e_hd250_cover_7.fm Page 1 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:13 PM GY-HD250/GY-HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER E INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD250 GY-HD251 PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
e_hd250.book Page I Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Important Safeguards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. I Read all of these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
e_hd250.book Page II Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Safety Precautions INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
e_hd250.book Page III Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Safety Precautions (Cont’d) FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: z residential area (in houses) z commercial and light industry; e.g.
e_hd250.book Page IV Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life.
e_hd250.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD250U/CHU and GY-HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are for the GY-HD250U/CHU and GYHD251E/CHE. • A lens is included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E. • A lens is not included with the GY-HD250CHU and GYHD251CHE. Information applicable only to the GY-HD250U/CHU is marked by “(U model only)”. Information applicable only to the GY-HD251E/CHE is marked by “(E model only)”.
e_hd250.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MAIN FEATURES • GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording formats within HDV format.
e_hd250.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Charging the Built-in Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e_hd250.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Adjusting Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Monitoring Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode (Recording Check Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e_hd250.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use • Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased noise may occur. • Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to 80%.
e_hd250.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as this device is used. After this device has been used for a long period even in a normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms also collect dirt.
e_hd250.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM INTRODUCTION Battery Pack to be Used The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can use any of the following batteries. (Factory setting) U model: Anton Bauer battery E model: IDX battery Recommended batteries U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) E model: Endura-7 (IDX) For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes. • Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes.
e_hd250.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM eocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, and then move it to a new environment. To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environment before using it. Condensation • If this device has been cooled down in a cold place and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled into water droplets.
e_hd250.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ZOOM Lens The zoom lens is not provided with the GY-HD250CHU or the GY-HD251CHE. Th16 × 5.5BRMU 3 1 2 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.
e_hd250.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accordance with the menu settings made for the video signal. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed during color bar display when this switch is set to ON. • The default value is 70% - 80%.
e_hd250.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Connecting the Earphone Cable To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below. • Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible, as shown in the figure. Rear Section 1 Earphone cable 2 Clamp filter 3 3Shoulder belt hooks Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.
e_hd250.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM LCD Door LCD BRIGHT 1 - CAM/VTR + 5 TC AUDIO SELECT 2 CH-2 CH-1 AUTO MANU DISPLAY TC UB GENE. FREE REC REGEN 3 4 1[LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor display. • Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor brighter. • Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor darker.
e_hd250.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 7Clamp Attach the cable from the viewfinder here. Right Side Section 2 1 5 4 3 6 7 8[USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 buttons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X See page 86. Use this button to preset the time code. X See page 46.
e_hd250.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM a[STATUS] Status/Menu button • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condition in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. The displayed status screen changes each time the button is pressed. X See “Status Screens” on page 22. • Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the normal screen mode displays the menu screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
e_hd250.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connectors These are audio input connectors for connecting to an external audio device or microphone. • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the device to be connected. • Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch 2. The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded.
e_hd250.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM d e VIDEO c CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 g IEEE 1394 h f i j k a b a[STUDIO] Studio terminal (Round 10-pin) Connect the studio cable from the KA-HD250 Studio Kit (sold separately). Connect the KA-HD250 to use this device as a studio camera. For details, refer to the KA-HD250 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. b[DC INPUT] DC input terminal (XLR 4-pin) This is the 12V DC power input terminal. Connect to the AC adapter.
e_hd250.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MEMO Top Section • When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus. • This button has the same function as the FOCUS ASSIST button 6 in the Right Side Section. 5 6 X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.
e_hd250.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12. CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output. BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed. When this setting is selected, the menu screen can be used to select whether the mixed sound or stereo sound should be output via the PHONES jack.
e_hd250.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Recording and Image Output Formats This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images input from external devices. This device also has various output terminals. (Composite, analog component, HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394) Select analog component, RGB or Y/C signals for images from the Y/PB/PR terminal in DV format. (Select in OUTPUT TERM.
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e_hd250.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder The contents of the status display are divided into those for the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode. • Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) • One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.
e_hd250.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Status Screens in the Camera Mode External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) 1 0 a 0 D V- 6 0 I A U X 266S DD 266S DD 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 2 3 STATUS 0 Screen 3 STATUS 0 Screen STATUS 0 1 Event Indication When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made. • Set the shutter display method to seconds or angle in SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen.
e_hd250.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Setting Status Contents of Indications FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA SWITCH TO VTR MODE mode REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when 1080I REC INVALID 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen was set to ON X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on pages 100-102. X See “Warnings and Responses” on page 106.
e_hd250.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) 1 2 3 c 4 2 D V- 6 0 I A U X 4 8 a 5 0 9 7 6 b STATUS 1 Screen 5 7 6 b STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 1 In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items. No. Item Contents 1 VIDEO FORMAT display 2 Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.
e_hd250.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) No. Item Contents 6 Audio sampling frequency in- 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio dication is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K. (Audio is recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.
e_hd250.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM STATUS 2 Screen STATUS 3 Screen STATUS 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. Indication Indication Contents FILE F CAM1 [********], CAM2-4 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME X See pages 100-102. 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.
e_hd250.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screen in VTR MODE 2 1 3 4 5 0 6 9 7 No. Item 8 Contents 1 VIDEO FORMAT display 2 Time code (TC) and user’s bits Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode. (UB) display You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen. X See page 91.
e_hd250.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM No. Item Contents 8 Time/Date indication Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. During recording in DV format, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed. During recording in HDV format, the data of internal clock is displayed. Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen. X See page 95.
e_hd250.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Alarm Message Display • The following alarm messages are displayed while the STATUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STATUS screen is shown in the VTR mode. If an alarm is generated while the STATUS 2, 3 screen is shown, the STATUS 0 screen returns to display the alarm. X See page 106.
e_hd250.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE CENTER MARK DV-60I DV-50I DV-24P DV-24PA DV-25P HDV-HD60P HDV-HD50P HDV-HD30P HDV-HD25P HDV-HD24P 4:3 OFF 2.35:1CH ON OFF ON Cannot be selected 16:9 [16:9] Switching between the LCD Screen and Viewfinder Display When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to OFF, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.
e_hd250.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS Basic System Shoulder Belt HD-SDI Cable BNC Component Cable BNC Microphone XLR 3P Monitor Composite Cable RCA pin Earphone Audio Cable RCA pin Focus Manual Unit *1 HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) Monitor Microphone HDD Unit DR-HD100 IEEE1394 Cable GY-HD250/GY-HD251 6P-6P 1/3 Zoom Lens Th13 × 3.
e_hd250.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 1. 3. Attaching the Zoom Lens 1. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Attach the lens with its 2. Knob Microphone Microphone holder pin aligned with the hole in the mount. 3. Tighten the mount ring. 4. Connect the cable connector. 5. Clamp the lens cable. 5. Hole Clamp Pin 4. INPUT1, 2 connector How to Attach the Viewfinder Clamp CAUTION • Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely.
e_hd250.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS About the Viewfinder Cable Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below. • Attach the core filter (black) as close to this device as possible, as shown in the figure. Taking out the SD memory card 1. Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow. • The SD memory card comes out slightly. 2.
e_hd250.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided only for U model) Use the provided tripod base to place the camera on a tripod. (U model only) 1. Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that balances this device most optimally. CAUTION • The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of this device. Therefore, after mounting, make sure that these parts are engaged properly.
e_hd250.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS AC Operation Charging the Built-in Battery The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. Use the AC adapter as the AC power supply. 1.
e_hd250.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM GY-HD251E Battery Operation Use an IDX (Endura) battery. Attaching the Battery 1. Face the battery terminals down and align the battery VThe attachable battery varies depending on location. Recommended batteries U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) E model: Endura-7 (IDX) mount with the battery adapter V-mount attachment. V-mount attachment V-mount CAUTION Use only the recommended batteries.
e_hd250.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS Battery Operation (Cont’d) Precautions for the Battery Operation • Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking place. • Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating 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.
e_hd250.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON Turning the Power OFF 1. Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the record-standby or STOP mode. 2. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 3. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC Turning the Power ON INPUT connector. (When the camera is not going to be used for a longer period.) 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. CAUTION This device turns on in Camera mode.
e_hd250.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Cassette Unloading the Cassette 1. Turn the POWER switch to ON. 2. When this device is in shooting Cassette Loading Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. • To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing accidental erasure to the “REC” side. • Remove any the tape slack before loading. 1. Turn the POWER switch ON. 2. Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of this device to the side.
e_hd250.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Setting and Displaying the Date and Time TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. • The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accordance with the settings made on the menu screen. 5.
e_hd250.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date and Time (Cont’d) Setting the Date and Time Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen 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. 1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen. Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DATE menu screen. TIME/DATE menu screen Date Time 1. Display the TIME/DATE menu screen. 2.
e_hd250.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Displaying Time Code The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 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. • Time code generator data is output from the [TC OUT] terminal or [HD/SD-SDI] terminal.
e_hd250.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting and Recording of Time Code The time codes from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes. • 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”. There are two ways to preset the time code. • Set from the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. • Set in the LCD screen without opening the menu screen.
e_hd250.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Presetting time code data Presetting user’s bit data The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ CLOCK menu screen. The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. The method for setting is the same as the method for setting the time code described on the left. • The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alphabetic letters from 0 to F for each digit.
e_hd250.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not available in the following. • TCG SOURCE item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to EXTERNAL. • TC GENE. switch is set to REGEN. • TC DUPLI. item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to ON. • Menu screen is displayed. • RECORDING mode is active.
e_hd250.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape Playing Back Time Code The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 also incorporates a time code reader. Therefore, when this device 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 date recorded on tape.
e_hd250.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Synchronizing with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchronized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code generator continues to run even if the IEEE1394 cable is disconnected.
e_hd250.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Operation 1. Set the external time code generator and operate it. Synchronizing with an External Time Code Generator Synchronize the built-in time code generator with the SMPTE/EBU-compliant LTC time code, which is input from the [TC IN] terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the built-in time code generator continues to run even if external time code are not input.
e_hd250.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Screen Adjustment LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD monitor • With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD door. • It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in downward direction. When turned 180° upward direction, the LCD monitor can be viewed from the lens side (vertically inverted image).
e_hd250.book Page 51 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Back Focus Adjustment 1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). 2. Set the zoom mode to M (Manual). 3. Open the iris by turning the iris ring. If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place. 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.
e_hd250.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION White Balance Adjustment • ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumination 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.
e_hd250.book Page 53 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4:07 PM White Shading Adjustment It is necessary to perform this adjustment to the camera when attaching a lens that is different from the previously attached lens. Even if white balance is achieved in the middle of the screen, it may not be achieved at the top and bottom of the screen. Greens and magentas may be colored. This is due to characteristics of the lens. Correcting this phenomenon is called White Shading Adjustment.
e_hd250.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting the Video Format 4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the SHUTTER dial. • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set. • Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXECUTE flashes. 5. Push the SHUTTER dial. Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
e_hd250.book Page 55 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM ASPECT item 4:3 Camera Settings 1. Set the switch positions. 4:3 TV 16:9 TV A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB). B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or B. 2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side). 3. Select the ND filter. ND FILTER OFF Suitable Location OFF Indoors, dark outdoors 1 1/4ND Outdoors under clear sky 2 1/16ND Outdoors under extremely clear sky 16:9 4.
e_hd250.book Page 56 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Audio Input Signal Selection The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is provided with the INPUT1 connector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input. 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 connector Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch. INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector into CH-2.
e_hd250.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MEMO MEMO • When AUDIO LIMITER in the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to ON, the AUDIO LIMITER functions in manual adjust mode. Recording level is suppressed when excessive audio is input. X See “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 87. • 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.
e_hd250.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 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 96. CAUTION • This device turns on in camera mode. 2. Start recording. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD250/GYHD251 to start recording.
e_hd250.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM If the Record-Standby Mode Continues 1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the camera lens section. 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 minutes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS[1/2] screen menu. X See page 96.
e_hd250.book Page 60 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM SHOOTING OPERATION HEADER REC Function 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, this device enters the RecordStandby mode.
e_hd250.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM How to set the HEADER REC menu screen 1. Display the HEADER REC menu screen. 1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU screen. 2Select the HEADER REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. 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. TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen During HEADER REC HEADER REC menu screen 2.
e_hd250.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 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. STOP button PLAY/STILL button REW button FF button • When the automatic tracking function is activated at the start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in the playback image. • This device does not allow manual tracking adjustment.
e_hd250.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 1. Display the AUDIO menu screen. Outputting Audio Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen. 2. Set the AUDIO menu screen. • PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2) recorded during shooting. MIX : To reproduce the sound recorded during shooting (CH-1, CH-2) and the afterrecorded sound (on CH-3 and CH-4) simultaneously. CH3/4 : To reproduce the sound after-recorded on CH-3 and CH-4.
e_hd250.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Displaying Alarms Connecting the Video Signal Cables • 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. 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 below.
e_hd250.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Recording Composite Video Signals from an External Device This device features an AUX IN terminal and can record composite video signals from external devices. Operation Start and stop recording with the REC/VTR trigger button. • EE images of input signals are output in DV-60I (U model) or DV-50I (E model) formats from the various image output terminals.
e_hd250.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Using GENLOCK Functions Synchronized Signals The synchronized signal differs depending on the input sync signal. Refer the table below. Input sync signal This device features a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input external synchronization signals in the GENLOCK IN terminal to synchronize camera images or playback images with external signals.
e_hd250.book Page 67 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Dubbing with AV Devices 5. Set the audio output. X See page 63. Set the AUDIO menu screen. X See page 87. AUDIO menu screen By connecting the video signal output terminal and the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to an AV device, analog signal dubbing is possible. 1. Connect the cables. Composite cable or Component cable • PB AUDIO CH [DV] item: Set the audio channel to be output.
e_hd250.book Page 68 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 5. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 79. Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.
e_hd250.book Page 69 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM When Using the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) 1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD250/ GY-HD251. DV : When dubbing in DV format HDV : When dubbing in HDV format 2. Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable. 3. Turn ON both units. 4. Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the VTR MODE. Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator. 5. Set the frame rate.
e_hd250.book Page 70 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY-HD250/GYHD251’s Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector The GY-HD250/GY-HD251’s camera image and sound can be recorded for backup on another component that is equipped with IEEE1394 connector. Connections Use the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as the master unit. Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a IEEE1394 cable.
e_hd250.book Page 71 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Notes on Using the Remote Control Unit Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RMLP57) Set camera switch functions with the remote control unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57). Connection IEEE 1394 CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO Connect the remote control unit cable to the REMOTE terminal. REMOTE • When the switch function of this device and the remote control unit are the same, the remote control switch function is prioritized.
e_hd250.book Page 72 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d) SC FINE X VARIABLE SHUTTER LEVEL X SLOW SHUTTER LEVEL X Remote Control Unit Functions List RM-LP57 Action BARS [OFF/ON] q G CONTOUR [OFF/ON] q G CONTOUR V/H LEVEL q G IRIS [MANU/AUTO] q G IRIS LEVEL q G AUTO1 q G AUTO2 q G FAW q G IRIS DETECT WHT.
e_hd250.book Page 73 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS 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 GYHD250/GY-HD251’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.
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e_hd250.book Page 75 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Setting Menu Screens 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. • The selected menu screen appears. Item Setting Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the viewfinder screen. If the ANALOG OUT CHAR.
e_hd250.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 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. Item Function VIDEO FORMAT.. Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video. Camera mode: It consists of two screens. VTR mode : It consists of one screen.
e_hd250.book Page 77 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item FRAME RATE Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Sets the frame rate for shooting. U model 60/30 : Shoots at 480/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p. 50/25 : Shoots at 720/50p, 720/25p.
e_hd250.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item ASPECT* Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode) 4:3 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video.
e_hd250.book Page 79 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item PB TAPE Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO” setting. AUTO : During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back.
e_hd250.book Page 80 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item *1 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.
e_hd250.book Page 81 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen 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) MASTER BLACK*2 Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level. Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.
e_hd250.book Page 82 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen Item BLACK*1 Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot. NORMAL : Normal status STRETCH : 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. Set elongation level with STRETCH LEVEL below.
e_hd250.book Page 83 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Item CINEMA Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) OFF ON : Turns the function OFF. : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen. (The monitor image is movie-quality. This setting is not intended for film output.) MEMO When this item is set to “ON”, “[CINE]” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be selected. COLOR MATRIX ADJUST.
e_hd250.book Page 84 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen Item 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. [Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)] R ROTATION For manually adjusting the color phase of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).
e_hd250.book Page 85 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen Item WHITE PAINT*1 Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 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 this device. X See page 15.
e_hd250.book Page 86 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item SHUTTER Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 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. STEP : Switches the shutter speed using fixed values. VARIABLE : Set when shooting a computer monitor, etc.
e_hd250.book Page 87 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1 kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output. OFF : A test audio signal is not output. ON : A test audio signal is output.
e_hd250.book Page 88 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) AUDIO MONITOR Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set to BOTH. STEREO : Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to L and CH-2 audio is output to R) * Outputs only the CH-1 audio from the monitor speaker.
e_hd250.book Page 89 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) ZEBRA Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.
e_hd250.book Page 90 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item LCD MIRROR MODE Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Sets the image display method when the LCD monitor is in counterview position. NORMAL : Image is displayed without inverting. MIRROR : Inverted image is displayed. • NORMAL/MIRROR is set when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.
e_hd250.book Page 91 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. 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) ON : Displays the video format. OFF : Does not display the video format.
e_hd250.book Page 92 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item LCD+VF Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method. ON : Viewfinder always displayed the image. OFF : Turns off the viewfinder display when the LCD monitor is opened.
e_hd250.book Page 93 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM TC/UB/CLOCK 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. Item TCG SOURCE Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Selects the source of the time code generator.
e_hd250.book Page 94 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X See page 60. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 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. DISABLE : HEADER REC operation is not executed. STOP+REC : HEADER REC operation is executed.
e_hd250.book Page 95 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. OFF : Not displayed. ON : Displayed. 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.
e_hd250.book Page 96 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) Item ANALOG OUT CHAR. Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Sets whether or not to display characters such as status and menus on the screen for the [Y/PB/PR] and [VIDEO OUT] terminals. ON : On-screen display. OFF : No on-screen display. MEMO When ANALOG OUT CHAR.
e_hd250.book Page 97 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item 1394 REC TRIGGER* Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) 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 HDV/DV signal from GY-HD250/GY-HD251 onto another device. OFF : Does not control the backup device.
e_hd250.book Page 98 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item DR-HD100 A.OFF* Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned OFF. OFF : Power does not turn OFF. ON : Power turns OFF with this device.
e_hd250.book Page 99 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM GENLOCK Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SD H PHASE*1 Adjusts the horizontal (H) phase of the SD signal of this device according to the BB (Black Burst) signal input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal. Increase the number : Proceed horizontal phase. Decrease the number : Delay horizontal phase.
e_hd250.book Page 100 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU screen. You can perform the following operations in the FILE MANAGE menu screen. • Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read immediately with the following read-only files.
e_hd250.book Page 101 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Saving settings Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu screen. 5. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial. • EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”) flashes. 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 save to, and press the SHUTTER dial. 6.
e_hd250.book Page 102 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d) Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings Select the RESET FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu screen. MEMO Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the current settings are not reset. To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”.
e_hd250.book Page 103 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail 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. 4. Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin tones.
e_hd250.book Page 104 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail (Cont’d) 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 81.
e_hd250.book Page 105 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Outputting Color Bars GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can output three types of color bars, depending on the camera settings. NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the SMPTE standard. PAL standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the EBU standard. 16:9 screen : Outputs multi-format color bars. To output color bars, make the following settings. 1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”. 2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen to “ON”.
e_hd250.book Page 106 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Warnings and Responses 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. MEMO GY-HD250/GY-HD251 uses microcomputers.
e_hd250.book Page 107 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM Display Status Action CHANGE PB TAPE FORMAT* Image format which is different from the one set in the PB Check the setting for the PB TAPE item. TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen is be- X See page 79. ing played back. LOW VOLTAGE* Battery is low. TAPE NEAR END* 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).
e_hd250.book Page 108 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Warnings and Responses (Cont’d) Error code Warning • Warning Indications for VTR Abnormalities Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, this device self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose together with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Error Code Error Details GY-HD250/GY-HD251 Operation Remedy 0201 Indicates dew formation (condensa- Operation stops.
e_hd250.book Page 109 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:23 PM TALLY lamp Blinks when remaining battery power or tape is low. (Only in Camera mode) 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.
e_hd250.book Page 110 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? • 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. Recording is not possible. • Is the REC LOCK switch on the handle set to ON? • Is the switch on cassette set to “REC”? If it is set to “SAVE”, set it to “REC”.
e_hd250.book Page 111 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM 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 OTHERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on GY-HD250/ GY-HD251. Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. X See page 7. 1. Turn the POWER switch ON. 2. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second to display the TOP MENU screen. 3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the OTHERS.. item, and press the SHUTTER dial.
e_hd250.book Page 112 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM OTHERS Specifications [General] Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Mass Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage : DC 12 V, W 2 A : Approx. 24 W (in the Record mode) : 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 401(D) mm (U model) 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 414(D) mm (E model) : 3.6 d(8.0 lbs.) (U model) 3.8 d(8.4 lbs.) (E model) (including lens (Th16 × 5.
e_hd250.book Page 113 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM [ACCESSORIES] Lens : 1 (Excluding the CHU/CHE model) Microphone :1 Core Filter :1 Clamp Filter :4 SD memory card :1 Tripod base : 1 (U model only) Instruction Manual :1 Warranty Card :1 (USA and Canada only) For details, consult your JVC dealer. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
