E INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION HD CAMERA RECORDER PLAYBACK MODE GY-HD110 GY-HD111 INSTRUCTIONS USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. * The illustration shows the GY-HD110/GYHD111 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder, microphone and battery pack attached. LST0392-001B Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read all of these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grouding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the povided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug id damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. I Important Safety Instructions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 7V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. NOTE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. INFORMATION FOR USA INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfull interfrence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE 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. AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 7V. ATTENTION : Afin d'eviter tout resque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ne pas utillser d'autres sources d'alimentation électrique. REMARQUE: La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur le cadre inférieur de l'unité. Due to design modfications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed close to the apparatus. Worded - "CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type." INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Cet appareil numerique de la Class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. II Important Safety Instructions FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: residential area (in houses) commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres urban outdoors In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following length: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 7V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. NOTE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed close to the apparatus. Worded - "CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type." Camera Port DC INPUT INPUT1/2 LINE OUTPUT PHONES 1/2 VIDEO/Y, PB, PR IEEE1394 (HDV/DV) Cable Exclusive Cable Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Exclusive Cable Length 2m 3m 1.5 m 2m 3m 4.5 m AC ADAPTER Port DC OUT AC IN Cable Exclusive Cable Exclusive Cable Length 2m 2m Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. The inrush current of the apparatus is 7 amperes. Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance. Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O. Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted. III Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD110U/CHU, GYHD110E/CHE and GY-HD111E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are for the GY-HD110U/CHU, GYHD110E/CHE and GY-HD111E/CHE. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD110U/CHU and GY-HD111E/CHE. Explanations concerning unique GY-HD110U/CHU and GYHD111E/CHE functions are set off by the (GY-HD110U/GYHD111E only) notice. Information applicable only to the GY-HD110U/CHU is marked by "(U model only)". Information applicable only to the GY-HD110E/CHE and the GY-HD111E/CHE is marked by "(E model only)". (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD110U/GYHD111E.) ACCESSORIES (Excluding the CHU/CHE model) Lens Microphone This unit is a HDV/DV video system format camera recorder. Videocassettes marked with the A symbol can be used. The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-HD110) are recorded or played back on this camcorder. · The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed. · Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors. · This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. (In DV format) · Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape. · Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly. · Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. · JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette. * All product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as TM, ® and © are not used in this manual. / Battery pack AC Adapter DC Cable Power Cord For GY-HD110U Power Cord For GY-HD110E/GY-HD111E Core Filters For DC Cable (Gray)/Viewfinder Cable (Black) Clamp Filters For Audio/IEEE1394 Cable Audio Cable SD memory card 2 MAIN FEATURES · This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording formats within HDV format. HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan) This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p, 480p, 576p) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. · 24p mode shooting function In HDV format, it records in 24p mode. It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and converts the images to 60 frames. Component output is converted to 60 frames during playback as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also supported. It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film. · Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible. DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. · Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals. You can select this in a menu screen. · Cross-convert video output During playback, you can output converted video from the video output connectors. You can select this in a menu screen. · Focus assist function Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting. · Motion smoothing function During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can record smoother video than with normal progressive video. · User buttons added Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions. · Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record the time code and user's bits. · Built-in large 3.5" color LCD ...