 1/10489.5 (Displayed when FAS or ALC mode is selected) EEI * The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format. X See page 86.

For A and B, ## represents 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, or 80. For PRESET, 32 or 56.

mode) a (for MANUAL mode)

360.0°, 180.0°, 172.8°, 150.0°, 144.0°, 135.0°, 120.0°, 105.0°, 90.0°, 75.0°, 60.0°, 45.0°, 30.0°, 22.5°, 11.2° (When VARIABLE is selected) 0° to 360°

NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1 to 5, B.COMPRESS1 to 5, AE LEVEL+, AE LEVEL–, RET, LOAD FILE

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

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

Status Screen in VTR MODE

No. Item Contents

1 VID EO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the

2 T ime code (TC) and user’s bits

(UB) display

3 R emaining tape time Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

4 Event display Displays messages related to VTR operations. X See pages 106-108. 5 Audio sampling frequency in-

dication

6 Audio level mete r indication Displays the audio level meters during playback.

7 VT R mode indication Indicates the VTR operation status

HDV/DV input signal. You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen. X See page 91.

Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode. You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen. X See page 91. You can select to display either the time code or the user’s bits using the TC DISPLAY switch in the LCD door.

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 scree n. X See page 91. * 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 this device is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining

tape time appears.

The audio sampling frequency used for the recording is displayed during playback. (32 K, 48 K, 44.1 K) Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen. X See page 91.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen. X See page 91.

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

No. Item Contents

8 T ime/Date indication Recor ded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind.

9 Voltage indication (Example) 12.2V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

0 Audio Lock indicatio n Displayed when the audio signal from DV recording or playback is locked to the video signal.

During recording in DV format, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed. During recording in HDV format, the data of internal clock is displayed. 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 95. When the date and time have not been set, the following indication appears.

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

Battery voltage and remaining battery are displayed. Select the display method in BATTERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen X See page 91. Anton Bauer battery: Voltage/remaining capacity (%)/remaining time IDX Endura battery : Voltage/remaining capacity (%)

Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor

The characters on the status screens can be showed alone in magnified size on the LCD monitor.

DISPLAY button

1. Set the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen to ON. X See page 92.

2. When the DISPLAY button is briefly pressed while the LCD monitor is displayed, the displayed contents change every time the

DISPLAY button is pressed.

Only image displayed

Image and characters displayed

No. Item Contents

1 Audio Lock Indicator Displayed durin g recording and playback when the audio signal is locked to the video signal. 2 T ime Code Generator Setting

Indicator

3 D rop/Non-drop Indicator Indicates the framing mode of the time code.

4 Synchronized display with an

external time code generator

5 In dication of DR-HD100 Oper-

ation

MEMO

When characters indicating the status are displayed in magnified size on the LCD monitor, the viewfinder display the image.

Characters shown enlarged

Indicates the set status of the TC GENE switch on the side section. FREE : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-FREE RUN MODE. RECR : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-REC RUN MODE. REGN : TC GENE switch is set to REGEN MODE. DUPL : There is 1394 input in VTR mode and TC DUPLI. menu is set to ON. EXT : Displays when time code is input to the TC IN t erminal.

(When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to EXTERNAL.)

DF : Drop frame mode NDF : Non-drop frame mode

When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed. (For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

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 operation. X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 52.

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. X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75.

TOP MENU screen (Camera mode)

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[1/4] menu screen. X See page 89. 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 OFF 4:3 14:9 16:9 16:9+4:3

CENTER MARK - OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

REC ASPECT

DV-60I DV-50I DV-24P DV-24PA DV-25P

HDV-HD60P HDV-HD50P HDV-HD30P HDV-HD25P HDV-HD24P

4:3

16:9

[16:9]

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 106.

• When an abnormality occurs in the VTR, a warning message with an error code is displayed. X See pages 106-108.

Alarm display area

Cannot be selected

SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE 2.35:1CH

CENTER MARK OFF ON OFF ON

DV-60I DV-50I DV-24P DV-24PA DV-25P

HDV-HD60P HDV-HD50P HDV-HD30P HDV-HD25P HDV-HD24P

4:3 Cannot be selected

16:9

[16:9]

Switching between the LCD Screen and Viewfinder Display

 When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to

OFF, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

LCD Closed Normal LCD OFF ON

LCD Open Normal LCD ON OFF

MEMO

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-

• After you set up the function that switches the display

• If the LCD monitor is closed inside this device with the

 When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to

LCD Closed Normal LCD OFF ON

LCD Open Normal LCD ON ON

MEMO

• Press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch the

• The viewfinder screen is always displayed.

Inverted LCD ON OFF

finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2 seconds.

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 operations.

screen in the normal display orientation, holding down the DISPLAY button does not work.

ON, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

Inverted LCD ON ON

LCD screen display ON and OFF.

Inverted LCD

DISPLAY button

Normal LCD

LCD open 40° or more

LCD close less than 40°

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