JVC GY- HD111 HD CAMERA RECORDER manual Main Features

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MAIN FEATURES

•This camcorder 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) or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocas- settes.

There are two types of recording formats within HDV for- mat.

HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan) This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p, 480p, 576p)

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 sup- ported.

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.

•Supports 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

During playback, you can output converted video from the video output connectors. You can select this in a menu screen.

•Focus assist function

Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

•Motion smoothing function

During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can record smoother video than with normal progressive video.

•User buttons added

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

•Time code reader/generator

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

•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 the unit.

•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. Digi- tal 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

Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter opera- tions, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies 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

•Camera output, VTR playback output (composite/compo- nent) possible

•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.

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Contents For Customer Use GY-HD111Excluding the CHU/CHE Model LensMicrophone AccessoriesMain Features Contents Contents CONTROLS, Indicators and Connectors Zoom LensTh16 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 CH-1O O O O O O O O O \ \ \ CH-2O O O O O O O O O \ \ \ND1 Filter ND1 1/4ND Indication Indication Contents „ Status Screen in VTR Mode NDF „ Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor„ Safety Zone Indication Camera mode only „ Auto White Balance Indication Camera Mode only„ Menu Setting Screen „ Alarm Message DisplayVF Display Basic System PreparationsKnob How to Attach the ViewfinderAttaching the Zoom Lens 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 HD110 Battery Operation„ Charging the Battery Pack „ Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY HD110Battery Operation Cont’d Preparations 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 TimeSetting and Displaying the Date and Time Cont’d „ Setting the Date and Time„ Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen Displaying Time Code „ SettingNON Presetting and Recording of Time CodeDrop frame/Non-drop frame mode Drop„ Presetting time cord data „ Presetting user’s bit data„ Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data „ Settings and Operations „ ConnectionsSlave unit GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E Viewfinder 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 Backup Recording „ Settings„ Operation Menu 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 Step48K AUDIO/MIC 1/2 Menu Screen20dB 50dBAUDIO/MIC 2/2 Menu Screen MIXCH1/2 LCD/VF 1/3 Menu Screen 70-80%Blue Voltage LCD/VF 2/3 Menu ScreenColor LCD/VF 3/3 Menu ScreenTC/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 1394 Others 2/2 Menu ScreenDrum Hour Menu ALL ResetOthers 2/2 Menu Screen Cont’d DR-HD100 A.OFF„ 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-HD110 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
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