JVC GY- HD101 Loading/Unloading the Cassette, „ Cassette Loading, „ Unloading the Cassette, Mode

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Loading/Unloading the Cassette

REC/SAVE

Tape window

switch

 

EJECT switch

Cassette holder

Cassette cover

„Cassette Loading

Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.

To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing accidental erasure to the “REC” side.

Remove any the tape slack before loading.

1.Turn the POWER switch ON.

2.Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of the camcorder to the side.

The videocassette cover opens automatically and a video- cassette tape can be inserted.

3.Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder. With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go.

4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.

After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds until recording can begin or the camcorder can enter stop

mode.

„If the power is on, the modes are as shown below.

MODE

REC/SAVE switch

REC

SAVE

 

Camera

Record-standby mode

STOP mode

 

 

REC INHIBIT is displayed

 

 

on the LCD monitor and in

 

 

the viewfinder.

 

 

 

VTR

STOP mode

 

 

 

 

„Unloading the Cassette

1. Turn the POWER switch to ON.

2.When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until the videocassette cover opens completely.

The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes.

A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is ejected.

3.The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens.

Take out the videocassette tape.

4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.

CAUTION

When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed properly, it becomes half-locked and the camcorder can- not function.

If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in again as far as it will go to lock it.

Do not slide the EJECT switch while recording is in progress.

If you slide the EJECT switch while recording is in progress, the tape is ejected.

Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long time.

Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage.

Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will cause damage.

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Contents For Customer Use GY-HD101Page Important Safety Instructions Remarque For USA and CanadaPort Cable Length LensMicrophone AccessoriesMain Features Contents Contents Introduction Precautions for Proper UseRoutine and Periodical Mainte- nance Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeHead Cleaning Periodical MaintenanceBattery Pack to be Used Videocassette to be Used„ For recording and storing videotapes Best condition Condensation Characteristic CCD PhenomenaCONTROLS, Indicators and Connectors Zoom Lens OptionalTh16 x 5.5BRMU Front Section Rear Section LCD Door 2CH-1/CH-2 Audio Select CH-1/CH-2 audio selector switch3TC Display TC/UB display switch 5CAM/VTR Camera/VTR mode switch buttonRight Side Section HHDV/DV LED BGAIN Sensitivity selector switchCWHT.BAL White balance switch DStandLeft Side Section Top Section KPLAY/STILL Play/still button GVTR VTR indicatorTop Section Cont’d FDISPLAY Display button„ Status Screens Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder„ Status Screens in the Camera Mode Setting Status Contents of IndicationsIndications 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 „ Safety Zone Indication Camera mode only „ Auto White Balance Indication Camera mode only„ Menu Setting Screen „ Alarm Message DisplayLCD Closed Normal LCD Basic System PreparationsKnob How to Attach the ViewfinderAttaching the Zoom Lens Provided Attaching the Microphone Provided„ Taking out the SD memory card Inserting an SD Memory CardAbout the Viewfinder Cable „ Inserting an SD Memory Card„ Charging the Built-in Battery „ How to chargeAC Operation „ Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY HD100 Battery Operation„ Charging the Battery Pack „ Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY HD100„ Precautions for the Battery Pack „ Remaining Battery Power Display„ Battery Recharge Times „ Operating Time with Battery PackPreparations for Operation Turning the Power on„ Turning the Power on „ Turning the Power OFFMode Loading/Unloading the Cassette„ Cassette Loading „ Unloading the Cassette„ Setting the Date and Time Style Setting and Displaying the Date and Time„ Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen „ Setting the Date and TimeDisplaying Time Code „ SettingNON Presetting and Recording of Time CodeDrop frame/Non-drop frame mode Drop„ Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data Presetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’d„ Presetting time cord data „ Presetting user’s bit dataViewfinder Adjustment Screen AdjustmentBack Focus Adjustment „ Error messages White Balance Adjustment„ White Balance Adjustment „ Adjustment procedure„ About the Motion Smooth Function Setting the Video Format„ Setting the Frame Rate Item „ Setting the REC ItemCamera Settings Screen Size 43/169 Mode SelectionND Filter „ Selecting the CH-2 channel input con Nector Audio Input Signal Selection„ Selecting the audio signal input „ Adjusting Audio during RecordingLOW/MIDDLE/HIGH „ Monitoring Audio during RecordingShooting Operation Basic Recording Operation„ About the Focus Assist Function Shooting Operation „ If the Record-Standby Mode ContinuesHeader REC Function Function/Initial Setting„ How to set the Header REC menu screen Search Playback ModePlayback Procedure Fast-Forward, RewindMonitor PB Audio CH DV Outputting AudioMIX Stereo„ Displaying Alarms Using External ComponentsConnecting the Video Signal Cables „ Connecting the IEEE1394 CableDubbing with AV Devices HDV/DV Dubbing OFF „ Operation Backup Recording„ Settings „ ConnectionsMenu Screens Menu Screen ConfigurationSetting Menu Screens TOP Menu Screen Function/Setting bold characters indicate initial settings Setting DescriptionVideo Format Menu Screen Auto Connector G Unconnected Connected Output SignalInitial settings U model 7.5% E model 0.0% NativeCamera Operation Menu Screen 3200KOFF Normal Camera Process 1/2 Menu ScreenMiddle High108% Camera Process 2/2 Menu ScreenStandard Advanced Process Menu ScreenColor Matrix Adjust Menu Screen Skin Color Adjust Menu ScreenStop None Switch Mode Menu ScreenREC Item Setting for Step Setting for Variable StepMIX AUDIO/MIC Menu ScreenLCD/VF 1/3 Menu Screen 70-80%Blue LCD/VF 2/3 Menu Screen Tape RemainTC/UB LCD/VF 3/3 Menu Screen LCD ContrastVF Contrast TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen ExecuteDrop Header REC Menu Screen DisableVariation Range U model MM/DD/YY E model DD/MM/YY TIME/DATE Menu ScreenBARS+CAM DATE+TIMEOthers 1/2 Menu Screen 3MINBlink Others 2/2 Menu Screen „ Loading a menu settings file File Manage Menu Screen„ Displaying the File Manage menu Screen „ Saving settings „ Error displaysFile Manage Menu Screen Cont’d „ Initializing formatting an SD memory Card „ Resetting the menu settings to the fac Tory settingsFeatures of the Camera Section How to Use Skin Detail„ Setting the skin detail function color and range „ Using the Skin Detail Function Features of the Camera SectionOutputting color bars Display Status Action OthersError Code Error Details GY-HD100 Operation Remedy Viewfinder Screen Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/TapeSymptoms Remedy TroubleshootingBusiness users Other Countries outside the European Union How to Display the Hour MeterInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionSpecifications Accessories