JVC HDV GY HD101 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND  
CONNECTORS  
PREPARATIONS  
PREPARATIONS  
FOR OPERATION  
SETTING AND  
ADJUSTMENTS  
BEFORE SHOOTING  
SHOOTING  
OPERATION  
HD CAMERA RECORDER  
PLAYBACK MODE  
USING EXTERNAL  
COMPONENTS  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GY-HD100  
GY-HD101  
MENU SCREENS  
FEATURES OF THE  
CAMERA SECTION  
OTHERS  
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The illustration shows the GY-HD100/GY-  
HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the  
provided lens, viewfinder, Microphone and bat-  
tery pack attached.  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this  
unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best  
possible performance.  
is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
For Customer Use :  
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.  
Retain this information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Printed in Thailand  
LWT0278  
LWT0278  
Important Safety Instructions  
Important Safety Instructions  
FOR EUROPE  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
FOR USA AND CANADA  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-  
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-  
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
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:  
residential area (in houses)  
commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres  
urban outdoors  
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electro-  
magnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding  
the following length:  
CAUTION  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
This unit should be used with 7V DC only.  
CAUTION:  
This unit should be used with 7V DC only.  
CAUTION:  
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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.  
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT  
use any other power source.  
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT  
use any other power source.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within  
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
Camera  
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-  
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-  
viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-  
nel.  
Port  
Cable  
Length  
2 m  
viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-  
nel.  
DC IN  
Exclusive Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Exclusive Cable  
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 appli-  
ance.  
INPUT1/2  
3 m  
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are  
subject to possible change without prior notice.  
AVERTISSEMENT :  
LINE OUTPUT  
PHONES 1/2  
VIDEO/Y,PB,PR  
1.5 m  
2 m  
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE  
OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER  
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.  
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.  
3 m  
INFORMATION FOR USA  
INFORMATION:  
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du cou-  
rant direct en 7V.  
IEEE1394  
(HDV/DV)  
4.5 m  
Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”  
ATTENTION :  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules.  
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocu-  
tion, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation  
électrique.  
AC ADAPTER  
Caution for AC Mains Lead  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
Port  
Cable  
Length  
2 m  
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE  
FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.  
against harmful interference in  
a
residential installation. This  
REMARQUE:  
DC OUT  
AC IN  
Exclusive Cable  
Exclusive Cable  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmfull interfrence to radio communi-  
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur  
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.  
2 m  
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the  
other type of mains cable is not suitable.  
The inrush current of the apparatus is 7 amperes.  
Due to design modfications, data given in this instruction book are  
subject to possible change without prior notice.  
Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magne-  
tism, 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.  
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.  
Not to be used in the U.K.  
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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Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”  
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FOR U.K. ONLY  
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should  
be cut off and appropriate one fitted.  
CAUTION:  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC  
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE  
EQUIPMENT.  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC  
RULES.  
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON-  
DITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL  
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY  
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE  
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)  
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-  
003.  
Cet appareil numerique de la Class B est conforme a la norme  
NMB-003 du Canada.  
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MAIN FEATURES  
Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E  
and GY-HD101E HD CAMERA RECORDER.  
These instructions are for the GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E and  
GY-HD101E. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD100U and  
GY-HD101E.  
Explanations concerning unique GY-HD100U and GY-  
HD101E functions are set off by the (GY-HD100U/GY-  
HD101E only) notice.  
Information applicable only to the GY-HD100U is marked by  
“(U model only)”.  
Information applicable only to the GY-HD100E and the GY-  
HD101E is marked by “(E model only)”.  
This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format.  
DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini-  
tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes.  
Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking  
ACCESSORIES  
The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode.  
The playback sound can be monitored in the playback  
mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an  
abnormal condition occurs in the unit.  
HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition)  
or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocas-  
settes.  
There are two types of recording formats within HDV for-  
mat.  
HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan)  
HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan)  
This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p,  
480p, 576p)  
Recording check function for convenient recording review  
function  
Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-  
quality picture  
1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digi-  
tal signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV high-  
quality picture.  
(HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD100U/GY-  
HD101E.)  
HDV and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation  
and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.  
Lens  
Microphone  
24p mode shooting function  
Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit  
In HDV format, it records in 24p mode.  
Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris  
position even in back light conditions or when a bright sub-  
ject moves in a frame.  
It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and con-  
verts the images to 60 frames. Component output is con-  
verted to 60 frames during playback as well.  
24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode).  
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Safety Zone indication in viewfinder  
This unit is a HDV/DV video system format camera recorder.  
Videocassettes marked with the A symbol can be used.  
A
2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also sup-  
ported.  
Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder  
Battery pack  
AC Adapter  
It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film.  
The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded  
on other units (including another GY-HD100) are recorded  
or played back on this camcorder.  
Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function  
Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played  
back (simple playback).  
Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible.  
DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter opera-  
tions, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range  
of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as  
you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright  
and dark locations.  
The transient section between scenes recorded on other  
units and those recorded on this unit may appear dis-  
turbed.  
Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking  
errors.  
DC Cable  
Power Cord  
Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals  
Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals.  
You can select this in a menu screen.  
For GY-HD100U  
ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided  
This unit records and plays back in the SP mode.  
Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. (In  
DV format)  
Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recom-  
mend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes  
from the beginning of the tape.  
Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a  
test recording and confirm that both video and audio are  
recorded correctly.  
Recorded video and audio contents are for private use.  
Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders.  
JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the  
impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or  
audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the video-  
cassette.  
IEEE1394 connector  
Cross-convert video output  
IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of  
digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394  
connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power  
cannot be supplied.)  
During playback, you can output converted video from the  
video output connectors. You can select this in a menu  
screen.  
Power Cord  
For GY-HD100E/GY-HD101E  
Focus assist function  
Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.  
1/3" bayonet type lens  
Camera output, VTR playback output (composite/compo-  
nent) possible  
Motion smoothing function  
During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can  
record smoother video than with normal progressive video.  
Core Filters  
For DC Cable (Gray)/View-  
finder Cable (Black)  
Clamp Filters  
For Audio/IEEE1394 Cable  
Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/  
EBU type)  
User buttons added  
Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the  
shooting conditions.  
Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial,  
making it very easy to use.  
Time code reader/generator  
The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to  
record the time code and user’s bits.  
Variable scan shutter  
There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and  
other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.  
Audio Cable  
SD memory card  
Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display  
Slow shutter  
In addition to displaying the camera image and the play-  
back image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens,  
menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.  
Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects  
with little motion by accumulating the images.  
Backup recording function  
Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting  
to HDV/DV devices.  
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CONTENTS  
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION  
CONTENTS  
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
SHOOTING OPERATION  
Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Outputting color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
Turning the Power ON  
Turning the Power OFF  
If the Record-Standby Mode Continues  
Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby  
Mode (Recording Check Function)  
INTRODUCTION  
Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Battery Pack to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Videocassette to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Characteristic CCD Phenomena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
OTHERS  
Loading/Unloading the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Setting and Displaying the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Warnings and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
How to Display the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment . . . . .89  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Setting the Date and Time Style  
Setting the Date and Time  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen  
Playback Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Fast-Forward, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Outputting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Displaying Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Re-  
corded on Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Presetting and Recording of Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNEC-  
TORS  
Presetting time cord data  
Presetting user’s bit data  
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
ZOOM Lens (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Front Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Rear Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
LCD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Right Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Left Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Top Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder . . . . 19  
Connecting the Video Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Back Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable  
Composite and Component Connections  
Dubbing with AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
HDV/DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
White Balance Adjustment  
Full Auto White Balance (FAW)  
MENU SCREENS  
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Menu Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
TOP MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
SWITCH MODE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
HEADER REC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
TIME/DATE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
PREPARATIONS  
Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Attaching the Microphone (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
How to Attach the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Audio Input Signal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector  
Selecting the audio signal input  
Inserting an SD Memory Card  
Taking out the SD memory card  
About SD Memory Cards  
Adjusting Audio during Recording  
Monitoring Audio during Recording  
About the Viewfinder Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Charging the Built-in Battery  
Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-HD100  
Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-HD100  
Remaining Battery Power Display  
Battery Recharge Times  
Operating Time with Battery Pack  
Precautions for the Battery Pack  
Recharging  
Loading a menu settings file  
Saving settings  
Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings  
Initializing (formatting) an SD memory card  
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INTRODUCTION  
INTRODUCTION  
Precautions for Proper Use  
Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power  
cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape  
may be damaged.  
The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat-  
ing environment and method. Therefore, the above data  
should be considered as a reference.  
Routine and Periodical Mainte-  
nance  
Supply voltage  
The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set  
lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.  
When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER  
switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.  
Cleaning the body: Wipe body with a dry, soft cloth. To pre-  
vent deformation of the body, etc. and to avoid operation  
hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzine and  
thinner to touch the body, and do not wipe it with a cloth  
soaked in such a liquid. When it is extremely dirty, soak the  
cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with  
it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.  
The camera may not show stable pictures in the period  
immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
Time management  
Make sure that the power is between 6.5 V and 7.9 V DC. If  
the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased  
noise may occur. Do not exceed 7.9 V DC in any case, or  
the unit could be damaged.  
The GY-HD100 incorporates precision mechanical parts,  
which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as the unit is  
used. After the unit has been used for a long period even in a  
normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport  
mechanisms also collect dirt. Especially, dust which pene-  
trates the inside of the VTR section during outdoor use will  
promote the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by  
causing poor contact between tape and heads or failing to  
maintain the video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent  
wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical parts using a  
head cleaning tape as routine maintenance. However, clean-  
ing with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough for cleaning  
the entire tape transport mechanism, so it is also recom-  
mended to apply periodical maintenance (inspection) to pre-  
vent the sudden occurrence of failure. As the replacement,  
adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced skill and  
equipment, please consult the person in charge of profes-  
sional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized ser-  
vice agent.  
The accumulated running time of the unit can be confirmed  
with the hour meter display (which shows the accumulated  
drum and fan motor running time). X See “How to Display  
the Hour Meter” on page 89.  
Allowable ambient temperature and humidity  
Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature  
range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to  
80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside  
the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction  
but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as  
small white spots may be generated.  
For consultations related to the maintenance planning or  
cost, please contact the person in charge of professional  
video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service  
agent.  
Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism  
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors  
may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or tele-  
vision transmitting antenna, in places where strong mag-  
netic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or  
near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or  
cellular phones.  
Precautions for Use of Head  
Cleaning Tape  
Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC.  
Adhere to the following precautions when using the head  
cleaning tape.  
A sound occurs when the built-in head cleaner that runs  
when you load or eject a videocassette operates, but this is  
not a malfunction.  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen  
1. Insert the cleaning tape.  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufac-  
tured using high-precision technology. Black spots may  
appear on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen, or  
red, blue, green and/or white spots may not turn off. How-  
ever, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not  
recorded on the tape.  
If you use the camcorder continuously for a long period of  
time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may tem-  
porarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the  
tape. In addition, they are no longer displayed if you turn  
the power off and then on again.  
If you use the camcorder in a cold location, the images  
may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunc-  
tion. This is not recorded on the tape.  
Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette  
insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam-  
age to the mechanism.  
Use the provided AC adapter for the power supply.  
Use the specified power cord (accessory).  
Using a power cord other than the one specified or using a  
damaged cord will result in a fire or electric shock.  
Do not use the provided power cord with a device other  
than this one.  
To prevent damage to the connectors, use the camcorder  
with the connector covers on when you are not using the  
video signal output connectors.  
Use of wireless microphone near the camera  
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner  
is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could  
pick up noise.  
Press the PLAY/STILL button after the cleaning tape is  
fully loaded.  
The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode.  
(The tape stops automatically and then the unit enters the  
STOP mode.)  
Head Cleaning  
To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a  
head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically.  
(X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”.) If  
Avoid using or placing the unit in places;  
subject to extreme heat or cold;  
with excessive dirt or dust;  
with high humidity or moisture;  
subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking  
stove;  
2. Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for  
headcleaning is not performed periodically,  
a
type of  
each cleaning.  
mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture  
or sound may be interrupted.  
Use the following chart as  
a
guide for periodical head  
subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;  
also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car  
under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.  
cleaning.  
Low  
temperature  
Room  
High  
Running  
temperature  
temperature  
Do not leave the unit where it is subject to radiation or  
xrays or where corrosive gasses occur.  
Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially  
when shooting in the rain).  
Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach.  
In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body.  
Be sure to clean the camera after use.  
Operating envi- 0°C to 10°C  
ronment  
10°C to 35°C  
35°C to 40°C  
Yardstick  
use of cleaning ery 5 hours  
tape  
for 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev- 1 to 2 times ev-  
Block Noise  
ery 20 to 30 ery 5 hours  
hours  
Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use  
head cleaning tapes other than specified.  
X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”  
about how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions  
for use of the head cleaning tape.  
When dust adheres to the heads, the warning message  
“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is displayed on the LC  
monitor and in the viewfinder during playback, edit search,  
and recording check using the RET button on the lens sec-  
tion.  
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment, head  
cleaning should be conducted at intervals half of  
those given in the below chart.  
Note 2) If an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after head  
cleaning, the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!”  
indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape  
run as the indicator will turn off after the tape has  
run for a while.  
Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in  
a place subject to sandy dust.  
Optical performance of lens  
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color diver-  
gence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration)  
may occur at the periphery of the image.  
This is not a camera malfunction.  
Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching  
between the playback picture and the EE picture.  
Use the unit in an upright position.  
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature  
(10°C to 35°C).  
Periodical Maintenance  
Contents : Check or replace the following mechanical parts  
according to the running time.  
CAUTION  
Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for  
use of the cleaning tape. However, some of these  
instructions differ from the contents of this sheet.  
When using the cleaning tape, please follow the  
instructions of this sheet.  
Note 5) If the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” does not  
disappear after repeated head cleanings, the  
recording tape may be abnormal. Avoid excessive  
repeated use of the head cleaning tape.  
If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate,  
adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on cir-  
cumstances the tape may also be damaged.  
Vibrations  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or  
other strong light source.  
Usage Time  
500H 1000H 1500H 2000H  
Eye damage could result.  
If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays  
may collect inside the unit and cause damage or a fire.  
Drum assembly (includ-  
ing heads)  
G
E
E
F
Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound may  
be disturbed during VTR playback in locations subjected to  
strong vibrations.  
Tape guides, rollers  
Belt gears  
G
H
H
E
E
H
E
E
E
F
F
F
When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying  
handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in dam-  
age.  
Drive parts  
Precautions for transportation  
Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.  
Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.  
Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the  
cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover  
when the unit is not to be used for a long period.  
G: Clean, check and adjust.  
E: Clean and check. Replace as required.  
F: Replace.  
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INTRODUCTION  
INTRODUCTION  
For recording and storing videotapes in  
the best condition  
Observe the following instructions for the best recording and  
storage of videotapes.  
Battery Pack to be Used  
The GY-HD100 can use any of the following batteries.  
Condensation  
Characteristic CCD Phenomena  
Smear and Blooming  
If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then  
carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the  
warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and  
be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referred  
to as condensation (dewing). When this occurs, the head  
drum and tape guides are covered with droplets allowing  
the tape to be stuck to them, leading to tape damage.  
BN-V428, BN-V438  
Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce  
vertical streaking (called “smear”) when shooting an  
extremely bright light source. Another effect is the expansion  
of light around a bright light or object (called “blooming”).  
The CCD employed in this unit is characterized by inducing  
very little smear or blooming. Nevertheless, please take note  
that smear or blooming may be induced when shooting a  
bright light source.  
Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is rec-  
ommended that you record and store videotapes in the  
environment below.  
Videocassette to be Used  
Storage  
Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A sym-  
bol.  
Short period  
(Up to 10  
years)  
Long period  
(Over 10  
years)  
Condensation occurs in the following cases:  
Recording  
When the unit is suddenly moved  
from a cold place to a warm place.  
Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD  
M-DV63PROHD  
Head drum  
Smear  
Temperature  
Humidity  
17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C  
Vertical pale streaking appearing at high  
luminous object  
* Do not use M-DV80.  
When  
a
room heater has just  
30% to 70%  
40% to 55%  
25% to 35%  
Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.  
Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being com-  
pletely wound, as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to  
the beginning before placing a cassette into storage.  
started or when the unit is exposed  
directly to cold air from an air con-  
ditioner.  
Hourly temperature  
change  
Less than  
10°C  
H
H
High luminous object  
(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)  
Hourly humidity  
change  
Less than  
10%  
When the unit is placed in a very  
humid place.  
Video tape  
H
H
Store videocassettes in  
good ventilation where mould does not form.  
a
place with little humidity and  
Blooming  
Blurring in highlight  
Monitor screen  
After a videocassette tape has been used repeatedly, it  
becomes unable to maintain full performance due to an  
increase in noise caused by dropouts, etc. Do not continue  
to use a dirty or damaged tape, as this will reduce the  
rotary head life.  
Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period. If  
videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may  
result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-  
tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that  
videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for  
refreshing.  
When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on  
end. Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust  
and ultraviolet light. Keep tapes in cases and do not store  
them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pres-  
sure from other tapes can cause distortions and deforma-  
tions of the tape edges.  
Do not leave the videocassette inserted when moving the  
camera under conditions where the temperature environ-  
ment changes.  
After moving the unit, do not use until the internal parts have  
stabilized.  
Moire or Aliasing  
Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect or  
a banding in fine mesh patterns.  
Videocassette tapes with the A symbol are provided  
with a switch on the back to prevent accidental erasure.  
Slide the switch to SAVE to protect the required recording  
in the tape from being overwritten.  
White dots  
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce  
the effect of white dots in the image. This condition is conspic-  
uous especially when gain is applied.  
This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).  
As far as possible, use the unit under conditions where the  
temperature of the unit does not increase.  
“CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs in  
this unit.  
To record on the tape, slide the switch to REC.  
Switch  
Keep the power on until the warning message disappears.  
Pay attention to condensation even before the condensa-  
tion indication appears.  
As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indica-  
tion may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after con-  
densation has formed inside.  
In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze  
and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2-3  
hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and then  
to be dissolved.  
To prevent condensation  
When moving the unit from one place to another where the  
temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the video-  
cassette, place the unit in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, and  
then move it to a new environment.  
To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature  
of the unit in the bag to reach that of the new environment  
before using it.  
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9
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
7IRIS mode switch  
6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch  
ZOOM Lens (Optional)  
Front Section  
When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the  
viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor-  
dance with the menu settings made for the video signal.  
This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust-  
ment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed dur-  
ing color bar display when this switch is set to ON.  
A
M
: Activates the auto iris feature.  
: Allows manual iris control.  
Th16 x 5.5BRMU  
3
2
1
8Momentary auto iris button  
When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this but-  
ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down  
only.  
3
2
1
The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level can  
be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/VF [1/3]  
menu screen.  
9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control  
For adjusting the iris operation speed.  
4
X See page 71.  
MEMO  
While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the  
color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST  
item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in  
the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position  
when released.  
If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid  
the phenomena described above, perform adjustment  
again.  
8
RET  
M
A
W
T
0FILTER thread  
X See “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 82.  
Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing  
the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front.  
Other filters can be used for various effects.  
*
The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while  
the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
7
6
4
5
6
7 8  
9
aZOOM servo connector  
Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.  
5
7[AWB] Auto white balance button  
When the WHT.BAL switch c on page 15 is set to A or B  
and you press this button, the white balance is automati-  
cally adjusted.  
b[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob  
0
d
S
: Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom  
servo control lever 6.  
1Shoe  
Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and  
accessories.  
*
It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto  
white balance and color bar modes.  
M
: Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the  
zoom lever/ring 2.  
X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 43.  
2Knob  
cBACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw  
This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.  
8Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever  
Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlock-  
wise to release lens.  
To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and  
then turn the ring clockwise until firm.  
X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)” on page 29.  
For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw  
knob after adjustment. X See “Back Focus Adjustment”  
on page 42.  
3Microphone holder  
Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a  
separately sold microphone.  
dMacro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)  
By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up  
shooting of very small objects becomes possible.  
Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in  
the macro mode.  
To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring 1  
to the infinite position (f) and the zoom ring 2 to the max-  
imum wide-angle position. To adjust the focus of the macro  
image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow until the  
object is focused.  
a
b
c
X See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 29.  
4Front tally lamp  
1FOCUS ring  
Manual focus ring.  
This lamp lights up when the GY-HD100 enters the record  
mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.  
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning  
mode, it blinks quickly.  
2ZOOM lever/ring  
This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever.  
To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob b  
to position “M”.  
Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu  
screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and  
the lighting pattern.  
3IRIS ring  
X See page 77.  
Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the Iris  
Mode switch 7 to “A”.  
CAUTION  
5[LENS] Lens control connector  
Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.  
The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring,  
be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the  
macro ring.  
4[VTR] VTR trigger button  
To start/stop shooting.  
Pin  
No.  
Pin  
No.  
Function  
Return switch  
Function  
Iris position  
5[RET] Return video button  
After the required operation, be sure to return the macro  
focusing ring to the normal position.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR  
from the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connec-  
tor while this button is pressed.  
When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in  
the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button  
as the FOCUS ASSIST button.  
VTR trigger  
GND  
IRIS A/R INPUT  
EXTENDER position  
X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)” on page 29.  
X See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 42.  
Lens AUTO/MANU control 10 ZOOM position  
IRIS control  
+12V DC  
11  
12  
X See page 69.  
6ZOOM servo control lever  
To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the  
ZOOM knob b to “S”.  
Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the  
angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.  
Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens  
angle perspective for telephoto shots.  
Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.  
10  
11  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
3Shoulder belt hooks  
Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.  
4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch  
Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode  
or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time  
code run mode when the preset mode is selected.  
Rear Section  
LCD Door  
4LCD monitor  
Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture.  
It is also used for displaying the following:  
FREE  
: The preset mode is selected, and the time  
code run mode becomes the FREE run mode.  
Set to this position to record with the time  
code or user’s bits set anew (preset). In this  
setting, the time code always operates in the  
run mode.  
Menu Setting screens  
1
2
Characters showing the whether the GY-HD100 is set to  
shooting mode or VTR playback mode  
Date and time and time code  
Audio level meter  
1
2
5
3
*
If this setting is used when recording  
scenes one after another, the time codes  
become discontinuous at the transition  
points between scenes.  
Warning indications, etc.  
X See page 19.  
5Tripod mount  
Use this hole when mounting the camera onto a tripod.  
(Use a screw shorter than 8 mm.)  
4
REC  
: The preset mode is selected, and the time  
code run mode becomes the REC run mode.  
Set to this position to record with the time  
code or user’s bits set anew (preset). The  
time code operates in the run mode during  
recording only. If this setting is used when  
recording scenes one after another, the time  
codes are recorded as continuous time codes.  
: Regeneration mode, in which the unit reads  
existing time codes on the tape and records  
time codes in continuation of the existing  
ones. Set to this position when you want to  
add additional time codes to time codes  
already recorded on the tape.  
3
4
Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.  
1[LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button  
This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD moni-  
tor display.  
6Rotation-preventive hole  
Use this to prevent the camera from falling off the tripod.  
Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.  
Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor  
brighter.  
Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor  
darker.  
Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set-  
ting to the standard setting.  
REGEN  
2[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selector  
switch  
Selects the method of adjusting the CH-1 and CH-2 audio  
channel audio levels.  
6
5
MEMO  
AUTO  
: A limiter works to suppress the audio level  
when excessive audio is input.  
Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the TC/  
UB/CLOCK menu.  
X See page 39.  
When the input level is low, the audio level  
does not increase.  
The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO  
LEVEL area g on page 15 lights.  
X See “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 74.  
1Back tally lamp  
5[CAM/VTR] Camera/VTR mode switch button  
Each time you press this button, the mode switches  
between camera mode and VTR mode.  
When you do this, the VTR indicator g on page 18 dis-  
plays the following statuses.  
This lamp lights up when the GY-HD100 enters the record  
mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.  
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning  
mode, it blinks quickly.  
MANUAL : Allows you to adjust the audio levels using the  
CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume controls g  
on page 15.  
When “ON” is set for the FULL AUTO switch  
h on page 18, this becomes “AUTO” mode.  
Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu  
screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and  
the lighting pattern.  
While the mode is being switched: Flashing  
In VTR mode  
: Lit  
3[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB display switch  
Selects the contents displayed on the TC counter of the  
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (This switch works when  
the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen is set to  
ON.)  
In camera mode  
: Off  
X See page 77.  
Select the Camera mode to record the camera image.  
Select the VTR mode to playback VTR or to input the  
HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector on  
2[PHONES] Earphone jack  
This is a stereo mini-jack for connecting an earphone for  
audio monitoring. Plug in an earphone or headphone with a  
3.5 mm diameter plug. The earphone can also be used to  
monitor alarm tones in accordance with the circumstances.  
The audio channel to be output is selected with the AUDIO  
MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen and  
MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18.  
4
page 16. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-  
HD100U/GY-HD101E.)  
TC  
: Set to this position to display time code values.  
UB : Set to this position to display the user’s bits values.  
When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the  
Camera mode.  
The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor  
volume control 3 on page 14.  
MEMO  
The volume of the alarm sound is set with the ALARM VR  
LEVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.  
When using a stereotype jack and stereo sound should  
be output, the following setting should be performed.  
Set the MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18 to  
BOTH.  
Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu  
screen to STEREO.  
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13  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
8[USER1/2/3] User buttons  
You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but-  
tons.  
Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon  
the subject.  
Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE  
menu screen.  
b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch  
f[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)  
Start and stop recording using this button.  
Right Side Section  
Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is  
insufficient illumination on the subject.  
The boosting level differs depending on the switch position  
as follows:  
(This works together with the REC trigger button on the top  
and the lens VTR trigger button.)  
When “SPLIT” is set for the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on  
the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, this button becomes the  
start/stop recording button for an external device.  
X See page 78.  
2
1
(Factory presets)  
L
: 0 dB (no boosting is applied)  
X See page 69.  
M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)  
H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)  
5
4
3
X See “Backup Recording” on page 58.  
6
7
MEMO  
i
j
The boosting level for each switch position can be  
changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.  
X See page 69.  
g[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 Audio level con-  
trols and AUTO LED  
Allow you to adjust the audio level for the CH-1 and CH-2  
audio channels.  
VF BRIGHT  
The USER buttons work together with the menu settings.  
When a menu screen is being displayed, they also func-  
tion as menu operation buttons. X See “Setting Menu  
Screens” on page 60.  
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USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
9
0
The more the boosting level is increased, the more the  
resulting image will be noisy.  
ND FILTER  
2
1
MENU  
To use these controls, set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO  
SELECT switch 2 on page 13 to “MANUAL”.  
When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 or the CH-  
1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 is set to  
“AUTO”, “AUTO LED” lights. (The audio level controls do  
not work.)  
When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”,  
this is fixed at “ALC”.  
9[SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial  
STATUS  
a
WHT.BAL  
AUTO  
CH-1  
AUTO  
Every time this dial is pressed while in the normal screen  
mode (when the menu screen is not displayed), the  
shutter speed switches between on/off.  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
CH-2  
b
c
c[WHT.BAL] White balance switch  
Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch.  
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
REC  
When this dial is turned 1 click up or down in the normal  
screen mode, the shutter speed indicator is shown for  
about 3 seconds on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
The shutter speed is changed when this dial is turned  
while the shutter speed indicator is shown.  
B
: Switch into white balance mode memorized in  
B. If white balance is performed with the  
switch in this position, it will be memorized  
into B.  
e
d
f
g
h
h[HDV/DV LED]  
In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for  
1Monitoring speaker (Ear pad)  
the video format being shot.  
A
: Switch into white balance mode memorized in  
A. If white balance is performed with the  
switch in this position, it will be memorized  
into A.  
In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni-  
tored.  
In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format  
being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video for-  
mat.  
X See page 69.  
When this dial turned upward or downward while the  
menu screen is displayed, the cursor (K) also moves  
upward or downward to allow selection of items in the  
menu. To change the setting value of the item, press this  
dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this dial  
upward or downward to change the setting.  
In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback  
sound.  
The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR  
SELECT switch e on page 18.  
HDV : Lights when the format is HDV.  
DV : Lights when the format is DV.  
PRST  
: Switch into white balance mode (3200K or  
(PRESET) 5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the  
CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.  
X See page 64.  
The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound  
level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various  
warning sounds superimposed on other sound.  
MEMO  
During  
a
system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.  
X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.  
FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or  
PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.  
X See page 69.  
In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly  
sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white bal-  
ance.  
X See page 86.  
X See “Alarm Sound” on page 87.  
0[ND FILTER] ND filter switch  
Switches the built-in ND filter.  
Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT  
LED item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.  
X See page 77.  
2Ear pad set screw  
Screw for adjusting the height of the ear pad.  
OFF : Turns the filter OFF (FILTER OFF)  
1
2
:
:
Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/4. (1/4ND)  
Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/16. (1/16ND)  
3[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control  
Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and ear-  
phone.  
iLCD door lock and release knob  
To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction  
toward the rear section.  
When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter  
is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”,  
this is fixed at “FAW”.  
4[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment  
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.  
X See page 41.  
jLCD door  
LCD monitor door.  
dStand  
When attaching the lens, slide the stand forward.  
CAUTION  
The LCD monitor is located on the inner side of the door.  
The LCD monitor can be viewed when this door is opened.  
The door can be turned to change the orientation of the  
LCD monitor, and it can be rotated so that it can be accom-  
modated in the main body of the camera.  
X See page 41.  
If you switch the ND filter while shooting is in progress, the  
picture may be disturbed or noise may occur in the audio.  
X See “Camera Settings” on page 45.  
5[PEAKING] Contour adjustment  
To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder  
image.  
CAUTION  
There is a risk that the camcorder will fall onto the viewfinder  
side when the lens is not attached, so leave the lens  
attached even if you are not using it.  
a[STATUS] Status/Menu button  
*
When the Focus Assist function is running, this control  
does not operate.  
Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi-  
tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a  
status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
The displayed status screen changes each time the but-  
ton is pressed.  
e[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch  
Switch that turns the power ON/OFF.  
When the power is OFF, POFF” is displayed in the LCD  
monitor or viewfinder.  
X See page 41.  
6[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button  
When you press this button during shooting, the area of  
focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to  
focus accurately.  
X See “Status Screens” on page 19.  
*
Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on  
again.  
Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the nor-  
mal screen mode displays the menu screen in the view-  
finder or on the LCD monitor. Pressing this button while  
the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor makes the menu screen disappear.  
X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.  
X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.  
7Clamp  
Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.  
14  
15  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
6Cassette cover  
8[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)  
Start and stop recording using this button.  
(This works together with the REC trigger button on the  
right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.)  
Left Side Section  
Top Section  
Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 17 located on the top  
section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the  
videocassette.  
5
6
2
3 4  
5
6
9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch  
CAUTION  
Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the  
[REC] trigger button 8. Use this to prevent unwanted  
recording.  
(The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens  
VTR trigger button are not locked.)  
7
8
To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of  
the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the cover open for  
extended periods of time.  
7
8
9
9
7Viewfinder connector (6-pin)  
Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.  
0SD memory card cover  
When you open this cover, you can insert and remove the  
SD memory card.  
X See “Inserting an SD Memory Card” on page 30.  
When an SD memory card is loaded  
4
3
8[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector  
switch  
Selects the CH-2 audio input connector.  
2
0
INPUT1  
: Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector  
0 into CH-2.  
: Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector  
0 into CH-2.  
1
b
a
0
1
You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on  
this camcorder.  
1[DC INPUT] DC connector  
Power input for 7.2 V DC accepts the supplied AC adapter.  
INPUT2  
You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.  
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.  
X See “AC Operation” on page 31.  
MEMO  
a[EJECT] Eject switch and LED  
Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocas-  
sette tape.  
2[LINE OUTPUT] Line output connector ()3.5mm)  
e
The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into  
CH-1 regardless of the setting.  
Output connector for audio signals.  
f
g
a
b
Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode.  
Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode.  
When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE  
sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR  
mode. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)  
The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.  
9[AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch  
This switch is used to select the input sound signal from  
INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.  
h
MEMO  
It takes  
a
few seconds before the videocassette is  
LINE  
: Set to this position when connected to audio  
equipment, etc. The reference input level is  
+4 dBs.  
ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject  
operation.  
i
j
k
l
c
d
MEMO  
Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette during  
the eject operation. This could result in damage.  
Alarm sound is not output.  
MIC  
: Set to this position when the dynamic micro-  
phone is connected.  
3[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 switch  
bOperation cover  
Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.  
Otherwise, keep this cover closed.  
Input/output signal and playback signal video from the  
IEEE1394 connector 4. Set this switch according to the  
format.  
MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone requir-  
ing +48 power supply (phantom micro-  
phone, etc.) is connected.  
V
1Viewfinder  
This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.  
HDV : For HDV format  
DV : DV format  
Displays the camera image and the playback picture.  
CAUTION  
MEMO  
2Eyepiece  
When connecting a component that does not require +48 V  
power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to  
MIC+48V before the component is connected.  
4[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)  
Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder  
screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.  
When the STOP button i is pressed in the Camera mode  
to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP,  
playback operations become possible.  
Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video compo-  
nent with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.  
X See “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 54.  
X See “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 56.  
3Eyepiece focus ring  
You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.  
MEMO  
c[BATTERY RELEASE] Battery pack lock release lever  
Slide this lever forward to remove the battery pack.  
You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V  
in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC menu  
screen.  
X See page 70.  
4Eyepiece mounting ring  
You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or  
backward by loosening this ring.  
5[VIDEO/Y, PB, PR] Video Signal Output Connectors  
(RCA)  
These are connectors for component or composite video  
signal output.  
The signal switches automatically depending upon the  
cables connected to these connectors.  
dBattery pack  
Attach the provided battery pack (BN-V428).  
X See “Battery Operation” on page 32.  
5Slide mounting ring  
You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by  
loosening this ring.  
0[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec-  
tors  
These are audio input connectors for connecting to an  
external audio device or microphone.  
6Clamp  
You can select the output signal using the OUTPUT  
TERMINAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu.  
You can also select whether or not to add a setup signal  
in the SET UP item. X See page 63.  
Attach the microphone cable here.  
Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch  
device to be connected.  
9
according to the  
7[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button  
When you press this button during shooting, the area of  
focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to  
focus accurately.  
Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2  
INPUT] switch 8.  
When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2]  
menu screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also dis-  
played in the video from the video signal output connec-  
tor. X See page 77.  
The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded.  
X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.  
aShoulder pad slide button  
Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.  
When you press this button, you can move the position of  
the shoulder pad b forward or backward.  
X See “Dubbing with AV Devices” on page 55.  
MEMO  
Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using  
them.  
bShoulder pad  
16  
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CAUTION  
Top Section (Cont’d)  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder  
When the power is turned on while the camera is in the FAS  
In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture,  
the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the follow-  
ing character displays.  
To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY  
button briefly.  
mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic  
adjustment of FAS is completed.  
All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the  
FAS mode is cancelled.  
e[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch  
This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and  
playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on  
page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.  
i[STOP] Stop button  
Press to enter the stop mode.  
CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output.  
BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed.  
When this setting is selected, the menu screen  
can be used to select whether the mixed sound or  
stereo sound should be output via the PHONES  
jack. (AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC  
menu screen)  
When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC  
menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio  
of CH-1 is output from the monitoring speaker.  
CH-2 : The CH-2 channel audio is output.  
Status screens (screens for checking the current cam-  
era settings)  
Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera  
mode)  
j[REW] Rewind button  
Press this button to rewind the tape.  
Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode ini-  
tiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)  
DISPLAY button  
Menu setting screens  
Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-  
back or forward search initiates reverse search.  
Alarm message display  
Safety zone display (only displayed in the Camera  
mode)  
k[PLAY/STILL] Play/still button  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
Press to start playback. Press to enter the still picture  
mode during playback, in the stop mode or in the search  
mode.  
Depending on the ambient temperature, if still image play-  
back mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 min-  
utes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode)  
During still picture playback and search mode, press this  
button to return to the normal playback mode.  
SHUTTER  
MEMO  
ND FILTER  
X See “Outputting Audio” on page 53.  
X See “AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen” on page 70.  
When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu  
screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also displayed in  
the video from the video signal output connector.  
2
1
MENU  
OFF  
CAUTION  
Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a  
switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be gener-  
ated and operation irregularities will occur.  
STATUS  
Status Screens  
Press the STATUS button while normal screen is displayed to  
show one of the status screens.  
The contents of the status display are divided into those for  
the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode.  
WHT.BAL  
AUTO  
AUTO  
*
If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play  
mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered  
with digital noise.  
f[DISPLAY] Display button  
STATUS button  
Each time you keep pressing the DISPLAY button about 2  
seconds, switch LCD monitor display and viewfinder dis-  
play.  
Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera  
mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1,  
2, 3, 4)  
l[FF] Fast forward button  
Press this button to fast forward the tape.  
CAMERA MODE (display example)  
Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates  
the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)  
g[VTR] VTR indicator  
One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.  
This indicator lights when the camera is in the VTR mode.  
To perform VTR playback or to input the HDV/DV signal  
from the IEEE1394 connector 4 on page 16, press the  
CAM/VTR button 5 on page13 to turn on this indicator.  
It flashes when the mode is being changed.  
(DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD100U, GY-  
HD101E.)  
Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-  
back or reverse search initiates forward search.  
MEMO  
When the STATUS button is pressed for 1 second or  
longer, the menu setting screen is displayed.  
To display the Status screen while the menu setting  
screen is displayed, press the STATUS button to return to  
the normal screen.  
STATUS 0  
STATUS 1  
h[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch  
This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.  
You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-  
finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2  
seconds.  
During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD moni-  
tor or the viewfinder.  
FAS mode works together with the auto iris and auto  
level control (ALC) modes and automatically adjusts to  
the optimal video signal level and white balance.  
The audio recording level sets to automatic adjustment  
mode.  
STATUS 2  
STATUS 4  
Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to  
camera video.  
VTR MODE  
(display example)  
SMOOTH TRANS mode does not run. X See page 64.  
Auto iris mode operates even if the lens iris mode switch  
is set to the manual position.  
The gain changes continuously until it reaches the maxi-  
mum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also  
changes continuously.  
When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return to  
their previous modes.  
STATUS 3  
STATUS  
18  
19  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)  
No.  
Item  
Contents  
2
VTR mode indication  
STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode)  
REC : During recording  
PLAY : During playback  
Status Screens in the Camera Mode  
FF  
: During fast forward  
1
REW : During rewind  
STL  
: During still picture playback mode  
FWD : During playback in forward direction (FWD1: About ×2 speed, FWD2: About ×5 speed, FWD3:  
About ×10 speed)  
REV : During playback in reverse direction (REV1: About ×2 speed, REV2: About ×5 speed, REV3:  
9
About ×10 speed)  
STOP : Stop mode (Tape protect mode)  
EJECT : Cassette being ejected  
8
7
6
5
4
- - -  
: No tape loaded  
3
Indication of date and time  
LCD BRIGHT indication  
Indicates the date and time.  
Whether or not the date and time should be displayed as well as the display style are set on the TIME/  
DATE menu.  
When the brightness of the monitor screen is adjusted with the LCD BRIGHT button, the date and time  
indications and the VTR mode indication 2 are turned off and the LCD BRIGHT indicator is displayed.  
(Example)  
2
3
STATUS 0 Screen  
BRIGHT +5 ••••+•••••O  
Numeric value: Any of –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5.  
STATUS 0  
Event Indication  
1
4
5
Indication of Black operation  
B : Displayed when the black stretch or black compress settings are other than NORMAL.  
When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the  
change is made.  
Indication of skin tone detail SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON.  
color operation  
Setting Status  
Contents of Indications  
GAIN 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB  
6
Indication of Iris level opera- I : Displayed when the AE LEVEL setting is other than NORMAL  
tion  
Gain value was changed  
7
8
9
Indication of FAW operation  
Gain operation indication  
FAW : Indicated when Full Auto White Balance is ON.  
Gain value reached the ALC  
FULL AUTO was turned ON/OFF  
ZEBRA was turned ON/OFF  
Shutter speed value was changed *1  
GAIN ALC  
* dB : Indicates gain value when gain is other modes than 0 dB and ALC.  
FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF  
ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF  
Indication of various function FOCUS  
operations SKIN AREA : Blinks while the skin detail color area is displayed.  
: Displayed when the Focus Assist function is ON.  
SHUTTER 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120,  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,1/4000, 1/10000  
ALC  
FAS  
S
: Displayed when ALC function alone is ON.  
: Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting function is ON.  
: Displayed when the SHUTTER function is ON.  
Variable shutter speed value was changed *1 V. SHUTTER 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0  
Shutter was turned OFF  
SHUTTER OFF [1/**] *4  
White balance value was changed  
(Example)  
WHITE BAL A <3200K>  
Numeric value: Any of 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 4300, 5200, 5600, 6500,  
8000  
FILTER value was changed  
FILTER OFF, FILTER ND 1 [1/4ND], FILTER ND 2 [1/16ND]  
AE LEVEL –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3  
AE LEVEL value was changed *2  
BLACK gain value was changed *2  
BLACK NORMAL  
BLACK STRETCH 1, 2, 3  
BLACK COMPRESS 1, 2, 3  
PRESET TEMP. value was changed *2 *3  
HEADER REC is running  
WHITE BAL PRST <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRST <5600K>  
HEADER REC  
FOCUS ASSIST was turned ON/OFF  
Timecode was set to zero reset  
FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF  
TC ZERO PRESET X See page 40.  
REC LOCK switch was turned ON/OFF  
REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED X See page 17, 9 REC LOCK switch.  
A REC command was sent from the IEEE1394 TRIGGER TO HDV, TRIGGER TO DV  
connector  
Other Displays  
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79-81.  
X See “Warnings and Responses” on page 85.  
*1 The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. X See page 69.  
*2 Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 - 3 buttons. X See page 69.  
*3 Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is set to PRST (PRESET).  
*4 “ ** ” depends on the video format.  
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21  
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
No.  
Item  
Contents  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)  
5
Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio is  
dication  
recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.)  
48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen is set to 48 K. (Audio is  
recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.)  
1
2
X See page 70.  
3
6
7
Audio level meter indication  
Displays the CH-1, CH-2 audio level meters.  
Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu.  
X See page 72.  
Standard audio level indication The level at which audio is recorded on the tape is indicated by “O”.  
–20 dB, –12 dB  
X See “AUDIO REF.LEVEL” on page 70.  
7
0
–20 dB  
–12 dB  
4
O
O
O
O
CH-1  
CH-2  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O ••+  
O ••+  
9
8
6
5
STATUS 1 Screen  
8
9
Iris indicator display  
Iris F-value indication  
M: Iris set higher than normal  
b: Iris set to normal  
N: Iris set lower than normal  
STATUS 1  
In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items.  
Indicates the F-number of the connected lens.  
OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE  
It is not displayed when the lens is removed. For some lenses, no display appears.  
The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.  
X See page 71.  
No.  
Item  
Contents  
1
VIDEO FORMAT display  
Displays the currently selected video format.  
Allows you to select the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 62.  
You can switch this display ON/OFF using the FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
0
Filter position indication  
Indicates the current filter position.  
No display: FILTER OFF  
ND1: FILTER ND1 (1/4ND)  
ND2: FILTER ND2 (1/16ND)  
2
Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.  
(UB) indication  
(Example) Time code TC 00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
Colon (:) when non-drop frame mode  
Dot (.) when drop frame mode  
The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the FILTER item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.  
X See page 71.  
User’s bits UB FF EE DD 20  
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
Whether the time code or user’s bits should be shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the  
LCD door.  
3
Remaining tape indication  
Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)  
This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.  
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.  
When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.  
* The remaining tape indication is to be regarded only as a guide.  
* When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape  
time appears.  
4
Voltage indication  
(Example) 7.0V: Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.  
22  
23  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
Status Screen in VTR MODE  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
9
STATUS 2 Screen  
STATUS 3 Screen  
7
8
STATUS 2  
This screen displays the camera setup statuses.  
Event display is not available while this screen is displayed.  
No.  
Item  
VIDEO FORMAT display  
Contents  
Indication  
Indication Contents  
F CAM1 [********], CAM2 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME X See page 79–81.  
1
Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode.  
You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
FILE  
FILE  
A F symbol is displayed when a menu setting read from LOAD FILE was changed.  
The display disappears when the setting is saved using STORE FILE.  
MEMO  
FULL AUTO  
GAIN  
ON, OFF  
This camcorder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format. “INVALID TAPE!” is dis-  
played in the event display area 4.  
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC  
2
3
Time code (TC) and user’s bits Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode.  
SHUTTER  
(When STEP is selected)  
(UB) display  
You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
OFF, 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,  
1/4000, 1/10000  
(When VARIABLE is selected)  
1/24.01 - 1/1998.0  
X See page 72.  
You can select to display either the time code or the user’s bits using the TC DISPLAY switch in the LCD  
door.  
(Displayed when FAS or ALC mode is selected)  
Remaining tape time  
Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)  
EEI  
This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.  
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.  
When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.  
* The remaining tape indication is to be used only as a guide.  
* When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape  
time appears.  
*The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format. X See page 69.  
WHITE BAL  
AE LEVEL  
FILTER  
A<##00K>, B<##00K>, PRESET<##00K>, FAW  
–3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3  
OFF, ND1 (1/4ND), ND2 (1/16ND)  
ZEBRA  
60-70%, 70-80%, 85-95%, OVER 95%, OVER 100%  
REMAIN  
Displays the remaining tape (minutes) and the type of tape (Ex: 60MIN (Y))  
Y (Mini DV Videocassette)  
4
5
Event display  
Displays messages related to VTR operations. X See page 85-86.  
AUDIO  
Displays the audio sampling frequency and the audio level adjustment mode (Ex: 32K (CH1 Z CH2 a) Z (for AUTO  
Audio sampling frequency in- The audio sampling frequency used for the recording is displayed during playback.  
mode) a (for MANUAL mode)  
dication  
(32 K, 48 K, 44.1 K)  
6
7
Audio level meter indication  
Displays the audio level meters during playback.  
Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
X See page 72.  
STATUS 3  
Displays a list of setting statuses for USER1, 2, and 3 as well as LENS RET item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen.  
X See page 69.  
Events are not displayed while these statuses are being displayed.  
VTR mode indication  
Time/Date indication  
Indicates the VTR operation status  
STBY, STOP, PLAY, REC, FF, REW, FWD, REV, STL, - - - (No tape loaded), SLOW: During variable play-  
back in forward direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)  
(SLOW+1: About ×0.1 speed, SLOW+2: About ×0.2 speed, SLOW+3: About ×0.5 speed)  
During variable playback in reverse direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)  
(SLOW–1: About ×–0.1 speed, SLOW–2: About ×–0.2 speed, SLOW–3: About ×–0.5 speed)  
Indication  
USER1  
USER2  
Indication Contents  
NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1, B.STRETCH2, B.STRETCH3, B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2,  
B.COMPRESS3, AE LEVEL+, AE LEVEL–  
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Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind.  
During recording, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed.  
(GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)  
Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE  
menu screen. X See page 76.  
USER3  
NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1, B.STRETCH2, B.STRETCH3, B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2,  
B.COMPRESS3  
LENS RET  
STATUS 4  
RET, FOCUS ASSIST  
When the date and time have not been set, the following indication appears.  
- -/- -/- - - -: - -: - -  
This screen only displays VTR mode indication, date and time, event display and alarm indications.  
Whether or not date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.  
X See “Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen” on page 37.  
*
9
0
Voltage indication  
(Example) 7.0V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.  
Audio Lock indication  
Displayed when the audio signal from DV recording or playback is locked to the video signal.  
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25  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder (VF) display are on or off  
depending on whether the LCD monitor is open or closed as  
well as normal or inverted, as shown below.  
Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)  
Auto White Balance Indication (Camera  
mode only)  
The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation  
are displayed during the auto white balance adjustment oper-  
ation.  
LCD Monitor Status  
LCD Display  
VF Display  
ON  
LCD Closed  
Normal LCD  
Inverted LCD  
Normal LCD  
Inverted LCD  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
LCD Open  
OFF  
X See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 43.  
OFF  
DISPLAY button  
MEMO  
You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-  
finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2  
seconds.  
Menu Setting Screen  
Screen used for making various settings.  
The Menu Setting Screen appears when the STATUS button  
is pressed for 1 second or more.  
After you set up the function that switches the display  
between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding  
down the DISPLAY button, the display mode is cancelled  
by the LCD monitor open/close and normal/inverted oper-  
ations.  
If the LCD monitor is closed inside the camcorder with the  
screen in the normal display orientation, holding down the  
DISPLAY button does not work.  
Normal LCD  
LCD BRI  
AUD  
GH  
T
CAM  
TC  
/VTR  
X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 60.  
IOSELECT  
CH  
-1  
CH  
-2  
AU  
DIS  
PLA  
T
O
Y
MA  
GEN  
E.  
NU  
TC  
UB  
FRE  
RE  
REG  
E
C
EN  
Inverted LCD  
LCD open 40° or  
more  
LCD close less  
than 40°  
TOP MENU screen (Camera mode)  
Alarm Message Display  
The following alarm messages are displayed while the  
STATUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or  
a STATUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.  
If an alarm is generated while the STATUS 2, 3 screen is  
shown, the STATUS 0 screen returns to display the alarm.  
X See page 85.  
When an abnormality occurs in the VTR, a warning mes-  
sage with an error code is displayed.  
X See page 85-86.  
Alarm display area  
Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only)  
The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and  
CENTER MARK item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen. X See page 71.  
In addition, the safety zone display is on or off depending on the REC item setting and the ASPECT item setting in the VIDEO  
FORMAT menu screen, as shown below.  
SAFETY ZONE  
CENTER MARK  
OFF  
-
4:3  
14:9  
16:9  
16:9+4:3  
OFF ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
REC  
DV-60I  
ASPECT  
DV-24P  
DV-24PA  
DV-50I  
4:3  
Cannot be selected  
16:9  
DV-25P  
HDV-SD60P  
HDV-SD50P  
HDV-HD30P  
HDV-HD25P  
HDV-HD24P  
[16:9]  
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PREPARATIONS  
PREPARATIONS  
Basic System  
Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided)  
1. Loosen the mount ring.  
SHOULDER BELT  
2. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the  
mount.  
3. Tighten the mount ring.  
4. Connect the cable connector.  
5. Clamp the lens cable.  
Pin  
Hole  
COMPONENT CABLE  
RCA pin  
EARPHONE  
COMPOSITE CABLE  
RCA pin  
MONITOR  
CAUTION  
Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete  
tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed  
back focus.  
Set the GY-HD100’s power switch to “OFF” before the  
zoom lens is attached or detached.  
MICROPHONE  
MV-P615U  
MV-P618U  
AUDIO CABLE  
Stereo-mini RCA pin  
3P  
Clamp  
FOCUS MANUAL UNIT  
*1 HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)  
HZ-FM15 (CANON)  
Attaching the Microphone (Provided)  
Connect the provided microphone to the microphone holder.  
Provided microphone is a phantom microphone.  
1. 3.  
Knob  
2.  
Microphone  
MICROPHONE  
1. Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to  
1/3 ZOOM LENS  
Th13 × 3.5BRMU (FUJINON)  
GY-HD100  
loosen it and open the microphone holder.  
2. Place the microphone in the microphone holder.  
Place the microphone toward the front to prevent it from  
interfering with the cassette cover.  
Microphone  
holder  
3. Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to  
Wide Converter  
WCV-82SC  
secure the microphone.  
BATTERY  
BN-V438  
1/3 ZOOM LENS  
Th16 × 5.5BRMU (FUJINON)  
BATTERY  
BN-V428  
4. Connect the microphone cable to the INPUT1 or INPUT2  
input connector on the GY-HD100.  
FOCUS MANUAL UNIT  
*1  
5.  
Clamp  
DC cable (2m)  
5. Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.  
AC  
AC ADAPTER  
6. Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phan-  
GY-HD100  
STANDARD PACKAGE  
ZOOM SERVO UNIT  
HZ-ZS13B  
tom microphone.  
X See page 46.  
DV VTR  
Mount Converter  
(1/2-1/3)  
AMC-12  
1/2 ZOOM LENS  
S14 × 7.3B12U (FUJINON)  
S17 × 6.6BRM (FUJINON)  
S20 × 6.4B12U (FUJINON)  
YH16 × 7K12U (CANON)  
YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON)  
IEEE1394 CABLE  
6P-6P  
BR-HD50  
4.  
INPUT1, 2 connector  
CARRYING CASE  
Non-linear Editing SYSTEM  
TRIPOD  
TP-P300  
How to Attach the Viewfinder  
To attach the viewfinder, slide it in the direction of the arrow.  
DOLLY  
TP-P205  
Knob  
To take off the viewfinder, pull the knob in the direction of the  
arrow as you slide the viewfinder.  
Taking off the viewfinder  
*1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16×5.5BRMU or S14×7.3B12/U zoom lens.  
Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990).  
For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer.  
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29  
PREPARATIONS  
PREPARATIONS  
Inserting an SD Memory Card  
AC Operation  
By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menu  
settings and camera settings for this camcorder.  
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.  
Check that the POWER switch is OFF.  
The GY-HD100 is operable with AC power supply or battery  
pack.  
Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply.  
POWER lamp  
Cutout  
1. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-  
HD100 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect the  
DC cable from the AC adapter to the DC IN connector of  
the GY-HD100 as shown in the illustration.  
Inserting an SD Memory Card  
To plug outlet  
1. Open the SD memory card cover.  
2. Face the cutout end of the SD memory card inward and  
insert it in the direction of the arrow.  
2. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD100 to ON. Power  
DC OUT  
connector  
DC IN  
connector  
is supplied to the VTR section and the camera.  
AC adapter  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Be sure not to touch the metal connector area of the SD  
memory card.  
When using the DC cable make sure to connect the end  
of the cable with the ferrite core to the AC adapter.  
Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is  
being performed.  
Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the  
power source voltage, power sources generating noise,  
such as ripples or power sources with lower voltage.  
SD memory card cover  
Ferrite core  
3. Close the SD memory card cover.  
Taking out the SD memory card  
1. Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow.  
DC cable  
The SD memory card comes out slightly.  
2. Pull the SD memory card straight out.  
Attach the supplied core filter (gray) as shown in the diagram  
on the right to reduce unwanted electromagnetic emission.  
About SD Memory Cards  
When you use an SD memory card that was either just pur-  
chased or formatted on a device other than this camcorder,  
format it on this camcorder.  
z Attach the core filter as shown in the diagram on the left to  
this unit as near as possible.  
X See page 81.  
Core filter (gray)  
Recommended SD memory cards  
Panasonic: 32 MB or more  
Charging the Built-in Battery  
The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and  
time and the time code data.  
You can write-protect the card so that saved files are not  
mistakenly erased. Set the switch on the side of the SD  
memory card to the “LOCK” position.  
The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the  
GY-HD100 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually  
LOCK switch  
discharges while the GY-HD100 is disconnected from  
a
power supply. The battery will be fully discharged when the  
GY-HD100 is not used for about three months, in which case  
the set date and time and time code data are reset.  
In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the  
date and time and time code data again.  
However, it is possible to use the GY-HD100 even if the built-  
in battery is discharged but the date and time and time code  
data cannot be recorded.  
About the Viewfinder Cable  
To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to  
attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure on the  
left.  
z Attach the core filter (black) as close to the camcorder as  
possible, as shown in the figure.  
How to charge  
1. Connect the provided AC adapter to the GY-HD100 and  
an AC outlet or mount  
HD100.  
a
charged battery on the GY-  
2. Set the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 to “ON” or  
“OFF” (charging takes places with the POWER switch set  
to either of the positions.)  
3. Leave the equipment in this condition for about 4 hours.  
The built-in battery will remain charged for about  
months after being charged for about 4 hours.  
3
Core filter (black)  
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PREPARATIONS  
PREPARATIONS  
Remaining Battery Power Display  
Operating Time with Battery Pack  
Battery Operation  
When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approxi-  
mate continuous operating time is as follows  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Before use the battery pack should be charged using the pro-  
vided AC Adapter.  
AC outlet  
AC cord  
Battery Pack  
BN-V428  
Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C)  
Approx. 40 minutes  
Approx. 60 minutes  
*
Be sure to pull the DC cable out of the AC adapter when  
you charge the battery.  
BN-V438  
Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of  
the battery pack, charging conditions and the operating  
environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the above  
for approximate reference times.  
1. Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.  
The POWER lamp illuminates.  
AC adapter  
Battery pack  
2. While pushing the battery pack down, slide it in the direc-  
tion of the arrow to mount it on the AC Adapter. Charging  
starts, and the CHARGE lamp blinks green. It changes to  
light steadily when charging is completed.  
Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environ-  
ment.  
Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and  
LCD are used frequently.  
CHARGE lamp 1  
POWER lamp  
When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the  
following warnings will be generated.  
Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor  
When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS  
2, 3 screen in the Camera mode)  
3. When charging is completed, remove the battery pack by  
sliding it in the opposite direction of the mounting direc-  
tion.  
CHARGE lamp 2  
Precautions for the Battery Pack  
When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a  
cool, dry place.  
Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE displayed.  
Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-  
Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be  
subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a  
car, etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten  
service life.  
FRONT and BACK TALLY lamp on camera: Blinks  
Monitoring loudspeaker and PHONES jack: Alarm sound  
HD100  
If the DC cable is connected to the GY-HD100, unplug the  
cable.  
MEMO  
When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the  
operating time will be shortened.  
If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even imme-  
diately after recharging, the service life of the battery pack  
is nearly finished.  
1. Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the  
After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-  
HD100 automatically stops operation if the battery power  
operation is continued.  
GY-HD100.  
2. While pressing the battery pack against the GY-HD100,  
slide it downward to attach it to the GY-HD100.  
Battery Recharge Times  
Purchase a new battery pack.  
Recharging time of  
a single pack  
Successive recharging  
time of two packs  
Battery pack  
Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-  
Recharging  
Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it.  
Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could  
result in reduced battery capacity.  
Connector  
HD100  
BN-V428  
BN-V438  
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min  
Approx. 4 hr. 20 min  
Approx. 6 hr. 40 min  
Approx. 8 hr. 40 min  
Battery  
pack  
Ensure that the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 is set to  
OFF.  
When charged at temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and  
25°C (77°F).  
When charging battery packs after a long storage period,  
charging time will be longer than indicated above.  
When two battery packs are attached, they will be  
recharged in the order that they are attached.  
If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete  
recharging, or recharging without discharging, once dis-  
charge the battery pack completely, then recharge it to  
restore the battery capacity.  
1. While sliding the battery pack lock release lever, slide the  
battery pack upward to remove it.  
If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature  
raised immediately after use, recharging may not be per-  
formed completely.  
Perform charging in an environment where the tempera-  
ture is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 20°C (68°F)  
to 25°C (77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging.  
If the environment is too cold, charging may not complete.  
CAUTION  
Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking  
place.  
Lock release lever  
MEMO  
Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operat-  
ing with a battery pack.  
The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is  
connected or disconnected while operating with a battery  
pack.  
• The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is  
disconnected.  
• Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio sig-  
nal are muted.  
When operation is continued with DC input after the bat-  
tery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER  
switch to OFF after the DC power is applied. Then switch  
ON again.  
If the GY-HD100 is left with the battery pack attached, a  
small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER  
switch on the GY-HD100 is set to OFF.  
Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD100 is not  
going to be used.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Turning the Power ON  
Loading/Unloading the Cassette  
REC/SAVE  
Tape window  
switch  
CH-1 BOTH CH-2  
MONITOR SELECT  
ON OFF  
FULL AUTO  
DISPLAY  
VTR  
EJECT switch  
VTR indicator  
Cassette holder  
VF BRIGHT  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
SHUTTER  
ND FILTER  
LCD BRIGHT  
CAM/VTR  
2
1
-
+
MENU  
OFF  
AUDIO SELECT  
TC  
GNE.  
FREE  
REC  
CH-1  
CH-2  
DISPLAY  
TC  
UB  
AUTO  
MANU  
STATUS  
REGEN  
WHT.BAL  
AUTO  
CH-1  
AUTO  
CH-2  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
ON  
OFF  
POWER switch  
POWER  
REC  
Cassette cover  
CAM/VTR button  
Cassette Loading  
Unloading the Cassette  
Turning the Power ON  
Turning the Power OFF  
Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.  
1. Turn the POWER switch to ON.  
To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing  
accidental erasure to the “REC” side.  
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1. Place the GY-HD100 in the record-standby or STOP  
2. When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop  
mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until  
the videocassette cover opens completely.  
The unit turns on in Camera mode.  
mode.  
Remove any the tape slack before loading.  
2. Set the POWER switch to OFF.  
The operation differs according to whether the unit is in the  
Camera mode or in the VTR mode.  
The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR  
button.  
When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays the  
following statuses.  
1.Turn the POWER switch ON.  
The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes.  
A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is  
ejected.  
3. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC  
IN connector. (When the camera is not going to be used  
for a longer period.)  
2.Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of the camcorder  
to the side.  
The videocassette cover opens automatically and a video-  
cassette tape can be inserted.  
3. The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens.  
Take out the videocassette tape.  
CAUTION  
Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is  
taking place.  
3.Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder.  
With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the  
back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center  
back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go.  
4. Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the  
While the mode is being switched : Flashing  
In VTR mode  
In Camera mode  
direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.  
: Lit  
: Off  
Confirm that the “STBY” or “STOP” indication is shown in  
the VTR operation mode indication area before the power  
is turned off.  
Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF  
during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning  
the power on again.  
CAUTION  
4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the  
When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly  
as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed  
properly, it becomes half-locked and the camcorder can-  
not function.  
Camera mode  
direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.  
The GY-HD100 enters the Camera mode. The camera  
image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100  
enters the record-standby mode automatically. “STBY” is  
displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the  
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press  
the REC/VTR trigger button to start recording.  
After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds until  
recording can begin or the camcorder can enter stop  
mode.  
Always set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnect-  
ing the power supply.  
If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in  
again as far as it will go to lock it.  
If the power is on, the modes are as shown below.  
Do not turn the battery pack or AC power supply OFF  
while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.  
Do not slide the EJECT switch while recording is in  
progress.  
REC/SAVE switch  
MODE  
REC  
SAVE  
STOP mode  
REC INHIBIT is displayed  
on the LCD monitor and in  
the viewfinder.  
If you slide the EJECT switch while recording is in  
progress, the tape is ejected.  
*
Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.  
Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP  
button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indica-  
tor to indicate “STOP”.  
Camera  
VTR  
Record-standby mode  
Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long  
time.  
Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage.  
Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the  
eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will  
cause damage.  
VTR mode  
STOP mode  
The GY-HD100 enters the VTR mode. The camera image  
will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni-  
tor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100 enters  
the stop mode.  
“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication  
area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector.  
(GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Setting the Date and Time  
Setting and Displaying the Date and Time  
1.  
TIME/DATE menu screen  
1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen.  
The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered  
Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DATE  
2. mSeetntuhescdraeteena. nd time.  
by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data con-  
tinue to count even when the power is switched off.  
The blinking digit is the one to be set.  
The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD mon-  
itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accor-  
dance with the settings made on the menu screen.  
3.  
1When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit  
moves to the next digit.  
2When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the  
blinking digit changes.  
When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value  
becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value  
becomes smaller.  
3Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to  
set the day, month, year, hours, minutes.  
The digits indicating seconds cannot be set.  
4Press the SHUTTER dial in sync with a time signal to  
enter the date and time precisely.  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
SHUTTER dial  
SHUTTER  
ND FILTER  
Setting the Date and Time Style  
The date and time are set on the menu screen.  
When setting while observing on a monitor connected to the  
connector, set the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2]  
menu screen to ON.  
2
1
MENU  
OFF  
STATUS  
2.  
WHT.BAL  
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.  
AUTO  
CH-1  
AUTO  
CH-2  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
STATUS button  
2. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to dis-  
2.  
play the TOP MENU screen.  
CLOCK ADJUST menu screen  
3. When all the settings are completed, rotate the SHUTTER  
dial to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item, and  
then press the SHUTTER dial.  
ON  
OFF  
Date  
3. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
TC/UB/CLOCK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial in  
the direction of the camera body.  
POWER  
REC  
The TIME/DATE menu screen returns.  
4. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen appears.  
1.  
POWER switch  
methods.  
4. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
Press the STATUS button  
TIME/DATE item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
or  
The TIME/DATE menu screen appears.  
Set the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen  
to ON.  
4.  
5.  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the  
EXIT item on the TOP MENU screen before pressing the  
SHUTTER dial.  
5. Make settings on the TIME/DATE menu screen. (This  
Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen  
includes display style, etc.)  
Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the  
screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE  
menu screen.  
Time (Hour:Min)  
DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the date.  
YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day)  
1. Display the TIME/DATE menu screen.  
1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU  
screen.  
MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year)  
DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year)  
TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12-  
hour or 24-hour clock system.  
SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of  
seconds should be displayed on the  
screen.  
2Select the TIME/DATE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK  
menu screen.  
2. Set the TIME/DATE menu screen.  
DISPLAY item  
: Sets whether or not date and time  
should be displayed.  
TIME/DATE menu screen  
TIME SHIFT  
: Adds time to the built-in clock (time  
compensation) and displays it. The  
adjusted time is also recorded on the  
tape.  
Set to ON to display the indications.  
DISPLAY MODE : Sets the video output mode in  
item  
which date and time should be dis-  
played.  
1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
BARS  
: Displayed when outputting the color  
bar.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.  
CAM  
: Displayed when outputting the color  
camera image.  
Date  
Time  
2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and  
then press the SHUTTER dial.  
BARS+CAM  
:
Date and time are always displayed.  
DISPLAY STYLE : Sets the style in which the date and  
item  
DATE+TIME  
DATE  
TIME  
The setting area stops blinking and the setting is  
entered.  
time are displayed.  
: Date and time are displayed.  
: Date only is displayed.  
: Time only is displayed.  
MEMO  
The TIME STYLE, SEC DISPLAY, DATE STYLE and TIME  
SHIFT items can also be set and changed after the date and  
time have been set.  
Display of date and time in the various operation modes.  
In Camera mode  
: The date and time of the internal  
clock are displayed.  
In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the  
tape are displayed.  
In VTR stop mode  
: The last read date and time values  
are displayed.  
When an HDV/DV sig- : Displays the date and time of the  
nal is input from the HDV/DV input. (GY-HD100U/GY-  
IEEE1394 connector  
HD101E only)  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Displaying Time Code  
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape  
The GY-HD100 records SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBU-  
standard (PAL) time codes and user’s bits. In the play mode  
or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bits  
are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
The GY-HD100 also incorporates a time code reader. There-  
fore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby  
mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape  
and record time codes in continuation of the existing data.  
The recorded user’s bit data are identical to the user’s bit data  
recorded on tape.  
Setting  
1.  
LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen  
Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN.  
MEMO  
Time code data cannot be output through the unit’s con-  
nectors.  
The time code framing mode automatically becomes the  
mode (drop frame or non drop frame) already recorded on  
the tape.  
*
However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in  
scene accuracy.  
The time codes or user’s bits can be shown on the LCD mon-  
itor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as fol-  
lows. (Status screen)  
To enable this function, set the time code related switches as  
follows before starting recording.  
Setting  
Presetting and Recording of Time Code  
1. Set the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen to  
ON.  
The time codes from the internal time code generator can be  
recorded at the time of recording scenes.  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen  
(FRAME RATE: 60/30)  
Time codes or user’s bit data are displayed on the STA-  
TUS screen.  
The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on  
whether the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT  
menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”.  
2.  
2. Whether time codes or user’s bit data should be displayed  
is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the LCD  
door.  
To preset the Time Code, make the following settings.  
TC GENE. switch  
Set to REC or FREE.  
TC  
UB  
: Time codes are displayed.  
: User’s bit data is displayed.  
Framing mode:  
Drop frame/  
Non-drop setting  
REC  
: The data preset in the time code generator  
runs only during recording.  
Use this setting if it is necessary to record  
continual time codes across different scenes.  
Time code input entered the IEEE1394  
connector (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)  
Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or  
stop mode displays the DV input time code data or user’s  
bit data from the IEEE1394 connector on the STATUS  
screen.  
*
However, approximately ±1-frame varia-  
tions may occur in scene accuracy.  
TC DISPLAY switch TC GENE. switch  
FREE  
: The time code starts to run from the time it is  
preset in the time code generator.  
DTCG : The time code data from the IEEE1394 connector  
DUBG : The user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen  
(FRAME RATE: 50/25)  
To return to display of the original time code or user’s bit,  
press the STOP button. (Display of the normal time code  
or user’s bit is also restored by performing VTR opera-  
tion.)  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30)  
Use the DROP/NON DROP item to select the framing  
mode for the time code generator.  
Time code indication  
(Example)  
Time code indication  
00:00:00:00  
DROP  
: The time code generator’s running method is  
set the drop frame mode.  
MEMO  
Use this setting when placing emphasis on  
the recording time.  
User’s bits indication  
FF EE DD 20  
To record DV input time cord and user’s bit from the  
IEEE1394 connector, set the TC DUPLI. [DV] item on the  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to ON.  
NON  
DROP  
: The time code generator’s running method is  
set to the non drop frame mode.  
X See page 74.  
Use this setting when placing emphasis on  
the number of frames.  
To maintain the continuity of time code data, use with the  
TC GENE. switch set to REGEN mode when recording  
DV input signal from the IEEE1394 connector.  
There is no timecode display for HDV input.  
MEMO  
STATUS 1 screen  
Drop frame/Non-drop frame mode  
In the NTSC system, the actual number of frames per 1 sec-  
ond is approximately 29.97 frames, but per time code 30  
frames are processed. To compensate for this difference,  
the mode called “drop mode” drops frame 00 and 01 for  
every minute not divisible by 10.  
CAUTION  
A time code with a duration of more than 2 hours may not be  
displayed correctly by DV components for general con-  
sumer use, as some of these lack the capability to display  
longer time codes.  
The “non-drop frame mode” is when no frames are dropped  
and the actual time shift neglected.  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 50/25)  
Whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded can be  
selected with the UB REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK  
menu screen.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Presetting and Recording of Time Code (Cont’d)  
Screen Adjustment  
LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be  
adjusted.  
Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the  
PEAKING volume  
LCDBRIGHT  
LCD monitor  
With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD  
door.  
button  
It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in down-  
ward direction.  
When turned 180° upward direction, the LCD monitor can  
be viewed from the lens side (vertically inverted image).  
Time code (hour, min, sec, frame)  
Adjusting the LCD monitor  
180° up  
PEAKING:  
Presetting time cord data  
The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/  
CLOCK menu screen.  
Presetting user’s bit data  
The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on  
the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor.  
LCD BRIGHT:  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
90° down  
LCD lock release lever  
The method for setting is the same as the method for setting  
the time code described above.  
1.Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.  
X See page 73.  
Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen.  
The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alpha-  
betic letters from 0 to F for each digit.  
2.Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).  
LCD CONTRAST:  
1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with TC  
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD monitor.  
To record user’s bit data, set the UB REC item to ON.  
PRESET, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
CAUTION  
The first digit of the time code blinks.  
The blinking digit is the one to be set.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
It is not possible to set all the digits of the user’s bit data to  
“F”.  
Reading of the data during playback will not be possible for  
an all-F setting.  
2When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit  
changes.  
Direction of the Viewfinder  
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.  
Eyepiece focusing ring  
3When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the  
blinking digit changes.  
When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value  
becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value  
becomes smaller.  
Eyepiece  
Diopter Adjustment  
Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s  
Bit Data  
This is performed with the TC or UB PRESET item on the TC/  
UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Performed separately for the time  
code and the user’s bit data.)  
Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen  
image is clearly visible.  
VF BRIGHT volume  
PEAKING volume  
Adjustment of the Viewfinder Screen  
4Repeat the procedure described in 2 and 3 above to  
set the desired value for all digits.  
PEAKING:  
1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
TC or UB PRESET item, and then press the SHUTTER  
dial.  
Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder  
screen.  
VF BRIGHT:  
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.  
Sliding securing ring  
5After setting the frame digit, press the SHUTTER dial to  
make EXECUTE blink. The setting values are confirmed  
when the SHUTTER dial is pressed again.  
To cancel the setting, select CANCEL and press the  
SHUTTER dial.  
2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select ZERO PRESET as the  
setting value, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.  
X See page 73.  
3.When all the digits are set  
MEMO  
Press the STATUS button to return to the normal  
screen  
VF CONTRAST:  
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.  
When a menu screen is not being displayed, you can zero  
reset the time code data by simultaneously holding down  
the USER2 button and the STOP button for about 1 second.  
or  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with  
the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER  
dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
MEMO  
The screen size of the viewfinder can be changed by select-  
ing the desired size with the ASPECT item on the VIDEO  
FORMAT menu screen (4:3 or 16:9).  
Viewfinder mount base  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Back Focus Adjustment  
White Balance Adjustment  
It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached  
for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the  
telephoto and wide-angle positions.  
Since the color of light (color temperature) varies depending  
on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white bal-  
ance when the main light source illuminating the subject  
changes.  
Iris mode switch  
It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more  
than 3 meters from the camera.  
The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star  
chart.  
White Balance Adjustment  
Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored  
in memories AUTO A and AUTO B.  
ND filter  
Adjustment procedure  
1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual).  
1. Set the following switches.  
2. Set the zoom mode to M (Manual).  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Set the IRIS mode switch of the lens to A (Auto).  
Set the FULL AUTO switch to OFF.  
3. Open the iris by turning the iris ring.  
If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a  
darker place.  
WHT.BAL  
switch  
2. Set the ND filter switch according to the current lighting.  
4. Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum tele-  
POWER switch  
3. Set the WHT.BAL switch to A or B.  
AWB button  
photo position.  
4. Place a white object near the center of the screen under  
the same lighting conditions as the target subject and  
zoom in to fill the screen with white.  
5. Bring the subject into focus.  
6. Set the lens to maximum wide-angle.  
7. Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob.  
5. Press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button.  
8. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for  
“AUTO WHITE A,  
B
OPERATION” is displayed in the  
the best possible focus.  
viewfinder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit  
operates.  
When correct white balance is obtained, the approximate  
color temperature is displayed together with “AUTO  
WHITE A, B OK” for about 5 seconds.  
9. Repeat steps 4. through 8. about three times for fine  
adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the  
telephoto position and the wide-angle position.  
10.Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the  
ring.  
During operation  
Result message  
Error messages  
If the adjustment ends abnormally, an error message, as  
described below, blinks for about 5 seconds.  
NG: OBJECT (Improper object)  
Displayed when there is not enough white color on an  
object or the color temperature is not suitable.  
Replace the color temperature conversion filter or use  
another white object and re-adjust the white balance.  
ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination)  
Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi-  
nation and then re-adjust the white balance.  
ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination)  
Displayed when the light is excessively bright. Decrease  
the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance.  
Improper object  
Insufficient illumination  
Siemens star chart  
Full Auto White Balance (FAW)  
The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automati-  
cally as the lighting condition changes.  
Excessive illumination  
CAUTION  
This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the  
white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and  
out of places under different lighting conditions.  
Setting procedure  
The FAW function can be activated with the FAW item on  
the SWITCH MODE menu screen. The FAW function can  
be allocated to one of the white balance switching switches  
A, B, or PRESET.  
Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as  
metal, etc., as this may result in improper white balance  
adjustment.  
The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot pro-  
vide optimum white balance with a subject outside the  
FAW adjustment range, for example when it contains only  
a single color or not enough white color.  
The accuracy of the FAW (Full Auto White balance) is  
inferior to that of the Auto white balance.  
When the power is turned on with the FAW mode  
selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjust-  
ment to be completed.  
X See page 69.  
Do not shoot within this interval.  
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SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING  
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING  
Setting the Video Format  
Camera Settings  
Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the  
REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
1. Set the switch positions.  
A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB).  
B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or B.  
SHUTTER dial  
Setting the FRAME RATE Item  
2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side).  
1. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second.  
3. Select the ND filter.  
The TOP MENU screen is displayed.  
ND FILTER  
Suitable Location  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the  
VTR indicator  
OFF OFF  
Indoors, dark outdoors  
VIDEO FORMAT.. item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
1
2
1/4ND  
Outdoors under clear sky  
The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen is displayed.  
1/16ND  
Outdoors under extremely clear sky  
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the  
FRAME RATE item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial.  
The setting for the selected item flashes and can be  
changed.  
4.  
3.  
“CHANGE THE SYSTEM” is displayed on the screen.  
4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the  
STATUS button  
SHUTTER dial.  
1.  
A
The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set.  
Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE-  
CUTE flashes.  
B
CAM/VTR button  
5. Push the SHUTTER dial.  
“REBOOT! SYSTEM CHANGE” is displayed on the  
screen and after a few seconds the system is rebooted.  
Setting the REC Item  
Set the REC item using the same steps as for the FRAME  
RATE item.  
Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection  
The screen size of recorded images can be selected with the  
ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
X See page 62.  
MEMO  
ASPECT item  
4:3  
4:3 TV  
If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system  
is rebooted.  
To record using the standard screen, set ASPECT to 4:3.  
To record using the 16:9 screen, set ASPECT to 16:9.  
The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed  
when the REC item setting is switched.  
About the Motion Smooth Function  
When you set the MOTION SMOOTH item on the CAMERA  
PROCESS [2/2] menu screen to ON with the REC item set to  
HDV-HD30P, HDV-HD25P or HDV-HD24P, the video can be  
played back more smoothly than with normal progressive  
video. X See page 66.  
16:9 TV  
MEMO  
When you set the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT  
menu to HDV format, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9  
and “[16:9]” is displayed.  
16:9  
4:3 TV  
In the SAFETY ZONE item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu  
screen, you can display the safety zone for a standard  
screen as well as a 16:9 screen in the viewfinder or LCD  
monitor.  
X See page 71.  
When the ASPECT item is set to 4:3, the screen that is  
displayed may differ depending on the 16:9 television you  
are using.  
16:9 TV  
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SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING  
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING  
CAUTION  
Audio Input Signal Selection  
When the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to MIC, be sure to  
check that the microphone is connected to the INPUT1/2  
connector. If the microphone is not connected, increasing  
the audio level could cause noise from the input connec-  
tor to be recorded on the tape. When the microphone is  
not connected to the INPUT1/2 connector, set the AUDIO  
INPUT switch to “LINE” or turn down the audio level con-  
trol.  
The GY-HD100 is provided with the INPUT1 connector and  
the INPUT2 connector for audio input.  
CH-2 INPUT switch  
Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2  
connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to be  
recorded in CH-2.  
Selecting the CH-2 channel input con-  
In the FULL AUTO mode, the audio level volume cannot  
be adjusted with the audio level controls on the CH-1 and  
CH-2.  
nector  
Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch.  
AUDIO INPUT  
switch  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
: Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector  
into CH-2.  
: Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector  
into CH-2.  
MEMO  
The reference level for audio recorded on the tape can be  
set with the AUDIO REF. LEVEL item on the AUDIO/MIC  
menu screen. (–20 dB or –12 dB) The level will change for  
both CH-1 and CH-2.  
MEMO  
The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-  
1 regardless of the setting.  
Monitoring Audio during Recording  
The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop  
mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or  
earphone.  
Selecting the audio signal input  
Select the sound to be input to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 con-  
nector using the AUDIO INPUT switch.  
The setting is made for each of INPUT1 or INPUT2 connec-  
tor.  
Monitor  
speaker  
Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONI-  
TOR SELECT switch.  
LINE  
: Set to this position when connected to audio  
equipment, etc.  
CH-1  
: The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.  
MONITOR SELECT FULL AUTO switch  
switch  
BOTH : The sound input to the CH-1 and CH-2 channels  
is output mixed.  
The reference input level is +4 dBs.  
: Set to this position when using a dynamic micro-  
phone.  
MIC  
MONITOR  
volume  
CH-2  
: The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.  
The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring vol-  
ume.  
The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the  
case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.  
An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached  
or when the battery is running down.  
MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone (phan-  
tom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power sup-  
ply is connected.  
CAUTION  
When connecting a component that does not require +48 V  
power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to  
MIC+48V before the component is connected.  
*
Do not increase the audio monitoring volume exces-  
sively; otherwise howling with the camera microphone  
may occur.  
MEMO  
CH-1/CH-2  
AUDIO SELECT switch  
CH-1 audio input  
level volume  
PHONES jack  
MEMO  
You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V  
in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC menu  
screen.  
CH-2 audio input level  
volume  
When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the fol-  
lowing settings to output stereo sound.  
1Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to BOTH.  
2Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC  
menu screen to STEREO.  
When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC menu  
screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1 is out-  
put from the monitoring speaker.  
The volume of the alarm tone is set with the ALARM VR  
LEVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen. (OFF/  
LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH)  
STATUS 1 screen  
Adjusting Audio during Recording  
For each audio channel, use the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT  
switch to select whether the audio level adjustment should be  
set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.  
Adjusting the audio input level control  
The audio input level can be adjusted manually when the GY-  
HD100 is in the record, record-standby or stop mode.  
1. Set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel  
whose audio level that you want to adjust manually to  
MANUAL.  
Audio level  
2. Rotate the audio input level control corresponding to the  
audio input level to be adjusted.  
Indicator level (reference)  
Adjust so that the peak level does not exceed the –3 dB  
point when a loud sound is input.  
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SHOOTING OPERATION  
SHOOTING OPERATION  
Basic Recording Operation  
Checking Recorded Contents in Record-  
Standby Mode (Recording Check Function)  
This function is available only when the GY-HD100 is in the  
standby mode.  
In standby mode, about 5 seconds of the last part of the con-  
tent recorded in DV format can be played back, and about 7  
seconds when the content was recorded in HDV format can  
be played back.  
The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni-  
tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the video  
signal output connectors.  
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.  
The unit turns on in camera mode.  
FRONT TALLY lamp  
2. Start recording.  
Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD100 to  
start recording.  
Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp and  
BACK TALLY lamp light red.  
MEMO  
The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps  
flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT TALLY  
and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.  
X See page 77.  
The video image from the VTR section is shown on the  
LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or on the monitor connected  
to the video signal output connectors.  
VTR mode indication  
1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the  
camera lens section.  
The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content  
recorded in DV format is played back, and about 8 sec-  
onds of the content recorded in HDV format is played  
back. After playback, the camcorder returns to standby  
mode at the position on the tape where the RET button  
was pressed.  
CAUTION  
The unit enters the stop mode automatically at TAPE END.  
If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode switches to  
the tape protect mode.  
FOCUS ASSIST  
button  
POWER switch  
If you continue to hold down the RET button, up to about  
18 seconds of content recorded in DV format and up to  
about 20 seconds of content recorded in HDV format can  
be rewound and played back.  
X
See “OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 77. (LONG  
PAUSE TIME item)  
REC trigger button  
1.  
RET button  
If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly and  
repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immediately  
after the trigger button is pressed, the GY-HD100 may not  
enter the record mode.  
To remedy this condition set the POWER switch to OFF  
and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power  
on again.  
A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be  
guaranteed if a recording is ended by turning the POWER  
switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the bat-  
tery pack.  
Trial-shooting is always recommended before recording  
important events to confirm the recording is satisfactory.  
The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens’ iris if  
the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved  
abruptly during recording.  
Pressing the REC/VTR trigger button during playback  
will put the unit in REC standby mode. The camera will  
automatically return to recording mode after playback.  
BACK TALLY lamp  
CAUTION  
This function does not work when using RET button is  
used as FOCUS ASSIST button.  
This function does not work when the GY-HD100 is in the  
stop mode.  
During recording check, the following indication will appear  
if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc.  
“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is shown on the LCD  
monitor or in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4  
screen is displayed.)  
If the Record-Standby Mode Continues  
Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged  
The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from  
the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 min-  
utes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS [1/2]  
screen menu. X See page 77.  
RET  
button  
When the record-standby mode has continued for about 5  
minutes or  
3
minutes, the GY-HD100 automatically stops  
drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode)  
In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode  
indication on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder screen.  
(STATUS 1 screen)  
To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the  
REC/VTR trigger button.  
About the Focus Assist Function  
When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus  
is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus  
accurately.  
X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 71.  
You can also set this function from the RET button.  
X See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69. (LENS  
RET item)  
VTR trigger button  
About the QUICK REC START Mode  
If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after  
the videocassette is inserted, the mode becomes the  
QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of  
recording.  
However, when shooting starts in the middle of the tape, a  
blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked  
smoothly with the previous image.  
The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after about  
3 seconds.  
To return to the record-standby mode from the tape protect  
mode, press the RET button.  
CAUTION  
This function does not work when using RET button is used  
as FOCUS ASSIST button.  
Also, the time code does not continue. (Some overlap may  
also occur.)  
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SHOOTING OPERATION  
SHOOTING OPERATION  
2. Setting the HEADER REC menu screen.  
HEADER REC Function  
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen  
1Select the menu item.  
When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and  
the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal  
and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance. When the recording is completed, the unit enters the Record-  
Standby mode. The time code value at the Record-Standby position becomes the time code specified in advance. (HEADER  
REC function)  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with  
the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.  
2Changing the setting value.  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and  
then press the SHUTTER dial.  
In the case of the TC DATA item and the UB DATA item,  
the blinking digit position moves when the SHUTTER  
dial is pressed. When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the  
value of the blinking digit changes. After all the digits  
have been set and the SHUTTER dial is pressed, EXE-  
CUTE starts blinking. Press the SHUTTER dial once  
more to confirm the set value.  
Settings related to the HEADER REC function, such as whether the HEADER REC function should be enabled, the HEADER  
REC execution duration, and the time code value setting when the HEADER REC recording is completed, etc., are made on  
the HEADER REC menu screen.  
The HEADER REC function is executed under the following circumstances:  
CAM/VTR button: Set to CAM mode.  
In the Record-Standby or Stop mode  
HEADER REC menu screen  
Record-Standby mode  
Tape beginning  
3. To terminate the setting, press the STATUS button.  
Executing the HEADER REC Function  
The START KEY item on the HEADER REC menu screen  
should be set to STOP+REC.  
HEADER REC  
Normal recording  
(Example) 30 sec  
(Example) 30 sec  
1. Load the cassette and engage the Record-Standby mode  
Color bar video signal  
Test tone (1 kHz)  
(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)  
Black video signal  
Mute audio (No sound)  
(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)  
2. Worhthilee pSrteospsminogdteh.e STOP button, press the REC/VTR trig-  
ger button.  
Time code, user’s bits recording  
Time code, user’s bits recording  
The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and  
HEADER REC operation starts from the beginning of  
the tape.  
After HEADER REC recording is performed for the  
specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is  
engaged automatically.  
During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is  
shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.  
Time code:  
The value specified on the HEADER  
REC menu screen.  
Time code:  
User’s bits:  
User’s bits:  
Cursor  
Item  
Set value  
The value specified on the HEADER  
REC menu screen- HEADER REC time  
(Example) 23:59:00:00  
The value specified for the UB  
DATA item on the HEADER REC  
menu screen.  
The value specified for the UB  
PRESET item on the TC/UB/  
CLOCK menu screen.  
(only when set to REC RUN or  
FREE RUN mode)  
(Example) 00:00:00:00  
3. After HEADER REC recording is completed and the  
Record-Standby mode is engaged, normal recording  
starts when you press the REC/VTR trigger button.  
HEADER REC menu screen contents  
When the TC GENE. switch is set to either REC or  
REGEN, the time code value at the start of the  
HEADER REC menu screen.  
Item  
Function/Initial Setting  
START KEY  
Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the  
STOP button is pressed.  
MEMO  
DISABLE  
STOP+REC  
:
:
HEADER REC operation is not executed.  
HEADER REC operation is executed.  
To stop during HEADER REC operation, press the REC/  
VTR trigger button or the Stop button.  
The HEADER REC menu screen cannot be opened dur-  
ing HEADER REC recording.  
HEADER REC operation is accepted even during loading  
of the cassette tape.  
The test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) recorded in the color bar  
section will be recorded unrelated to the setting for the  
TEST TONE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen.  
The time code preset on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen  
becomes invalid when HEADER REC recording is per-  
formed.  
The user’s bits following completion of HEADER REC  
recording will be the user’s bits value set on the TC/UB/  
CLOCK menu screen.  
TC DATA  
Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER  
REC.  
EXECUTE  
ZERO PRESET: Resets all time codes to zero “0”.  
CANCEL Clears the set time code.  
The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP/NON DROP item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the value  
set for this item.  
:
Confirms the set time code.  
:
During HEADER REC  
The menu screen is not displayed during HEADER REC  
recording.  
UB DATA  
Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.  
EXECUTE  
ZERO PRESET: Resets all user’s bits data to zero “0”.  
CANCEL  
:
Confirms the set user’s bits.  
:
Clears the set user’s bits.  
The running of the time code following completion of  
HEADER REC recording will be in accordance with the  
setting of the TC GENE. switch.  
How to set the HEADER REC menu screen  
MEMO  
1.Display the HEADER REC menu screen.  
The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
FREE RUN: Continuous running.  
1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU  
BARS TIME  
Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec  
steps)  
[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]  
REC RUN or REGEN: Runs only during REC.  
Camera images are not output to the LCD monitor, view-  
finder or video output during REW mode when the  
HEADER REC operation begins.  
screen.  
2Select the HEADER REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK  
menu screen.  
BLACK TIME  
PAGE BACK  
Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)  
[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]  
The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.  
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51  
PLAYBACK MODE  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Playback Procedure  
Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the  
LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output  
connector.  
Following loading of the tape, the built-in head cleaner will  
emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
The data recorded for the date and time or time code on  
the tape can be shown on the screen. To enable or dis-  
able the display is selected on the menu screen:  
Outputting Audio  
Setting  
Confirm that the GY-HD100 is in the VTR mode.  
(VTR indicator: On)  
1. Display the AUDIO menu screen.  
Display of date and time : TIME/DATE menu screen  
STOP button  
PLAY/STILL button  
Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen.  
Display of time code  
: LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen  
2. Set the AUDIO menu screen.  
MONITOR  
SELECT  
switch  
VTR indicator  
AUDIO MONITOR Items  
Fast-Forward, Rewind  
Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the  
MIX  
STEREO  
: Outputs mixed audio  
: Outputs stereo audio  
PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items  
tape. Press the REW button in the stop mode to rewind the  
tape.  
(VTR mode only)  
CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2)  
REW button  
FF button  
SHUTTER  
dial  
recorded during shooting.  
*
“SWITCH TO VTR MODE” is displayed and the function  
does not work if the “FF” or “REW” buttons are pressed  
when Camera mode is in the stop mode.  
MIX  
: To reproduce the sound recorded during  
shooting (CH-1, CH-2) and the after-  
recorded sound (on CH-3 and CH-4)  
simultaneously.  
MEMO  
The GY-HD100 can play back the following two types of vid-  
eocassettes:  
Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewind-  
MiniDV videocassette  
DVCAM videocassette  
Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.  
ing.  
CH3/4  
: To reproduce the sound after-recorded  
on CH-3 and CH-4.  
STATUS  
button  
MEMO  
3. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.  
When the tape approaches the end during fast forwarding  
or rewinding, the tape speed decelerates to protect the  
tape.  
The time required for fast forwarding and rewinding may  
become longer when used in a cold environment. This is  
not a malfunction.  
Refer to Table 1 below to make the setting.  
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.  
CAM/VTR button  
4. Either of the following operations returns you to the nor-  
2.Set the unit to the VTR mode.  
mal screen.  
Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.  
Press the STATUS button  
AUDIO menu screen  
*
Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.  
Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP  
button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indi-  
cator to indicate STOP.  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item  
and press the SHUTTER dial.  
Search  
MEMO  
3.Load the recorded videocassette correctly.  
Press the FF button in the play mode or still mode to  
search the tape in the forward direction. Playback takes  
place while fast forwarding.  
Pressing the REW button executes search of the tape in  
the reverse direction. Playback takes place while rewind-  
ing.  
(Each press on the button switches the speed to ×2, ×5,  
and ×10.)  
Press the PLAY/STILL button to resume normal playback.  
Press the STOP button to stop.  
The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels  
when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed.  
The GY-HD100 records audio on the two channels CH-1  
and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of  
DV input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only))  
When the GY-HD100 is used for playback of a tape that was  
recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3  
and CH-4 channels, the PB AUDIO CH [DV] item on the  
AUDIO menu screen must be set.  
When the videocassette is loaded, the unit enters the  
Stop mode.  
4.Open the operation cover on the upper section of the unit.  
Slide the operation cover to the side to open.  
5.Press the PLAY/STILL button.  
Playback starts.  
6.Press the PLAY/STILL button to stop playback tempo-  
rarily.  
After-recording on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels is not possi-  
ble.  
The unit enters the still mode.  
7.To re-start playback, press the PLAY/STILL button.  
MEMO  
8.To stop playback or the still mode, press the STOP button.  
To output sound during the search, set the SEARCH  
AUDIO [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen to ON.  
Block noise may appear in the picture or the image may  
freeze during the search.  
MEMO  
*
In HDV format, you can only select the settings within the bold frame.  
CH1/2 MIX CH3/4  
L/R:CH1+CH3  
Table 1  
In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the  
LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or through the video output  
connector.  
When the still picture mode or stop mode has continued  
for a while, the unit automatically switches to the tape pro-  
tect mode.  
PB AUDIO CH [DV]  
MONITOR  
SELECT  
AUDIO MONITOR  
-
CH-1  
L/R:CH1  
L/R:CH3  
BOTH  
MIX  
STEREO  
L/R:CH1+CH2  
L:CH1 R:CH2  
L/R:CH1+CH2+CH3+CH4 L/R:CH3+CH4  
L:CH1+CH3 R:CH2+CH4 L:CH3 R:CH4  
Tape protect mode  
: Drum rotation is stopped in order  
to protect the tape.  
CH-2  
-
L/R:CH2  
L/R:CH2+CH4  
L/R:CH4  
Noise may appear in the picture in the still mode.  
When the automatic tracking function is activated at the  
start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in  
the playback image.  
This unit does not allow manual tracking adjustment.  
When playing back a tape that was recorded on another  
unit, digital noise may appear during playback.  
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53  
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
Connecting the Video Signal Cables  
Dubbing with AV Devices  
By connecting the video signal output terminal and the LINE  
OUTPUT terminal on this camcorder to an AV device, analog  
signal dubbing is possible.  
Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable  
To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to  
attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on the  
left.  
1.  
Clamp filter  
IEEE1394 switch  
Composite cable  
or  
1. Connect the cables.  
Component cable  
IEEE 1394  
HDV  
DV  
Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as possi-  
ble, as shown in the figure.  
Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the cam-  
corder.  
Use the provided cable for the audio cable.  
To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure  
to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure  
on the left.  
Wind once  
IEEE 1394  
HDV  
Signal flow  
DV  
Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as  
possible, as shown in the figure.  
DV  
HDV  
: DV format  
: HDV format  
2. Turn both devices on.  
CAUTION  
Recording unit  
3. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.  
Connect the cables and set the switches with the power on  
the device OFF.  
Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.  
LINE  
OUTPUT  
connector  
4. Set the video output.  
Set the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 62.  
Composite and Component Connections  
The video signals output from the video signal output connec-  
tors on this camcorder (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR) are as described  
below, depending on the settings for the OUTPUT TERMI-  
NAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
HDV PB OUTPUT item:  
Set the video format to be output from the video output  
terminal during tape playback.  
Signal flow  
1.  
Audio cable  
PB TAPE item:  
Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape  
video format or play back only a particular format.  
Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.  
AUTO  
: Automatically switches to a composite or  
component signal, depending on which  
cable is connected to the video signal  
output terminal and outputs the signal.  
: Outputs a composite signal regardless of  
which cable is connected to the video sig-  
nal output connector.  
: Outputs a component signal regardless  
of which cable is connected to the video  
signal output connector.  
IEEE 1394  
Composite cable  
OUTPUT TERMINAL item:  
HDV  
DV  
Set either component or composite output.  
Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.  
COMPOSITE  
COMPONENT  
5. Set the audio output. X See page 53.  
Clamp filter  
Set the AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X See page 70.  
AUDIO MONITOR item:  
Set stereo audio or mixed audio.  
PB AUDIO CH [DV] item:  
Set the audio channel to be output.  
Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.  
Output signal when AUTO is set  
Component cable  
Connector (G: Unconnected F: Connected  
)
Output  
Signal  
6. Insert the videocassettes.  
VIDEO/Y  
PB  
PR  
F
F
G
G
4.  
GY-HD100  
: Insert the recorded videocassette.  
: Insert the videocassette to be  
dubbed to.  
F
F
F
F
F
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
OFF  
VIDEO FORMAT menu screen  
Recording unit  
G
F
G
7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on the GY-HD100 to start  
playback.  
None of the above  
8. Start recording on the recording unit.  
For details, see the instructions to the unit used for  
recording.  
In addition, you can use the PB TAPE item to set whether to  
automatically detect the video format of the playback tape or  
only play back a particular format when playing back a tape.  
X See page 63.  
9. When dubbing is completed.  
Stop recording on the recording unit, and then press the  
STOP button on the GY-HD100 to stop playback.  
CAUTION  
Be careful not to apply excess force to the video signal out-  
put terminal when connecting or disconnecting the cable.  
This will cause poor contact or failure.  
5.  
AUDIO menu screen  
Displaying Alarms  
C H A N G E 1 3 9 4 S W I T C H  
CHANGE 1394 SWITCH  
Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format  
from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the  
IEEE1394 switch are different.  
Set the IEEE1394 switch so it matches the video format.  
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USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
When Using the GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E  
as Recording Unit  
(Dubbing From Another Videocassette)  
HDV/DV Dubbing  
1.  
Connecting the GY-HD100 to another video component  
equipped with HDV/DV connector (IEEE1394 standard) using  
a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital sig-  
nals with high picture quality and high-quality sound.  
IEEE1394 switch  
1.  
1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.  
IEEE1394 switch  
IEEE 1394  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
HDV  
: When dubbing in DV format  
: When dubbing in HDV format  
IEEE 1394  
Using the GY-HD100 as the playback unit  
(Dubbing to another video)  
HDV  
DV  
2. Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.  
3. Turn ON both units.  
1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the cam-  
4. Place the GY-HD100 in the VTR MODE.  
Recording unit  
corder.  
Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.  
DV  
HDV  
: When dubbing in DV format  
: When dubbing in HDV format  
5. Set the frame rate.  
2.  
Set the FRAME RATE item (60/30, 50/25, 24) on the  
VIDEO FORMAT menu to match the HDV/DV signal  
frame rate input from the IEEE1394 connector.  
X See page 62.  
IEEE1394 cable  
Signal flow  
2. Connect the IEEE1394 cable.  
2.  
3. Turn both devices on.  
IEEE1394 cable  
Signal flow  
CAUTION  
4. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.  
Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV  
or DV.  
Start recording after making sure that both devices are  
properly connected.  
6. Set the time code and user bit recording.  
Set the TC DUPLI. [DV] item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu  
screen. (Only for DV format)  
Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.  
CAUTION  
5. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu  
Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV  
or DV.  
screen.  
OFF  
: Records the TC/UB set in the  
camcorder.  
X See page 63.  
Start recording after making sure that both devices are  
properly connected.  
Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape  
video format or play back only a particular format.  
Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.  
6.  
ON  
: Records the TC/UB for the  
IEEE1394 input.  
Date and time data : Records the data sent from the  
playback device.  
5.  
6. Insert a videocassette tape.  
This camcorder  
Recording unit  
: Recorded videocassette tape  
: Videocassette you want to dub  
VIDEO FORMAT menu screen  
MEMO  
7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on this camcorder to start  
In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded  
regardless of the setting.  
playback.  
8. Start recording on the recording device.  
See the recording device user manual for more informa-  
tion.  
7. Insert the videocassettes.  
GY-HD100  
: Insert the videocassette to be  
dubbed to.  
9. When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the recording  
device, press the STOP button on the camcorder, and  
stop the playback.  
Playback unit  
: Insert the recorded videocassette.  
8. Start playback on the playback unit.  
For details, see the instructions to the unit used for play-  
back.  
MEMO  
The playback picture from the playback unit appears on  
the GY-HD100’s LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.  
Switch the IEEE1394 switch when the camcorder is OFF.  
When you dub still images, they are low resolution  
images. Noise may also enter the audio.  
9. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD100 to  
TC/UB  
start recording.  
Operations may differ depending on the features and  
specifications of the connected device, and operations or  
data exchange may not be possible even if the devices  
are connected.  
To temporarily pause the recording, press the REC or  
VTR trigger button.  
To restart the recording, press the REC or VTR trigger  
button again.  
If noise appears on the screen or the audio cuts out, re-  
connect the IEEE1394 cable or turn the GY-HD100 on  
again.  
If you turn the power to the device connected to the  
IEEE1394 connector on and off or switch the video input,  
noise may occur in the audio. If you perform this type of  
operation, set the speaker volume as low as possible on  
the audio device connected to the camcorder.  
Recording may not be possible in some cases even if the  
recorder is equipped with a IEEE1394 connector.  
10.When dubbing is completed.  
Press the REC/VTR trigger button or the STOP button on  
the GY-HD100 to stop recording, and then stop playback  
on the playback unit.  
MEMO  
Depending on the player, sound may not be heard momen-  
tarily from this unit when switching modes from STILL to  
PLAY.  
Date and Time  
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USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
MENU SCREENS  
Backup Recording  
Menu Screen Configuration  
The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the  
TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose.  
The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY-  
HD100’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.  
Backup Recording of the GY-HD100’s  
Camera Image and Sound Through the  
IEEE1394 Connector  
1.  
IEEE1394 switch  
The GY-HD100’s camera image and sound can be recorded  
for backup on another component that is equipped with  
IEEE1394 connector.  
The FILE MANAGE menu screen can be used to store the menu setting contents on the GY-HD100 or SD memory card.  
IEEE 1394  
HDV  
DV  
Connections  
Backup unit  
Use the GY-HD100 as the master unit.  
Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a IEEE1394  
cable.  
Master unit  
GY-HD100  
Settings  
Master unit (GY-HD100)  
IEEE1394 cable  
Signal flow  
1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.  
DV  
: When backup in DV format  
: When backup in HDV format  
CAUTION  
HDV  
Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV  
or DV.  
2. Place in Camera mode.  
TOP MENU screen (CAM)  
Start recording after making sure that both devices are  
properly connected.  
3. Set the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on the OTHERS [2/2]  
menu screen. X See page 78.  
Backup unit  
OTHERS [2/2] menu screen  
Place in HDV/DV signal input mode.  
*
Depending on the used component, it may be necessary  
to set “REMOTE SELECT”.  
When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording func-  
tion to OFF.  
Insert the tape and set to STOP or REC PAUSE status.  
Operation  
Start and stop of recording on the backup unit takes place in  
accordance with the operation of the REC/VTR trigger button  
on the master unit.  
(Depending on the GY-HD100 or the backup unit, the image,  
audio, and/or time code may deviate from what they should  
be at the points where the recording is started or stopped.)  
TOP MENU screen (VTR)  
MEMO  
When the backup recording is started, the “TRIGGER TO  
DV” or “TRIGGER TO HDV” indication is shown on the  
LCD or in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds.  
When the Series Recording function of BR-HD50 is used,  
the GY-HD100’s 1394 REC TRIGGER item should be set  
to OFF.  
If the backup device is equipped with a feature to record  
time codes input from the IEEE1394 connector (TC  
DUPLICATE feature), time code data the same as on the  
master side can be recorded.  
When using BR-HD50 as a backup device and switching  
GY-HD100 from the playback mode to the record mode,  
noise will be noticed on the monitor output screen of BR-  
HD50 (backup will be correctly recorded).  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
Setting Menu Screens  
TOP MENU Screen  
Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder screen.  
Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD100 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the  
VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not displayed.  
USER1 USER2 USER3 button  
If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen is  
set to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor  
connected to the video signal output connector.  
Item  
Function  
VIDEO FORMAT..  
Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.  
SHUTTER  
dial  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.  
CAMERA OPERATION.. Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.  
• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.  
SHUTTER  
2. Set the mode of the GY-HD100 with the CAM/VTR button.  
ND FILTER  
(Camera mode or VTR mode)  
2
1
CAMERA PROCESS..  
Displays a menu screen for adjustments of the picture quality of the camera image.  
It consists of two screens.  
MENU  
3. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer.  
OFF  
DV  
The ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen and SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen can be displayed through the CAM-  
ERA PROCESS menu screen.  
• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.  
The TOP MENU screen appears.  
4. Select the menu screen to be set.  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER  
dial.  
STATUS  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).  
WHT.BAL  
AUTO  
AUTO  
SWITCH MODE..  
AUDIO/MIC..  
Displays the menu screens related to the camera switch functions.  
• This item is only displayed when in camera mode.  
STATUS button  
The selected menu screen appears.  
Displays a menu screen related to audio.  
5. Select the menu item on the menu screen.  
• In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
Cursor  
Menu screen  
LCD/VF..  
Displays a menu screen for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and for  
adjustments of the picture quality of LCD monitor.  
Camera mode: It consists of three screens.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking,  
and the setting can now be made.  
VTR mode: It consists of two screens.  
6. Change the setting.  
TU/UB/CLOCK..  
Displays a menu screen for setting the time code, user’s bit data, date and time.  
The ways that the date and time are recorded together with the display style are set here.  
The TIME/DATE menu screen and CLOCK ADJUST screen can be displayed through the TC/UB/CLOCK menu  
screen.  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then  
press the SHUTTER dial.  
The setting area stops blinking and the setting is  
entered.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.  
To change multiple items, repeat the procedures in steps  
5. and 6. above.  
OTHERS..  
Displays a menu screen for setting other functions and to display the hour meter.  
It consists of two screens.  
7. Return to the TOP MENU.  
FILE MANAGE..  
Displays the FILE MANAGE menu screen.  
TOP MENU screen  
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the  
PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the pro-  
cedures in steps 4. to 7. above.  
Saves the menu screen settings as a file on the camcorder or an SD memory card, or reads the menu screen settings  
saved in the file. It is also possible to reset the menu settings to default settings or initialize (format) an SD memory  
card.  
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.  
Item  
Setting  
To save the set contents in FILE, select the FILE MANAGE  
menu screen and perform the operations for saving to file.  
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.  
EXIT  
The normal screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is aligned with this item.  
8. To return to the normal screen after completing the set-  
tings, use either of the following methods.  
Press the STATUS button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (K)  
with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
MEMO  
While the menu screen is being displayed, the USER1,  
VIDEO FORMAT menu screen  
USER2 and USER3 buttons can also perform menu oper-  
ations.  
USER1 button: Raises the cursor (K)/Changes the set-  
ting  
USER2 button: Lowers the cursor (K)/Changes the set-  
ting  
USER3 button: Confirms the menu item/Confirms the set-  
ting  
The menu screen is not displayed when switching  
between Camera and VTR mode (VTR indicator flashes).  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen  
HDV PB OUTPUT  
Sets the video format to be output from the video output connector during tape playback.  
You can set this when the OUTPUT TERMINAL item is to “COMPONENT” or “AUTO” and you have a component  
output connection.  
*
This is not displayed in VTR mode.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Sets the frame rate for shooting.  
You can set the following, depending on the FRAME RATE item.  
FRAME RATE  
U model  
60/30  
50/25  
24  
E model  
60/30  
50/25  
24  
CANCEL  
EXECUTE  
Setting  
NATIVE  
Description  
FRAME RATE  
: Shoots at 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/30p.  
: Shoots at 576/50p, 720/25p.  
: Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown), 480/24p advance mode (2:3:3:2 pulldown), 720/24p.  
Outputs the signal being recorded on the tape.  
60/30  
50/25  
24  
720P  
1080I  
480P  
NTSC  
576P  
PAL  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 720p and outputs it.  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 1080i and outputs it.  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480p and outputs it.  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480i and outputs it.  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576p and outputs it.  
Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576i and outputs it.  
: Shoots at 480/60p, 720/30p.  
: Shoots at 576/50i, 576/50p, 576/25p, 720/25p.  
: Shoots at 720/24p.  
: Cancels the settings.  
: Executes the settings.  
60/30  
24  
50/25  
MEMO  
CAUTION  
• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted. X See page 44.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.  
If you convert video recorded in HDV format to DV format or vice versa and output it, the colors may change.  
REC*  
Sets the video format for shooting. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)  
You can set the following according to the FRAME RATE.  
PB TAPE  
Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.  
Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.  
AUTO  
DV  
HDV  
: During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back.  
: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DV format is played back.  
: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in HDV format is played back.  
: During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back.  
Setting  
DV-60I  
Description  
FRAME RATE  
DV format Shoots using a 480/60i signal.  
(U model Only)  
DVCAM  
HDV-SD60P HDV format Shoots using a 480/60p signal.  
HDV-HD30P HDV format Shoots using a 720/30p signal.  
HDV-SD50P HDV format Shoots using a 576/50p signal.  
HDV-HD25P HDV format Shoots using a 720/25p signal.  
60/30  
MEMO  
If you play back a tape containing both DV and HDV formats, the video signal is disturbed when the signal is  
switched.  
50/25  
OUTPUT TERMINAL  
Sets the signal to be output from a video signal output connector (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR).  
AUTO  
DV-50I  
DV format Shoots using a 576/50i signal.  
DV format Shoots using a 576/25p signal.  
DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown).  
DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:3:2 pulldown).  
(E model Only)  
(E model Only)  
(U model Only)  
: Automatically switches to a composite or component signal, depending on the status of the cables  
connected to the video signal output connectors, and outputs it.  
DV-25P  
DV-24P  
DV-24PA  
COMPOSITE : Outputs a composite signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal  
output connectors.  
(U model Only) 24  
COMPONENT : Outputs a component signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal  
HDV-HD24P HDV format Shoots using a 720/24p signal.  
output connectors.  
Output signals when AUTO is set  
CANCEL  
EXECUTE  
: Cancels the settings.  
: Executes the settings.  
Connector (G: Unconnected F: Connected)  
Output Signal  
MEMO  
VIDEO/Y  
PB  
PR  
F
F
G
G
• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched.  
• On the E model, the video format is fixed at HDV-HD24 when the FRAME RATE item is set to “24”. “[HDV-HD24]”  
is displayed.  
F
F
F
F
F
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
OFF  
G
F
G
ASPECT*  
Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)  
4:3  
16:9  
: Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
: Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
None of the above  
The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video.  
CAUTION  
MEMO  
If you output video recorded in HDV format using a composite signal, the colors may change.  
• When the format setting is HDV, the REC item is fixed at 16:9. “[16:9]” is displayed.  
• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the ASPECT item setting is switched.  
SET UP  
Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector.  
* You can also select a setup signal for IEEE1394 signal input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)  
0.0%  
7.5%  
: No setup signal is added.  
: A setup signal is added.  
Initial settings: U model: 7.5% E model: 0.0%  
MEMO  
When the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, this item is not displayed.  
The setup signal may be fixed at “0.0%” depending on the menu settings on the camcorder as well as the cables  
connected to it. In this case, “[0.0%]” is displayed.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen  
CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen  
The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.  
The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)  
The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
AE LEVEL  
For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.  
Increase value: Increases level.  
Decrease value: Decreases level.  
MASTER BLACK  
Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.  
Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.  
[Settings: –3, –2, - NORMAL (0) - 2, 3]  
Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.  
[Settings: MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]  
ALC MAX  
Sets the maximum “ALC” value to automatically change the signal intensity level depending on the brightness.  
[Setting: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB]  
DETAIL  
Adjusts the contour (detail) sharpness level.  
Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.  
Decrease the number : Softens the contour.  
PRESET TEMP.  
Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is in the PRST  
(PRESET) position.  
OFF  
: Does not function.  
3200K  
: Sets the basic color temperature to 3200K. (Use for light sources with a low color temperature,  
such as halogen lamps.)  
[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]  
When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the following menu items and they cannot be selected.  
5600K  
: Sets the basic color temperature to 5600K. (Use for light sources with a high color temperature,  
such as sunlight.)  
V/H BALANCE  
Sets which contours (details) to sharpen, those in the horizontal (H) direction or those in the vertical (V) direction.  
Increase the number : Sharpens H direction.  
Decrease the number : Sharpens V direction.  
MEMO  
This item does not function when the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen is set to “PRESET”.  
[Settings: H-MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, H-MAX (5)]  
SMOOTH TRANS  
Smoothens the transition when the [GAIN] switch b on page 15, or  
[WHT.BAL] switch c on page 15 is switched over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change.  
However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching the [GAIN] switch set in ALC, FULL AUTO  
ON.  
H FREQUENCY  
Changes the horizontal contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Set this as appropriate for the  
subject.  
LOW  
: Enhances low frequency bands.  
Use this when shooting subjects with large patterns.  
: Enhances middle frequency bands.  
OFF  
ON  
: Deactivates the smooth transition function.  
: Activates the smooth transition function.  
MIDDLE  
HIGH  
: Enhances high frequency bands.  
BARS  
Sets whether or not color bars are output. (This is fixed at “OFF” when in FULL AUTO mode)  
Use this when shooting subjects with small patterns.  
OFF  
ON  
: Color bars are not output.  
: Color bars are output.  
V FREQUENCY*1  
Use this when shooting subjects with finely detailed patterns.  
Changes the vertical contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Compensates for distortion when  
outputting progressive video to an interlaced monitor.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.  
HIGH  
LOW  
: Enhances high frequency bands.  
: Enhances low frequency bands.  
SKIN DETECT  
LEVEL  
Sets ON/OFF for the skin detail function.  
OFF  
ON  
: Turns off the skin detail function.  
: Turns on the skin detail function. (Softens detected skin color area details.)  
X See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.  
Sets the contour compensation level (amount of softening) for the skin detail function.  
This can only be selected when the SKIN DETECT item is set to ON.  
–1  
–2  
–3  
: Low contour compensation level (amount of softening)  
: Medium contour compensation level (amount of softening)  
: High contour compensation level (amount of softening)  
BLACK  
Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot.  
STRETCH1  
STRETCH2  
STRETCH3  
NORMAL  
: Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by  
stretching the signal only in the dark areas.  
The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1oSTRETCH2oSTRETCH3.  
: Normal status  
COMPRESS1 : If the video that was shot is bright overall and lacking in contrast, the gain in the dark areas is com-  
COMPRESS2 pressed, which adds contrast.  
COMPRESS3 The amount of compression increases from COMPRESS1oCOMPRESS2oCOMPRESS3.  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
To display the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER  
dial.  
The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.  
*1 When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu is set to “DV-60I” or “DV-50I”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be  
selected.  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen  
ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
: Turns the function OFF.  
Item  
WHITE CLIP  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level.  
CINEMA MODE  
OFF  
ON  
: Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie  
screen.  
108%  
100%  
: The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%.  
: The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%. If the screen is too white at  
108%, set it to 100%.  
MEMO  
KNEE  
Sets whether to run the “knee” function, which compresses video signals over a certain level to render the tonality  
in the highlight areas, automatically or manually. Set “MANUAL” when you want to check the bright areas, and adjust  
the knee point manually.  
When this item is set to “ON”, “(CINEMA)” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be  
selected.  
COLOR MATRIX  
Sets the color matrix.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
: Adjusts the knee point automatically, according to the luminance level.  
: You can change the luminance level in the “LEVEL” item.  
OFF  
: Turns the function OFF.  
STANDARD  
CINEMA  
: Sets a normal color matrix.  
: Sets a color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.  
LEVEL  
Sets the start point for knee compression (knee point).  
Increase the number : Raises the knee point level.  
Decrease the number : Lowers the knee point level.  
[Settings: 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%]  
ADJUST..  
GAMMA  
When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the COLOR MATRIX item, a color matrix can be set individually.  
Press the SHUTTER dial to call up the COLOR MATRIX ADJUST menu screen.  
X See “COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen” on page 68.  
MEMO  
Adjusts the gamma curve to determine how black is rendered.  
When the “KNEE” item is set to “AUTO”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be selected.  
OFF  
: Turns the function OFF.  
STANDARD  
CINEMA  
: Sets a normal gamma curve.  
: Sets a gamma curve close to the characteristics of a movie screen.  
MOTION SMOOTH  
Makes the video smoother when the tape is played back by adding frames to the signal recorded on the tape during  
progressive shooting.  
OFF  
ON  
: Does not function.  
: Functions.  
MEMO  
When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the LEVEL item and it cannot be selected.  
MEMO  
LEVEL  
When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the GAMMA item, a gamma curve can be set individually.  
Increase the number : Enhances the tonality of the black. However, the tonality in the bright areas deteriorates.  
Decrease the number : Enhances the tonality in the bright areas. However, the tonality in the black areas deterio-  
rates.  
This can be set when you select “HDV-HD30p”, “HDV-HD25p”, or “HDV-HD24p” in the “REC” item on the VIDEO  
FORMAT menu screen.  
When this cannot be set, “-----” is displayed.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
ADVANCED PROCESS.. Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.  
X See “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 67.  
COLOR GAIN  
WHITE PAINT<R>  
Adjusts the video signal color level.  
OFF  
: Sets the video to black and white.  
PAGE BACK  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.  
Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.  
Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.  
[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]  
Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.  
Increase the number : Strengthens the red.  
Decrease the number : Weakens the red.  
[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]  
MEMO  
You can select this when  
A
or  
B
is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch  
c
on the right panel of the camcorder.  
X See page 15.  
Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be  
selected.)  
• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT R becomes  
“NORMAL”.  
WHITE PAINT<B>  
Adjusts the B (blue) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.  
Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.  
Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.  
[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]  
MEMO  
You can select this when  
A
or  
B
is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch  
c
on the right panel of the camcorder.  
X See page 15.  
Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be  
selected.)  
• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT B becomes  
“NORMAL”.  
SKIN COLOR ADJUST  
PAGE BACK  
When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the SKIN COLOR  
ADJUST screen.  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen.  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen  
SWITCH MODE Menu Screen  
The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Item  
SHUTTER  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
R GAIN  
For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).  
Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan.  
Decrease the number : Reduces red and cyan.  
Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE  
used when shooting computer monitors.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
STEP  
VARIABLE  
: Switches the shutter speed using fixed values.  
: Set when shooting a computer monitor, etc.  
R ROTATION  
G GAIN  
For manually adjusting the color phase of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).  
Increase the number : Increases yellowishness of red color and bluishness of cyan color.  
Decrease the number : Increases bluishness of red color and greenishness of cyan color.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
You can set the following using the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. (This is fixed at EEI when in  
FULL AUTO mode)  
REC Item  
Setting for STEP  
Setting for VARIABLE  
For manually adjusting the shading of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).  
Increase the number : Enhances green and magenta.  
Decrease the number : Reduces green and magenta.  
DV-60I  
HDV-SD60P 1/10000  
HDV-HD30P  
1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/60.19 - 1/1998.0  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
DV-50I  
1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,  
1/50.20 - 1/1973.6  
G ROTATION  
B GAIN  
For manually adjusting the color phase of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).  
Increase the number : Increases bluishness of green color and reddishness of magenta color.  
Decrease the number : Increases yellowishness of green color and bluishness of magenta color.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
HDV-SD50P 1/4000, 1/10000  
HDV-HD25P  
DV-25P  
Initial value: 1/25  
1/25.05 - 1/1973.6  
1/24.01 - 1/1998.0  
DV-24P  
DV-24PA  
1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,  
1/4000, 1/10000  
For manually adjusting the shading of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).  
Increase the number : Enhances blue and yellow.  
Decrease the number : Reduces blue and yellow.  
HDV-HD24P Initial value: 1/48  
1/48.11 - 1/1998.0  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
FAW  
Sets the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector  
switch c on page 15. (Fixed at FAW when in FULL AUTO mode)  
B ROTATION  
For manually adjusting the color phase of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).  
Increase the number : Increases reddishness of blue color and greenishness of yellow color.  
Decrease the number : Increases greenishness of blue color and reddishness of yellow color.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
NONE  
A
B
: The FAW function is not assigned.  
: Assigns FAW to the A position.  
: Assigns FAW to the B position.  
: Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.  
PAGE BACK  
Press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS screen when cursor is at this position.  
PRESET  
GAIN L  
GAIN M  
GAIN H  
Sets the gain value for each position on the [GAIN] sensitivity selector switch b on page 15.  
[Setting: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC] (Fixed at ALC in FULL AUTO mode)  
Initial values: L: 0dB, M: 9dB, H: 18dB  
SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen  
When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, the areas where the skin detail function is applied are displayed in color, and  
other areas are displayed in black and white.  
USER1  
USER2  
USER3  
You can assign one of the following menu functions to the [USER1/2/3] USER1/2/3 buttons 8 on page 14 to each  
button.  
Set according to the shooting conditions.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Sets the color used by the skin detail function.  
Setting  
Description  
SKIN COLOR DET.  
STOP  
EXECUTE  
: Stops loading the color used by the skin detail function.  
: Loads the color used by the skin detail function.  
NONE  
Does not function.  
BARS  
PRESET TEMP.  
Assigns “BARS” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.  
Assigns “PRESET TEMP.” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.  
X See “CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen” on page 64.  
X See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.  
SKIN COLOR RANGE  
Adjusts the range of skin colors to which the skin detail function is applied.  
Adjust as you check the color range.  
Increase the number : Widens the range.  
Decrease the number : Narrows the range.  
[Settings: NARROW (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, WIDE (10)]  
B.STRETCH1  
B.STRETCH2  
B.STRETCH3  
B.COMPRESS1  
B.COMPRESS2  
B.COMPRESS3  
Assigns “BLACK” item functions in the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.  
X See “CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 65.  
MEMO  
When the COLOR GAIN item is “OFF” on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen, only the areas where the skin  
detail function is running are displayed using skin colors.  
AE LEVEL+  
AE LEVEL–  
Assigns “AE LEVEL” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.  
PAGE BACK  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.  
MEMO  
Cannot assign to the USER3 button. If you assign these menu functions, assign AE  
LEVEL+ to the USER1 button, AE LEVEL– to the USER2 button.  
LENS RET  
Sets the lens RET button functions. (This does not function if there is not RET button on the lens you are using.)  
RET  
: Functions as a normal RET button.  
FOCUS ASSIST  
: Functions as the FOCUS ASSIST button.  
PAGE BACK  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
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69  
MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen  
LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen  
In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.  
The LCD/VF menu screen consists of three screens. (1/3 screen, 2/3 screen, 3/3 screen)  
The LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen can only be set in camera mode.  
*
This is not displayed in VTR mode.  
In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.  
TEST TONE  
Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.  
ZEBRA  
OFF  
ON  
: A test audio signal is not output.  
: A test audio signal is output.  
60-70%  
70-80%  
85-95%  
OVER95%  
OVER100%  
: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 60% and 70%.  
: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 70% and 80%.  
: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 95%.  
: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 95%.  
: Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 100%.  
MIC WIND CUT*  
Selects whether to cut the lows (low frequency bands) from the audio input signal.  
Use this when you want to reduce wind sounds from the microphone.  
OFF  
: Low frequencies are not cut.  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
BOTH  
: Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT1 connector.  
: Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT2 connector.  
: Cuts the low frequencies in the audio from both the INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals.  
F. NO/IRIS IND.  
Selects whether or not the F-number of the lens iris/iris level mark is displayed in the status display on the LCD mon-  
itor or in the viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)  
OFF  
F.NO  
: F-number and iris level mark is not displayed.  
: F-number is displayed.  
AUDIO REF.LEVEL  
Sets the reference audio level on the tape. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)  
–20dB  
F.NO+IND.  
: F-number and iris level mark is displayed.  
: Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level.  
–12dB  
: Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level.  
Set this if you are playing back the recorded tape on an ordinary DV device.  
FILTER  
Selects whether or not the FILTER position of the unit is displayed in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the  
viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)  
* Set this for both playback and recording.  
* This is unrelated to the audio level via the IEEE1394 signal.  
OFF  
ON  
: FILTER position is not displayed.  
: FILTER position is displayed.  
INPUT1 MIC REF.*  
INPUT2 MIC REF.*  
AUDIO MONITOR  
Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT1 connector.  
SAFETY ZONE*1  
Selects whether or not the safety zone is shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder together with the form of  
the safety zone indication.  
–50dB  
–60dB  
: Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.  
: Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.  
OFF  
: Not displayed  
4:3  
: 4:3 zone is displayed.  
Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT2 connector.  
14:9  
: 14:9 zone is displayed.  
–50dB  
–60dB  
: Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.  
: Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.  
16:9  
: 16:9 zone is displayed.  
16:9+4:3  
: 16:9 zone and 4:3 zone are display mixed. (This cannot be selected when DV format is set.)  
Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set  
to BOTH.  
CENTER MARK*1  
FOCUS ASSIST  
Sets whether or not a center mark is displayed when the safety zone is displayed.  
ON  
: Center mark is displayed.  
STEREO  
: Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to L and CH-2 audio is output to R)  
OFF  
: Center mark is not displayed.  
* Outputs only the CH-1 audio from the monitor speaker.  
MIX  
: Mixed audio (CH-1 and CH-2 mixed audio is output to L and R)  
MEMO  
AUDIO MODE*  
Selects the audio sampling frequency for recording. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)  
(When HDV format is set, this is fixed at 48K and “[48K]” is displayed.)  
When the SAFETY ZONE item is set to OFF, - - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
Sets the display color for focusing when running the FOCUS ASSIST function.  
32K  
48K  
: Digitally records with a 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency.  
: Digitally records with a 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency.  
BLUE  
RED  
GREEN  
: Displays the area of focus in blue.  
: Displays the area of focus in red.  
: Displays the area of focus in green.  
* If the DV format is 12-bit, 32 kHz, up to 4 recording track channels are available.  
Of those, this camcorder records on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. This camcorder is not capable of dubbing.  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
When you display the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
SEARCH AUDIO [DV]  
PB AUDIO CH [DV]  
Selects whether to output audio when searching a tape recorded in DV format. (This also includes slow playback.)  
ON  
: Audio is output.  
OFF  
: Audio is not output.  
*1 SAFTY ZONE and CENTER MARK will not be displayed when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).  
Selects which channel audio to output when playing back a DV tape with the audio signal recorded in 4 channels.  
(Can only be set in VTR mode)  
CH1/2  
: Outputs the CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio.  
This camcorder records the audio in CH-1 and CH-2 while shooting.  
: Outputs all 4 channels of audio at the same time.  
: Outputs the CH-3 and CH-4 channel audio.  
MIX  
CH3/4  
MEMO  
This camcorder does not have a function for dubbing to the CH-3 and CH-4 channels.  
PAGE BACK  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
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71  
MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen  
LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen  
[1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.  
[2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
VIDEO FORMAT  
Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)  
LCD CONTRAST  
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
ON  
OFF  
: Displays the video format.  
: Does not display the video format.  
VF CONTRAST  
PAGE BACK  
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder.  
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]  
In camera mode : Displays the video format set in the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
In VTR mode  
Camera mode:  
: Displays the video format recorded on the playback tape or the video format input from the  
IEEE1394 connector.  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.  
VTR mode:  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.  
TAPE REMAIN  
TC/UB  
Selects whether or not the remaining tape time (minutes) is shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the  
viewfinder.  
(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)  
ON  
: Displayed.  
OFF  
: Not displayed.  
Selects whether or not the time code or user’s bits data should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor  
or in the viewfinder.  
(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)  
OFF  
ON  
: Not displayed.  
: Displayed.  
* Whether the time code or user’s bits data is shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch.  
AUDIO  
Selects whether the audio level meters should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder  
screen.  
(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)  
OFF  
ON  
: Not displayed.  
: Displayed.  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
Camera mode:  
To display the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.  
VTR mode:  
To display the LCD/VF [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.  
Camera mode:  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.  
VTR mode:  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen  
HEADER REC Menu Screen  
Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be  
reached from this screen.  
The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. (X See page 50.)  
Item  
START KEY  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Item  
TC PRESET  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while  
the STOP button is pressed.  
To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
DISABLE  
STOP+REC  
: HEADER REC operation is not executed.  
: HEADER REC operation is executed.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
: The set time code is confirmed.  
: The set time code is cancelled.  
ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.  
TC DATA  
Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER  
REC.  
UB PRESET  
To preset the user’s bit data, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
EXECUTE  
ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.  
CANCEL : Clears the set time code.  
: Confirms the set time code.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
: The set user’s bit data are confirmed.  
: The set user’s bit data are cancelled.  
ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.  
The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP/NON DROP item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the val-  
ue set for this item.  
MEMO  
When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.  
DROP/NON DROP*1  
UB REC*2  
Selects whether the timecode generator framing mode is drop-frame or non-drop-frame.  
UB DATA  
Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.  
DROP  
: Internal timecode generator works in drop-frame mode. Set this when the recorded time is im-  
EXECUTE  
: Confirms the set user’s bits.  
portant.  
ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.  
NON DROP  
: Internal timecode generator works in non-drop-frame mode. Set this when the number of frames  
is important.  
CANCEL  
: Clears the set user’s bits.  
MEMO  
To select whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded.  
To select whether the user’s bits should be displayed during playback of a tape with recorded user’s bits data.  
• The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.  
• When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.  
ON  
: User’s bits are recorded during recording.  
User’s bits are displayed during playback.  
: User’s bits are not recorded during recording.  
User’s bits are not displayed during playback.  
BARS TIME  
Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-  
sec steps)  
[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]  
OFF  
BLACK TIME  
PAGE BACK  
Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)  
[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]  
TC DUPLI. [DV]  
HEADER REC  
Sets how to record the timecode (TC) and user’s bits (UB) during IEEE1394 input of DV format.  
OFF  
ON  
: Records the TC/UB set in the camcorder.  
: Records the TC/UB of the IEEE1394 input.  
The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.  
MEMO  
In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded regardless of the setting.  
To make settings related to the HEADER REC function, align the cursor with this position, and then press the SHUT-  
TER dial.  
X See “HEADER REC Menu Screen” on page 75.  
TIME/DATE  
PAGE BACK  
To make settings related to the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
X See “TIME/DATE Menu Screen” on page 76.  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.  
*1 This can be displayed and selected when 60/30 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
When 24 is set, this is fixed at “NON DROP” and “[NON DROP]” is displayed.  
*2 This can be displayed and selected when 50/25 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.  
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MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
TIME/DATE Menu Screen  
OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen  
The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
ON  
: Not displayed.  
: Displayed.  
OUTPUT CHAR.  
Selects whether to display the menu screen or the warning display on the monitor connected to the video signal out-  
put connector.  
When a tape with time and date not recorded is played back, there will be no display of time and date even when  
this item is set to ON.  
ON  
OFF  
: On-screen-display  
: No on-screen-display  
DISPLAY MODE  
In the Camera mode, the date and time are displayed in accordance with the following settings.  
In the VTR mode, if the DATE REC item is set to OFF, the date and time recorded on a tape are displayed in accor-  
dance with the following settings.  
LONG PAUSE TIME  
Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protect mode (drum head rotation stopped) is engaged when the record-  
standby condition continues.  
3MIN  
5MIN  
: 3 minutes  
: 5 minutes  
BARS+CAM  
BARS  
: Date and time are always displayed.  
: Date and time are displayed when the color bars are output.  
: Date and time are displayed when the camera images are output.  
* When used in a cold environment or when the stopped or STILL status continues, the setting will be 3 minutes or  
less regardless of the setting on the menu.  
CAM  
When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
* Normally, set “3MIN” and use this to prevent head clogging and tape damage.  
DISPLAY STYLE  
DATE STYLE  
Selects the style for the date and time display.  
ALARM VR LEVEL  
Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the alarm sound.  
The alarm sound is output through the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack.  
DATE+TIME  
DATE  
TIME  
: Date and time are displayed.  
: Date only is displayed.  
: Time only is displayed.  
OFF  
LOW  
: Sound is not output.  
: Alarm sound is soft.  
When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
MIDDLE : Alarm sound is normal.  
HIGH : Alarm sound is loud.  
Selects the lighting method of the FRONT TALLY lamp during recording.  
Selects the style for the date display.  
YY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YY  
DD/MM/YY  
: Displayed in the format of year/month/date.  
: Displayed in the format of month/date/year.  
: Displayed in the format of date/month/year.  
FRONT TALLY  
BACK TALLY  
FORMAT LED  
BLINK  
: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights  
steadily during recording.  
Variation Range: U model: MM/DD/YY E model: DD/MM/YY  
When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
ON  
OFF  
: The lamp lights only during recording.  
: The lamp is always off.  
TIME STYLE  
Selects the style for the time display.  
Selects the lighting method of the BACK TALLY lamp during recording.  
24 HOUR  
12 HOUR  
: Displays the time using the 24-hour system.  
: Displays the time using the 12-hour system.  
BLINK  
: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights  
steadily during recording.  
When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
ON  
OFF  
: The lamp lights only during recording.  
: The lamp is always off.  
SEC DISPLAY  
Selects whether to display the seconds in the time display.  
ON  
: Seconds are displayed.  
Sets whether or not the [HDV/DV LED] h on page 15 lights for HDV format or DV format.  
OFF  
: Seconds are not displayed.  
ON  
: Lights.  
When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.  
OFF  
: Does not light.  
TIME SHIFT  
Sets the clock OFFSET time. (1H steps)  
Adds time to the built-in clock (time compensation) and displays it. The adjusted time is also recorded on the tape.  
[Settings: –23H - –1H, OFF, +H - +23H]  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
To display the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.  
The TOP MENU screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
PAGE BACK  
To adjust the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.  
The date and time are set on the CLOCK ADJUST screen.  
X See “Setting the Date and Time” on page 37.  
The TC/UB/CLOCK menu returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.  
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77  
MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen  
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen  
*
This is not displayed in VTR mode.  
You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN-  
AGE menu screen.  
Item  
Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)  
Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read  
immediately with the following read-only files.  
LIVE HD30P: Ideal setting for HD30P format  
LIVE HD25P: Ideal setting for HD25P format  
CINEMA HD24P: Ideal setting for movie film shooting  
* The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or reset.  
Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, CAM2; SD mem-  
ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files.  
1394 REC TRIGGER*  
Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in  
camera mode)  
Set this when recording a backup of the DV signal from this camcorder onto another device.  
OFF  
: Does not control the backup device.  
SYNCRO : Controls the backup device in conjunction with the recording start/stop mode status on the camcorder,  
and if there is no videocassette or if no tape remains for recording, controls the backup device in con-  
junction with the REC trigger button and the lens VTR button on the camcorder.  
SPLIT  
: The REC trigger button on the right panel of the camcorder controls the backup device recording start/  
stop. Set this when you want to control the timing of the recording on the camcorder and the backup  
device separately.  
Load saved files.  
FILE MANAGE menu screen  
You can set a SUB NAME for the file to be saved.  
Reset the menu settings to the factory settings.  
Initialize (format) an SD memory card.  
When you set CANCEL for the LOAD, STORE, RESET  
and FORMAT SD CARD items, these operations are not  
executed.  
SERIES : Automatically starts recording on a backup device that is on Pause when the tape on the camcorder has  
less than 3 minutes remaining during shooting.  
MEMO  
• If you use the backup recording function on the BR-HD50, set this item to OFF.  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.  
MENU ALL RESET  
Selects whether to reset the menu screen settings to initial settings.  
The camera mode and VTR mode menu settings are reset. (The TC PRESET, UB PRESET, and CLOCK ADJUST  
settings are not reset.)  
A message is displayed in the LCD monitor or the view-  
finder.  
Execute  
Complete  
Error  
: Displayed for 3 seconds  
: Displayed for 3 seconds  
: Flashes (Error displays X See page 80.)  
CANCEL  
: The settings are not reset.  
EXECUTE : The settings are reset.  
MEMO  
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.  
• If the current menu settings and the factory settings have different FRAME RATE settings, “REBOOT!” is dis-  
played for 3 seconds, the camcorder automatically turns off and then turns on.  
If there is an error:  
Press the STATUS button  
screen.  
o
Return to the normal  
PAGE BACK  
DRUM HOUR  
When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial once to return to the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.  
Press the SHUTTER dial o Return to the FILE MAN-  
AGE menu screen.  
Displays the drum usage time.  
Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.  
The cursor (K) does not move to this item.  
To exit the FILE MANAGE screen:  
Move the cursor (K) to PAGE BACK and press the SHUT-  
TER dial  
FAN HOUR  
Displays the fan motor usage time.  
Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.  
The cursor (K) does not move to this item.  
or  
press the STATUS button.  
Execute  
Complete  
Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu  
screen  
Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU  
screen.  
Flashing  
Error display  
Loading a menu settings file  
Select the LOAD FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu  
screen.  
Error  
1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT  
and press the SHUTTER dial.  
The file name setting area flashes.  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to load and press  
the SHUTTER dial.  
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the LOAD  
Reboot display  
item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
EXECUTE flashes.  
4. With EXECUTE selected, press the SHUTTER dial to  
read the menu settings in the selected file.  
If the current menu settings and the menu settings to be  
loaded have different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is  
displayed for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automat-  
ically and then turns on.  
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79  
MENU SCREENS  
MENU SCREENS  
Resetting the menu settings to the fac-  
tory settings  
Select the RESET FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu  
screen.  
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d)  
Saving settings  
Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu  
screen.  
1. 2.  
1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT  
1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT  
and press the SHUTTER dial.  
and press the SHUTTER dial.  
The file name setting area for the file to be reset  
flashes.  
The file name setting area flashes.  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to save to, and  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the name of the file to  
press the SHUTTER dial.  
reset, and press the SHUTTER dial.  
Setting a SUB NAME  
If you do not want to set a SUB NAME, go to Step 5..  
CAM1, CAM2, CURRENT (current settings)  
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the  
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SUB  
RESET item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
3.  
NAME and press the SHUTTER dial.  
EXECUTE flashes.  
The first character in the file name flashes.  
4. With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to reset  
4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the character, and press  
the settings.  
the SHUTTER dial.  
The second character in the file name flashes.  
If the current menu settings and the factory settings have  
different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is displayed  
for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automatically and  
then turns on.  
Repeat Step 4. up through the eighth character.  
Execute  
Complete  
5. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the  
STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
When this happens, the SUB NAME initial value,  
“[SCENE]” is displayed.  
EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”)  
flashes.  
6. With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to save  
MEMO  
the menu settings to the selected file.  
Even if CAM1 and CAM2 are reset, the current settings are  
not reset.  
To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”.  
Settable Characters  
Reboot display  
Error displays  
NO CARD:  
No SD memory card is inserted.  
Insert an SD memory card.  
Space  
Initializing (formatting) an SD memory  
NO FORMAT:  
card  
The SD memory card is not initialized (formatted).  
Initialize (format) the SD memory card.  
4.  
Before initializing (formatting) a card:  
NO ACCESS:  
1Insert and remove the SD memory card with the power  
There is a problem with the SD memory card.  
Replace the SD memory card.  
to the camcorder OFF.  
Execute  
Complete  
2Disable write-protection on the SD memory card.  
WRITE PROTECT:  
3Check that an SD memory card has been inserted into  
the camcorder.  
The SD memory card may be write-protected.  
Check that write-protection is disabled.  
1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FOR-  
CARD FULL:  
Flashing  
MAT SD CARD item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
The SD memory card does not have enough free space.  
Delete unwanted data or initialize (format) the card.  
Error display  
CANCEL flashes.  
INVALID VIDEO FORMAT:  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, and when EXECUTE flashes,  
A settings file for a video format that is not supported was  
called up.  
5. 6.  
Error  
press the SHUTTER dial to initialize (format) the card.  
Settings files for video formats that are not supported can-  
not be called up.  
If there is an error:  
Check items 2 and 3 in “Before initializing (formatting) a  
card”.  
READ ONLY FILE:  
Indicates a read-only file.  
Read-only files cannot be saved.  
Execute  
Complete  
Flashing  
Error display  
Error  
80  
81  
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION  
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION  
How to Use Skin Detail  
Using the Skin Detail Function  
To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR  
ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on  
the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.  
In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of  
suppression of skin color area detail enhancement in the  
video signal. X See page 65.  
While the skin detail function operates, the “SD” indicator is  
displayed on the STATUS 0 and STATUS 1 screen in the  
viewfinder or LCD monitor.  
This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color  
SHUTTER dial  
areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin  
tones.  
Setting the skin detail function color and  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
“SD” display  
range  
SHUTTER  
ND FILTER  
1. Display the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.  
2
1
In menu setting procedure  
STATUS 0  
MENU  
OFF  
TOP MENU screen  
o
CAMERA PROCESS [1/2]  
o
DV  
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] o Select ADVANCED PRO-  
CESS item.  
STATUS  
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the SKIN  
Confirming the color tone area adjusted  
with the Skin Detail function  
When you push the ZEBRA switch on the front panel to “SKIN  
AREA”, the skin detail function turns ON, and the color area  
adjusted with the skin detail function is displayed in color in  
the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
WHT.BAL  
AUTO  
AUTO  
COLOR ADJUST item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
The SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen is displayed.  
The entire screen becomes black and white, and only  
the areas recognized by the skin detail function are dis-  
played in color.  
STATUS button  
1.  
2.  
3. Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, press  
the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch to skin  
color detection mode.  
MEMO  
Cursor  
When COLOR GAIN item on the ADVANCED PROCESS  
menu screen is set to “OFF”, only the portion the skin detail  
function is working is displayed in skin color.  
X See page 67.  
4. Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the  
detection area frame is input.  
To confirm the detection area, press the SHUTTER dial  
and set SKIN COLOR DET. to STOP.  
ZEBRA switch  
The frame on the screen is the detection area for the  
skin detail function.  
The color within the detection area is recognized as the  
color that the skin detail function will use.  
If the color within the detection area is not recognized  
as the color that the skin detail function will use,  
“ERROR” is displayed on the screen.  
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen  
5. If you want to change the range of colors recognized with  
the skin color detection function, follow the steps below.  
1Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the  
SKIN COLOR RANGE item and press the SHUTTER  
dial.  
ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen  
o The setting area flashes and can be changed.  
2Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow  
the color range.  
3. 4.  
Set the range as you check the color display.  
3To confirm the color range, press the SHUTTER dial.  
The setting returns to its lit state.  
Detection  
area  
6. To stop the SKIN COLOR ADJUST function, turn the  
SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the PAGE BACK  
item and press the SHUTTER dial.  
SKIN COLOR ADJUST menu screen  
Black and  
white  
presenta-  
tion  
Color  
presenta-  
tion  
SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen  
82  
83  
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION  
OTHERS  
Outputting color bars  
Warnings and Responses  
This camcorder can output three types of color bars, depend-  
ing on the camera settings.  
Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if  
there is a problem on the VTR.  
In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the  
monitor speaker or PHONES jack.  
NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the  
SMPTE standard.  
PAL standard  
: Outputs color bars compliant with the  
EBU standard.  
FULL AUTO  
switch  
MEMO  
This camcorder uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this happens, turn  
the power off and then on again.  
16:9 screen  
: Outputs multi-format color bars.  
To output color bars, make the following settings.  
Display  
Status  
Action  
1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.  
60/30 24 INHIBIT  
CHANGE FRAME  
RATE MENU  
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record- Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu  
ed in 60/30, 24 frame HDV format is played back or it is in- screen to match the frames.  
2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu  
put into the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.  
X See page 62.  
screen to “ON”. X See page 64.  
60/30 INHIBIT  
CHANGE FRAME  
RATE MENU  
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-  
ed in 60/30 frame DV format is played back or it is input into  
the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.  
Color bars are output.  
USER button  
Outputting color bars using the USER buttons  
50/25 INHIBIT  
CHANGE FRAME  
RATE MENU  
The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-  
corded in 50/25 frame HDV/DV format or it is input into the  
IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.  
1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.  
2. Assign “BARS” to one of the USER1, 2 or 3 buttons.  
X See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69.  
24 INHIBIT CHANGE The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and, a tape record-  
FRAME RATE MENU ed in 24 frame DV format is played back or it is input into  
the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.  
3. Press the USER button to which “BARS” was assigned.  
Color bars are output.  
DV-60I INVALID!  
DV-24P INVALID!  
DV-24PA INVALID!  
A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,  
was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-  
MEMO  
VTR mode on the E model.  
nector in VTR mode.  
You can select whether to output an audio test signal dur-  
DV-50I INVALID!  
DV-25P INVALID!  
A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or  
back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in  
ing color bar output using the TEST TONE item on the  
AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X See page 70.  
Color bars are not output when FULL AUTO mode is ON  
or in VTR mode.  
the U model.  
VTR mode.  
INVALID TAPE!  
LP TAPE INVALID!  
NO DV SIGNAL  
NO HDV SIGNAL  
COPY INHIBIT  
REC INHIBIT  
A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. Use a MiniDV videocassette.  
Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode.  
DV signal was not input.  
This camcorder cannot record or play back in LP mode.  
Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal.  
Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal.  
Cannot record a copyguarded signal.  
HDV signal was not input.  
Tried to record a copyguarded signal.  
A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE) Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC.  
was inserted.  
NO TAPE  
No videocassette tape is inserted.  
Battery is low.  
Insert a cassette tape.  
LOW VOLTAGE  
TAPE NEAR END  
Charge the battery pack or replace it.  
There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash- To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape.  
es only when recording).  
TAPE END  
Displayed when the tape ends.  
Replace the tape.  
CHANGE 1394  
SWITCH  
Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set- Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and  
ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.  
Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode.  
then on again.  
SWITCH TO VTR  
MODE  
Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode.  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED  
Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was Clean with a special head cleaning tape.  
detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as X See page 7.  
during playback and displayed.)  
CLEANING TAPE!  
Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted.  
The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-  
moved.  
COPY GUARD!  
Tried to play back a copyguarded tape.  
Cannot play back a copyguarded tape.  
Please contact your local dealer or JVC.  
Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.  
FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time.  
PUSH CASSETTE  
COVER  
The videocassette cover is not firmly shut.  
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85  
OTHERS  
OTHERS  
TALLY lamp  
Warnings and Responses (Cont’d)  
Blinks when remaining battery power or tape is low. (Only  
in Camera mode)  
Warning Indications for VTR Abnormalities  
Error code  
Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, the unit  
self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose together  
with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
Blinking Pattern  
Remaining Battery/Tape  
Slow blinking  
(once per sec.)  
• Remaining battery power is low.  
• Remaining tape time is equivalent to less  
than 3 minutes.  
Fast blinking  
(four times per sec.)  
• Tape has run out.  
• Irregularity has occurred in the VTR.  
Warning  
Alarm Sound  
When remaining battery power becomes low, a warning  
sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the  
PHONES jack.  
Error Code  
Error Details  
GY-HD100 Operation  
Remedy  
(In Camera mode only)  
When an irregularity occurs in the VTR, a warning sound is  
also output.  
0201  
Indicates dew formation (condensa- Operation stops. All opera- Leave the unit with the power ON, until  
CONDENSATION ON DRUM tion).  
tions are rejected.  
the indication disappears.  
3200  
Tape cannot be loaded.  
Switch the power OFF and then switch  
it back ON. However, the tape may be  
damaged depending on the circum-  
stances. Please consult the person in  
charge of professional video equip-  
ment at your nearest JVC-authorized  
service agent.  
Whether or not alarm sound should be output and the vol-  
ume level are selected with the ALARM VR LEVEL item on  
the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.  
LOADING FAILURE  
3300  
Tape cannot be unloaded.  
UNLOADING FAILURE  
4100  
Irregularity with eject operation.  
Depending on the alarm conditions, the warning indicators  
on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, the TALLY lamp,  
and alarm sounds appear as shown in the following table.  
CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE  
5605 - 5609  
DEFECTIVE TAPE  
Tape is cut.  
Operation stops.  
Press the EJECT button to take out the  
cassette.  
5702  
Tape end sensor error.  
Tape beginning sensor error.  
Drum rotation error.  
Operation stops. All opera- Switch the power OFF and then switch  
TAPE END DET. ERROR  
tions are rejected.  
it back ON. However, the tape may be  
damaged depending on the circum-  
stances. Please consult the person in  
charge of professional video equip-  
ment at your nearest JVC-authorized  
service agent.  
5802  
TAPE BEGIN DET. ERROR  
7001  
DRUM MOTOR FAILURE  
7101  
Capstan rotation error.  
Supply reel rotation error.  
Take up reel rotation error.  
CAP MOTOR FAILURE  
7202 - 7203  
SUPPLY REEL FAILURE  
7302 - 7303  
TAKE UP REEL FAILURE  
7305  
Take up reel rotation error when un-  
loading.  
TAKE UP REEL FAILURE  
8000  
Tape problem detected.  
EMERGENCY TAPE!  
TURN POWER OFF.  
System error when power is turned on. HDV/DV LED, VTR indicator Turn off the power and let the unit sit  
TURN BACK ON LATER.  
and TALLY lamp flash. Only for sometime before turning it back on.  
POWER switch operation is  
accepted.  
Alarm Indications on LCD Monitor/  
TALLY lamp  
Alarm Sound  
Condition  
Viewfinder Screen  
VTR alarm indication  
(Example)  
Dew formation (condensation) or error has oc-  
curred in the VTR.  
I
About 3 min. before tape end  
(displayed during recording).  
J
I
J
Tape end  
(displayed during recording).  
Remaining battery power is low.  
Display symbols  
J
: Blinking once per second.  
: Sound interrupted once per second.  
I
: Blinking four times per second.  
: Continuous sound.  
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87  
OTHERS  
OTHERS  
Troubleshooting  
How to Display the Hour Meter  
The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the  
DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH-  
ERS [2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on this camcorder.  
Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. X See page 7.  
Symptoms  
Remedy  
• Is power supply connected correctly?  
OTHERS [2/2] menu screen  
Power cannot be switched ON.  
• Is battery pack recharged?  
• Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF?  
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been  
turned OFF.  
1. Turn the POWER switch ON.  
2. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second to display  
Drum usage hours (h)  
the TOP MENU screen.  
Recording is not possible.  
• Is the REC LOCK switch on the hundle set to ON?  
• Is the switch on cassette set to “REC”? If it is set to “SAVE”, set it to “REC”.  
• The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)  
While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the  
CAM indicator.  
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the OTHERS.. item, and  
press the SHUTTER dial.  
The OTHERS [1/2] menu screen is displayed.  
4. Select the NEXT PAGE item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu  
Camera image does not appear on LCD monitor or in viewfind- • The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)  
screen and press the SHUTTER dial.  
Fan motor usage hours (h)  
er.  
While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output.  
Press the CAM/VTR switch upward to turn on the VTR indicator.  
The OTHERS [2/2] menu screen is displayed.  
OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen  
Image shown on LCD monitor or in viewfinder is dark or blurred. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.  
• Is the ND filter knob set to 2?  
• Is the iris closed?  
• Is the shutter speed too fast?  
• Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?  
DRUM HOUR item : Displays the drum usage hours.  
FAN HOUR item  
: Displays the fan motor usage hours.  
5. To return to the normal screen display, do one of the fol-  
lowing:  
Playback does not start when the play button is pressed.  
Cannot play back.  
• In the Camera mode, is “STOP” indicated as the VTR operation mode indica-  
tor?  
When “STBY” is indicated, press the STOP button to display “STOP”.  
Press the STATUS button.  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item  
on the TOP MENU screen and press the SHUTTER  
dial.  
• Is the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen set to a setting oth-  
er than AUTO?  
If this menu item and the tape format do not match, the tape cannot be played  
back.  
Cannot input an HDV/DV signal.  
Noise interferes with playback video.  
Sound is not output during playback.  
• Is the camcorder in VTR mode? (Is the VTR indicator lit?)  
• Is the IEEE1394 switch set correctly?  
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment  
• Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head clean-  
ing tape. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape” on page 7.  
(Business users)  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web  
take-back of the product.  
• Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO menu screen set to CH3/4?  
To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.  
Noise appears when playing back a tape recorded on another • When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording,  
unit.  
this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.  
• Are you trying to play back a tape recorded in HDV 1080i format? This cam-  
corder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format.  
[Other Countries outside the European Union]  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-  
dance with applicable national legislation or other rules in  
your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic  
equipment.  
Attention:  
This symbol is only valid in the European  
Union.  
The transient section between scenes recorded on other units  
and those recorded on the GY-HD100 may appear disturbed.  
The front section’s audio level control doesn’t work.  
• Is the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch set to “AUTO”?  
• Is the FULL AUTO switch set to “ON”?  
[European Union]  
Cannot initialize (format) the SD memory card.  
• Is the SD memory card write-protected? X See page 30.  
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equip-  
ment 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.  
Battery alarm is displayed even if a fully charged battery pack • Is the battery pack old?  
is put in.  
Cassette cannot be ejected after the power is turned ON.  
• The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power volt-  
age.  
Time code or user’s bits data not displayed.  
• Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen set to OFF?  
If so, set to ON.  
The date and time are not displayed or recorded.  
• Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF?  
Set to ON when the data should be displayed and recorded.  
• Is the date and time setting made? X See “Setting and Displaying the Date  
and Time” on page 36–37.  
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to con-  
serve natural resources and will help prevent potential nega-  
tive 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 recy-  
cling 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.  
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OTHERS  
OTHERS  
[ACCESSORIES]  
[AC ADAPTER SECTION]  
Specifications  
[General]  
Power requirements : DC 7.2 V, W 2.3 A  
Lens  
: 1  
Power  
: USA and Canada: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European countries: AC 220 V to 240  
V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
[VTR section]  
Video  
Microphone  
AC Adapter  
: 1  
: 1  
Battery pack  
DC cable  
Power cord  
Power cord  
Core Filter  
Clamp Filter  
Audio cable  
SD memory card  
Instruction Manual  
Warranty Card  
(USA and Canada only)  
: 1  
Other countries: AC 110 V to 240 V,  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption : 23 W  
Output power : DC 7.2 V, 1.2 A (charge)  
DC 7.2 V, 2.3 A (VTR)  
Operating tempera- : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Power consumption : Approx. 16.5 W (in the Record mode)  
Recording format  
: 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 576/50p,  
480/60p (GY-HD100U/HD100E/  
HD101E), 480/24p, 480/60i (GY-  
HD100U), 576/25p, 576/50i (GY-  
HD100E/HD101E)  
: 1 Approx. 2 m  
: 1 Approx. 2 m (U model only)  
: 2 Approx. 2 m (E model only)  
: 2  
: 2  
: 1  
: 1  
: 1  
: 1  
Dimensions  
Mass  
: 235 (W) × 232 (H) × 341 (D) mm  
: 3.3 (7.3 lbs.) (including lens  
d
(Th16×5.5BRMU), viewfinder, bat-  
tery pack, microphone and tape)  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Video Format:  
[HDV]  
Video signal record- : HDV720p format, 8-bit, 19.7 Mbps  
ing format  
ture  
[when charging, 10°C to 35°C (50°F  
to 95°F)]  
: 122 (W) × 51 (H) × 92 (D) mm  
(4-4/5" × 2" × 3-3/5")  
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4F° to 140°F)  
Dimensions  
Mass  
Humidity  
Operating  
Storage  
: 30% to 80% RH  
: 85% RH or less  
Compression  
: MPEG-2 video (profile  
MP@H-14)  
&
level:  
: Approx. 280 c (Main body only)  
[DV]  
Video signal record- : DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps  
ing format  
For details, consult your JVC dealer.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
[Camera section]  
Image pickup device : 1/3" interline-transfer CCDs  
Compression  
: DV compression, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0  
(PAL)  
Color separation  
optical system  
: F1.4, 3-color separation prism  
Audio:  
[HDV]  
Number of total pixels : Approx. 1,110,000 pixels  
Color bars  
: SMPTE/EBU type Sync system:  
Audio signal record- : MPEG1 Audio Layer II  
ing format  
[DV]  
Internal sync (built-in SSG)  
: 1/3" bayonet system  
: 1/4ND, +1/16ND  
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm)  
Lens mount  
ND filter  
Audio signal record- : 16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM  
Gain  
: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, ALC  
ing format  
for 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz PCM  
for 4 channels  
Electronic shutter  
Standard value  
: 59.94 Hz (GY-HD100U)/50 Hz (GY-  
HD100E/HD101E)  
Usable tape  
: MiniDV tape  
Tape speed  
: 18.8 mm/sec.  
Fixed values  
: 7.5  
-
10,000 Hz, 11 steps (HDV  
Record/play time  
: 63 minutes (with an M-DV63PROHD  
tape)  
HD30p/HDV SD60p/DV 60i mode:  
GY-HD100U only), 6.25 - 10,000 Hz,  
11 steps (HDV HD25p/HDV SD50p/  
DV 50i mode: GY-HD100E/HD101E  
only), 6 - 10,000 Hz, 12 steps (HDV  
HD24p/DV 24p: GY-HD100U only),  
6.25 - 10,000 Hz, 11 steps (DV 25p:  
GY-HD100E/HD101E only)  
[Connectors]  
Analog composite output  
: 1.0  
V
(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced  
(RCA)  
Analog component output  
Y
: 1.0  
(RCA)  
: 0.7  
(RCA)  
V
(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced  
(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Variable scan  
: 60.19  
-
1,998.0 Hz (HDV HD30p/  
HDV 60p), 50.20 - 1,973.6 Hz (HDV  
HD25p/HDV SD50p/DV 50i), 48.11 -  
1,998.0 Hz (HDV 24p/DV 24p: GY-  
HD100U only)  
PB/PR  
V
Audio inputs  
Mic  
: –60 dBs, 3 kohms, balanced (XLR),  
+48 V output for phantom power sup-  
ply  
Dynamic range  
: 300% or more  
Line  
Audio outputs  
: +4 dBs, 10 kohms, balanced (XLR)  
: –8 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced  
(stereo mini-jack)  
Earphone jack  
: –17 dBs to –60 dBs, 8-ohm imped-  
ance (stereo mini-jack ×2)  
IEEE1394 connector : 6-pin  
*
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice  
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