JVC GY-HM600U manual

. HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM600U/GY-HM600E INSTRUCTIONS . T I M E C O D E 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, or download the PDF from the URL below. Mobile User Guide[...]

. 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instr uctions. IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dr y cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators [...]

Safety Precautions . CA UTION FOR USA AND CANAD A CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NO T REMO VE CO VER (OR BA CK). NO USER-SER VICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler t the user to the presence of uni[...]

. POUR CANAD A RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE P AS OUVRIR CA UTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operab le.  Remov e the mains plug immediately if the camera functions abnormally . W ARNING: The batter y pack, the camer a with batter y installed, and the remote control with batter y installed should not be e xposed to excessiv e heat such as[...]

. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf , make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow f or ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 " ) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not bloc k the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are b lock ed by a newspaper , or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to [...]

. IMPORT ANT (for owner s in the U. K . ) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NO T cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable f or the power points in y our home or the cable is too shor t to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety appro ved e xtension lead or consult your deal[...]

. Information f or Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries [European Union] These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the batter y with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-lif e. Instead, the products should be handed ov er to the applicable collection points f or the[...]

Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ............................................ 3 Contents ............................................................ 8 Main Features ................................................. 10 Precautions for Proper Use ............................. 12 Operation Modes ............................................. 1[...]

Display Settings Item ................................... 99 A/V Set Menu ................................................ 101 Video Set Item ........................................... 101 Audio Set Item ........................................... 102 System Menu ................................................ 104 Record Set Item ................[...]

Main Features F11 Sensitivity, 1/3-inch Full HD 3CMOS Sensors This camera recorder is equipped with three 1/3- inch 2.07M pixels full HD CMOS sensors. It delivers high image quality, high color resolution through processing of individual R, G, B color signals. 12-bit signal processing and the new 2D DNR removes dark current and optical shot noise w[...]

4-position ND Filter This camera recorder incorporates three types of ND filters. Adjust the amount of light according to the brightness during shooting by switching the 4- position ND filter (OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64). 0.45-inch 1.22M Pixel Color Viewfinder, 3.5-inch 920K Pixel LCD Display (Equipped with Focus Assist Function) Built-in Stereo Micropho[...]

Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations 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 malfunct[...]

Regular Inspection (Maintenance) Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline). Y[...]

Others 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. o Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback. o The camera recorder may not show stable pictures f[...]

License Notices o MPEGLA AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY A[...]

Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MODE Media Mode Thumbnail Display (Playback/P ause/ Fr ame-by-Fr ame/ F ast Forw ard/Rewind/ Clip Jump) Playback USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected) (USB Mass [...]

Operation Mode Description Camera Mode 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 SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. “STBY” appears on the operation mode disp[...]

Names of Parts . SERVO MANU AL ZOOM REC H E I J G D AC B K F FIX VA R OFF F O C U S A S S IS T /1 O IS /2 L O L U X /3 MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ND FILTER 1/64 1/1 6 1/4 OFF P O W E R M AR KER/6 ZEBRA/5 AE LOCK/4 SHUTTER W HT BAL CANCEL P U S H A U T O IR IS GAIN FULL AU TO PUSH AUTO PRESET B L M H A O N O F F ON MANU ∞ MODE O F F (CHG) SLO T A/B[...]

. A U X INPUT 2 INPUT 1 DEV ICE AV A BA TT .RELEA SE P O W E R /C H G B HDMI REM OTE DC HD/SD SDI REC W T REC HOLD IN OUT TC L M N O d R S T X Z a b c Q P U V Y W R [REC] Record Trigger Button Starts/stops recording. Memo : 0 This button is interlocked with the [REC] button I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/ HOLD] button Z at the top of the [...]

Side Control Panel . ND FILTER FOCUS AE LEVEL MANU PUSH AUTO MENU/THUMB FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3 1/64 1/16 1/4 OFF PRESET IRIS GAIN CANCEL L M H B A WHT BAL SHUTTER FULL AUTO MODE POWER ON OFF (CHG) ON OFF AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6 PUSH AUTO TIME CODE AUTO A B C E S R Q O N M L K J T D P H I U F G A [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] Focus Switch ( A P[...]

R [OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button For switching the image stabilizer feature mode ON or OFF. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. ( A P36 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) S [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button For switching the focus assist function ON [...]

LCD Monitor . MENU/THUMB CANCEL CH1 INT INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH2 INPUT2 MONITOR DISPLAY ST ATUS INPUT1 PEAKING LCD BRIGHT CH2 CH1 LINE MIC MIC +48V CH1 BOTH CH2 B C H I A D F G E J K L N M A LCD Monitor ( A P34 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] ) B [MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button 0 Displays the menu screen during Camera mode. ( A P[...]

Lens Section . E CD A B 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: Φ72mmP0.75 Memo : 0 Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. ( A P26 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Lens Cover Open/Close Switch ( A P26 [Opening/Closing the Lens C[...]

Basic System Diagram . Wireless Microphone Receiver RCA pin AV C a b l e HDMI Cable [A UX] [T C] Carrying Case T ripod SDHC/SD XC Memory Card SDHC/SD XC Card Reader USB Cable Battery AC A dapter Remote Control Unit Non-linear Editing System G Y -HM600 Microphone Monitor Monitor SDI Cable BNC Earphone Shoulder Belt G Y -HM600 24 Introduction[...]

Settings and Adjustments Before Use . Adjusting the Grip Belt Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. . A U X INPUT2 INPUT1 D E V IC E A V A B A T T . R E L E A S E P O W E R /C H G B H D M I R EM O TE D C HD/ SD SDI REC Caution : 0 If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting in injuries or malfunctio[...]

Opening/Closing the Lens Cover Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or close the lens cover. Before shooting, open the lens cover. When this camera recorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. . Caution : 0 Do not press against the lens cover with force. Doing so may damage the lens or the cover. Attaching/Detaching the[...]

1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to “OFF(CHG)”. 2 Attach the supplied battery. Slide it in until you hear a click. 3 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC] terminal. 4 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet. 0 The [POWER/CHG] lamp blinks during charging and will go out after chargi[...]

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. . 1 MODE POWER ON OFF (CHG) 2 1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC] terminal of the camera recorder. 0 Check that the power switch of the camera recorder is set to “OFF(CHG)”. 0 Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and connect as[...]

Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and warning tone. 0 The tally lamp blinks. 0 The warning tone is output from the monitor speaker or [ x ] terminal. Memo : 0 If you continue to use the camera recorder while the power warning is displayed, the camera recorder will stop automatically when the battery or supp[...]

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. . MODE POWER ON OFF (CHG) AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB C[...]

Memo : 0 The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned on for the first time and when the power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully discharged. 0 The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off. 4 Set the time zone and date/time. A Move the cursor with the cros[...]

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 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. Memo : 0 When [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] menu B [Video Set] B [Display On TV] is set to “On”, the display screen and menu screen are also di[...]

Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current 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 P16 [Operation Modes] ) 0 Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the display screen. 0 Press the [MENU] button at each sta[...]

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or both. . DISPLA Y Normal LCD Inv er ted LCD Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Screen (VF) When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to “Off” ( A P97 [ LCD + VF ] ) LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Displa[...]

Adjusting the Contour Use the [PEAKING +/ － ] button to adjust the contour of the LCD monitor. (The contour of the viewfinder screen will also be adjusted at the same time.) 0 The [+] button increases contour correction and the [ － ] button decreases contour correction. 0 Press the [+] and [ － ] buttons simultaneously to return to standard se[...]

Assigning 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 is enhanced. Perform settings in the menu items corresponding to each button. Button Menu Item [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Button [USER1] [OIS/2] Button [USER2] [LOLUX/3[...]

SD Card This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. Usable Cards Use a Class 6/10 SD card. Memo : 0 Depending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used. ( A P43 [Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format] ) Caution : 0 Us[...]

Inserting an SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and playback. . 1 2 3 1 A B 2 1 Open the SD card cover. 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. Card Slot Stat[...]

Switching the SD cards When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, you can use the [SLOT A/B] 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. . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL SLOT A/B Memo : 0 The [SLOT A/B] button is disabled durin[...]

6 Formatting is complete. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Memo : 0 During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot. 0 Formatting cannot be performed i[...]

Clips Recorded to SD Cards Folders in the SD Card Images captured are recorded to the [PRIVATE] folder inside the SD card. Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below. System Setting Format Setting Record Folder HD MOV JVC/CQAV HD MP4 JVC/BPAV HD AVCHD AVCHD SD MOV JVC/CQAVC Memo : 0 By formatting (in[...]

Basic Shooting Procedures Preparations . 3 1 MODE POWER ON OFF (CHG) 4 2 4 1 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. ( A P26 [Power Supply] ) 2 Insert an SD card. ( A P37 [SD Card] ) 3 Turn on the power of the camera recorder. Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to “ON”. The[...]

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder. Memo : 0 Make a selection in [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu. Selecting a System Definition Select the system definition in [System]. There a[...]

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos Select an aspect ratio for the images. The available options vary as follows depending on the [System] setting. 0 For “HD”: Fixed at 16:9 0 For “SD”: Can select 16:9 or 4:3 Setting the Record Format Menu 1 Display the [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu. 2 Set each of the items. 3 After setting is comp[...]

Using Zoom Ring at the Lens Section 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”. You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the zoom ring. Saving/Recalling Current Zoom Position (Preset Zoom) This allows you to register up to three zoom positions. 1 Assign the “Preset Zoom1”, “Preset Zoom2”, or “Preset Zoom3” functio[...]

Adjusting Focus Automatically 1 Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to “AUTO”. The auto focus icon e appears on the screen. One Push Auto Focus While in the Manual Focus mode, pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button (within 1 minute) makes the camera recorder focus on the center of the frame automatically. Memo : 0 Face detection does not work during [...]

. AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL 1 Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of the user buttons. ( A P36 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) 2 Focus the camera recorder on a person and press the user button that is assigned with “Face Detect”. 0 When Face detection is enabled, the face detection icon ( q ) appears. 0 When [...]

Adjusting the Brightness Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object. Adjusting the Brightness Automatically When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”, Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter are automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object to maintain optimu[...]

Adjusting the Iris You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object. . IRIS PUSH AUT O Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set manually. 1 Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Manual Iris mode. The a icon on the screen disappears. 2 Tu[...]

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. . GAIN L M H FULL AUT O ON OFF Fixed Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching) 1[...]

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. Fixed Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching) 1 Press the [SHUTTER] button to set to the Manual Shutter mode. 0 The a icon on the screen disappears. 0 Use[...]

During Variable Frame Rec . 720/30p, 720/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/24p 60, 30, 15 54, 27 50, 25 48, 24, 12, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2 J ON ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1/10000 ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1/10000 1/4000 ^^ ^ ^ ^ 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 ^^ ^ ^ 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 ^^ ^ 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 ^^ 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/100 0 1/500 1/250 ^ 1/10000[...]

Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) 1 Press the [SHUTTER] button or set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Automatic Shutter mode. 0 The a icon appears on the screen. 0 The camera recorder enters the automatic shutter adjustment mode. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object. M[...]

Preset Mode (PRESET) 0 Two different color temperature settings are registered on this camera recorder. You can switch between them using the [ y ] button. (Default setting: “3200K” 1 “5600K”) 0 Press the [ y ] button to switch to a different color temperature. (“Preset Temp.” 1 “Alternative Temp.”) 1 Set the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] sw[...]

. A UTO WHITE A OK A UTO WHITE A OPERA TION Result Displa y [A WB] Activating White Detection Fra me Caution : 0 Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing so may result in improper white balance adjustment. 0 The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for example when [...]

Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance) 0 Press the [WHT BAL] button on the side control panel to enter into Automatic White Balance mode. 0 “<FAW>” appears on the screen. 0 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to “ON” to enter Automatic White Balance mode. An appropriate white balance is automatic[...]

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 0 Microphone connected to [INPUT2] terminal . FULL AUT [...]

Adjusting Audio Recording Level You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically. . FULL AUT O ON OFF CH1 INT INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH2 L C CH2 CH1 Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment) 0 Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch on the camera recorder to “MANUAL” to enter the manu[...]

Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a Headphone You can check the recorded audio using headphone. . AUX MONITOR CH1 BOTH CH2 3 1 2 1 Connect the headphone. 2 Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR] selection switch. Setting Description [CH1] Outputs the audio recorded in [CH1]. [BOTH] Outputs the audio recorded in [CH1/CH2]. [CH2[...]

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) Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD mon[...]

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 Preset] in the [TC/UB] menu. ( A P97 [ TC Preset ] ) Memo : 0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “50i([...]

2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame). Use the cross-shaped button ( HI ) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the cross- shaped button ( JK ) to change the values. . During drop frame During non-drop frame Cursor Memo : 0 Press the [OIS/2] button to reset each digit to “0”. The cursor moves to the time digit (left). 3 C[...]

Setting Time Code without Opening the Menu . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 TIME CODE Memo : 0 Settings cannot be made in the following cases. 0 [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] has been set to “Regen”. 0 Menu screen is displayed. 0 The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode. Setting Time Code 1 Set [TC/UB] B [TC[...]

Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera This camera recorder is equipped with a time code input/output terminal ([TC] terminal). Connect another camera recorder to the [TC] terminal and synchronize to the time code. 1 Connect the [TC] terminal of the master device with the [TC] terminal of the slave device. Set the [TC IN/OUT] switch of the maste[...]

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. . A E L E V E L P U S H A U T O ZEBRA/5 1 Set the zebra display pattern. Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra][...]

Setting Spot Meter The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed. This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or when specifying camera exposure. A cursor indicating the location and the brightness (%) of that location are displayed in the images shown on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. 0 Zebra patterns display t[...]

When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed. . P 13000K P 13000K 1/100 1/100 F1.6 F1.6 0dB 0dB AE+6 AE+6 ND 1/64 ND 1/64 12:34:56 12:34:56 Jan 24,2012 Jan 24,2012 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 4[...]

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the screen. However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are different from the video format (Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate/SD Aspect) of the clip. ( A P105 [ Resolution ] ) ( A P106 [ Frame & Bit Ra[...]

Memo : 0 Clips cannot be split again for a few seconds after the operation is performed. 0 This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is set to “Backup”. ( A P71 [Backup Rec] ) 0 This item cannot be used when [Rec Mode] is set to a value other than “Normal” or “Pre Rec”. ( A P106 [ Rec Mode ] ) 0 The split clips are recorded seamlessly w[...]

Memo : 0 During recording in the Dual Rec mode, both the card slot marks light up in red. 0 During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two cards with a different amount of remaining space, if the space of one card runs out, recording to both slots will stop automatically. After recording stops, recording automatically resumes for the card with remain[...]

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 “[...]

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 “ R REC” appear in red.) 0 The card icon of slot A turns red (unselected state), and the status indicator of slot A blinks in red. . P  13000K 1/ 1 0 0 F1 . 6 0 dB AE + 6 ND 1 / 6 4 12 : 34 : [...]

Special Recording Besides the normal recording mode, five special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Frame Rec, Interval Rec and Variable Frame. Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu. Memo : 0 Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode]. ( A P106 [ Rec Mode[...]

. (Recorded video and audio) Completed Clip Recording 3 Recording 2 Recording 1 Recording 3 Recording 2 Recording 1 (Recording stops) Press and hold [REC] (Recording pauses) Press [REC] (Recording pauses) Press [REC] (Recording resumes) Press [REC] (Recording resumes) Press [REC] (Recording starts) Press [REC] 1 Set “Rec Mode” to “Clip Contin[...]

Caution : 0 If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated. 0 When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] menu is set to “AVCHD”, Clip Continuous Rec cannot be performed. ( A P105 [ Format ] ) Frame Rec In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanyin[...]

Interval Rec In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on the SD card. In this mode, recording and pause are performed repeatedly at the specified time interval. Only the specified number of frames is recorded. The recording can be writt[...]

Variable Frame Rec Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording and playback, videos captured at normal speed can be played back more smoothly than those in low or high speed playback. To enable Variable Frame Rec, the following two settings are required at t[...]

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 inse[...]

Memo : 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. 0 When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] menu is set to “AVCHD”, the OK mark is protected. ( A P105 [ Format ] ) B Continued From Mark This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SD card when recording is[...]

Detailed screen * Items that are common with the Standard screen will not be described. Refer to “[Standard screen] P 78”. . C B A A Thumbnail Thumbnail of the clip selected by the cursor. Use the cross-shaped button ( HI ) to move the cursor. B Scroll Mark ( DE ) 0 If there are previous clips, D appears on the left. 0 If there are more clips, [...]

Playing back Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back. . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL A C B A IW Button 0 Plays back/pauses the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 You can press the cross-shaped button ( HI ) to perform frame-by-frame forward playback during pause mode. B S / T Button Skips in the reverse or f[...]

Deleting Clips Delete clip. . OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3 AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL Memo : 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. 0 Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC. Deleting One Clip Delete the clip (one clip) pointed by the cursor in [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] in the menu. Memo : 0 Clips with OK [...]

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, you can delete the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting. . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU[...]

Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips 0 Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display. 0 After selecting multiple clips, perform appending/deleting of OK mark, deleting of clips using the action selection screen. 0 After selecting multiple clips, the selections will be canceled by the following op[...]

5 Press the Set button ( R ) to confirm the range. 0 The check marks change from magenta to green. 0 Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the multiple clips are selected displays the action selection screen. The following operations can be performed. 0 Appends OK mark together: [Add OK Mark] B [Selected Clips] 0 Deletes OK mark together: [Delete OK [...]

Basic Operations in Menu Screen 0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder or on the LCD 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 Men[...]

Display and Description of the Menu Screen Selecting Menu Items . H I F E B D G A C A Cursor Indicates the selected item. Use the cross- shaped button ( JK ) to move the cursor B Menu Item 0 Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu. 0 Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access. C Fixed Item Items that cann[...]

Text Input with Software Keyboard Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix]. [Scene File]/[Picture File] ( A P121 [Configuring Setup Files] ) . G A E H C B D F [Clip Name Prefix] ( A P107 [ Clip Name Prefix ] ) . A E H C B D A Character Entry Field 0 Field for entering the title. 0 You can ent[...]

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart . Reset Process Rev erse Picture Color Gain Adjust... Color Matrix White Balance... WDR Gamma White Clip Knee Black T oe Master Black Adjust... Detail Camera Process... User Switch Set... AE LEVEL SW Handle Zoom Speed GAIN H GAIN M GAIN L Smooth T rans EEI Limit Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) ALC Limit[...]

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, R Off] Memo : 0 The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output. ( A P103 [ Test Tone ] ) OIS For setting whe[...]

EEI Limit For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled. [Setting Values: 4F-stop, R 3F-stop, 2F-stop] Smooth Trans For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT BAL] selection switch. [Setting Values: Fast, Middle, Slow, R Off] Memo : 0 However, this function i[...]

Spot Meter For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Spot Meter”. ( A P66 [Setting Spot Meter] ) 0 Max & Min: Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image. 0 Max: Displays the brightest area of the image. 0 Min: Displays the darkest area [...]

9 Adjust... For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). ( A P95 [Detail/Adjust Item] ) Memo : 0 This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to “Off”. Master Black For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. Increasing the value increases the pedestal. [Setting Values: -50 to +50 ( [...]

White Clip For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level. 0 108%: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %. 0 100%: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this item is set to “108%”, it switches automatically to “100%” if the scr[...]

Color Gain For adjusting the video signal color level. Increasing the value deepens the color. [Setting Values: -50 to +15, Off ( R 0)] Memo : 0 Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to “Off”. Reverse Picture For recording images correctly by setting this item to “Rotate” when the lens image appears upside down or lateral[...]

White Balance Item Preset Temp. For setting the color temperature when the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] P 53”. Alternative Temp. For setting the alternative color temperature in the Preset mode. When the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”, pressing the [ y ] button each time [...]

0 Regen: The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SD card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and recorded on a new card so that the time code continues in running order. [Setting Values: Free Run(Ext), Free Run, R Rec Run, Regen] TC Preset For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame). Di[...]

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 [...]

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 P119 [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 S[...]

Media Remain For setting whether to display the remaining space of the recording SD card. [Setting Values: R On, Off] Memo : 0 When the remaining space warning is displayed, the information appears even when “Off” is selected. 0 The displayed time is an estimate. TC/UB For specifying whether to display the time code (TC) or user’s bit (UB) ra[...]

A/V Set Menu Menu screen for video output and audio. Video Set... For specifying video output-related settings. ( A P101 [Video Set Item] ) Audio Set... For specifying audio-related settings. ( A P102 [Audio Set Item] ) Video Set Item Display On TV For setting whether to display the display and menu characters on the external monitor. [Setting Valu[...]

Audio Set Item Input1 Mic Ref. For setting the reference input level when the [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”. [Setting Values: -62dB, -56dB, R -50dB, -44dB, -38dB] Input2 Mic Ref. For setting the reference input level when the [INPUT2] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”. [Setting Values: -62dB, -[...]

Test Tone For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. [Setting Values: On, R Off] Mic Wind Cut For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) when the [INPUT1/ INPUT2] switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V”. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphon[...]

System Menu This menu screen allows system-related settings. For specifying recording settings, formatting and restoring of SD card, tally lamp setting, 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 P105 [Record Set [...]

Reset All Resets all menu settings. Memo : 0 [Date/Time] and [Time Zone] cannot be reset. ( A P105 [ Date/Time ] ) ( A P105 [ Time Zone ] ) 0 This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in Media mode. Date/Time For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute. Memo : 0 The display order of the date (year, mo[...]

9 Frame & Bit Rate For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate when [System] is set to “HD”. The selectable options vary according to the [Resolution] setting. 0 When “1920x1080” ([Format] is set to “AVCHD”) is selected: [Setting Values: 60i(HQ), 50i(HQ), 60i(SP), 50i(SP)] (Default values: 60i(HQ) (U model), 50i(HQ) (E model)) [...]

9 Variable Frame Rate For setting the frame rate during recording when [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame”. The selectable options vary according to the [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings of the [Record Format] menu. ( A P77 [Variable Frame Rec] ) Slot Mode For setting the operation of the card slot. 0 Series: Mode that activate[...]

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) 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. 0 Add[...]

Editing Favorites Menu You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu]. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. B Press the [STATUS] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen. 2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button ( R )[...]

Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] . AE LEVEL MENU/THUMB CANCEL FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 TIME CODE MENU/THUMB CANCEL DISPLA Y 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen. B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen. 2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set butt[...]

6 Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button ( R ). . 7 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[...]

Display Screen in Camera Mode Display 0 screen This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only. . 100min 50min 282m in 12 . 5/ 3 0f ps 0 P  13000K 1/ 1 0 0 F1 . 6 0 dB AE + 6 ND 1 / 6 4 1 00 m in 5 0mi n 2 82 m in P 13000 K 1 / 1 00 F 1 . 6 0 d B AE + 6 ND 1 / 64 ※ 2 ※ 1 A H W D X *1 Appears only during warnings *2 A[...]

D Frame rate Displayed as xx/yy (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when “Variable Frame” is set in the [Rec Mode] menu. ( A P106 [ Rec Mode ] ) E Resolution Displays the video image resolution. Memo : 0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [Display Settings] B [Record Format] is set to “Off”. ([...]

M Gain 0 Displays the gain value. 0 a is displayed in the ALC mode during Manual shooting. 0 Z is displayed when AE LOCK is set to “ON”. 0 “LUX30” or “LUX36” is displayed when in the low-light shooting mode. Memo : 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change. N AE Level 0 Appears when the AE function is activated and[...]

T Zoom Display 0 Displays the zoom position. (Zoom bar or value) 0 The zoom bar will only be displayed for 3 seconds after the zoom operation is activated. 0 The value will always be displayed. (0 to 99) Memo : 0 You can specify the display method (Number/ Bar) or turn off the display in [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [Display Settings] B “Zoom”[...]

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. . 282m in 0 1000/ 2000 A G H L O M N K 2 82 m in ※ * Appears only during warnings Media Display 1 Screen . 282m in 0 12 : 34 : 56 Jan 24 , 2012 00:00: 00.0 0 1920x1080 60 i H Q 4030 20 10 0 1000/ 2000 A F G[...]

H Information Display Use the [AE LOCK/4 ] button to switch between camera information display, GPS display and turning off the display. 0 The GPS display displays information on the recording location of the video being played back only when GPS information has been recorded. 0 Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Sh[...]

Status Screen For checking the settings of the camera recorder. Camera Information Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. . USER Switch Set Screen For checking the status (functions assigned) of the user buttons. ( A P36 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) . Audio Screen For checking the settings related [...]

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. 0 Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = “4:3”, [Aspect Marker] = “Line+Halftone”, and [Center Mark] = “On” . Aspect Marker Center Mark Safety Zon[...]

Adjusting Color Matrix 0 The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. 0 When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the colors of the different cameras can be adjusted, and a color of the user’s preference can be set on this camera recorder. 0 The Saturation, Hue and Lightness of the primar[...]

Configuring Setup Files The menu settings can be stored on the camera recorder or an SD card by saving them as a setup file. Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily. Two types of setup files are available. o Scene file: File that contains all menu settings, ranging from video format settings to image[...]

6 Select [Store] and press the Set button ( R ). . 6 5 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. . 7 0 Saving starts, and “Storing...” appears on the screen when the file [...]

Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button ( R ). ( A P104 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Delete File] and press the Set button ( R ). 3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button ( R ). The existing files are displayed. 4 Select the file to delete usi[...]

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC Loading Clips to the PC (USB Connection Mode) 0 You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to be managed and edited on the PC. 0 Files on the SD card can be managed/edited on the connected PC in this mode only for USB mass stora[...]

When your PC cannot recognize the SD card Confirm and update the OS of your PC. OS Description Windows XP/ Windows XP SP1 Necessary to update to SP2 or higher. Windows XP SP2/ Windows XP SP3 Necessary to download the update software. (KB955704) http://www.microsoft.com/ downloads/details.aspx? familyid=1CBE3906- DDD1-4CA2-B727- C2DFF5E30F61&dis[...]

Connecting External Monitor 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 [HD/SD SDI] terminal: Outputs either the [...]

Connecting the Headphone 0 Audio output from the [ x ] terminal can be selected using [Monitor] in the [A/V Set] menu as well as the [MONITOR] switch on the camera recorder. ( A P103 [ Monitor ] ) 0 The different combinations of settings that are output from the [ x ] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows. [MONITOR] Switch Settings [Monitor] [...]

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[...]

Error Message Status Action Display Screen Thumbnail Screen Dedicated Screen LOST MEDIA INFO [*] － 0 Card is removed while recording is in progress. 0 Card is removed while formatting is in progress. 0 Card is removed while restoring is in progress. 0 Card is removed while adding the OK mark. 0 Card is removed while writing a setup file. 0 Card i[...]

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. Blinking Mode Remaining Battery Power/SD Card Space Blinks slowly (once every second) 0 Battery power is low 0 Remaining recording time on SD card is less than 3 minutes (during recording) Blink[...]

Symptom Action Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen appear dark or blurred. 0 Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. 0 Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to “1/64”? 0 Is the iris closed? 0 Is the shutter speed setting too high? 0 Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour fo[...]

Specifications General Item Description Power DC 12 V Power consumption Approx. 10.2 W (during recording with backlight set to [STANDARD] while the viewfinder is in use) Mass Approx. 2.4 k g (with battery) Allowable operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Allowable operating humidity 30 %RH to 80 %RH Allowable storage temperature [...]

Video/Audio Item Description Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) HD mode (MOV/MP4: MPEG-2) Video recording file format QuickTime File Format (For Final Cut Pro)/MP4 File Format Video HQ mode MPEG-2 Long GOP VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MP@HL, 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50i, 25p 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i 1280x720/59.94p, 29.[...]

Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) . 269.5 57 345.5 402.5 415.5 178 197 140 156.5 177.5 148.5 (HOOD) * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. 134 Others[...]

Index A AC adapter .......................................... 27, 28 Action ........................................................ 80 Aspect ratio ................................................ 44 Auto power off ........................................... 29 B Backup rec ................................................ 71 Battery ..............[...]

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