HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HM790U
GY-HM790CHU
GY-HM790E
GY-HM790CHE
* The illustration shows the GY-HM790E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached.
* GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790CHE does not come with a lens.
Please read the following before getting started:
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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Model No.
Serial No.
GY-HM790U/GY-HM790CHU
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
POUR CANADA
Safety Precautions
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE
PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER
PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE
PROBLEME.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Le symbole de l’éclair àl’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.
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.
Le point d’exclamation àl’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.
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.
Ces symboles ne sont utilisésqu’aux Etats-Unis.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
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.
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.
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any
other power source.
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.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
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.
NOTE:
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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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Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
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:
Attention:
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
●
Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built
broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors
environments.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic
equipment should not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve
natural resources and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and
recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable
for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
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
5 m
[DC INPUT]
Exclusive Cable
Coaxial Cable
Shielded Cable
Shielded Cable
Exclusive Cable
Exclusive Cable
Coaxial Cable
Exclusive Cable
Unshielded Cable
Special Cable
Shielded Cable
Shielded Cable
Shielded Cable
Shielded Cable
Exclusive Cable
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]
[AUDIO OUTPUT]
[PHONES]
10 m
3 m
10 m
3 m
[IEEE1394]
[HD/SD-SDI]
[REMOTE]
3 m
10 m
5 m
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web
page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-
back of the product.
[LENS]
0.1 m
0.3 m
2 m
[VF]
[USB]
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in
accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules
in your country for the treatment of old electrical and
electronic equipment.
[GENLOCK INPUT]
[TC IN]
10 m
10 m
10 m
0.3 m
[TC OUT]
[STUDIO]
Caution:
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for
example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc.,
the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC 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
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Contents
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only,
Recording Time Code in Continuation of
Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code
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How to use this manual
Ⅵ Symbols used
Describes precautions concerning the
operation of this product.
Note
：
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items
Describes reference information, such as
functions and usage restrictions of this
product.
Memo
：
A
Indicates the reference page numbers and
reference items.
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Ⅵ Content of this manual
● All rights reserved by JVC. Unauthorized duplication or
reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly
prohibited.
● All other product names used in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Marks such as ™, ா, have been omitted in
this manual.
Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only,
● Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of
this manual are subject to change for improvement
without prior notice.
Reproduction of Dark Areas (Black Stretch/Compress
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Main Features
Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy
Editing
Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2
codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer.
This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format
images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these
images.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High Resolution LCD Monitor
Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both
shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Lens Interchangeability
Existing lenses can be used, thus saving on costs. You can
also select the most appropriate lens according to your
shooting requirements.
Dual Media Slots
Continuous recording is possible by loading two recording
media, thereby allowing a long recording time.
Professional Batteries
Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are
used in the broadcast industry can be used with this camera
recorder.
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.
Support for Wide Variety of Output
Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and
IEEE1394 output.
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Precautions for Proper Use
Application Software Provided
The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is
provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or
Macintosh computers and for checking the video images.
(For MP4 file format)
The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder
comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other
application software as well as their user guides.
Storage and Usage Locations
Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of
* For details, refer to the user guides for each application
software.
0
f
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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ Do not place this unit at places that are subject to
radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.
Ⅵ Protect this unit from being splashed with water.
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ 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
Ⅵ
to
When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER] switch
OFF in order to reduce power consumption.
A
B
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Others
Ⅵ Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the
card slot.
Ⅵ Do not block the vent on the unit.
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to
burns and fires.
Maintenance
Ⅵ Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power
Ⅵ Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
cable during recording or playback.
Ⅵ
Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not
Ⅵ 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.
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.
Ⅵ When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put
on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.
Ⅵ Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or
vibration as it is a precision equipment.
Batteries
Ⅵ Optical performance of lens
Ⅵ The following batteries can be used on this unit.
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.
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.
Ⅵ Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries
may fall off if not used correctly.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Ⅵ 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.
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]
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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to
strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.
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.
Ⅵ 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.
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Handling of SDHC Cards
Characteristic CCD Phenomena
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ Do not use or store the SDHC card in a place that is
subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Ⅵ Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
Smear
Vertical pale streaking appearing at
high luminous object
Ⅵ Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage
of this unit or the SDHC card.
High luminous object (such as light
bulbs, sun)
Ⅵ We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on
the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.
Blooming
Ⅵ Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed
conditions of use.
Blurring in highlight
Monitor Screen
Ⅵ Do not use it at the following locations.
Ⅵ Moire or aliasing
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.
Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when
they are shot.
Ⅵ White dots
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce
white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when
boosting the sensitivity.
Ⅵ Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong
impact or vibration.
Ⅵ 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.
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.
Copyright
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.
Ⅵ Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.
Ⅵ Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal
object.
Ⅵ Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere
to the terminals.
Ⅵ Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers
on the SDHC cards.
Ⅵ Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC
cards. Always use oil-based pens.
Ⅵ If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded
on the card, including video data and setup files, will be
deleted.
Ⅵ 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.
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Operation Mode
This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.
The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode. The AUX mode is only
available on GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U.
Media Mode
Camera Mode
Camera Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
IEEE1394
Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
[GENLOCK/AUX]
Selection Switch
[CAM/MEDIA]
Selection
Button
SD Card Mode
Playback Button
Playback
(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/
Rewind/Clip Jump)
Thumbnail Display
AUX Mode
(U model only)
Stop Button
USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to USB mode
appears and [Change] is selected)
Connection disabled on PC
USB Mode
(USB Mass Storage Class)
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
Operation Mode Indicator
Stop Button
Playback Button
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Operation
Mode
Operation Mode
Description
Indicator
Camera Camera
Blue
This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when
the power is turned on.
Mode
Mode
Memo :
● Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you
can check (play back) the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function.
Purple When [Rec Mode] is set to AVariable FrameB, the operation mode indicator lights up in
AUX Mode
(U model)
Blue
This is a mode for input and recording of composite video signals from an external device.
Media
Mode
SD Card
Mode
Green
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card.
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.
IEEE1394
Mode
Orange This is the input mode for video images from the IEEE1394-connected equipment.
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.
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
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.
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Names of Parts
N
M L
K
J
A
B
F G H I
C D E
A
B
C
Front Tally Lamp (
Viewfinder Cable Clamp (
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (
J
K
Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (
Shoe
For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch
L
M
N
Microphone Holder Lock Knob (
D
[AWB] Auto White Balance Button (
on the control panel on the right side of the camera
recorder to AAB or ABB starts up the Auto White function.
to APRESETB, you can switch the color temperature of the
preset white balance.
E
F
Lens Lock Lever (
[MONITOR SELECT] Audio Monitor Selection Switch
G
H
[CAM/MEDIA] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button
I
[FULL AUTO] Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Switch
10
a
Z Y X
W
W
V
O
P
Battery Adapter
SDHC Slot
Q
R
S
T
U
O
P
Q
Back Tally Lamp (
X
Y
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button (
Record Button Lock Switch
[PHONES] Earphone Connector (
Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger
button Z.
[LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector)
Memo :
●
The [REC] trigger button (
K
at the side control
R [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2
panel on the right of the camera recorder is not locked.
S
T
Microphone Cable Clamp (
Z
[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection
Starts/stops recording.
Switch
Memo :
●
The [REC] trigger button (
K
at the side control
Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2. (
panel on the right of the camera recorder is interlocked with
this button.
Memo :
●
Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless of the
setting.
a Handle
U
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection
Viewfinder Connector (20-pin) (
Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)
V
W
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Memo :
●
Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in
●
When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function
as the menu operation buttons.
E
F
[MENU] Menu Button (
[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (
[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button
Side Control Panel
A
B
G
●
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).
P
O
N
C
D
●
Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when
the [STATUS] button is pressed while the menu screen is
E
F
G
displayed. (
[GAIN] Sensitivity Selection Switch (
[WHT.BAL.] White Balance Selection Switch (
M
H
I
H
I
J
L
K
You can select one of the three white balance types.
J
[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.
A
[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob
B
[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (
K
[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
Memo :
Starts/stops recording.
●
This knob does not function when Focus Assist is activated.
with this button.
Memo :
C
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button
●
When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to
Press this button during shooting to display the focus area in
either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate
A
Split
B
, this button becomes the recording start/stop button
D
Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to
the object. The functions change as below according to the
L
[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2
Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator
During Camera mode
During Media mode
(Except AUX mode)
M
[CANCEL] Cancel Button
Cancels various settings and stops playback.
Cross-Shaped Button (JKH I)/Set Button (R
[USER1]
Button
●
●
Activates the function assigned to Adds/deletes OK
[USER1] in the menu.
mark.
N
)
Loads the [TC Preset] screen
when pressed together with the
The function changes according to the operation status of
the camera recorder.
[MENU] button. (
[USER2]
Button
●
●
Activates the function assigned to Deletes clips
[USER2] in the menu.
Center Set button (R
)
: Confirms menu items and setting
values
Resets settings on the [TC Preset]/
[UB Preset] screen when pressed.
Cross-Shaped Button (JK) : Selects menu items and setting
values
[USER3]
Button
●
Activates the function assigned to
[USER3] in the menu.
^
Ⅵ During Camera mode (Except AUX mode)
Shutter operation:
Center Set button (R
)
: Shutter ON/OFF
Cross-Shaped Button (JK) : Switches shutter speed when shutter
is ON
AE level operation
: Cross-shaped button (H I)
12
Memo :
LCD Monitor
● When [Camera Function] menu B [Switch Set] B
[AE LEVEL] is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped
button (H I) is used to set the number of frames during
Variable Frame Rec.
Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button (JKH I), center
A
Set button (R)
O
Operation Mode Indicator
Lights up as below according to the operation mode.
When the LCD monitor is open
B
C
Operation Mode
Camera Mode (Except AUX mode)
AUX Mode (U model only)
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)
USB Mode
Color
Blue/Purple
Blue
Green
Orange
Orange
D
Memo :
E
F
G
● You can select whether to light up the indicator using
B
[LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button
P
[MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob
For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and earphones.
C
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness
Viewfinder
D [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode
E
F
G
[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (
A
B
C
D
E
A Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring
For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the
viewfinder E to the left or right.
B
Eyepiece Focus Ring
For adjusting the visibility.
Viewfinder Eyepiece Lock Ring
C
For loosening the ring and adjusting the eyepiece position of
the viewfinder to the front or back.
D
Viewfinder
E
Eyepiece
Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen
and cameraman’s vision.
13
H
[PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
I
[DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an
AC adapter.
J
[REMOTE] Remote Terminal (
Side Terminal
K
[HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)
B
A
L
[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Output Terminal
(RCA)
C
D
E
F
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.
Q
P
G
Memo :
●
Alarm tone is not output.
M
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch
H I J K L
M
N
O
For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.
A [Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output
[EXT]
Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394]
terminal Q.
:
[INT]
Enables the accessory connector B at the rear
B
[PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
:
N
Shoulder Pad Slide Button
C [GENLOCK/AUX] Genlock/AUX Selection Switch
For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to
adjust the shoulder pad O position to the front or back.
D
[GENLOCK/AUX IN] Genlock/AUX Input Terminal
(U model)/[GENLOCK INPUT] Genlock Input Terminal
(E model)
O
P
Q
Shoulder Pad
[USB] USB Terminal (
U model : For input of external synchronizing signals or
external composite video signals.
[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].
E model : For input of external synchronizing signals.
E [TC IN] Time Code Input Terminal (BNC)
Note :
●
When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the
connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.
F [TC OUT] Time Code Output Terminal (BNC)
Memo :
●
Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.
Connect to this terminal when combining the use of products,
such as a transmission unit, from a different manufacturer.
Input/
Output
Pin No.
Signal
1
2
NC
^
CALL TALLY
RM TALLY
RM PREVIEW
NC
IN
3
OUT
OUT
^
4
5
6
NC
^
7
TALLY IN
RETURN GND
RETURN IN
GND
IN
8
^
9
IN
10
^
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SD Slot
Rear
E
D
A
A
C
A
B
B
C
A Card Slot A Status Indicator
[SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button
For switching SDHC cards.
A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)
For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).
B
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.
C
D
E
SDHC Card Cover
Card Slot B Status Indicator
[OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob
B
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.
C
Battery Adapter (
The shape is different for GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U and
GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E.
* The above is the illustration for GY-HM790CHE/GY-
HM790E.
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G
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 is pressed.
Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when
is pressed.
AWB
●
ATB
●
Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard.
Zoom Lens
(Supplied with GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)
H
Iris Mode Switch
A
M
: Auto iris operation mode.
: Manual iris operation mode.
CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ
C B
A
I
Iris Momentary Button
Press and hold this button to change to auto iris mode when
the iris mode switch H is set at AMB.
J
[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.
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
R
E
C
K
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.
D E
F G HI J
● Installable filter types
When installed on the hood
: 82 mm P0.75
When installed on the lens body : 72 mm P0.75
M
L
Zoom Servo Connector
For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).
M
[ZOOM] Zoom Switch
SERVO
: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control
lever G.
O
RV
SE
ZOOM
U.
AN
M
MANU.
: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.
K
L
M N O
N
Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw
Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting,
secure with a lock screw.
A Focus Ring
Zoom Lever/Ring
B
To operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M
and set it to AMANU.B.
O
[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.
C
Iris Ring
To operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.
D
E
Lens Cable
To take macro shots
[REC] Record Trigger Button
● Set focus ring A to infinity (n).
Starts/stops recording.
[RET] Return Video Button
● Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.
● Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust
focus on the object.
F
Press this button to play back and check the latest clip,
according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch Set]
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. (
Memo :
●
When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera Function]
menu is set to
Focus Assist button. When it is set to
A
Focus Assist
B
, this button functions as the
A
Return , a return
B
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Basic System Diagram
Shoulder Belt
SDI Cable
BNC
Component Cable
BNC
Monitor
Composite Cable
BNC
Earphone
Audio Cable
RCA pin
Focus Manual Unit
HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)
HZ-FM15 (CANON)
Monitor
External Recording
Device
Microphone
IEEE1394 Cable
4P-6P
1/3 Zoom Lens
Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)
For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U
VTR
Anton Bauer
Battery Charger
16 mm PL Mount
Film Lens adapter
HZ-CA13U
PL Mount
Film Lens
Anton Bauer
Battery
(Dionic90)
1/3 Zoom Lens
KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON)
(GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)
BR-HD50U/E*
Battery Adapter
For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E*
Non-linear Editing
System
GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U
GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E
:
:
Gold Mount
V Mount
Zoom Servo Control
HZ-ZS13B
IDX
IDX Battery
(Endura)
Battery Charger
Standard Package
Mount Converter
(1/2 1/3):ACM-12
XLR 4P
B
1/2 Zoom Lens
Tripod Base
KA-551U
AC
AC Adapter
Carrying Case
Remote Control Unit
RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/
RM-LP57U
Mount Converter
(2/3 B1/3): ACM-17
Tripod
2/3 Zoom Lens
USB Cable
SDHC Memory Card
Non-linear Editing
System
SDHC Card Reader
Memory Recorder
KA-MR100G
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
Studio Viewfinder
VF-HP790G
Remote Control Unit
RM-LP25U
(Connection is possible only
when RM-HP250AU/RM-
HP250DE* is used.)
Multicore Remote Adapter
KA-M790G
Monitor
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P250
MASTER BLACK IRIS
POWER
TALLY
CALL
FULL AUTO
F1
F3
MENU/SHUTTER
GAIN
P
A
I
N
T
W
H
I
T
E
A
U
T
O
SHUTTER
STEP
HIGH
W.BAL
B
I
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
MID
A
AUTO
MANU
BARS
F2
F4
MENU
LOW
R
B
PRESET
Studio Adapter
KA-790G
GAIN
O
INTERCOM
LEVEL
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
CLOSE
OPEN
Remote Control Unit
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.
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LCD monitor display
Displays on the LCD
Monitor and Viewfinder
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press
of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0
B
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
B
0)
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status
* The STATUS 0 screen is skipped in the AUX mode
(U model only).
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.
30/24 fps
Besides camera and playback images, the following
characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
STBY
STATUS 0 Screen
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
Ⅵ
Marker and safety zone indicators* (
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
* Displayed in Camera mode only (Except AUX mode)
S.DTL
B -3
Memo :
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
●
When [Analog Out Char.]/[SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
menu is set to
also displayed in the video image of the video signal output
AOnB, the status screen and menu screen are
STATUS 1 Screen
CAMERA INFORMATION
SETUP FILE
SCENE
[ SCENE
]
ZEBRA1
ZEBRA2
AUDIO
50%~100%
70%~80%
CH1
CH2
FORMAT
MEDIA
QuickTime
125min
A
B
Viewfinder
123min
282min
STBY
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
STATUS 2 Screen
[DISPLAY]
Button
SWITCH ASSIGN
NONE
FAW
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
RET
SKIN/SPOT
AELEVEL
BARS
B.STRETCH3
LOAD FILE
CLIP REVIEW
SPOT METER
AE LEVEL/VFR
[STATUS]
Button
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
STBY
282min
STATUS 3 Screen
LCD Monitor
30/24 fps
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
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
STBY
STATUS 4 Screen
Press [DISPLAY]
Press [DISPLAY]
Ⅵ Status Screen in Camera Mode
CH1
CH2
Viewfinder display
DF
FREE
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press
of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0
B
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
B
0)
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
min
A
* The STATUS 0 screen is skipped in the AUX mode
(U model only).
282min
100 min
B
STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen (LCD monitor only)
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Ⅵ
Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip
Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
Ⅵ Status Screen in USB Mode
This screen displays the USB mode.
The display switches between the 3 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)
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)
STATUS 0 Screen
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
A
min
282min
100 min
B
[DISPLAY] Button
Ⅵ Status Screen in Media Mode
The display switches between the 2 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 0)
1 Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.
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.
STATUS 0 Screen
Memo :
●
During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor
screen, the video image remains displayed on the
viewfinder.
1280x720
24p HQ
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
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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.
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only,
Excluding AUX Mode)
Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is
activated.
30/24 fps
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A<3200K>
A
B
1min
1min
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
STBY
RES
Alarm Display Area
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.
Menu Setting Screen
For configuring various settings.
Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen.
Zebra Pattern
[Main Menu] Screen
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]. (
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Preparations
Knob
Attaching Accessories
Microphone
Microphone Holder
Attaching the Zoom Lens
(Supplied with GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)
Clamp
Hole
Pin
3
1
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
REC
2
Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to
Clamp
4
attach it.
2 Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the
viewfinder.
1
Loosen the mount ring.
Slide Lock Ring
2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the
hole of the mounting area.
2
3 Tighten the mount 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
1
Viewfinder
●
[POWER] switch of the camera recorder to AOFFB.
3 Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.
4 Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.
Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)
You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone
holder.
The supplied microphone has a phantom power supply.
1Turn the knob on the microphone holder
anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone
holder.
4
Clamp
3
2Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
3Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to
secure the microphone.
4Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or
[INPUT2] terminal.
5Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.
6Make sure to perform the correct settings for the
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Ⅵ Charging the Built-In Battery
The date/time and time code data are stored using the
built-in rechargeable battery.
Power Supply
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.
To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or
connect an AC adapter to it.
Note :
● Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the
power supply that operates this camera recorder.
Using a Battery Pack
Using AC Power
(DC IN Power)
Recommended Batteries
U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)
E model : Endura-HL9 (IDX)
Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera
recorder with AC power.
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
the UL Listing mark is not applicable.
1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the
[DC INPUT] terminal of the camera recorder.
Note :
Check that the power of the camera recorder and the AC
adapter is turned AOFFB and connect as shown in the
diagram.
●
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.
Battery Operating Time
The following are the approximate times for continuous
operation on fully-charged batteries.
[DC INPUT]
Continuous Operating Time
Battery
(At 25 f)
Dionic90 (U model)
Approx. 2.75 h
Approx. 2.75 h
Endura-HL9 (E model)
DC Cable
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.
●
●
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.
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Precautions for the Battery Operation
Attaching the Battery
(GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E)
●
●
●
Do not remove the battery when the [POWER] switch is
ON
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]
Use the Endura-HL9 (IDX) battery.
A
B.
1
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.
switch to
AOFFB. Remove the battery if you are not using the
V Mount Attachment Bracket
V Mount
camera recorder.
Attaching the Battery
(GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U)
Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.
1
Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery,
adapter, and guide hole, and insert straight.
Guide Hole (x3)
Guide Pins
2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place.
Release Lever
Ⅵ Detaching the Battery
Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to
detach it from the camera recorder.
Release Button
Battery
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.
Ⅵ Detaching the Battery
Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward
you to detach it from the camera recorder.
Release Lever
Battery
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Ⅵ 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.
Power Status Display
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.
Ⅵ 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.
● Alarm tone is not output during recording.
Note :
●
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.
● If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery
mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.
Ⅵ Status Screen
1280x720 30/24 fps
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
24p HQ
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.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
●
●
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.
RES
Ⅵ
Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor
CH1
CH2
Charging
●
DF
FREE
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.
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
A
min
RES
100 min
B
●
●
●
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
be fully charged or the charging time may be prolonged if
charged under low temperatures (below 10 ).
f
and 35
f. The battery may not
f
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Ⅵ Camera Mode (Except AUX Mode)
Turning On/Off the Power
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 :
Turning On the Power
●
Playback of SDHC card is not possible in Camera mode.
However, you can use the Clip Review function to check the
1
Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
most recently recorded video clip. (
The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.
Memo :
Ⅵ AUX Mode (U model only)
● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode
when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.
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.
●
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 AAUXB switches the camera recorder to the AUX
Memo :
mode. (U model only)
operation mode.
●
[System Definition] is fixed at ASD (DV)B in the AUX mode.
●
During Camera mode (Except AUX
mode)
: Lights up in blue/purple
Ⅵ Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
●
●
●
●
●
AUX Mode (U model only)
: Blue
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.
During Media mode (SD Card mode) : Lights up in green
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode)
During USB mode
: Lights up in orange
: Lights up in orange
During mode switching
: Blinks in the color of the
new mode
Memo :
Ⅵ Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode)
● The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input mode
only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in
operation.
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
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop
mode.
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped
Button
1
Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB.
(JKH I)
Set Button (R)
2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT]
[CANCEL]
Button
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.
[REC] Button
[POWER] Switch
● 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.
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2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and
Setting the Clock
(Initial Setting)
select the setting item.
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
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.
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.
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.
●
The value of the year can be set in the range of
2099
A2000B to
A
B.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.
Changing the Time after Initial Setting
1
Select [Others] menu
B
[Date/Time].
The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
Set Button
(R)
[POWER] Switch
1
Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
2 Set the date and time.
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
Ⅵ For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U
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.
Ⅵ For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E
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Adjusting the Monitor
Speaker
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]
The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees.
Adjust according to the position of your ear.
180 Degrees Rotation
A 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)]
Monitor
Speaker
C Press the Set button (R).
A 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)]
[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob
C Press the Set button (R).
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
Date/Time Display in Different Operation
Modes
Note :
●
The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees.
Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.
During Camera mode
Date/time of the built-in clock is
displayed.
During AUX mode
(U model)
During Media mode
(SD Card mode)
Shooting date/time of the clip being
played back is displayed.
During Media mode
Date/time is not displayed.
(IEEE1394 mode)
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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.
Adjusting Back Focus
8 Shoot the same object and secure 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.
at the position where the object is in focus.
9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 three times until the object is in
● Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera
recorder.
focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions.
● The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.
10 Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus
3 4, 6
5
ring.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
and Viewfinder
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
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.
1
M
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button
LCD Lock Release Knob
1
2 7, 8, 10
2
Tilt 180 degrees
upward
Tilt 90 degrees
downward
[LCD PEAKING +/-] Button
Ⅵ Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor
1
Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD
monitor.
Siemens Star Chart
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.
1
Set the iris mode switch of the lens to
AMB
(manual).
● 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.
2 Set the zoom mode switch to AMANU.B (manual).
3 Turn to open the iris ring.
[Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B Set [LCD Mirror Mode]
Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be
obtained.
4 Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum
telephoto position.
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Ⅵ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen
[VF PEAKING] Knob
[VF BRIGHT] Knob
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.
Eyepiece Focus Ring
Eyepiece
[+] : Press this button to brighten the screen.
[-] : Press this button to darken the screen.
Slide Lock Ring
● During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on
the LCD monitor screen.
Eyepiece
Lock Ring
● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or
USB mode
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.
●
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.
Ⅵ Adjusting the Angle
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.
● During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the
LCD monitor screen.
● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
Ⅵ 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
Ⅵ 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
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.
You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white.
[Main Menu]
B
[LCD/VF] menu
B
[VF Display] item
B
Press Set button (R
)
B
Select B & W
A
B
B
Press Set button (R)
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Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)
are indicated as below.
LCD Monitor Status
LCD Display
VF Display
ON
Closed LCD
Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
Displays on the LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder Screens
Opened LCD Normal LCD
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.
[DISPLAY] Button
Normal LCD
Tally Lamps
Inversed LCD
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
LCD opened at
40 degrees
and above
LCD closed at 40
degrees and below
Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu
Front Tally Lamp
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)
are indicated as below.
LCD Monitor Status
LCD Display
VF Display
ON
Closed LCD
Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Opened LCD Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
OFF
Memo :
● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to
switch the display between the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens.
Back Tally Lamp
● 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
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[Tally System]
^
[Int]
[Ext]
[Studio]
SDHC Card Cover Knob
Slot B Status Indicator
Menu
Setting
[Front Tally]/
[Back Tally] *1
Off On Blin On Blink On Blink
k
Camera
Recorder
Information
Warning
Alarm
^
^
^
^
J
o
^
^
J
^
^
J
o
o*2
SDHC Card
Cover
Slot A Status
External
Device
Information
Warning
Alarm
Indicator
^
^
^
^
J
^
^
[SLOT SELECT]
Button
Camera
Recorder
Recording
Status
Recording
^
^
R
R
R
R
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
Special
Recording *3
External
Device
Recording
Recording
^
^
^
R
R
^
^
Status
Remote
Control Unit
Input
[CALL]
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
o
R
X
o
R
X
[TALLY(PGM)]
[TALLY(PVW)]
Ⅵ Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC
Cards
R : Lights up
o: Blinks once in 1 second
X : Only back tally lamp lights up
The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences
may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the
battery condition.
J : Blinks four times in 1 second
*1 : [Front Tally] and [Back Tally] can be set independently
*2 : Only battery alarm is displayed.
*3 : Paused state during special recording ([Clip
SDHC Card Size
8 GB 16 GB
Camera
Resolution
Bit Rate
4 GB
32 GB
Memo :
1280x720
1440x1080
1920x1080
● Blinking takes priority over lighting up.
HQ
12 min 25 min 50 min
100 min
1440x1080
1280x720
720 x 480
720 x 576
SP
SP
--
--
17 min 35 min 70 min
22 min 45 min 90 min
15 min 30 min 60 min
15 min 30 min 60 min
140 min
180 min
120 min
120 min
SDHC Cards
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.
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.
Ⅵ Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card
A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or
deleting.
SDHC Cards to Use
B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing
Use a Class 6/10 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).
or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)
Note :
Write-Protect Switch
● Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA
or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
A
B
Write/Delete Enabled
Write/Delete Disabled
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2
1
3
Inserting an SDHC Card
This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/
audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).
4
1 Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in
Memo :
● When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the
the direction of the arrow and open the cover.
previously selected slot is used.
2 Insert an SDHC card with the notched corner first.
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.
3 Close the SDHC card cover.
1
Notched Corner
● 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.
SDHC Card
2
3
Ⅵ Card Slot Status Indicator
The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.
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.
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.
[SLOT SELECT] Button
Lights up in green
Light goes out
On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be
used for recording or playback.
● SDHC card is not inserted.
● An unusable card is inserted.
● An SDHC card is inserted but a different
slot is selected.
Cross-Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
Set Button (R)
[CANCEL] Button
Removing the SDHC Card
1
Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being
accessed (lights up in red).
Note :
● The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording
or playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press
the button.
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.
4 Close the SDHC card cover.
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6 Formatting is complete.
ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.
Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards
When the following cards are inserted,
AFORMATTING REQUIREDB appears. Format the card
using the camera recorder menu.
Memo :
● If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or
press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous
screen.
●
●
Unformatted SDHC cards
SDHC cards formatted under different specifications
● If you remove the SDHC card during formatting,
AFormat Error!B appears and the camera recorder returns
to the previous screen.
* For details of the menu operation, see
● 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.
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.
● SDHC card is not inserted.
● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set (
is
displayed).
Note :
1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu.
● If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the
card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and
press the Set button (R).
2
3 The status of the selected SDHC card appears.
4 Select [Format] and press the Set button (R).
4
5 Formatting starts.
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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.
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.
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.
1
Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu. (
2 Select the SDHC card to be restored and press the Set
button (R).
Memo :
2
● 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 (
displayed).
is
● Restoring is not required.
3 Restoring starts.
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Ⅵ Recorded Clips
This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System.
Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards
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.
Ⅵ 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
[File Format]
Setting
Folders in the
SDHC Card
Note :
HD (MPEG2)
HD (MPEG2)
SD (DV)
MOV
MP4
MOV
AVI
CQAV
BPAV
CQDV
CADV
● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played
back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible
when the recording is made on one card.
SD (DV)
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 [System Definition] settings and [File Format]
settings are changed, folders required for recording in those
settings will be automatically generated.
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.
Recording Clips
Ⅵ 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] (
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]
● Changes cannot be made after recording.
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Shooting
Basic Shooting Procedures
[REC] Button
Back Tally Lamp
1
3
Front Tally Lamp
2
5
[POWER] Switch
[REC] Button
4
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC
card.
Preparations
●
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.
2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera
●
Memo :
● Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/
● 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]
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.
3
Check the most recently captured images (Clip Review).
Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip
images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens. After playback, the camera recorder returns to
standby mode (STBY).
Shooting
1
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.
* When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Adjusting the Iris (
Setting the Electronic Shutter (
Adjusting the White Balance (
Adjusting the White Shading (
Setting the ND Filter (
Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level
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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
ACCU-Focus
becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. (
The ACCU-Focus
B
[Shooting Assist]
B
[Focus Assist] is set to
A
B, the depth of field
Off
●
●
●
A
B
function switches automatically to
A
B
after about 10 seconds.
Select the display color in [Main Menu]
B
[LCD/VF]
B
[Shooting Assist]
B
[Color]. (
The [VF PEAKING] knob and [LCD PEAKING +/-] button do
not function when Focus Assist is activated.
Ⅵ 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
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Ⅵ List of Formats
The following is a list of file formats and video formats that
can be selected on this camera recorder.
Selecting System
Definition, File Format and
Video Format
Ⅵ When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B
Record 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.
Camera Resolution
Horizontal×Line
Remarks
File Format
Frame & Bit Rate
QuickTime 1280x720
60p (HQ)
60p (SP)
Memo :
HDV
compatible
●
Make a selection in [Main Menu]
B
[Record Format] menu.
30p (HQ)
30p (SP)
HDV
compatible
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
24p (HQ)
24p (SP)
HDV
compatible
SD (DV)
: Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality
50p (HQ)
50p (SP)
HDV
compatible
Selecting a File Format
Select a file format in [File Format].
There are three file formats for selection.
25p (HQ)
25p (SP)
HDV
compatible
QuickTime
MP4
: QuickTime file format (.MOV)
: MP4 file format
1440x1080
1920x1080
60i (HQ)
60i (SP)
HDV
compatible
AVI
: Standard video file format for Windows
systems
50i (HQ)
50i (SP)
Memo :
HDV
compatible
● The available options vary as follows depending on the
[System Definition] setting.
60i (HQ)
30p (HQ)
50i (HQ)
25p (HQ)
24p (HQ)
60p (HQ)
60p (SP)
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
● AHD (MPEG2)B : QuickTime, MP4
● ASD (DV)B
: QuickTime, AVI
Selecting a Video Format
MP4
1280x720
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].
HDV
compatible
30p (HQ)
30p (SP)
HDV
compatible
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.
24p (HQ)
24p (SP)
HDV
compatible
50p (HQ)
50p (SP)
HDV
compatible
25p (HQ)
25p (SP)
HDV
compatible
1440x1080
1920x1080
60i (SP)
50i (SP)
HDV
compatible
HDV
compatible
60i (HQ)
30p (HQ)
50i (HQ)
25p (HQ)
24p (HQ)
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
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Ⅵ When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B
Adjusting the Iris
When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video
format is fixed as follows for the different models.
Record Format
Camera Resolution
Horizontal×Line
Remarks
File Format
Frame & Bit Rate
You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or
automatically according to the brightness of the object.
QuickTime/ 720 x 480(U model) 60i
AVI
DV
compatible
720 x 576(E model) 50i
DV
compatible
Iris Ring
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.
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
[IRIS] Switch
● 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.
3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at
the bottom of the screen, and press the Set button (R).
● The record format is switched.
● A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during
switching.
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.
3
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.
Note :
●
[System Definition] is fixed at ASD (DV)B in the AUX mode.
Memo :
Only [File Format] and [Aspect Ratio] can be set. (U model)
● 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
● You can use the cross-shaped button (H I) on this camera
recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto
iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking
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Setting Gain
Setting the Electronic
Shutter
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.
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)
[GAIN] Selection
Switch
Use the Set button (R) to switch between the shutter modes
and the cross-shaped button (JK) to switch between the
speeds.
[FULL AUTO]
Switch
[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.
Cross-Shaped Button
(JK)
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
A
ALC
(in increments of 3 dB)
in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the screen to
B
and
Ⅵ Switching Shutter Mode
Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to
turn ON/OFF the shutter.
within the range of
A0dB
B
to A18dBB
Memo :
● When the shutter is ON, AStepB, AVariableB, or AEEIB
(Extended Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter mode) may
be selected using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]
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
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Ⅵ 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.
Camera
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Rate
720/25p
Shutter
Frame Rate
50, 25, 12.5
40, 20, 10
1/10000
J
Button
Ⅵ During modes other than Variable Frame Rec
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/120
1/50
720/60p
720/30p
1080/60i
1080/30p
480/60i
720/50p
720/25p
1080/50i
1080/25p
576/50i
Camera
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Rate
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/120
1/50
720/24p
Shutter
1080/24p
J
Button
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
Step
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/120
1/50
(Standard)
1/40
1/25
1/20
1/12.5
1/6.25
1/10
Step
K
J
Button
Button
1/5
(Upper limit)
(Lower limit)
1/10489.5
(Standard)
1/48
Variable
~
1/30
1/25
1/24
1/15
1/12.5
1/6.25
1/10489.5
~
1/12
K
Button
1/50.00
1/40.00
K
J
Button
Button
1/7.5
1/6
(Upper limit)
(Standard)
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).
Variable
1/60.00
1/50.00
~
1/48.00
1/24.01
K
Button
(Lower limit)
1/30.03
1/25.04
Ⅵ During Variable Frame Rec
Camera
720/30p
720/24p
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Shutter
Rate
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 (JK) and switching of shutter mode with the Set
button (R) are disabled.
Frame Rate
60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10
J
Button
1/10000
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
Step
Memo :
● 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 cross-
shaped button (JK) even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on
● 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
1/48
(Standard)
1/48
1/40
1/30
1/24
1/20
1/15
1/12
1/10
K
J
Button
Button
1/7.5
1/6
1/5
(Upper limit)
(Lower limit)
1/10489.5
Variable
~
K
Button
1/60.00
1/48.00
1/40.00
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Ⅵ
Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)
Adjusting the White
Balance
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.
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.
1
Prepare the camera recorder.
ASet the [POWER] switch to AONB.
BSet the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic).
CSet the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
[WHT.BAL.] Selection Switch
2 Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting
[FULL AUTO]
Switch
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.
5 Press the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button.
[POWER]
Switch
●
●
●
The white detection frame appears when Auto White
Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.
A
AUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears on the
[AWB] Button
viewfinder when Auto White Balance is activated.
When the correct white balance is achieved,
AAUTO WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds
Manual White Balance Mode (Manual
Switching)
together with the approximate color temperature.
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).
AUTO WHITE A
OPERATION
White Detection Frame
Memo :
● The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be
assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using
● 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.
[AWB] Activating
AUTO WHITE A
OK <3200K>
Result Display
Ⅵ Preset Mode (PRESET)
Two different color temperature settings are registered on
this camera recorder. You can switch between them using
the [AWB] button.
Note :
●
Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing
so may result in improper white balance adjustment.
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.
●
(Default setting: A3200KB1A5600KB)
You can change both the color temperature settings in the
Preset mode in the menu.
[Main Menu]
Select either [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.].
B
[Camera Process]
B
[White Balance] menu
B
1 Set the [W. BAL] switch to APRESETB.
2 Press the [AWB] button.
Press the [AWB] button to switch to a different color
temperature. (APreset Temp.B1AAlternative Temp.B)
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Ⅵ Error Message
If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed,
one of the following messages will appear for about 5
seconds.
Error Message
NG : OBJECT
Status
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
ERROR : OVER LIGHT
Insufficient illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is dark.
Increase the lighting and adjust the
white balance again.
Excessive illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is too
bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust
the white balance again.
Ⅵ 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
When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment
value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value
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
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
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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CSelect the item to change with the cross-shaped
Adjusting the White
Shading
button (JK) and press the Set button (R).
DChange the setting value with the cross-shaped
button (JK) while looking at the evaluated value at the
bottom right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
● If the evaluated value of the adjusting channel is larger
than 0, use the cross-shaped button (K) to change the
setting value so that the value is more or less AEvenB.
Similarly, if the value is smaller than 0, use the cross-
shaped button (J) to change the setting value.
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.
Red adjustment
Green adjustment
Blue adjustment
[R]
[G]
[B]
Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.
[MENU] Button
(Adjustment range : Min (-128) to Normal to Max (127))
Memo :
●
Cross-Shaped
Button (JK)
There may be some delay in the changes of the evaluated
value after pressing the cross-shaped button (JK).
Increasing the setting value suppresses the colors at the
bottom and enhances the colors on top.
●
Set Button (R)
EPress the Set button (R) to save the settings after the
changes are complete.
FSelect [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to
the [White Balance] menu.
Top
C D
F
1
Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform light
source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform lighting.
Evaluated
Value
2 Set the control of the camera lens as follows.
ASet the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris
achieves optimum brightness.
Btm
Evaluated Value Detection Frames
If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the
optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.
7 Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal
screen.
BWhen using a zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom
adjustment range.
3 Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.
Note :
●
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.)
4 Set the chroma level of the monitor to the maximum.
5 Check the monitor screen.
●
White shading occurs as a result of the optical characteristic
of the attached lens. This is not a camera malfunction.
●
There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the top
and bottom of the screen.
●
If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is reddish
or vice versa, continue this adjustment.
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]).
6 Adjust the white shading.
It is recommended to adjust only G (green).
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.
A
Set [Main Menu]
[Shading Mode] to
B
[Camera Process]
B
[White Balance]
B
A
B
BSelect [Adjust] in the [White Balance] menu and press
the Set button (R).
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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
1280x720 30/24 fps
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
24p HQ
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
282min
Displays the position of the ND filter
[1/16]
[1/4]
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/16. Select
this for extremely bright outdoor environments.
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/4. Select
this for bright and sunny outdoor environments.
[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.
● 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
Adjusting Audio Recording Level
You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two
channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.
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).
[AUDIO LEVEL
CH-1/CH-2]
Adjustment Knob
[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch
[FULL AUTO] Switch
When the LCD monitor is open
[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2]
Selection Switch
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]
Mode Switch
Ⅵ Manual Adjustment Mode
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
(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.
Setting Audio Input
Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2]
You can adjust the level manually during the recording,
recording pause, and stop modes.
terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.
[LINE]
[MIC]
Use this setting when connecting to an audio device or
other equipment. The reference input level is +4 dBu.
1
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to
A
MANUAL for the channel to manually adjust the
B
Use this setting when connecting to a dynamic
microphone.
recording level.
[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a microphone
(phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power
supply.
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.
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.
1280x720 30/24 fps
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
24p HQ
● 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.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
●
When a microphone is not connected to the [INPUT1/INPUT2]
terminal, set the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch to LINE or
STATUS 1 Screen
A
B
adjust the volume with the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]
recording level adjustment knob.
Audio Level Meter
Memo :
-2 dB
●
Set the reference input level of
using [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the
[Main Menu] [Record Set] [Audio Set] menu.
AMIC
B
and AMIC+48VB
Memo :
B
B
● 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.
Ⅵ
Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch
Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to
be recorded to CH-2.
●
For the reference level to be recorded on SDHC cards, set
[Audio Ref. Level] in the [Main Menu] [Record Set]
[Audio Set] menu to -20dB or -12dB . (common for
B
B
A
B
A
B
[INPUT1]
[INPUT2]
Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.
Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.
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Ⅵ Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack
When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the
following setting to output stereo sound.
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.
1
Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.
Ⅵ Automatic Adjustment Mode
2 Set [Main Menu] B [A/V Out] B [Audio Monitor] to
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.
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.
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
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.
[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]
Terminal
[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.
●
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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Memo :
Time Code and User’s Bit
● 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.
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)
VIDEO Output
Setting Display
LCD/VF Display
Display
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.
TC
UB
Time
Code
When [Main Menu] B
[LCD/VF] B [Status
Display] B [TC/UB] is set to [SDI Out Char.] in
AOnB, time code or user’s
When [Analog
Out Char.] or
User’s Bit
the [A/V Out]
menu is set to
The display differs according to the menu settings.
bit is displayed during the
1 Set [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B
following status display and AOnB, time code
information display mode of or user’s bit is
the LCD screen.
displayed in the
respective video
output images
during the
LCD/VF display
setting on the left.
Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status
screen.
Ⅵ
STATUS 1 screen in
Camera mode
Time Code or User’s Bit
Ⅵ
STATUS 1, STATUS 2
screens in Media mode (SD)
1280x720 30/24 fps
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
24p HQ
Time Code Operation Mode
Three types of time code operation can be selected with the
[TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and
AREGENB.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
* The [TC GENE.] selection switch is enabled when
[TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AInternalB.
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STATUS 1 Screen
Setting
Mode
Description
2 Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on
FREE
FreeRun The time code operates in the run mode at all
mode
times regardless of the recording status.
It continues to run even when the power of the
camera recorder is turned off. *
the LCD monitor.
Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).
REC
RecRun The time code operates in the run mode during
mode
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.
REGEN Regen
mode
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
* When [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to
AVariable FrameB, time code operation enters RecRun
mode.
[TC DISPLAY]
Setting Switch
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
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Memo :
Using the Internal Time
Code Generator
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.
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]
● On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop)
does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with
the actual time.
[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].
●
You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB]
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
1
Set [Main Menu]
B
[TC/UB]
B
[TCG Source] to
A
B
2 Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.
[REC]
Preset data in the time code generator operates in
run mode during recording mode. Set this when
recording continuous time code in connecting
frames.
[FREE]
Time code starts to operate in run mode from the
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].
[Drop]
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop
frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the
recording time.
[Non
Drop]
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to non-
drop frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the
number of frames.
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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.
Ⅵ Setting Time Code
[USER2] Button
Presetting the User’s Bit
You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit
to the recorded image.
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
[USER2] Button
Cross-
shaped
button
(JKH I)
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
[CANCEL] Button
Cross-
shaped
button
(JKH I)
1
Select [Main Menu]
B
[TC/UB]
B
[TC Preset] and press
The [TC Preset] screen appears.
[CANCEL] Button
1
1 Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] to
2 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Preset] and
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
Memo :
1
● 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.
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the
values.
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.
Cursor
During non-drop frame
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
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3 Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor
at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button (JK)
to change the values.
Ⅵ Setting Time Code
1
Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F
can be specified for the user’s bit.
The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.
Cursor
Cursor
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
[UB Preset] Screen
Memo :
●
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to
cursor moves to the left.
A0
B. The
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the
values.
4
Check the values and press the Set button (R).
Memo :
●
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to
cursor moves to the time digit (left).
A0B. The
● 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.
3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
●
The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal
screen.
●
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
Setting Time Code Without Opening the
Menu
Note :
●
Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the
following situations.
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
●
●
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]
[MENU] Button
B
Set Button (R)
[Camera Function]
B
[Switch Set] menu are disabled.
[USER2] functions as the number reset button. (
Cross-
shaped
button
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
Memo :
●
Settings cannot be made in the following cases.
● [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to
● [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.
● Menu screen is displayed.
AExternalB.
● The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode.
(Except AUX Mode)
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
●
●
Set [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu to
Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to TC
AInternalB.
A
B.
● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than
AREGENB.
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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
Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu
Memo :
Recording Time Code in Continuation of
the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card
This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.
●
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)
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
● 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.
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
Ⅵ Setting User’s Bit
1
Set [Main Menu]
B
[TC/UB]
B
[TCG Source] to
A
B
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
2 Set the [TC GENE.] switch on the inner panel of the
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
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.
Cursor
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.
[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 (JK) to change the values.
Memo :
Synchronizing Time Code
with External Time Code
Generator
● 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.
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.
● 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.
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.
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Connection
Settings on the Camera Recorder
1
Set to the Camera mode. (
Ⅵ When connecting external time code generator
to a master device
2 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection switch to
[GENLOCK/AUX] Switch
AGENLOCKB. (U model)
[GENLOCK/AUX INPUT] Terminal (U Model)
[GENLOCK INPUT] Terminal (E Model)
3 Set [Genlock Input] in the [Others] menu to ABNCB.
4 Set [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu as follows.
Slave Device
● Slave device
: Set to AExternalB
● Master device : Set to AInternalB
External Synchronizing Signal
5 Set the LCD monitor or viewfinder as follows.
To [TC IN]
terminal of
another camera
● Viewfinder
: Set to the STATUS 1 screen display
SYNC Signal Generator
● LCD monitor
: Set to the enlarged status display
External Synchronizing Signal
The input and synchronizing status of the external time
code generator are displayed as follows.
External Time Code
Generator
LTC Time Code
[TCG Source] : AExternalB
Master Device
Lights up
Lights up
1280x720 30/24 fps
60p HQ
OK
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1
Input the external synchronizing signal to the external
time code generator and the [GENLOCK/AUX INPUT]
terminal of this camera recorder.
CH1
CH2
DD
20 min
DF
EXT
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
Make use of BB signal or HDTV 3 level synchronizing signal
as the external synchronizing signal.
S.DTL
B -3
DD
1280 x 720
60p HQ
STBY
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
A
min
100min
67.8min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
B 123 min
OK
282min
Enlarged Status Display Screen
Status Screen
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.
Camera Recorder Operation
1
Set the external time code generator or master device,
and run the time code.
2 Input the SMTPE/EBU LTC time code from the
external time code generator to the [TC IN] terminal of
this camera recorder.
● 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.
Ⅵ When connecting multiple units of this camera
recorder with one as the master and the rest as
slave devices
[TCG Source] : AExternalB
Slave Device
Master Device
Lights up
Lights up
[Y/VIDEO] Output Terminal
[GENLOCK/AUX INPUT] Terminal
1280x720 30/24 fps
60p HQ
OK
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
CH1
CH2
DD
20 min
DF
EXT
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
DD
1280 x 720
60p HQ
STBY
A
B
100min
100min
A
min
100min
67.8min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
B 123 min
OK
STBY
282min
Enlarged Status Display Screen
Status Screen
[TC IN] Terminal
Memo :
[TC OUT] Terminal
● 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.
1
Connect the [TC OUT] terminal of the master device to
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.
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Memo :
Setting Zebra Pattern
● ATop2B 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.
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
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
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Switch
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1,
Bottom2) limits of the luminance level.
1
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
Zebra
Settings
Options
1Pattern
Zebra display pattern
2Patterns
Top1
Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
5 % - 100 %, Over
(in 5 % increments)
Bottom1
Top2
Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
0 % - 100 %
(in 5 % increments)
Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
5 % - 100 %, Over
(in 5 % increments)
Bottom2
Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
0 % - 100 %
(in 5 % increments)
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3 Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the
Setting Spot Meter
camera recorder.
The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped.
Ⅵ When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected
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.
A [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.
● Zebra patterns display the brightness of output video
● 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.
Cursor
([Max] : Green)
Cursor
([Min] : Yellow)
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
When an object of more than 300 % luminance is
detected, it is displayed as 300 %.
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 (R)
Cursor
([Max] : Green)
Cross-shaped
Button
(
JKH I)
Cursor
([Min] : Yellow)
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Switch
C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
1
Select
ASpot MeterB in [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of the [Main
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
Menu] [Camera Function]
B
B
[Switch Set] menu. (
2
Select one of the following from [SPOT METER]. (
Color of Frame
Indicating the Position
Item
Settings
[Max&Min] Displays the brightness (%) [Max] : Green
[Min] : Yellow
and positions of the
brightest and darkest areas
in the screen. Frames may
also be stopped at the
current positions.
[Max]
Displays the brightness (%) Green
and position of the brightest
area in the screen. Frames
may also be stopped at the
current positions.
D Returns to the state in A.
[Min]
Displays the brightness (%) Yellow
and position of the darkest
area in the screen. Frame
may also be stopped at the
current positions.
[Manual]
Displays the brightness (%) Green
of the specified position.
(Blinks in red when
specifying the position)
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Viewing Recorded Videos
Immediately (Clip Review)
You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the
screen.
Ⅵ When [Manual] is selected
A [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is
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.
flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.
Memo :
● To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons or the [RET] button
on the lens.
Cursor (Green)
* [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set] B
[LENS RET]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] B
B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
[RET] Button
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
C [SPOT METER SELECT] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. The cursor blinks in red.
Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to
specify the position to display the brightness. When the
position is decided, press the Set button (R) or flip the
switch to confirm.
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.
Cursor
(Blinks in red)
When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits Clip
Review and returns to STBY (recording standby) mode.
A
B
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 (R).
When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame
is fixed in the center.
If the cursor is outside the
[Aspect Ratio] item in the [Record Format] menu from
16:9 to 4:3 restores the cursor to the default position.
A4:3B range, changing the
A
B
A
B
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Note :
Assigning Functions to
User Buttons
● 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.
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.
● 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)
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3]
Buttons
● Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is
connected to an external equipment and the equipment is
in recording state.
1 Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and
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.
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Protecting Important
Scenes (OK Mark Function)
Special Recording
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.
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].
Appending OK Marks During Recording
Pre Rec
1 Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on
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.
the lens from the menu.
● Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B
● 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.
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].
AOKB Mark
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1280x720 30/24 fps
60p HQ
OK
Completed Clip
(Recorded video and audio)
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
Recording starts a
number of seconds
earlier based on
the [Pre Rec Time]
setting
A
B
REC
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
STATUS 1 Screen
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.
● 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.
Note :
● 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.
● When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set
(
is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/
deleted.
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.
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4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
display changes from STBY (yellow text) REC
Note :
●
● Video and audio before the above mentioned time may not
be recorded after recording starts in the following cases.
A
CB
B
A
CB.
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
● 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
5 Pause recording.
●
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display
changes from
AREC
CB
B
ASTBYCB
(yellow text).
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)
●
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
display changes from STBY (yellow text) REC
A
CB
B
A
CB.
Clip Continuous Rec
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
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.
7 Press and hold the [REC] button.
●
Recording stops and the display changes from
AREC
CB
B
ASTBY
CB. A AclipB is generated.
● The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
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.
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.
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
Memo :
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
● The following operations cannot be performed while
recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text).
● Switching SDHC card slots
● Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes)
regardless of the menu settings.
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
Recording 1
Recording 2
Recording 3
Completed Clip
(Recorded video and audio)
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.
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3
1
Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.
● Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to
●
The status display changes from
A
STBY
B
B
ASTBYCB.
2 Start recording. (Recording 1)
● If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper
clip may not be generated.
●
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.
3 Pause recording.
●
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display
changes from
ARECCB
B
ASTBY
CB
(yellow text).
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
Memo :
●
When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera
recorder is paused (STBY
C
A
), the display changes from
STBY (blinking yellow text)
clip is generated. The card slot
ASTBYCB
(yellow text)
B
CB
B
ASTBYCB
(white text). A
A
B
status indicator lights up in green.
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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
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.
● 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.
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
1280x720
[Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to
30p (HQ) 24p (HQ) , or 25p (HQ)
A
B.
●
A
B
,
A
B
A
B.
Ⅵ Number of Frames that can be Set
1
Set [Camera Resolution] to
A1280x720B, then set
Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p (HQ)B, A24p (HQ)B, or A25p
(HQ)B.
Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to
AVariable FrameB.
3 Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].
The selectable frame rates are as shown below.
Record Format
Selectable Shooting Frame Rate
1280x720 30p (HQ) 10
12
10
^
15
12
10
20
24 30
40 48 60
^
24p (HQ)
25p (HQ)
^
^
15
20 24
30 40 48 60
12.5 20 25
Standard
40 50
^
^
Effect during playback
Quick motion
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
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 (H I) functions as the [AE LEVEL]
setting button. (
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Playback
Playing Back Recorded
Clips
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
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.
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.
Ⅵ
No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)
Memo :
● When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted,
ANo ClipsB is displayed.
Screen
D
E
F
C
B
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.
A
G
C
D
B
A
H
I
J
E
F
Name
A Cursor
Description
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-
shaped 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.
Name
Description
Displays the thumbnail screen menu.
Press this button to close the menu
screen during menu display and return
to the normal screen.
A [MENU] Button
Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on
the selected clip.
B [USER1] Button
Ⅵ Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 22 clips)
Deletes the selected clip.
C [USER2] Button
Sets the values and items. (Confirm)
Plays back the selected clip.
D Set (Play) 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.
(To enter sub-menus or display
pop-up menus.)
E Cross-Shaped
Button (JKH I)
Scrolls
page
Cancels settings and returns to the
previous screen.
Stops video playback.
F [CANCEL] (Stop)
Button
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Name
D Video
Description
Displays the video format (Camera
Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback
and thumbnail display.
Format
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
D
E
F
C
B
A
G
A A clip with corrupted management
information. It cannot be played back
even if you press the playback button.
H
I
B
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.
J
Name
Description
* Depends on the settings in [Record Set]
[Record Format] [System Definition],
[Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate]
items of the [Main Menu] screen.
B
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.
B SDHC Card
B
Displays the [running number/total number of
clips] of the displayed clips.
E Number of
Clips
: 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.
: Ample battery power.
: Slightly reduced battery power.
: Low battery power.
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)
: External power supply connected.
F Remaining
Battery
Power
Shows the file format of the currently
displayed clips.
Only clips with the resolution (AHD
(MPEG2)B or ASD (DV)B) selected in [System
C File Format
Memo :
● If the battery in use is not a recommended
one, the battery mark which indicates the
battery level may not appear.
* Depends on the settings in [Record Set] B
[Record Format] B [File Format] on the
Indicates the scroll position.
G Scroll Bar
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.
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Name
Description
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].
H Thumbnail
Text
Data/time display depends on the settings in
[LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [Date Style] of
Time is displayed in 24-hour display
regardless of the [Time Style] setting.
Displays clip information (properties).
I Clip Mark
A
B
C
A OK Mark
Clip is appended with OK mark.
Memo :
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be
deleted on the camera recorder.
B
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.
C
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.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
J Operation
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
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
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the selected clip.
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Name
Description
Shows the detailed properties of the selected
clip. The following information is displayed.
C Detailed
Properties
File Format
Clip Name
Resolution
Frame Rate
Bit Rate
: File format
: Clip name
: Image size
: Frame rate
: Bit rate
Audio
: Audio format
: Time code at the start of
recording
Start TC
End TC
: Time code at the end of
recording
Ⅵ Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)
Screen
Duration
UB
: Clip length
: 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
● 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.
C
●
AZB
displays behind Time when Time zone is
set to UTC+00:00
A
B.
D
(Time and date display example)
In case of AUTC+00:00B 21:18:50 on
March 4th in 2009 (Western European
time zone):
Name
Description
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-
shaped 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.
A Cursor
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
Variable Frame Rec)
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
Guide for the current operation buttons.
D Operation
Guide
Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.
Plays back the selected clip.
previously selected clip before the switch.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is not
Ⅵ
Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 6 clips)
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Scrolls page
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is
Indicates the scroll position.
B Scroll Bar
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.
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
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Thumbnail Menu
Playing Back
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to play back.
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.
A
B
Thumbnail Menu
Sub-Menu
C
Name
Description
Plays back/pauses the selected clip.
A
B
Button
Thumbnail Menu Screen
Skips in the reverse or forward
direction.
Button
Button
Button
Item
Function
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward
direction.
Media info
Displays the information screen of the SDHC
card.
Stops playback.
C
Detailed
Properties
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)
1
Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.
Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped
Screen]. (
button (JKH I).
Thumbnail Text For selecting the display method for the
thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.
2 Press the playback/pause button.
Playback of the selected clip starts.
TC
Displays the recording start time code at the
thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).
Date/Time
Displays the recording start date/time at the
thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).
Delete Clip
One Clip
All Clips
Main Menu...
Exit
Deletes the selected clip.
Ⅵ Time Code Playback
Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Exits and closes the menu.
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
● 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.
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2 Press the [USER2] button.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
Deleting Clips
3 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK),
and press the Set button (R).
Deleting starts.
For deleting clips.
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
3
Cross-shaped
Button
(
JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
Memo :
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the
camera recorder.
● Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.
Deleting One Clip
You can delete a selected clip with any of the following
operations.
A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.
Memo :
B Perform [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in thumbnail menu.
●
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
Memo :
●
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next
clip does not exist) after deletion.
● 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 (
displayed).
is
Ⅵ Deleting with [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in the
menu
1
Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
button (JKH I).
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
1
Select the clip to delete.
1
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped
button (JKH I).
1
2 Press the [MENU] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
3 Select [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] and press the Set
button (R).
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
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4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK),
and press the Set button (R).
Deleting starts.
3
Deleting All Clips
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
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.
1
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.
Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
3 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
Deleting starts.
1
Press [USER2] button during clip playback.
Memo :
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
● 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.
2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).
Deleting starts.
2
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Appending and Deleting
OK Marks
OK Mark
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.
Memo :
● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and
OK marks cannot be appended when the write-protect
[USER1] Button
switch of the SDHC card is set (
is displayed).
● AOK Mark Added...B is displayed when changing marks
and other operations are unavailable.
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
Cross-shaped
Button
1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback.
(
JKH I)
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
[CANCEL] Button
Appending OK Marks
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
1 Select a clip without an OK mark and press the
[USER1] button.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
1
OK Mark
Memo :
● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted
during playback.
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Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
Deleting OK Marks
1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
appended with OK mark.
The OK mark is deleted.
1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]
button.
The OK mark is deleted.
1
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.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Name
Description
Basic Operations in Menu
Screen
J : Moves the cursor upward.
E Cross-shaped
K : Moves the cursor downward.
H : Moves back to the previous item.
I : Moves forward to the next item.
Button (JKH I)
Cancels settings and returns to the
previous screen.
F [CANCEL] Button
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.
Switches between the [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] screens.
G [STATUS] Button
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
The operating procedures and main screen displays are the
same for both menus.
Display and Description of the Menu
Screen
Ⅵ Selecting Menu Items
The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors
connected to the video signal output terminal.
F
G
A
B
H
I
C
D
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the menu.
J
K
E
Name
Description
Recording, playback, etc. Displays the
current status.
A Status Display
Same display as the status screen.
Ⅵ During Camera mode :
Ⅵ
During Media mode (SD Card mode) :
Name
Description
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-
shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.
B Cursor
Displays the menu screen. ([Main
Menu] is displayed by default when
pressed.)
A [MENU] Button
Displays the names of the menu item and
sub-menu.
C Menu Item
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.
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.
D Fixed Item
E [Back] Back
F Menu Title
Select [Back] and press the Set button (R)
to return to the previous level.
Title of the currently displayed menu.
Adds the selected menu or submenu
item to the [Favorites Menu].
B [USER1] Button
C [USER2] Button
D Set Button (R)
: Ample battery power.
: Slightly reduced battery power.
: Low battery power.
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)
: External power supply connected.
G Remaining
Battery Power
Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or
[UB Preset] setting screen. This button
is disabled in other screens.
Memo :
Sets the values and items.
● If the battery in use is not a
recommended one, the battery mark
which indicates the battery level may not
appear.
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Ⅵ
A
Name
Description
Indicates the current menu type with the
line color.
H Header
B
C
Blue
: [Main Menu] Screen
Green : [Favorites Menu]
(Operation screen)
Magenta : [Favorites Menu]
(Editing screen)
F
Indicates the scroll position.
I Scroll Bar
G
H
Setting values for the menu items.
For menus with sub-menus, values are not
displayed.
J Setting Values
D
E
Guide for the current operation buttons.
K Operation
Guide
A
Ⅵ Changing Setting Values
C
A
B
D
E
F
F
D
E
B
Name
Description
Name
Description
Field for entering the title.
A Character Entry
Menu item to be changed.
A list of setting values C appears in
a pop-up.
A Menu Item to
You can enter up to 8 characters for the
[Scene File]/[Picture File] subname or up
to 4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].
Field
Change
Guide for the current operation
buttons.
B Operation Guide
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.
B Character
Cursor
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.
C List of Setting
Values
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.
C Character Keys
Indicates the scroll position.
D Scroll Bar
Indicates the selected item. Use the
cross-shaped button (JK) to move
the cursor.
E Cursor
Indicates the currently selected character
or item. Use the cross-shaped button
(JKH I) to move the cursor.
D Key Cursor
Setting values before changing.
R appears at the beginning of the
item.
F Setting Values
Before Change
Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set
button (R) to confirm the title.
E Confirmation
Buttons
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.
Text Input with Software Keyboard
Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/
[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].
Moves the position of the character cursor
B.
F Arrow Keys
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.
G [BS] Backspace
Key
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.
H [SP] Space Key
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Menu Screen Hierarchical
Chart
System Definition
File Format
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
Aspect Ratio
Frame Rate
Pre Rec Time
Clip Name Prefix
Reset Clip Number
Input1 Mic Ref.
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
Test Tone
Bars
Shutter
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
ALC Limit
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
EEI Limit
Smooth Trans
Detail
Master Black
Black Toe
Knee
White Clip
Gamma
Color Matrix
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.
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TCG Source
TC Preset
UB Preset
Drop
LCD + VF
VF Display
LCD Mirror Mode
Output Terminal
Set Up
HD/SD-SDI Out
Down Convert
Analog Out Char.
SDI Out Char.
Audio Monitor
Alarm Level
Genlock Input
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
Format Media
Restore Media
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.
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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
Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback.
Record Set...
Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.
Camera Function...
Camera Process...
TC/UB...
Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images.
Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit.
Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
LCD/VF...
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.
A/V Out...
Others...
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
Media...
Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen.
Setup File Manage...
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.
Select this item and press the Set button (R) to return to the normal screen.
Exit
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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
HD (MPEG2)
SD (DV)
For selecting a system definition.
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.
File Format
When [System Definition] is
QuickTime
AHD (MPEG2)B
MP4
When [System Definition] is ASD QuickTime
(DV)B
AVI
1920x1080
1440x1080
1280x720
720 x 480
720 x 576
For setting the size of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to
AHD (MPEG2)B. (Horizontal x vertical)
Camera Resolution
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).
Frame & Bit Rate
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1280x720B
60p (HQ) (U model),
60p (SP), 30p (HQ), 30p
(SP),
Memo :
50p (HQ) (E model),
● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for
the different models.
50p (SP), 25p (HQ), 25p
(SP), 24p (HQ), 24p (SP)
● U model : 60i
● E model : 50i
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]
is AQuickTimeB
60i (HQ) (U model),
60i (SP),
● The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and
[Camera Resolution] settings.
50i (HQ) (E model),
50i (SP)
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]
is AMP4B
60i (SP) (U model),
50i (SP) (E model)
When [Camera Resolution] is
60i (HQ) (U model),
A1920x1080B
30p (HQ),
50i (HQ) (E model),
25p (HQ), 24p (HQ)
16:9
4:3
For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System Definition] is
set to ASD (DV)B.
Aspect Ratio
Memo :
● When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B, this item is fixed at
A16:9B.
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Rec Mode Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
Rec Mode
Normal
Memo :
Pre Rec
● [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.
Clip Continuous
Variable Frame
For setting the recording [Frame Rate] when [Rec Mode] is set to
[Variable Frame].
Frame Rate
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A30p (HQ)B
60, 48, 40,
30,
24, 20, 15, 12, 10
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)
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A24p (HQ)B
60, 48, 40, 30,
24,
20, 15, 12, 10
to select the frame rate during Variable Frame Rec. In modes other than
Variable Frame Rec, the cross-shaped button (H I) functions as the [AE
LEVEL] setting button. (
●
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].
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A25p (HQ)B
50, 40,
25,
20, 15, 12.5, 10
5sec,
For setting the pre-recording time when [Rec Mode] is set to APre RecB.
Pre Rec Time
10sec, 20sec
Clip Set Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
xxxG
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.
Clip Name Prefix
(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
[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.
Reset Clip Number
Example: If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already
exists on the SDHC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.
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Audio Set Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
-50dB
-60dB
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.
Input1 Mic Ref.
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
-50dB
-60dB
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.
Both
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.
Input2
Input1
Off
Off
: Disables low-cut.
-12dB
-20dB
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.
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
On
For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch
is set to AMANUALB.
Off
On
: Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the
recording level.
Off
: Does not trigger limiter.
On
For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output.
Test Tone
On
Off
: Audio test signals are output.
: Audio test signals are not output.
Off
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Camera Function Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For setting whether to output color bars.
Bars
On
Off
: Color bars are output.
: Color bars are not output.
Off
Memo :
● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, and [Bars] in the
EEI
For specifying shutter-related settings.
Shutter
Variable
Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVariableB when operating with the cross-
shaped button (JK) on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is
set to AEEIB.
Step
EEI
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.
: Sets to automatic control.
+3 to +1,
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.
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
Normal,
-1 to -3
Fast
For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).
Middle
Slow
18dB
12dB
6dB
For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level
according to the brightness automatically.
ALC Limit
18dB
12dB
6dB
: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.
: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB.
: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.
F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,
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.
Auto Iris Limit
(OPEN)
F1.6,
F1.4
F16,
Auto Iris Limit
(CLOSE)
F11,
F8, F5.6,
4F-stop
3F-stop
2F-stop
EEI Limit
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.
Fast
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.
Smooth Trans
Middle
Slow
Off
Fast
: Runs the Smooth Trans function at high speed.
Middle : Runs the Smooth Trans function at medium speed.
Slow
Off
: Runs the Smooth Trans function at low speed.
: Deactivates the Smooth Trans function.
Switch Set...
FULL AUTO...
For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)
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Switch Set Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
None
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.
FAW
PRESET
A
B
None
: FAW function is not assigned.
: Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.
: Assigns FAW to the A position.
: Assigns FAW to the B position.
PRESET
A
B
ALC, 18dB, 15dB,
12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB,
0dB
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.
GAIN L
GAIN M
GAIN H
USER1
USER2
USER3
(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)
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
None
Description
No function is assigned.
Bars
Load File
Clip Review
B.Stretch1
Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the
B.Stretch2
B.Stretch3
B.Stretch4
B.Stretch5
B.Compress1
B.Compress2
B.Compress3
B.Compress4
B.Compress5
Clip Review
OK Mark
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.
LENS RET
Focus Assist
Return
OK Mark
: Assigns the OK mark function to the [RET] button. This function operates during
Return
Last 5 sec
Top 5 sec
CLIP
For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB.
Clip Review
Last 5 sec
Top 5 sec
CLIP
: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.
: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.
: Views the entire clip.
Memo :
● Selectable when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB, or when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Skin Area
Function
For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder.
SKIN A./SPOT M.
Skin Area
Spot Meter
: Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.
: Assigns the Spot Meter display function.
Spot Meter
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
Max&Min
Min
Max
SPOT METER
Max&Min
Min
: Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.
: Displays the darkest area of the image.
: Displays the brightest area of the image.
Max
Manual
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.
AE LEVEL/VFR
AE LEVEL
Disable
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.
: Disables the button.
AE LEVEL
Disable
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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
SW Set
SW Set
ALC
: Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch.
Gain
: Sets gain to the AALCB (forced auto) mode.
ALC
Memo :
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AALCB and cannot
Off
Off
: Iris control is not performed.
Iris Control
Auto
: Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.
Auto
Memo :
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot
● 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
SW Set
EEI
: Sets shutter according to the switch.
: Sets shutter to the forced auto mode.
Shutter
White Balance
Bars
EEI
Memo :
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AEEIB and cannot
SW Set
SW Set
FAW
: Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.
: Sets white balance to the forced auto mode.
FAW
Memo :
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AFAWB and cannot
Menu Set
Menu Set : Sets color bar output according to the menu settings (via switch operation).
Off
: Sets color bar output to the forced Off mode.
Off
Memo :
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AOffB and cannot be
SW Set
SW Set
Auto
: Sets the audio recording level according to the switch.
: Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.
Audio
Auto
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Camera Process Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 9 to 1,
For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level.
Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.
Decrease the number : Softens the contour.
Detail
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min, Off
Off
: Disables this function.
Adjust...
Memo :
● This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to AOffB.
Max, 9 to 1,
For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.
Master Black
Black Toe
Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.
Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min
Compress
Stretch
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
appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with
[Compress Level].
Normal
Stretch
: Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas
only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly.
Specify the stretch amount with Stretch Level.
Normal
: Normal condition.
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.
Stretch Level
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.
Compress
Level
Memo :
● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item
appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
15% to 11%
10%,
For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.
Point Level
Knee
Memo :
● When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
9% to 5%
Manual
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.
Auto
Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using
ALevelB.
Auto
: Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to the
luminance level.
100%
For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point).
Level
95%, 90%, 85%,
80%, 75%, 70%
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.
Fast
Middle
Slow
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.
Sensitivity
Memo :
● When [Knee] is set to AManualB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values
White Clip
Function
100%
For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level.
108%
100%
: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this
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 %.
: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.
108%
Film Out
Cinema
Standard
Off
For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression.
Gamma
Film Out : Sets to a gamma curve that focuses on the gradation expression of dark areas in
order to ease post-processing of movie film output.
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.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB, ACinemaB, or AFilm
OutB.
Master Level
Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas
-1 to -4, Min
deteriorates.
Decrease the number : Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black
deteriorates.
Memo :
● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
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.
R Level
G Level
B Level
Memo :
● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
White Balance...
Color Matrix
Cinema Subdued
Cinema Vivid
Standard
For setting the color matrix.
Cinema Subdued
: Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen
characteristics of movies.
Cinema Vivid
: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of
movies.
Off
Standard
Off
: Sets to a standard color matrix.
: Sets the color matrix function to Off.
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.
Adjust...
Off, Min, -1 to -9,
Normal
9 to 1, Max
For adjusting the video signal color level.
Color Gain
Off
: Sets the video to black-and-white.
Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.
Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.
Memo :
● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.
On
Off
For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be
enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.
DNR
On
Off
: Enables noise reduction.
: Disables noise reduction.
Memo :
● A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.
Rotate
Off
For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (Rotate) when
the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted.
Reverse Picture
Reset Process
Rotate : Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.
Off
: Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.
^
Restores all items in the [Camera Process] menu to their default settings.
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Detail/Adjust... Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
H-Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
Function
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.
V/H Balance
-1 to -4, H-Min
High
For specifying the correction frequency of the horizontal contour. Set this according to the object.
H Frequency
V Frequency
High
: Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with fine
Middle
Low
patterns.
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.
Low
: Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large
patterns.
High
For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object.
Low
High
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.
: Emphasizes the high frequency range.
Low
Memo :
● This item can only be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the
On
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.
Skin Detect
Off
On
: Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is
detected.)
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.
-3
-2
-1
For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function.
Level
-3
-2
-1
: High level of contour correction (degree of softening)
: Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)
: Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)
Skin Color
Adjust...
Execute
For capturing the skin color.
Skin Color
Detect
Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.
Stop
Stop
: Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.
Wide, 9 to 1,
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.
Skin Color
Range
Normal,
-1 to -9, Narrow
Memo :
● When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to AOffB, only the area where Skin
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White Balance Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
2800K, 3200K,
3400K, 4200K,
4800K, 5200K,
5600K, 6500K,
7500K
For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder
is set to APRESETB.
Preset Temp.
2800K, 3200K,
3400K, 4200K,
4800K, 5200K,
5600K, 6500K,
7500K
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.])
Alternative Temp.
White Paint R
Max, 30 to 1,
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.
Normal,
-1 to -31, Min
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.
Max, 30 to 1,
Normal,
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.
White Paint B
-1 to -31, Min
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.
On
For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB
(Auto White Balance).
Clear Paint After
AWB
Off
On
Off
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are set to ANormalB after executing AWB.
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are not changed after executing AWB.
Manual
Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.
Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.
Shading Mode
Adjust...
Preset
For making white shading adjustments.
Memo :
● This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.
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Shading Mode/Adjust Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
●
●
This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to
this is set to Preset
The screen switches to a color display, and the displays for Bars, Zebra and the Focus Assist mode are temporarily set to
AManualB. [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected when
A
B.
AOFFB,
while the
AB & W
B
mode in the [VF Display] menu temporarily switches to AColorB.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 126 to 1,
For adjusting the red level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.
R Level
G Level
B Level
Increase the number : Decreases the red level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the
red level at the top of the screen.
Decrease the number : Decreases the red level at the top of the screen, and increases the red
level at the bottom of the screen.
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
Max, 126 to 1,
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
the green level at the top of the screen.
Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the
green level at the bottom of the screen.
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
Max, 126 to 1,
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
blue level at the top of the screen.
Decrease the number : Decreases the blue level at the top of the screen, and increases the
blue level at the bottom of the screen.
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
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.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 19 to 1,
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward magenta.
Mg&R Mg Level
Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of magenta/red.
Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of magenta/red.
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
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.
Mg&R R Level
R&Yl R Level
R&Yl Yl Level
Yl&G Yl Level
Yl&G G Level
Yl&G Mask Range
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.
Max, 19 to 11,
10,
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.
9 to 1, Min
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.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 19 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green.
G&Cy G Level
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.
G&Cy Cy Level
Cy&B Cy Level
Cy&B B Level
B&Mg B Level
B&Mg Mg Level
R Rotation
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.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
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.
G Rotation
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.
B Rotation
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TC/UB Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Internal
For selecting the source of the time code generator.
TCG Source
Internal
External
: Selects the built-in time code generator of the camera recorder.
: Selects the time code generator connected to the [TC IN] terminal.
External
Memo :
● If this item is set to AExternalB, [TC Preset], [UB Preset], and [Drop Frame] cannot be set.
^
^
For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
TC Preset
Display
: Drop setting
02:02:25.20
: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20
For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)
Display : AB CD EF 01
UB Preset
Non Drop
For setting the framing mode of the time code generator.
Drop Frame
Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting
when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
Drop
Drop
: Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when
placing emphasis on the recording time.
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,
LCD/VF Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
Shooting Assist
Marker Setting...
Status Display...
LCD + VF
On
For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays.
Off
On
Off
: Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.
: Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.
B & W
For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white.
VF Display
B & W
Color
: Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.
: Displays the viewfinder image in color.
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
LCD Mirror Mode
Mirror
Normal
: Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)
: Displays image without laterally inverting it.
Normal
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.
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Shooting Assist Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
ACCU-Focus
Normal
Function
For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is
Focus Assist
ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The
depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The
ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10 seconds.
Normal
: Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in color
to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].
Color
Level
Blue
For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.
Blue
Green
Red
: Displays the focused area in blue.
: Displays the focused area in green.
: Displays the focused area in red.
Green
Red
High
For setting the display range of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.
High
Middle
Low
: Sets the display range wider than Middle.
: Sets the display range to standard.
: Sets the display range narrower than Middle.
Middle
Low
2Patterns
1Pattern
For selecting the number of zebra patterns to be displayed.
Zebra
Top1
2Patterns
1Pattern
: Displays 2 types of zebra patterns (Zebra1 and Zebra2).
: Displays 1 type of zebra pattern (Zebra1).
Over,
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
100% to 85%,
80%,
Memo :
● The Bottom1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top1 value to ensure that a
75% to 5%
(In 5 % increments)
Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.
100% to 75%,
70%,
65% to 0%
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
Bottom1
Top2
Memo :
● The Top1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom1 value to ensure that a
(In 5 % increments)
Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.
Over,
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
100% to 5%
(In 5 % increments)
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.
100% to 85%,
80%,
75% to 0%
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
Bottom2
Memo :
● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.
(In 5 % increments)
● The Top2 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom2 value to ensure that a
Top2 > Bottom2 relationship is always maintained.
High
For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING]
adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button.
Peaking
Frequency
Middle
Low
High
Middle
Low
: Emphasizes the high frequency range.
: Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.
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Marker Setting Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
4:3, 14:9,
For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
Aspect Ratio *1
16:9,
Memo :
● When [Aspect Ratio] in the [Record Format] menu is set to A4:3B, this item is fixed at A4:3B
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
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.
Aspect Marker *1
Off
Halftone
Line
Off
: Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone.
: Displays the boundary using lines.
: Hides the boundary markers.
95%, 93%, 90%,
88%, 80%,
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].
Safety Zone *1
Center Mark *1
Off
On
Off
For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio
selected in [Aspect Ratio].
On
Off
: Displays the center mark.
: Hides the center mark.
*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.
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 Ind.
F. No
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 Indicator
F.No+Iris Ind. : Displays the iris position/level.
Off
F.No
Off
: Displays the iris position.
: Hides the iris position/iris level mark.
On
For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens.
Filter
Off
On
Off
: Displays the filter position.
: Hides the filter position.
On
For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Video Format
Media Remain
Off
On
Off
: Displays the video format mode.
: Hides the video format mode.
On
For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC card in the status
display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Off
On
Off
: Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card.
: Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card. However, when the remaining space
warning is displayed, the information appears regardless of the setting.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values
Function
On
For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
TC/UB
Off
On
: Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is
displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner
panel of the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.
Off
: Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.
On
For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder screens.
Audio Meter
Battery Info
Off
On
Off
: Displays the audio level meter.
: Hides the audio level meter.
Time
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.
Capacity%
Voltage
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
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 %
2
RES
● Display changes to A
B once the battery power falls below 12 %.
RES
● When calibration of the battery is required, A
B appears for 2 seconds after every 30
CAL
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.
DMY (E model)
MDY (U model)
YMD
For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens.
Date Style
DMY
MDY
YMD
: Day/Month/Year
: Month/Day/Year
: Year/Month/Day
24hour (E model)
12hour (U model)
For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Time Style
24hour
12hour
: 24-hour display.
: 12-hour display. (AM/PM)
DEG
For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Shutter Disp.
DEG
SEC
: Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.
: Displays the shutter speed in seconds.
SEC
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
● When a Remote Control Unit is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB
regardless of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.
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A/V Out Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Composite
Component
Off
Function
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.
Output Terminal
Off
: Signals are not output.
7.5% (U model)
0.0% (E model)
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.
Set Up
7.5%
0.0%
: Adds setup signal.
: 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
● 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.
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Off
For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of
the camera recorder.
HD/SD-SDI Out
HD-SDI
: Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time
code are also output.
: Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. When [System Definition] in the
down converted from HD are output. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and
the time code are also output.
SD-SDI
Off
: SDI signals are not output.
Memo :
● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, AHD-SDIB cannot
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.
Side Cut
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.
Down Convert
Letter Box
Squeeze
Memo :
● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item appears
On
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.
Analog Out Char.
Off
On
Off
: Turns on display.
: 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).
On
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.
SDI Out Char.
Off
On
Off
: Turns on display.
: Turns off display.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
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.
Audio Monitor
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
monitor speaker is used, only the audio sound of CH-1 is output.
Ⅵ [PHONES] terminal, speaker, and RCA outputs according to the combination of the camera
recorder’s [MONITOR SELECT] switch settings and [Audio Monitor] settings
Output from [PHONES]
RCA Output
[MONITOR SELECT] [Audio Monitor]
Speaker
Output
Terminal
Setting
Setting
L
R
CH1
CH2
[CH-1]
^
[Mix]
[Stereo]
^
CH1
CH1
CH1+CH2
CH1
[BOTH]
CH1+CH2
CH1 CH2
CH1
CH2
[CH-2]
CH2
CH2
Others Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
High
Middle
Low
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.
Alarm Level
High
Middle
Low
: Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.
: Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level.
: Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level.
: Alarm tone is not output.
Off
Off
BNC
For selecting a destination to input video synchronizing signal.
Genlock Input
BNC
Adapter
: [GENLOCK/AUX IN] terminal at the side of the camera recorder.
: Adapter connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at the back of
the camera recorder.
Adapter
Note :
● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.
(U model)
^
For adjusting the H phase of the video signal of this camera recorder with respect to the
Genlock Adjust...
Return Input
Note :
● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.
(U model)
Adapter
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
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)
16:9
For selecting the aspect ratio of the return video.
Return Aspect
16:9
4:3
: Select this setting when the return video is a squeeze signal.
: Select this setting when the return video is a 4:3 aspect signal
(including Letter Box).
4:3
Note :
● This item cannot be selected when the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch is set to AAUXB.
(U model)
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Studio
For setting the display conditions of the camera recorder’s tally lamps (front/back).
Tally System
Studio : Displays according to the TALLY IN/PREVIEW IN signals from an external device,
such as a Remote Control Unit.
Ext
Int
Ext
Int
: Displays mainly the status of external devices.
: Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s front tally lamp during
recording.
Front Tally
On
On
: Lights up only during recording.
Blink
Off
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
during recording.
Off
: Turns off the tally lamp.
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s back tally lamp during
recording.
Back Tally
On
On
: Lights up only during recording.
Blink
Off
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
during recording.
Off
: Turns off the tally lamp.
Ext
For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the
[IEEE1394] terminal.
1394 Rec Trigger
Series
Split
Ext
: Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not
performed by the internal system.)
Series
: Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal
and external systems.
Synchronize
Off
Split
: Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems.
Synchronize : Outputs recording trigger simultaneously to the internal and external
systems.
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
● 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.
Enable
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.
1394 Auto Power
Off
Disable
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.
On
Off
For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control
panel of the camera recorder.
Mode LED
On
Off
: Turns off the indicator.
Operation Mode
Camera Mode
Color
Blue/Purple
Green
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)
USB Mode
Orange
Orange
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Reset All
Setting Values
Function
^
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 :
● This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in
Media mode.
^
For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Date/Time
Time Zone
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
UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.
UTC,
[Default values : UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]
UTC+14:00 to UTC+00:30
(In increments of 30
minutes)
Memo :
● If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when
[Time Zone] is altered.
For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.
System
Information
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).
Fan Hour
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Genlock Adjust Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
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.
Analog SD 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.
Analog HD 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
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.
SD-SDI H Phase
HD-SDI 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,
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,
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)
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Media Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Function
For formatting (initializing) an SDHC card.
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the Set button (R) to format (initialize) the
Format Media
Restore Media
For restoring an SDHC card.
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the Set button (R) to restore the SDHC
Memo :
● This item appears only when the SDHC card needs to be restored. However, it is not selectable when recording in
Camera mode and during Clip Review.
Setup File Manage Menu
Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved.
It is useful to save settings according to different shooting conditions.
Item
Load File...
Store File...
Reset File...
Setting Values
Function
^
^
^
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Adding/Editing Frequently
Used Menu Items
Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu
1 Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
(Favorites Menu)
2 Select the menu or submenu item to add.
You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely
to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).
Memo :
● [Favorites Menu] is valid only in Camera mode (except
AUX mode), and remains common even when the
recording format is changed.
● Up to 20 menu items can be added (two pages on the
screen).
● Added items in [Favorites Menu] will not be reset even
when [Reset All] in the main menu is executed.
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
Memo :
● Adding items to [Favorites Menu] cannot be performed in
the following cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in
the operation guide.
[MENU] Button
● Selected item is already added to [Favorites Menu].
● Number of menu items that can be added (20 items) is
Set Button (R)
exceeded.
Cross-shaped
Button
(
JKH I)
3 Press the [USER1] button.
A screen to confirm the addition appears.
[CANCEL] Button
[STATUS] Button
4 Select [Add] and press the Set button (R).
The selected menu item is added to [Favorites Menu].
4
Memo :
● Long descriptive names may be displayed for the menu
items in [Favorites Menu] to enable better understanding.
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4 Press the [USER2] button.
Editing Favorites Menu
You can delete or change the order of the items added to
[Delete Mark] (
) appears at the beginning of the item.
[Favorites Menu].
Delete Mark
Ⅵ Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu]
1
Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
B Press the [STATUS] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or
crossed-shaped button (I).
Memo :
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
● When the [USER2] button is pressed again while the
menu item with [Delete Mark] (
[Delete Mark] ( ) disappears.
) is selected,
5 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
2
6 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R).
6
Header
(Magenta)
Memo :
● Deletion is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
● To exit the editing mode without deleting any items, select
[Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
3 Select the menu or submenu item to delete.
3
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2
Ⅵ Changing the Order of Items in
[Favorites Menu]
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
Header
(Magenta)
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
Cross-shaped
Button
(
JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
[STATUS] Button
3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press
the Set button (R).
The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar
for the move appears.
1
Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
B Press the [STATUS] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
3
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or
crossed-shaped button (I).
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
Position
Selection Bar
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4 Select the position to move to with the cross-shaped
button (JK).
Move the position selection bar with the cross-shaped
button (JK) and select a position to move to.
5 Press the Set button (R).
The selected item moves to the new position.
4
5
6 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R).
7
Memo :
● Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
● To exit the editing mode without saving any changes,
select [Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
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Status Screen
Status Screen in Camera
Mode
STATUS 0 Screen
The STATUS 0 screen is not displayed in the AUX mode. (U model)
M
L
DD
20min
Appears only when connected to an external device.
K
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B
1min
1min
RES
F
B C
D
E
A
Item
Description
----
STBY
REC
: No card found in the selected slot *
: Recording standby (recording pause)
: Recording
STBYC (displayed in yellow)
A Media Status
: Clip Continuous recording pause
POFF
: Unable to record to the card in the slot
: Power OFF
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby
* When [Tally System] in the [Others] menu is set to AStudioB, A----B is not displayed even when a
Indicates whether the brightness of the image is appropriate.
B Iris Status Mark
J
R
K
: Iris set higher than normal
: Iris set to normal
: Iris set lower than normal
Displays F-number of the lens iris.
C Iris F-Number
This is not displayed for some lens types, and when the lens cable is disconnected.
(OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE)
Memo :
●
You can specify the type of display and whether to display the information using [F.No/Iris Indicator] of
[Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (
Appears when the AE function is activated and [AE LEVEL] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to a
D AE Level
(AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3)
Displays the gain value when it is not A0dBB.
(3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)
E Gain
Displays the current shutter speed when [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to [Step]/
F Shutter
EEI
FAS
: Displayed when [Shutter] is set to AEEIB (auto adjustment mode).
: Displayed when shutter or gain is set to the auto adjustment mode.
Memo :
●
The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (
Displays the current white balance mode.
A<**00K>, B<**00K>, P<**00K> ( **00 indicates color temperature)
FAW : When the Fulltime Auto White balance mode is ON
MANU : Manual White Balance mode (only during control using the Remote Control Unit)
G White Balance Mode
A
B
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Item
H Black Toe
Description
Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB.
B+1 to B+5 : Displays the AStretch LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB (Level 1 to Level 5)
B-1 to B-5 : Displays the ACompress LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB (Level 1 to Level 5)
No display : When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB
Appears as AS.DTLB when the Skin Detail function is turned ON.
I Skin Detail Operation
SKIN AREA
FOCUS
: Blinks when the Skin Area display is ON.
J Operation of Functions
: Appears when the Focus Assist function is activated. When AACCU-FocusB is enabled,
AACCU-FOCUSB blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which
the AFOCUSB indicator lights up. When [ACCU-Focus] is operating, it is forcibly turned
Appears when the Spot Meter function is activated. For details of the display, refer to [Setting Spot Meter]
K Luminance Information
MAX : Maximum luminance
MIN
: Minimum luminance
Displays the settings for about 3 seconds when the gain or shutter speed is manually changed.
L Event/Warning Display
Area
Displayed Content
GAIN **dB (** : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18)
GAIN ALC
Setting Status
Gain value is altered
Gain is set to AALCB
FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF
ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF
[FULL AUTO] is turned AON/OFFB
[Zebra] is turned AON/OFFB
[Focus Assist] is turned AON/OFFB
Shutter speed is altered *1
FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF
SHUTTER **
(****K : 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/
25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/
250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000)
V. SHUTTER **** (**** : 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0)
Variable shutter speed is altered *1
SHUTTER OFF **
Shutter is turned AOFFB *1
(**** is the standard shutter value in the respective
modes.)
WHITE BAL * <****K>
White balance value is altered
(* : A, B, PRESET)
(****, K indicates color temperature)
WHITE BAL FAW
FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) is activated
[ND FILTER] setting is altered
FILTER ****
(** : OFF,1/4ND,1/16ND)
AE LEVEL **
[AE LEVEL] value is altered
(**** : -3, -2, -1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3)
SPOT METER ****
(**** : ON, FIXED, OFF, SELECT)
Spot meter status is changed
BLACK NORMAL
[Black Toe] is set to ANormalB
BLACK STRETCH * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
BLACK COMPRESS * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED
[Stretch Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
[Compress Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
Record button lock switch is turned ON/OFF in
Camera mode, or [REC] switch on the handle of
the camera recorder is pressed while being
locked
SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B)
TRIGGER TO EXT
Active SDHC slot is switched automatically or
using the [SLOT SELECT] button in Camera
mode.
Recording command is sent out from the
[IEEE1394] terminal
FRAME RATE rrrr/pp fps
(rrrr : recording frame rate, pp : playback frame rate)
Variable frame rate is adjusted using the cross-
shaped button
OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED
OK mark is added or deleted
Appears as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when AVariable FrameB is set
M Frame Rate
* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 41)
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STATUS 1 Screen
K
A
B
C
30/24 fps
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I
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DD
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
* 0
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D
A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
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Item
A Resolution
Description
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720, 720ן 480, 720ן 576) Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
B Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ,
24p SP, 50i, 60i)
Memo :
● Displayed as A60i AUXB in the external input recording mode. (U model)
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately.
Memo :
C OK Mark
D Remaining Space on
Media
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens. (When the total remaining time for the
SDHC cards in slot A and slot B is less than 3 minutes)
A
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of Class 6/10 type).
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
!
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
E Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
12.3V
200min
30%
RES
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
F Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot
be recorded and is indicated by the
mark.
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
Memo :
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
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Item
Description
Displays the current ND filter position.
G ND Filter Position
No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB
ND1/4
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/4B
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/16B
ND1/16
Memo :
●
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
Displays the remaining recording time of the external device (0 to 999). When the remaining time is running out,
this is indicated in red (value + unit of measurement) as a warning to the user.
H Remaining Space on
External Device
Memo :
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens.
Displays the operating status of the connected external device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
corresponding external device.
I Operation of External
Device
Memo :
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens.
Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.
J Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
Example :
Time Code:
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
User’s Bit :
FF EE DD 20
Memo :
●
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
●
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of
the LCD monitor.
This item is valid when [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AExternalB.
K Synchronization with
External Time Code
Generator
Lights up
: When the built-in time code generator is synchronized with the time code that is input to the
[TC IN] terminal.
Light goes out : When the signal is not synchronized, or when there is no time code input to the [TC IN]
terminal.
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STATUS 2 Screen
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STBY
A
* 0
* 1
Item
Description
Displays the current date and time.
A Date/Time
Note :
● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] B [Date Style]/[Time
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in slot A and slot B separately.
B Remaining Space on
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)
MEDIA
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of Class 6/10
!
type).
A
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC card (File Format) that is specified at [File Format] in
C FORMAT
Displays the status of the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch. (A: AAUTOB/M: AMANUALB)
D AUDIO
Displays the settings from ABottom1B to ATop1B specified at [Zebra], and the settings from ABottom2B to
E ZEBRA1/ZEBRA2 Values
Memo :
●
When [Zebra] in the menu is set to
A
1Pattern
B
, ZEBRA2 appears as
A
---B
Displays the subname of the setup file.
F Subname of Setup File
Memo :
Displays the type of the loaded file. (SCENE/PICTURE)
G SETUP FILE
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STATUS 3 Screen
This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.
* 1 : (Appears only during warnings)
SWITCH ASSIGN
A
B
FAW
NONE
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
RET
SKIN/SPOT
AE LEVEL
BARS
B.STRETCH3
LOAD FILE
CLIP REVIEW
SPOT METER
AE LEVEL/VFR
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F
STBY
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* 1
* 2
Item
Description
Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function.
(NONE, A, B, PRESET)
A [FAW] Function
Assignment
Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch.
B [GAIN] Switch Settings
(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)
Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons.
(NONE, BARS, B.STRETCH*, B.COMPRESS*, RET, LOAD FILE)
* indicates 1 to 5
C [USER1,USER2,USER3]
Button Function Settings
Displays the setting status of the [RET] button on the lens.
(CLIP REVIEW, RETURN, FOCUS ASSIST, OK MARK)
D [RET] Button Function
Settings
Displays the setting status of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch.
(SKIN AREA, SPOT METER)
E [SKIN AREA/SPOT
METER] Switch Settings
Displays the functions assigned to the left/right (H I) of the cross-shaped button.
F Cross-Shaped Button (H I)
(DISABLE, AE LEVEL, AE LEVEL/VFR)
Function Assignment
STATUS 4 Screen
This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.
* 0
30/24 fps
DD
20 min
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
* 0
B
1min
1min
RES
STBY
* 0
* 1 (Appears only during warnings)
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Status Screen in SD Card
Mode
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, Media mode).
STATUS 0 Screen
This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only.
STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens
F
F
A
B
C D E
A
B C D E
J
I
H
G
K
J
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G
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
Item
Description
A OK Mark
B Resolution
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720, 720ן 480, 720ן 576) Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
C Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p
HQ, 24p SP, 50i, 60i)
Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip.
A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.
D Media
Displays current clip number/total number of clips.
E Clip Information
Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.
F Time Code (TC)/
TC
UB
: Time code
: User’s bit
User’s Bit (UB)
The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo :
●
●
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner
panel of the LCD monitor.
Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC card.
G Date/Time
Note :
● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] B [Date Style]/
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Item
Description
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
H Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
Memo :
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
I
Voltage/
Battery Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
12.3V
200min
30%
Memo :
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
PLAY
STILL
: Playing
: Still picture playback mode
J Media Status
FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x or 15x)
REV *
STOP
POFF
: High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse playback speed: 5x or 15x)
: Stop mode
: Power OFF
Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.
K Operation Guide
Status Screen in IEEE1394
Input Mode
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode).
STATUS 1 Screen
RES
STATUS 2 Screen
1280x720
24p HQ
B
A
282min
D
C
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Item
Description
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p
HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP, 50i, 60i)
A Frame Rate/Bit Rate
Displays the video image resolution. (1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720, 720ן 480, 720ן 576) B Resolution
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
C Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
A
mark is displayed when the audio format is not supported in the IEEE1394
mode. (32k, 44.1k)
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
Memo :
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
D Voltage/Remaining
Battery Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
12.3V
200min
30%
Memo :
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
Enlarged Status Display on
LCD Monitor
You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor.
CH1
A
CH2
B
C
DF
FREE
J
I
STBY
STOP
REC REVIEW
DD
1280 x 720
60p HQ
STBY
A
min
100min
67.8min
D
123 min
B
OK
E
F G
H
Item
Description
Displays the audio levels of [CH-1] and [CH-2].
A Audio Level Meter
If the reference audio level (A-20dBB or A-12dBB) is exceeded, this is displayed in yellow. The AOverB area is
displayed in red. A48kB is the sampling frequency.
Memo :
● When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot be recorded and is
indicated by the
mark.
Displays the framing mode.
[DF] : Drop frame
[NDF] : Non-drop frame
B Framing Mode
110
Item
Description
Displays the operation mode of the time code. (Display: [FREE], [RECR], [REGN], [EXT], [EXT L]) (A Page 48)
This item appears as AEXTB when [TCG Source] in the [TC/UB] menu is set to AExternalB.
L indicates the synchronizing status of the built-in time code generator with respect to the time code that is
input to the [TC IN] terminal.
C Time Code Generator
Lights up
: During synchronization with the external time code.
Light goes out : When the signal is not synchronized, or when there is no time code input.
Displays the SDHC card status in characters and symbols.
D Media Status
----
STBY
REC
: No card found in the selected slot
: Recording standby (recording pause)
: Recording
STBYC (displayed in yellow)
: Clip Continuous recording pause
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby
STOP
POFF
: Unable to record to the card in the slot
: Power OFF
Displays the remaining recording time on the SDHC card. The currently active slot is indicated using an
enlarged card icon with black characters and a white background. A key mark appears when the write-protect
switch of the SDHC card is set.
E Remaining Space on
Media
Appears as [OK] when the currently played clip is appended with an OK mark.
F OK Mark
G
Video Format
Memo :
● Displayed as A60i AUXB in the external input recording mode. (U model)
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
H Voltage/
Battery Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be displayed in
red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed.
12.3V
200min
30%
Memo :
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
Displays the operating status of the connected external device.
I Operation of External
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding external device.
Device
Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.
J Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo :
●
During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.
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Camera Features
Marker and Safety Zone
Displays (Camera Mode
Only, Excluding AUX Mode)
The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the
shooting purpose.
Ⅵ Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = ALine+HalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB
Center Mark
Safety Zone
Aspect Marker
You can turn ON/OFF the safety zone and center mark displays as shown below using the [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone] and
[Aspect Marker] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B
[Line]
[Halftone]
[Line+Halftone]
[Aspect Marker] Display for Different
[Aspect Ratio] Settings
Ⅵ When [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB
[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]
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[Safety Zone] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB
[Off]
[95%]
[93%]
[90%]
[88%]
[80%]
[Center Mark] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = A80%B
[Off]
[On]
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = AOffB
[Off]
[On]
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Ⅵ Color Range Setting
Smoothening the Skin Color
(Skin Detail Function)
1 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Range] with the cross-
shaped button (JK).
2 Press the Set button (R) or cross-shaped button (I) to
move the cursor to a setting value.
The Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the contour
enhancement of video signals for only the skin areas so as to
produce a smoother skin tone.
Preparations Before Using the Skin Detail
Function (Skin Adjust Function)
1
Adjust the white balance. (
2
●
Select [Main Menu] screen
B
[Camera Process] menu
B
3 Select a setting value using the cross-shaped
[Detail]/[Adjust]
B
[Skin Color Adjust], and press the Set
button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
button (R).
●
The entire image switches to black-and-white display,
leaving only the detected skin areas in color.
Select a setting within the [Narrow, -1 to -9, Normal, 9 to 1,
Wide] range.
4 Place the cursor at [Back] after setting is complete,
and press the Set button (R).
Skin Color
Detection Frame
The data is saved, and the screen returns to the [Detail]
menu.
Using the Skin Detail Function
Memo :
● The displays for [Bars], [Zebra] and [Focus Assist] are
temporarily set to AOffB, while the [B & W] display in
[VF Display] temporarily switches to AColorB.
● Select [Main Menu] screen B [Camera Process] menu B
[Detail]/[Adjust] B [Skin Detect] and set to AOnB.
● AS.DTLB appears on the STATUS 0 and 1 screens of the
LCD monitor and viewfinder when the Skin Detail function
is activated.
Ⅵ Hue Range Detection
AS.DTLB appears
1 Project the detected object inside the skin color
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
detection frame.
OK
2 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Detect] with the
cross-shaped button (JK).
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
3 Press the Set button (R).
Display switches from AStopB to AExecuteB, and detection
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
B -3
starts.
ND1/16 A<3200K>
282min
Memo :
●
AErrorB is displayed if the object inside the frame is not
STATUS 1 Screen
within the preset color range.
2 Set the adjustment level for the contour enhancement
4 Press the Set button (R) after the desired hue range is
detected.
Set using [Main Menu] screen B [Camera Process] menu B
[Detail]/[Adjust] B [Skin Color Detect]/[Level].
●
●
If no
ends.
If Error
A
Error
B
is displayed, the data is saved and the process
A
B
appears, the process ends without saving the data.
5 Place the cursor at [Back] after the hue range is
detected, and press the Set button (R).
Returns to the [Detail] menu screen.
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Color Bar Output
Checking the Preset Hue Area
1 Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch at the front of the
camera recorder to the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] end.
Doing so forcibly turns ON the Skin Adjust function
temporarily, and the preset hue area is displayed in color on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Multi-format color bars can be output on this camera
recorder.
[USER1,USER2,USER3]
Buttons
[FULL AUTO]
Switch
[ZEBRA ON/OFF]
Switch
Memo :
Setting
● When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to
AOffB, only the area where Skin Detail is functioning is
To output color bars, follow the setting procedure below.
1
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
● When [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of [Switch Set] in the
[Camera Function] menu screen is set to ASpot MeterB,
the hue area cannot be checked using the
2 Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.
Color bars are output.
Color Bar Output Using the USER Buttons
1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
2 Assign ABarsB to any one of the [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] buttons.
Set using [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] of [Switch Set] in the
3 Press the corresponding [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] button that is assigned with ABarsB.
Color bars are output.
Memo :
● During color bar output, you can select whether to output
the reference audio signals using [Test Tone] in the
● When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB and [Bars]
in the [FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, color bars are
not output in the AUX and Media modes.
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R&Yl R Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
R
Color Matrix Adjustment
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
YI
YI
B
The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a
color of the user’s preference.
G
Cy
R&Yl Yl Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the
colors of the different cameras can be adjusted, and a color
of the user’s preference can be set on this camera recorder.
13 saturation parameters and 3 hue parameters are available
for adjustment. Adjust the color on the vector scope and
waveform monitor using the color chart.
R
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
B
* The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and
ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored
G
Cy
Yl&G Yl Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
R
R
R
R
Mg
I
1
Select [Color Matrix] or [Adjust] in the [Camera Process]
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
YI
YI
YI
YI
B
B
B
B
2 Adjust the saturation.
G
G
G
G
Cy
Mg
●
●
Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select a value.
The correction range (gray area in the chart below) for each
of the 12 levels from [Mg&R Mg Level] to [B&Mg Mg Level]
changes in the direction indicated by the arrow on the vector
scope.
Yl&G G Level
G&Cy G Level
G&Cy Cy Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
I
I
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
Cross-Shaped Button
(JK)
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
Memo :
Cy
● In addition to the vector, the luminance Y level of the
correction range changes as well.
Cy&B Cy Level
Increase the value:
R
R
Mg
Corrected Y decreases
I
I
Mg&R Mg Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
R
Mg
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
YI
YI
I
B
B
YI
YI
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
G
G
B
Cy
Mg
G
Cy&B B Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
Cy
Mg
Mg&R R Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
R
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
B
Cy
G
Cy
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4 Adjust the hue.
B&Mg B Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
R
R
Mg
I
I
Adjust the hue based on the R-, G-, and B-axes.
As illustrated in the chart below, increasing the value rotates
the hue in the anti-clockwise direction on the vector scope,
with the respective axes as the center. Decreasing the value
rotates the hue in the clockwise direction.
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
YI
YI
B
B
G
G
Cy
Mg
R Rotation
G Rotation
B Rotation
Increase the value:
R
R
R
B&Mg Mg Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Mg
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
R-axis as the center.
I
I
I
YI
YI
YI
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
B
B
B
G
G
G
Cy
Mg
Cy
Increase the value:
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
G-axis as the center.
3 Adjust Yl&G Mask Range.
Adjusting [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] may also affect
the I-axis (color close to the skin tone). When [Yl&G Yl Level]
is increased, the skin tone becomes slightly more yellowish.
On the other hand, when [Yl&G G Level] is increased, the
skin tone becomes slightly more greenish.
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Adjust [Yl&G Mask Range] if you want to increase YI&G
toward yellow and green without affecting the skin tone. As
illustrated in the chart below, [Yl&G Mask Range] adjusts the
gray area from the R-axis, which disables the [Yl&G Yl Level]
and [Yl&G G Level] adjustments.
Increasing the [Yl&G Mask Range] value widens the
masking range. By doing so, the effect on the I-axis (color
close to the skin tone) due to adjustments of [Yl&G Yl Level]
and [Yl&G G Level] is reduced. However, this also reduces
the amount of correction by [Yl&G Yl Level] and
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
B-axis as the center.
Cy
[Yl&G G Level].
Yl&G Mask Range
R
Mg
I
YI
B
G
Cy
[Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level]
adjustment
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Reproduction of Dark Areas
(Black Stretch/Compress
Function)
Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright
and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of
contrast.
1 Adjust [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu
according to the captured video signals.
2 Set the luminance point (Point Level) for AStretchB or
ACompressB.
● Decide the luminance point (Point Level) at which the dark
areas in the image are to be stretched or compressed.
● The luminance point (Point Level) can be set within the
range of A5% to 15%B.
3 Adjust the amount of AStretchB or ACompressB.
● Set the amount to stretch or compress the dark areas in
the image using [Stretch Level] or [Compress Level].
● The amount of stretch or compression increases when a
larger value is specified.
Ⅵ Example
To increase the area of 10 % level (Point A in the figure
below) in the image under normal condition ([Black Toe] is
ANormalB)
A Set [Black Toe] to AStretchB.
B Set [Point Level] to A10%B.
C Set the amount to increase using [Stretch Level] (ALevel
1 to Level 5B).
The reproduction of dark areas improves as the 10 % level
point A stretches toward point B. (See figure below)
OUTPUT
When [Black Toe] is
AStretchB
When [Black Toe] is
ANormalB
Increasing the A10%B area
B
[Point Level] set at A10%B
A
0
0
INPUT
5%
10% 15%
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Ⅵ Number of Storable Setup Files
Configuring Setup Files
Camera recorder
SDHC Card
Slot A
: [CAM1] ~ [CAM4]
: A[EXT1] ~ A[EXT8]
: B[EXT1] ~ B[EXT8]
Slot B
The menu settings can be stored on the camera recorder or
an SDHC card by saving them as a setup file.
Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the
appropriate setup state speedily.
Ⅵ Preset Setup Files
As described below, there are three types of scene files and
two types of picture files that can be loaded according to
different shooting conditions.
Two types of setup files are available.
Scene file
Ⅵ Scene file:
[GY-HD 60p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series.
File that contains all menu settings, ranging from video
format settings to image creation settings such as device
settings and shooting conditions, as well as the contents of
the [Favorites Menu].
[Camera Resolution] is set to
A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate]
is set to 60p (HQ)
A
B.
Ⅵ Picture file:
[GY-HD 50p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series.
File that contains image creation settings in accordance to
the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).
[Camera Resolution] is set to
A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate]
is set to 50p (HQ)
A
B.
[CINEMA 1080/24p] : Setting that is suited for movie-like
video shooting.
Make use of the [Setup File Manage] menu to save or load a
setup file.
The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File
Manage] menu.
[Camera Resolution] is set to
A1920x1080B, and [Frame & Bit Rate]
is set to 24p (HQ)
A
B.
Picture file
[GY-HD LIKE]
: Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series.
[CINEMA]
: Setting that is suited for movie-like
video shooting.
Memo :
●
The above setup files are used exclusively for loading. They
cannot be overwritten or reset.
Ⅵ Compatibility
Scene file
● Scene files saved using the GY-HM700 series cannot be
loaded using this camera recorder.
● Scene files saved using this camera recorder cannot be
loaded using the GY-HM700 series.
Picture file
● Picture files saved using the GY-HM700 series can be
loaded using this camera recorder. When the
[Alternative Temp.] setting is not available on the
GY-HM700 series, it is set to the default value.
● JVC does not provide guarantee that picture files saved
using this camera recorder can be loaded using the
GY-HM700 series.
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A
B
F
Saving Setup Files
C
1
Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
G
H
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
D
2 Select [Store File] and press the Set button (R).
E
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
button (R).
Memo :
The existing files are displayed.
●
When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the
existing file is displayed.
4 Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten)
using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set
button (R).
●
Select [Cancel] and press the Set button (R), or press the
[CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
Name
Description
Cursor
Field for entering the title.
You can enter up to 8 characters for the
[Scene File]/[Picture File] subname.
A
B
Character Entry Field
Select a character using the key cursor
, and press the Set button (R) to input
Character Cursor
D
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
[Store File] Menu Screen
arrow keys
Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I
to move the key cursor to the
F.
Memo :
)
C
D
E
Character Keys
Key Cursor
●
Files cannot be written in the following cases. (Displayed in
gray, selection disabled)
D
character you want to enter.
● The inserted SDHC card is not supported (those other
than SDHC Class 6/10 cards, or unformatted cards).
(File name appears as A---B. )
● When a write-protected SDHC card is inserted (a
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.)
Indicates the currently selected
character or item. Use the cross-shaped
button (JKH I) to move the cursor.
Select [Store] and press the Set
Confirmation Buttons
button (
Select [Cancel] and press the Set
button ( ) to abort character input and
R) to confirm the title.
R
5 Name the file.
Enter the subname using the software keyboard.
return to the previous screen.
Moves the position of the character
F
G
Arrow Keys
cursor
Select [BS] and press the Set
button ( ) to delete the character on the
left of the character cursor
Select [SP] and press the Set
button ( ) to enter a space at the current
position of the character cursor
B.
[BS] Backspace Key
R
B
.
H
[SP] Space Key
R
B.
6 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and
press the Set button (R).
A confirmation screen appears.
7 Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press
the Set button (R).
Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.
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5 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press
the Set button (R).
Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.
7
5
Memo :
● If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
● When saving of a file fails, a AStore Error!B message
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
Memo :
● If you do not want to load the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
● When loading of a file fails, a ALoad Error!B message
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
8 Saving is complete.
After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
6 Loading is complete.
After loading of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
Loading a Setup File
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
Resetting Setup Files
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
button (R).
2 Select [Reset File] and press the Set button (R).
The existing files are displayed.
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
4 Select the file to load using the cross-shaped
button (R).
button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
The existing files are displayed.
4 Select the file to delete using the cross-shaped
Cursor
button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
Memo :
●
Scene files and preset scene files stored inside the SDHC
card cannot be selected or reset.
5 Select [Reset] on the confirmation screen, and press
the Set button (R).
[Load File] Menu Screen
Deletion starts, and AResetting...B appears on the screen.
Memo :
● When the write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC card
Memo :
● If you do not want to reset the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
is set, a
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.
Setup files can be loaded from an SDHC card even if the
write-protect switch is set.
● A
mark is displayed at the right end when there are
some settings that are not supported by the setup file
(e.g., picture files saved using the GY-HM700 series).
These files can be loaded by this camera recorder, but
● Setup files that are completely incompatible will not be
6 Resetting is complete.
After resetting of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting an External
Monitor
Connecting via SDI
Either HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals can be output from the
[HD/SD-SDI] terminal (BNC) on the terminal area of the
camera recorder.
● Digital video signals, together with embedded
(superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are
output for both the HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals.
To output live or playback video images and audio sound to
an external monitor, select the output signals from the
camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable
according to the monitor to be used.
●
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.
Memo :
Connecting via Composite/Component
Output
Either component or composite signals can be output from the
BNC terminals on the terminal area of the camera recorder.
Connect the external monitor to the [Y/VIDEO] output terminal
for composite signals, or to [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and [PR] video
signal output terminals for component signals.
● The sampling frequency for embedded (superimposed)
audio signals is 48 kHz. Time code of the built-in time
generator as well as playback time code are also output.
* Select the output signal using [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the
* When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is
set to ASD (DV)B, only SD-SDI signals are output.
* Select the output signal using [Output Terminal] in the
[A/V Out] menu. (
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external
monitor, set [Analog Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external
monitor, set [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB.
AOn
[AUDIO OUTPUT]
Component Output
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]
Composite Output
[Y/VIDEO]
[HD/SD-SDI]
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO IN
SDI IN
Ⅵ Settings for Composite Output
Ⅵ Settings for SDI Output
1
Down convert the signals.
1
Down convert the signals.
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video
images to SD images during composite output.
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video
images to SD images during SD-SDI output.
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,
Memo :
Memo :
● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is
● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is
2 Add setup signals.
Setup signals can be added to the output video signals
during composite output.
* You can select whether to add setup signals using [Set Up]
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IEEE1394 Connection
[PHONES] Terminal
Audio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected
well as the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the camera
recorder.
The different combinations of settings that are output from
the [PHONES] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows.
“ Backup recording ” can be performed, which allows the
same image recorded to the SDHC card on the camera
recorder to be recorded to the external device connected to
[MONITOR
SELECT]
Switch
[PHONES]
Terminal
[Audio Monitor]
Settings
Speaker
L
R
Settings
[CH-1]
^
[Mix]
[Stereo]
^
CH1
CH1+CH2
CH1 CH2
CH1
[BOTH]
CH1+CH2
[CH-2]
CH2
CH2
[IEEE1394] Terminal
Note :
● When connecting the camera recorder to an external
device using an IEEE1394 cable, make sure to observe
the following. Improper connection may cause the circuit
of the connected unit to malfunction.
● Turn off the power of the camera recorder and
connected devices before connecting the IEEE1394
cable.
● Do not connect the cable in an environment where
static electricity occurs or is likely to occur.
● Make sure that each camera recorder is connected to
only one external device at any one time.
● When the video format input from the [IEEE1394] terminal
is different from the video format of the camera recorder, a
AVIDEO FORMAT INCORRECTB message is
displayed. Set according to the video format entered for
[System Definition], [Camera Resolution], and
[Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu.
VIDEO FORMAT
INCORRECT
● If the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch is set
at AEXTB and the AHQB mode is selected in
[Frame & Bit Rate], signals will not be output from the
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5 Set the external device to a mode that enables
recording.
For setting and operation of external devices, refer to the
instruction manual of the respective devices.
Note :
●
Adjust the camera recorder and external device to the same
IEEE1394 settings.
Backup Recording
When the camera recorder is set to Camera mode, images
shot using it can be stream output from the IEEE1394
terminal.
According to the recording operation on the camera recorder,
recording to the camera recorder and external device may be
performed synchronously or separately.
●
Start recording only after ensuring that the devices are
properly connected.
6 Perform recording using the camera recorder.
If the settings in 3 are appropriate, video images will be
recorded to the camera recorder and external device.
1
Connect the camera recorder to the backup device.
Note :
●
Images, audio and time code at the points where recording
starts and ends may be out of sync depending on the
camera recorder and backup device in use.
Connect the camera recorder to the backup device using an
IEEE1394 cable, using the camera recorder as the master
device.
Memo :
● When backup recording starts, a ATRIGGER TO EXTB
message appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder for
about 3 seconds.
Camera recorder
(Master Device)
Ⅵ Checking Videos Recorded on the
External Device
[IEEE1394]
Terminal
(IEEE1394 Input mode of Media mode)
When images are displayed in thumbnails in Media mode
(SD Card mode) and power of the device connected to the
[IEEE1394] terminal is turned on, pressing the [CAM/MEDIA]
selection button displays the playback images of the
connected device on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
(Only for HD video systems)
Backup Device
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394
Interface Terminal
Switch
IEEE1394
Pressing the same button has no effect if the [IEEE1394]
connection is not recognized, such as when the power of the
device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned off.
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.
Cable
Signal Flow
2 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.
3 Set the recording video format.
Perform setting in the [Record Format] menu. Select a video
for the status display of this mode.
[HD (MPEG2)] : Performs backup in the HDV format.
[SD (DV)]
:
Performs backup in the DV format.
1 Set the [Record Format] menu according to the input
Note :
●
To back up in the HDV format, be sure to select SP mode for
the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.
2 Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to set to the IEEE1394
Input mode.
4 Perform the following settings on the camera recorder
3 Set the external device to the playback mode.
Video images recorded on the external device are displayed
on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
(master device).
A Set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to
AEXTB.
Note :
B Switch to Camera mode.
● 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.
C
Specify how recording to the camera recorder and
external device is to be performed with the recording
operation on the camera recorder using [1394 Rec
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6 Start/Stop recording using the [REC] button on the
Input of Composite Video Signals
from External Device (GY-
camera recorder.
The EE image of the input signal is output in the SD (DV)
format from the respective video output terminals.
Note :
HM790CHU/GY-HM790U only)
● During recording of external video signals, checking of the
recording (Clip Review) cannot be performed using the
[RET] button on the lens.
This camera recorder is equipped with an AUX input terminal
on the side for recording composite video signals from an
external device to an SDHC card.
● Do not touch the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch while recording
is in progress.
[GENLOCK/AUX] Switch
Ⅵ Status Screen Display in AUX Mode
In the AUX mode, AAUXB is displayed on the status screens
of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
[GENLOCK/AUX IN]
Terminal
AAUXB Display
720x480
60i AUX
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
DD
Memo :
●
[Favorites Menu] does not function in AUX mode.
A 100min
100min
B
STBY
282min
1
Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.
Status Screen
2 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch to AAUXB.
AAUXB Display
The [Record Format] menu settings are as follows. (
CH1
[System Definition] Item
[Camera Resolution] Item
[Frame Rate] Item
: SD (DV)
CH2
: 720 x 480
: 60i
DF
FREE
3 Set the following items in the [Record Format] menu.
DD
720x480
STBY
A
min
60i AUX
100min
67.8min
● Select the format for recording to the SDHC card in
[File Format] (AQuickTimeB or AAVIB).
123 min
B
OK
Enlarged Status Display Screen
● Set the [Aspect Ratio].
A
16:9
B
:
:
When the input analog signal is a squeeze signal
A4:3
B
All cases other than that stated above
A
7.5%
0.0%
B
:
:
When input analog signals include setup signals
A
B
When input analog signals do not include setup signals
5 Input composite video signals from the external
device to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.
Note :
● Input jitter-free composite video signals.
Input level : 1.0 0.3 V (p-p)
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Input of External
Synchronizing Signal
(Genlock)
1 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.
2 Set [Genlock Input] in the [Others] menu to ABNCB.
Memo :
● During input of synchronizing signals from the accessory
connection terminal (68 pin) at the rear of the camera
recorder, set to AAdapterB.
This camera recorder is equipped with a genlock input
terminal on the side.
Synchronizing signals can also be input from a KA-M790G
unit (Multicore Remote Adapter: sold separately) that is
connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pin) at
the rear of the camera recorder.
The following describes the case of signal input using the
side [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.
Input the external synchronizing signal from the
[GENLOCK INPUT] terminal, and synchronize the camera
recorder’s video and playback images with the external
signal.
3 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection switch to
AGENLOCKB. (U model only)
4 When in the standby or stop mode, input
synchronizing signals from the SYNC generator to the
[GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.
●
When the camera recorder’s video is locking to the external
You can also adjust the H (Horizontal) phase of the camera
recorder’s video signals with respect to the external
synchronizing signals on the [Genlock Adjust] screen of the
Only horizontal (H) and vertical (V) genlock are supported.
The camera recorder does not come with an SC (subcarrier)
lock function.
synchronizing signal,
screen.
After locking to the external synchronizing signal is
complete, the display disappears and recording can be
performed.
ASYNC LOCKINGB appears on the
●
Note :
●
When the frame rate is set to 30p, 60p, 60i, or 24p in the
Ⅵ Synchronizing Signal to Use
SD
[Frame & Bit Rate] item of the [Record Format] menu, 59.94 Hz
synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
50 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.
When the frame rate is set to 25p, 50p, or 50i in the
[Frame & Bit Rate] item of the [Record Format] menu, 50 Hz
synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
59.94 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.
Do not connect or disconnect the input cable for the
synchronizing signals during recording or playback.
If the power is turned ON during input of external
synchronizing signals, vertical oscillation may occur. This is
not a malfunction.
Signals such as VTR playback signals with jitters may not be
synchronized.
The camera recorder does not come with an SC (subcarrier)
lock function. Color flash may occur during switching such as
when composite signals are used by a switcher.
synchronizing
signal
●
: BB (Black Burst) signal
Supports SMPTE170M(RS-170A)-NTSC
Supports ITU-R BT.470-6 PAL
HD
●
●
synchronizing
signal
: HDTV 3 level synchronizing signal
Supports SMPTE296M-HD720p
Supports SMPTE274M-HD1080i
●
●
Note :
● The genlock function can only be used in the Camera
mode. It is not available in the AUX mode (U model only)
and Media mode.
[GENLOCK/AUX] Switch
(U Model only)
[GENLOCK/AUX IN] Terminal (U Model)
[GENLOCK INPUT] Terminal (E Model)
External Synchronizing
Signal
SYNC Signal
Generator
External
Synchronizing
Signal
Video Equipment
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Ⅵ Phase Items to Synchronize
The phase items to be synchronized may vary depending on
the input synchronizing signal and output video signal. (See
table below)
Input Sync Signal
Output Video
Terminal
VIDEO
Tri-sync
Signal
BB
720p
1080i
V, F
Composite
H, V, F
H, V, F
V
V
SD Component
V, F
HD Component
Y/PB/PR 720p
HD Component
V
H, V
V
V
V, F
H, V, F
1080i
SD-SDI
H, V, F
V
V
H, V
V
V, F
V
HD/SD-SDI HD-SDI 720p
HD-SDI 1080i
V, F
H, V, F
H : Horizontal phase
V : Vertical phase
F : Field phase
Adjusting the H Phase
1
Select [Genlock Adjust] in the [Others] menu. (
2 Select the phase item to adjust in [Genlock Adjust].
Analog SD H Phase
Analog HD H Phase
SD-SDI H Phase
HD-SDI H Phase
For adjusting the H phase of SD analog
signal.
:
:
:
:
For adjusting the H phase of HD analog
signal.
For adjusting the H phase of SD-SDI
signal.
For adjusting the H phase of HD-SDI
signal.
3 Select a value using the cross-shaped button (JK).
The H phase of the camera recorder’s video signals is
adjusted with respect to the external synchronizing signal
input to the [GENLOCK INPUT] terminal.
You can alter the setting value for [Analog HD H Phase], [SD-
SDI H Phase], and [HD-SDI H Phase] in increments of 10 by
pressing down the cross-shaped button (JK) for 2 seconds
or longer.
Memo :
● Adjustment cannot be performed when recording or
playback is in progress.
● The video image may be disrupted momentarily during
adjustment. This is not a malfunction.
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6 Press the [RET] button on the lens.
The return video is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD
monitor while the [RET] button is pressed down.
Displaying Return Video
from External Device
Return video from an external device (switcher, etc.) can be
displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor of the camera
recorder.
[RET] Button
You can select the destination to input return video in the
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
Note :
● This function can only be used in the Camera mode. It is
not available in the AUX mode (U model) and Media mode.
1 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.
2 Set the [GENLOCK/AUX] switch to AAUXB. (U model
only)
3 Set the function of the [RET] button on the lens to
Return Video.
Set [Camera Function] menu B [Switch Set] menu B
4 Select a destination to input the return video.
Note :
Set the [Return Input] item in the [Others] menu. (
● The following displays and operations are invalid when
return video is displayed. [Zebra], [Skin Area],
[Spot Meter], [Focus Assist] ([ACCU-Focus] operation),
[Aspect Marker], [Safety Zone], [Center Mark], and status
displays.
Adapter : During input of return video from the KA-M790G
(Multicore Remote Adapter : sold separately)
connected to the accessory connector (68-pin)
at the rear of the camera recorder
Studio
: During input of return video from the [STUDIO]
terminal at the side of the camera recorder
● When return video is displayed, the [VF Display] and
[LCD Mirror Mode] items in the [LCD/VF] menu become
invalid, and the camera recorder operates as follows.
5 Select the aspect ratio for the return video.
Set the [Return Aspect] item in the [Others] menu. (
● [VF Display]
: Operates in the AColorB setting.
● [LCD Mirror Mode] : Operates in the ANormalB setting.
16:9
: When the return video is a squeeze signal
4:3
: When the return video is a 4:3 aspect signal
(including Letter Box)
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Studio System Connection
Memo :
● For connections between the Camera Remote Control Units, refer to the [INSTRUCTIONS] of the Camera Remote Control
Unit.
Studio Viewfinder
Headset
VF-HP790G
Remote Control
Unit RM-LP25U
(Beyerdynamic)
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U/
GY-HM790CHE*/GY-HM790E*
26Pin Camera
Cable
VC-P110U (5m)
VC-P112U (20m)
VC-P113U (50m)
VC-P114U (100m)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P250
TALLY
CALL
FULL AUTO
BARS
F1
F2
F3
MENU/SHUTTER
GAIN
PAINT WHITE AUTO
MASTER BLACK
IRIS
POWER
SHUTTER
GAIN
STEP
HIGH
W.BAL
B
I
MID
A
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
AUTO
MANU
R
B
F4
MENU
PRESET
LOW
O
INTERCOM
LEVEL
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
CLOSE
OPEN
Studio Adapter
KA-790G
Coaxial cable (for E model)
Camera Remote Control Unit
RM-HP250AU/RM-HP250DE*
Multicore Remote Adapter
KA-M790G
Studio Viewfinder
VF-HP790G
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
Remote Control
Unit RM-LP25U
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U/
GY-HM790CHE*/GY-HM790E*
26Pin Camera Cable
VC-P110U (5m)
VC-P112U (20m)
VC-P113U (50m)
VC-P114U (100m)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P250
TALLY
CALL
FULL AUTO
BARS
F1
F2
F3
MENU/SHUTTER
GAIN
PAINT WHITE AUTO
MASTER BLACK
IRIS
POWER
SHUTTER
GAIN
STEP
HIGH
W.BAL
B
I
MID
A
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
AUTO
MANU
R
B
F4
MENU
PRESET
LOW
O
INTERCOM
LEVEL
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
CLOSE
OPEN
Studio Adapter
KA-790G
HD/SD-SDI
Component
Coaxial cable (for E model)
Camera Remote Control Unit
RM-HP250AU/RM-HP250DE*
Multicore Remote Adapter
KA-M790G
Studio Viewfinder
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
VF-HP790G
Remote Control
Unit RM-LP25U
Headset
(Beyerdynamic)
GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U/
GY-HM790CHE*/GY-HM790E*
26Pin Camera Cable
VC-P110U (5m)
VC-P112U (20m)
VC-P113U (50m)
VC-P114U (100m)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P250
TALLY
CALL
FULL AUTO
BARS
F1
F3
MENU/SHUTTER
GAIN
PAINT WHITE AUTO
MASTER BLACK
IRIS
POWER
SHUTTER
GAIN
STEP
HIGH
W.BAL
B
I
MID
A
SHUTTER
PUSH-ON
VARIABLE
PUSH-ON
AUTO
MANU
MENU
R
B
PRESET
F2
F4
LOW
O
INTERCOM
LEVEL
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
CLOSE
OPEN
Studio Adapter
KA-790G
Coaxial cable (for E model)
Camera Remote Control Unit
RM-HP250AU/RM-HP250DE*
Multicore Remote Adapter
KA-M790G
External Synchronizing
Signal
HD Switcher
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable.
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2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK),
Managing/Editing Clips on
a PC
and press the Set button (R).
The camera recorder switches to USB mode.
Loading Clips to the PC (USB Connection
Mode)
You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera
recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips
stored in the SDHC card to be managed and edited on the
PC.
2
Files on the SDHC card can be managed/edited on the
connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class
devices that are recognized by the said PC as a peripheral
drive.
Memo :
● If recording is in progress (including recording on the
camera recorder and device connected to the IEEE1394
terminal), the AChange to USB ModeB message appears
after recording stops.
Memo :
● Files cannot be written to the SDHC card.
● If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to
USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as
when playback stops.
● Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file
format using the (JVC ProHD Clip Manager) PC
application software in the bundled CD-ROM.
● For details on how to install the application software, refer
to the [User’s Guide] of the [SxS Memory Card Device
Driver Software] inside the bundled CD-ROM.
Ⅵ Disconnecting
Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB
cable from the camera recorder.
Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the camera
recorder to Camera mode.
1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB
cable.
Memo :
● The procedure for disabling the USB connection varies
according to the PC in use. For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the PC.
A confirmation message AChange to USB ModeB to enable
the USB connection appears.
[USB] Terminal
PC
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Ⅵ Precautions for Using the Remote
Control Unit
● When the switches of the camera recorder and remote
control unit are operated at the same time, the switch
operation of the remote control unit takes priority over that
of the camera recorder.
● Focus and zoom operations cannot be performed using
the remote control unit.
Remote Control Unit
Connection
The switch functions of the camera recorder can be
configured using the remote control unit.
● The shutter speed may vary slightly from the value
displayed on the camera recorder.
* Remote control units supported : RM-LP25U, RM-LP55U,
RM-LP57U
● When the frame rate in [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is set to A24pB, the shutter speed cannot be set
to A1/60B using the remote control unit. Even if the shutter
speed is set to A1/60B, the actual speed is A1/48B.
● When the camera recorder is in the Media mode, Auto
White does not function even when it is operated using
the remote control unit.
1
Connect the remote control unit to the camera recorder.
Connect the remote cable of the remote control unit to the
[REMOTE] terminal on the terminal area of the camera
recorder.
● When the H phase is set using a remote control unit, only
the H phase of the SD signal is activated.
● When setting the H Phase using a remote control unit,
any value beyond the setting range in the menu of the
[REMOTE] Terminal
RM-LP25U
Note :
● Turn off the power of the camera recorder when
connecting a remote control unit.
2 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
3 Set the operate switch of the remote control unit to
ON.
Memo :
● For details on functions that can be operated using the
remote control unit, refer to [List of Remote Control Unit
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3: Available
-: Not available
Function
IRIS CONTROL
3
Iris F Value
Display
3
MASTER BLACK
TALLY (LED)
CALL*4
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
3
List of Remote Control Unit Functions
Ⅵ RM-LP25U
PREVIEW
AUTO KNEE
KNEE POINT
BARS
TALLY(PGM)*4
TALLY(PVW)*4
3: Available
Function
-: Not available
SHUTTER
NORMAL
1/100*1, 1/120*2
1/250
3
3
3
3
3
3
Rear Input
Rear Input
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
VARIABLE*6
SPEED
-6dB
Ⅵ RM-LP55U
3: Available
-: Not available
Function
3
CAM MODE CAM, BARS
3
3
3
GAIN
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
CONTOUR OFF, ON (LEVEL)
-3dB
GAMMA
OFF, ON (LEVEL)
0dB
WHT.BAL.
MANUAL, PRESET, AUTO1,
AUTO2, FAW
3
3dB
AUTO WHITE
3
3
6dB
WHITE PAINT
9dB
GAIN
dB mode 0dB, +3dB*5, +6dB,
+9dB, +12dB,
12dB
3
+15dB*5, +18dB
15dB
18dB
ALC+EEI
3
3
3
3
3
ALC
ALC
PAINT
R
LOLUX
VARIABLE
LEVEL
B
-
SHUTTER
NORMAL
STEP
1/100*1, 1/120*2,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000*5,
1/10000*5
DETAIL
GAMMA
BLACK
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
3
3
LEVEL
EEI
3
3
LEVEL
STRETCH*3
NORMAL
COMPRESS*3
MANUAL
PRESET
FAW
IRIS
MANUAL, AUTO
AUTO IRIS LEVEL, MANUAL
IRIS LEVEL
3
ZOOM
WIDE, STOP, TELE
NEAR, STOP, FAR
-
-
3
WHITE BALANCE
MODE
FOCUS
H.PHASE*5
AW A
AW B
WHITE PAINT
AUTO WHITE
AUTO BLACK
BLACK PAINT
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Ⅵ RM-LP57U
3: Available
-: Not available
Function
MODE
BARS, CAM
3
3
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
H.PHASE*5
SC COARSE
SC FINE
0Њ, 90Њ, 180Њ, 270Њ
CONTOUR
OFF, ON
LEVEL
0dB
GAIN
+6dB
+9dB
+12dB
+18dB
ALC
ALC+EEI
AUTO1
AUTO2
FAW
WHITE BAL
AUTO WHITE
R
PAINT
B
SHUTTER
OFF
1/100*1, 1/120*2
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
EEI
MASTER BLACK
IRIS
MANUAL, AUTO
MANUAL LEVEL
AI LEVEL
*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.
*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A50B or A25B.
*3 : Switches automatically to ANORMALB when both
[STRETCH] and [COMPRESS] are set to AOffB.
*4 : Only when [Tally System] in the [Others...] menu is set
to AStudioB.
*5 : Only available on RM-LP55U(A).
*6 : This function may not be operable for some RM-LP25U
software versions. For more details, please consult
your nearest JVC dealer. Also, it cannot be controlled
when the camera recorder is set to the Variable Frame
Rec mode.
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Others
Error Displays and Actions
Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps and alarm tones are output as follows
according to the alarm status.
Memo :
● This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning
properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again.
Error Display
Status
Action
Menu Screen
Thumbnail Screen
Status Screen
TURN POWER OFF
TURN BACK ON
LATER
^
System error.
Turn off the power, and turn it on again.
If the error persists, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
* The alarm sounds and the tally lamp blinks
about once every second.
INCORRECT MEDIA Incorrect Media [***] SDHC card is not supported (a type other than Insert an SDHC card that is compliant with
Class 6/10). (***: A, B, A/B)
Class 6/10.
[***]
INVALID MEDIA
[***]
Invalid Media [***]
● An irrecoverable error is detected.
● SDHC card reading/writing error.
(Faulty SDHC card) (***: A, B, A/B)
Replace the SDHC card with a new one.
FORMATTING
REQUIRED
[***]
Formatting Required SDHC card is not formatted using this camera Format the card using this camera recorder.
[***]
recorder. (***: A, B, A/B)
RESTORE MEDIA
[***]
Restore Media [***] ● SDHC card requires restoring.
● Recording is not successfully completed.
(Temporary blackout/card removed)
(***: A, B, A/B)
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
NO MEDIA
^
is not inserted.
^
^
No Media
No Clips
No SDHC card is found in Media mode or
when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
No clips are found on the inserted SDHC card Insert an SDHC card that contains playable
is displayed.
NO CLIP
^
^
No viewable clips are found on the card for
Clip Review.
Insert an SDHC card that contains clips that
REC INHIBITED
[REC] button is pressed when the write-protect Turn off the write-protect switch of the SDHC
switch of the SDHC card is set.
card, or insert a recordable SDHC card.
CLOSE SLOT
COVER
^
● Recording to the SDHC card is started with Close the cover of the SDHC card slot.
the cover of the selected slot left open.
● The cover is opened while recording is in
progress.
LOST MEDIA INFO [*]
Lost Media Info [*]
● Card is removed while recording is in
progress.
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
● Card is removed while formatting is in
progress.
● Card is removed while restoring is in
progress.
● Card is removed while adding the OK mark.
● Card is removed while writing a setup file.
●
Card is removed while deleting a clip. (*: A, B)
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Error Display
Status
Action
Menu Screen
Thumbnail Screen
Status Screen
EXT-RECORDER
POWER ?
^
Power of the camera recorder is
turned off while the external device
connection is detected, and the same connected device.
connection cannot be detected
When making use of a connected external
device, turn on the power supply on the
several seconds after power is turned
on again. (Error displays for about 7
seconds)
VIDEO FORMAT
INCORRECT
^
● Video format of the file for Clip
Review is different from the
[Frame & Bit Rate] setting of the
camera recorder.
Set [Camera Resolution] and
● IEEE1394 input video format is
different from the
[Camera Resolution] and
[Frame & Bit Rate] settings.
● The video system of the camera
Set [System Definition] in the
recorder is not compatible with the [Record Format] menu according to the
IEEE1394 input signal.
MEDIA FULL
^
^
● [REC] button is pressed when the
media in use has no remaining
space.
Replace the SDHC card with a new one.
● Remaining space ran out during
recording.
FAN MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
● Usage time of the fan has
exceeded 9000 hours.
Check the fan and replace accordingly. For
more details, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Memo :
●
You can check the usage time of the fan in the
[Others] menu
[Fan Hour]. (
B
[System Information]
B
Tally Lamps
The tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC card is running out during recording, or when the battery
power is running low.
Blinking Mode
Remaining Battery Power/SDHC Card Space
Blinks slowly
● Battery power is low
(once every second)
● Remaining recording time on SDHC card is less than 3 minutes
● SDHC card is full
Blinks quickly
(4 times a second)
● Error on the camera recorder
Alarm Tone
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the battery level is low.
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the SDHC card is full. (Camera mode only)
Alarm tone is also output when an error occurs in the camera recorder.
Memo :
● [Alarm Level] in the [Others] menu can be used to specify whether alarm tone is to be output, as well as the volume level.
● Alarm tone is not output during recording.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Action
● Is the AC adapter properly connected?
Power does not turn on.
● Is the battery charged?
● Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for
an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.
Unable to start recording.
● Is the record button lock switch on the handle turned on?
● Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the
● Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another
color, camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button
Camera image is not output on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
● Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another
color, camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button
Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder ● Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.
screens appear dark or blurred.
● Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to [1/16]?
● Is the iris closed?
● Is the shutter speed setting too high?
● Check the connection of the viewfinder cable.
● Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to
adjust the contour for the LCD monitor screen and the [VF PEAKING] knob
● Is the [GENLOCK/AUX] selection switch set to AAUXB?
Camera images are not output in the AUX mode. (U model)
Playback does not start after selecting a
clip thumbnail and pressing the Set
button (R).
● Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a
different video format setting.
HDV/DV signals cannot be input.
● Is the camera recorder set to the IEEE1394 Input mode? (Operation mode
indicator: Lights up in orange)
● Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu correctly set?
No sound during playback.
● Is the currently played clip recorded in the Variable Frame Rec mode?
The [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]
adjustment knob does not work.
● Is the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] switch set to AAUTOB?
● Is the [FULL AUTO] switch set to AONB?
SDHC card cannot be initialized (formatted). ● Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the
Battery alarm appears even after loading
a charged battery.
● Is the battery too old?
The time code and user’s bit are not
displayed.
● The time code and user’s bit are not displayed in IEEE1394 Input mode.
● Even in Camera mode or SD Card mode, the time code and user’s bit may not
be displayed depending to the type of status display.
● Is [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AOffB? To display
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Symptom
Action
The date and time are not displayed.
● The date and time are only displayed on the STATUS 2 and STATUS 3
No output from the [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and
[PR] video signal output terminals.
Incorrect display on the viewfinder.
● Is the LCD monitor used with [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AOffB?
recorder and the external device cannot
be established (e.g., no image on the
camera recorder and/or external device).
● Is the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch correctly set?
●
Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu correctly set? (
● Check the connection, such as by removing the IEEE1394 cable and inserting
it again, or by reconnecting the power.
When the camera recorder is in the Media ● Is the power of the device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal turned ON?
mode (SD Card mode), pressing the
[CAM/MEDIA] button does not switch it to
the IEEE1394 Input mode.
If the power of the connected device is OFF, the camera recorder does not
switch to the IEEE1394 Input mode.
●
Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu set to
When the SD video system is in use, the camera recorder is unable to
recognize the IEEE1394 connection in the Media mode (SD Card mode).
Turn ON the power of the IEEE1394-connected device in the Camera mode,
followed by switching from the Media mode (SD Card mode) to the IEEE1394
Input mode using the [CAM/MEDIA] button.
Specifications
Camera Section
Image pickup device
:
1/3" Progressive IT CCD
Color separation
prism
:
:
:
:
:
F1.4, 3-color separation prism
Internal sync (built-in SSG)
1/3" bayonet system
Sync system
Lens mount
Optical filter
Gain
General
OFF, 1/4, 1/16
Power
:
:
DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V)
Approx. 26 W
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB,
Power
consumption
ALC
Electronic shutter
Variable frame
:
:
1/6 to 1/10000, EEI
(During recording [when the camera
recorder + standard lens + LCD monitor
are in use])
10/30-60/30fps, 10/25-50/25fps, 10/24-
60/24fps
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
:
:
4.3" LCD, 800 x 480
(WVGA, 410,000 pixels)
Mass
GY-HM790CHU
GY-HM790CHE
GY-HM790U
GY-HM790E
:
:
:
:
Approx. 2.7 kg
Approx. 2.8 kg
Approx. 3.7 kg
Approx. 3.9 kg
0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels
(852 x 480 x 3)
Lens Section (GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)
Allowable
operating
Lens
:
Canon F/1.6, 14x, f = 4.4-61.6 mm
(35 mm conversion: 32-448 mm)
temperature
:
0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J)
Allowable
operating
humidity
Filter diameter
:
82 mm
:
:
30 % RH
Allowable storage
temperature
Storage Section
-20 f to 60 f (-4 J to 122 J)
Supported media
Slots
:
SDHC (Class 6/10)
x 2
:
137
Video/Audio
Recording time
:
:
Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC card,
35 Mbps, VBR mode)
Video recording file
format
QuickTime File Format (For Final Cut
Pro)
Time Code
MP4 File Format (HD only)
AVI File Format (SD only)
Time code signal
LTC input signal
:
:
Compliant with SMPTE/EBU
: Video signal
1.0 Vp-p to 4.0 Vp-p, high impedance
(unbalanced)
HD (HQ mode)
:
:
MPEG-2 Long GOP
VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2
MP@HL
LTC output signal
:
1.0 Vp-p to 4.0 Vp-p, low impedance
(unbalanced)
HD (SP mode)
MPEG-2 Long GOP
CBR, 25 Mbps (1440x1080i)/
19 Mbps (1280x720p) MPEG-2
MP@H14
Terminal Section
SD
:
:
DV
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], and [PR] analog video output terminals
CBR, 25 Mbps (720x480i)/(720x576i)
Analog composite output (480i or 576i : Downconverted, 4:3/16:9)
: Audio signal
Video format
LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
:
1.0 V (p-p), 75 K, BNC (unbalanced)
Component output (720p/1080i)
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 K
: NTSC setting
HD (HQ mode)
:
:
1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,
1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only),
1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
Pb, Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 K, BNCx3
(unbalanced)
[HD/SD-SDI] output terminal (480i or 576i : Downconverted 720p/
1080i : embedded audio), BNC (unbalanced)
HD (SP mode)
SD
:
:
1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,
29.97p, 23.98p
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
:
:
Compliant with SMPTE 292 M
Compliant with SMPTE 259 M
720x480/59.94i
(GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U only)
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] terminal
: PAL setting
[MIC]
:
-60 dBu, 3 kK, XLR (balanced),
+48 V output (phantom power supply)
HD (HQ mode)
:
:
1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i
(MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p
[LINE]
:
+4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)
HD (SP mode)
SD
1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p
[AUDIO OUTPUT] terminal
:
720x576/50i
(GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E only)
-8 1 dBu (during reference level
input), 1 kK, RCA x2 (unbalanced)
[PHONES] terminal
[REMOTE] terminal
:
:
3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2
Accessories
6-pin JVC remote control unit
connection
Viewfinder.....................................................................................1
Microphone...................................................................................1
Lens (GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only)..........................................1
Instructions...................................................................................1
CD-ROM.......................................................................................1
Warranty Card (GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U only).....................1
[IEEE1394] terminal
:
:
4-pin
[USB] terminal
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0, miniB, slave
function (mass storage class) only
[GENLOCK INPUT]
terminal
:
BB signal
SMPTE 170M(RS-170A) NTSC/ITU-R
BT.470-6 PAL
HDTV 3 level synchronizing signal
SMPTE 296 M/SMPTE 274 M
BNC
[AUX INPUT] terminal
(GY-HM790CHU/GY-
HM790U only)
:
:
Composite video signal
1.0 V (p-p), 75
K, BNC
[STUDIO] terminal
10 pin
138
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)
Ⅵ GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U
90
95
40
(VF MOVE)
(166)
231
(S.PAD
MOVE)
30
209
311
210
Ⅵ GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E
90
95
40
(VF MOVE)
(166)
231
(S.PAD
MOVE)
30
209
324
210
* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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