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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Top Section

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When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus.

This button has the same function as the FOCUS ASSIST button 6 in the Right Side Section.

d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.

CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output.

BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed. When this setting is selected, the menu screen

CAUTION

When the power is turned on while the camera is in the FAS mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic adjustment of FAS is completed.

All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the FAS mode is cancelled.

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X See “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

8[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording) Start and stop recording using this button.

(This works together with the REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.)

9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch

Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the [REC] trigger button 8. Use this to prevent unwanted recording.

(The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button are not locked.)

0SD memory card cover

When you open this cover, you can insert and remove the SD memory card.

X See “Inserting an SD Memory Card” on page 34. When an SD memory card is loaded

You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.

X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

a[EJECT] Eject switch and LED

Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocas- sette tape.

The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.

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• It takes a few seconds before the videocassette is

ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject

operation.

can be used to select whether the mixed sound or stereo sound should be output via the PHONES jack. (AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen)

When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/ MIC[2/2] menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1 is output from the monitoring speaker.

CH-2 : The CH-2 channel audio is output.

X See “Outputting Audio” on page 63.

X See “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

CAUTION

Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be gener- ated and operation irregularities will occur.

e[DISPLAY] Display button

When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set to OFF, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set to ON, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch the LCD screen ON and OFF. Press the DIS- PLAY button briefly to change the display mode for the LCD screen as follows.

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h[STOP] Stop button Press to enter the stop mode.

i[REW] Rewind button

Press this button to rewind the tape.

Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode ini- tiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)

Pressing this button during playback, still picture play- back or forward search initiates reverse search.

j[PLAY/STILL] Play/still button

Press to start playback. Press to enter the still picture mode during playback, in the stop mode or in the search mode.

Depending on the ambient temperature, if still image play- back mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 min- utes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode)

During still picture playback and search mode, press this button to return to the normal playback mode.

*If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered with digital noise.

k[FF] Fast forward button

Press this button to fast forward the tape.

Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)

Pressing this button during playback, still picture play- back or reverse search initiates forward search.

lScrew holes for mounting accessories You can mount lights and other accessories.

1Viewfinder

Displays the camera image and the playback picture.

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Set the image format for the viewfinder to RGB, compo- nent, composite, or Y signal in VF SIGNAL on the LCD/ VF[4/4] menu screen. X See page 92.

2Eyepiece

Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.

3Eyepiece focus ring

You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.

4Eyepiece mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or backward by loosening this ring.

5Slide mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by loosening this ring.

6Clamp

Attach the microphone cable here.

7[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button

When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus accurately.

• Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette dur-

ing the eject operation. This could result in damage.

bOperation cover

Open this cover when operating in the playback mode. Otherwise, keep this cover closed.

This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.

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When the STOP button h is pressed in the Camera mode to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP, playback operations become possible.

cBattery adapter Attach the battery.

U model: Anton Bauer battery

E model: IDX battery

X See “Battery Operation” on page 37.

X See “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 29.

f[VTR] VTR indicator

This indicator lights when the camera is in the VTR mode. To perform VTR playback or to input the HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector 0 on page 16, press the CAM/VTR button 5 on page 13 to turn on this indicator.

It flashes when the mode is being changed.

g[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch

This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.

During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD moni- tor or the viewfinder.

FAS mode works together with the auto iris and auto level control (ALC) modes and automatically adjusts to the optimal video signal level and white balance.

You can select automatic adjustment mode or manual adjustment mode for audio recording level.

X See “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to camera video.

Auto iris mode operates even if the lens iris mode switch is set to the manual position.

The gain changes continuously until it reaches the max- imum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also changes continuously.

When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return to their previous modes.

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Contents For Customer Use GY-HD200U/CHU Instructions GY-HD200E/CHE GY-HD201E/CHEImportant Safeguards Safety PrecautionsRemarque 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 onlyHow to Attach the View- finder Basic System Attaching the Zoom LensAttaching the Microphone Provided Inserting an SD Memory Card Attaching the Tripod Base OptionalAC Operation Battery OperationTurning the Power on Setting and Displaying Loading/Unloading the CassetteDate and Time Setting Displaying Time CodeDisplaying 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 ItemCamera Settings Audio Input Signal Selec- tionScreen 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/MIC1/2 Menu Screen AUDIO/MIC2/2 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%Screen is displayed in the VTR mode LCD/VF3/4 Menu ScreenLCD/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 ScreenHow to Use Skin Detail Initializing formatting an SD mem- ory cardRotate How to Use Skin Detail Cont’d Using the Skin Detail FunctionOutputting Color Bars Display Status Action Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape Error Code Error Details This device Operation RemedyTroubleshooting How to Display the Hour MeterSymptoms Remedy Specifications External Dimensions unit mmHDV GY-HD251 Important Safeguards Safety PrecautionsRemarque Port Cable Length See Provided only for U model HD251CHEContents Precautions for Proper Use Routine and Periodical MaintenancePrecautions 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 Recording and Image Out- put Formats IeeeRecording 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 OUTScreen Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Back Focus 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 HighNormal 108%Standard Preset White Balance Menu ScreenStop 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 101How to Use Skin Detail If you want to change the range of colors recognized withSkin 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 Troubleshooting How to Display the Hour MeterRGB? AUX input SpecificationsGenlock input HD/SD SDI outputCorrection