GY-HM150U.book Page 1 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM150U GY-HM150E INSTRUCTIONS * The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-HM150U Serial No. Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
GY-HM150U.book Page II Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read 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. 8.
GY-HM150U.book Page III Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
GY-HM150U.book Page IV Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Safety Precautions (continued) IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
GY-HM150U.book Page V Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
GY-HM150U.book Page 2 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Contents Introduction Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Attaching the Audio Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions . . . . . . . .
GY-HM150U.book Page 3 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Camera Features Playing Back Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail Screen . . . . 48 Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Thumbnail Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Appending and Deleting OK Marks . . . . . . . . . .
GY-HM150U.book Page 4 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Main Features This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC/SDXC card, and also playback of these images. New Features [Dual Rec/Backup Rec] This recorder is equipped with two card slots, a new [Dual Rec] feature that enables simultaneous recording to both SDHC/SDXC cards, and another new [Backup Rec] feature that enables starting/stopping of recording to the two SDHC/ SDXC cards separately.
GY-HM150U.book Page 5 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM White Balance Adjustment Feature Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually. Built-in Color Bars (Multi-format Color Bars) Slow Shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images. Two Audio Input Terminals This camera recorder comes with two XLR terminals, which can be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or external microphone.
GY-HM150U.book Page 6 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Precautions for Proper Use Transportation Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving Storage and Usage Locations Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 f to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %.
GY-HM150U.book Page 7 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM SDHC/SDXC Cards This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately) in the card slot. Use an SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance and formatted using this camera recorder. * Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
GY-HM150U.book Page 8 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Precautions for Proper Use (continued) Others Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. Characteristic CCD Phenomena Smear and blooming Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking (called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may appear around it.
GY-HM150U.book Page 9 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Accessories Attaching the Audio Unit The audio unit (with handle) is not attached to the camera recorder unit when purchased. Attach the audio unit according to the following procedure. This camera recorder comes bundled with the following accessories. AC Adapter AP-V20M Battery BN-VF823U Battery Charger AA-VF8U Remote Control Unit 1 Attach the audio unit by sliding it all the way into the shoe on the top of the camera recorder.
GY-HM150U.book Page 10 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Names of Parts Front Top N M L K J REC / 6 O W A T AWB BC D E F G H I A Tally lamp (A Page 19) F Shoe B Tally lamp (A Page 19) For mounting separately sold lights and accessories. C Remote control sensor (A Page 15) D [AWB] Auto White Balance button (A Page 33) E Lens/Lens cover (A Page 18) G Eyepiece focus lever Lever for adjusting the visibility. It is found on the under side.
GY-HM150U.book Page 11 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM LCD Side UT S INPUT2 CH-1 CH-2 R AUDIO SELECT - LINE - MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 0 1 23 INPUT1 2 3 45 AUTO MANUAL CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL Q P A USER1 ND FILTER ON B USER2 O FOCUS N ZOOM OFF C AF/MF FULL AUTO M GAIN WHT.
GY-HM150U.book Page 12 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Names of Parts (continued) LCD Monitor When the LCD cover is opened I H G F E ML K MENU/ THUMB INPUT2 - LINE - MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 CH-1 CH-2 0 1 23 INPUT1 2 3 45 AUTO MANUAL CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT ZEBRA/5 COMPONENT OUT AUDIO SELECT INPUT2 C.
GY-HM150U.book Page 13 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Rear Grip Belt Side S R M A OIS B OPEN L K ACCESS CAM MEDIA SHUTTER REC AE ± REMOTE PUSH ADJ./ VOL. CLOSE DC CD EF GH I J N O PQ Rear L [CAM] Camera mode indicating lamp (A Page 25) A [OIS] Optical Image Stabilizer button (A Page 37) Lights up in red during the Camera mode. For switching the image stabilizer feature ON or OFF.
GY-HM150U.book Page 14 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Introduction Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions A B C D START/STOP ZOOM S.SHOT INFO J SET E F G PLAYLIST DISP INDEX P K L I H O N SET M A [START/STOP] Button L [ Button for starting or stopping recording. Moves the cursor to the left on the menu screen or thumbnail screen. It is also used to perform reverse search during playback or frame-by-frame reverse playback during pause. B [ZOOM] Button Press [T] to zoom in.
GY-HM150U.book Page 15 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use Attaching an External Microphone You can attach a microphone to the microphone holder. The supplied microphone is a phantom microphone. 1 Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder. Adjusting the Grip Belt 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly.
GY-HM150U.book Page 16 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued) Removing the Hood Batteries Charging the Battery Remove the hood when attaching a filter (with external diameter 50 mm and below), teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the lens. Turn the hood in an anti-clockwise direction to remove it. Charge with the supplied battery charger. 1 Connect the battery charger to a power outlet using the provided power cord.
GY-HM150U.book Page 17 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Cntinuous recording time (approximate) Battery Continuous Recording Time BN-VF815U Approx. 1 hrs 15 mins BN-VF823U (Provided) Approx. 2 hrs ● Recording time may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment. ● Recording time is shortened in cold environments. ● Recording time is shortened when the zoom lens and LCD screen are frequently used. 1 Set the [STANDBY/ON OFF] switch to ASTANDBY/ONB.
GY-HM150U.book Page 18 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) 2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time]. A Move the cursor with the set lever (H I) and select the setting item. B Change the values with the set lever (JK). Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off. 3 Press the center of the set lever after setting is complete.
GY-HM150U.book Page 19 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 72) A Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display] menu B[Time Tally Settings Style]. B Select the time display style. [Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour display)] C Press the center of the set lever. Date/Time Display in Each Operation Mode During Camera mode During Media mode You can select whether to enable the illumination of the tally lamp.
GY-HM150U.book Page 20 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations SDHC/SDXC Cards Removing the SDHC/SDXC card 1 Open the door. 2 Make sure the SDHC/SDXC card to be removed is not being accessed (status indicator blinking). Inserting an SDHC/SDXC Card 3 Push the SDHC/SDXC card and remove it from the slot. This camera recorder comes with two SDHC/SDXC card slots. (Slot A and Slot B) 4 Close the door. SDHC/SDXC cards to use Note : See [SDHC/SDXC Cards] (A Page 7 ).
GY-HM150U.book Page 21 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC/SDXC Card 2 Select the slot of the SDHC/SDXC card to be formatted and press the center of the set lever. A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or deleting. 2 B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing or deleting. (Data in the card are protected.) Write-Protect Switch A B 3 The status of the selected SDHC/SDXC card appears.
GY-HM150U.book Page 22 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder Set using [VF Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70) Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Set using [LCD Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70) Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both. Viewing with the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder.
GY-HM150U.book Page 23 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen in Camera Mode (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) (A Page 80) The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0) STATUS 0 Screen Status Screen (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) During Clip Playback in Media Mode (A Page 85) The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.
GY-HM150U.book Page 24 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Preparations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued) Alarm Display ● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. ● If the alarm occurs during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display in Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 screen and alarm will be displayed.
GY-HM150U.book Page 25 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Focusing Mode There are two focusing modes, namely Auto and Manual. Setting to the Auto Focus mode 1 Press [AF/MF] to display the Auto Focus icon (AF) on the screen. Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode There are two adjustment modes for shooting, namely the Full Auto and Manual modes.
GY-HM150U.book Page 26 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder. Memo : ● Make a selection in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B [Record Format] menu. (A Page 63) List of Formats The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder.
GY-HM150U.book Page 27 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Setting the Record Format Menu 1 Display the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Record Shooting Format] menu. 2 Set each of the items. 3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at the bottom of the screen, and press the center of the set lever. ● The record format is switched. ● A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during switching. Preparation: Set to the Camera mode.
GY-HM150U.book Page 28 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) ● Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous Rec is paused (ASTBYCB, yellow text) and when Frame Rec is paused (ASTBYFB, yellow text). To operate, press and hold the [REC] button or use the user button assigned with ARec StopB to set to ASTBYCB (white text)/ ASTBYFB (white text) first. (A Page 45) Zoom Operation W You can check the most recently recorded video.
GY-HM150U.book Page 29 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Setting to the Manual Focus mode 1 Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on the screen. AF/MF A Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist] to AOnB. (A Page 70) B Assign the Focus Assist function to a user button and press the button. ( A Page 19, 66 ) * Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to AFocus AssistB.
GY-HM150U.book Page 30 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Shooting Different Scenes and Conditions (Program AE) Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M You can adjust the exposure and shutter speed according to the subject to ensure that shooting is performed with the optimal settings. 1 Open the Program AE selection screen. Push the set lever to the right.
GY-HM150U.book Page 31 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Set the [ND FILTER] switch to AONB. 4 After setting the value, press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob for 1 second or longer to switch to the AE Lock mode. Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10. ANDB appears on the screen. ● An L mark appears after the setting value on the screen. ● AE Lock: Locks the exposure setting value. AE Lock Memo : ● Enabling [ND FILTER] during shooting may cause distortion in the image or noise in the audio sound.
GY-HM150U.book Page 32 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Using the Tele Macro Feature Displaying the Zebra Pattern Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Shortens the closeup distance at the tele [T] end of the zoom. (1 m B approx. 80 cm) During video shooting, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at areas with the specified luminance levels.
GY-HM150U.book Page 33 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Specifying the Luminance Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern Adjusting Automatic White Balance You can specify the upper limit (Top) and lower limit (Bottom) of the luminance level range. This is set to the range of 70 % to 80 % by default. As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the object changes.
GY-HM150U.book Page 34 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Adjusting the White Balance (continued) Error Message If the auto white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 3 seconds. Error Message Status NG : OBJECT The object used is defective. Displayed when there is not enough white color on the object, or when the color temperature is not suitable. Use another white object and adjust the white balance again.
GY-HM150U.book Page 35 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Adjusting Manual Gain Adjusting the Shutter Speed Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder. The default positions of the switch are as follows. The light sensitivity can be electrically boosted using the [GAIN] switch when there is insufficient illumination on the object.
GY-HM150U.book Page 36 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Adjusting the Aperture Setting the Photometry Area Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set as follows. ● Brightness of a specific area can be corrected automatically to the optimal state by selecting one of the three photometry areas indicated by the frames on the screen or the area of the entire screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 37 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Displaying the Color Bars Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Displays the color bars on the screen and starts recording. (See below) 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Display the color bars. There are two ways to display the color bars. A Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB. (A Page 65) B Assign the color bars function to a user button and press the button.
GY-HM150U.book Page 38 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Audio Recording Selecting [CH-2] audio Configure the [CH-2 INPUT] switch. ● [INPUT1]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT1] terminal to [CH-2]. ● [INPUT2]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT2] terminal to [CH-2]. Memo : Applicable to: Camera mode There are two ways to input audio sound. ● The audio from the [INPUT1] terminal is input to [CH-1] regardless of the setting.
GY-HM150U.book Page 39 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Monitoring Audio Sound Using a Headphone Time Code Recording Setting Applicable to: Camera mode Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode 1 Connect the headphone. Connect the headphone to the headphone ( ) jack. Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit Menu setting 1 Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[TC/UB] to ATCB or AUBB. (A Page 72) ● ATCB: Displays the time code. ● AUBB: Displays the user’s bit.
GY-HM150U.book Page 40 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Time Code Recording Setting (continued) 4 Select [TC Preset] and press the center of the set lever. The time code preset screen appears. Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit The time code and user’s bit can be set in the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 69) There are two ways to display the [TC/UB] menu. Cursor A Display the menu screen using the [MENU/THUMB] button, then select the [TC/UB] menu.
GY-HM150U.book Page 41 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) Applicable to: Camera mode Applicable to: Camera mode You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording during shooting.
GY-HM150U.book Page 42 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting 2 Start recording. Dual Rec ● Load recordable media to both slots, and press any of the [REC] buttons. ● In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time. ● Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators of both the card slots also blink in green.
GY-HM150U.book Page 43 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Backup Rec Applicable to: Camera mode The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC] button. Start or stop the recording using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned with ABackup TrigB.
GY-HM150U.book Page 44 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Backup Rec (continued) 4 Stop normal recording. 1 Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set] menu to ● Press any of the [REC] buttons again. ● Recording to slot A stops, and the card slot mark of slot A turns white (unselected state). ● The characters ARECB (red) changes back to ASTBYB (white). ● The status indicator of slot A goes out. ABackupB.
GY-HM150U.book Page 45 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Special Recording Clip Continuous Rec In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/ SDXC card. This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astartstop recordingB into one clip. Applicable to: Camera mode Besides the normal recording mode, four special recording methods are available in this camera recorder.
GY-HM150U.book Page 46 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Shooting Special Recording (continued) Frame Rec Clip Continuous Rec (continued) In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/SDXC card. In this mode, recording starts with every press of [REC], and only the specfied number of frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped.
GY-HM150U.book Page 47 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM 4 Repeat Frame Rec. 2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames]. ● Press the [REC] button again to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause. ● The status display changes from ASTBYFBBARECFBBASTBYFB (yellow text). ● Frame Rec continues until the recording is stopped (step 5). 5 Press and hold the [REC] button or press the user button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording.
GY-HM150U.book Page 48 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Playing Back Recorded Clips To play back clips recorded on SDHC/SDXC cards, switch to the Media mode. Fix the [CAM/MEDIA] switch to the ACAM/MEDIAB position for 1 second or longer in Camera mode to enter Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SDHC/ SDXC card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 49 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM 1 Select a clip. Push the set lever up/down or to the left/right to move the cursor to the thumbnail you want to play. 2 Play the clip. ● Press the center of the set lever. ● The selected clip is played back. During Forward Search (N) B Push to the right The search speed changes each time this is pushed.
GY-HM150U.book Page 50 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued) Name A Cursor (continued) Description Example of the moving order of the cursor (total 22 clips) Thumbnail Screen The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties (4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)” displays. Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch display.
GY-HM150U.book Page 51 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Name D Video Format (continued) Description A Name B I Clip Mark Description Displays clip information (properties). A B C 1080/50i A OK Mark Clip is appended with OK mark. Unknown Memo : A A clip with corrupted management ● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. information. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button.
GY-HM150U.book Page 52 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued) Name C Detailed Properties Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails) Screen A Description Shows the detailed properties of the selected clip. The following information is displayed.
GY-HM150U.book Page 53 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Thumbnail Menu Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu. Thumbnail Menu Sub-Menu Thumbnail Menu Screen Item Function Media info Displays the information screen of the SDHC/ SDXC card. Detailed Properties For selecting the display method of the thumbnail screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 54 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Deleting Clips During Thumbnail Screen Deleting with [USER2] button 1 Select the clip to delete. Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I). For deleting clips. [USER2] Button USER1 USER2 1 MENU/ THUMB T PR R AM A OG W E [MENU/THUMB] Button Set Lever (JKH I) REC Memo : ● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder.
GY-HM150U.book Page 55 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Deleting with [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in the menu 1 Select the clip to delete. Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I). 1 2 2 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button. The thumbnail menu screen appears. 3 Select [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] and press the center of the set lever. A screen to confirm deletion appears. 4 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the center of the set lever. Deleting starts.
GY-HM150U.book Page 56 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Playback Appending and Deleting OK Marks OK Mark You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting.
GY-HM150U.book Page 57 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM During Playback or Pause Screen Deleting OK Marks During Thumbnail Screen 1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip appended with OK mark. 1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1] The OK mark is deleted. button. The OK mark is deleted. 1 Memo : ● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set ( is displayed).
GY-HM150U.book Page 58 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Basic Operations in Menu Screen Name Description E Press the center Sets the values and items. (Confirm) of the set lever. F Up/Down/Left/ Right (JKH I) of Set Lever J K H I : : : : Moves the cursor upward. Moves the cursor downward. Moves back to the previous item. Moves forward to the next item.
GY-HM150U.book Page 59 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Name G Header H Scroll Bar [Scene File](A Page 88) Description Indicates the current menu type with the line color. Blue : [Main Menu] Screen Green : [Favorites Menu] | (Operation screen) Magenta: [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen) A B F C Indicates the scroll position. G H I Setting Values Setting values for the menu items. For menus with sub-menus, values are not displayed. J Operation D Guide for the current operation buttons.
GY-HM150U.book Page 60 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... (A Page 62) Record Set... (A Page 63) Record Format...(A Page 63) System Definition File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate Aspect Ratio Rec Mode (A Page 64) Rec Frames Rec Interval Slot Mode (A Page 64) Backup Rec Clip Set... (A Page 64) Clip Name Prefix Reset Clip Number Audio Set...
GY-HM150U.book Page 61 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM TC/UB... (A Page 69) TC Generator TC Preset UB Preset Drop Frame LCD/VF... (A Page 70) Shooting Assist... (A Page 70) Marker Setting... (A Page 71) Status Display... (A Page 71) LCD Bright VF Bright LCD Backlight VF Slide SW A/V Out... (A Page 73) Display On TV Video Output Component Output HDMI Output HDMI Color Setting HDMI Enhance Setting Audio Monitor Others...
GY-HM150U.book Page 62 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Main Menu Screen Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected. Item Record Set... Function Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 63) Camera Function...
GY-HM150U.book Page 63 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Record Set Menu Record Format Menu After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A APlease WaitB message appears during switching. * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item System Definition Setting Values HD (MPEG2) SD (DV) Function For selecting a system definition.
GY-HM150U.book Page 64 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Record Set Menu (continued) Rec Mode Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values Rec Mode Normal Function Pre Rec For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC/SDXC card. (A Page 45) Clip Continuous Memo : Frame Rec ● When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB, this item is fixed at ANormalB and cannot be selected.
GY-HM150U.book Page 65 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Audio Set Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Input1 Mic Wind Cut Input2 Mic Wind Cut Internal Mic Wind Cut Setting Values On Function For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut). Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone. On : Enables low-cut on the audio. Off : Disables low-cut on the audio.
GY-HM150U.book Page 66 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Function Menu (continued) Switch Set Item * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item FAW Setting Values None PRESET A B GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H Zoom Speed USER1 USER2 LOLUX/3 C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5 REC/6 Function For assigning the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL] selection switch.
GY-HM150U.book Page 67 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Item Clip Review Setting Values Last 5 sec Top 5 sec CLIP Function For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB. Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending. Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning. CLIP : Views the entire clip. Memo : ● This item is selectable when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.
GY-HM150U.book Page 68 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Camera Process Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Preset Temp. Setting Values 5600K 3200K Function For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to APRST(PRESET)B. Memo : ● This item is selectable only when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to the APRST(PRESET)B position in the Manual shooting mode.
GY-HM150U.book Page 69 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM TC/UB Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item TC Generator Setting Values Free Run For setting the operation of the time code. Free Run : The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off. Rec Run : The time code operates in the run mode during recording.
GY-HM150U.book Page 70 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings LCD/VF Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Shooting Assist... Marker Setting... Status Display... LCD Bright Setting Values Function Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 70) For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 71) For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 71) 10 to 6, For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 71 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Marker Setting Item ( A Page 87 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays]) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Aspect Ratio *1 Setting Values 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1 Aspect Marker *1 Safety Zone *1 On Function For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
GY-HM150U.book Page 72 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings LCD/VF Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item TC/UB Setting Values TC UB Off Audio Meter On Off Battery Info Time Capacity% Function For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. TC : Displays the time code. UB : Displays the user’s bit. Off : Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.
GY-HM150U_02.fm Page 73 Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:36 AM A/V Out Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Display On TV Setting Values On Off Video Output 4:3 16:9 Function For specifying whether to enable on-screen display on the external monitor. On : Turns on display. Off : Turns off display. For selecting the monitor type of the external monitor to be connected to the [A/V OUT] terminal. Set this item according to the monitor to be used.
GY-HM150U.book Page 74 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Others Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Auto Power Off Setting Values On Function For setting whether to turn off the power automatically when the camera recorder is not operated for more than 5 minutes while the battery is attached. This function is valid only when the battery is attached. On : Power turns off automatically. Off : Power does not turn off automatically.
GY-HM150U.book Page 75 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Media Menu Item Format Media Restore Media Function For formatting (initializing) an SDHC/SDXC card. Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the center of the set lever to format (initialize) the card. ( A Page 21 [Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards]) For restoring an SDHC/SDXC card.
GY-HM150U.book Page 76 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu 1 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. 2 Select the menu or submenu item to add. You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu). Memo : ● [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode.
GY-HM150U.book Page 77 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM 4 Press the [USER2] button. Editing Favorites Menu You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu]. [Delete Mark] ( ) appears at the beginning of the item. Delete Mark Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 78 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Menu Display and Detailed Settings Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) (continued) 2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the center of the set lever or push the set lever to the right (I). The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated. Editing Favorites Menu (continued) Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] 2 [DISPLAY] Button [USER2] Button LOLUX/3 C.
GY-HM150U.book Page 79 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM 4 Select the position to move to with the set lever (JK). Move the position selection bar with the set lever (JK) and select a position to move to. 5 Press the center of the set lever. The selected item moves to the new position. 4 5 6 Press the [USER1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set lever.
GY-HM150U.book Page 80 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode STATUS 0 Screen Q P O N M L K J A B C D E F GH I Appears only when a warning is displayed. (A Page 82) Item A Card Slot Operation Display Description Displays the card slot operation set using [Rec Mode]B[Slot Mode] in the [Record Set] menu. When set to ASeriesB, this is not displayed.
GY-HM150U.book Page 81 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Item Description J White Balance Mode Displays the current white balance mode. (A Page 33) P<3200K>, P<5600K> (A**00B indicates color temperature) WB A, WB B : When set to Auto White Balance A or B during the Manual shooting mode FAW : When the Full Auto White balance mode is ON K Focus AF/MF L Tele Macro M Program AE Displays the Auto Focus AAFB or Manual Focus AMFB mode.
GY-HM150U.book Page 82 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued) STATUS 1 Screen *0 I H A B C *0 G D *0 *0 E * 0: Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80) F Item A Resolution Description Displays the video image resolution. (1920 1080, 1440 1080, 1280 720, 720 480, 720 576) B Frame Rate/Bit Rate Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
GY-HM150U.book Page 83 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Item G ND Filter Description Appears as ANDB when the ND filter is turned ON. (A Page 30) Memo : ● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 71) H Current Time Displays the current time. Note : ● The time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Time Style] and [Time Display].
GY-HM150U.book Page 84 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued) STATUS 3 Screen This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches. * 1 : (Appears only during warnings) A B C D * 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80) * 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82) *0 *1 * 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 83) *2 Item A [FAW] Function Assignment Description Displays the position of the [WHT.
GY-HM150U.book Page 85 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen in Media Mode These are the status screens displayed in the Media mode. STATUS 0 Screen This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only. STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens A B C D E F A OK J B C D E F OK I G H STATUS 1 Screen K J I H G STATUS 2 Screen Item Description A OK Mark B Resolution Appears when an OK mark is added.
GY-HM150U.book Page 86 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Status Screen Status Screen in Media Mode (continued) STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens (continued) A B C D E F A B OK J C D E F OK I G H K J I H STATUS 1 Screen G STATUS 2 Screen Item Description H Audio Level Meter Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. Memo : ● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
GY-HM150U.book Page 87 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Camera Features Marker and Safety Zone Displays Configuring Setup Files Applicable to: Camera mode Applicable to: Camera mode The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. Set using [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone], and [Center Mark] of [Marker Setting] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
GY-HM150U.book Page 88 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Camera Features Configuring Setup Files (continued) Name A Character Entry Field B Character Cursor Saving a Setup File 1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu. Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the center of the set lever. (A Page 75) 2 Select [Store Scene File] and press the center of the set lever. Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.
GY-HM150U.book Page 89 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Memo : ● If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever to return to the previous screen. ● When saving of a file fails, a AStore Error!B message (indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after which the previous screen is displayed. 4 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press the center of the set lever. Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen. 7 Saving is complete.
GY-HM150U.book Page 90 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Camera Features Managing/Editing Clips on a PC 2 Loading Clips to the PC (USB Mode) You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SDHC/SDXC card to be managed and edited on the PC. Files on the SDHC/SDXC card can be managed/edited on the connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class devices that are recognized by the PC as a peripheral drive.
GY-HM150U.book Page 91 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Viewing Images on a Monitor Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode There are three video output terminals on this camera recorder. Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use. [A/V OUT] Terminal : Outputs composite video and audio signals. [COMPONENT : Outputs component video signals. Audio sound OUT] Terminal is not output. Set the resolution in [Component Output] of the [A/V Out] menu.
GY-HM150U.book Page 92 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Camera Features Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card 4 Restoring is complete. ● When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen. ● When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen.
GY-HM150U.book Page 93 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Clips Recorded to SDHC/ SDXC Cards Folders in the SDHC/SDXC Card Images captured are recorded to [PRIVATE]B[JVC] folder inside the SDHC/SDXC card. Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below.
GY-HM150U.book Page 94 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Others Error Displays and Actions Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps are output as follows according to the alarm status. Memo : ● This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again.
GY-HM150U.book Page 95 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Error Display Menu Screen Status Screen Thumbnail Screen Status Action VIDEO FORMAT INCORRECT ^ ● Video format of the file for Clip Review is different from the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting of the camera recorder. Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] correctly. (A Page 63) MEDIA FULL ^ ● [REC] button is pressed when the media in use has no remaining space. ● Remaining space ran out during recording.
GY-HM150U.book Page 96 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Others Troubleshooting Before sending for repair, check the camera recorder’s problem according to the table below. If the problem persists, consult our authorized dealers or JVC service center. Symptom Action SDHC/SDXC card cannot be inserted. ● Check that the SDHC/SDXC card is facing the right direction. Power does not turn on.
GY-HM150U.book Page 97 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Symptom Action No display on the TV monitor. ● Set [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB. (A Page 73) Playback does not start after selecting a clip thumbnail and pressing the center of the set lever. ● Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a different video format setting. The actual recording time is shorter than the estimated time.
GY-HM150U.book Page 98 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Others Specifications Camera Recorder Video format : NTSC setting HD (HQ mode) : 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p HD (SP mode) : 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p SD : 720x480/59.94i (GY-HM150U only) : PAL setting General Power : DC 11 V (using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (using battery) Power consumption : Approx. 8.
GY-HM150U.book Page 99 Monday, September 5, 2011 1:48 AM Remote Control Unit Type : DC 3 V (button battery CR2025) Battery life : Approx. 1 year (varies according to frequency of use) Operating distance : Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) (along front axis) Allowable operating temperature : 0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J) Dimensions : 42 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H) × 91 mm (D) (1-6/8" x 9/16" x 3-5/8") Mass : Approx. 30 g (0.
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