JVC GY-HD100, GY- HD101 manual Introduction, Precautions for Proper Use

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INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper Use

•Supply voltage

Make sure that the power is between 6.5 V and 7.9 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased noise may occur. Do not exceed 7.9 V DC in any case, or the unit could be damaged.

•Allowable ambient temperature and humidity

Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to 80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be generated.

•Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism

Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or tele- vision transmitting antenna, in places where strong mag- netic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.

•Use of wireless microphone near the camera

When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.

•Avoid using or placing the unit in places;

•subject to extreme heat or cold;

•with excessive dirt or dust;

•with high humidity or moisture;

•subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking stove;

•subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;

•also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.

•Do not leave the unit where it is subject to radiation or xrays or where corrosive gasses occur.

•Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially when shooting in the rain).

•Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.

•Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

•Optical performance of lens

Due to the optical performance of the lens, color diver- gence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image.

This is not a camera malfunction.

•Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the playback picture and the EE picture.

•Use the unit in an upright position.

If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate, adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on cir- cumstances the tape may also be damaged.

•Vibrations

Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound may be disturbed during VTR playback in locations subjected to strong vibrations.

•Precautions for transportation

Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.

•Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.

•Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover when the unit is not to be used for a long period.

•Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may be damaged.

•The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.

•When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.

•Cleaning the body: Wipe body with a dry, soft cloth. To pre- vent deformation of the body, etc. and to avoid operation hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzine and thinner to touch the body, and do not wipe it with a cloth soaked in such a liquid. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

•The camera may not show stable pictures in the period immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.

•A sound occurs when the built-in head cleaner that runs when you load or eject a videocassette operates, but this is not a malfunction.

•The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufac- tured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen, or red, blue, green and/or white spots may not turn off. How- ever, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the tape.

•If you use the camcorder continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may tem- porarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the tape. In addition, they are no longer displayed if you turn the power off and then on again.

•If you use the camcorder in a cold location, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunc- tion. This is not recorded on the tape.

•Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam- age to the mechanism.

•Use the provided AC adapter for the power supply.

•Use the specified power cord (accessory).

Using a power cord other than the one specified or using a damaged cord will result in a fire or electric shock.

•Do not use the provided power cord with a device other than this one.

•To prevent damage to the connectors, use the camcorder with the connector covers on when you are not using the video signal output connectors.

CAUTION

•Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or other strong light source.

•Eye damage could result.

•If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays may collect inside the unit and cause damage or a fire.

•When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in dam- age.

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Contents GY-HD101 For Customer UsePage Important Safety Instructions For USA and Canada RemarquePort Cable Length Accessories LensMicrophone Main Features Contents Contents Precautions for Proper Use IntroductionPeriodical Maintenance Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeHead Cleaning Routine and Periodical Mainte- nanceVideocassette to be Used Battery Pack to be Used„ For recording and storing videotapes Best condition Characteristic CCD Phenomena CondensationZoom Lens Optional CONTROLS, Indicators and ConnectorsTh16 x 5.5BRMU Front Section Rear Section 5CAM/VTR Camera/VTR mode switch button 2CH-1/CH-2 Audio Select CH-1/CH-2 audio selector switch3TC Display TC/UB display switch LCD DoorRight Side Section DStand BGAIN Sensitivity selector switchCWHT.BAL White balance switch HHDV/DV LEDLeft Side Section Top Section FDISPLAY Display button GVTR VTR indicatorTop Section Cont’d KPLAY/STILL Play/still buttonIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder „ Status ScreensSetting Status Contents of Indications „ Status Screens in the Camera ModeIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder Cont’d Contents See ND1 Filter ND1 1/4ND Indication Indication Contents „ Status Screen in VTR Mode „ Alarm Message Display „ Auto White Balance Indication Camera mode only„ Menu Setting Screen „ Safety Zone Indication Camera mode onlyLCD Closed Normal LCD Preparations Basic SystemAttaching the Microphone Provided How to Attach the ViewfinderAttaching the Zoom Lens Provided Knob„ Inserting an SD Memory Card Inserting an SD Memory CardAbout the Viewfinder Cable „ Taking out the SD memory card„ How to charge „ Charging the Built-in BatteryAC Operation „ Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY HD100 Battery Operation„ Charging the Battery Pack „ Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY HD100„ Operating Time with Battery Pack „ Remaining Battery Power Display„ Battery Recharge Times „ Precautions for the Battery Pack„ Turning the Power OFF Turning the Power on„ Turning the Power on Preparations for Operation„ Unloading the Cassette Loading/Unloading the Cassette„ Cassette Loading ModeSetting and Displaying the Date and Time „ Setting the Date and Time Style„ Setting the Date and Time „ Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen„ Setting Displaying Time CodeDrop Presetting and Recording of Time CodeDrop frame/Non-drop frame mode NON„ Presetting user’s bit data Presetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’d„ Presetting time cord data „ Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit DataScreen Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentBack Focus Adjustment „ Adjustment procedure White Balance Adjustment„ White Balance Adjustment „ Error messages„ Setting the REC Item Setting the Video Format„ Setting the Frame Rate Item „ About the Motion Smooth FunctionScreen Size 43/169 Mode Selection Camera SettingsND Filter „ Adjusting Audio during Recording Audio Input Signal Selection„ Selecting the audio signal input „ Selecting the CH-2 channel input con Nector„ Monitoring Audio during Recording LOW/MIDDLE/HIGHBasic Recording Operation Shooting Operation„ About the Focus Assist Function „ If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Shooting OperationFunction/Initial Setting Header REC Function„ How to set the Header REC menu screen Fast-Forward, Rewind Playback ModePlayback Procedure SearchStereo Outputting AudioMIX Monitor PB Audio CH DV„ Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable Using External ComponentsConnecting the Video Signal Cables „ Displaying AlarmsDubbing with AV Devices HDV/DV Dubbing OFF „ Connections Backup Recording„ Settings „ OperationMenu Screen Configuration Menu ScreensSetting Menu Screens TOP Menu Screen Setting Description Function/Setting bold characters indicate initial settingsVideo Format Menu Screen Native Connector G Unconnected Connected Output SignalInitial settings U model 7.5% E model 0.0% Auto3200K Camera Operation Menu ScreenOFF High Camera Process 1/2 Menu ScreenMiddle NormalCamera Process 2/2 Menu Screen 108%Advanced Process Menu Screen StandardSkin Color Adjust Menu Screen Color Matrix Adjust Menu ScreenStop Step Switch Mode Menu ScreenREC Item Setting for Step Setting for Variable NoneAUDIO/MIC Menu Screen MIX70-80% LCD/VF 1/3 Menu ScreenBlue Tape Remain LCD/VF 2/3 Menu ScreenTC/UB LCD Contrast LCD/VF 3/3 Menu ScreenVF Contrast Execute TC/UB/CLOCK Menu ScreenDrop Disable Header REC Menu ScreenDATE+TIME TIME/DATE Menu ScreenBARS+CAM Variation Range U model MM/DD/YY E model DD/MM/YY3MIN Others 1/2 Menu ScreenBlink Others 2/2 Menu Screen File Manage Menu Screen „ Loading a menu settings file„ Displaying the File Manage menu Screen „ Error displays „ Saving settingsFile Manage Menu Screen Cont’d „ Resetting the menu settings to the fac Tory settings „ Initializing formatting an SD memory CardHow to Use Skin Detail Features of the Camera Section„ Setting the skin detail function color and range Features of the Camera Section „ Using the Skin Detail FunctionOutputting color bars Others Display Status ActionError Code Error Details GY-HD100 Operation Remedy Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape Viewfinder ScreenTroubleshooting Symptoms RemedyEuropean Union How to Display the Hour MeterInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment Business users Other Countries outside the European UnionSpecifications Accessories
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