JVC GY-HM790CHE, LST1108-001A, GY-HM790CHU, GY-HM790E, GY-HM790U User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HM790U GY-HM790CHU GY-HM790E GY-HM790CHE

* The illustration shows the GY-HM790E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached. * GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790CHE does not come with a lens.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-HM790U/GY-HM790CHU Serial No.

Please read the following before getting started:

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

In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter (U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)

Only “U”models (GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U) have been evaluated by UL.

LST1108-001A

Introduction

FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all of theseinstructions.

Save theseinstructions for later use.

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.

Unplug thisappliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they maycausehazards.

Do not use thisappliance nearwater - for example, near abathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,ina wet

basement, or near aswimming pool, etc. Do not place thisappliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance mayfall,

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manu mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces maycause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Slotsand openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of

the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openingsshould never be blocked byplacing the appliance on abed, sofa,rug, or other similar surface. Thisappliance should never beplaced near or over a radiator or heat regi Thisappliance should not beplaced in abuilt-in installation such asabookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Thisappliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If youare not sure

of the type of power supplied to your home, consult yourdealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods

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of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate thisappliance where the cord will be abused by persons

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walking on it.

Follow all warningsand instructions marked on the appliance.

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Do not overloadwall outletsand extension cordsasthis canresult in fire or electric shock.

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Never pushobjects of any kind into thisappliance through cabinet slotsasthey maytouch dangerous voltage points or

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short outparts thatcould result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

Do not attempt to service thisappliance yourself as opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage

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or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug thisappliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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a. When the power cord or plugis damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d.

If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjus are covered by the operating instructionsasimproper adjustment of other controls mayresult in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techniciantorestore the appliance to normal operation.

e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

When the appliance exhibitsadistinct change in performance - this indicatesaneed for service.

When replacement partsare required, be sure the service technicianhas used replacement partsspecified by the

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manufacturer thathave the same characteristicsasthe originalpart. Unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to thisappliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks

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to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

facturer's instructions, and should use a

ster.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC)

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t only those controls that

Safety Precautions

POUR CANADA

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE

PAS OUVRIR

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:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICAT IONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

ATT ENTION:

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle

équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la

présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle

équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la

présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à 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.

CAUTION:

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

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

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

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERAT ION 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 OPERAT ION.

NOTE:

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

REMARQUE:

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

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.

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Safety Precautions (continued)

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:

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Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.

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

Port Cable Length

[DC INPUT] Exclusive Cable 5 m

[Y/VIDEO], [P

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Shielded Cable 3 m

[AUDIO OUTPUT] Shielded Cable 10 m

[PHONES] Exclusive Cable 3 m

[IEEE1394] Exclusive Cable 3 m

[HD/SD-SDI] Coaxial Cable 10 m

[REMOTE] Exclusive Cable 5 m

[LENS] Unshielded Cable 0.1 m

[VF] Special Cable 0.3 m

[USB] Shielded Cable 2 m

[GENLOCK INPUT] Shielded Cable 10 m

[TC IN] Shielded Cable 10 m

[TC OUT] Shielded Cable 10 m

[STUDIO] Exclusive Cable 0.3 m

B], [PR] Coaxial Cable 10 m

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union]

Attention:

Thissymbol is only valid in the European Union.

Thissymbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not bedisposed as generalhousehold waste atits end-of-life. Instead, the product should behanded over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with yournational legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve naturalresourcesand will help prevent potentialnegative effects on the environment and humanhealth which could otherwise becaused byinappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your localmunicipal office, yourhousehold waste disposal s where you purchased the product. for incorrect disposalofthis waste, in accordance with national legislation.

ervice or the shop

Penalties may be applicable

(Business users)

If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasevisit ourweb page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the takeback of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasedosoin accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules

in yourcountry for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

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 bedisturbed. 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 Technical Services Europe GmbH

Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany

Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,

dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein.

Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan, Limited ist: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Deutschland

Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Side Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Side Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SD Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 18

Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only,

Excluding AUX Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Zebra Pattern Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparations

Attaching Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Attaching the Microphone (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning On/Off the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the Monitor Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SDHC Cards to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Restoring the SDHC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Recording Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Forma

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos . . . . . . . . . . .39

Adjusting the Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Adjusting the White Shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level . . . . .46

Setting Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Adjusting Audio Recording Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Audio Monitor During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Time Code Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the Internal Time Code Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Presetting the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Presetting the User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu . . . . . .51

Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu . . . . . . .52

Recording Time Code in Continuation of

the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card . . . . . . . . .52

Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code

Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setting Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting Spot Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) . . . .56

Assigning Functions to User Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) . . . . . . .58

Special Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Pre Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Clip Continuous Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Variable Frame Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Thumbnail Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appending and Deleting OK Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Display and Description of the Menu Screen . . . . . . . .70

Text Input with Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Record Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Record Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Rec Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Clip Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Audio Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Camera Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Switch Set Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

FULL AUTO Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Camera Process Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Detail/Adjust... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

White Balance Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Shading Mode/Adjust Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Color Matrix/Adjust Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

TC/UB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

LCD/VF Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Shooting Assist Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Marker Setting Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Status Display Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

A/V Out Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Genlock Adjust Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Setup File Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items

(Favorites Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Editing Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Status Screen in SD Card Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Status Screen in IEEE1394 Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Camera Features

Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only,

Excluding AUX Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Smoothening the Skin Color (Skin Detail Function) . . . .114

Color Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Color Matrix Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Reproduction of Dark Areas (Black Stretch/Compress

Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Configuring Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Saving Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Resetting Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

IEEE1394 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Input of Composite Video Signals from External Device

(GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Input of External Synchronizing Signal (Genlock) . . . . . .126

Displaying Return Video from External Device . . . . . . . .128

Studio System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Remote Control Unit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

List of Remote Control Unit Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Others

Error Displays and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Alarm Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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Introduction

Main Features

This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these images.

[GENLOCK INPUT], [TC IN], [TC OUT] Terminals and Return Video Function

Equipped with a function that enables use of multiple cameras as well as use as a studio camera.

SD (Standard Definition) Recording

Supports DV compression of SD images and recording in the QuickTime or AVI file format. The use of a wide array of non-linear editing software is also supported, which helps to ease production of SD videos, such as DVDs.

Recording in QuickTime File Format

Recording can be made in QuickTime file format of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.

You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.

Recording in MP4 File Format

This camera supports recording in the MP4 file format for Windows NLE systems, which can be utilized in a wide range of non-linear editing environments.

Recording on SDHC Memory Card (Class 6/10)

The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC (Class 6/10) as recording media brings about increased operation reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with computers enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well as reduction of operating costs.

Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy Editing

Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2 codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer.

High Resolution via Triplex Offset

2.5k x 1.4k pixels are generated with the Triplex Offset, and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and 1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the proprietary front processing.

Spot Meter Function

The brightest and darkest positions on the screen are automatically detected and displayed together with the dynamic range. As this is a pre-gamma value, it allows you to understand the lighting ratio and prevents overexposure or underexposure in shooting scenes where lighting is controlled.

High Resolution Viewfinder

With a high resolution of 852 x 480 in 0.425 inches, the viewfinder is now more robust and enables more accurate focusing.

High Resolution LCD Monitor

Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.

Intuitive User Interface

The sophisticated user interface allows more intuitive operations. Thumbnail display is also available for you to easily select a recorded clip for playback.

Compact Shoulder Style

By inheriting the compact shoulder style from the GY-HD100 series which is widely accepted in the industry, more stable shooting can be done on this camera recorder while its weight remains similar to that of a handheld camera recorder.

35 Mbps High Image Quality Mode

This camera recorder is equipped with a 35 Mbps high quality mode, in addition to the HDV mode bit rate (19/25 Mbps).

Dual Media Slots

Continuous recording is possible by loading two recording media, thereby allowing a long recording time.

Wide Variety of Recording Formats

This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i, 1080p, 720p) as well as SD (DV) formats (480i : U model, 576i : E model), enabling it to be used under various environments. It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in the 1080 format.

Lens Interchangeability

Existing lenses can be used, thus saving on costs. You can also select the most appropriate lens according to your shooting requirements.

Professional Batteries

Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are used in the broadcast industry can be used with this camera recorder.

Support for Wide Variety of Output

Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and IEEE1394 output.

Application Software Provided

The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or Macintosh computers and for checking the video images.

(For MP4 file format)

Precautions for Proper Use

The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as their user guides.

* For details, refer to the user guides for each application

software.

Storage and Usage Locations

䡵 Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of

to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CCD elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use.

䡵 Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be

incorrect if this unit 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.

䡵 Use of wireless microphone near this unit When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used

near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.

䡵 Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places.

● Places subject to extreme heat or cold

● Places with excessive dirt or dust

● Places with high humidity or moisture

● Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a

cooking stove

● Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces

● In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for

long hours.

䡵 Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.

䡵 Protect this unit from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain)

䡵 Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after use.

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

Transportation

Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting.

Power Saving

䡵

When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER] switch

OFFB in order to reduce power consumption.

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use (continued)

Maintenance

䡵 Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.

䡵

Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. 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.

Batteries

䡵 The following batteries can be used on this unit. GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)

GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : Endura-HL9 (IDX)

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and

the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

䡵 Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly.

Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline).

You can check the usage time of the fan in the [Others] menu B [System Information] B [Fan Hour]. (A Page 95)

If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without replacement, AFAN MAINTENANCE REQUIREDB will be displayed every time you turn on the power.

SDHC Cards

Use an SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance. Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

Others

䡵 Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot.

䡵 Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to

burns and fires.

䡵 Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.

䡵 The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.

䡵 When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.

䡵 Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment.

䡵 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.

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

䡵 The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SDHC card.

䡵 If you use this unit 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 SDHC card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.

䡵 If you use this unit in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained images are not recorded on the SDHC card.

䡵 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.

䡵 Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images.

Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images, SDI output, or component output.

Handling of SDHC Cards

䡵 The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card during data access (such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.

䡵 Do not use or store the SDHC card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

䡵 Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.

䡵 Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SDHC card.

䡵 We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.

䡵 Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed conditions of use.

䡵 Do not use it at the following locations. Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or

corrosion, places near thermal equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.

䡵 Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

䡵 When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SDHC card. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SDHC card with a hammer, etc.

䡵 Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.

䡵 Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal

object.

䡵 Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.

䡵 Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SDHC cards.

䡵 Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC cards. Always use oil-based pens.

䡵 If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

䡵 You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.

●

The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder is

not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the SDHC

card may allow it to operate correctly.

●

SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other

cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not

operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC

card on this camera recorder.

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

䡵 Smear and blooming Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking

(called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this unit produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light source.

Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object

High luminous object (such as light bulbs, sun)

Blooming

Monitor Screen

䡵 Moire or aliasing Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when

they are shot.

䡵 White dots High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce

white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when boosting the sensitivity.

This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this unit under conditions where the temperature of this unit does not increase.

Blurring in highlight

Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings. Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.

Introduction

Operation Mode

This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode. The AUX mode is only

available on GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U.

Camera Mode

[GENLOCK/AUX] Selection Switch

AUX Mode

(U model only)

Connection disabled on PC

[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button

Playback Button

Thumbnail Display

USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)

USB Mode

(USB Mass Storage Class)

[CAM/MEDIA] Button

Media Mode

SD Card Mode

Stop Button

IEEE1394

Mode

Playback

(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/ Rewind/Clip Jump)

Operation Mode Indicator

Stop Button

Playback Button

Operation

Operation Mode

Camera Mode

Mode

Indicator

Blue This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when

the power is turned on.

Memo :

● Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you

can check (play back) the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function. (A Page 56)

Description

Media Mode

AUX Mode (U model)

SD Card Mode

IEEE1394 Mode

Purple When [Rec Mode] is set to AVariable FrameB, the operation mode indicator lights up in

Blue This is a mode for input and recording of composite video signals from an external device.

Green This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card.

Orange This is the input mode for video images from the IEEE1394-connected equipment.

purple during Variable Frame REC in Camera mode. (A Page 60)

Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to enter SD Card mode when you are not shooting in Camera mode. Once the camera recorder is in SD Card mode, thumbnails of the selected media slot are displayed.

The camera recorder enters IEEE1394 mode when you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on during thumbnail display in Media mode (SD Card mode). (Only for HD video systems) When an SD video system is in use, availability of the [IEEE1394] terminal connection cannot be detected in Media mode (SD Card mode). Allow the camera recorder to detect the [IEEE1394] terminal connection in advance by turning on the power of the connected equipment in Camera mode. Once the camera recorder is in IEEE1394 mode, the playback images of the connected equipment are displayed. However, if the IEEE1394 connection is not recognized (such as when the power of the IEEE1394-connected equipment is not turned on), the camera recorder will switch to Camera mode instead. Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button during IEEE1394 mode to switch to Camera mode. If the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is OFF or if connection is canceled in IEEE1394 mode, the camera recorder will not automatically switch to other modes. To quit IEEE1394 mode, you must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button.

Note :

● This mode is used for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from an external

device, and not intended for recording input images on the camera recorder.

USB Mode Orange This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SDHC card to the PC.

When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message AChange to USB ModeB appears. Select [Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode. (A Page 130) In USB mode, the camera recorder is recognized by the connected PC as a peripheral drive (USB mass storage class only). Disable the connection on the PC and remove the USB cable from the camera recorder to switch to Camera mode. (A Page 130)

Memo :

● When a USB cable is connected, the message appears after recording stops.

● If playback is in progress, the message appears once the files are closed automatically,

such as when playback stops.

Introduction

Names of Parts

A B

Zoom Lens (A Page 16)

LN M K

Viewfinder (A Page 13)

LCD Monitor (A Page 13)

DC E

Side Control Panel (A Page 12)

F GHI

Front Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 94)

Viewfinder Cable Clamp (APage 21)

[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (APage 20) [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch (

Page 80)

[AWB] Auto White Balance Button (APage 42)

● Setting the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch (A Page 12) I

on the control panel on the right side of the camera recorder to AAB or ABB starts up the Auto White function.

● If the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch (A Page 12) I is set

to APRESETB, you can switch the color temperature of the preset white balance.

Lens Lock Lever (APage 21)

[MONITOR SELECT] Audio Monitor Selection Switch (

Page 46)

[DISPLAY] Display Button (APage 30)

[CAM/MEDIA] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button (

Page 8)

[FULL AUTO] Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Switch (

Page 81)

Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (APage 27)

Shoe

For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.

Microphone Holder Lock Knob (APage 21)

Microphone Holder (APage 21)

Microphone (APage 21)

Battery Adapter

(A Page 22)

SDHC Slot (A Page 15)

Side Terminal (A Page 14)

Back Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 94)

[PHONES] Earphone Connector (Φ3.5) (APage 47)

[LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector) (

Page 21)

R [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2

(XLR 3-pin ⳯ 2) (A Page 46)

Microphone Cable Clamp (APage 21)

[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection Switch

Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2. (APage 46)

Memo :

●

Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless of the setting.

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection Switch (

Page 46)

Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger button Z.

Memo :

●

Starts/stops recording.

Memo :

●

a Handle

[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button (APage 37)

Record Button Lock Switch

The [REC] trigger button (APage 12) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is not locked.

[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)

The [REC] trigger button (APage 12) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is interlocked with this button.

Viewfinder Connector (20-pin) (APage 21)

Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)

Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

Side Control Panel

A B

C D

F G H

[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob (

Page 29)

[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (APage 29)

Memo :

●

This knob does not function when Focus Assist is activated. (APage 37)

[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button

Press this button during shooting to display the focus area in either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate focusing. (A Page 37)

[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] User Buttons (APage 79)

Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to the object. The functions change as below according to the operation mode (A Page 8).

During Camera mode

(Except AUX mode)

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

[USER3] Button

●

Activates the function assigned to [USER1] in the menu.

●

Loads the [TC Preset] screen when pressed together with the [MENU] button. (

Activates the function assigned to

●

[USER2] in the menu.

●

Resets settings on the [TC Preset]/ [UB Preset] screen when pressed. (

Page 51, 52)

●

Activates the function assigned to [USER3] in the menu.

Page 51)

During Media mode

Adds/deletes OK mark.

(A Page 68)

Deletes clips (A Page 66)

Memo :

●

Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in

the menu. (

●

When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. (A Page 70 [Operation Buttons])

Page 79)

[MENU] Menu Button (APage 70)

[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (APage 45)

[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button

●

Press the [STATUS] button to display the status screen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor during normal screen display (when the menu screen is not displayed).

Page 18 [Status Screen])

(

●

Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when the [STATUS] button is pressed while the menu screen is

displayed. (

[GAIN] Sensitivity Selection Switch (APage 40)

[WHT.BAL.] White Balance Selection Switch (APage 42)

You can select one of the three white balance types.

[POWER] Power ON/OFF Switch

Turns ON/OFF the power. When the power is OFF, APOFFB appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the power again.

[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)

Starts/stops recording. The [REC] trigger button (A Page 11) Z on top and the

[REC] trigger button (A Page 16) of the lens are interlocked with this button.

Page 70)

Memo :

●

When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to

SplitB, this button becomes the recording start/stop button of the external equipment. (APage 94) (A Page 124 [Backup Recording])

[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2 Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator (

Page 46)

[CANCEL] Cancel Button

Cancels various settings and stops playback.

Cross-Shaped Button (

The function changes according to the operation status of the camera recorder.

䡵 During menu operation (all modes) (A Page 70)

Center Set button (R) : Confirms menu items and setting

Cross-Shaped Button (JK) : Selects menu items and setting

䡵 During Camera mode (Except AUX mode) Shutter operation:

Center Set button (R) : Shutter ON/OFF Cross-Shaped Button (JK) : Switches shutter speed when shutter

AE level operation : Cross-shaped button (H I)

JKH I

)/Set Button (R)

values

is ON

Memo :

● When [Camera Function] menu B [Switch Set] B

[AE LEVEL] is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped button (H I) is used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec.

(A Page 60 [Variable Frame Rec]) (A Page 80 [AE LEVEL])

䡵 During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 61) Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button (JKH I), center

Set button (

Operation Mode Indicator

Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (A Page 8)

Operation Mode Color

Camera Mode

AUX Mode (U model only) Blue

Media Mode (SD Card Mode) Green

Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) Orange

USB Mode Orange

(Except AUX mode)

Blue/Purple

LCD Monitor

When the LCD monitor is open

B C

Memo :

● You can select whether to light up the indicator using

[Mode LED] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

[MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob

For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and earphones.

Viewfinder

(A Page 29)

A Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring

For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the viewfinder E to the left or right.

A LCD Monitor (A Page 28)

[LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button (

Page 28)

[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (

Page 28)

D [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode

Switch (A Page 46)

[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB Display Switch (APage 48)

[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (APage 48)

LCD Cover Lock Release Knob (APage 28)

Eyepiece Focus Ring

For adjusting the visibility.

Viewfinder Eyepiece Lock Ring

For loosening the ring and adjusting the eyepiece position of the viewfinder to the front or back.

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.

Introduction

C D E

F G

Names of Parts (continued)

[PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC) (

Page 122)

[DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (APage 22)

Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an AC adapter.

[REMOTE] Remote Terminal (APage 131)

Side Terminal

A [Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output

Terminal (BNC) (A Page 122)

[PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)

Page 122)

(

C [GENLOCK/AUX] Genlock/AUX Selection Switch

(U model only) (A Page 125)

[GENLOCK/AUX IN] Genlock/AUX Input Terminal (U model)/[GENLOCK INPUT] Genlock Input Terminal (E model)

U model : For input of external synchronizing signals or

E model : For input of external synchronizing signals.

E [TC IN] Time Code Input Terminal (BNC)

( A Page 48 to 52)

F [TC OUT] Time Code Output Terminal (BNC)

( A Page 48 to 52)

G [STUDIO] Studio Terminal (10-pin) (A Page 128)

Connect to this terminal when combining the use of products, such as a transmission unit, from a different manufacturer.

Pin No. Signal

10 GND ^

external composite video signals. (A Page 125 [Input of Composite Video Signals from External Device (GY-HM790CHU/GYHM790U only)])

(A Page 126 [Input of External Synchronizing Signal (Genlock)])

1NC ^

2 CALL TALLY IN

3 RM TALLY OUT

4 RM PREVIEW OUT 5NC ^ 6NC ^

7 TALLY IN IN 8 RETURN GND ^

9 RETURN IN IN

KL M N O

Input/

Output

[HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)

(

Page 122)

[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Output Terminal

(RCA)

Output terminal for audio signals.

●

Input audio signals are output during Camera mode.

●

Playback audio signals are output during Media mode.

●

Audio from input audio signals is output during HD/DV signal (IEEE1394) input.

Memo :

●

Alarm tone is not output.

[INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch

(

Page 123)

For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.

[EXT]

[INT]

Shoulder Pad Slide Button

For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to adjust the shoulder pad O position to the front or back.

Shoulder Pad

[USB] USB Terminal (APage 130)

[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 Terminal (4-pin)

For connecting digital video equipment with IEEE1394 terminal using an IEEE1394 cable (sold separately). To enable this terminal, set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 terminal switch M to [EXT]. (A Page 123 [IEEE1394 Connection])

Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394]

terminal Q. Enables the accessory connector B at the rear

of the camera recorder. (A Page 15)

Note :

●

When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.

Memo :

●

Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.

SD Slot

(A Page 31)

Rear

A B

A Card Slot A Status Indicator

[SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button

For switching SDHC cards.

SDHC Card Cover

Card Slot B Status Indicator

[OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob

A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)

For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).

Note :

●

Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.

●

If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera recorder may fall and cause injuries.

●

Check the instruction manual provided with the shoulder belt before using.

Accessory Connection Terminal

Terminal for connecting a KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder : sold separately) or KA-M790G (Multicore Remote Adapter : sold separately) unit.

Memo :

● When using this terminal, make sure that the Battery

Adapter C is removed.

Battery Adapter (APage 22)

The shape is different for GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U and GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E.

* The above is the illustration for GY-HM790CHE/GY-

HM790E.

Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)

CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ

RET

GFE

A Focus Ring

Zoom Lever/Ring

To operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M and set it to AMANU.B.

Iris Ring

To operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.

Lens Cable

[REC] Record Trigger Button

Starts/stops recording.

[RET] Return Video Button

Press this button to play back and check the latest clip, according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 79) (A Page 56 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)])

Memo :

●

When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to Focus Assist button. When it is set to video is displayed. (APage 79)

Focus AssistB, this button functions as the

ABC

A M

IRIS

ZOOM

NL O

ReturnB, a return

Zoom Servo Control Lever

To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set the [ZOOM] switch M to ASERVOB.

●

Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when AWB is pressed.

●

Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when

ATB

is pressed.

●

Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard.

Iris Mode Switch

: Auto iris operation mode.

: Manual iris operation mode.

Iris Momentary Button

Press and hold this button to change to auto iris mode when the iris mode switch H is set at AMB.

[I.G.] Iris Speed Adjustment Knob

If the speed is set too fast, opening/closing of the iris becomes unstable and hunting may occur. Readjust the speed in this case.

Filter Built-In Screw

A transparent or UV filter for lens protection can be installed inside the lens hood from the front. Filters for various effects can also be used.

● Installable filter types

When installed on the hood : 82 mm P0.75 When installed on the lens body : 72 mm P0.75

Zoom Servo Connector

For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).

[ZOOM] Zoom Switch

SERVO

: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control

lever G.

MANU.

: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.

Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw

Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting, secure with a lock screw. (A Page 28 [Adjusting Back Focus])

[M] Macro Focus Ring (for close-ups)

Turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to take close-up shots of small objects. Normal focusing and zooming cannot be performed in macro mode.

To take macro shots

● Set focus ring A to infinity (n).

● Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.

● Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust

focus on the object.

Note :

●

As the back focus knob is located nearby, be careful not to mistake the two knobs.

●

Do not forget to restore the macro ring to its original position after use. (A Page 28 [Adjusting Back Focus])

Basic System Diagram

Focus Manual Unit HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON)

1/3 Zoom Lens Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)

PL Mount Film Lens

1/2 Zoom Lens

16 mm PL Mount Film Lens adapter HZ-CA13U

Zoom Servo Control HZ-ZS13B

(1/2 B 1/3):ACM-12

Mount Converter

Shoulder Belt

Earphone

Microphone

1/3 Zoom Lens KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON) (GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)

Standard Package

GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U : Gold Mount

Battery Adapter

GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : V Mount

Tripod Base KA-551U

SDI Cable BNC

Component Cable BNC

Composite Cable BNC

Audio Cable RCA pin

IEEE1394 Cable

4P-6P

For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U

Anton Bauer Battery (Dionic90)

Anton Bauer Battery Charger

For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E*

IDX Battery

(Endura)

Battery Charger

XLR 4P

IDX

AC Adapter

Monitor

External Recording

Device

VTR

BR-HD50U/E*

Non-linear Editing

System

Carrying Case

Mount Converter

2/3 Zoom Lens

Studio Viewfinder

VF-HP790G

(2/3 B1/3): ACM-17

Studio Adapter

KA-790G

Tripod

SDHC Memory Card

Multicore Remote Adapter

KA-M790G

SDHC Card Reader

Headset

(Beyerdynamic)

Monitor

CALLTALLY

FULL AUTO F1

BARS

INTERCOM

LEVEL

RM-P210U/E*/RM-HP250AU/RM-HP250DE*

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

USB Cable

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P250

WHITE MASTER BLACK

MENU/SHUTTER GAIN

PAINT AUTO

SHUTTER

GAIN

W.BAL

STEP

HIGH

MID

SHUTTER

VARIABLE

PUSH-ON

PRESET

LOW

DOWN UP

Remote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/ RM-LP57U

Non-linear Editing

System

Memory Recorder KA-MR100G

Remote Control Unit

(Connection is possible only

when RM-HP250AU/RM-

POWER

IRIS

AUTO MANU

CLOSE OPEN

RM-LP25U

HP250DE* is used.)

Introduction

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

You can display the camera status, media information, zebra pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens during shooting.

Besides camera and playback images, the following characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

䡵 Status screen (A Page 18)

䡵 Auto White display* (A Page 20)

䡵 Menu setting screen (A Page 20)

䡵 Alarm display (A Page 20)

䡵

Marker and safety zone indicators* (APage 112)

䡵 Zebra pattern display (A Page 20)

* Displayed in Camera mode only (Except AUX mode)

Memo :

●

When [Analog Out Char.]/[SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]

AOnB

menu is set to also displayed in the video image of the video signal output terminal. (APage 92)

[STATUS]

Button

, the status screen and menu screen are

Viewfinder

[DISPLAY] Button

LCD Monitor

LCD monitor display

The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press

of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0

1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status display screen. (A Page 19)

* The STATUS 0 screen is skipped in the AUX mode

(U model only).

30/24 fps

MAX 123% MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

STBY

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 0 Screen

1280x720

30/24 fps

24p HQ

100min 100min

B STBY

282min

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 1 Screen

CAMERA INFORMATION

SETUP FILE SCENE [ SCENE ] ZEBRA1 50%~100% ZEBRA2 70%~80% AUDIO CH1 CH2 FORMAT QuickTime MEDIA 125min 123min

STBY

282min

Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM

STATUS 2 Screen

SWITCH ASSIGN

FAW NONE GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB USER 1 BARS USER 2 B.STRETCH3 USER 3 LOAD FILE RET CLIP REVIEW SKIN/SPOT SPOT METER AELEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR

STBY

282min

Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM

STATUS 3 Screen

A<3200K>

00:00:00:00

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

ND1/16 A<3200K>

B -3

Status Screen

This screen allows you to check the current settings. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in

the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode

(4 types). (A Page 8 [Operation Mode])

䡵 Status Screen in Camera Mode (A Page 102)

Viewfinder display

The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0

1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)

* The STATUS 0 screen is skipped in the AUX mode

(U model only).

30/24 fps

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

STBY

STATUS 4 Screen

min

1280 x 720 24p HQ

Press [DISPLAY]

282min

Press [DISPLAY]

CH1

CH2

FREE

STBY

100 min

STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen (LCD monitor only)

䡵

Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode) (APage 108)

The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)

STATUS 0 Screen

䡵 Status Screen in USB Mode

This screen displays the USB mode.

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor

You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor. (Camera mode only)

CH1

CH2

FREE

STATUS 1 Screen

STATUS 2 Screen

䡵 Status Screen in Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) (A Page 109)

The display switches between the 2 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 0)

STATUS 0 Screen

1280x720 24p HQ

STBY

100 min

min

1280 x 720 24p HQ

282min

[DISPLAY] Button

1 Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 88)

2 Press the [DISPLAY] button while the LCD screen is

displayed.

The display switches between the same display as the viewfinder and the enlarged display with every press of the button.

Memo :

●

During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.

282min

STATUS 1 Screen

Introduction

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder (continued)

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only, Excluding AUX Mode)

Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated.

(A Page 42 [Adjusting the White Balance])

Menu Setting Screen

For configuring various settings. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen. (A Page 70 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

Alarm Display

●

Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. If the alarm sounds during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display in Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 screen and alarm will be displayed.

Page 134 [Error Displays and Actions])

(

30/24 fps

MAX 123% MIN 45%

1min 1min

B STBY

Alarm Display Area

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

RES

S.DTL

B -3

A<3200K>

Zebra Pattern Display

Two types of zebra patterns that indicate the luminance level of the video image can be displayed on this camera recorder. You can set the luminance levels for displaying the two types of zebra patterns. (A Page 54 [Setting Zebra Pattern])

[Main Menu] Screen

Zebra Pattern

Memo :

●

Use the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front to turn ON/OFF the zebra pattern display.

●

Set the display pattern and luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra]. (APage 89)

Preparations

Attaching Accessories

Attaching the Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)

Hole

Clamp

Loosen the mount ring.

2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the

hole of the mounting area.

3 Tighten the mount ring.

REC

Knob

Microphone

Microphone Holder

Clamp

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)

1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to

attach it.

2 Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the

viewfinder.

Slide Lock Ring

4 Connect the cable connector.

5 Attach the lens cable to the clamp.

Memo :

●

Tighten the mount ring completely. If it is not fully tightened, the lens may drop or the back focus may be out of alignment.

●

When attaching or removing the zoom lens, set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to AOFFB.

Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)

You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder. The supplied microphone has a phantom power supply.

1 Turn the knob on the microphone holder

anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder.

2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to

secure the microphone.

4 Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or

[INPUT2] terminal.

Viewfinder

3 Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.

4 Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.

Clamp

5 Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.

6 Make sure to perform the correct settings for the

phantom microphone (A Page 46).

Preparations

Power Supply

To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. (A Page 22 [Using a Battery Pack])

(A Page 22 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)])

Note :

● Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the

power supply that operates this camera recorder.

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power.

1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the

[DC INPUT] terminal of the camera recorder.

Check that the power of the camera recorder and the AC adapter is turned AOFFB and connect as shown in the diagram.

䡵 Charging the Built-In Battery

The date/time and time code data are stored using the built-in rechargeable battery. When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in battery always gets charged. When the power is disconnected, the battery gradually discharges.

The battery will be totally discharged if left unused for 3 months and the date/time and time code data will be reset. When this happens, set the [POWER] switch to AONB to display the [Initial Setting] screen, then set the date/time.

(A Page 26 [Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)])

Using a Battery Pack

Recommended Batteries

U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) E model : Endura-HL9 (IDX)

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and

the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

Note :

●

Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly.

●

See the battery instruction manual on how to charge the battery.

[DC INPUT]

DC Cable

DC OUTPUT

AC Adapter

2 Set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to

AONB after turning on the AC adapter.

Power will be supplied to the camera recorder.

Note :

●

Do not insert or remove the DC cable during recording.

●

Do not use power supply of high voltage fluctuation, containing noise such as ripple, or with insufficient capacity.

Battery Operating Time

The following are the approximate times for continuous operation on fully-charged batteries.

Battery

Dionic90 (U model) Approx. 2.75 h

Endura-HL9 (E model) Approx. 2.75 h

Memo :

●

Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment.

●

Operating time is shortened in cold environment.

●

The operating time may shorten when power zoom is used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD monitor is frequently used.

Continuous Operating Time

(At 25 f)

Precautions for the Battery Operation

●

Do not remove the battery when the [POWER] switch is

AONB

●

Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is in use.

●

Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery inside will deplete the battery power even if you set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB. Remove the battery if you are not using the camera recorder.

Attaching the Battery (GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U)

Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.

Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery,

adapter, and guide hole, and insert straight.

Guide Hole (x3)

Release Lever

Guide Pins

Attaching the Battery (GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E)

Use the Endura-HL9 (IDX) battery.

Attach the battery

Face the terminal downward and attach the V mount of the battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera recorder.

V Mount Attachment Bracket

V Mount

2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place.

䡵 Detaching the Battery

Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to detach it from the camera recorder.

LCD Screen Side

Battery

Memo :

● If the guide pins are not inserted straight, the battery will

not be attached correctly.

2 Slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side

panel until it snaps into place.

䡵 Detaching the Battery

Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward you to detach it from the camera recorder.

Release Lever

Battery

Release Button

Battery

Preparations

Using a Battery Pack (continued)

Power Status Display

䡵 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Screens

The power status is displayed on the status and menu screens. If the battery or supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, a warning will be displayed in red.

䡵 Warnings by Lamps and Alarm Tones

●

Warning status is indicated by tally lamps and alarm tones.

● The front and back tally lamps of the camera recorder

blink.

● Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or

[PHONES] terminal.

Memo :

● If you continue to use the camera recorder while the

power warning is displayed, the camera recorder will stop automatically when the battery or supplied voltage from the AC adapter becomes lower.

● Alarm tone is not output during recording.

Note :

● If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery

mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

䡵 Status Screen (A Page 102 [Status Screen in Camera Mode]) (A Page 108 [Status Screen in SD Card Mode]) (A Page 109 [Status Screen in IEEE1394 Input Mode])

1280x720 24p HQ

䡵

(

30/24 fps

100min 100min

B STBY

RES

Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor

Page 110)

CH1

CH2

FREE

STBY

100 min

min

䡵 Menu screen (A Page 70)

00:00:00:00

MAX 123% MIN 45%

S.DTL

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

1280 x 720 24p HQ

B -3

RES

Note :

●

The remaining battery power and time are displayed as there are from the battery information. Accurate data may not be displayed according to the battery condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible when the remaining battery power and time are low.

Precautions for Batteries

●

Store the battery in a cool and dry place when not in use. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures (such as in a car under direct sunlight). This will cause battery leakage and shorten the battery life.

●

Operating time is shortened if the battery terminal is dirty.

●

If the operating time shortens drastically even after charging, the battery may be reaching the end of its life. Replace the battery with a new one.

Charging

●

Use up the charge completely before you charge the battery. If the battery is not fully discharged before charging, the battery capacity may drop after repeated cycles.

●

If the battery capacity drops due to repetitive shallow charging and discharging, it may be recovered by using up the charge completely and then fully charging the battery again.

●

If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.

●

It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment between 10 f and 35 f. The battery may not be fully charged or the charging time may be prolonged if

charged under low temperatures (below 10

Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.

The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.

Memo :

● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode

when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.

●

Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to switch to a different mode. The operation mode indicator changes as below. While in the Camera mode, setting the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection

switch to mode. (U model only) See [Operation Mode] (A Page 8) for details of each operation mode.

●

During Camera mode (Except AUX mode)

●

AUX Mode (U model only) : Blue

●

During Media mode (SD Card mode) : Lights up in green

●

Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode)

●

During USB mode : Lights up in orange

●

During mode switching : Blinks in the color of the

AUXB switches the camera recorder to the AUX

: Lights up in blue/purple

: Lights up in orange

new mode

䡵 Camera Mode (Except AUX Mode)

Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. ASTBYB appears on the operation mode display area of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.

Memo :

●

Playback of SDHC card is not possible in Camera mode. However, you can use the Clip Review function to check the most recently recorded video clip. (APage 56)

䡵 AUX Mode (U model only)

This is a mode for recording composite videos from an external device. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.

Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording. Composite videos from the external device are output to the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Memo :

●

[System Definition] is fixed at ASD (DV)B in the AUX mode. (APage 56)

䡵 Media Mode (SD Card Mode)

This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card.

When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Memo :

● The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input mode

only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in operation.

[CAM/MEDIA] Button

[MENU] Button

[REC] Button

[POWER] Switch

Cross-Shaped Button

JKH I)

( Set Button (

[CANCEL] Button

䡵 Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode)

This mode allows you to check IEEE1394 input signals. When playable IEEE1394 signals are input, input images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. IEEE1394 input signals cannot be recorded.

Turning Off the Power

Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode.

Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB.

2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT]

terminal (when not in use for a long time).

Note :

● Do not set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB during

recording. Check that the operation mode display is ASTBYB or ASTOPB before you turn off the power.

● If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB

during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you turn on the power again.

● When turning off the power, first set the [POWER] switch

of the camera recorder to AOFFB. Do not remove the battery or turn off the AC power while the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.

Preparations

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)

Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.

Setting the Clock in the [Initial Setting] Screen

The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned on for the first time and when the built-in battery is turned on again after being fully discharged.

All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.

[MENU] Button

Cross-Shaped Button (

JKH I)

Set Button

(

2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].

A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and

select the setting item.

B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).

3 Press the Set button after setting is complete.

The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.

Memo :

●

The configured date/time data can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC card.

●

The value of the year can be set in the range of A2000B to

2099B.

Changing the Time after Initial Setting

䡵 Setting the date/time (A Page 95)

Select [Others] menu B [Date/Time].

The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.

[POWER] Switch

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

䡵 For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U

䡵 For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E

2 Set the date and time.

A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and

select the setting item.

B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).

3 Press the Set button (R) after setting is complete.

The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.

Changing the Display Style

You can change the display style of the date/time on the menu.

Memo :

● To perform the settings while looking at the monitor

screen connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Analog Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB. (A Page 92)

䡵 Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 91)

Select [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] menu B

[Date Style].

B Select the date display style.

[Setting values : YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month,

day, year), DMY (day, month, year)]

C Press the Set button (R).

䡵 Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 91)

Select [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] menu B

[Time Style].

B Select the time display style.

[Setting values : 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24

hour display)]

C Press the Set button (R).

Date/Time Display in Different Operation Modes

During Camera mode Date/time of the built-in clock is

During AUX mode (U model)

During Media mode (SD Card mode)

During Media mode (IEEE1394 mode)

displayed.

Shooting date/time of the clip being played back is displayed.

Date/time is not displayed.

Adjusting the Monitor Speaker

The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees. Adjust according to the position of your ear.

180 Degrees Rotation

Monitor Speaker

[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob

Memo :

● Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker with the

[MONITOR] level adjustment knob at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder. Various warning alarm tones may also be output repeatedly. (A Page 135)

Note :

●

The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees. Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.

Preparations

Adjusting Back Focus

5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the object.

6 Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position.

7 Loosen the lock screw of the back focus ring.

When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or wide angle end.

● Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera

recorder.

● The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.

34, 6 5

RET

A M

IRIS

8 Shoot the same object and secure the back focus ring

at the position where the object is in focus.

9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 three times until the object is in

focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions.

10 Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus

ring.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

You can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor screen according to your usage condition.

Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images.

2 7, 8, 10

Siemens Star Chart

Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AMB (manual).

2 Set the zoom mode switch to AMANU.B (manual).

3 Turn to open the iris ring.

Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be obtained.

[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button

LCD Lock Release Knob

Tilt 180 degrees upward

Tilt 90 degrees downward

[LCD PEAKING +/-] Button

䡵 Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor

Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD

monitor.

2 Rotate the LCD monitor to adjust the angle.

● While the LCD monitor is open, you can rotate it 180

degrees upward or 90 degrees downward.

● Rotating the LCD monitor 180 degrees upward enables

you to see the screen from the lens side. To display the image when it is viewed from the opposite direction (mirror image), perform setting as follows. [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B Set [LCD Mirror Mode] to AMirrorB B Press Set button (

R) (A Page 88)

4 Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum

telephoto position.

䡵 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen

Adjusting contour and brightness

● Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness

of the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.

[+] : Press this button to brighten the screen. [-] : Press this button to darken the screen.

● During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on

the LCD monitor screen.

● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or

IEEE1394 mode

● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or

USB mode

Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour of

●

the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.

[+] : Press the button to increase contour correction. [-] : Press the button to decrease contour correction.

● During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the

LCD monitor screen. (A Page 29 [Adjusting contour and brightness])

● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or

IEEE1394 mode

[VF PEAKING] Knob

Slide Lock Ring

[VF BRIGHT] Knob

Eyepiece Lock Ring

Eyepiece Focus Ring

Eyepiece

Note :

● A high-definition viewfinder is used on this camera

recorder in order to provide an accurate focusing environment. Due to the characteristic of the display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images, SDI output, or component output.

䡵 Adjusting the Angle

Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.

䡵 Adjusting the Visibility

Turn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on the viewfinder screen.

● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or

USB mode

Adjusting the Viewfinder

You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions.

Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images.

䡵 Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen

Adjusting contour and brightness

● Use the [VF BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder screen.

● Use the [VF PEAKING] knob to adjust the contour of the

viewfinder screen.

T Screen display during adjustment

(A Page 29 [Adjusting contour and brightness])

Displaying in black and white (A Page 88)

You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white. [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF] menu B [VF Display] item B Press Set button (

) B Select AB & WB B Press Set button (R)

Preparations

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder (continued)

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Screens

[DISPLAY] Button

䡵 When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOnB (A Page 88)

Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

Closed LCD Normal LCD OFF ON

Inversed LCD ON ON

Opened LCD Normal LCD ON ON

Inversed LCD ON ON

Memo :

● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to turn

ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen.

● The function to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen by

pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled by opening/closing or rotating the LCD monitor.

● The viewfinder screen is always displayed.

Normal LCD

Inversed LCD

LCD opened at 40 degrees and above

LCD closed at 40 degrees and below

䡵 When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOffB (A Page 88)

Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

Closed LCD Normal LCD OFF ON

Inversed LCD ON OFF

Opened LCD Normal LCD ON OFF

Inversed LCD ON OFF

Memo :

● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to

switch the display between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

● The function to switch between LCD monitor and

viewfinder displays by pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled by opening/closing or rotating the LCD monitor.

● When the LCD monitor is stored in the camera recorder in

the direction of normal display, pressing of the [DISPLAY] button will not work.

● You can display both the LCD monitor and viewfinder

screens at the same time by selecting [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 88)

Tally Lamps

These are indicator lamps for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. When the battery or remaining space on the SDHC card is low, the lamps blink. (Camera mode only) Set using [Tally System]/[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] in the [Main Menu] B [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

Front Tally Lamp

Back Tally Lamp

Setting

Camera Recorder Information

External Device Information

Camera Recorder Recording Status

External Device Recording Status

Remote Control Unit Input

R : Lights up o : Blinks once in 1 second

J : Blinks four times in 1 second X : Only back tally lamp lights up

[Tally System] ^ [Int] [Ext] [Studio]

[Front Tally]/ [Back Tally] *1

Warnin g ^^ J ^ J ^ J

Alarm

Warnin g

Alarm

Recording ^ RR^^^^

Special Recording *3

Recording

[CALL] ^^^ ^ ^ oo

[TALLY(PGM)] ^^ ^ ^ ^ RR

[TALLY(PVW)] ^^ ^ ^ ^ XX

Off On BlinkOn Blink On Blink

^^ o ^ o*2 ^ o

^^ ^ ^ J ^^

^ RR^^^^

^^ ^ RR^^

*1 : [Front Tally] and [Back Tally] can be set independently

with the menu settings. (A Page 94)

*2 : Only battery alarm is displayed. *3 : Paused state during special recording ([Clip

Continuous]). (A Page 59)

Memo :

● Blinking takes priority over lighting up.

SDHC Cards

This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.

Memo :

● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other

than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded.

SDHC Cards to Use

Use a Class 6/10 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).

Note :

● Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA

or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

SDHC Card Cover Knob

Slot A Status

Indicator

[SLOT SELECT]

Button

Slot B Status Indicator

SDHC Card Cover

䡵 Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC Cards

The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the battery condition.

(A Page 75 [Camera Resolution]) (A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate])

SDHC Card Size

Camera Resolution

1280x720 1440x1080 1920x1080

1440x1080 SP 17 min 35 min 70 min 140 min

1280x720 SP 22 min 45 min 90 min 180 min

720 x 480 -- 15 min 30 min 60 min 120 min

720 x 576 -- 15 min 30 min 60 min 120 min

Bit Rate

HQ 12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

Memo :

● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other

than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded.

䡵 Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card

A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or

deleting.

B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing

or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)

Write-Protect Switch

Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled

Preparations

SDHC Cards (continued)

Inserting an SDHC Card

This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).

1 Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in

the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

2 Insert an SDHC card with the notched corner first.

3 Close the SDHC card cover.

Notched Corner

SDHC Card

Memo :

● When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the

previously selected slot is used.

Note :

● Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera

recorder or remove the SDHC card when it is being accessed. All data recorded on the card, including the file that is being accessed, may be corrupted. Be sure to check whether the status indicator is lighted in green or not before you turn off the power or remove the SDHC card.

● If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being

accessed, reinsert the card only after the status indicator goes off.

● The SDHC card may not be recognized if you insert and

remove the card within a short time. When this happens, remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you reinsert.

䡵 Card Slot Status Indicator

The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.

Lamp Slot Status

Lights up in red Inserted SDHC card is being accessed.

(writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SDHC card.

Lights up in green On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be

used for recording or playback.

Light goes out ● SDHC card is not inserted.

● An unusable card is inserted.

● An SDHC card is inserted but a different

slot is selected.

Removing the SDHC Card

Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being

accessed (lights up in red).

2 Slide the SDHC card cover knob in the direction of the

arrow and open the cover.

3 Push the SDHC card and remove it from the slot.

Switching SDHC cards

When both card slots are inserted with SDHC cards, you can use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use. When the memory on an SDHC card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card.

[SLOT SELECT] Button

Cross-Shaped

Button

JKH I)

(

Set Button (

Note :

● The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording

or playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press the button.

[CANCEL] Button

4 Close the SDHC card cover.

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards

When the following cards are inserted, AFORMATTING REQUIREDB appears. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.

Unformatted SDHC cards

●

SDHC cards formatted under different specifications

* For details of the menu operation, see

[Basic Operations in Menu Screen] (A Page 70).

Note :

● Be sure to format the SDHC card on this camera recorder.

SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.

Memo :

● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL]

button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.

1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu.

(A Page 97)

2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and

press the Set button (R).

6 Formatting is complete.

ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.

Memo :

● If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or

press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.

● If you remove the SDHC card during formatting,

AFormat Error!B appears and the camera recorder returns to the previous screen.

● During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you

can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SDHC card is inserted in the other slot.

● Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.

● Recording is in progress on the SDHC card to be

formatted.

● SDHC card is not inserted.

● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is

displayed).

Note :

● If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the

card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

3 The status of the selected SDHC card appears.

4 Select [Format] and press the Set button (R).

5 Formatting starts.

Preparations

SDHC Cards (continued)

Restoring the SDHC Card

It is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons. The message ARESTORE MEDIAB appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that requires restoring is inserted.

Memo :

● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL]

button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.

Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu. (APage 97)

2 Select the SDHC card to be restored and press the Set

button (

R).

4 Restoring is complete.

● When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the

camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.

● When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the

camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen.

Note :

● [Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode.

However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder is recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode when the camera recorder is not recording.

● [Restore Media] does not restore the SDHC card to its

original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or format the SDHC card. Take note that formatting the SDHC card erases all information inside.

Memo :

● Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.

● Camera recorder is recording in progress.

● SDHC card is not inserted.

● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is

displayed).

● Restoring is not required.

3 Restoring starts.

Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards

䡵 Folders in the SDHC Card

Images captured are recorded to [PRIVATE] B [JVC] folder inside the SDHC card. Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below.

[System Definition]

Setting

HD (MPEG2) MOV CQAV

HD (MPEG2) MP4 BPAV

SD (DV) MOV CQDV

SD (DV) AVI CADV

Memo :

● By formatting (initializing) the SDHC card from the

[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System Definition] settings and [File Format] settings will be generated.

●

When the settings are changed, folders required for recording in those settings will be automatically generated.

[System Definition]

Note :

● When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted using the

Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), recording to the SDHC card may fail if formatting (initializing) of the card is not performed.

[File Format]

Setting

settings and

Folders in the

SDHC Card

[File Format]

䡵 Recorded Clips

This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System. As such, recorded materials may be split into several files due to the file size. However, they can be played back continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may be recorded

across the two SDHC cards in card slots A and B depending on the recording time of the clip. When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.

Note :

● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played

back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the recording is made on one card.

Recording Clips

䡵 Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name

When recording is stopped, the images, audio and accompanying data which are recorded from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on the SDHC card.

An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number)

Example:

ABCG0001

Clip Number

A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order. The clip number can be reset in the menu.

* [Clip Set] B [Reset Clip Number] (APage 76)

Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)

This is set to AxxxGB (AxxxB denotes the last 3 digits of the serial number) by default.

Memo :

● Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the

clip name prefix by using [Main Menu] B [Record Set] menu B [Clip Set] B [Clip Name Prefix]. (A Page 76)

● Changes cannot be made after recording.

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures

[REC] Button

Back Tally Lamp

Front Tally Lamp

[POWER] Switch

[REC] Button

Preparations

1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 21)

2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera

recorder. (A Page 22)

3 Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)

4 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.

5 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

(A Page 28)

Shooting

Configure the video and audio input settings.

You have to configure video settings such as brightness adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio input settings and audio recording level for audio recording.

●

Adjusting the Iris (APage 39)

●

Setting Gain (APage 40)

●

Setting the Electronic Shutter (APage 40)

●

Adjusting the White Balance (APage 42)

●

Adjusting the White Shading (APage 44)

●

Setting the ND Filter (APage 45)

●

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

Page 46)

(

2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC

card.

●

There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and one on the lens. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/stop recording by default.

●

During recording, the front and back tally lamps light up in red.

Memo :

● Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/

[Back Tally] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

● To separately control this camera recorder and other

equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal, you can configure the setting at [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

Check the most recently captured images (Clip Review).

Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip Review function (A Page 56). The most recently captured images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. After playback, the camera recorder returns to standby mode (STBY).

* When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B

[LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB (A Page 79)

Focus Assist Function

When the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or green). This enables easy and accurate focusing. Select the color in the menu.

[FOCUS ASSIST] Button

Memo :

●

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Focus Assist] is set to AACCU-FocusB, the depth of field becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. (APage 89)

●

The AACCU-FocusB function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10 seconds.

●

Select the display color in [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B

[Shooting Assist]

●

The [VF PEAKING] knob and [LCD PEAKING +/-] button do not function when Focus Assist is activated.

[Color]. (APage 89)

䡵 Assigning Focus Assist function to the [RET] button on the lens

You can assign the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button on the lens.

* Set [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B

[LENS RET] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 79)

Shooting

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format

You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder.

Memo :

●

Make a selection in [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

Selecting a System Definition

Select the system definition in [System Definition]. There are two different definitions for selection. HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality

Selecting a File Format

Select a file format in [File Format]. There are three file formats for selection. QuickTime : QuickTime file format (.MOV) MP4 : MP4 file format AVI : Standard video file format for Windows

systems

Memo :

● The available options vary as follows depending on the

[System Definition] setting.

● AHD (MPEG2)B : QuickTime, MP4

● ASD (DV)B :QuickTime, AVI

Selecting a Video Format

Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [System Definition], [File Format], and [Camera Resolution].

The recording bit rate is 35 Mbps VBR when AHQB is selected, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps) CBR when ASPB is selected.

䡵 List of Formats

The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder.

䡵 When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B

Record Format

File Format

QuickTime 1280x720 60p (HQ)

MP4 1280x720 60p (HQ)

Camera Resolution

Horizontal×Line

1440x1080 60i (HQ)

1920x1080 60i (HQ) Full HD

1440x1080 60i (SP) HDV

1920x1080 60i (HQ) Full HD

Frame & Bit Rate

60p (SP) HDV

30p (HQ)

30p (SP) HDV

24p (HQ)

24p (SP) HDV

50p (HQ)

50p (SP) HDV

25p (HQ)

25p (SP) HDV

60i (SP) HDV

50i (HQ)

50i (SP) HDV

30p (HQ) Full HD

50i (HQ) Full HD

25p (HQ) Full HD

24p (HQ) Full HD

60p (SP) HDV

30p (HQ)

30p (SP) HDV

24p (HQ)

24p (SP) HDV

50p (HQ)

50p (SP) HDV

25p (HQ)

25p (SP) HDV

50i (SP) HDV

30p (HQ) Full HD

50i (HQ) Full HD

25p (HQ) Full HD

24p (HQ) Full HD

Remarks

compatible

䡵 When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video

format is fixed as follows for the different models.

Record Format

File Format

QuickTime/ AVI

Camera Resolution

Horizontal×Line

720 x 480(U model) 60i DV

720 x 576(E model) 50i DV

Frame & Bit Rate

Remarks

compatible

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Select an aspect ratio for the images. The available options vary as follows depending on the [System Definition] setting.

● AHD (MPEG2)B:Fixed at 16:9

● ASD (DV)B : 16:9, 4:3

Setting the Record Format Menu

1 Display the [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

2 Set each of the items.

Adjusting the Iris

You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.

Iris Ring

RET

A M

IRIS

[IRIS] Switch

3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at

the bottom of the screen, and press the Set button (

● The record format is switched.

● A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during

switching.

R).

Note :

●

[System Definition] is fixed at ASD (DV)B in the AUX mode. Only [File Format] and [Aspect Ratio] can be set. (U model)

Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode

Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris mode. Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.

Memo :

● Even during Manual Iris mode, the camera recorder

enters forced Auto Iris mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button is pressed.

Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode

Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AAB to enter Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.

Memo :

● Even when the [IRIS] switch of the lens is set to AMB, it

switches automatically to Auto Iris mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB.

● When [Iris Control] in the [Camera Function] B

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, you can adjust the iris manually even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

● You can use the cross-shaped button (

recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking sensitivity of the auto iris. (A Page 78)

H I) on this camera

Shooting

Setting Gain

This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting conditions.

[GAIN] Selection

Switch

[FULL AUTO] Switch

Setting the Electronic Shutter

You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.

Fixed Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching)

Use the Set button (R) to switch between the shutter modes and the cross-shaped button ( speeds.

JK) to switch between the

[FULL AUTO] Switch

Set Button (R)

Fixed Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching)

You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder. The default positions of the switch are as follows.

[L] : 0 dB (No electrical boosting.) [M] : 9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 2.8 times. ) [H] : 18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8 times. )

Memo :

●

The gain value of each position can be set to AALCB and within the range of in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the screen to appear grainier. (APage 79)

0dBB to A18dBB (in increments of 3 dB)

Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment)

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter Automatic gain Level Control (AALCB fixed). The gain of the video amplifier is automatically set according to the brightness of the object.

In this case, the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder is disabled.

Memo :

● When [Gain] in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO]

menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the gain with the [GAIN] switch even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

Cross-Shaped Button (JK)

䡵 Switching Shutter Mode

Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to turn ON/OFF the shutter.

Memo :

● When the shutter is ON, AStepB, AVar iabl eB, or AEEIB

(Extended Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter mode) may be selected using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu. AStepB is the factory default. (A Page 78)

䡵 Switching Shutter Speed

When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings.

䡵 During modes other than Variable Frame Rec

Camera

Shutter

Button

Step

Button

Variabl e

Button (Lower limit)

Resolution/ Frame & Bit

Rate

(Standard)

(Upper limit)

(Standard)

䡵 During Variable Frame Rec

Camera

Resolution/

Shutter

Button

Step

Button

Variabl e

Button (Lower limit)

Frame & Bit

Rate

Frame Rate

(Standard)

(Upper limit)

720/60p

720/30p 1080/60i 1080/30p

480/60i

1/10000 1/10000 1/4000

1/4000 1/4000 1/2000

1/2000 1/2000 1/1000

1/1000 1/1000 1/500

1/500 1/500 1/250

1/250 1/250 1/100

1/100 1/120 1/60

1/60 1/50 1/48

1/30 1/25 1/24

1/15 1/12.5 1/12

1/7.5 1/6.25 1/6

1/60.00 1/50.00 1/48.00

1/30.03 1/25.04 1/24.01

60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000

1/4000 1/2000 1/1000

1/2000 1/1000 1/500

1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/500 1/250 1/100

1/250 1/100 1/60

1/100 1/60 1/48

1/60 1/48 1/40

1/30 1/24 1/20

1/15 1/12 1/10

1/7.5 1/6 1/5

1/60.00 1/48.00 1/40.00

720/50p 720/25p 1080/50i

1080/25p

576/50i

1/10489.5

720/30p 720/24p

1/10000 1/4000

1/10489.5

720/24p

1080/24p

1/10000

Camera

Resolution/

Shutter

Button

Step

Button

Var iable

Button (Lower limit)

Frame & Bit

Rate

Frame Rate

(Standard)

(Upper limit)

50, 25, 12.5 40, 20, 10

1/10000 1/4000

1/4000 1/2000

1/2000 1/1000

1/1000 1/500

1/500 1/250

1/250 1/120

1/120 1/50

1/50 1/40

1/25 1/20

1/12.5 1/10

1/6.25 1/5

1/50.00 1/40.00

720/25p

1/10000

1/10489.5

Memo :

● Shutter speed is usually displayed in seconds (SEC).

However, only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p (SP)B, A24p (HQ)B, A25p (SP)B, or A25p (HQ)B, the speed can be displayed in angle (DEG). (A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate]) (A Page 91 [Shutter Disp.])

Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment)

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter the automatic shutter adjustment mode. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.

Switching of shutter speed with the cross-shaped button ( button (

Memo :

JK) and switching of shutter mode with the Set R) are disabled.

● When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO]

menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the shutter mode with the Set button (R) and shutter speed with the crossshaped button (

JK) even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on

the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

● When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO]

menu is set to AEEIB, the camera recorder enters Automatic Shutter Adjustment mode. Switching of shutter mode with the Set button (

R) and shutter speed with

cross-shaped button (JK) is disabled. (A Page 81)

Shooting

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions. As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the object changes.

[WHT.BAL.] Selection Switch

[FULL AUTO] Switch

䡵

Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)

Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. When the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is set to [A] or [B], press the [AWB] button to execute white balance. The white balance will be automatically adjusted and the adjusted

value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B.

Prepare the camera recorder.

A Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. B Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic). C Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.

2 Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting

(A Page 45).

3 Set the [WHT.BAL.] switch to AAB or ABB.

4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the

object to be shot, place a white object near the center of the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.

[POWER] Switch

[AWB] Button

Manual White Balance Mode (Manual Switching)

You can select the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

Use the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch to select APRESETB (preset mode), AAB (memory A mode), or ABB (memory B mode).

Memo :

● The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be

assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 79)

● In [FAW] mode, color temperature of the images is

sampled and white balance is automatically adjusted to the appropriate level.

● When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function] B

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to AFAWB and the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, the mode is fixed at AFAWB.

䡵 Preset Mode (PRESET)

Two different color temperature settings are registered on this camera recorder. You can switch between them using the [AWB] button.

(Default setting: A3200KB1A5600KB) You can change both the color temperature settings in the Preset mode in the menu. [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance] menu B Select either [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.].

(

Page 85)

1 Set the [W. BAL] switch to APRESETB.

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

The white detection frame appears when Auto White

●

Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.

●AAUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears on the

viewfinder when Auto White Balance is activated.

●

When the correct white balance is achieved,

AUTO WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds

together with the approximate color temperature.

AUTO WHITE A

OPERATION

[AWB] Activating

AUTO WHITE A

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Result Display

Note :

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Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing so may result in improper white balance adjustment.

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The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color.

White Detection Frame

2 Press the [AWB] button.

Press the [AWB] button to switch to a different color temperature. (APreset Temp.B1AAlternative Temp.B)

䡵 Error Message If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed,

one of the following messages will appear for about 5 seconds.

Error Message Status

NG : OBJECT The object used is defective.

Displayed when there is not enough white color on the object, or when the color temperature is not suitable.

Use another white object and adjust the white balance again.

ERROR : LOW LIGHT Insufficient illumination.

Displayed when the lighting is dark. Increase the lighting and adjust the white balance again.

ERROR : OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination.

Displayed when the lighting is too bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust the white balance again.

䡵 White Paint Adjustment

You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.

* Adjust [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] in [Main Menu] B

[Camera Process] B [White Balance] menu (A Page 85)

When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value even when [AWB] is executed. (A Page 85)

Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance)

You can assign AFAWB (Fulltime Auto White balance) to any of the three positions on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. Configure the setting with [FAW] in the [Camera Function] B [SW Set] menu. (A Page 79)

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted according to the color temperature of the lighting on the object. White balance switching with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is disabled.

Memo :

● When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function] B

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the camera recorder. (A Page 81)

Note :

● The accuracy of [FAW] is inferior to that of Auto White

Balance.

● When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with

the [FAW] mode selected, it takes about 15 seconds for the colors to stabilize.

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Adjusting the White Shading

You need to adjust white shading when you change the lens. Even if white balance is adjusted in the center of the screen,

the top and bottom of the screen may not be adjusted. In this case, green and yellow colors may appear on the

screen. This is due to the characteristic of the lens. Correcting this phenomena is known as white shading adjustment. Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.

[MENU] Button

Cross-Shaped Button (JK)

Set Button (R)

C Select the item to change with the cross-shaped

button (JK) and press the Set button (R).

D Change the setting value with the cross-shaped

button ( bottom right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.

● If the evaluated value of the adjusting channel is larger

[R]

[G]

[B]

(Adjustment range : Min (-128) to Normal to Max (127))

JK) while looking at the evaluated value at the

than 0, use the cross-shaped button ( setting value so that the value is more or less AEvenB. Similarly, if the value is smaller than 0, use the crossshaped button ( (A Page 44 [Evaluated value:])

Red adjustment

Green adjustment

Blue adjustment

J) to change the setting value.

K) to change the

Memo :

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There may be some delay in the changes of the evaluated

value after pressing the cross-shaped button (

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Increasing the setting value suppresses the colors at the bottom and enhances the colors on top.

E Press the Set button (R) to save the settings after the

changes are complete.

F Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to

the [White Balance] menu.

Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform light

source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform lighting.

2 Set the control of the camera lens as follows.

A Set the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris

achieves optimum brightness. If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.

B When using a zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom

adjustment range.

3 Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.

(A Page 42 [Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)])

4 Set the chroma level of the monitor to the maximum.

5 Check the monitor screen.

There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the top

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and bottom of the screen.

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If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is reddish or vice versa, continue this adjustment.

6 Adjust the white shading.

It is recommended to adjust only G (green).

Set [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B

[Shading Mode] to

B Select [Adjust] in the [White Balance] menu and press

the Set button (

ManualB. (APage 85)

R).

Top

Evaluated

Btm

Evaluated Value Detection Frames

Val ue

7 Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal

screen.

8 Readjust the white balance. (A Page 42)

Note :

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If the lens setup is incorrect, you may over-correct the white shading. Set to the recommended settings for the lens. (Do not open the iris more than F4. Do not adjust the zoom lens at the telephoto or wide angle end.)

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White shading occurs as a result of the optical characteristic of the attached lens. This is not a camera malfunction.

Evaluated value:

A value that compares the average values of the R, G, B channels in the evaluated value detection frames at the top (Top) and bottom (Btm) of the LCD monitor or viewfinder (difference between [Top] and [Btm]).

If [Top] is larger than [Btm], a negative value is displayed. If [Top] is smaller than [Btm], a positive value is displayed. When there is no difference between [Top] and [Btm], AEvenB is displayed. Set such that the evaluated value is more or less AEvenB.

Setting the ND Filter

Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range. Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the switch is changed, the position of the switched ND filter is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. (STATUS 1 Screen)

[ND FILTER] Switch

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Displays the position of the ND filter

this for extremely bright outdoor environments.

this for bright and sunny outdoor environments.

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[1/16] Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/16. Select

[1/4] Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/4. Select

[OFF] Select this for indoor and dark outdoor environments.

Memo :

● The display of the ND filter position is set to AOffB by

default. To display the position of the ND filter, set [Filter] in the [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] menu to AOnB. (A Page 90)

● It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens

aperture to less than F5.6.

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Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

You can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. The camera recorder is equipped with [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals for audio input. You can select a recording channel and the adjustment mode (manual/automatic).

[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Mode Switch

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Setting Audio Input

Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.

[LINE]

[MIC]

[MIC+48V]

Note :

● When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V

power supply, make sure that it is not set to the AMIC+48VB position.

● When the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch is set to

AMICB, make sure that a microphone is connected to the [INPUT1/INPUT2] terminal. If you increase the recording level when a microphone is not connected, noise from the input terminal may be recorded. When a microphone is not connected to the [INPUT1/INPUT2]

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terminal, set the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch to adjust the volume with the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] recording level adjustment knob.

Memo :

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Set the reference input level of AMICB and AMIC+48VB using [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the [Main Menu] (APage 77)

䡵

Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch

Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to be recorded to CH-2.

[INPUT1] Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.

[INPUT2] Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.

Use this setting when connecting to an audio device or other equipment. The reference input level is +4 dBu.

Use this setting when connecting to a dynamic microphone.

Use this setting when connecting to a microphone (phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power supply.

LINEB or

[Record Set] B [Audio Set] menu.

Adjusting Audio Recording Level

You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.

[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] Adjustment Knob

[FULL AUTO] Switch

When the LCD monitor is open

[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Selection Switch

䡵 Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment)

Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder to AMANUALB to enter the manual adjustment mode, and use the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob to set the recording level. You can adjust the level manually during the recording, recording pause, and stop modes.

Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to

MANUALB for the channel to manually adjust the

recording level.

2 Turn the corresponding [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]

adjustment knob to adjust the level.

Adjust such that the audio level meter does not light up at -2 dB even for loud sounds.

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Memo :

● Set [Audio Limiter] in the [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B

[Audio Set] menu to AOnB to activate the audio limiter in the Manual Adjustment mode. This controls the recording level when excessive audio signals are input. (A Page 77) For the reference level to be recorded on SDHC cards, set

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[Audio Ref. Level] in the [Main Menu] [Audio Set] menu to A-20dBB or A-12dBB. (common for CH-1, CH-2) (APage 77)

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Audio Level Meter

[Record Set] B

Note :

● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is

set to AONB, the recording level cannot be adjusted with the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob.

䡵 Automatic Adjustment Mode

Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder to AAUTOB or the [FULL AUTO] switch to AONB to enter Automatic Adjustment mode. The audio recording level is set automatically according to the input level.

When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB, mode switching with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is disabled.

Memo :

● When [Audio] in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO]

menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the recording level mode with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

Audio Monitor During Recording

You can check the input audio with the monitor speaker or earphones.

1 Select the channel to monitor with the

[MONITOR SELECT] switch.

䡵 Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack

When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the following setting to output stereo sound.

Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.

2 Set [Main Menu] B [A/V Out] B [Audio Monitor] to

AStereoB. (A Page 93)

Only audio from [CH-1] is output through the monitor speaker.

Memo :

● You can set the volume of the alarm tone with

[Alarm Level] in the [Main Menu] B [Others] menu. (AOffB/ALowB/AMiddleB/AHighB) (A Page 93)

[CH-1] Outputs audio from [INPUT1] terminal.

[BOTH] Mixes and outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2]

terminals.

[CH-2] Outputs audio from [INPUT2] terminal.

2 Adjust the volume of the monitor audio with the

[MONITOR] adjustment knob.

Monitor Speaker [PHONES] Te r m in a l

[MONITOR] Adjustment Knob

[MONITOR SELECT] Switch

Memo :

● Alarm tone is output when there is an abnormality in the

camera recorder. Alarm tone is also output when the SDHC card is full or when the battery is low. (A Page 135) Alarm tone is not output during recording.

●

Note :

● Increasing the volume of the monitor too much may result

in howling of the camera microphone.

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Time Code and User’s Bit

Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in this camera recorder. The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD screens during playback or recording. (Status screen)

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit

The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD screens during playback or recording. The display differs according to the menu settings.

1 Set [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B

[TC/UB] to AOnB. (A Page 91)

Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status screen.

Time Code or User’s Bit

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Memo :

● When [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to

AInternalB, the built-in time code generator number is displayed.

● When [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to

AExternalB, the value of the external time code generator input to the [TC IN] terminal is displayed.

● Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported.

● Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media

mode.

Setting Display LCD/VF Display

Time Code

User’s Bit

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [TC/UB] is set to AOnB, time code or user’s bit is displayed during the following status display and information display mode of the LCD screen.

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STATUS 1 screen in

Camera mode

䡵

STATUS 1, STATUS 2

screens in Media mode (SD)

VIDEO Output

Display

When [Analog Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB, time code or user’s bit is displayed in the respective video output images during the LCD/VF display setting on the left.

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2 Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on

the LCD monitor.

Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).

[TC DISPLAY] Setting Switch

[TC GENE.] Setting Switch

Time Code Operation Mode

Three types of time code operation can be selected with the [TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and AREGENB.

* The [TC GENE.] selection switch is enabled when

[TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AInternalB.

Setting Mode

FREE

REC

REGEN

FreeRun mode

RecRun mode

Regen mode

The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off. *

The time code operates in the run mode during recording. It continues to run in the order of the recorded clips as long as the SDHC card is not replaced. If the SDHC card is removed and recording is made on another card, time code will be recorded on the new card from where it was left off in the previous card.

The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SDHC card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and recorded on a new card so that the time code continues in running order. (A Page 52)

* When [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to

AVariable FrameB, time code operation enters RecRun mode.

Description

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

Presetting the Time Code

Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal time code generator are recorded. This section describes how to set [TC Preset] in the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 88)

[USER2] Button

[TC GENE.] Setting Switch

Memo :

● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is A50, 25, 24B, settings cannot be made in [Drop]. (A Page 75) You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB]

●

menu screen. (APage 51)

Memo :

Drop frame/non-drop frame mode

● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is 60 (30), the actual number of frames per second is approximately 59.94 (29.97). However, the time code processing standard is 60 (30) frames. To make up for the frame number discrepancy, the drop frame mode (Drop) drops the 00 frame and 01 frame every minute except for minutes that are multiples of 10.

● On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop) does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with the actual time.

䡵 Required Settings Before Preset

Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] to

InternalB. (APage 88)

2 Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.

[REC] Preset data in the time code generator operates in

[FREE] Time code starts to operate in run mode from the

run mode during recording mode. Set this when recording continuous time code in connecting frames.

preset time in the time code generator.

3 Select the framing mode for the time code generator

(only when the frame rate setting is A60B or A30B).

Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop]. (A Page 88)

[Drop] Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop

[Non Drop]

frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the

recording time.

Sets the run mode of the time code generator to nondrop frame mode.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.

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Using the Internal Time Code Generator (continued)

Presetting the Time Code (continued)

䡵 Setting Time Code

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

[CANCEL] Button

Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press

the Set button (

The [TC Preset] screen appears.

Crossshaped button

JKH I)

(

). (APage 88)

Memo :

● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).

3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).

● The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].

● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

4 Press the [MENU] button.

Returns to the normal screen.

Presetting the User’s Bit

You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the recorded image.

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

[CANCEL] Button

Crossshaped button

JKH I)

(

1 Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] to

AInternalB. (A Page 88)

[TC/UB] Menu Screen

Memo :

● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the

parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.

● When [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] is set to

AExternalB, the parameter is displayed as AExternalB and cannot be selected.

2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

Use the cross-shaped button ( item to set, then the cross-shaped button ( values.

H I) to place the cursor at the

JK) to change the

Cursor

2 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Preset] and

press the Set button (

The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.

R). (A Page 88)

[TC/UB] Menu Screen

Memo :

● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.

● When [Main Menu] B[TC/UB] B [TCG Source] is set to AExternalB, the parameter is displayed as AExternalB and cannot be selected.

During non-drop frame

[TC Preset] Screen

(During drop frame)

3 Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor

at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button ( to change the values.

Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F can be specified for the user’s bit.

JK)

䡵 Setting Time Code

Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]

button.

The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.

Cursor

[UB Preset] Screen

Memo :

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Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the left.

Check the values and press the Set button (R).

● The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].

● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

5 Press the [MENU] button.

Returns to the normal screen.

Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

Crossshaped button

JKH I)

(

Cursor

[TC Preset] Screen

(During drop frame)

2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

Use the cross-shaped button ( item to set, then the cross-shaped button ( values.

Memo :

●

Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).

H I) to place the cursor at the

JK) to change the

3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).

The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal

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screen.

●

To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Note :

●

Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the following situations.

●

The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.

●

The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.

●

When editing time code, operations of the [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main Menu] [Camera Function] [USER2] functions as the number reset button. (APage 79)

[Switch Set] menu are disabled.

[CANCEL] Button

Memo :

●

Settings cannot be made in the following cases.

● [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AExternalB.

● [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.

● Menu screen is displayed.

● The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode.

(Except AUX Mode)

䡵 Required Settings Before Preset (A Page 49)

●

Set [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu to AInternalB.

●

Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to ATCB.

● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than

AREGENB.

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Using the Internal Time Code Generator (continued)

Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu

Memo :

●

Settings cannot be made in the following cases.

● [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AExternalB.

● [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.

● Menu screen is displayed.

● The camera recorder is not in Camera mode. (Except

AUX mode)

䡵 Required Settings Before Preset (A Page 49)

● Set [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu to AInternalB.

● Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to AUBB.

Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than AREGENB.

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䡵 Setting User’s Bit

1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]

button.

The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.

Cursor

[UB Preset] Screen

2 Set the user’s bit.

Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the item to set, then the cross-shaped button (

Memo :

● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The

cursor moves to the left.

3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).

● The user’s bit is set and the screen returns to the normal

screen.

● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Note :

● Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under

the following situations.

● The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.

● The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.

) to change the values.

Note :

● When editing time code, operations of the [USER1],

[USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] menu are disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button. (A Page 79)

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card

This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.

[TC GENE.] Setting Switch

Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] to

InternalB. (APage 88)

2 Set the [TC GENE.] switch on the inner panel of the

LCD to AREGENB.

When the camera recorder enters from recording standby mode to recording mode, it reads the time code already recorded on the SDHC card and records the new time code in continuation of that value.

The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the SDHC card is recorded.

Memo :

● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the framing mode of the time code follows the settings in [Drop] of the [TC/UB] menu instead of the clip settings. (A Page 88)

Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code Generator

This camera recorder comes with a time code input terminal ([TC IN]). An external time code generator can be connected to the [TC IN] terminal to enable synchronization with the SMPTE/ EBU LTC time code.

Memo :

● After synchronization (slave lock) is complete, the built-in time code generator continues to run even when there is no input from the external time code generator.

Connection

䡵 When connecting external time code generator to a master device

[GENLOCK/AUX] Switch

Settings on the Camera Recorder

Set to the Camera mode. (APage 8)

2 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection switch to

AGENLOCKB. (U model)

[GENLOCK/AUX INPUT] Terminal (U Model)

[GENLOCK INPUT] Terminal (E Model)

Slave Device

External Synchronizing Signal

To [TC IN] terminal of another camera

SYNC Signal Generator

External Synchronizing Signal

External Time Code

Input the external synchronizing signal to the external

Generator

LTC Time Code

Master Device

time code generator and the [GENLOCK/AUX INPUT] terminal of this camera recorder.

Make use of BB signal or HDTV 3 level synchronizing signal as the external synchronizing signal.

Note :

● If the power of the camera recorder is turned ON/OFF

during input of the external synchronizing signal, the screen may be disrupted for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

2 Input the SMTPE/EBU LTC time code from the

external time code generator to the [TC IN] terminal of this camera recorder.

䡵 When connecting multiple units of this camera recorder with one as the master and the rest as slave devices

3 Set [Genlock Input] in the [Others] menu to ABNCB.

(A Page 93)

4 Set [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu as follows.

● Slave device : Set to AExternalB

● Master device : Set to AInternalB

5 Set the LCD monitor or viewfinder as follows.

● Viewfinder : Set to the STATUS 1 screen display

(A Page 108)

● LCD monitor : Set to the enlarged status display

screen (A Page 110)

The input and synchronizing status of the external time code generator are displayed as follows.

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Camera Recorder Operation

Set the external time code generator or master device,

and run the time code.

● When the built-in time code generator is synchronized with the input of the external time code generator, L on the STATUS 1 screen or enlarged status display screen will light up.

● If the time code is not synchronized or when there is no time code input, L does not light up.

[TCG Source] : AExternalB

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Master Device

[Y/VIDEO] Output Terminal

[TC OUT] Terminal

Connect the [TC OUT] terminal of the master device to

[GENLOCK/AUX INPUT] Terminal

Slave Device

[TC IN] Terminal

the [TC IN] terminal of the slave device.

2 Connect the [Y/VIDEO] terminal of the master device

to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal of the slave device.

[TCG Source] : AExternalB

Lights up

CH1

20 min

S.DTL

B -3

CH2

EXT

STBY

123 min

Enlarged Status Display Screen

min

1280 x 720 60p HQ

100min

67.8min

1280x720 60p HQ

100min 100min

B STBY

Lights up

30/24 fps

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

282min

Status Screen

00:00:00:00

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

SKIN AREA

ND1/16 A<3200K>

Memo :

● After synchronization is complete, the built-in time code generator will continue to run even when the external time code generator or master device is disconnected.

● The user’s bit becomes the data of the external time code generator or master device.

Shooting

Setting Zebra Pattern

When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.

Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for displaying zebra pattern

[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Switch

Memo :

● ATo p 2 B and ABottom2B cannot be set if [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.

● When the specified range of two zebra patterns overlaps, the two zebra patterns overlap and are displayed in a grid.

3 Display the zebra pattern.

Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front of the camera recorder to AONB to display the zebra pattern at the specified range.

Zebra Pattern

Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1, Bottom2) limits of the luminance level.

Set the zebra display pattern.

● Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra].

[Zebra1] Display

[Zebra2] Display

2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for

displaying zebra pattern.

Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1, Bottom2) limits of the luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra].

Item Settings Options

Zebra Zebra display pattern 1Pattern

2Patterns

Top1 Upper luminance limit for

displaying [Zebra1]

Bottom1 Lower luminance limit for

displaying [Zebra1]

Top2 Upper luminance limit for

displaying [Zebra2]

Bottom2 Lower luminance limit for

displaying [Zebra2]

5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)

0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)

5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)

0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)

Setting Spot Meter

The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed. This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or when specifying camera exposure. A cursor indicating the location and the brightness (%) of that location are displayed in the images shown on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

● Zebra patterns display the brightness of output video signals. (A Page 54)

● This function allows you to check the brightness of input images from the lens without depending on image processing such as gamma curve. The dynamic range of the camera recorder is 300 % and a brightness range of 0 % to 300 % and above is displayed.

Memo :

● Spot meter may not be consistent with the zebra display range. When [Gamma] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to ACinemaB or AFilm OutB, the 100IRE output is not consistent with the 100 % display. (A Page 83) When an object of more than 300 % luminance is detected, it is displayed as 300 %.

3 Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the

camera recorder.

The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/ SPOT METER] switch is flipped.

䡵 When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected

[SPOT METER ON] is displayed when the switch is

flipped. Cursors appear according to the settings. The positions of the brightest (Max) and darkest (Min) areas in the screen are automatically detected with regard to the changes of the object, and the brightness of these areas is displayed.

Cursor ([Max] : Green)

Cursor ([Min] : Yellow)

B [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is

flipped. Automatic detection stops. Frames are fixed at the stopped positions and the brightness is displayed.

Set Button (

[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Switch

Select ASpot MeterB in [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of the [Main

Menu]

[Camera Function] B [Switch Set] menu. (APage 80)

Select one of the following from [SPOT METER]. (APage 80)

Item Settings

[Max&Min] Displays the brightness (%)

and positions of the brightest and darkest areas in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

[Max] Displays the brightness (%)

and position of the brightest area in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

[Min] Displays the brightness (%)

and position of the darkest area in the screen. Frame may also be stopped at the current positions.

[Manual] Displays the brightness (%)

of the specified position.

Indicating the Position

[Max] : Green [Min] : Yellow

Green

Ye l l o w

Green (Blinks in red when

specifying the position)

Cross-shaped Button

JKH I

(

Color of Frame

Cursor ([Max] : Green)

)

Cursor ([Min] : Yellow)

C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is

flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.

D Returns to the state in A.

Shooting

Setting Spot Meter (continued)

䡵 When [Manual] is selected

[SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.

Cursor (Green)

B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is

flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the screen. However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are different from the video format (Camera Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate) of the clip. (A Page 75)

Memo :

● To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the

[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons or the [RET] button on the lens.

* [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B

[LENS RET]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] B AClip ReviewB(A Page 79)

[RET] Button

RET

A M

IRIS

C [SPOT METER SELECT] is displayed when the switch is

flipped. The cursor blinks in red. Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button ( specify the position to display the brightness. When the position is decided, press the Set button (R) or flip the switch to confirm.

JKH I) to

Cursor (Blinks in red)

D Returns to the state in A.

Memo :

●

When moving the cursor position, [SHUTTER]/ [AE LEVEL] control is disabled.

●

You can also decide the position of the cursor with the Set

button (

●

When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame is fixed in the center.

●

If the cursor is outside the A4:3B range, changing the [Aspect Ratio] item in the [Record Format] menu from

16:9B to A4:3B restores the cursor to the default position.

(APage 75)

1 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB

function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).

Playback of the configured section starts.

Memo :

●

The video clip is played back according to the [Clip Review] settings in the [Camera Function] menu. By default setting (Last 5 sec), the last 5 seconds of the clip is played back.

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(

●

When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits Clip Review and returns to ASTBYB (recording standby) mode.

Note :

● During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC]

buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review and return to ASTBYB (recording standby) mode. Press the [REC] button to cancel clip review and enter recording mode. It will take some time to start recording after the button is pressed.

● When the last clip is less than 5 seconds, the whole clip is

played back.

● Only video clips in the currently selected slot can be

reviewed.

● When there are no clips in the selected slot, Clip Review

function is disabled.

● Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous Rec is

paused (STBYC, yellow text). To operate Clip Review, use the [CANCEL] button to set to ASTBYCB (white text) first. (A Page 59)

● Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is

connected to an external equipment and the equipment is in recording state.

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

You can assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons. By assigning functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons, the usability of the camera recorder is enhanced.

[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] Buttons

1 Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and

[USER3] buttons from the menu. (A Page 79)

Set each of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] items in the [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] menu.

Memo :

● Operations of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3]

buttons are interlocked with the menu settings.

● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons

function as the menu operation buttons. (A Page 70 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

Shooting

Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function)

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus

protecting the important clips. In addition, you can display only the clips with OK marks in the thumbnail display during Media mode.

Appending OK Marks During Recording

1 Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on

the lens from the menu.

● Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B [LENS RET] B AOK MarkB. (A Page 79)

● Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the [RET] button.

● When an OK mark is appended, AOKB appears at the top left of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor. (A Page 104, 111)

AOKB Mark

1280x720 60p HQ

30/24 fps

00:00:00:00

Special Recording

Besides the normal recording mode, three special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, and Variable Frame Rec. Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.

* Set using [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode].

(A Page 76)

Pre Rec

By setting the number of seconds in the [Pre Rec Time], you can start recording video and audio before actual recording starts based on the Pre Rec Time setting.

When starting actual recording while the camera recorder is in Recording Standby (STBYP) mode, you can start recording a few seconds earlier based on the [Pre Rec Time] setting.

Using Pre Rec allows you to record a complete event without missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.

* Pre Rec Time can be set to A5secB, A10secB, or A20secB

in [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Pre Rec Time]. (A Page 76)

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

100min 100min

B REC

282min

STATUS 1 Screen

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

ND1/16 A<3200K>

S.DTL

B -3

Memo :

● Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from the camera recorder using [Delete Clip]. (However, they will be deleted when the SDHC card is formatted.)

● When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card mode), you can delete the [OK] marks appended during recording, or append/delete [OK] marks after shooting. (A Page 68 [Appending and Deleting OK Marks])

Note :

● When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set ( is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/ deleted.

Recording starts a number of seconds earlier based on the [Pre Rec Time] setting

Press [REC] (Recording starts)

Press [REC]

(Recording stops)

1 Set [Rec Mode] to APre RecB. (A Page 76)

● Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to

APre RecB.

● The status display changes from ASTBYB B ASTBYPB.

2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre Rec

mode.

● The status display changes from ASTBYPB B ARECPB

and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The

display changes from ARECPB B ASTBYPB and the card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Note :

● When the interval between start and stop recording is

short, ASTBYPB may not be displayed immediately after recording is complete. ARECPB B ASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red) B ASTBYPB is displayed.

● When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,

recording stops and ASTOPPB is displayed.

Note :

● Video and audio before the above mentioned time may not

be recorded after recording starts in the following cases.

● Immediately after power on

● Immediately after recording stops

● Immediately after switching from Media mode to

Camera mode

● Immediately after setting [Rec Mode]

● Immediately after the end of Clip Review

● Immediately after changing file format

● Immediately after changing video format

Clip Continuous Rec

In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC card. This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart- stop recordingB into one clip.

Example : In normal recording, three clips are generated as

Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3. However, recording in this mode generates only one clip.

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.

● Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to

AClip ContinuousB. (A Page 76) The status display changes from ASTBYB B ASTBYCB

●

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording stops)

2 Start recording. (Recording 1)

Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous

●

mode.

● The status display changes from ASTBYCB B ARECCB and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The

●

display changes from ASTBYCB

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

(yellow text) B ARECCB

5 Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display

●

changes from

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

RECCB B A

STBYCB

(yellow text).

6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The

●

display changes from

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

STBYCB

(yellow text) B ARECCB

7 Press and hold the [REC] button.

Recording stops and the display changes from ARECCB B

●

STBYCB

● The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

. A AclipB is generated.

8 Press the [REC] button again.

● The status display changes from ASTBYCB B ARECCB

and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

● A new AclipB is generated from here.

Memo :

● The following operations cannot be performed while

recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text).

● Clip Review operation (A Page 56)

● Switching SDHC card slots

● Switching operation mode (A Page 8)

● Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes)

regardless of the menu settings.

Note :

● Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (RECC, red text) or recording pause (STBYC, yellow text).

● To remove the SDHC card in AClip ContinuousB mode, press the [CANCEL] button, check that ASTBYCB (white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator is lighted in green before you remove the card.

● When the SDHC card becomes full during recording, recording stops and ASTOPCB is displayed.

● When the [POWER] switch is turned off during recording or recording pause, recording stops and power is cut off after a clip is generated.

● If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated.

3 Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display

●

changes from ARECCB B A

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

Memo :

●

When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBY

STBYCB

status indicator lights up in green.

(yellow text) B ASTBYCB (white text). A AclipB is generated. The card slot

STBYCB

), the display changes from

(yellow text).

(blinking yellow text) B

Shooting

Special Recording (continued)

Variable Frame Rec

Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording and playback, videos captured at normal speed can be played back more smoothly than those in low or high speed playback. To enable Variable Frame Rec, the following two settings are required at the same time.

●

[Camera Resolution] in the [Record Format] menu is set to

1280x720B.

●

[Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to

30p (HQ)B, A24p (HQ)B, or A25p (HQ)B.

䡵 Number of Frames that can be Set

Set [Camera Resolution] to A1280x720B, then set

[Frame & Bit Rate]. (APage 76)

Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p (HQ)B, A24p (HQ)B, or A25p (HQ)B.

Note :

● The recording frame rate cannot be changed during recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording first and perform the change.

● When the [TC GENE.] switch located on the inner panel of the LCD is set to AFREEB, videos are recorded in Rec (RecRun) time code.

● Audio cannot be recorded. A mark appears in the audio level meter display. (A Page 104)

● Depending on the settings, images beyond the recording stop position may be recorded and it may take time for the camera recorder to enter ASTBYB mode.

2 Set [Rec Mode] to AVariable FrameB. (A Page 76)

Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to AVariable FrameB.

3 Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].

(A Page 76)

The selectable frame rates are as shown below.

Record Format Selectable Shooting Frame Rate

1280x720 30p (HQ) 10 12 15 20 24 30 404860^

24p (HQ) ^ 10 12 15 20 24 30404860

25p (HQ) ^^10 12.5 20 25 40 50 ^^

Effect during playback Quick motion Standard Slow motion

Memo :

●

When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, you can use the

H I

cross-shaped button ( Variable Frame Rec. In modes other than Variable Frame Rec, the cross-shaped button ( setting button. (APage 80)

) to select the frame rate during

H I

) functions as the [AE LEVEL]

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips

To play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the Media mode (SD Card mode). Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in Camera mode to enter SD Card mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SDHC card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.

Memo :

● When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted,

ANo ClipsB is displayed.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.

Thumbnail Screen

The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties (4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)” displays.

Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch display. (A Page 65)

The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC card is displayed as the thumbnail.

Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the oldest to most recent.

䡵

No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)

Screen

C B

E F

Name Description

A [MENU] Button

B [USER1] Button

C [USER2] Button D Set (Play) Button

E Cross-Shaped

Button (JKH I)

F [CANCEL] (Stop)

Button

Displays the thumbnail screen menu. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.

Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on the selected clip.

Deletes the selected clip.

Sets the values and items. (Confirm) Plays back the selected clip.

J : Moves the cursor upward. K : Moves the cursor downward. H : Moves back to the previous item. I : Moves forward to the next item.

(To enter sub-menus or display pop-up menus.)

Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen. Stops video playback.

Name Description

A Cursor

Indicates the selected clip. Use the crossshaped button (JKH I) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip. When the camera recorder changes to the thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor is positioned on the clip that was played back. If you play back the same clip again, it will continue from where it was left off. The default position of the cursor when SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.

䡵 Example of the moving order of the cursor (total 22 clips)

Scrolls page

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)

Thumbnail Screen (continued)

䡵 No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails) Screen (continued)

Name Description

B SDHC Card

C File Format

Displays the status of the inserted SDHC card, selected SDHC card, write-protect switch, and the need for restoring.

Use the [SLOT SELECT] switch to switch slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be displayed at the same time.

: Write-protect switch of the SDHC card

in slot A is set.

: SDHC card in slot B needs to be

restored or formatted, or is an unsupported SDHC card.

Shows the file format of the currently displayed clips. Only clips with the resolution (AHD (MPEG2)B or ASD (DV)B) selected in [System Definition] are displayed. (A Page 75)

* Depends on the settings in [Record Set] B

[Record Format] B [File Format] on the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 75)

D E F

Name Description

D Video

Format

E Number of

Clips

F Remaining

Battery Power

Displays the video format (Camera Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback and thumbnail display.

Five types including [1080/60i, 30p, 24p], [1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], [720/50p, 25p], [480/60i] (U model) and [576/50i] (E model). Clips of other video formats are represented in alternative display. Clips that are in alternative display cannot be played back with the current video format settings.

A B

A A clip with corrupted management

information. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button.

A clip that cannot be played back nor displayed in thumbnail with the current video format settings. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button. The format of the clip is displayed.

* Depends on the settings in [Record Set] B

[Record Format] [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] items of the [Main Menu] screen. (

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Displays the [running number/total number of clips] of the displayed clips.

: Ample battery power. : Slightly reduced battery power. : Low battery power. : Empty battery power. (Blinks in red) : External power supply connected.

Memo :

● If the battery in use is not a recommended

one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

G Scroll Bar

Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space below the scroll bar (white), this indicates further pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom, this indicates the last page.

[System Definition],

Name Description

H Thumbnail

Te xt

I Clip Mark

Displays the time code or date/time at the start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed in the local time of the shooting location.

Set whether to display ATCB or ADate/TimeB in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text]. (A Page 65)

Data/time display depends on the settings in [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [Date Style] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 91) Time is displayed in 24-hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting.

Displays clip information (properties).

A OK Mark

Clip is appended with OK mark.

Memo :

● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be

deleted on the camera recorder.

Continued From Mark

This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SDHC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC cards.

Continue Mark

This mark indicates that the current clip will continue to another SDHC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC cards.

J Operation

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Guide

Moves the clip cursor to the top/bottom/left/

right.

Plays back the selected clip.

Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.

This is displayed when an OK mark is not appended to the clip. (A Page 68)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is

locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.

This is displayed when an OK mark is appended to the clip. (A Page 69)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is

locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip. (A Page 66)

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)

Thumbnail Screen (continued)

䡵 Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails) Screen

Name Description

A Cursor

B Scroll Bar

Indicates the selected clip. Use the crossshaped button (H I) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip. When the camera recorder changes to the thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor is positioned on the clip that was played back. If you play back the same clip again, it will continue from where it was left off. The default position of the cursor when SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.

䡵

Example of the moving order of the cursor

(total 6 clips)

Scrolls page

Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space on the right of the scroll bar (white), this indicates further

pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end,

this indicates the last page.

Name Description

C Detailed

Properties

Shows the detailed properties of the selected clip. The following information is displayed. File Format : File format

Clip Name : Clip name Resolution : Image size Frame Rate : Frame rate Bit Rate : Bit rate Audio : Audio format Start TC : Time code at the start of

End TC : Time code at the end of

Duration : Clip length UB : User’s bit Creation Date : Date created

Memo :

● The information of time and date displays

in the following order, Year, Month, Date, Time, Minute, Second and Time zone.

● A-B is the break character between Year,

Month and Date for each, and A:B is the break character between Time, Minute and Second for each, and ATB is the break character Date and Time.

●

AZB

displays behind Time when Time zone is

set to

UTC+00:00B.

(Time and date display example)

In case of AUTC+00:00B 21:18:50 on March 4th in 2009 (Western European time zone):

A2009-03-04T21:18:50ZB

In case of AUTC-05:00B 10:13:15 on March 19th in 2009 (North American Eastern time zone).

A2009-03-19T10:13:15-05:00B

Variable Frame : Variable frame (only in

D Operation

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Guide

Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.

Plays back the selected clip.

Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.

This is displayed when an OK mark is not appended to the clip. (A Page 68)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is

locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.

This is displayed when an OK mark is appended to the clip. (A Page 69)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is

locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip. (A Page 66)

recording

Variable Frame Rec)

Playing Back

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.

Thumbnail Menu

Name Description

A Button B Button

Button

C Button

Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.

Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped

JKH I).

button (

Plays back/pauses the selected clip.

Skips in the reverse or forward direction.

Fast forwards in the reverse or forward direction.

Stops playback.

2 Press the playback/pause button.

Playback of the selected clip starts.

䡵 Time Code Playback

Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Memo :

● When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to

AHD-SDIB or ASD-SDIB, time code is also output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal. (A Page 92)

● User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is

used as a flag to determine valid video signals. Therefore, accurate values will not be output.

● If a section without time code is played back, the time

code will stop. However, playback will continue.

Press the [MENU] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu.

Thumbnail Menu

Sub-Menu

Thumbnail Menu Screen

Item Function

Media info Displays the information screen of the SDHC

card.

Detailed Properties

Thumbnail Text For selecting the display method for the

Date/Time

Delete Clip For deleting clips. (A Page 66)

One Clip Deletes the selected clip.

All Clips Deletes all clips that are displayed.

Main Menu... Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 74)

Exit Exits and closes the menu.

For selecting the display method of the thumbnail screen. If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnail) Screen]. (

thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.

Displays the recording start time code at the thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).

Displays the recording start date/time at the thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).

Page 64)

Playback

Deleting Clips

For deleting clips.

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

[CANCEL] Button

Memo :

● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the

camera recorder.

● Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.

Cross-shaped Button (

JKH I

)

2 Press the [USER2] button.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

3 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK),

and press the Set button (

Deleting starts.

R).

Deleting One Clip

You can delete a selected clip with any of the following operations.

A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.

B Perform [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in thumbnail menu.

Memo :

● A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and

menu operation ([Delete Clip] B [One Clip]) under the following situations.

● A clip with OK mark is selected.

● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is

displayed).

䡵 During Thumbnail Screen

䡵 Deleting with [USER2] button

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped

JKH I).

button (

Memo :

●

Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.

●

The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next clip does not exist) after deletion.

䡵 Deleting with [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in the menu

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button (

JKH I).

2 Press the [MENU] button.

The thumbnail menu screen appears.

3 Select [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] and press the Set

button (

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

R).

4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK),

and press the Set button (

Deleting starts.

R).

Memo :

● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The

deleting operation cannot be canceled.

● The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next

clip does not exist) after deletion.

䡵 During Playback or Pause Screen

䡵 Deleting with [USER2] button

Press [USER2] button during clip playback.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).

Deleting starts.

Deleting All Clips

Deletes all clips that are displayed.

Press the [MENU] button.

The thumbnail menu screen appears.

2 Select [Delete Clip] B [All Clips] in the menu.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

3 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).

Deleting starts.

Memo :

● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.

● The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of clips to be deleted.

Playback

Appending and Deleting OK Marks

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus

protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card

mode), you can delete the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting.

[USER1] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

OK Mark

Memo :

● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be appended when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed).

● AOK Mark Added...B is displayed when changing marks and other operations are unavailable.

Cross-shaped Button

JKH I

(

[CANCEL] Button

)

Appending OK Marks

䡵 During Thumbnail Screen

1 Select a clip without an OK mark and press the

[USER1] button.

An OK mark is appended to the clip.

䡵 During Playback or Pause Screen

1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback.

An OK mark is appended to the clip.

OK Mark

Memo :

● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted during playback.

Deleting OK Marks

䡵 During Thumbnail Screen

1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]

button.

The OK mark is deleted.

䡵 During Playback or Pause Screen

1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip

appended with OK mark.

The OK mark is deleted.

Memo :

● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and

OK marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed).

● AOK Mark Added...B/AOK Mark Deleted...B is displayed

when changing marks and other operations are unavailable.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu]. [Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the camera recorder, classified according to functions and uses, while [Favorites Menu] allows users to customize the menu items freely. (A Page 98) The operating procedures and main screen displays are the same for both menus. The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors connected to the video signal output terminal.

(A Page 92 [Analog Out Char.]) (A Page 92 [SDI Out Char.])

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the menu.

Name Description

E Cross-shaped

Button (JKH I)

F [CANCEL] Button

G [STATUS] Button

J : Moves the cursor upward. K : Moves the cursor downward. H : Moves back to the previous item. I : Moves forward to the next item.

Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

Switches between the [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] screens.

Display and Description of the Menu Screen

䡵 Selecting Menu Items

F G

H I

Name Description

A [MENU] Button

B [USER1] Button

C [USER2] Button

D Set Button (R)

Displays the menu screen. ([Main Menu] is displayed by default when pressed.)

During normal usage, [Main Menu] is displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites Menu] if the previous menu operation ended at [Favorites Menu]. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.

Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the [Favorites Menu]. (A Page 98)

Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled in other screens.

Sets the values and items.

Name Description

A Status Display

B Cursor

C Menu Item

D Fixed Item

E [Back] Back

F Menu Title G Remaining

Battery Power

Recording, playback, etc. Displays the current status. Same display as the status screen.

䡵 During Camera mode : [STBY], [REC], etc. (A Page 102)

䡵

During Media mode (SD Card mode) :

[PLAY], [STILL], etc. (A Page 109)

Indicates the selected item. Use the crossshaped button (JK) to move the cursor.

Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu. Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access.

Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to the previous level.

Title of the currently displayed menu.

: Ample battery power. : Slightly reduced battery power. : Low battery power. : Empty battery power. (Blinks in red) : External power supply connected.

Memo :

● If the battery in use is not a

recommended one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

Name Description

H Header

I Scroll Bar J Setting Values

K Operation

Guide

Indicates the current menu type with the line color. Blue : [Main Menu] Screen

Green : [Favorites Menu]

Magenta : [Favorites Menu]

Indicates the scroll position.

Setting values for the menu items. For menus with sub-menus, values are not displayed.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

(Operation screen)

(Editing screen)

䡵

[Scene File]/[Picture File] (APage 120)

䡵 Changing Setting Values

Name Description

A Menu Item to

Change

B Operation Guide

C List of Setting

Val u es

D Scroll Bar E Cursor

F Setting Values

Before Change

Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values C appears in a pop-up.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

A pop-up displaying a list of setting values for selection. The height of the pop-up depends on the number of settings available. Use the scroll bar D to confirm the current display status.

Indicates the scroll position.

Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.

Setting values before changing. R appears at the beginning of the item.

Text Input with Software Keyboard

Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/ [Picture File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].

䡵 [Clip Name Prefix] (A Page 76)

Name Description

A Character Entry

Field

B Character

Cursor

C Character Keys

D Key Cursor

E Confirmation

Buttons

F Arrow Keys

G [BS] Backspace

Key

H [SP] Space Key

Field for entering the title. You can enter up to 8 characters for the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname or up to 4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].

Select a character using the key cursor D, and press the Set button (R) to input the selected character at the position of the character cursor. The character cursor moves to the next position on the right each time a character is input.

The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.

Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.

Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to move the cursor.

Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button (R) to confirm the title.

Select [Cancel] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to abort character input and return to the previous screen.

Moves the position of the character cursor B.

Select [BS] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

Select [SP] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

Main Menu... (A Page 74)

Record Set... (A Page 75) Record Format... (A Page 75) System Definition

Rec Mode... (A Page 76) Frame Rate

Clip Set... (A Page 76) Clip Name Prefix

Audio Set... (A Page 77) Input1 Mic Ref.

Camera Function... (A Page 78) Bars Audio Limiter

Shutter Test Tone

AE LEVEL

AE Speed

ALC Limit

Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)

EEI Limit

Smooth Trans

Switch Set... (A Page 79)

FULL AUTO... (A Page 81)

File Format

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

Aspect Ratio

Pre Rec Time

Reset Clip Number

Input2 Mic Ref.

Mic Wind Cut

Audio Ref. Level

Camera Process... (A Page 82) Detail Adjust... (A Page 84)

Master Black

Black Toe

Knee

White Clip

Gamma

White Balance... (A Page 85)

Color Matrix Adjust...(A Page 86)

Color Gain

DNR

Reverse Picture

Reset Process

Memo :

● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to

return to the previous level.

TC/UB... (A Page 88) TCG Source

TC Preset

UB Preset

Drop

LCD/VF... (A Page 88) Shooting Assist... (A Page 89)

Marker Setting... (A Page 90)

Status Display... (A Page 90)

LCD + VF

VF Display

LCD Mirror Mode

A/V Out... (A Page 92) Output Terminal

Set Up

HD/SD-SDI Out

Down Convert

Analog Out Char.

SDI Out Char.

Audio Monitor

Others... (A Page 93)Alarm Level

Genlock Input

Genlock Adjust... (A Page 96)

Return Input

Return Aspect

Tally System

Front Tally

Back Tally

1394 Rec Trigger

1394 Auto Power Off

Mode LED

Reset All

Date/Time

Time Zone

System Information

Media... (A Page 97) Format Media

Restore Media

Setup File Manage... (A Page 97) Load File...

Store File...

Reset File...

Memo :

● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to

return to the previous level.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Main Menu Screen

Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected.

Item Function

Record Set...

Camera Function...

Camera Process...

TC/UB...

LCD/VF...

A/V Out...

Others...

Media...

Setup File Manage...

Exit

Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 75)

Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. The cursor moves to this item only in Camera mode. (A Page 78)

Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. The cursor does not move to this item in the AUX and Media modes. (A Page 82)

Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. The cursor does not move to this item during recording. (A Page 88)

Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen

size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor screen. The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 88)

Item for specifying connection settings with external devices. (A Page 92)

Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions. Use this item to adjust the alarm volume, front/back tally lamp settings, status indicator, 1394 input settings, genlock

input and return video input settings, date/time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values. (A Page 93)

Item for formatting or restoring the SDHC card. (A Page 97)

Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen. Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on the camera recorder or an SDHC card, and the saved settings can be loaded when necessary. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 97)

Select this item and press the Set button (R) to return to the normal screen.

Record Set Menu

Record Format Menu

After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A APlease WaitB message appears during switching.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

System Definition

File Format

When [System Definition] is AHD (MPEG2)B

When [System Definition] is ASD (DV)B

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

When [Camera Resolution] is A1280x720B

When [Camera Resolution] is A1440x1080B, and [File Format] is AQuickTimeB

When [Camera Resolution] is A1440x1080B, and [File Format] is AMP4B

When [Camera Resolution] is A1920x1080B

Aspect Ratio

HD (MPEG2)

SD (DV)

QuickTime

MP4

QuickTime

AVI

1920x1080

1440x1080 1280x720 720 x 480 720 x 576

60p (HQ) (U model),

60p (SP), 30p (HQ), 30p (SP),

50p (HQ) (E model),

50p (SP), 25p (HQ), 25p (SP), 24p (HQ), 24p (SP)

60i (HQ) (U model),

60i (SP),

50i (HQ) (E model),

50i (SP)

60i (SP) (U model),

50i (SP) (E model)

60i (HQ) (U model),

30p (HQ),

50i (HQ) (E model),

25p (HQ), 24p (HQ)

16:9

4:3

For selecting a system definition. HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality.

SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality.

Note :

● The selectable options for the [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and

[Frame & Bit Rate] settings vary depending on the setting of this item.

● When the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB, this item is fixed at ASD

(DV)B. (U model)

For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC card.

For setting the size of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B. (Horizontal x vertical)

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for

the different models.

● U model : 720 x 480

● E model : 720 x 576

● The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of

this item.

For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate when [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B. Selection can be made from 19 combinations of frame rate (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 60i, 50i) and bit rate (HQ (35Mbps) VBR), (SP (25 Mbps/19 Mbps) CBR).

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for

the different models.

● U model : 60i

● E model : 50i

● The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and

[Camera Resolution] settings.

For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B, this item is fixed at

A16:9B.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Record Set Menu (continued)

Rec Mode Menu

Item Setting Values Function

Rec Mode

Frame Rate

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A30p (HQ)B

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A24p (HQ)B

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A25p (HQ)B

Pre Rec Time

Normal

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous

Var i abl e Fram e

60, 48, 40,

30,

24, 20, 15, 12, 10

60, 48, 40, 30,

24,

20, 15, 12, 10

50, 40,

25,

20, 15, 12.5, 10

5sec,

10sec, 20sec

For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC card. (A Page 58)

Memo :

● [Variable Frame] is selectable when [Camera Resolution] is set to

A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A30p (HQ)B, A24p (HQ)B, or A25p (HQ)B.

For setting the recording [Frame Rate] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Variable Frame].

Memo :

●

When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, you can use the cross-shaped button (H I) to select the frame rate during Variable Frame Rec. In modes other than Variable Frame Rec, the cross-shaped button ( LEVEL] setting button. (APage 80)

●

When [Frame Rate] is changed and the shutter speed becomes a value that is invalid for the current [Frame Rate], the shutter speed is automatically changed to match the current [Frame Rate].

H I

) functions as the [AE

For setting the pre-recording time when [Rec Mode] is set to APre RecB.

Clip Set Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Clip Name Prefix

Reset Clip Number

xxxG

(The default value of xxx is the last three digits of the serial number.)

^ For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select

For setting the first four characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC card.

Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_” (underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard. (A Page 71 [Text Input with Software Keyboard])

[Reset] and press the Set button (R) to reset the number. When other clips exist on the SDHC card, the smallest available number is

used after reset. Example: If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already

exists on the SDHC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.

Audio Set Menu

Item Setting Values Function

Input1 Mic Ref.

Input2 Mic Ref.

Mic Wind Cut

Audio Ref. Level

Audio Limiter

Test Tone

-50dB

-60dB

-50dB

-60dB

Both

Input2

Input1

Off

-12dB

-20dB

Off

For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT1] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB.

-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.

-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.

For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB.

-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.

-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.

For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) when the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone.

Both : Enables low-cut on both the [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals. Input2 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT2] terminal only. Input1 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT1] terminal only. Off : Disables low-cut.

For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC card. (Applies to both [CH1/CH2].)

-20dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -20 dBFS.

-12dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -12 dBFS.

For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is set to AMANUALB. On : Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the

Off : Does not trigger limiter.

For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. On : Audio test signals are output.

Off : Audio test signals are not output.

recording level.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Function Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Bars

Shutter

AE LEVEL

AE Speed

ALC Limit

Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)

EEI Limit

Smooth Trans

Switch Set...

FULL AUTO...

Off

EEI Var iabl e

Step

+3 to +1,

Normal,

-1 to -3

Fast

Middle

Slow

18dB

12dB

6dB

F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,

F1.6,

F1.4

F16,

F11,

F8, F5.6,

4F-stop

3F-stop

2F-stop

Fast

Middle

Slow

Off

For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 79)

For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

For setting whether to output color bars. On : Color bars are output.

Off : Color bars are not output.

Memo :

● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, and [Bars] in the

For specifying shutter-related settings. Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVa riabl eB when operating with the cross-

shaped button (JK) on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is set to AEEIB. EEI : Sets to automatic control.

Variable : Sets to variable scan. Use this setting such as when shooting a PC monitor. Step : Sets to step shutter, which switches the shutter speed by a fixed value.

For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure). This can also be adjusted using the cross-shaped button (H I) on the right of the camera recorder.

For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).

For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically. 18dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.

12dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB. 6dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.

For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled.

For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled.

For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled. 4F-stop : Moves iris control by 4 f/stops in EEI.

3F-stop : Moves iris control by 3 f/stops in EEI. 2F-stop : Moves iris control by 2 f/stops in EEI.

For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

However, this function is disabled when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB, or when switching the gain selection switch while AALCB is set.

Fast : Runs the Smooth Trans function at high speed. Middle : Runs the Smooth Trans function at medium speed. Slow : Runs the Smooth Trans function at low speed. Off : Deactivates the Smooth Trans function.

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, this item is set to AOffB automatically. (A Page 81)

Switch Set Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

FAW

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

USER1

USER2

USER3

None

PRESET

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

By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] buttons, these buttons can be used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch). Set according to the shooting conditions. Functions can be assigned only in Camera mode (except AUX mode).

(Default values USER1: Bars, USER2: B.Stretch3, USER3: Load File)

Setting Values Description

None No function is assigned.

Bars Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 78)

Load File Assigns the function of [Load File] in the [Setup File Manage] menu. (A Page 97)

Clip Review Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 56)

B.Stretch1 B.Stretch2 B.Stretch3 B.Stretch4 B.Stretch5 B.Compress1 B.Compress2 B.Compress3 B.Compress4 B.Compress5

For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. This is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. None : FAW function is not assigned.

PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position. A : Assigns FAW to the A position. B : Assigns FAW to the B position.

For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch. This is fixed at AALCB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.

(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)

Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu. (A Page 82)

LENS RET

Clip Review

OK Mark

Focus Assist

Return

Last 5 sec

To p 5 se c

CLIP

For assigning a function to the [RET] button on the lens. This function does not work if the [RET] button is not available on the lens in use.

Clip Review : Assigns the Clip Review function to the [RET] button. (A Page 56) OK Mark : Assigns the OK mark function to the [RET] button. This function operates during

Focus Assist : Assigns the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button. (A Page 3 7) Return : Assigns the return video display function to the [RET] button. (A Page 128)

For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB. Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.

Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning. CLIP : Views the entire clip.

shooting. (A Page 58)

Memo :

● Selectable when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB, or when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/

[USER3] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Function Menu (continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

SKIN A./SPOT M.

SPOT METER

AE LEVEL

Skin Area

Spot Meter

Max&Min

Min Max Manual

AE LEVEL/VFR

AE LEVEL

Disable

For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder. Skin Area : Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.

Spot Meter : Assigns the Spot Meter display function.

Memo :

● When ASkin AreaB is selected, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/

SPOT METER] switch is flipped, even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary. (A Page 84)

For specifying the operation of [Spot Meter]. (A Page 55) Max&Min : Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.

Min : Displays the darkest area of the image. Max : Displays the brightest area of the image. Manual : Displays the image brightness at a specified position.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when [SKIN A./SPOT M.] is set to ASpot MeterB. When ASkin AreaB is

set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

● Positions are detected automatically when this item is set to AMax&MinB, AMinB, or AMaxB.

When set to AManualB, it functions in a fixed position.

For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (H I) on the right of the camera recorder. AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec, and operates as the

AE LEVEL : Operates as the AE LEVEL setting button at all times. Disable : Disables the button.

AE LEVEL setting button in other cases. (A Page 60)

FULL AUTO Item

This is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.

Item Setting Values Function

Gain

Iris Control

Shutter

White Balance

Bars

Audio

SW Set

ALC

Off

Auto

SW Set

EEI

SW Set

FAW

Menu Set

Off

SW Set

Auto

SW Set : Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch. ALC : Sets gain to the AALCB (forced auto) mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AALCB and cannot

be selected. (A Page 131)

Off : Iris control is not performed. Auto : Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot

be selected. (A Page 131)

● When the iris mode switch of the lens is set to AAB (auto), the iris is fixed at the point of time

when this item is switched from AAutoB to AOffB.

SW Set : Sets shutter according to the switch. EEI : Sets shutter to the forced auto mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AEEIB and cannot

be selected. (A Page 131)

SW Set : Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. FAW : Sets white balance to the forced auto mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AFAWB and cannot

be selected. (A Page 131)

Menu Set : Sets color bar output according to the menu settings (via switch operation). Off : Sets color bar output to the forced Off mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AOffB and cannot be

selected. (A Page 131)

SW Set : Sets the audio recording level according to the switch. Auto : Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Detail

Adjust...

Master Black

Black Toe

Stretch Level

Compress Level

Point Level

Knee

Level

Sensitivity

Max, 9 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -9, Min, Off

For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). (A Page 84)

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to AOffB.

Max, 9 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -9, Min

Compress

Stretch

Normal

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

15% to 11%

10%,

9% to 5%

Manual

Auto

100%

95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%

Fast

Middle Slow

For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increase the number : Sharpens the contour. Decrease the number : Softens the contour. Off : Disables this function.

For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level. Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.

For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals.

Compress : Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase the contrast when the entire image

Stretch : Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas

Normal : Normal condition.

Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.

Memo :

● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB. Otherwise, this item appears

as A---B and cannot be selected.

Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified.

Memo :

● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item

appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.

Memo :

● When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For specifying the AKneeB operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to AManualB and adjust the knee point manually.

Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using

Auto : Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to the

For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point). Increase the number : Increases the knee point level.

Decrease the number : Decreases the knee point level.

Memo :

● When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For setting the response speed of the AKneeB operation when [Knee] is set to AAutoB . Set to ASlowB when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity.

Memo :

● When [Knee] is set to AManualB, this item appears as A ---B and cannot be selected.

appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with [Compress Level].

only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly. Specify the stretch amount with Stretch Level.

ALevelB.

luminance level.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

White Clip

Gamma

Master Level

100%

108%

Film Out Cinema

Standard

Off

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level. 100% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this

108% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.

For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression. Film Out : Sets to a gamma curve that focuses on the gradation expression of dark areas in

Cinema : Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of movies. Standard : Sets to a standard gamma curve. Off : Disables gamma curve adjustment.

This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB, ACinemaB, or AFilm OutB. Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas

Decrease the number : Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black

item is set to A108%B, it switches automatically to A100%B if the screen appears too white. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output signals within 100 %.

order to ease post-processing of movie film output.

deteriorates.

Memo :

● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

R Level

G Level

B Level

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

Gamma curves can be adjusted for each of R, G, and B. Use this to adjust to a color tone that cannot be expressed by the [Color Matrix] setting.

Memo :

● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

White Balance...

Color Matrix

Adjust...

Color Gain

Menu for adjusting white balance. (A Page 85)

Cinema Subdued Cinema Vivid

Standard

Off

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. This item cannot be selected when [Color Matrix] is set to AOffB. (A Page 86)

Off, Min, -1 to -9,

Normal

9 to 1, Max

For setting the color matrix. Cinema Subdued : Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen

Cinema Vivid : Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of

Standard : Sets to a standard color matrix. Off : Sets the color matrix function to Off.

For adjusting the video signal color level. Off : Sets the video to black-and-white. Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense. Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

characteristics of movies.

movies.

Memo :

● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.

DNR

Off

For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.

On : Enables noise reduction. Off : Disables noise reduction.

Memo :

● A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.

Reverse Picture

Reset Process

Rotate

Off

^ Restores all items in the [Camera Process] menu to their default settings.

For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (Rotate) when the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted. Rotate : Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

Off : Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu (continued)

Detail/Adjust... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

V/H Balance

H Frequency

V Frequency

Skin Detect

Level

Skin Color Adjust...

Skin Color Detect

Skin Color Range

H-Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, H-Min

High

Middle

Low

High

Low

Off

-3

-2

-1

For setting the Skin Detail function. (A Page 114)

Execute

Stop

Wide, 9 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -9, Narrow

For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. Increase the number : Enhances contour in the horizontal direction.

Decrease the number : Enhances contour in the vertical direction.

For specifying the correction frequency of the horizontal contour. Set this according to the object. High : Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with fine

Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large

For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range. High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.

Memo :

● This item can only be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the

[Record Set] menu is set to A1280x720B. (A Page 75)

For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which is used to adjust the contour correction effect of the colors captured by the [Skin Color Adjust] menu. On : Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is

Off : Disables the Skin Detail function.

Memo :

● Even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the

[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch is flipped. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary.

For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function.

-3 : High level of contour correction (degree of softening)

-2 : Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)

-1 : Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)

For capturing the skin color. Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function. Stop : Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.

For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Adjust accordingly while checking the color range visually. Increase the number : Widens the range.

Decrease the number : Narrows the range.

Memo :

● When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to AOffB, only the area where Skin

Detail is functioning is displayed in skin tone. (A Page 83)

patterns.

detected.)

White Balance Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Preset Temp.

Alternative Temp.

White Paint R

White Paint B

Clear Paint After AWB

Shading Mode

Adjust...

2800K, 3200K,

3400K, 4200K, 4800K, 5200K, 5600K, 6500K, 7500K

2800K, 3200K, 3400K, 4200K, 4800K, 5200K, 5600K, 6500K, 7500K

Max, 30 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -31, Min

Max, 30 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -31, Min

Off

Manual

Preset

For making white shading adjustments.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.

For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to APRESETB.

For setting the alternative color temperature in the Preset mode. When the [WHT.BAL.] switch of the camera recorder is set to APRESETB, pressing the [AWB]

button each time switches the color temperature setting in the Preset mode. ([Preset Temp.] 1 [Alternative Temp.])

For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number : Weakens the red.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera

recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.

● After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while

[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint R] switches automatically to ANormalB.

For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the blue. Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera

recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.

● After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while

[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint B] switches automatically to ANormalB.

For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB (Auto White Balance).

On : [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are set to ANormalB after executing AWB. Off : [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are not changed after executing AWB.

For specifying white shading adjustment settings. (A Page 44) Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.

Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu (continued)

Shading Mode/Adjust Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

●

This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected when this is set to APresetB.

●

The screen switches to a color display, and the displays for Bars, Zebra and the Focus Assist mode are temporarily set to AOFFB,

while the

R Level

G Level

B Level

B & WB mode in the [VF Display] menu temporarily switches to AColorB.

Item Setting Values Function

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

For adjusting the red level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the red level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the

Decrease the number : Decreases the red level at the top of the screen, and increases the red

For adjusting the green level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the green level at the bottom of the screen, and increases

Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the

For adjusting the blue level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the blue level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the

Decrease the number : Decreases the blue level at the top of the screen, and increases the

red level at the top of the screen.

level at the bottom of the screen.

the green level at the top of the screen.

green level at the bottom of the screen.

blue level at the top of the screen.

blue level at the bottom of the screen.

Color Matrix/Adjust Item

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually.

(A Page 83)

Item Setting Values Function

Mg&R Mg Level

Mg&R R Level

R&Yl R Level

R&Yl Yl Level

Yl&G Yl Level

Yl&G G Level

Yl&G Mask Range

Max, 19 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -19, Min

Max, 19 to 11,

10,

9 to 1, Min

For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward magenta. Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of magenta/red. Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of magenta/red.

For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward red. Increase the number : Enhances the red component of magenta/red. Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of magenta/red.

For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward red. Increase the number : Enhances the red component of red/yellow. Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of red/yellow.

For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward yellow. Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of red/yellow. Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of red/yellow.

For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward yellow. Increase the number : Enhances the green component of yellow/green. Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of yellow/green.

For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward green. Increase the number : Enhances the green component of yellow/green. Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of yellow/green.

For adjusting the extent of effect on the skin tone (color near the I-axis) when [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are adjusted.

Increase the number : Reduces the effect on the skin tone. Decrease the number : Increases the effect on the skin tone.

Memo :

● When green is enhanced in the + direction with [Yl&G G Level], increasing the

[Yl&G Mask Range] value helps to prevent the skin tone from becoming greenish.

● When [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are set to ANormalB, no changes will be observed

on the screen when the [Yl&G Mask Range] value is changed.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

G&Cy G Level

G&Cy Cy Level

Cy&B Cy Level

Cy&B B Level

B&Mg B Level

B&Mg Mg Level

R Rotation

G Rotation

B Rotation

Max, 19 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -19, Min

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green. Increase the number : Enhances the green component of green/cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of green/cyan.

For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward cyan. Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of green/cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of green/cyan.

For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward cyan. Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of cyan/blue. Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of cyan/blue.

For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward blue. Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of cyan/blue. Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of cyan/blue.

For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward blue. Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of blue/magenta. Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of blue/magenta.

For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward magenta. Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of blue/magenta. Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of blue/magenta.

For adjusting the hue of the R-axis (red and cyan). Increase the number : Rotates hue of red toward yellow, and cyan toward blue. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of red toward magenta, and cyan toward green.

For adjusting the hue of the G-axis (green and magenta). Increase the number : Rotates hue of green toward blue, and magenta toward red. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of green toward yellow, and magenta toward blue.

For adjusting the hue of the B-axis (blue and yellow). Increase the number : Rotates hue of blue toward magenta, and yellow toward green. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of blue toward cyan, and yellow toward red.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

TC/UB Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

TCG Source

TC Preset

UB Preset

Drop Frame

Internal

External

^ For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

^ For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)

Non Drop

Drop

For selecting the source of the time code generator. Internal : Selects the built-in time code generator of the camera recorder. External : Selects the time code generator connected to the [TC IN] terminal.

Memo :

● If this item is set to AExternalB, [TC Preset], [UB Preset], and [Drop Frame] cannot be set.

Display : Drop setting 02:02:25.20

Display : AB CD EF 01

For setting the framing mode of the time code generator. Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting

Drop : Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when

Memo :

● This item can be set only when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Set] B

[Record Format] menu is set to A60pB, A30pB, or A60iB. When the frame rate is A24pB, ANon DropB becomes fixed and cannot be selected. When the frame rate is A50pB, A25pB, or A50iB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20

when placing emphasis on the number of frames.

placing emphasis on the recording time.

LCD/VF Menu

Item Setting Values Function

Shooting Assist

Marker Setting...

Status Display...

LCD + VF

VF Display

LCD Mirror Mode

Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 89)

For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 90)

For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 90)

Off

B & W

Color

For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays. (A Page 30) On : Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.

Off : Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.

For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white. B & W : Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.

Color : Displays the viewfinder image in color.

Memo :

● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode. However, it becomes invalid in the AUX

mode (U model) and during display of return video, and the camera recorder operates in the AColorB setting.

● When this item is set to AB & WB, only the captured images are displayed in black-and-white.

The status and menu screens are displayed in color.

Mirror

Normal

For specifying the image display method when facing the LCD monitor. (A Page 28) Mirror : Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)

Normal : Displays image without laterally inverting it.

Memo :

● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode. However, it becomes invalid in the AUX

mode (U model) and during display of return video, and the camera recorder operates in the ANormalB setting.

● During color bar and enlarged status displays, the AMirrorB setting is disabled.

(A Page 115 [Color Bar Output]) (A Page 19 [Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor])

Shooting Assist Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Focus Assist

Color Blue

Level

Zebra

Top1

Bottom1

Top2

Bottom2

Peaking Frequency

ACCU-Focus

Normal

Green

Red

High

Middle

Low

2Patterns

1Pattern

Over, 100% to 85%,

80%,

75% to 5% (In 5 % increments)

100% to 75%,

70%,

65% to 0% (In 5 % increments)

Over,

100% to 5% (In 5 % increments)

100% to 85%,

80%,

75% to 0% (In 5 % increments)

High

Middle

Low

For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is pressed. (A Page 37) ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The

Normal : Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in color

For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. Blue : Displays the focused area in blue.

Green : Displays the focused area in green. Red : Displays the focused area in red.

For setting the display range of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. High : Sets the display range wider than Middle.

Middle : Sets the display range to standard. Low : Sets the display range narrower than Middle.

For selecting the number of zebra patterns to be displayed. 2Patterns : Displays 2 types of zebra patterns (Zebra1 and Zebra2).

1Pattern : Displays 1 type of zebra pattern (Zebra1).

For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.

Memo :

● The Bottom1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top1 value to ensure that a

Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.

For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.

Memo :

● The Top1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom1 value to ensure that a

Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.

For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.

● The Bottom2 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top2 value to ensure that a

Top2 > Bottom2 relationship is always maintained.

For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.

● The Top2 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom2 value to ensure that a

Top2 > Bottom2 relationship is always maintained.

For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING] adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button. High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.

Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range.

depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10 seconds.

to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF Menu (continued)

Marker Setting Item

(A Page 112 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only, Excluding AUX Mode)])

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Aspect Ratio *1

Aspect Marker *1

Safety Zone *1

Center Mark *1

*1: Regardless of the setting, the marker does not appear during Clip Review, return video display, and in the AUX mode (U model) and Media

mode.

4:3, 14:9,

16:9,

16:9 (+4:3),

2.35:1 Center,

2.35:1C.HeadRM,

1.85:1 Center,

1.85:1C.HeadRM,

1.66:1, 1.75:1

Line+Halftone Halftone Line

Off

95%, 93%, 90%, 88%, 80%,

Off

For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.

Memo :

● When [Aspect Ratio] in the [Record Format] menu is set to A4:3B, this item is fixed at A4:3B

and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

For specifying how boundary markers are to be used to indicate the parts of an image that are beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

Line+Halftone : Displays the boundary using lines, and areas outside the boundary in

Halftone : Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone. Line : Displays the boundary using lines. Off : Hides the boundary markers.

For setting the percentage of area that is to be deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

On : Displays the center mark. Off : Hides the center mark.

halftone.

Status Display Item

This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

Item Setting Values Function

F.No/Iris Indicator

Filter

Video Format

Media Remain

F.No+Iris Ind.

F. N o

Off

For specifying whether to display the iris position/iris level mark in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

F.No+Iris Ind. : Displays the iris position/level. F.No : Displays the iris position. Off : Hides the iris position/iris level mark.

For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the filter position.

Off : Hides the filter position.

For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the video format mode.

Off : Hides the video format mode.

For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC card in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card.

Off : Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card. However, when the remaining space

warning is displayed, the information appears regardless of the setting.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

TC/UB

Audio Meter

Battery Info

Off

Time

Capacity%

Voltag e

For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is

Off : Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.

For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On : Displays the audio level meter. Off : Hides the audio level meter.

For setting the battery information to be displayed on the status screen when an AntonBauer or IDX battery that supports communication is loaded.

The status screen is displayed on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder. The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 screen in Camera mode. (A Page 104) Time : Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB

Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B Voltage : Displays the current battery voltage in units of 0.1 V. AVB

displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.

Memo :

● When a battery other than the one recommended (communication supported) is used,

AVoltageB may sometimes be displayed even when ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected.

● When ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected, the battery mark that appears before the value

changes according to the remaining battery power.

: 12 % and below, : 13 % - 29 %, : 30 % - 59 %, : 60 % - 100 %

RES

● Display changes to AB once the battery power falls below 12 %.

● When calibration of the battery is required, AB appears for 2 seconds after every 30

seconds of the voltage display.

● CALIBRATION is a state that requires renewal of the battery power information. The battery is

able to function as usual without calibration. However, calibration is recommended as correct information of the remaining power and time cannot be obtained otherwise. For more details, refer to the instruction manual of the battery.

● The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the

shooting duration.

● When an IDX battery is loaded while the camera recorder is connected to a KA-MR100G

(Memory Recorder), the ATimeB display setting may be disabled even when a recommended battery (communication supported) is used.

RES

Date Style

Time Style

Shutter Disp.

DMY (E model)

MDY (U model)

YMD

24hour (E model)

12hour (U model)

DEG

SEC

For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

DMY : Day/Month/Year MDY : Month/Day/Year YMD : Year/Month/Day

For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. 24hour : 24-hour display.

12hour : 12-hour display. (AM/PM)

For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. DEG : Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.

SEC : Displays the shutter speed in seconds.

Memo :

● ADEGB is selectable only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p (SP)B, A24p (HQ)B, A25p

(SP)B, or A25p (HQ)B. When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to other values, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

● When a Remote Control Unit is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB

regardless of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.

CAL

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

A/V Out Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Output Terminal

Set Up

HD/SD-SDI Out

Down Convert

Analog Out Char.

SDI Out Char.

Composite

Component

Off

7.5% (U model)

0.0% (E model)

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

Off

Side Cut

Letter Box

Squeeze

Off

For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.

Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal. Component : Outputs component signals. Off : Signals are not output.

For selecting whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/ [PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. A setup signal can also be selected during signal input from the [IEEE1394] terminal.

7.5% : Adds setup signal.

0.0% : Setup signal is not added.

Memo :

● When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A50p (SP)B, A50p (HQ)B, A50i (SP)B, A50i (HQ)B, A25p

(SP)B, or A25p (HQ)B, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

● Depending on the menu settings of the camera recorder and the condition of the cable

connected to it, the setup signal setting may be fixed at A0.0%B. A0.0%B is displayed in gray in this case.

For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder. HD-SDI : Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time

SD-SDI : Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. When [System Definition] in the

Off : SDI signals are not output.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, AHD-SDIB cannot

be selected. Only SD-SDI signals are output. (A Page 75)

●

When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AHD-SDIB cannot be selected.

● User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is used as a flag to determine valid

video signals. Therefore, accurate values will not be output.

For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. This setting applies to all Composite/SD-SDI/DV outputs. Side Cut : Displays image with the left and right sides cut off.

Letter Box : Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened. Squeeze : Displays image that is squeezed horizontally.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item appears

as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. On : Turns on display.

Off : Turns off display.

Memo :

● When [Analog Out Char.] is set to AOnB, the details shown on the viewfinder are also

displayed in the image output from the video signal output terminal (BNC).

For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder.

On : Turns on display. Off : Turns off display.

code are also output.

[Record Format] menu is set to AHD (MPEG2)B (A Page 75), SD-SDI signals down converted from HD are output. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code are also output.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Audio Monitor

Stereo

Mix

For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the side of the camera recorder is set to ABothB. Mix : Outputs mixed sound (outputs mixed sound of CH-1 and CH-2 to both L and R).

Stereo : Outputs stereo sound (outputs audio sound of CH-1 to L, and CH-2 to R). When a

䡵 [PHONES] terminal, speaker, and RCA outputs according to the combination of the camera

monitor speaker is used, only the audio sound of CH-1 is output.

recorder’s [MONITOR SELECT] switch settings and [Audio Monitor] settings

[MONITOR SELECT]

Setting

[CH-1] ^ CH1 CH1

[BOTH] [Mix] CH1+CH2 CH1+CH2

[CH-2] ^ CH2 CH2

[Audio Monitor]

Setting

[Stereo] CH1 CH2 CH1

Others Menu

Output from [PHONES]

Ter mi nal

L R CH1 CH2

Speaker

Output

RCA Output

CH1 CH2

Item Setting Values Function

Alarm Level

Genlock Input

High

Middle Low Off

BNC

Adapter

For selecting whether to turn on the alarm tone as well as setting the volume. Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or [PHONES] terminal. High : Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.

Middle : Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level. Low : Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level. Off : Alarm tone is not output.

For selecting a destination to input video synchronizing signal. BNC : [GENLOCK/AUX IN] terminal at the side of the camera recorder.

Adapter : Adapter connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at the back of

the camera recorder.

Note :

● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.

(U model)

Genlock Adjust...

^ For adjusting the H phase of the video signal of this camera recorder with respect to the

synchronizing signal input. (A Page 127)

Note :

● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.

(U model)

Return Input

Adapter

Studio

For selecting a destination to input the return video. Adapter : Adapter connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at the back of

the camera recorder.

Studio : Adapter connected to the [STUDIO] terminal at the side of the camera recorder.

Note :

● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.

(U model)

Return Aspect

16:9

4:3

For selecting the aspect ratio of the return video. 16:9 : Select this setting when the return video is a squeeze signal. 4:3 : Select this setting when the return video is a 4:3 aspect signal

(including Letter Box).

Note :

● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.

(U model)

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Others Menu (continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Tally System

Front Tally

Back Tally

1394 Rec Trigger

1394 Auto Power Off

Mode LED

Studio

Ext

Int

Blink

Off

Blink

Off

Ext

Series

Split

Synchronize

Off

Enable

Disable

Off

For setting the display conditions of the camera recorder’s tally lamps (front/back). Studio : Displays according to the TALLY IN/PREVIEW IN signals from an external device,

Ext : Displays mainly the status of external devices. Int : Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.

For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s front tally lamp during recording. On : Lights up only during recording.

Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording star ts, and lights up

Off : Turns off the tally lamp.

For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s back tally lamp during recording. On : Lights up only during recording.

Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording star ts, and lights up

Off : Turns off the tally lamp.

For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal.

Ext : Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not

Series : Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal

Split : Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems. Synchronize : Outputs recording trigger simultaneously to the internal and external

Off : Recording trigger is not output to the external system.

Memo :

● This item is selectable only in Camera mode. It cannot be set when recording is in

progress on the camera recorder or an external device.

● When the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal switches to the

recording mode according to the settings, switching of operation mode using the [CAM/MEDIA] button and the Clip Review function will be disabled.

● When [1394 Rec Trigger] is set to ASplitB, the [REC] button on the side of the camera

recorder becomes a Rec Start/Stop button for the external device. (A Page 12)

● When the [REC] button is pushed immediately after the power is turned on or after a

menu setting is changed, recording with the external device might start about 10 seconds late.

For setting whether to automatically turn off the power of the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal when the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder is turned off. Enable : Turns off the power automatically.

Disable : Disables this function.

Memo :

● The IEEE1394 control is only valid for external devices with a POWER OFF button.

For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control panel of the camera recorder. On : Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (A Page 8)

Off : Turns off the indicator.

such as a Remote Control Unit.

during recording.

performed by the internal system.)

and external systems.

systems.

Operation Mode Color

Camera Mode Blue/Purple

Media Mode (SD Card Mode) Green

Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) Orange

USB Mode Orange

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Reset All

^ Resets all menu settings.

Select [Reset All] in the AResetB menu and press the Set button (R). The message AResetting...B appears. After the resetting process is complete, the message ACompleteB appears for about 1 second. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.

Memo :

● [Date/Time] (A Page 95) and [Time Zone] (A Page 95) cannot be reset.

● This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in

Media mode.

Date/Time

^ For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.

Memo :

● The display order of the date (year, month, and day) follows the [Date Style] setting in the

[Status Display] menu. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting. (A Page 91)

Time Zone

UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, UTC, UTC+14:00 to UTC+00:30 (In increments of 30

minutes)

For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.

[Default values : UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]

Memo :

● If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when

[Time Zone] is altered.

System Information

Fan Hour

For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.

Memo :

● Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the internal fan when the camera recorder is used over a long

period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline).

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Others Menu (continued)

Genlock Adjust Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Analog SD H Phase

Analog HD H Phase

SD-SDI H Phase

HD-SDI H Phase

Min, -27 to 0 to 81, Max For adjusting the H phase of the SD analog signal of the camera recorder with respect to

the external synchronizing signal input to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal. Increase value : Advances the H phase.

Decrease value : Delays the H phase.

Min, -1023 to 0 to 1022, Max

For adjusting the H phase of the HD analog signal of the camera recorder with respect to the external synchronizing signal input to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal. Increase value : Advances the H phase.

Decrease value : Delays the H phase.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item

appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

Min, -372 to -1, 0, 1 to 372, Max

For adjusting the H phase of the SD-SDI signal of the camera recorder with respect to the external synchronizing signal input to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.

Increase value : Advances the H phase. Decrease value : Delays the H phase.

Memo :

● When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to a setting other than ASD (DV)B,

this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 92)

Min, -1023 to 0 to 1022, Max

For adjusting the H phase of the HD-SDI signal of the camera recorder with respect to the external synchronizing signal input to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.

Increase value : Advances the H phase. Decrease value : Delays the H phase.

Memo :

● When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to a setting other than AHD-SDIB,

this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 92)

Memo :

● You can alter the setting value in increments of 10 by pressing down the cross-shaped button (JK) for 2 seconds or longer.

(Excluding the [Analog SD H Phase] item)

JVC GY-HM790CHE, LST1108-001A, GY-HM790CHU, GY-HM790E, GY-HM790U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Main Features

Precautions for Proper Use

Operation Mode

Names of Parts

Side Control Panel

LCD Monitor

Viewfinder

Side Terminal

SD Slot

Rear

Zoom Lens

Basic System Diagram

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Status Screen

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only, Excluding AUX Mode)

Menu Setting Screen

Alarm Display

Zebra Pattern Display

Preparations

Attaching Accessories

Attaching the Zoom Lens

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)

Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)

Power Supply

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Using a Battery Pack

Turning On/Off the Power

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)

Adjusting the Monitor Speaker

Adjusting Back Focus

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Tally Lamps

SDHC Cards

SDHC Cards to Use

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards

Restoring the SDHC Card

Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards

Recording Clips

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures

Shooting

Focus Assist Function

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Adjusting the Iris

Setting Gain

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjusting the White Shading

Setting the ND Filter

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

Setting Audio Input

Adjusting Audio Recording Level

Audio Monitor During Recording

Time Code and User’s Bit

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit

Time Code Operation Mode

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

Presetting the Time Code

Presetting the User’s Bit

Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu

Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card

Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code Generator

Setting Zebra Pattern

Setting Spot Meter

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function)

Special Recording

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous Rec

Variable Frame Rec

Playback