. 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E INSTRUCTIONS . The illustration here shows how the handle unit is attached using the unit supplied with GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E. GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E do not come with a handle unit. The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide.
FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Introduction 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.
Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FOR USA AND CANADA Introduction CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. POUR CANADA ATTENTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
Introduction 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.
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. 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: Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broadcasting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.
CAUTION: Dear Customer Introduction To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord in to an AC outlet. This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
o Para Brasil Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: To avoid hazards Terminals ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. K When transporting, carry the battery in a Terminals plastic bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ...
Contents Introduction Introduction Safety Precautions ............................................ 4 Contents .......................................................... 10 Main Features ................................................. 12 Precautions for Proper Use ............................. 14 Operation Modes ............................................. 18 Names of Parts ................................................ 20 Side Control Panel .......................................
Display/Status Screen Display Screen in Camera Mode ................... 127 Display Screen in Media Mode ...................... 132 Status Screen ................................................ 134 Camera Features Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only) .............................................................. 135 Color Bar Output ........................................... 135 Configuring Setup Files ................................. 136 Saving Setup Files ..............................
Main Features Introduction Supports 4K high-definition recording, realizing more advanced Full HD recording quality Recording and playback at 30p/25p/24p are possible in 4K resolution (3840x2160 pixels), which contains information that is about four times larger than Full HD. And with the H.264 codec, this camera recorder supports high resolution 4K recording at 150 Mbps and high quality HD recording at 50 Mbps 4:2:2.
3.5-inch 920K-pixel LCD display, 0.24inch 1.56-megapixel color viewfinder Auto focus/Optical image stabilizer The camera recorder is equipped with a face detection auto focus function that covers the entire screen. Switching to manual focus is also possible. A built-in optical image stabilizer feature is also available. Professional-style switch layout and diverse video parameters Switches for Gain and White Balance are available on the side panel to enable quick switching according to the shooting scene.
Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations Introduction o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°F) and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CMOS elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance) SDHC/SDXC Cards o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in this manual. o This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. o If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded.
Others Introduction o Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires. 0 Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback. 0 The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.
Copyright Introduction o Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings. Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.
Operation Modes This camera recorder has four operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, USB mode and Remote Edit mode.
Operation Mode Camera Mode Description 0 This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. 0 Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable Memo : 0 Playback of SD card is not possible in Camera mode. However, you can check the most recently recorded video clip. (A P73 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) Media Mode 0 This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SD card.
Names of Parts B Introduction J I C D E A o Bottom F * GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E does not come with the handle unit. For details on purchasing the handle unit, please contact the local dealers in your area. Memo : 0 The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. For details on attaching the handle unit, please refer to [Attaching the Handle Unit K] .
Side Control Panel E D F B A . G M L K J I H A [FULL AUTO] Full Auto Selection Button Press and hold the button to switch the Full Auto mode ON and OFF. Full Auto mode adjusts the Iris, Gain, Shutter and White Balance automatically.
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E Side Terminal Section A B Introduction C A B D C D . H G F E A [BATTERY] Terminal . A [HOST] USB Host Terminal K For connecting an USB adapter according to the intended purpose when you are connecting the unit to a network.
LCD Monitor D C B A . H I J M L K A LCD Monitor (A P37 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] ) B [CANCEL/STOP] Cancel Button Cancels various settings and stops playback. C LCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R) 0 The function changes according to the operation status of the camera recorder. 0 During menu operation (all modes) (A P92 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) 0 During Camera mode 0 You can use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button.
Handle Unit K B A C D E Introduction F S R Q P L M N O G H I J K . A Microphone Holder (A P27 [Attaching the External Microphone O] ) B Microphone Holder Lock Knob (A P27 [Attaching the External Microphone O] ) C Handle Tally Lamp (A P39 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P174 [Blinking of the Tally Lamp] ) D Accessory Mounting Screw Hole E Shoe For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
Lens Section . B C Introduction A D A Filter Built-In Screw 0 Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or filters for various effects can be installed. 0 Installable filter types: Φ62 mm P0.75 Memo : 0 Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P28 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Focus Ring (A P50 [Focus Operation] ) C Zoom Ring (A P49 [Zoom Operation] ) You can set different functions for the zoom ring and iris dial in [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Zoom Ring].
Basic System Diagram When handle unit is attached Introduction GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E/ GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E Microphone Wireless Microphone Receiver GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E only Headphone [INPUT1/INPUT2] [x] [AUX] Handle Unit Battery Battery Chager K : IDX Battery Charger K: SSL-JVC50 M : AA-VF8 M: BN-VF823 GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E only [SDI OUT] [DC] SDI Cable BNC [HDMI] AC Adapter HDMI Cable [AV] AV Cable Standard Package Monitor RCA pin [HOST] GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E only Network Adapter [REMOTE]
Settings and Adjustments Before Use Adjusting the Grip Belt Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. . Attaching the Handle Unit K Preparations The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. * GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E does not come with the handle unit. For details on purchasing the handle unit, please contact the local dealers in your area. To use the handle unit, attach it by following the steps below.
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Cap 0 Before shooting, detach the lens cap. 0 When this camera recorder is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the lens. 0 Pinch the tabs on both sides of the lens cap to attach and detach the lens cap. Attaching/Detaching the Hood Attaching the Hood Align the markings on the camera recorder and hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until it is locked. Preparations . Caution : 0 Do not press against the lens cap with force.
Attaching the Tripod 2 Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, which may result in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the tripod to be used and make sure that it is securely attached. Preparations 3 4 1 . Caution : 0 Use the tripod on a stable surface. 0 To prevent the camera recorder from falling, attach securely using the rotation prevention hole.
Removing the Battery GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E 2 GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E Preparations 2 1 . 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “OFF”. 2 While pressing and holding the [BATT. RELEASE] button, push up and remove the battery in the direction of the arrow. Caution : 0 Do not remove the battery when the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is “ON”. 0 Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is in use.
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. Power Status Display Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Description Currently powered by a battery. When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and “RES” (yellow) is displayed. F Acquisition of battery information may fail if a genuine battery is not used. Appears when an error occurs during battery charging.
Menu Screen 0 If the battery is not fully charged, the battery will be charged at the same time. (A P93 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) 0 Even when a fully charged battery is used, charge the battery briefly to confirm the remaining battery power. (A P29 [Power Supply] ) (A P31 [Power Status Display] ) Display Settings Preparations . Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and warning tone. 0 The tally lamp blinks.
Initial Settings When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears. Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete. Memo : 0 The menus and messages on the screen of the LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the selected language. 2 Select a language using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. 0 For U models Initial Setting UTC-05:00 Preparations Set . 0 For E models Changing the Time after Initial Setting Setting the Date/Time (A P114 [ Date/Time ] ) 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 2 Set the date and time. A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and select the setting item. B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P132 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) 0 This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. 0 The display switches between three screen You can display the camera status, media information, zebra pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen during shooting.
Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current Preparations settings. 0 To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. 0 The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types). (A P18 [Operation Modes] ) 0 Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the display screen. 0 Press the [MENU] button at each status screen (other than the [Camera 1] screen) to enter the setting screen.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Monitor Tilt 90 degrees downward 2 You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or both. Tilt 180 degrees upward Normal LCD . .
Adjusting the Viewfinder You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions. Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images. Preparations 1 2 3 . Caution : 0 A high-definition viewfinder is used on this camera recorder in order to provide an accurate focusing environment. Due to the characteristic of the display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction.
Assignment of Functions to User Buttons You can assign functions to the following buttons and use them as user buttons. By assigning functions to the buttons, the usability of the camera recorder can be enhanced. Perform settings in the menu items corresponding to each button. Menu Item [USER1] [USER2] [USER3] [USER4] [USER5] [USER6] [USER7] [USER8] [USER9] [LCD KEY▲] [LCD KEY▼] [LCD KEY◀] [LCD KEY▶] Tally Lamp This is the indicator lamp for recording and warning.
SD Card This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot.
Inserting an SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and playback. 1 SD Card Cover 2 SD Card . 1 Open the SD card cover by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert an SD card with the notched corner pointing up. The status indicator of the card slot to which the card was inserted lights up in red. 3 Close the SD card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Switching the SD cards When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, you can use the [SLOT SEL] button to switch the card to use. When the memory on an SD card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card. 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format Media]. (A P113 [ Format Media ] ) 2 Select the slot of the SD card to be formatted and press the Set button (R). Format Media 2 Preparations Format Slot Format Slot Set . .
6 Formatting is complete. 3 Restoring starts. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Restoring the SD Card It is necessary to restore the SD card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons. Memo : 0 [!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media display area when an SD card that requires restoring is inserted. 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Restore Media].
Clips Recorded to SD Cards Example: QuickTime Folders in the SD Card AB C G 00 01 The captured image is recorded into different folders according to the [System] and [WFormat]/ [YFormat] settings. System Preparations 4K/HD/SD/ Web HD/SD/ Web WFormat/ YFormat QuickTime Record Folder AVCHD PRIVATE/AVCHD DCIM Memo : 0 By formatting (initializing) the SD card from the [Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System] settings will be generated.
Operation Lock Feature Operation lock does not apply to the following buttons and switches. You can use this feature to prevent erroneous camera operation. 0 [POWER ON/OFF] switch 0 [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Audio input signal selection switch O 0 [CH1]/[CH2] Audio input signal selection switch O 0 [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL]/[CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] Audio recording mode switch O O/Zoom ring at the lens section 0 [ZOOM L/M/H] Zoom Speed Switch O 0 Iris Dial 0 [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock Switch O .
Basic Shooting Procedures Shooting Preparations 4 3 The [FULL AUTO] button of this camera recorder is set to “ON” by default, the following video items are automatically adjusted. 0 Iris 0 Gain 0 Shutter 0 White balance The audio recording level is also automatically configured, and audio from the built-in microphone is recorded. When the [FULL AUTO] button is set to “ON”, the v icon appears at the lower center area of the LCD. Shooting 00: 00: 00.
1 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SD card. This camera recorder has two [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording. 0 Zoom Operation (A P49 [Zoom Operation] ) 0 Adjusting the Focus (A P50 [Focus Operation] ) 2 Check the most recently captured images. 0 Press the [C.REVIEW/4] button to activate the Clip Review function.
Selecting a File Format Select a file format in [WFormat]/[YFormat]. There are two file formats for selection. 0 AVCHD: AVCHD file format 0 QuickTime: QuickTime file format (.MOV) Memo : 0 When [System] is set to “4K”, this item is fixed at “QuickTime”. Shooting Selecting a Video Format 0 Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats.
o When [System] is set to “HD+Web”, the options for slot B are: Adjusts the angle of view. Optical zoom ratio: 1x to 12x Dynamic zoom ratio: 12x to 24x Set the dynamic zoom “On”/“Off” in [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Dynamic Zoom]. (A P97 [ Dynamic Zoom ] ) Zooming can be operated using any of the three levers/rings below.
0 Set the zoom speed for “L”, “M” and “H” of the [ZOOM L/M/H] zoom speed switch individually. Increasing the value increases the zoom speed. (A P97 [Handle Zoom Speed L/Handle Zoom Speed M/Handle Zoom Speed H O] ) Focus Operation Memo : 0 The zoom lever on the handle is disabled when “Off” is selected. Shooting 2 Set the [ZOOM L/M/H] zoom speed switch to any of the settings. 3 Press the zoom lever at the handle to zoom. 0 The zoom operation is performed in the speed that has been set.
Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus) 0 If [Push AF/AF Lock] is assigned to the user button, the camera recorder will shift to Auto Focus mode temporarily and automatically adjusts focus when the assigned user button is held down during shooting in Manual Focus mode. 0 Release the user button assigned with [Push AF/ AF Lock] to return to Manual Focus mode. Memo : 0 Face detection does not work during Push Auto Focus.
Focus Assist Function 0 When the [F.ASSIST/1] button is pressed during Shooting shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. This enables easy and accurate focusing. 0 Select the color (blue, red or green) in the menu. Memo : 0 When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Focus Assist] B [Type] is set to “ACCU-Focus”, the depth of field becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. (A P105 [ Focus Assist ] ) 0 The “ACCU-Focus” function switches automatically to “Off” after about 10 seconds.
Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection Detection Frame (Orange) . AE . Memo : 0 If the detection frame does not appear, make sure that Auto Focus mode is selected. Also, if [Face Detect] is set to “AF&AE”, set at least one of the iris, gain, and electronic shutter control items to the automatic adjustment mode.
Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned with “Face Detect”. 0 The camera recorder will enter face selection mode and the face detection icon (q) will blink. 0 An orange frame will appear on the face of the person nearest to the center of the screen. Blue frames will appear on the faces of others. Detection Frame (Orange) Adjusting the Brightness Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object.
Adjusting the Brightness Manually Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set to Full Auto mode, some or all of the items (Iris, Gain and Shutter Speed) can be manually adjusted. 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 2 Adjust the Iris, Gain and Shutter speed. (A P55 [Adjusting the Iris] ) (A P57 [Setting the Gain] ) (A P58 [Setting the Electronic Shutter] ) Memo : 0 The brightness cannot be manually adjusted in the Full Auto mode.
Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set manually. 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 2 Press the [IRIS A/M] button to set to the Manual Iris mode. The lens aperture value (F-number) is displayed. 00: 00: 00.00 Shooting Jan 24 , 2015 12 :34 : 56 4030 20 10 0 P 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE+6 18dB F1.6 15000K 1/ 100 . 3 Turn the iris dial to adjust the iris manually. 0 Iris adjustment can be assigned to the zoom ring.
Setting the Gain This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting conditions. Manual Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching) 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 0 Select the gain level of the video amplifier using the [GAIN L/M/H] selection switch on the camera recorder.
Setting the Electronic Shutter You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically. Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching) 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 2 Press and hold the [SHUTTER] button to enter Manual Shutter mode. 0 The shutter speed appears on the screen. Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) 00: 00: 00.
Setting the ND Filter Frame Rate Shutter Mode J 60p 60i 30p 50p 50i 25p 1/10000 ^ ^ 1/10000 1/10000 1/2000 1/4000 1/4000 1/1000 1/2000 1/2000 1/500 1/1000 1/1000 1/250 1/500 1/500 1/120 1/250 1/250 1/100 1/120 1/120 1/60 1/100 1/100 1/50 1/60 1/50 1/48 1/30 1/25 1/24 1/15 1/12.5 1/12 1/7.5 1/6.25 1/6 (Upper limit) 1/9934 1/10014 ~ 1/9863 (Standard) 1/60.00 1/50.00 ~ 1/48.00 (Lower limit) 1/30.00 1/25.00 1/24.00 Step 1/4000 .
ND Filter Warning Display In order to adjust the amount of light when you are shooting at a relatively bright location, the diameter of the iris may become extremely small, causing blurry effects to occur as a result. This phenomenon is known as “small aperture diffraction”. You can make appropriate use of ND filters to prevent it from occurring. This unit displays an ND filter warning when necessary to prompt you to select an appropriate ND filter.
FAW Paint Adjustment You can fine-adjust the white balance that was automatically adjusted. 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [FAW Paint] and press the Set button (R). The FAW Paint Adjustment screen appears. White Balance 3 Press the Set button (R). Returns to the [White Balance] screen. White Balance R Value FAW Paint B Value . Manual White Balance Mode (Manual Switching) 1 Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to set Full Auto mode to off. 0 Use the [WHT.
Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] Values You can change both the color temperature settings in the Preset mode in the menu. 1 Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] menu. 0 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [Preset Temp.] and [Alternative Temp.], and press the Set button (R). 0 The Color Temperature setting screen appears. Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B) 0 Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. 0 When the [WHT.
282min 100min 50min 00: 00: 00.00 Jan 24 , 2015 12 :34 : 56 3840x2160 30 p 150M 4030 20 10 0 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE+6 18dB F1.6 1/ 100 A [AWB] Activating 282min 100min 50min White Detection Frame 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press the Set button (R). The White Paint Adjustment screen appears. White Balance AWB Paint Blinking 1 00: 00: 00.00 Jan 24 ,2015 12 :34 : 56 4030 20 10 0 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE+6 18dB F1.
Adjusting the Camera Image Shooting The picture quality of the camera can be set using the [Camera Process] menu. As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you can adjust the values while checking the picture quality on the camera. 0 [Detail] 0 [Master Black] 0 [Black Toe] 0 [Knee] 0 [White Clip] 0 [Gamma] 0 [WDR] 0 [White Balance] 0 [Color Matrix] 0 [Color Gain] Memo : 0 For details of the respective items, see the [Camera Process] menu.
Audio Recording You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ CH2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. Select from the four options below to record the audio. 0 Built-in Microphone 0 Microphone connected to [AUX] terminal 0 Microphone connected to [INPUT1] terminal O 0 Microphone connected to [INPUT2] terminal O Memo : 0 When the [AUX] terminal is not connected, [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [CH1 INT]/[CH2 INT] is fixed at “Int. Mic L”/“Int. Mic R” respectively.
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level O You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically. Shooting . Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment) 0 Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch on the camera recorder to “MANUAL” to enter the manual adjustment mode, and use the [CH1]/ [CH2] recording level adjustment knob to set the recording level. 0 You can adjust the level manually during the recording, recording standby, and stop modes.
Memo : 0 When [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Limiter] is set to “Off” while in the automatic adjustment mode, the limiter operates at -6 dBFS. 0 When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] is set to “SW Set”, you can switch the audio recording mode with the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch on the camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] button is set to “ON”.
Time Code and User’s Bit Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in this camera recorder. The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or recording. (Display screen) Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator].
Setting Time Code Generator Presetting the Time Code Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal time code generator are recorded. This section describes how to set [TC/UB] B [TC Preset]. (A P103 [ TC Preset ] ) Required Settings Before Preset 1 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] to “Rec Run” or “Free Run”. (A P103 [ TC Generator ] ) 0 [Rec Run]: Preset data in the time code generator operates in run mode during recording mode. Set this when recording continuous time code in connecting frames.
Setting Time Code without Opening the Menu 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press the Set button (R). (A P103 [ TC Preset ] ) The [TC Preset] screen appears. TC/UB TC Preset 00:00:00:00 1 Shooting . . Memo : 0 When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to “Regen”, the parameter is displayed as “Regen” and cannot be selected. (A P103 [ TC Generator ] ) 2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Setting the User’s Bit 4 Check the values and press the Set button (R). 0 The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen. 0 To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button. Caution : 0 When the camera recorder is switched to Media mode during editing, editing will be canceled and the screen will close. 0 When editing the time code, operation of the buttons that are set in [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] is disabled. [C.REVIEW/4] functions as the number reset button.
1 Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] to “Preset”, and press the Set button (R). (A P103 [ UB Mode ] ) The [UB Mode] setting screen appears. TC/UB UB Mode Preset Setting Zebra Pattern When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting. 2 Shooting . Memo : 0 When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to “Regen”, the parameter is displayed as “Regen” and cannot be selected.
Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) Memo : 0 To use this function, assign “Clip Review” to any of the user buttons. “Clip Review” is assigned to the [C.REVIEW/4] button in factory default. 0 “Clip Review” can also be assigned to other user buttons. (A P39 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) . 1 Press the user button assigned with the “Clip Review” function during standby (“STBY” is displayed). Playback of the configured section starts.
Dual Rec Recording Simultaneously at Two Different Definitions 0 If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both the slots. 0 The clips recorded to the media in both the slots are identical, and two clips of the same content can be created only on this camera recorder.
2 Start recording. 0 Insert recordable media in both slots, and press the [REC] button. 0 In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time. 0 Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators of both the card slots also light up in red. REC 00: 00: 00.00 100min 50min Jan 24,2015 12 :34 :56 Lit in red 10 0 . 3 Stop recording. 0 Press the [REC] button again. 0 Recording to both slots stops, and both the card slot marks turn white.
Backup Rec 0 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. 0 Start or stop the recording using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”. (A P117 [ Slot Mode ] ) (A P98 [User Switch Set Item] ) 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”.
3 Start normal recording (normal recording into slot A) 0 Press any of the [REC] buttons. 0 Recording into the media in slot A starts. (The characters “RREC” appear in red.) 0 The card icon of slot A turns red (unselected state), and the status indicator of slot A blinks in red. Red (not selected) 00: 00: 00.00 100min 50min Jan 24 ,2015 12 :34 :56 4030 20 10 0 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE+6 18dB F1. 6 1/ 100 P 15000K White 00: 00: 00.00 100min 50min . 4 Stop normal recording.
Special Recording Besides the normal recording mode, four special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Frame Rec and Interval Rec. Select a mode from [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode]. (A P116 [ Rec Mode ] ) Shooting Memo : 0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [WFormat] is set to “AVCHD”, “Clip Continuous” cannot be selected.
Clip Continuous Rec 0 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 “clip” on the SD card. 0 This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of “startstop recording” into one clip. Example: In normal recording, three clips are generated as Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3. However, recording in this mode generates only one clip.
Shooting Memo : 0 Clip Continuous Rec cannot be used in the following cases. 0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [System] is set to “HD” or “SD”, and [Format] is set to “AVCHD” 0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [System] is set to “HD+Web” 0 The following operations cannot be performed while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text).
Caution : 0 Do not remove the SD card during recording (“RRECM”, red text) or recording pause (“STBYM”, yellow text). 0 To remove the SD card during Frame Rec, press the [CANCEL] button, check that “STBYM” (white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator lights up in green before you remove the card. 0 When [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to “Free Run”, the time code will be recorded in “Rec Run”. 0 Audio cannot be recorded. The audio level meter is grayed out.
Shooting 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. (A P116 [ Rec Interval ] ) 4 Start recording. 0 Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause. 0 After the specified time in [Rec Interval] has passed, recording starts again to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause. 0 Interval Rec continues until the recording is stopped.
Playing Recorded Clips To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to the Media mode. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in Camera mode to enter Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SD card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen. Memo : 0 When an SD card without any clips is inserted, “No Clips” is displayed. F [C.REVIEW/4] Button 0 Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor.
Memo : 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. 0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [WFormat] is set to “AVCHD”, the OK mark indicates that the clip is protected. (A P115 [ W Format ] ) Playback B Continued From Mark This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SD card when recording is divided and made on several SD cards.
K Network Connection Icon K 0 The network connection status is displayed when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is set to “On”. This icon is not displayed when “Off” is selected. (A P130 [Network Connection Icon K] ) Detailed screen * Items that are common with the Standard screen will not be described. Refer to “[Standard screen] (A P 83)”. A B Audio Rec Mode Normal . A Thumbnail Thumbnail of the clip selected by the cursor. Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to move the cursor.
Item FTP Upload Delete Clips Playback Trim This Clip Description Uploads a clip to the FTP server. 0 This Clip: Uploads the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 Selected Clips: Uploads the clips selected (appended with check mark). 0 All Clips: Uploads all clips. Deletes clip. However, clips with OK mark cannot be deleted. 0 This Clip: Deletes the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 Selected Clips: Deletes the clips selected (appended with check mark). 0 All Clips: Deletes all clips.
Deleting Clips Time Code Playback Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Memo : 0 The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [SDI OUT] terminal. K 0 If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop. However, playback will continue. Delete clip. Displaying Information during Shooting Pressing the [DISPLAY] button during playback displays the display screen.
3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. Appending/Deleting OK Mark 0 You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. 0 When the camera recorder is in Media mode, 3 This Clip Selected Clips you can delete the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting. All Clips .
During Playback or Pause Screen 1 Press [LOLUX/3] button during clip playback. 0 If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. 0 If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the OK mark will be deleted. 2/4 16.4V 3840x2160 30p 150M x5 x5 Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly 1 Move the cursor to a clip without a check mark, and press the [C.REVIEW/4] button. A green check mark appears on the clip. 1 00:00:00.00 Jan 24,2015 12:34:56 USER3 USER4 USER6 . OK Mark .
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 1 Press the [ZEBRA/5] button. 2 Select “Select Range” in the action selection screen, and press the Set button (R). Select All Clips Select OK Marked 2 Select Range Deselect All Add OK Mark... Delete OK Mark... FTP Upload... . Playback 3 Move the cursor to the beginning (or end) of the range for multiple selection, and press the Set button (R). 4 Move the cursor to the other end of the range. 0 Magenta check marks appear on the clips within the range.
Trimming Recorded Clips You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip recorded in the SD card. The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same SD card as the original clip. No changes are made to the original clip. 1 Switch to Media mode. Switch the mode using the [MODE] selection button on the side control panel. 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be trimmed. Move the cursor to the clip to be trimmed using the cross-shaped button (JKH I). . 3 Press the [ZEBRA/5] button.
Basic Operations in Menu Screen 0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD Menu Display and Detailed Settings monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. 0 Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. 0 There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu].
Display and Description of the Menu Screen Changing Setting Values F Selecting Menu Items Display Settings A I Display Settings A B C D Audio Meter Off H G Battery Date/Time Time On Date Style YMD F Time Style Shutter 24hour SEC E Favorites Add . On Battery Date/Time Date Style Time Style Shutter Off YMD 24hour SEC Set E D C Cancel . A Menu Item to Change Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values F appears in a pop-up.
Text Input with Software Keyboard Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup File] subname, [Clip Name Prefix], and the settings under [Network] B [Settings]. Entering a subname (A P136 [Configuring Setup Files] ) A B H C G F D E . Menu Display and Detailed Settings Entering the [Clip Name Prefix] (A P118 [ Clip Name Prefix ] ) A B H C D Set Cancel E . Settings under [Network] B [Settings] The keyboard displayed varies according to the settings.
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart - [Color Matrix] ............................... (A P 102) - [Color Gain] ................................. (A P 102) - [Reset Process] ........................... (A P 102) [Main Menu...] ....................................... (A P 95) - [TC/UB...] ........................................ (A P 103) - [Camera Function...] .......................... (A P 96) - [TC Generator] ............................ (A P 103) - [Bars] .............................................
Camera Function Menu Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. This item can only be selected in the Camera mode. Bars For setting whether to output color bars. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output. (A P112 [ Test Tone ] ) OIS For setting whether to enable image stabilizer. When “On” is selected, set the Level.
FAW For setting the position in the white balance switch [WHT.BAL B/A/PRST] to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function. [Setting Values: RNone, PRST, A, B] GAIN L/GAIN M/GAIN H For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch. The setting is fixed at “AGC” in the Full Auto mode. In addition, the sensitivity setting in Lolux is used.
User Switch Set Item USER1 ~ USER9, LCD KEY▲/LCD KEY▶/LCD KEY▼/LCD KEY◀ By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [F.ASSIST/1], [TC/2], [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/5], [OIS/6], [REC/7], [EXPANDED FOCUS/8], [AWB/9] buttons or the cross-shaped buttons on the LCD monitor, these buttons can be used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch). Set according to the shooting conditions. Usable only in the Camera mode.
AE/FAW Lock For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER9], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “AE/FAW Lock”. 0 FAW: Fixes the FAW (Full-time Auto White Balance) setting to the value at the point the user button assigned with “AE/FAW Lock” is pressed. 0 AE: Use this feature to fix a value to the Auto function of Gain, Iris, or Shutter when the user button that is assigned “AE/FAW Lock” is pressed.
Camera Process Menu Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Detail For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increasing the value increases the sharpness of the contour. [Setting Values: -10 to +10, Off (R0)] 9 Adjust... For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). (A P102 [Detail/Adjust Item] ) Memo : 0 This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to “Off”.
9 Sensitivity For setting the response speed of the “Knee” operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”. Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity. [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow] Memo : 0 When [Knee] is set to “Manual”, or [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected. White Clip Memo : 0 When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “108%” and cannot be selected.
Color Matrix For setting the color matrix. 0 Cinema Subdued: Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies. 0 Cinema Vivid: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies. 0 Standard: Sets to a standard color matrix. [Setting Values: Cinema Subdued, Cinema Vivid, RStandard] Color Gain For adjusting the video signal color level. Increasing the value deepens the color.
AWB Paint For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (A P 60)”. 0 Increase the number: Strengthens the red/blue. 0 Decrease the number: Weakens the red/blue. [Setting Values: -32 to +32 (R 0)] Clear Paint After AWB For specifying whether to clear the [AWB Paint] (R value and B value) settings after executing AWB (Auto White Balance).
9 Preset For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit) Display : AB CD EF 01 (A P71 [Presetting the User’s Bit] ) Memo : 0 When [UB Mode] is set to “Date” or “Time”, this item appears as “---” and preset is disabled. Drop Frame For setting the framing mode of the time code generator. 0 Non Drop: Internal time code generator works in the nondrop-frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames. 0 Drop: Internal time code generator works in the dropframe mode.
VF Bright For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness. [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] VF Contrast For setting the difference in luminance between the darkest and brightness areas in the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the contrast. [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] LCD Bright For setting the brightness of the LCD screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness.
Marker Settings Item For setting the marker and safety zone, which are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. (A P135 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)] ) Memo : 0 During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do not appear regardless of the setting. Marker For setting whether to display marker, safety zone, and center marks on the screen.
Display Settings Item This menu is used to set the displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. Zoom For setting the display method of the zoom position. 0 Number: Displays the zoom position in numbers (0-99). 0 Bar: Displays the zoom position in a bar. 0 Off: Does not display the zoom position. [Setting Values: Number, RBar, Off] Focus WB Indicator When “On” is selected and WB is set manually, the difference in value with the Auto WB (recommended) is displayed as an icon on the screen.
Memo : 0 The battery mark that appears before the “Time”, “Capacity%” or “Voltage” value changes according to the remaining battery power. In addition, the plug mark is added during charging. 4 S : 10 % and below D R : 11 % to 30 % C Q : 31% to 70 % B P : 71 % to 100 % 0 When the remaining battery power is low, “RES” instead of the value is displayed. Replace the battery as soon as possible. 0 The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the shooting duration.
A/V Set Menu Menu screen for video output and audio. Video Set... For specifying video output-related settings. (A P109 [Video Set Item] ) Audio Set... For specifying audio-related settings. (A P110 [Audio Set Item] ) Video Set Item Display On TV For setting whether to display the display and menu characters on the external monitor. [Setting Values: On, ROff] For setting the terminal to output the video.
SD Aspect For setting the style of displaying images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. 0 Letter: Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened. 0 Squeeze: Displays image that is squeezed horizontally. [Setting Values: Letter, RSqueeze] Memo : 0 When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”, and [Record Format] B [SD Aspect] is set to “4:3”, “---” is displayed and selection is disabled.
XLR Manual Level O For setting whether to link manual audio adjustment operation between [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals. Select “Link” to link or “Separate” to separate. When this item is set to “Link”, adjust the recording level using the [CH1] recording level adjustment knob. [Setting Values: Link, RSeparate] Audio Level Select this item to switch to the audio level adjustment screen.
Int. Mic Wind Cut For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) from the built-in microphone. Set this item to “On” to reduce wind noise from the microphone. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 This item is enabled in the following cases. 0 When the [CH1] or [CH2] selection switch is set to “INT”. O 0 [CH1 INT] is set to “Int. Mic L” or [CH2 INT] is set to “Int. Mic R”. (A P110 [ CH1 INT ] ) (A P110 [ CH2 INT ] ) Int.
System Menu This menu screen allows system-related settings. For specifying recording settings, formatting and restoring of SD card, tally lamp settings, network settings, date/time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values. Record Set... For specifying recorded video-related settings. (A P114 [Record Set Item] ) Media 9 Format Media 9 Restore Media For restoring an SD card.
9 Import Metadata 0 For importing metadata from the FTP server. K 0 Deletes the metadata loaded using the setup files (“User File”/“All File”). Memo : 0 This option is not available when [Network] is set to “Off”. 9 Settings... For specifying network-related settings. (A P118 [Network/Settings Item K] ) Memo : 0 This option is not available when [Network] is set to “Off”. Reset All Menu Display and Detailed Settings Resets all menu settings. Memo : 0 [Date/Time] and [Time Zone] cannot be reset.
9 System For selecting a system definition. 0 4K: Records in “4K” quality for both slots A and B. 0 HD: Records in “HD” (High Definition) quality for both slots A and B. 0 SD: Records in “SD” (Standard Definition) quality for both slots A and B. 0 HD+Web: Records in “HD” (high definition) for slot A, and in resolution suitable for web distribution for slot B.
9 Y Resolution For selecting the size of the image to be recorded to the SD card in slot B when [System] is set to “HD +Web”. (Horizontal x vertical) The available options vary according to the [WFrame Rate] and [YFormat] settings.
Slot Mode For setting the operation of the card slot. 0 Series: Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. 0 Dual: Mode that activates the two slots at the same time. (A P74 [Dual Rec] ) 0 Backup: Mode that enables recording to slot B without using the [REC] button. This item is selectable only when [Rec Mode] is set to “Normal”.
Clip Set 9 Clip Name Prefix For setting the first four characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SD card. Enter any of the 36 characters including alphabets (upper case) and numbers (0 to 9) using the software keyboard. (A P94 [Text Input with Software Keyboard] ) [Setting Values: xxxG] (The default value of xxx is the last three digits of the serial number.
9 Live Streaming Starts live distribution when “On” is selected. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 “On” cannot be selected if network connection is not established. 0 “On” cannot be selected when FTP is running. 0 Live streaming switches to “Off” when the power is turned off. 9 Server For selecting the server for live streaming. [Setting Values: RServer1, Server2, Server3, Server4] Memo : 0 The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”).
9 Resolution For setting the resolution of the video image during live distribution. The available options vary according to the settings for [WResolution] and [WFrame Rate] under [Record Format].
Connection Setup For configuring the network connection settings. A [Wizard] screen will appear according to the adapter connected to the [HOST] terminal. Follow the instructions to perform the setting. You can Load, Store, and Delete the settings specified on the [Wizard] screen. 9 Wizard A [Wizard] appears according to the adapter connected to the [HOST] terminal. Follow the instructions. 9 Load Loads the settings on the [Wizard] screen.
Clip Server For setting the server and directory for uploading recorded clips in the SD card to the FTP server. 9 Clip-FTP1 to Clip-FTP4 (The name specified in the respective [Alias] items is displayed) o Alias For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera recorder. The name set in this item will appear on the [FTP Upload] action screen of the thumbnail display. Menu Display and Detailed Settings * Enter not more than 31 characters.
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu 1 Press the [MENU] 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 : 0 [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode. [Favorites Menu] remains unchanged even when the recording format changes. 0 Up to 20 menu items can be added.
Editing Favorites Menu You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu]. 4 Press the [C.REVIEW/4] button. A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] Edit Favorites 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. Aspect Marker B Press the [DISPLAY] button or press and hold down the [MENU] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press the Set button (R). The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears. Edit Favorites ND Filter 3 . 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. Press the [MENU] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen. 2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or crossed-shaped button (I). The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
6 Press the [LOLUX/3] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R). Edit Favorites Save & Exit 7 Exit without Saving Cancel . Menu Display and Detailed Settings Memo : 0 Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save & Exit]. 0 To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving]. 0 To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
Display Screen in Camera Mode Display 0 screen This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only. YX W a A ※1 U ※2 282min 100min 50min 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE E+6 18dB F1.6 P 15000K 15000K 1/ 100 0 ※2 H I . *1 *2 Appears only during warnings Appears only during operation Display 1 screen ※ V 282min 100min 50min 00: 00: 00.00 Jan 24 , 2015 12 :34 :56 F 4030 20 10 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 0 AE+6 18dB F1.6 1/ 100 P 15000K 0 G H IJ .
Icon . . F Audio Level Meter 0 Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2. 0 The V icon appears on the screen when in Manual mode. Status FTP transfer is in progress. Three images are alternately displayed, and the arrows become animated. In this case, instead of the recordable time of the SD card, an estimated value of the remaining transfer time is displayed. Error has occurred during FTP transfer. 4030 20 .
J AE Lock The U icon is displayed during AE lock. K White Balance Mode Displays the current white balance mode. (*****K indicates color temperature) A<*****K> : When the white balance is set to A. B<*****K> : When the white balance is set to B. P<*****K> : When the white balance is set to PRST. P : The color temperature setting with respect to the Auto WB value is appropriate when white balance is set to PRST and the WB indicator to “On”, : Locked in the Full Auto White Balance mode.
R Focus Assist 0 “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is activated. 0 When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCUFOCUS” blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which the “FOCUS” indicator lights up. 0 If recording starts while [ACCU-Focus] is active, [ACCU-Focus] will be forcibly deactivated. (A P105 [ Focus Assist ] ) Memo : 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change. Display/Status Screen S Date/Time Display Displays the current date and time.
Memo : 0 You can specify whether to display the time code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB]. This item will not be displayed when “Off” is selected. (A P107 [ TC/UB ] ) W Live streaming mark K When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/ [Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Live Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status is displayed. (A P119 [ Live Streaming ] ) Icon . .
Display Screen in Media Mode Media Display 0 Screen This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only. P A ※ ON M L 1000/2000 282min Memo : 0 Displayed in the Media Display 0 screen during warnings only. 00: 00: 00.00 C Resolution Displays the video image resolution. D Frame Rate/Bit Rate Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. E Operation Guide Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.
I Information Display The camera information display turns on and off each time you press the [OIS/6] button. 0 Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White Balance that have been recorded. K Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display 0 Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data recorded in the SD card being played back. 0 Example of time code display: 00:00:00:00 ※ . P 0dB F1.6 1/ 100 13000K Camera Information Display .
Status Screen Video Screen For checking the settings of the camera recorder. For checking the settings related to video output. (A P109 [Video Set Item] ) Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen Video HDMI/SDI Out For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. HDMI+SDI Resolution 1080i HDMI Color Auto Off Off HDMI Enhance SDI Rec Trigger Camera 1 Zebra Off Safety Zone Format Squeeze SD Aspect SD Set Up Aspect Marker 7.5% .
Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only) The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. The marker is displayed only in the Camera mode. Displaying the Grid Marker 1 Set [LCD/VF] B [Marker Settings] B [Grid Marker] to “On”. (A P106 [ Grid Marker ] ) A grid that divides the screen into 3x3 is displayed. Color Bar Output Color bars can be output on this camera recorder.
Configuring Setup Files The menu settings can be stored on an SD card by saving them as a setup file. Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily. The following types of setup files are available. o Picture file: File that contains image creation settings in accordance to the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).
6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 5 6 . 7 Save the file. 0 A confirmation screen appears when you choose to overwrite. Select [Overwrite] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Saving starts, and “Storing...” appears on the screen. Loading a Setup File 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P113 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
0 To output live or playback video images and audio sound to an external monitor, select the output signals from the camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable according to the monitor to be used. 0 Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use. 0 [SDI OUT] terminal K: Outputs either the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI signal or SDSDI signal. 0 [AV] terminal: Outputs composite video and audio signals. 0 [HDMI] terminal: Outputs HDMI signals.
Connecting via SDI K 0 Digital video signals, together with embedded (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are output for both the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals. Memo : 0 The sampling frequency for embedded (superimposed) audio signals is 48 kHz. Time code of the built-in time generator as well as playback time code are also output. Connecting the Headphone 0 Select the audio output from the [x] terminal using [A/V Set] B [Monitor].
Connecting Wired Remote Control Loading Clips to the PC 0 You can load clips to a PC by connecting the You can operate the functions of this unit with a wired remote control. Memo : 0 When the switches of the camera recorder and remote control unit are operated at the same time, the switch operation of the remote control unit takes priority over that of the camera recorder. camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to be managed and edited on the PC.
2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The camera recorder switches to USB mode. When your PC cannot recognize the SD card Confirm and update the OS of your PC. OS Windows Vista Change to USB Mode? Change Cancel 2 . Memo : 0 If recording is in progress, the “Change to USB Mode?” message appears after recording stops. 0 If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when playback stops.
Functions of Network Connection K 0 The network function can be operated by connecting one of the following adapters to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section. 0 Wireless LAN adapter 0 Ethernet adapter 0 Cellular adapter (A P143 [Camera Setup for Network Connection] ) 0 The network feature comprises web-browserbased functions using devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, as well as FTP and live streaming functions that run via thumbnail screens and menu operation.
Camera Setup for Network Connection 1 Connect an appropriate adapter according to the intended use to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section of the camera recorder. The following adapters can be connected. 0 Wireless LAN adapter 0 Ethernet adapter 0 Cellular adapter Connecting via Wireless LAN Connection via Access Point 1 Perform setting on the camera recorder, and start up the [Wizard] screen. (A P143 [Camera Setup for Network Connection] ) 2 [Wireless LAN] appears on the [Wizard] screen.
P2P Connection You can access the web function of this camera recorder from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. Network Type SSID 1 [Wireless LAN] appears on the [Wizard] screen. Security Type P2P HM200 WPA2 Passphrase IP Address MAC Address Available Adapter . Wireless LAN Back Next . 2 Press the I button to display the [Select Connection Type] screen. Select “P2P”. Follow the screen instructions to complete setting. Perform setting for the following.
Connecting via Wired LAN You can connect a device such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC directly to the camera recorder using a cross cable to access the camera recorder’s web functions. Alternatively, you can also connect using an Ethernet hub. 1 Connect the [HOST] terminal on the camera recorder to the smartphone, tablet terminal, PC, etc. using a cross cable. 2 Perform setting on the camera recorder, and start up the [Wizard] screen.
Importing Metadata K Configuring the Server for Downloading For specifying the settings for connecting to the FTP server for downloading the metadata (domain name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the path of the file to download. You can download a metadata settings file (XML format) from the FTP server and store metadata in the camera recorder. The imported metadata is applied to clips to be recorded. 1 Open the [Metadata Server] screen.
Importing Metadata Download the metadata settings file (XML format) from the FTP server. 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] B [Import Metadata] and press the Set button (R). The [Import Metadata] screen appears. 3 Select [Import] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Import starts. After import is complete, the display is restored to the screen before the [Import Metadata] screen appears. Import Metadata? Import Metadata Import 3 Cancel .
Uploading a Recorded Video Clip K 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded. Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded using the cross-shaped button (JKH I). Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server. 2 Configuring the FTP Server for Uploading For specifying the settings for connecting to the FTP server to upload recorded clips to (domain name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the directory of the upload destination. 1 Open the [Clip Server] screen.
5 Upload is complete. 0 After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. 0 Press the Set button (R) to return to the thumbnail screen. FTP Upload Successfully Completed. Exit 5 . Selecting and Uploading Multiple Clips To select and upload multiple clips, refer to “[Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips] (A P 89)”. Uploading All Video Clips 1 Press the [ZEBRA/5] button. The action selection screen is displayed. 2 Upload the clips. Select [FTP Upload...
4 Upload is complete. 0 After all clips are uploaded successfully, “Successfully Completed.” is displayed. Press the Set button (R) to return to the thumbnail screen. 0 When clips are not uploaded successfully, the following errors are displayed. FTP Upload Failed. Internal Error. Cause of Error Exit .
3 Enter the user name and password. Enter the user name (jvc) and the password (initial password: 0000) on the login screen to display the main page of the camera. Editing Metadata K You can create the metadata to be inserted into a recorded file, or rewrite the metadata of a recorded clip.
3 Editing Metadata A Enter information for the necessary fields. B After input is complete, tap (click) [Save] to overwrite the metadata. B A Clip Metadata You can access the page for editing the metadata via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and display or rewrite the metadata that is recorded to a clip. 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
o Switching from a web browser A You will see a message indicating “It is necessary to change the camera mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode.” on the web browser. It is necessary to change the camera A mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode. Cancel Change B . B Tap (click) [Change] to switch the camera to the Remote Edit mode. Remote Edit Mode Memo : 0 When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold.
6 Editing the Metadata of Selected Clips A Edit the information for the necessary fields. 0 If you are using a PC, input using the mouse and keyboard. 0 If you are using a smartphone or tablet terminal, tap the text input area to display a standard software keyboard on the screen. Enter the information using the displayed keyboard. B You can tap (click) [OK Mark] to add an OK mark to or delete it from selected clips. C After editing is complete, tap (click) [Save] to overwrite the metadata.
Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser K o Switching from a web browser A You will see a message indicating “It is necessary to change the camera mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode.” on the web browser. 0 Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server. 0 You can upload selected clips, all clips, or those It is necessary to change the camera A mode to "Remote Edit Mode". appended with an OK mark. Change the mode.
Memo : 0 When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. 0 If the menu is displayed on the camera recorder, close the menu. 0 If the status is displayed on the camera recorder, close the status display. 0 Pressing the Set button (R) on the camera recorder while in the Remote Edit Mode ends the Remote Edit Mode forcibly and switches to the Camera mode. 0 When FTP upload via the camera unit is currently in progress, switching to the Remote Edit mode is disabled.
8 Select the clip server and start uploading. 0 Upon selecting the server to upoload clips to, an upload screen appears. 8 . 0 The status of the transfer process is indicated by a progress bar. Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser K 157 Connecting to the Network K . Memo : 0 To stop transfer, tap (click) the [Stop] button. Tapping (clicking) [Yes] on the confirmation screen stops the transfer halfway and brings you back to the main page.
9 Upload is complete. 0 After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. FTP Upload Successfully Completed. Exit . 9 0 When clips are not uploaded successfully, the following errors are displayed. FTP Upload View Remote Feature K You can access via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check the live image and perform the following remote control operations.
A Page Switch Tab Tap (click) this tab to move to the [Planning Metadata], [Clip Metadata], or [Settings] screen. B Live View Screen Displays the live images. Tap a live image to display or hide information that is displayed on the live image, such as remaining space on the media and time code. C [Clear] Button Switches to the Delete Preset Zoom Position mode. (A P159 [Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom] ) (A P160 [Deleting a Preset Zoom] ) D [Preset] Button Switches to the Register Preset Zoom Position mode.
4 In the same way, register [B] and [C]. After all three positions A, B and C are registered, the positions of the [A], [B], and [C] buttons will be rearranged according to the order of the registered zoom position from the left. 1 Set to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. When any of positions [A], [B], and [C] are registered, tapping (clicking) the [Clear] button switches to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. 01:12:54.19 Z0 HM200 01:12:54.
Camera Control Function K You can control the camera by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. You can perform the following operations for each of the items. A B C D E F . A REC For performing recording start or recording pause operation. . C ZOOM Enables zooming operations. . B CAMERA Enables operations related to the camera functions. . Connecting to the Network K .
D FOCUS Enables focusing operations. Configuring Settings via a Browser K You can change the network-related settings by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. . E USER SWITCH You can enable or disable the user buttons that are assigned with a function. 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. (A P150 [Connecting from a Web Browser K] ) 2 Tap (click) the [Settings] tab.
A View Remote Settings for operations on the View Remote. B Connection Setup Settings related to the network. You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera recorder. C Metadata Server Settings on the server for importing the metadata. Setting can be performed in the same way as the Metadata Server menu on the camera recorder. The latest settings are reflected, regardless of whether they are specified via the camera recorder or web operation.
Changing Connection Setup D Settings on the [Select Setup Type] Screen You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera recorder. 0 If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items. 0 Items that cannot be changed are grayed out according to the type of adapter connected and the mode of connection. A B C E .
Changing Metadata Server Settings You can make direct changes to the FTP server for importing the metadata set in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Metadata Server], as well as the path of the file to import. (A P121 [ Metadata Server ] ) Saving the Connection Settings File 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R).
Reading the Connection Settings File 5 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 4 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R). Connection Setup Wizard 5 2 Load . 6 Save the file. 0 A confirmation screen appears when you choose to overwrite. Select [Overwrite] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Saving starts, and “Storing...” appears on the screen.
Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/[Settings] B [Connection Setup] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R). Performing Live Streaming K By combining with the decoder or PC application that supports live streaming, you can perform audio and video streaming via the network. Supported Formats Connection Setup Video Wizard Load Store 2 Delete .
Supported Protocols Network protocols Transport mode : TCP, UDP : MPEG2-TS, RTSP/RTP, ZIXI, RTMP Setting Distribution 1 Set the [Record Format] according to the resolution and frame rate of the video to be distributed. For details on the [Record Format] settings, please refer to [Combinations of [Record Format] and [Live Streaming Set] that Support Transmission] (A P 168). Memo : 0 Live streaming cannot be performed in the following cases.
Starting Distribution 1 Perform the necessary setting for the decoder and PC application. For details on the settings, please refer to the instruction manual of the respective devices and applications. Memo : 0 If there is an NAT router within the communication path between the camera and the decoder, port forwarding setup is required. For details on the settings, please refer to the instruction manual of the router in use.
Error Messages and Actions Warning display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, tally lamp indication and warning tone are as follows according to the error status. Memo : 0 This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again. Error Message Status Turn Power Off Turn Back On System error.
Error Message Record Format Incorrect Media Full No Clips No Media No Media No Clips 12h Continuation Record Status Action Set [WResolution], [WFrame Rate] Clip Review is different from the and [WBit Rate] correctly. current [WResolution], (A P115 [ W Resolution ] ) [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] (A P115 [ W Frame Rate ] ) setting. (A P115 [ W Bit Rate ] ) 0 [REC] button is pressed when Replace the SD card with a new one. the media in use has no remaining space.
Error message Access Denied. Status Access is denied. Others Action Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P121 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P122 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Username or Authentication for login to the FTP Adjust the Username and Password Password. server failed. settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P121 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P122 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Path Was Requested.
List of Live Streaming Error Displays K The following error messages are displayed when the live streaming setting is incorrect, or when the connection is lost during live streaming. Error message Invalid Address. Status 0 The IP address format is Action 0 Enter the IP address, host name or URL of the destination correctly. (A P168 [Setting Distribution] ) converted into the IP address. Multicast Is Not Supported. An IP multicast address was set. Use an IP address that is not a multicast address.
Blinking of the Tally Lamp The tally lamp start blinking when the remaining space on the SD card is running out during recording, or when the battery power is running low.
Troubleshooting 175 Others Symptom Action The [CH1/CH2] recording level 0 Is the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch set to “AUTO”? 0 Is Full Auto enabled? adjustment knob does not work. O Is [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] set to “Auto” in Full Auto mode? (A P112 [ Audio On FULL AUTO ] ) 0 Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on? SD card cannot be initialized (formatted). Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off.
Specifications General Item Power Power consumption Mass Description DC 12 V K 0 Approx. 7.9 W (*1) 0 Approx. 7.3 W (*2) M 0 Approx. 7.6 W (*1) 0 Approx. 6.7 W (*2) K 0 Approx. 1.6 kg (with battery) M 0 Approx. 1.
Video/Audio Accessories Accessories Warranty Card (U model only) INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) Document Disc AC Adapter Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) Battery Handle Unit K Hood 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * Eyepiece and lens cap are attached to the camera recorder. Specifications 177 Others Item Description Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) 4K mode Recording file QuickTime File Format format MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E 59 134 90 . 149 307 207 52.
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E 59 134 90 . 307 52.5 112 149 62 (HOOD) 197 245 * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Index A AC adapter .......................................... 29, 31 Access point ............................................ 143 Action ........................................................ 85 AF assist .............................................. 51, 97 Aspect ratio ................................................ 49 B Backup rec ................................................ 76 Battery ................................................. 14, 29 Brightness adjustment ..............................
Trimming .................................................... 91 U USB mode ................................... 19, 36, 140 User button ................................................ 39 User’s bit .................................................... 68 V Video format .............................................. 47 View remote ............................................. 158 Viewfinder ................................ 16, 31, 35, 38 W Warning .............................................
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