JVC GY-HD250 manual

INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS PREP ARA TIONS PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERA TION PLA YBACK MODE USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS HD CAMERA RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS GY -HD250 GY -HD251 * The illustration shows the GY -HD250/GY - HD251 [...]

I Import ant Safeguards 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Keep these instructio ns. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in acco r- dance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat [...]

II Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANAD A CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use[...]

III Safety Precautions (Cont’d) FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provision s and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for pr ofessional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: z residential area (in houses) z commercial and light industry; e .g. off[...]

IV Information for User s on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equip- ment should no t be disposed a s general house hold waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product shoul d be handed over to the applicable collection poi nt for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment[...]

2 Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY -HD250U/CHU and GY -HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are for the GY -HD250U/CHU and GY - HD251E/CHE. • A lens is included with the GY -HD250U and GY -HD251E. • A lens is not included with the GY -HD2 50CHU and GY - HD251CHE. Information applicable only to the GY -HD250U/CHU is marked by “[...]

3 MAIN FEA TURES • GY -HD250/GY -HD251 records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (S tandard Defini- tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High De finition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording forma ts within HDV format. HDV 720p (720 effective s[...]

4 CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Precaution s f[...]

5 Adjusting Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Monitoring Audio during Reco rdin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Sta ndby Mode [...]

6 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use • Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 1 1 V and 15 V DC. If the power voltage is too low , abnormal co lor and increased noise may occur . • Allowable ambient temperature and humidi ty Be sure to use this device within the allowab le tempera- ture range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative h u[...]

7 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY -HD250/GY -HD251 incorporates precision mechani- cal parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as this device is used. After this device has been used for a long period even in a normal envir onment, the heads, drums and tape tr ansport mechanisms also co llect dirt. Especially , dust which[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 Battery Pack to be Used The GY -HD250/GY -HD251 can use any of the following bat- teries. (Factory setting) U model: Anton Bauer battery E model: IDX battery Recommended batteries U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) E model: Endura-7 (IDX) CAUTION Use only the recommended batteries. If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fa ll out [...]

9 Condensation • If this device has b een cooled down in a cold pla ce and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may a dhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referred to as condensation (dew). When this occurs, the head drum and tape guides are cove red with dr[...]

10 CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ZOOM Lens The zoom lens is not provided with the GY -HD250CHU or the GY -HD251CHE. Th16 × 5.5BRMU 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. 2 ZOOM lever/r ing This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever . T o adjust the zoom manually , turn the zoom mode knob b to position “M”. 3 IRIS ring Manual iris [...]

11 Front Section 1 Shoe Makes it possible to mo unt separately sold lights and accessories. 2 Knob This is the mounting knob for the mi crophone holder 3 . 3 Microphone holder Makes it possible to attach the provided microphon e or a separately sold microphone. X See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 33. 4 Front tally lamp This lamp[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 12 Rear Section 1 Back ta lly lamp This lamp lights up when the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 ente rs the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. When the tape has run out, or the VTR ente rs the warning mode, it blinks quickly . • Use the BACK T ALL Y item on the OTHERS[1/2 ] menu screen to sel[...]

13 LCD Door 1 [LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD bri ghtness +/– button This button is for adjustin g the brightness of the LCD mon- itor display . • Pushing the button in the + direction makes the moni tor brighter . • Pushing the button in the – direction ma kes the monitor darker . • Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set- ting t[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 14 Right Side Section 1 Monitoring speaker (Cheek pad) • In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni- tored. In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR play- back sound. In the VTR mo de, the HDV/DV input sound can be EE monito red. The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch d o[...]

15 a [ST A TUS] St atus/Menu button • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi- tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor . The displayed status screen changes each time the but- ton is pressed. X See “S tatus Screens” on page 22. • Pressing this button for more[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 16 Lef t Side Section 1 Viewfinder connector (6-pin) Connect the cable from the viewfinder here. • Set the image format for this terminal in VF SIGNAL on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen . X See page 92. 2 [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector switch Selects the CH-2 audio input connector . MEMO The audi[...]

17 a [STUDIO] St udio terminal (Round 10-pin) Connect the studio cable from the KA-HD250 Studio Kit (sold separately). Connect the KA-HD250 to use this device as a studio camera. For details, refer to the KA-HD250 INSTRUCTION MAN- UAL. b [DC INPUT] DC input terminal (XLR 4-pin) This is the 12V DC power input termi nal. Connect to the AC adapter . W[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 18 T op Section 1 Viewfinder Displays the camera image and the playback picture. MEMO Set the image format for the viewfinder to RGB, compo- nent, composite, or Y signal in VF SIGNAL on the LCD/ VF[4/4] menu screen. X See page 92. 2 Eyepiece Ensures that ambient light does not reach the view finder screen or fal[...]

19 d [MONITO R SELECT] Audio monitor se lector switch This switch is used to select the monitor sound ou tput and playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12. X See “Outputting Au dio” on page 63. X See “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Sc reen” on page 88. CAUTION Make sure to move switches all the way[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 20 Recording and Image Out- put Format s This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images inpu t from external devices. This device also has vario us output termina ls. (Composite, anal og component, HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394) Select analog component, RGB or Y/C signals for images from the Y/P B /P R t[...]

21  When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 T ermi nal *1 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to NTSC, 4 80/60i format video signal is output. *2 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to P AL, 576/50i format video signal is output. MEMO Synchronize the setting for FRAME RA TE on the VIDEO FORMA T menu sc reen with the frame rate of the IEEE1394 input signal[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 22 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the V iew- finder In addition to showing the EE image and th e playback pic- ture, the LCD monitor and viewfinde r are also used for the following character displays. T o show characters on the LCD monitor , press the DISPL A Y button briefly .  St atus screens (screen[...]

23 St atus Screens in the Camera Mode ST A TUS 0 1 Event Indication When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually , the sett ing condition is displayed for about 3 secon ds at the time the change is made. • Set the shutter display method to seconds or angle in SHUTTER DISP . on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. (Only when frame rate is 24p or 25p[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 24 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Vi ewfinder (Cont’d) *1 The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. X S e ep a g e8 6 . *2 Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 - 3 buttons. X See page 86. *3 Displayed when the [WHT .BAL] white balance selecto r switc[...]

25 ST A TUS 1 In addition to the information on the ST A TUS 0 scre en, this screen displays the following items. ST A TUS 1 S creen 12 4 5 9 0 a 8 ST A TUS 1 Screen External Image Input Mode (AUX IN) DV -60I AUX 3 2 4 5 c 6 7 76 b b No. Item Contents 1 VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the currently selected video format. Allows you to select the REC [...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 26 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Vi ewfinder (Cont’d) No. Item Contents 6 Audio sampling frequency in- dicati on 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.) 48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on[...]

27 ST A TUS 2 This screen displays the camera setup st atuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed . * When SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen is set to DEG, the shutter display for the frame rate in 24p or 25p mo de is degrees. ST A TUS 3 Displays a list of setting statuses fo r USER1, 2, a nd 3 as well as L ENS[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 28 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Vi ewfinder (Cont’d) St atus Screen in VTR MODE 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 0 No. Item Contents 1 VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the ta pe when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the HDV/DV input signal. You can switch this display ON/O[...]

29 Magnified S tatus Indications on the LCD Monitor The characters on the status screens can be showed alo ne in magnified size on th e LCD monitor . 1. Set the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen to ON. X See page 92. 2. When the DISPLA Y button is briefly pressed while the LC D monitor is displayed, the displayed content s change every tim[...]

CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 30 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Vi ewfinder (Cont’d) Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) The AUTO WHITE indicati on and the result of the operation are dis- played during the auto white balance adjustment operation. X See “White Balance Adjustmen t” on page 52. Menu Setting Screen[...]

31 Switching between the LCD Screen and V iewfinder Display  When the LCD+VF item in the L CD/VF[4/4] menu is set to OFF , the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown bel ow . MEMO • Y ou can switch between the LCD monitor and the view- finder by holding down th e DISPLA Y button for abou t 2 seconds. • After you set up the fun[...]

32 PREP ARA TIONS Basic System * 1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual uni t (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult yo ur JVC authorized dealer . MACRO USER 3 USER 2 USER 1 STATUS MENU 2 1 ND FILTER REC OFF ON POWER WHT.BAL AUTO AUDIO LEVEL AUTO CH-1 CH-2 VF BRIG[...]

33 Att aching the Zoom Lens 1. Loosen the mo unt ring. 2. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. 3. T ighten the mount ring. 4. Connect the cable connector . 5. Clamp the lens cable. CAUTION • Be sure to tighten the mount rin g completely . Incomplete tightening may result in the lens drop ping off or dist urbed back foc[...]

PREP ARA TIONS 34 About the V iewfinder Cable Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14. T o reduce the emission of unwa nted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below . • Attach the core filter (black) as close to this device as pos- sible, as shown in the figure. Inserting an SD Memory Card[...]

35 Att aching the T ripod Base (Provided only for U model) Use the provided tripod b ase to place the camera on a tri- pod. (U model only) 1. Attach the tripod base on th e tripod by using the ho le that balances this device most optimally . 2. While pushing the safety lever , pu ll the lock lever toward the front until the front mount clip clicks [...]

PREP ARA TIONS 36 AC Operation The GY -HD250/GY -HD251 is operable with AC powe r supply or battery pack. Use the AC adapter as the AC power su pply . 1. After making sure that the power switch es of the GY - HD250/GY -HD251 a nd of the AC adapter are set to OFF , connect the DC cable to the DC OUTPUT connector of the AC adapter and the DC INPUT co[...]

37 Battery Operation The attachable battery varies depending on locati on. Recommended batteries U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer) E model: Endura-7 (IDX) CAUTION Use only the recommended batteries. If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fa ll out depend- ing on the way th e HD camera recorder is used.  GY -HD250U Use an Anton Bauer battery [...]

PREP ARA TIONS 38 Battery Operation (Cont’d) Precautions for the Battery Opera- tion • Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking place. • Do not connect or disco nnect the DC cable while ope rat- ing with a ba ttery pack. The following symptoms may occur if th e DC cable is con- nected or disconnected w hile operating with a ba[...]

39 PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION T urning the Power ON T urning the Power ON 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. This device turns on in Camera mode.  The operation differs according to whether this device is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR button. When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator d[...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 40 Loading/Unloading the Cassette Cassette Loading Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV . • T o record, slide the switch on the back for use in prevent- ing accidental erasure to the “REC” side. • Remove any the tape slack before loadi ng. 1. T urn the POWER switch ON. 2. Slide the EJECT switch on the top p a[...]

41 Setting and Displaying the Date and T ime The date and time of the built -in clock should be set. Pow- ered by the built-in backup battery the set date an d time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. • The set date and ti me data are displayed on the LCD mon- itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accor- da[...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 42 Setting and Displaying the Date and Time (Cont’d) Setting the Date and Time 1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen. Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DA TE menu screen. 2. Set the date and time. The blinking digit is the one to be set. 1 When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit moves to the nex[...]

43 Displaying T ime Code The GY -HD25 0/GY -HD251 reco rds SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBU-standard (P AL) time codes and user ’s bits. In the play mode or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user ’s bits are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . • T ime code ge nerator data is output from the [TC OUT] ter- minal or [HD/SD-SD[...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 44 Presetting and Recording of T ime Code The time codes from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes. • The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on whether the FRAME RA TE item on the VIDEO FORMA T menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”. There are two w ays to preset [...]

45 Presetting time code dat a The time code and user ’ s b it data are preset on the TC/UB/ CLOCK menu screen. 1. Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen. 2. Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames). 1 Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( K ) with TC PRESET , and then press the S[...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 46 Presetting the T ime Code from the LCD Screen The time code can b e preset directly from the LCD screen without opening the TC/U B/CLOCK menu screen. CAUTION PRESET mode is not avai lable in the following. • TCG SOURCE item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to EXTERNAL. • TC GENE. switch is set to REGEN. •[...]

47 Recording T ime Codes in Continuation of T ime Codes Recorded on T ape The GY -HD250/GY -HD251 also incorporates a time co de reader . Therefore, when this device enters record mode from record-standby mode, it can read the time code da ta recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation of the existing data. The recorded user ’s bi [...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 48 Synchronizing with the T ime Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit Y ou can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchro- nized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 te rminal. After synchronization (slave l ock), the [...]

49 Synchronizing with an Exter- nal T ime Code Generator Synchronize the built-i n time code generator with the SMPTE/EBU-compliant L T C time code, which is input from the [TC IN] terminal. After synch ronization (slave lock), the built-in time code generator contin ues to run even if external time code are not input. Connection  Input external[...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 50 Screen Adjustment LCD monitor direction, ang le, screen brightness, etc. can be adjuste d. Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD monitor • With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD door . • It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in down- ward direction. When turned 180° upward [...]

51 Back Focus Adjustment It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-ang le positions. • It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera. The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star chart. 1. [...]

PREP ARA TIONS FOR OPERA TION 52 White Balance Adjustment Since the color of light (color temperature) varie s depending on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating th e subject changes. White Balance Adjustment T wo kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored in memories A[...]

53 White Shading Adjustment It is necessary to perform this ad justment to the camera when attaching a lens that is different from the previously attach ed lens. Even if white ba lance is achiev e d in the middle of the screen, it may not be achieved at th e top and bottom o f the screen. Greens and magentas may be colored. This is due to cha r- ac[...]

54 SETTING AND ADJUSTME NTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting the V ideo Format Set the video fo rmat using t he FRAME RA TE item and the REC item on the VIDE O FORMA T menu screen. Setting the FRAME RA TE Item 1. Press the ST A TUS button for at least 1 second. • The TOP MENU screen is displayed. 2. T urn the SHUTTER dial a nd bring the cursor ( K ) to th[...]

55 Camera Settings 1. Set the switch positions. A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB). B. [WHT . BAL] (Auto Wh ite Balance) switch: Set to A or B. 2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side). 3. Select the ND fi lter . 4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial. Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection The screen size of re[...]

SETTING AND ADJUSTME NTS BEFORE SHOOTING 56 Audio Input Signal Selec- tion The GY -HD250 /GY -HD251 is p rovided with the INPUT1 con- nector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input. Select the audio from the INPU T1 connector or the INPUT2 connector using the CH -2 INPUT switch for the a udio to be recorded in CH-2. Selecting the CH-2 channel inpu[...]

57 MEMO • When AUDIO LIMITER in th e AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to ON, the AUDIO LIMITER functions in manual adjust mode. R ecording level is suppressed when excessive audio is input. X See “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 87. • The reference level for audio recorded on the tape can be set with the AUDIO REF . LEVEL item on the AUDIO/ MIC men[...]

58 SHOOTING OPERA TION Basic Recording Opera- tion 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. • This device turns on in camera mode. 2. S tart recording. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY -HD2 50/GY - HD251 to st art recording. Once recording has started, the FRONT T A L L Y lamp and BACK T ALL Y lamp light red. MEMO The way the FRONT T ALL Y a nd t[...]

59 If the Record-S tand by Mode Contin- ues Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged The time before the tape protection mode is engage d from the record-standby mode can b e set to 5 minutes or 3 min- utes with the LONG P AUSE TI ME item on the OTHERS[1/2] screen menu. X See page 96. When the record -standby mode has continu ed [...]

SHOOTING OPERA TION 60 HEADER REC Function When the REC/VTR trigger bu tton is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video an d the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) o f the built-in signal generator at the beginning of th e tape. Then it records the black vid eo signal and the mute aud io signal for the dura[...]

61 How to set the HEADER REC menu screen 1. Display the HEADER REC menu screen. 1 Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU screen. 2 Select the HEADER REC it em on th e TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. 2. Setting the HE ADER REC menu screen. 1 Select the menu item. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( K ) with the item to be set, and then pre[...]

62 PLA YBACK MODE Playback Procedure Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder , or on the LCD monitor , or on the monitor connected to the vid eo output connector . MEMO The GY -H D250/GY - HD251 can play back the follow ing two types of videocassettes: • MiniDV videocassette • DVCAM videocassette T apes recorded in the LP mode cannot [...]

63 Outputting Audio Setting Confirm that the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 is in the VT R mode. (VTR indicator: On)  Earphone terminal outp ut audio Audio output is as shown in the table below depending on the MONIT OR SELECT switch an d AUDIO MONITOR and PB AUDIO CH [DV] settings o n the AUDIO menu screen. 1. Display the AUDIO menu screen. Select the AUD[...]

64 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the V ideo Signal Cables Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable T o reduce the emission of unw anted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as show n in the figure below . • Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible, as shown in the figure. • Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left [...]

65 Recording Composite V ideo Signals from an External Device This device features an AUX IN termina l and can record composite video si gnals from extern al devices. Connection  Input analog composite vid eo signals from an external device to the GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal. MEMO Input composite video signals with no jitter . Input level: 1.0V ± 0[...]

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 66 Using GENLOCK Func- tions This device featur es a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input exte rnal synchronization sig nals in the GENLOCK IN terminal to syn- chronize camera images or playb ack images with external signals. Additionally , the H (horizontal) and SC (subcarrier) phase adjustments can be performed on image signals of[...]

67 Dubbing with A V Devices By connecting the video sign al output terminal a nd the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on GY -HD250/GY -HD251 to an A V device, analog signal dubbing is possible . 1. Connect the cables. 2. T urn both devices on. 3. Set this device to VTR mode. Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indica tor lights. 4. Set the video output. Set the[...]

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 68 HDV/DV Dubbing Connecting the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 to another video co m- ponent equipped with HD V/DV connector (IEEE1394 stan- dard) using a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables d ubbing of digital signals with high picture quality and high -quality sound. Using the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 as the playback unit (Dubbing to ano[...]

69 When Using the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) 1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY -HD250/ GY -HD251. 2. Connect the units wit h the IEEE1394 cable. 3. T urn ON both units. 4. Place the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 in the VTR MODE. Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR i ndicator . 5. Set the[...]

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 70 Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY -HD250/GY - HD251’ s Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector The GY -HD2 50/GY -HD251’s camera image and sound can be recorded fo r backup on a nother compone nt that is equipped with IEEE1394 connector. Connections Use the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 as the master u[...]

71 Connect a Remote Con- trol Unit (RM-LP55/RM- LP57) Set camera switch functions with the remote control unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57). Connection Connect the remote control unit cable to th e REMOTE termi- nal. CAUTION T urn the power OFF when connecting . Operation 1. T urn the device ON. 2. T urn ON the OPERA TE switch on remote control unit to activa[...]

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 72 Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d) Remote Control Un it Functions List * 1 Only when frame rate is 60p, 60i, 30p , or 24p * 2 Only when frame rate is 50p, 50i, or 25p Function Action RM-LP55 RM-LP57 BARS [OFF/ON] qG CONTOUR [OFF/ON] qG CONTOUR V/H LEVEL qG IRIS [MANU/AUTO] qG IRIS LEVEL qG IRIS D[...]

73 MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configura- tion The Menu Screen consists of multiple laye rs of menu screens as shown below . Th e me nu screen to b e set is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and t he VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY -[...]

MENU SCREENS 74 Menu Screen Configuration (Cont’d)  VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode TOP MENU screen (V TR ) e_hd250.book Page 74 Tuesday, Oct ober 24, 2006 3:11 PM[...]

75 Setting Menu Screens Make the settings while obse rving the LCD monitor or the viewfinder screen. If the ANALOG OUT CHAR. item or SDI OUT CHAR item on the OTHERS[1/2] screen is set to ON, th e menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor conne cted to the video signal output connector . 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 2. Set the mode of the GY -HD[...]

MENU SCREENS 76 T OP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depen ding on whether the GY -HD250/GY -HD251 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERA TION, CAME RA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not dis- played. Item Function VIDEO FORMAT.. Displays the menu screen for set ting th e video format f[...]

77 VIDEO FORMA T[1/2] Menu Screen The VIDEO FORMA T menu screen consists of two screens (1 /2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for shooting. U model 60/30 : Shoots at 480/60i,[...]

MENU SCREENS 78 VIDEO FORMA T[1/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode) 4:3 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 : Output s the vide[...]

79 VIDEO FORMA T[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) PB TAPE Selects whether to au tomatically detect the playback t ape video format or play back only a par ticular format. Normally, use the “AUTO” setting . AUTO : During tape playback, the format signal is[...]

MENU SCREENS 80 CAMERA OPERA TION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERA TION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. *1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) AE LEVEL *1 For adjusting the image level when usin g auto iris, ?[...]

81 CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. *1 When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMA T[1/2] menu is set to “DV -60I” or “DV -50I”, “-----” is displayed and thi s cannot be selected. *2 REMOTE appears as[...]

MENU SCREENS 82 CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen *1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) BLACK *1 Changes the gain in dark areas. Change th is depe nding on the video signal being shot. STRETCH LEVEL The amount of stretching i[...]

83 ADV ANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) CINEMA OFF : Turns the function OFF. ON : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matr ix close to the characteristics of a movie screen. (The monitor image is movie-quality. Th is setting is not intended for film outpu t.) MEMO When this item is[...]

MENU SCREENS 84 COLOR MA TRIX ADJUST Menu Screen SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST scre en, the areas wher e the skin detail function is applied are displa yed in color , and other areas are displayed in black and white. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) R GAIN For manually adjust[...]

85 WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen *1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) WHITE PAINT<R> *1 Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB ( Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number[...]

MENU SCREENS 86 SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displa yed in camera mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can c hange using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE used when shooting computer monitors. STEP : Switches t[...]

87 AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen). In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1 kHz, –20dBF S or –1[...]

MENU SCREENS 88 AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) AUDIO MONITOR Selects whether stereo or mi xed audio is output from the PHONES jack when th e MONITOR SELECT switch is set to BOTH. STEREO : Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to [...]

89 LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consi sts of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen) The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) *1 SAFETY ZONE and CENTER MARK will not be displayed when this device is in VTR mode (PLA[...]

MENU SCREENS 90 LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) LCD MIRROR MODE Sets the image display method wh en the LCD monito r is in counterview position. NORMAL : Image is displayed without inverting. MIRROR : Inverte d image is displaye[...]

91 LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode : STATUS screen) ON : Displays the video format. OFF [...]

MENU SCREENS 92 LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen [2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) LCD+VF Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method. ON : Viewfinder always displayed the image. OFF : Turns off the viewfinder display when [...]

93 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen T ime codes (TC) and user ’s bits (UB) can be set on this scre en. Date and time is set on the TIME/DA TE screen that can be reached from this scree n. *1 This can be displayed and selected when 60/30 is set for the FRAME RA TE item on the VIDEO FORMA T menu screen. (When 24 is set, this is fixed at “N ON DROP” and [...]

MENU SCREENS 94 HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. X S e ep a g e6 0 . Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pr[...]

95 TIME/DA TE Menu Screen Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. OFF : Not displayed. ON : Displayed. When a tape with time and date not recorded is played ba ck, there will be no display of time and date ev[...]

MENU SCREENS 96 OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen co nsists of two screens (1/2 screen , 2/2 screen) Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) ANALOG OUT CHAR. Sets whether or not to display charac ters such as status and menus on the screen for t he [Y/P B /P R ] and [VIDEO OUT] terminals. ON : On-screen di[...]

97 OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) 1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control t he REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in camera mode) Set this when recording a backup o f the HDV/DV si gnal from GY-HD250/GY-HD[...]

MENU SCREENS 98 OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen (Cont’d) * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OF F the DR-HD 100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancemen ts) when this device is turned OFF. OFF : Pow er does not turn OFF. ON : Power turns OFF with th[...]

99 GENLOCK Menu Screen *1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected. • The setting value quickly chang es while the USER1 or USER2 button is held down for approximately two se conds. Item Func tion/Setting (b old char acters indicate initia l settings) SD H PHASE *1 Adjusts the horizontal (H) p has[...]

MENU SCREENS 100 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Y ou can perform the following ope rations in the FILE MAN- AGE menu screen. • Settings corresponding to shoo ting conditions ca n be read immediately with the followin g read-only files. LIVE HD60P : Ideal setting for HD60P format LIVE HD50P : Ideal setting for HD50P format CINEMA HD24P : Ideal setting fo[...]

101 Saving settings Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FI LE MANAGE menu screen. 1. T urn the SH UTTER dial, bring the cursor ( K ) to SELE CT and press the SHUTTER dial. • The file name setting area flashes. 2. T urn the SHUTTER dial, select th e file to save to, and press the SHUTTER dial.  Setting a SUB NAME If you do not want to set a SUB[...]

MENU SCREENS 102 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d) Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings Select the RESET FILE.. it em on the FILE MANAGE menu screen. 1. T urn the SH UTTER dial, bring the cursor ( K ) to SELE CT and press the SHUTTER dial. • The file name setting area for the file to be rese t flashes. 2. T urn the SHUTTER dial, s[...]

103 FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Det ail This function sup presses edge sharpening in the skin color areas of the video sign al, enabling velvety , smo oth skin tones. Setting the skin det ail function color and range 1. Display the ADV ANCED PROCESS menu screen. In menu settin g procedure TOP MENU screen → CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] [...]

FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 104 How to Use Skin Det ail (Cont’d) Using the Skin Det ail Function T o use the skin detail fu nction set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen. In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of suppression of skin color area d[...]

105 Outputting Color Bars GY -HD250/GY -HD251 can output three types of color bars, depending on the camera settings. T o output color bars, make the following setting s. 1. T urn the FULL AUTO s witch to “OFF”. 2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERA TION menu screen to “ON”. X See p ag e 80. • Color bars are output.  Outputting colo[...]

106 OTHERS W arnings and Responses W arn ings are displayed on the LCD moni tor or the viewfinder if t here wa s a mistaken operation, if t he battery or tape is low , o r if there is a problem on the VTR. In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the monitor [...]

107 * When status indications are magnified, warnings are not displayed on the LCD monitor. X See “Magnified S tatus Indications on the LCD Monitor ” on page 29. Display Status Action CHANGE PB TAPE FORMAT* Image format which is different from the one set in the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen is be- ing played back. Check the[...]

OTHERS 108 W arnings and Responses (Cont’d) • W arning Indications for VTR Abnormalities Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, this device self-diagnoses the cause and shows th e diagnose together with an error code on the LCD monitor or i n the viewfinder . Error code Wa r n i n g Error Code Error Details GY-HD250/GY-HD251 Operation [...]

109  TA L LY l a m p Blinks when remaining battery pow er or tape is low . (Only in Camera mode)  Alarm Sound When remaining battery power becomes l ow , a warning sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack. (In Camera mode only) When an irregularity occurs in the VTR, a warning sound is also output. Whether or not al[...]

OTHERS 110 T roubleshooting Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly? • Is battery pack recharged? • Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OF F? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF. Recording is not possible. • Is the RE C LOCK switc[...]

111 How to Display the Hour Meter The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH- ERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on GY -HD250/ GY -HD251. Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. X See page 7. 1. T urn the POWER switch ON. 2. Press the ST A TUS butto n for at least 1 second to di[...]

OTHERS 112 S pecifications [General] [Camera sectio n] [VTR section] [Time Code] [Connector s] Power requirements : DC 12 V , W 2 A Power consumption : Approx. 24 W (in the Record mode) Dimensions : 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 401(D) mm (U model) 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 414(D) mm (E model) Mass : 3.6 d (8.0 lbs.) (U model) 3.8 d (8.4 lbs.) (E model) (inclu[...]

113 [ACCESSORIES] For details, consult your JVC dealer . EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS * Design and specificati ons are subject to change without notice . Lens : 1 (Excluding th e CHU/CHE model) Microphone : 1 Core Filt er : 1 Clamp Filter : 4 SD memory card : 1 T ripod ba se : 1 (U model only) Instruction Manual : 1 W a rranty Ca rd : 1 (USA and Canada only[...]