JVC GY- HD101, GY-HD100 /

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Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E

and GY-HD101E HD CAMERA RECORDER.

These instructions are for the GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E and

GY-HD101E. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD100U and

GY-HD101E.

Explanations concerning unique GY-HD100U and GY-

HD101E functions are set off by the (GY-HD100U/GY-

HD101E only) notice.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD100U is marked by

“(U model only)”.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD100E and the GY-

HD101E is marked by “(E model only)”.

(HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD100U/GY-

HD101E.)

ACCESSO RIES

This unit 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-HD100) are recorded

or played back on this camcorder.

• The transient section between scenes recorded on other

units and those recorded on this unit may appear dis-

turbed.

• Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking

errors.

• This unit 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 minutes

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 holders.

• JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the

impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or

audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the video-

cassette.

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Lens Microphone

Battery pack AC Adapter

DC Cable Power Cord

For GY-HD100U

Power Cord

For GY-HD100E/GY-HD101E

Core Filters

For DC Cable (Gray)/View-

finder Cable (Black)

Clamp Filters

For Audio/IEEE1394 Cable

Audio Cable SD memory card

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Contents

Main GY-HD100/GY-HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD100 GY-HD101 Page I II FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION INFORMATION FOR USA INFORMATION: III FOR EUROPE Camera AC ADAPTER Caution for AC Mains Lead / MAIN FEATURES 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNEC- TORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION CONTENTS SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS MENU SCREENS INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use CAUTION 7 Routine and Periodical Mainte- nance Head Cleaning Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape 1. Battery Pack to be Used Videocassette to be Used For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition Condensation Characteristic CCD Phenomena 10 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ZOOM Lens (Optional) Th16 x 5.5BRMU Front Section Rear Section LCD Door Right Side Section Page Left Side Section Top S ecti on Top Section (Contd) 19 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder Status Screens 20 Status Screens in the Camera Mode Setting Status Contents of Indications Page Page Page Page 25 Status Screen in VTR MODE 26 Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) Menu Setting Screen Alarm Message Display Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) Page PREPARATIONS e_hd100.book Page 28 Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:28 PM Basic System Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided) Attaching the Microphone (Provided) How to Attach the Viewfinder Inserting an SD Memory Card About the Viewfinder Cable 31 AC Operation 1. 2. Charging the Built-in Battery How to charge 1. Battery Operation Charging the Battery Pack 1. 2. 3. 33 Remaining Battery Power Display Battery Recharge Times Operating Time with Battery Pack Precautions for the Battery Pack PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON Turning the Power ON Turning the Power OFF 1. 2. 3. Loading/Unloading the Cassette Cassette Loading 1. 2. 3. 4. Setting and Displaying the Date and Time 5. Setting the Date and Time Style 2. 3. 37 Setting the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. Displaying Time Code 1. 2. Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only) 1. Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape Presetting and Recording of Time Code 40 Presetting and Recording of Time Code (Contd) Presetting time cord data 1. 2. 3. Screen Adjustment Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD monitor Adjusting the LCD monitor Viewfinder Adjustment Direction of the Viewfinder Back Focus Adjustment 43 White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment Adjustment procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting the Video Format 45 Camera Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection 4. 3. Audio Input Signal Selection Selecting the CH-2 channel input con- nector Selecting the audio signal input Adjusting Audio during Recording 1. 47 Monitoring Audio during Recording 48 SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation 2. About the Focus Assist Function 49 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Checking Recorded Contents in Record- Standby Mode (Recording Check Function) 1. HEADER REC Function 51 How to set the HEADER REC menu screen 1. 2. 3. Executing the HEADER REC Function 1. PLAYBACK MODE Playback Procedure 2. 3. 4. Outputting Audio 1. 2. 3. 4. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the Video Signal Cables Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable Composite and Component Connections Displaying Alarms Dubbing with AV Devices 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. HDV/DV Dubbing 5. Using the GY-HD100 as the playback unit (Dubbing to another video) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 57 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY-HD100s Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector Connections Settings 1. 2. 3. MENU SCREENS Menu Screen Configuration 60 Setting Menu Screens 2. 3. 4. 5. TOP MENU Screen VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Setting Description FRAME RATE CAUTION Setting Description FRAME RATE Connector (G: Unconnected F: Connected) Output Signal VIDEO/Y P CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. REC Item Setting for STEP Setting for VARIABLE Setting Description AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen [1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode. LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. (XSeepage50.) TIME/DATE Menu Screen OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen 79 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen Loading a menu settings file 1. 2. FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Contd) Page 82 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail Setting the skin detail function color and range 1. 2. 3. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION Using the Skin Detail Function Confirming the color tone area adjusted with the Skin Detail function 84 Outputting color bars 1. 2. 3. OTHERS Warnings and Responses Warnings and Responses (Contd) Error Code Error Details GY-HD100 Operation Remedy J I J Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedy 89 How to Display the Hour Meter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Specifications [General] [Connectors] [Camera section] [VTR section] [ACCESSORIES] [AC ADAPTER SECTION] (unit: mm) EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS GY-HD100/GY-HD101 HD CAMERA RECORDER E INSTRUCTIONS