GY-HD250/GY-HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER E INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION HD CAMERA RECORDER PLAYBACK MODE GY-HD250 GY-HD251 INSTRUCTIONS USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited * The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GYHD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder and microphone attached. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LST0440-001A LST0440-001A Important Safeguards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 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. Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. 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. 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 12V 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. 9. 10. 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 harmful interference 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. 11. 12. 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 12V. 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 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." 13. 14. I II Safety Precautions (Cont'd) 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. Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment This unit should be used with 12V 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." Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment. Camera Port DC IN VIDEO Y, PB, PR AUDIO INPUT1, INPUT2 AUDIO OUT CH1, CH2 Phones1, 2 IEEE1394 (HDV/DV) GENLOCK/AUX IN HD/SD-SDI REMOTE STUDIO Cable Exclusive Cable Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Exclusive Cable Exclusive Cable Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Exclusive Cable Exclusive Cable Length 2m 3m 3m 3m 3m 2m 4.5 m 3m 3m 5m 1m 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 III IV 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 GYHD251E/CHE. · A lens is included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E. · A lens is not included with the GY-HD250CHU and GYHD251CHE. Information applicable only to the GY-HD250U/CHU is marked by "(U model only)". Information applicable only to the GY-HD251E/CHE is marked by "(E model only)". ACCESSORIES MAIN FEATURES · GY-HD250/GY-HD251 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) 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) GY-HD250/GY-HD251 supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. Microphone X See page 33 · 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. · 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. · Time code input/output terminal and slave lock function Slave lock to an external time code generator connected to the time code input terminal. The time code output terminal outputs built-in time code generator data. · Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications. · Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in this device. · Recording check function for convenient recording review function · Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for highquality picture 1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV highquality picture. · Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame. · Safety Zone indication in viewfinder · Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder · Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eli ...