JVC GY-HD200U/CHU, GY-HD200E/CHE, GY-HD201E/CHE manual HD251CHE, See Provided only for U model

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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 GY- HD251E/CHE.

•A lens is included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E.

•A lens is not included with the GY-HD250CHU and GY-

HD251CHE.

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)”.

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This device 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-HD250/GY-HD251) are recorded or played back on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

•The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this device may appear dis- turbed.

•Digital noise may appear during playback due to track- ing errors.

•This device 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 recom- mend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 min- utes 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 hold- ers.

•JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of this device or the videocas- sette.

*All product names in this manual are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective companies.

Marks such as ™, ® and © are not used in this manual.

ACCESSORIES

(Excluding the CHU/CHE

model)

Lens

Microphone

X See pages 10 and 33

X See page 33

Core Filter

Clamp Filters ×4

For Viewfinder Cable

For DC (×2)/Audio/

X See page 33

IEEE1394 Cable

 

X See pages 36, 64 and 67

SD memory card

Tripod base

X See page 34

(Provided only for U model)

 

X See page 35

MAIN FEATURES

•GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini- tion) 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.

•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 con- verts the images to 60 frames. Component output is con- verted 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.

•Cross-convert video output

You can output converted video from the video output con- nectors. You can select this in a menu screen.

•Outputs composite, component, Y/C separate and RGB signals as analog video in DV format. Outputs composite and component signals in HDV format.

•Features HD/SD SDI output terminals Outputs serial digital HD and SD signals.

•Focus assist function

Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

•User buttons added

Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions.

•External video signal input enabled

Records composite video signals from an external source.

•GENLOCK input terminal

Input BB (Black Burst) or HD Tri-sync signals. SC phase and HD/SD H phase adjustments can be performed.

•Time code reader/generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record the time code and user’s bits.

•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 play- back 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 high- quality picture

1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Dig- ital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV high- quality 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 sub- ject moves in a frame.

•Safety Zone indication in viewfinder

•Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder

•Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function

Eliminates the need for troublesome switch or filter opera- tions by automatically providing a wide range of compati- bility with shooting conditions that change as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

•ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided

•IEEE1394 connector

IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394 connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power cannot be supplied.)

•1/3" bayonet type lens

•Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/ EBU type)

•Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial, making it very easy to use.

•Variable scan shutter

There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.

•Slow shutter

Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images.

•Backup recording function

Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting to HDV/DV devices.

•Connect to KA-HD250 Studio Kit and use as a studio cam- era.

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Contents For Customer Use GY-HD200U/CHU Instructions GY-HD200E/CHE GY-HD201E/CHESafety Precautions Important SafeguardsRemarque This symbol is only valid in the European Union Safety Precautions Cont’dInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionSee For DC ×2/EarphoneSee pages 12, 36 SD memory card SeeContents Routine and Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Proper UsePrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Head CleaningCharacteristic CCD Phe- nomena Battery Pack to be UsedCondensation Videocassette to be UsedFront Section Zoom LensTh16 × 5.5BRMU MemoLCD Door Rear SectionRight Side Section Left Side Section Top Section Recording and Image Out- put Formats Setting Status Contents of Indications Status Screens in the Camera ModeIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the View- finder Status ScreensIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder Cont’d ContentsIndication Indication Contents NDF Magnified Status Indications on LCD MonitorSwitching between the LCD Screen and Viewfinder Display Alarm Message DisplayMenu Setting Screen Safety Zone Indication Camera mode onlyBasic System Attaching the Zoom Lens How to Attach the View- finderAttaching the Microphone Provided Inserting an SD Memory Card Attaching the Tripod Base OptionalAC Operation Battery OperationTurning the Power on Loading/Unloading the Cassette Setting and DisplayingDate and Time Displaying Time Code SettingDisplaying the Time and Date on the Screen Setting Presetting and Recording of Time CodePresetting time code data Presetting user’s bit dataAborting Preset Operation Presetting User’s BitAbout Time Code Mode Playing Back Time CodeViewfinder Adjustment Screen AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment Back Focus AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment Full Auto White Balance FAWSetting the Video Format White Shading AdjustmentSetting the Frame Rate Item Setting the REC ItemAudio Input Signal Selec- tion Camera SettingsScreen Size 43/169 Mode Selection Basic Recording Opera- tion Audio Input Signal Selection Cont’dMonitoring Audio during Recording About the Focus Assist FunctionRecord-Standby or Stop mode If the Record-Standby Mode Contin- uesFunction/Initial Setting Header REC FunctionSearch Playback ProcedureHeader REC Function Executing the Header REC FunctionSignal Cables Connecting the VideoConnecting the IEEE1394 Cable Displaying AlarmsHDV/DV Dubbing Dubbing with AV DevicesSettings Backup RecordingHDV/DV Dubbing Cont’d OFFShutter Speed in 24p Mode Remote Control Unit Functions ListConnect a Remote Con- trol Unit RM-LP55/RM- LP57 ConnectionMenu Screen Configura- tion TOP Menu Screen Setting Menu ScreensSetting Description Function/Setting bold characters indicate initial settingsVideo FORMAT1/2 Menu Screen Frame RateVideo FORMAT2/2 Menu Screen Initial settings U model 7.5% E model 0.0%Menu Screen AutoHigh MiddleNormal 108%Stop StandardSwitch Mode menu screen is only displayed in camera mode Switch Mode Menu ScreenREC Item Setting for Step Setting for Variable White Balance Menu ScreenAUDIO/MIC2/2 Menu Screen AUDIO/MIC1/2 Menu ScreenMIX LCD/VF1/4 Menu Screen LCD/VF2/4 menu screen can only be set in camera modeLCD/VF2/4 Menu Screen 70-80%LCD/VF3/4 Menu Screen Screen is displayed in the VTR modeLCD/VF4/4 Menu Screen TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen DisableHeader REC Menu Screen DropOTHERS1/2 Menu Screen TIME/DATE Menu Screen1394 OTHERS2/2 Menu ScreenSaving settings Loading a menu settings fileError displays File Manage Menu ScreenInitializing formatting an SD mem- ory card How to Use Skin DetailRotate Using the Skin Detail Function How to Use Skin Detail Cont’dOutputting Color Bars Display Status Action Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape Error Code Error Details This device Operation RemedyHow to Display the Hour Meter TroubleshootingSymptoms Remedy External Dimensions unit mm SpecificationsHDV GY-HD251 Safety Precautions Important SafeguardsRemarque Port Cable Length See Provided only for U model HD251CHEContents Routine and Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Proper UsePrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Characteristic CCD Phe- nomena Battery Pack to be UsedCondensation Videocassette to be UsedFront Section Zoom LensIris A/R Input GNDSetting, the time code always operates 4TC GENE. Time code generator setting switchAccording to the input level. When excessive Rear SectionPreset BGAIN Sensitivity selector switchRight Side Section EREC REC trigger button start/stop recordingRCA Left Side SectionTop Section Ieee Recording and Image Out- put FormatsRecording Composite Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the View- finder Viewfinder Cont’d Indications on the LCD MonitorND2 Filter OFF ND1File Full Auto ON, OFF GainNDF EXTSafety Zone OFF Safety ZoneCenter Mark OFF DV-24PABasic System Attaching the Zoom Lens How to Attach the ViewFinder Attaching the Microphone ProvidedSDHC-compliant memory cards cannot be used with this device Inserting an SD Memory CardAC Operation Battery Operation„GY-HD250U „GY-HD251ETurning the Power on Loading/Unloading the Cassette Setting and DisplayingDate and Time VTRDisplaying Time Code Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connectorDisplayed Time Code/User’s Bit Time codes are displayedContinual time codes across different scenes Presetting and Recording of Time CodeTime code starts to run from the time it is Time code generator’s running method isPlaying Back Time Code Presetting the Time Code from the LCD ScreenInternal Free REC Regen InternalSlave unit GY-HD250U/GY-HD251E/GY-HD110U/GY- HD111E Blinks when the time code cannot be synchronizedExternal TC OUTBack Focus Adjustment Screen Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjusted Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder White Shading Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentSet the ND filter switch according to the current lighting When correct white balance is obtained, the approximateCamera Settings Setting the Video FormatScreen Size 43/169 Mode Selection ND FilterAudio Input Signal Selec- tion Basic Recording Opera- tion Header REC Function How to set the Header REC menu screenOutputting Audio Playback ProcedureFast-Forward, Rewind SearchSignal Cables Connecting the VideoRecording Composite Video Signals from an External Device Status Screen Display on the LCD Screen or ViewfinderSynchronized Signals Using Genlock Func- tionsAdjust SC and H Phase Dubbing with AV DevicesHDV/DV Dubbing Connect a Remote Con- trol Unit RM-LP55/RM- LP57 Backup RecordingConnect a Remote Control Unit RM-LP55/RM-LP57 Cont’d Menu Screen Configura- tionMenu Screen Configuration Cont’d Setting Menu ScreensVideo FORMAT1/2 Menu Screen TOP Menu ScreenOFF ExecuteVideo FORMAT1/2 Menu Screen Cont’d Video FORMAT2/2 Menu Screen3200K Menu ScreenMiddle High108% NormalStandard White Balance Menu Screen PresetStop AUDIO/MIC1/2 Menu Screen Switch Mode Menu ScreenStep NoneLCD/VF1/4 Menu Screen AUDIO/MIC2/2 Menu ScreenMIX BlueLCD/VF3/4 Menu Screen LCD/VF2/4 Menu ScreenVoltage SECTC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen LCD/VF4/4 Menu ScreenColor InternalTIME/DATE Menu Screen Header REC Menu ScreenOTHERS2/2 Menu Screen OTHERS1/2 Menu Screen3MIN BlinkOTHERS2/2 Menu Screen Cont’d Genlock Menu ScreenFile Manage Menu Screen 100 101If you want to change the range of colors recognized with How to Use Skin DetailSkin color detection function, follow the steps below Outputting Color Bars 104 105No HDV Signal No DV SignalSwitch Switch to VTRError Code Error Details GY-HD250/GY-HD251 Remedy Operation How to Display the Hour Meter TroubleshootingRGB? AUX input SpecificationsGenlock input HD/SD SDI outputCorrection
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