JVC KA MR100G User Manual

Memory Recorder  
INSTRUCTIONS  
KA-MR100G  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before  
beginning to operate this unit, please read the  
instructions carefully to ensure the best possible  
performance.  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the  
body. Remain this information for future reference.  
Model No. : KA-MR100G  
Serial No. :  
LST0838-001A  
Safety Precautions  
POUR CANADA  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE  
PAS OUVRIR  
FOR USA AND CANADA  
CAUTION  
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION  
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.  
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER  
PAR LUTILISATEUR.  
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE  
PROBLEME.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE .  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
Le symbole de l’éclair àl’intérieur d’un triangle  
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la  
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée  
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est  
suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de  
personnes.  
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.  
Le point d’exclamation àl’intérieur d’un triangle  
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la  
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au  
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent  
dans le manuel d’instructions.  
Ces symboles ne sont utilisésqu’aux Etats-Unis.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)  
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
INFORMATION:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
WARNING:  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct  
the interference at his own expense.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION:  
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.  
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any  
other power source.  
NOTE:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.  
CAUTION:  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC  
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE  
EQUIPMENT.  
REMARQUE:  
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur  
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.  
NOTE:  
CAUTION:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.  
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book  
are subject to possible change without prior notice.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and  
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed  
close to the apparatus.  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC  
RULES.  
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE  
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST  
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING  
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED  
OPERATION.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES  
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS  
EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA  
PLUIE.  
ATTENTION:  
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant  
direct en 12V.  
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne  
pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.  
II  
 
Getting Started  
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment  
[European Union]  
Safety Precautions  
(continued)  
FOR EUROPE  
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection  
requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This  
equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be  
used in the following environments:  
Attention:  
This symbol isonly valid in the European  
Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broad-  
Union.  
casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.  
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for  
electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not  
exceeding the following lengths:  
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic  
equipment should not be disposed as general household  
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed  
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,  
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national  
legislation.  
Cable  
Maximum Cable  
Length  
IEEE1394 CABLE  
Shield Cable  
0.2 m  
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve  
natural resources and will help prevent potential negative  
effects on the environment and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this  
product. For more information about collection point and  
recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal  
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable  
for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national  
legislation.  
Caution:  
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for  
example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc.,  
the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please  
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.  
Dear Customer,  
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and  
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.  
(Business users)  
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:  
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH  
Postfach 10 05 04  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web  
page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-  
back of the product.  
61145 Friedberg  
Germany  
[Other Countries outside the European Union]  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in  
accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules  
in your country for the treatment of old electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,  
dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und  
Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und  
elektrischer Sicherheit überein.  
Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan,  
Limited ist:  
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH  
Postfach 10 05 04  
61145 Friedberg  
Deutschland  
III  
Features  
This is a memory recorder to record and play back HD-format video  
images and audio signals on an SxS memory card via the IEEE1394  
interface.  
Getting Started  
LCD Panel Displays .....................................................................5  
Use of SxS Memory Card  
The use of MPEG-2 Long GOP compression format and SxS  
memory card enables long-duration recording and high-speed  
transfer as described below.  
Supports long-duration recording of HD images up to 180  
minutes (when capacity is 32 GB and mode is set to 720p).  
Enables high-speed data transfer to a computer, thus enhancing  
Setup  
Attaching the Memory Recorder to a Camcorder ........................6  
Turning On/Off the Power ............................................................7  
Setting the Date/Time ..................................................................7  
workflow efficiency.  
Attachment to Professional HD Camcorders  
This memory recorder can be attached to the GY-HD200/HD250  
HD camcorder series to enhance shooting that requires a high  
level of mobility.  
Besides recording to SxS memory cards, hybrid recording and  
series recording through combined use with cassette tapes are  
also supported.  
Operation  
Use of MP4 File Format T1  
MP4 file format, compliant file format used on the “XDCAM EX”.  
T Play back compatibility may be not guaranteed on the different  
type products, due to variation of supported recording mode.  
Menu  
Setting the Menu Screen ...........................................................11  
Menu Screen Configurations and Functions ..............................12  
T1:MP4 File Format  
This format adopts the Professional Memory Card System  
Format licensed from Sony Corporation.  
Others  
Warning Messages ....................................................................14  
Error Messages .........................................................................14  
Troubleshooting .........................................................................15  
Specifications ............................................................................16  
UTC Time Difference Chart by Region ......................................17  
The following are included in the bundled CD-ROM.  
<Softwares>  
SxS memory card device driver software for computers  
Computer application software (JVC ProHD Clip Manager)  
Plugin software for Final Cut Pro (JVC ProHD Log and Transfer  
How to Read this Manual  
Symbols used in this manual  
Plugin) T1  
Note  
: States precautions to be taken during operation.  
T1: AFinal Cut ProB is a video editing software developed by  
Apple Inc.  
<Documents>  
Memo : States restrictions on the functions or use of this  
equipment. For reference purposes.  
A
: Indicates the page numbers or items to refer to.  
KA-MR100G instruction manual  
(Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,  
Russian, and Chinese versions)  
SxS memory card device driver software installation guide  
JVC ProHD Clip Manager user’s guide/JVC ProHD Log and  
Transfer Plugin user’s guide.  
For procedures on how to install the application software on a  
computer, please refer to the user’s guide or instruction  
manual.  
Contents of this manual  
JVC holds the copyright to this manual. Any part or all of this  
manual may not be reproduced without prior consent from the  
company.  
Product names of other companies described in this manual  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective  
companies. Symbols such as , and are omitted in this  
manual.  
Design, specifications and other contents described in this  
manual are subject to change for improvements without prior  
notice.  
XDCAM EX is Sony Corporation’s brand name for its  
professional video camera series.  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in  
the U.S.  
Mac OS and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the United States and other countries.  
Copyrights  
Broadcasting for profit or public viewing of the video and  
audio contents recorded using this product may infringe  
on authors’ rights protected by copyright law.  
Recorded video and audio contents cannot be used  
without the consent of the right-holder under copyright  
law, except for personal enjoyment.  
2
   
Getting Started  
To load recorded video clips to Apple Inc.’s  
video editing software, Final Cut Pro, installation  
of the Final Cut Pro plugin software (JVC ProHD  
Log and Transfer Plugin) is required. This  
software can be found in the bundled CD-ROM.  
For procedures on how to install the software,  
please refer to the user’s guide and instruction  
manual in the bundled CD-ROM.  
Precautions  
Storage and Operating Environment  
Do not store this product in the following environments.  
Doing so may result in malfunction or failure.  
Hot or cold locations beyond the allowable operating  
temperature range of 0 I to 40 I.  
Locations beyond the allowable operating humidity range  
of 30 % RH to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
Near equipment that emits strong magnetic fields, such as  
transformers or motors  
Near equipment that emits radio waves, such as  
transceivers and mobile phones  
Locations with excessive dust and sand  
Locations that are subjected to strong vibrations  
Locations prone to moisture, such as window side  
Locations that are subjected to steam or oil, such as  
kitchens  
Locations that are subjected to radiation, X-rays, or  
corrosive gases  
Precautions for Handling SxS  
Memory Cards  
Make sure that the SxS memory card is  
formatted on this memory recorder. SxS memory  
cards that are formatted on another product  
cannot be used on this memory recorder.  
Formatting an SxS memory card erases all clips  
that are stored on the card.  
Make sure to close the card slot cover before  
using the memory card.  
Do not operate the write-protect switch of the  
SxS memory card when it is inserted into the  
memory recorder.  
Precautions for Handling the  
For details, please refer to the instruction  
manual of the SxS memory card.  
Memory Recorder  
When connecting and recording with a camcorder other  
than GY-HD200/GY-HD250, the recording may not work  
properly.  
Precautions for Handling Recorded  
Video Clips  
We do not guarantee against damage of the  
recorded video clips if the SxS memory card is  
removed from the slot while data is being  
accessed (e.g., during recording, playback or  
formatting). Remove the card only when the  
access lamp of the memory recorder lights up in  
green.  
We do not guarantee against damage of the  
recorded video clips in the following cases:  
when this product is used in places subject to static  
electricity or electrical noises;  
when the battery or IEEE1394 cable is removed while data  
is being accessed;  
Playing back clips that are created on devices other than  
the KA-MR100G Memory Recorder may result in distorted  
images and choppy sound.  
Please do not use the battery that cannot be connected  
with this product.  
Make sure that the power switch is turned off before  
removing the battery. Failure to do so may result in  
malfunction of the memory recorder or SxS memory card.  
Do not unplug the IEEE1394 cable during recording or  
playback.  
When power is not supplied for a prolonged period of time  
(three months or longer), the initial setting screen appears  
when the power is next turned on.  
Do not place objects on the memory recorder.  
This product cannot be used by connecting the IEEE1394  
terminal of the KA-UM100G adapter (sold separately) to  
the computer.  
Please contact our authorized dealers if inspection of the  
interior components or repair is required.  
when this product is used in sandy or dusty places, or  
when a dirty SxS memory card is used.  
The recovery feature does not guarantee  
successful recovery of the damaged files.  
Fire Hazard, Electrical Shock and  
Injury  
Do not place this product on unstable surfaces as it may  
fall and lead to injuries or malfunction of the product. When  
this product is attached to a camcorder, carry it by holding  
the handle of the camcorder.  
Do not remove or modify the cover of this product. It might  
result in fire, electrical shock or malfunction of the product.  
Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the  
card slot. Inserting a metallic or flammable object may  
result in fire, electrical shock or malfunction of the product.  
JVC shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the  
recorded video clips. (We strongly recommend that you  
create a backup for important video clips.)  
Maintenance  
Turn off the power before performing  
maintenance.  
Wipe this product using a soft cloth. Wiping  
with thinner or benzene may melt or tarnish its  
surface. For tough stains, wipe using a cloth that  
is dipped into a neutral detergent diluted with  
water, followed by wiping with a dry cloth.  
Accessories  
To use the ExpressCard slot on the computer,  
installation of the SxS memory card device driver  
software is required. The driver can be found in  
the bundled CD-ROM.  
Contact with rubber or plastic products over an  
extended period of time may cause the outer surface  
of the product to deteriorate or the paint to peel off.  
To copy a video clip to the computer,  
installation of the computer application software  
(JVC ProHD Clip Manager) is required. This  
program can be found in the bundled CD-ROM.  
Saving Energy  
If this product is not to be used for a long time,  
turn off the power of the system for safety and  
energy conservation reasons.  
3
 
Name and Function of  
Parts  
N
A
B
M
L
K
C
D
J
E
I
H
G
F
A Access lamp  
G [NEXT] button  
Displays the status of the SxS memory card.  
Light off : SxS memory card is not inserted  
Green light: Data in the card is not being accessed  
Red light : Data is currently being accessed (e.g.,  
Skips the currently selected clip to the next clip.  
When the clip selection screen is displayed, use this  
button to select a clip to play back.  
When the menu screen is displayed, use this button to  
select a menu item or setting value.  
recording, playback or formatting in progress)  
H Battery connector  
For connecting to the battery adapter connector of the  
camcorder.  
Before removing the SxS memory card, make sure that the  
access lamp lights up in green color.  
B LCD panel  
Displays the status, clip selection and menu screens.  
(A Page 5, 10, 11)  
Memo:  
I [STOP] button  
Stops recording or playback.  
When the menu screen is displayed, press this button to  
return to the menu screen without altering the settings.  
The contrast and backlight settings of the LCD panel can  
be specified on the [LCD] setting screen of the menu  
screen.  
J [FWD] button  
Fast forwards the selected clip.  
When the Time Code, Date/Time or Clip Name setting  
screen is displayed, use this button to select a setting.  
“LCD panel contrast and backlight settings” (A Page 12)  
C [MENU] button  
Displays the menu screen. Press this button again to restore  
the original screen display.  
K [PLAY/STILL]button  
Pauses or starts playback.  
When the menu screen is displayed, press this button to  
confirm an item or setting value selection.  
D [REV]button  
Fast reverses the selected clip.  
L [INFO/CLR] button  
When the Time Code, Date/Time or Clip Name setting  
screen is displayed, use this button to select a setting.  
Switches the clip information display. (A Page 5)  
When the utility execution screen is displayed, use this  
button to execute a process. On other setting screens,  
pressing this button restores the default settings.  
E Camcorder connector  
To connect the memory recorder with a camcorder, connect  
this connector to the memory recorder connector of the  
KA-UM100G adapter (sold separately).  
M [PREV] button  
Skips to the beginning of the selected clip or the previous  
clip.  
When the clip selection screen is displayed, use this  
button to select a clip to play back.  
When the menu screen is displayed, use this button to  
select a menu item or setting value.  
F [POWER]button  
Turns On/Off the power of the memory recorder. To do so,  
press and hold the button for at least one second.  
N Card slot  
Open the cover and insert the SxS memory card.  
(A Page 8)  
4
 
Getting Started  
Memo:  
A ANO CARDB message is shown when an SxS memory  
LCD Panel Displays  
card is not inserted.  
A
A
CARD PROTECT  
B
mark  
is shown before the clip if  
the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card is turned  
on.  
During Recording or Stop Mode  
During Playback Mode  
Displays the clip selection screen.  
Displays the status screen.  
A
G
I
J
N
B
C
D
E
K
Card protect mark  
H
F
L
M
A Modes  
---  
SxS memory card is not inserted  
I Modes  
oSTOP  
RREC  
WSTBY  
Stop  
WS  
Still  
IP  
Playing  
Standby (pause)  
NF1  
Fast forward  
(low speed)  
OR1  
Fast reverse  
(low speed)  
NF2  
Fast forward  
(high speed)  
OR2  
Fast reverse  
(high speed)  
B Remaining capacity  
Displays the remaining time (minutes) of the SxS memory card.  
C Date  
Shows the date of the built-in clock. The month/day/year  
display format can be specified on the [CLOCK2]-[DATE  
STYLE] screen of the menu screen.  
ASetting the Date/TimeB (A Page 7, 13)  
D Time  
J Video format  
Displays the video format of the selected clip.  
“Video format settings” (A Page 12)  
K Clip name  
The clip indicated by the cursor ( ) is the selected clip.  
A ANO CLIPB message is shown when no clip is found.  
Shows the time of the built-in clock. The time display format  
(12-hour/24-hour) can be specified on the [CLOCK2]-[TIME  
STYLE] screen of the menu screen.  
ASetting the Date/TimeB (A Page 7, 13)  
E Video format  
mark  
A check mark ( ) appears before clips  
that are playable.  
ok mark  
Appears after the clip name. You can  
specify the Aok markB on the [OK CLIP]  
screen of the menu screen.  
“Menu screen’s [OK CLIP] settings”  
(A Page 12)  
Shows the video format selected on the [SYSTEM] screen of  
the menu screen.  
“Video format settings” (A Page 12)  
F Time code/User bit  
Displays the time code or user bit to be recorded. Press the  
[INFO/CLR] button to toggle the display.  
00:00:00:00 : Time code  
0F 0F 0F 0F : User bit  
Memo:  
The time code display differs depending on whether non  
drop frame or drop frame mode has been selected in the  
[DROP FRAME] setting.  
L Playback position bar  
Displays the progress of the currently played clip in the form  
of a bar.  
“Memory recorder’s time code settings” (A Page 12)  
M Clip information  
Displays various information related to the selected clip.  
Press the [INFO/CLR] button to toggle the clip information  
display.  
00:00:00:00 : Playback time code  
0F 0F 0F 0F : Playback user bit  
Non drop frame mode  
Drop frame mode  
00:00:00:00  
RD 09/07/08: Date on which clip is recorded  
(month/day/year)  
G Total number of clips  
Displays the total number of clips recorded in the SxS  
memory card.  
RT 11:11:11 : Time on which clip is recorded  
(hour:minute:second)  
Dr 00:10:00 : Clip length (duration) (hour:minute:second)  
H Clip name  
Note:  
Displays the name of the clip that is going to be recorded.  
The clip name can be specified on the [CLIP NAME] screen  
of the menu screen. “Changing clip name or resetting the clip  
number” (A Page 13)  
The playback time code value is not an accurate  
representation. Use it as a guide for the playback position.  
N Selected clip/Total number of clips  
5
   
Setup  
4 Attach the memory recorder to the KA-UM100G  
adapter  
Align the screw holes at the back of the KA-UM100G adapter  
with the holes on the rubber sheet. Next, follow the steps  
illustrated in A _ D to attach the memory recorder.  
Attaching the Memory  
Recorder to a Camcorder  
Check the IEEE1394 connection method before attaching  
the memory recorder to the camcorder.  
For details, please refer to AConnecting IEEE1394B  
(A Page 7)  
B Set the hook to the guide  
Memory recorder  
(KA-UM100G)  
Hook  
KA-UM100G  
adapter  
Guide  
D Mount the  
Note:  
Screws  
screws (x2)  
Connector B  
C Connect  
connector B  
The KA-MR100G adapter (sold separately) is required to  
attach the memory recorder to a camcorder.  
Memo:  
Two different types of battery adapters, manufactured by  
IDX and Anton Bauer respectively, are available,  
depending on the country/region where the camcorder is  
purchased.  
Recess  
Connector A  
A Connect  
connector A  
Rubber sheet  
(included with the  
memory recorder)  
1 Remove the battery from the camcorder  
2 Remove the battery adapter from the camcorder  
Follow the steps illustrated in A _ C below to remove the  
battery adapter, followed by the plate (for IDX adapters only)  
and rubber sheet from the camcorder.  
Note:  
Store the connection wires and connectors properly so that  
they do not protrude from the groove or recess.  
Rubber sheet  
(included with the camcorder)  
5 Attach the battery adapter to the memory  
Battery adapter  
recorder  
A Remove screw A  
Align the screw holes at the back of the memory recorder  
with the holes on the rubber sheet. Next, follow the steps  
illustrated in A _ C to attach the rubber sheet, plate (for IDX  
adapters only) and battery adapter.  
Screw A  
C Remove screw B (x4)  
(x4)  
Screw B  
Screw  
A
Battery adapter  
Rubber sheet  
(included with the camcorder)  
C Mount screw A (x4)  
Screw A  
A Mount screw B (x4)  
Plate (for IDX  
adapters only)  
Battery adapter  
for Anton Bauer  
Screw A  
Connector  
Screw B  
B Remove connector (x2)  
Memo:  
Battery adapters manufactured by Anton Bauer do not  
come with a plate.  
3 Attach the KA-UM100G adapter (sold separately)  
Plate (for IDX  
adapters only)  
Battery  
adapter for  
Anton Bauer  
to the camcorder  
Connector  
Align the screw holes at the back of the camcorder with the  
holes on the rubber sheet. Next, follow the steps illustrated in  
A _ B to attach the KA-UM100G adapter.  
B Connect the connector (x2)  
Note:  
Store the connection wires and connectors properly so that  
they do not protrude from the groove or recess.  
Memo:  
Rubber sheet  
(included with KA-UM100G)  
KA-UM100G adapter  
Battery adapters manufactured by Anton Bauer do not  
come with a plate.  
Screws  
B Mount the  
screw (x4)  
6 Attach the battery to the camcorder  
Note:  
Do not use the battery that cannot be connected with this  
product.  
For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the  
camcorder.  
Connector A Connect the  
connector (x2)  
Recess  
Note:  
Store the connection wires and connectors properly so that  
they do not protrude from the groove or recess.  
6
   
Setup  
Turning Off the Power  
1 Press and hold down the [POWER] button of the  
memory recorder for at least one second  
Connecting IEEE1394  
The power of the memory recorder turns off.  
Memo:  
There are 2 ways to connect the IEEE1394.  
You can turn off the power of the memory recorder using  
the [POWER] switch of the camcorder by setting [DR-  
HD100 A.OFF] on the OTHERS[2/2] menu screen of the  
GY-HD200/HD250 series camcorder to AOnB.  
Connecting via IEEE1394 Cable  
Connect the IEEE1394 cable to the KA-UM100G adapter  
and the IEEE1394 terminal of the camcorder.  
Set the [INT/EXT] switch to AEXTB.  
Note:  
Make use of a battery to supply power to the memory  
recorder. Power cannot be supplied from the DC INPUT  
terminal of the camcorder.  
[INT/EXT] switch  
Setting the Date/Time  
KA-UM100G adapter  
IEEE1394 cable  
Set the time of the built-in clock on the [CLOCK1] setting  
screen of the menu screen.  
Memo:  
When the switch is set to [INT], signal input and output is  
disabled.  
For information on where to purchase an IEEE1394 cable,  
please consult our authorized dealers.  
[PLAY/STILL]  
button  
[PREV] button  
[REV] button  
[FWD] button  
Connection via Internal Wiring  
Changes need to be made to the internal wire connections of  
the camcorder.  
Memo:  
[STOP] button  
[NEXT] button  
<Buttons to use>  
<[CLOCK1] Setting Screen>  
When making a connection with the switch set to [INT], it is  
necessary to alter the internal wire connections of the  
camcorder. For details, please consult our authorized dealers.  
1 Select the item to set (ATIME ZONEB, ADATEB or  
ATIMEB)  
Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] button to select an item.  
After making a selection, press the [PLAY/STILL] or [FWD]  
button to confirm.  
When making a connection with internal wiring, the  
IEEE1394 terminal of the adapter is disabled.  
[INT/EXT]  
Description  
Switch  
2 Set the respective items  
Set the items listed in the table below.  
For recording data to or playing data from the  
Memo:  
SxS memory card.  
When the switch is set to [INT], the IEEE1394  
terminal on the camcorder is disabled.  
INT  
Be sure to set the ATIME ZONEB before setting the  
ADATEB and ATIMEB”.  
The memory recorder does not support daylight savings  
time.  
For connecting the IEEE1394 terminal on the  
camcorder to a computer or other devices.  
When the switch is set to [EXT], the internal  
connection between the memory recorder  
and the camcorder is disabled.  
EXT  
Item  
Description  
For setting the time difference with the  
UTC (Universal Time Coordinate). The  
values of the ADATEB and ATIMEB items  
Turning On/Off the Power  
TIME ZONE will be automatically adjusted when this  
item is altered.  
AUTC Time Difference Chart by RegionB  
(A Page 17)  
DATE  
TIME  
For setting the date (month/day/year).  
Turning On the Power  
For setting the time (hour:minute:second).  
1
Set the [POWER] switch of the camcorder to “On”  
Press the [PREV] or [NEXT] button to select a value,  
followed by using the [PLAY/STILL] button to confirm the  
selection.  
When setting DATE, press the [FWD] or [REV] button to  
jump between month, day, and year. When setting TIME,  
press the same button to jump between hour, minute and  
second.  
2 Press and hold down the [POWER] button of the  
memory recorder for at least one second  
The power of the memory recorder turns on. After a message  
indicating KA-MR100 POWER ON appears on the LCD  
panel for several seconds, the status screen is displayed.  
Memo:  
It is necessary to set the built-in clock immediately after  
A
B
3 Press the [MENU] button to return to the status  
screen  
purchasing this product or when it has not been used for a  
prolonged period of time (three months or longer). After the  
power of the memory recorder turns on, a message  
indicating  
seconds. Next, the [CLOCK1] setting screen is automatically  
displayed. Setting the Date/Time Page 7)  
ACLOCK SETUP MENUB appears for several  
A
B
(A  
7
     
Removing the SxS Memory Card  
Note:  
Do not remove the SxS memory card when the memory  
recorder lights up in red. Before removing the card, make  
sure that the access lamp lights up in green color.  
Inserting/Removing the  
SxS Memory Card  
Note:  
This product does not support the USB interface  
ExpressCard. Use a recommended SxS memory card.  
(ASpecificationsB A Page 16)  
Do not insert the SxS memory card in the reverse  
direction. The card slot is designed such that the card  
cannot be inserted in the reverse direction. Do not force  
the card into the card slot as this will cause malfunction.  
1 Slide the tab of the card slot cover horizontally to  
open the cover  
2 Press the [EJECT] button at the side of the slot  
to unlock  
3 Press [EJECT] button again, and remove the SxS  
memory card  
SxS memory card  
Inserting the SxS memory card  
1 Slide the tab of the card slot cover horizontally to  
open the cover  
[EJECT] button  
2 Insert the SxS memory card into the card slot  
Insert the card with the label facing you as illustrated  
below.  
Card slot cover  
The access lamp lights up in red. When the card is ready  
to be used, the light turns green.  
SxS memory card  
Open tab  
Label  
Card slot cover  
4 Close the card slot cover  
Open tab  
Maximum Recording Time  
of SxS Memory Card  
The maximum recording time of an SxS memory card varies  
according to the format of the input signals as shown in the  
table below.  
3 Close the card slot cover  
Memo:  
When using a 32 GB SxS memory card  
If a AFORMATB message appears on the LCD panel,  
make sure to format (initialize) the card using the memory  
recorder. (“Menu screen’s [MEDIA]-[FORMAT] settings”  
(A Page 13)  
Max. Recording  
Mode  
Video Format  
Time  
720 (50p/25p/60p/30p/24p) Approx. 180 mins  
1080 (50i/60i) Approx. 140 mins  
HD1  
HD2  
Note:  
SxS memory cards that are formatted using another  
product cannot be used on this memory recorder.  
Memo:  
The values in the table are for reference and are not  
guaranteed values. These are not the maximum possible  
duration during continuous recording. The maximum  
duration for continuous recording when the battery is fully  
charged varies according to the battery type.  
Write-protect Switch of SxS Memory  
Card  
To disable recording or deletion of video clips to or from the  
SxS memory card so as to protect the recorded clips, set the  
write-protect switch at the side of the SxS memory card to  
“WP”. When using a write-protected SxS memory card, a  
message indicating AWRITE PROTECT!B will appear on the  
status screen of the LCD panel for about three seconds. For  
details, please refer to the instruction manual of the SxS  
memory card.  
Note:  
Do not operate the write-protect switch of the SxS memory  
card when it is inserted into the memory recorder.  
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Operation  
Recording to the SxS Memory Card  
When the memory recorder is in the play mode, press the  
[STOP] button to stop playback.  
There are three REC trigger buttons on the camcorder (on  
the lens, at the side, and on the handle). The REC trigger  
button to enable recording to the SxS memory card varies  
according to the [1394 REC TRIGGER] settings.  
A ATRIGGER TO HDVB message is shown on the  
camcorder panel display when the REC trigger button is  
pressed.  
Hybrid recording with cassette tape (when the  
ASYNCROB setting is enabled)  
For recording data to both the cassette tape of the  
camcorder and the memory recorder.  
Recording Video Images of  
the Camcorder Using the  
Memory Recorder  
To record video images of the camcorder using the memory  
recorder, operate using the REC trigger button on the  
camcorder. Each time a recording is started and stopped, a  
clip is created in the SxS memory card.  
Settings Prior to Recording  
Before recording, it is necessary to configure the camcorder  
and memory recorder settings.  
1
Press any one of the REC trigger buttons on the  
lens, at the side, or on the handle of the camcorder  
to start recording to the SxS memory card  
Camcorder settings  
1 Set to the ACAMB mode using the [CAM/VTR]  
button  
2 Press the REC trigger button of the camcorder to  
switch between the recording and standby  
modes  
2 Set the [IEEE1394] switch to the AHDVB end  
The memory recorder does not support the DV format.  
3 Press the [STOP] button on the memory recorder  
3 Set the video format (e.g., 720/60p)  
to stop recording  
Set according to the video format settings of the memory  
Memo:  
recorder.  
Memo:  
When a cassette tape is not inserted into the camcorder,  
data will only be recorded to the SxS memory card.  
The GY-HD200 (B) series camcorders can record in the  
1080 format. Check the name plate on the camcorder.  
Recording only to the SxS memory card (when  
the ASPLITB setting is enabled)  
For recording to the SxS memory card by pressing the REC  
trigger button at the side of the camcorder.  
4 Select a method for recording to the SxS  
memory card  
Select the method to record to the SxS memory card from  
the [1394 REC TRIGGER] item of the OTHERS[2/2] menu  
screen.  
1 Press the REC trigger button at the side of the  
camcorder to start recording to the SxS memory  
card  
Setting  
Recording Method  
2
Press the REC trigger button of the camcorder to  
switch between the recording and standby modes  
Records only to the cassette tape of the  
camcorder.  
T Data is not recorded in the SxS  
memory card.  
OFF  
3 Press the [STOP] button on the memory recorder  
to stop recording  
Series recording (when the ASERIESB setting is  
SYNCRO  
SPLIT  
For hybrid recording  
enabled)  
Records only to the SxS memory card  
For series recording  
Recording to the SxS memory card starts automatically  
when the remaining capacity of the cassette tape falls below  
three minutes.  
SERIES  
T For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the  
camcorder.  
1
Press any one of the REC trigger buttons on the  
lens, at the side, or on the handle of the camcorder  
to start recording to the cassette tape  
Memory recorder settings  
For procedures to set the menu screen, refer to page 11.  
Recording to the SxS memory card starts automatically  
when the remaining capacity of the cassette tape falls  
below three minutes.  
1 Set the video format according to the camcorder  
setting  
Set the RESOLUTION and FRAME/RATE under the  
[SYSTEM] settings on the menu screen. (A Page 12)  
2 Press the [STOP] button on the memory recorder  
to stop recording  
Memo:  
When there is no remaining space left on the SxS memory  
card, a ACARD FULL!B message will appear for about  
three seconds.  
2 Set the time code recording method for the SxS  
memory card  
Set the three items below on the [TC SET1] setting screen  
of the menu screen. (A Page 12)  
Setting item  
Description  
TC SOURCE For setting the source of the time code  
Camcorder Panel Display  
For setting the run mode of the time code  
GENERATOR  
generator of the memory recorder.  
Remaining time  
Memory recorder  
When connected: White color  
During recording: Red color  
For selecting either ANON DROPB or  
DROP  
ADROPB frame (enabled only when the  
FRAME  
frame rate is set to 60 or 30.)  
1394 REC TRIGGER mode  
Set the preset time code and user bit values on the [TC  
SET2] setting screen of the menu screen. (A Page 13)  
R: OFF  
Y: SYNCRO  
R: SPLIT F: SERIES  
When connected: Red blinking  
During recording: Red color  
<Camcorder’s  
STATUS 0 screen>  
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2 Press the [NEXT] or [PREV] button to select a  
clip to play  
Playing Video Images  
Recorded in the Memory  
Recorder  
Select a clip that has a check mark.  
To play back a clip without a check mark, it is necessary to  
configure the camcorder and memory recorder according  
to the video format settings, which are displayed when the  
clip is selected.  
To play back video images recorded by the memory  
recorder, select a clip from the clip selection screen on the  
LCD panel of the memory recorder. The selected video clip  
is played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the  
camcorder.  
3 Press the [PLAY/STILL] button to start playback  
The video clip is played back on the LCD monitor and  
viewfinder of the camcorder.  
The progress bar on the LCD panel of the memory  
recorder moves to indicate the current playback position.  
Press the [PLAY/STILL] button during playback to switch  
to the still mode. Press the button again to resume  
playback.  
Memo:  
Before playing back video images recorded by the memory  
recorder, stop the playback of the cassette tape in the  
camcorder.  
Memo:  
Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the  
camcorder may be distorted when in the Still and Fast  
forward/Fast reverse modes.  
When multiple video clips are stored in the SxS memory  
card, the playable clips are played back continuously in  
sequence. Playback switches to the still mode at the end  
of the last clip.  
4 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the  
clip  
The LCD panel display switches to the status screen.  
Settings Prior to Playback  
Before playing, it is necessary to configure the camcorder  
and memory recorder settings.  
Camcorder settings  
Fast forward/Fast reverse  
1 Set to the AVTRB mode using the [CAM/VTR]  
button  
Fast forwards or fast reverses the selected clip. It will switch  
to still mode at the end or beginning of the selected clip. To  
switch to the still mode during fast forward or fast reverse,  
press the [PLAY/STILL] button.  
Pressing the [FWD] button in the still mode,  
during playback or fast reverse  
Switches to the low speed fast forward (F1) mode. Press the  
[FWD] button again to switch to the high speed fast forward  
(F2) mode.  
Pressing the [REV] button in the still mode,  
during playback or fast forward  
2 Set the [IEEE1394] switch to the AHDVB end  
Memory recorder settings  
For procedures to set the menu screen, refer to page 11.  
1 Set the video format  
Set the RESOLUTION and FRAME/RATE under the  
[SYSTEM] settings on the menu screen. (A Page 12)  
Note:  
Set according to the format settings of the camcorder.  
Playback cannot be executed if the camcorder and  
memory recorder settings are different from each other.  
Switches to the low speed fast reverse (R1) mode. Press the  
[REV] button again to switch to the high speed fast reverse  
(R2) mode.  
Playing a Clip from the SxS Memory  
Card  
If the memory recorder is in the standby mode, press the  
[STOP] button on the recorder to switch to the stop mode.  
Skip  
Skips to the next or previous playable clip.  
Pressing the [NEXT] button in the still mode or  
during fast reverse  
Doing so switches automatically to the still mode after  
skipping to the beginning of the next clip. Pressing the button  
twice switches to the still mode after skipping to the  
beginning of the second clip from the current one.  
Pressing the [PREV] button in the still mode or  
during fast reverse  
Pressing this button during playback of the clip switches  
automatically to the still mode after skipping to the beginning  
of the selected clip. Pressing the button again skips to the  
beginning of the previous clip and remains in the still mode.  
[PREV]  
[PLAY/STILL] button  
button  
[FWD] button  
[STOP] button  
[NEXT]button  
[REV]  
button  
<LCD Panel>  
Pressing the [NEXT] button during playback or  
fast forward  
Pressing the button starts playback automatically from the  
beginning of the next clip. Pressing the button twice starts  
playback from the beginning of the second clip from the  
current one.  
Normal playback  
1 Press the [PLAY/STILL] button  
Memo:  
Playable clips are indicated by a check mark ( ) at the  
front of their names.  
The clip indicated by the cursor ( ) is the selected clip.  
ALCD Panel DisplaysB (A Page 5)  
Pressing the [PREV] button during playback or  
fast forward  
Pressing this button during playback of the clip starts  
playback automatically from the beginning of the selected  
clip. Pressing the button at the beginning of the clip starts  
playback from the beginning of the previous clip.  
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Menu  
[NUMBER] of the [CLIP NAME] setting screen  
[FORMAT] and [RESTORE] of the [MEDIA] setting screen  
[ALL RESET] of the [OTHERS] setting screen  
Setting the Menu Screen  
Utility item being selected  
[MENU] button  
[PREV]button  
[INFO/CLR] button  
Execute with [INFO/CLR] button  
[PLAY/STILL] button  
[FWD] button  
Return to the menu screen without  
setting using [STOP] button  
[REV] button  
[STOP] button  
[NEXT] button  
2 Press the [INFO/CLR] button to execute the  
selected item  
When [FORMAT] or [RESTORE] is completed,  
ACOMPLETEB appears on the LCD display.  
When [FORMAT] or [RESTORE] is in progress,  
AEXECUTEB appears on the LCD display. If failure occurs,  
AERRORB is displayed.  
Procedures for Setting Values  
1 Press the [MENU] button  
After the execution message appears, the display returns  
to the menu screen.  
All operations are disabled during execution of a utility.  
Memo:  
Press the [STOP] button to return to the menu screen  
without executing the selected item.  
Menu screen  
Setting item  
Current setting value  
Procedures for Setting Time Code/  
User Bit Preset, Clip Name and  
Date/Time  
1 Select a menu item from Time Code/User Bit  
Preset, Clip Name and Date/Time  
Time Code Preset/User Bit Preset :  
[TC PRESET]/[UB PRESET] of the [TC SET2] setting  
screen  
2 Move the cursor ( ) to the item to be set by  
pressing the [NEXT] or [PREV] button  
3 Press the [PLAY/STILL] or [FWD] button  
Current selected setting item  
Clip Name setting :  
Cursor  
[PREFIX] of the [CLIP NAME] setting screen  
Date/Time setting :  
Current selected setting value  
[DATE]/[TIME] of the [CLOCK1] setting screen  
Set using [PLAY/STILL] button  
Return to the menu screen without setting  
using [STOP] button  
Reset to A00:00:00:00B with [INFO/CLR]  
button  
Current selected setting item  
4 Move the cursor ( ) to the value to be set by  
pressing the [NEXT] or [PREV] button  
Set using [PLAY/STILL] button  
5 Press the [PLAY/STILL] button to confirm the  
setting  
Return to the menu screen without setting  
using [STOP] button  
The menu screen appears after the setting is changed.  
Memo:  
When the setting screen is displayed, pressing the [STOP]  
or [REV] button returns the display to the menu screen  
without altering the setting value.  
Memo:  
During setting of the time code, user bit or time, pressing  
the [INFO/CLR] button sets all digits to “00”. In the clip  
name setting, the default clip name is shown.  
2 Press the [FWD] or [REV] button to select the  
6 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen  
display  
item to set  
3 Alter the value of the selected item by pressing  
the [NEXT] or [PREV] button  
Procedures for Executing the  
4 Press the [PLAY/STILL] button to confirm the  
new value  
Utilities  
The menu screen appears after the setting is changed.  
Memo:  
When the setting screen is displayed, pressing the [STOP]  
button returns the display to the menu screen without  
altering the setting value.  
1 Select a menu item to display the execution  
screen of the corresponding utility  
The different utility items are shown below.  
[NOW CLIP] and [ALL CLIP] of the [DELETE] setting  
screen  
[ALL OK] and [ALL NONE] of the [OK CLIP] setting screen  
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Menu Screen Configurations  
and Functions  
Values indicated in parentheses in the table below are default  
settings.  
Setting Item  
Setting Values  
Functions  
SYSTEM  
For setting the format of the video to be recorded or played back. Make sure  
that the settings are consistent with those of the camcorder. Otherwise,  
recording and playback cannot be executed.  
RESOLUTION (720), 1080  
For setting the resolution.  
FRAME/RATE RESOLUTION: When 720 is set  
For setting the frame rate. The configurable frame rate may vary according to  
the [RESOLUTION] setting.  
(60p), 30p, 50p, 25p, 24p  
RESOLUTION: When 1080 is set  
(60i), 50i  
LCD  
For setting the contrast and backlight of the memory recorder’s LCD panel.  
For adjusting the contrast.  
CONTRAST  
BACKLIGHT  
MAX, +4, +3, +2, +1, (0), -1, -2,  
-3, -4, MIN  
OFF  
(ON)  
OFF : Backlight is turned off at all times.  
ON : Backlight is turned on at all times.  
AUTO  
AUTO: Backlight turns on when the buttons are operated. Light turns off  
automatically about five seconds after the buttons are operated.  
DELETE  
For deleting a clip.  
This function is disabled when recording is in progress.  
Clips indicated with an Aok markB cannot be deleted.  
NOW CLIP  
ALL CLIP  
NO  
YES  
Deletes the currently selected clip when in the play mode. Deletes the clip that  
is last recorded when in the stop or standby mode.  
YES : Delete clips. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not delete clips. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
NO  
YES  
Deletes all clips.  
YES : Delete clips. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not delete clips. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
OK CLIP  
For important clips or clips that you do not want to delete, specify them as AOK  
clipB. Upon specifying a clip as an AOK clipB, an Aok markB will appear to the  
right of the clip name on the clip selection screen.  
NOW CLIP  
NONE  
OK  
For specifying a selected clip as an AOK clipB when in the playback mode. For  
specifying the clip that is last recorded as an AOK clipB when in the stop or  
standby mode.  
NONE: Do not specify an AOK clipB. (Press the [PLAY/STILL] button.)  
OK : Specify an AOK clipB. (Press the [PLAY/STILL] button.)  
ALL OK  
NO  
YES  
For specifying all clips as AOK clipsB.  
YES : Specify as AOK clipsB. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Retain current settings. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
ALL NONE  
NO  
YES  
Cancels all AOK clipB specifications.  
YES : Cancel AOK clipB specifications. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Retain current settings. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
TC SET1  
For configuring settings related to the time code of the memory recorder.  
For selecting the source of the time code.  
TC SOURCE  
(INT)  
EXT  
INT : The time code runs according to the value of the memory recorder’s  
time code generator.  
EXT : The time code runs according to the value of the time code from the  
camcorder.  
When [EXT] is selected, make sure to set the [TC GENE.] switch of the  
camcorder to AFREEB.  
GENERATOR FREE  
(RECRUN)  
For selecting the run mode of the time code generator.  
Setting is enabled when [TC SOURCE] is set to AINTB.  
REGEN  
FREE  
: The time code runs according to the preset value in the free run  
mode.  
RECRUN : The time code runs according to the preset value when in the  
recording mode.  
REGEN : The time code runs continuously according to the last time code on  
the SxS memory card.  
DROP  
FRAME  
(NON DROP)  
DROP  
For selecting the non drop frame or drop frame mode.  
Setting is enabled when [TC SOURCE] is set to AINTB.  
Setting is enabled when the frame rate is set to 60 or 30.  
NON DROP : Non drop frame mode  
DROP  
: Drop frame mode  
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Menu  
Setting Item  
Setting Values  
Functions  
TC SET2  
For presetting the time code generator of the memory recorder.  
TC PRESET  
(00:00:00:00) _ 23:59:59:29  
or  
(00:00:00:00) _ 23:59:59:24  
The number of frames that can be specified are as shown below, depending on  
the setting of the frame rate. (e.g., when the frame rate is 60, you can specify the  
number of frames up to a value of 58.)  
Frame rate  
60  
50  
48  
30  
29  
25  
24  
24  
23  
Number of frames 58  
UB PRESET  
(00:00:00:00) _ FF FF FF FF  
For presetting the user bit. (8 digits)  
CLIP NAME  
For specifying the first four characters of the clip name before recording, or  
resetting the clip number.  
An eight-digit clip name is automatically configured.  
Serial numbers are automatically appended as the last four digits whenever a  
clip is created. Serial numbers are automatically appended even when SxS  
memory card is replaced or after changing the first four characters of the clip  
name at APREFIXB.  
PREFIX  
(Last three digit of the serial  
number + K)  
For specifying the first four characters of the clip name.  
(Usable characters: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, -, _)  
Example: If the serial number is 00001234, then the default clip name is 234K.  
NUMBER  
RESET  
YES  
NO  
You can reset the clip number (0001) after changing the clip name at APREFIXB.  
If clips already exist on the SxS memory card, the smallest available number will  
be used.  
Example: If 0001 exists on the SxS memory card, then 0002 will be used.  
YES : Reset clip number. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not reset clip number. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
CLOCK1  
For configuring settings related to the clock of the memory recorder.  
TIME ZONE  
UTC-12:00 _  
(UTC-05:00) _ UTC+14:00  
For setting the time difference with the UTC (Universal Time Coordinate).  
AUTC Time Difference Chart by RegionB (A Page 17)  
When the setting of this item is altered, the [DATE]/[TIME] values below will be  
automatically adjusted.  
DATE  
TIME  
(--/--/--)  
(--:--:--)  
For setting the date (month/day/year). The last two digits of the western calendar  
is used.  
Press the [INFO/CLR] button to display the default setting.  
For setting the time (hour:minute:second).  
Press the [INFO/CLR] button to display the default setting.  
CLOCK2  
For setting the date or time display mode.  
DATE STYLE YY/MM/DD  
(MM/DD/YY)  
For specifying the display style of the date.  
Altering the setting of this item also changes the [DATE] display mode on the  
[CLOCK1] setting screen.  
DD/MM/YY  
YY/MM/DD : Year/Month/Day  
MM/DD/YY : Month/Day/Year  
DD/MM/YY : Day/Month/Year  
TIME STYLE  
12  
(24)  
For specifying the display style of the time.  
Altering the setting of this item also changes the [TIME] display mode on the  
[CLOCK1] setting screen.  
12  
24  
: 12-hour display (AM/PM display)  
: 24-hour display  
MEDIA  
For setting processes related to the SxS memory card.  
FORMAT  
YES  
NO  
Starts the formatting (initialization) of the SxS memory card.  
When formatting is performed, all clips stored inside the SxS memory card will  
be cleared.  
YES : Format. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not format. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
RESTORE  
YES  
NO  
Scans the SxS memory card and makes attempts to restore damaged clips.  
However, success of the restore process is not guaranteed.  
YES : Execute. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not execute. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
OTHER  
For configuring settings related to the control buttons and menus of the memory  
recorder.  
OPERATION  
ALL RESET  
(UNLOCK)  
LOCK  
You can disable the button control of the memory recorder to avoid misoperations  
during shooting.  
UNLOCK: Enables all buttons.  
LOCK  
: Button control is disabled, with the exception of the following.  
Record/Standby (REC trigger button of the camcorder)  
Menu screen display ([MENU] button)  
Power On ([POWER] button)  
YES  
NO  
For resetting the menu settings of the memory recorder to the default values.  
YES : Restore default settings. (Press the [INFO/CLR] button.)  
NO : Do not restore default settings. (Press the [STOP] button.)  
13  
       
Others  
Card Error Messages  
Warning Messages  
When an SxS memory card incompatible with the memory  
recorder is detected, an AERROR CARD!B message and a  
message indicating the cause of the card error will appear  
alternately at the first line of the LCD panel display. (For  
approximately two seconds) When an error message  
appears, take the following actions.  
When warning messages appear on the LCD panel, take the  
following actions.  
Message  
NO  
SUPPORT!  
Description  
WRITE  
Warning Messages  
Appears when a media not supported by  
the memory recorder is inserted.  
Action: Replace it with a recommended  
SxS memory card.  
PROTECT!  
FORMAT!  
Appears when the card has already been  
formatted by another device.  
Action: Execute AFORMATB using this  
memory recorder.  
“Menu screen’s [MEDIA]->[FORMAT]  
settings” (A Page 13)  
Message  
CLOCK  
SETUP  
MENU  
Description  
Appears when the clock is not set.  
Action: Set the clock when the [CLOCK1]  
setting screen appears.  
WRITE  
PROTECT!  
Appears when the write-protect switch of  
the SxS memory card is set to the “WP”  
end.  
Action: Set the write-protect switch to AOffB  
before recording or deleting a clip.  
CARD  
CHANGE  
Appears when errors are found in the clip.  
Action: Execute ARESTOREB or  
AFORMATB using this memory recorder. If  
doing so does not eliminate the error, it  
may be due to malfunction of the SxS  
memory card. Replace the SxS memory  
card.  
CARD FULL! Appears when there is no more space left  
on the SxS memory card.  
Action: Take any of the following actions.  
Use an SxS memory card with sufficient  
space.  
Delete unwanted clips or format the card  
to create space.  
RESTORE !  
Appears when the clip may be damaged.  
Action: Execute ARESTOREB using this  
memory recorder.  
Card error message appears when the following operations  
are performed.  
When an SxS memory card is inserted  
When power is turned on with an SxS memory card  
inserted  
OPERATION Appears when buttons other than the  
LOCK !  
[MENU] button is pressed with the  
[OPERATION] menu set to ALOCKB.  
Action: Change the [OPERATION] menu  
setting to AUNLOCKB.  
When in the stop, standby or still mode  
Status screen (stop or standby)  
Error Messages  
Battery and Signal Error Messages  
An error message appears at the first line of the LCD panel  
display when the battery is weak or when there is an input  
signal error. When an error message appears, take the  
following actions.  
<LCD Panel>  
Clip selection screen (still)  
Message  
BAT.  
ALARM !  
Description  
Appears when the remaining battery level  
is insufficient.  
Action: Charge the battery.  
SHUT  
DOWN !  
Appears immediately before the battery  
runs out completely. The memory recorder  
will shut down a few seconds after the  
message is displayed.  
<LCD Panel>  
Action: Charge the battery.  
When in the menu screen display  
NO SIGNAL ! Appears when there is no signal input.  
(*1)  
Action: Check the connection of the  
IEEE1394 cable and the camcorder  
settings.  
Other  
Appears when the format of input signals is  
SIGNAL (*1) different from that of the memory recorder.  
Action: Make sure that the memory  
recorder settings are consistent with those  
of the camcorder. (A Page 9)  
<LCD Panel>  
(*1) Appears during the recording or stop mode.  
14  
       
Others  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause(s)  
Actions  
Refer to  
Power does not turn  
on  
Power is supplied from the DC INPUT  
terminal of the camcorder.  
Attach the battery. The power of the memory recorder  
cannot be supplied from the DC INPUT terminal of the  
camcorder.  
A Page 7  
Only the power of the camcorder is turned It is necessary to turn on the power of the memory recorder A Page 7  
AOnB.  
at the same time.  
Remaining battery level is insufficient.  
The IEEE1394 cable is not connected.  
Charge the battery.  
Connect a GY-HD200/HD250 series camcorder to the  
KA-UM100G adapter using an IEEE1394 cable.  
A Page 14  
A Page 7  
Unable to record or  
play clip  
The [INT/EXT] switch setting of the  
KA-UM100G adapter is inappropriate.  
Set to AEXTB during normal use. (When IEEE1394  
connection is made internally without the use of an  
external cable, set to AINTB.  
A Page 7  
If the ANO SIGNALB message does not disappear even  
if the setting is correct, set the switch again to select the  
setting. If the message remains displayed, turn off and  
on the power again.  
The video formats of the camcorder and  
memory recorder are not consistent with  
each other.  
Ensure that the video format of the camcorder and memory A Page 9  
recorder are consistent with each other.  
The [IEEE1394] switch of the camcorder is Set the [IEEE1394] switch to the AHDVB end.  
A Page 9  
A Page 10  
set to the ADVB end.  
If the ANO SIGNALB message does not disappear even  
after setting to AHDVB, set the switch again. If the message  
remains displayed, turn off and on the power again.  
Recording does not  
start  
The camcorder is set to the AVTRB mode.  
Set to the ACAMB mode using the [CAM/VTR] button.  
A Page 9  
A Page 9  
The [1394 REC TRIGGER] item on the  
OTHERS[2/2] menu screen of the  
camcorder is set to AOFFB or ASERIESB.  
Set [1394 REC TRIGGER] to ASYNCROB or ASPLITB.  
When this is set to ASERIESB, recording starts when the  
remaining capacity of the cassette tape falls below three  
minutes.  
The memory recorder is set to the playback Press the [STOP] button to stop playback.  
mode.  
A Page 9  
A Page 14  
A Page 14  
The write-protect of the SxS memory card  
is enabled.  
Set the write-protect switch to AOffB before recording or  
deleting a clip.  
There is no space left on the SxS memory Use an SxS memory card that has sufficient space.  
card.  
Unable to play clip  
The camcorder is set to the ACAMB mode. Set to the AVTRB mode using the [CAM/VTR] button.  
A Page 10  
The cassette tape is currently being played Stop playback of the cassette tape before playing back  
A Page 10  
back.  
data on the SxS memory card.  
A clip without the check mark (v) is  
selected.  
Set the camcorder and memory recorder according to the  
video format displayed when a clip is selected.  
A Page 10  
The memory recorder is in the recording or Press the [STOP] button to stop playback.  
standby mode.  
A Page 10  
The clip may be damaged.  
Execute ARESTOREB using this memory recorder.  
A Page 14  
No response when a  
button is pressed  
The [OPERATION] menu is set to ALOCKB. Change the [OPERATION] menu setting to AUNLOCKB.  
A Page 14  
A multiple number of buttons are pressed  
at the same time, or the same button is hit  
repeatedly.  
Insert a short pause between each button operation.  
^
Access lamp does not The SxS memory card is not completely  
Make sure that the SxS memory card is fully inserted into  
the slot.  
Identify the face of the SxS memory card with the label,  
and make sure that the card is correctly oriented before  
inserting.  
A Page 8  
A Page 8  
turn on  
inserted into the card slot.  
The SxS memory card is inserted with the  
label facing the opposite direction.  
SxS memory card  
cannot be used  
A SxS memory card that is formatted by  
another device is used.  
Execute AFORMATB using this memory recorder.  
A Page 13  
A media that is not supported is inserted.  
The clip is faulty.  
Replace it with a recommended SxS memory card.  
A Page 14  
A Page 14  
Execute ARESTOREB or AFORMATB using this memory  
recorder. If doing so does not eliminate the error, replace it  
with a recommended SxS memory card.  
Error message  
appears on the  
camcorder panel  
display  
ADR-HD100 POWER ?B appears when the Connect and turn on the power of the memory recorder.  
memory recorder is not powered on or is  
not connected.  
A Page 6  
A Page 7  
AHDD NO 1394 SIGNALB appears if the  
camcorder is set to the “CAM” mode when  
the memory recorder is in playback mode.  
Set the camcorder to the AVTRB mode.  
A Page 10  
AHDD SPACE LOWB appears when the  
space on the SxS memory card is  
insufficient or an SxS memory card is not  
inserted.  
Use an SxS memory card that has sufficient space.  
^
15  
 
Overall  
Specifications  
Power supply  
DC 12 V (DC 10.5 V to 17 V)  
Power consumption 6 W  
External  
90 mm x 57 mm x 131 mm (W x D x H)  
dimensions  
Media slot  
Weight  
0.42 kg  
Supported media  
Number of slot  
Interface  
SxS memory card  
Operating  
temperature  
0 ЊC to 40 ЊC  
1 slot  
ExpressCard/34-compliant  
(supports only PCI Express, USB is not  
supported)  
Operating humidity  
30 % to 80 % RH  
Storage  
temperature  
-20 ЊC to 60 ЊC  
Video format  
Storage humidity  
85 % RH and below  
Recording format  
Recording time  
MP4  
Others  
HD1 mode: Approx. 180 mins  
HD2 mode: Approx. 140 mins  
(recording time when using a 32 GB card)  
Accessories  
Instruction manual 
ן
1, Rubber sheet 
ן
1,  
Warranty (USA and CANADA only)
ן
1,  
CD-ROM
ן
1,  
File system  
FAT32 (SxS format)  
4 GB  
Connectable HD  
camcorders  
GY-HD200 and GY-HD250 series  
Maximum file size  
OS compatibility  
Windows XP/Vista/Mac OS/X  
Optional products  
KA-UM100G adapter (Mount kit for  
connecting a GY-HD200/GY-HD250 series  
HD camcorder to a memory recorder.)  
Input signal format  
Video  
<HD1 mode>  
Recommended  
products  
<SxS memory card>  
SBP-8 (8 GB), SBP-16 (16 GB) and  
SBP-32 (32 GB)  
<IEEE1394 cable> CFS-6R016R09-07 etc.  
Please consult your authorized dealers.  
MPEG-2 (MP@H-14)  
720/50p/25p/60p/30p/24p (8 bit 19.5 Mbps  
CBR)  
<HD2 mode>  
MPEG-2 (MP@H-14)  
1080/50i/60i (8 bit 25 Mbps CBR)  
Audio  
16 bit/48 kHz 2ch, 384 kbps (MP2)  
Compliant with SMPTE/EBU standard  
Time code signal  
Dimension [Unit: mm (inch)]  
KA-MR100G  
KA-UM100G adapter (sold separately)  
Weight: 0.145 kg  
Power, temperature, humidity and environment  
conforming to KA-MR100G.  
T Specifications and appearance of this memory recorder and related products are subject to change for further improvement  
without prior notice.  
16  
 
UTC Time Difference Chart  
by Region  
Setting Values  
UTC+14:00  
UTC+13:30  
UTC+13:00  
UTC+12:30  
UTC+12:00  
UTC+11:30  
UTC+11:00  
UTC+10:30  
UTC+10:00  
UTC+09:30  
UTC+09:00  
UTC+08:30  
UTC+08:00  
UTC+07:30  
UTC+07:00  
UTC+06:30  
UTC+06:00  
UTC+05:30  
UTC+05:00  
UTC+04:30  
UTC+04:00  
UTC+03:30  
UTC+03:00  
UTC+02:30  
UTC+02:00  
UTC+01:30  
UTC+01:00  
UTC+00:30  
Time Zone  
Setting Values  
UTC 00:00  
UTC-00:30  
UTC-01:00  
UTC-01:30  
UTC-02:00  
UTC-02:30  
UTC-03:00  
UTC-03:30  
UTC-04:00  
UTC-04:30  
UTC-05:00  
UTC-05:30  
UTC-06:00  
UTC-06:30  
UTC-07:00  
UTC-07:30  
UTC-08:00  
UTC-08:30  
UTC-09:00  
UTC-09:30  
UTC-10:00  
UTC-10:30  
UTC-11:00  
UTC-11:30  
UTC-12:00  
Time Zone  
Greenwich  
Azores  
New Zealand  
Norfolk Island  
Solomon Islands  
Lord Howe Is.  
Guam  
Mid-Atlantic  
Buenos Aires  
Newfoundland  
Halifax  
Darwin  
Tokyo  
New York  
Beijing  
Chicago Denver  
Denver  
Bangkok  
Rangoon  
Dhaka  
Los Angels  
Bombay  
Islamabad  
Kabul  
Alaska  
Marquesa Islands  
Hawaii  
Abu Dhabi  
Tehran  
Moscow  
Midway Island  
Kwajalein  
Eastern Europe  
Central Europe  
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