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JVC GY-HD100, GY- HD101 manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms	Remedy

Power cannot be switched ON.	• Is power supply connected correctly?
	• Is battery pack recharged?
	• Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF?
	Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been
	turned OFF.

Recording is not possible.	• Is the REC LOCK switch on the hundle set to ON?
	• Is the switch on cassette set to “REC”? If it is set to “SAVE”, set it to “REC”.
	• The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)
	While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
	CAM indicator.

Camera image does not appear on LCD monitor or in viewfind-	• The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)
er.	While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output.
	Press the CAM/VTR switch upward to turn on the VTR indicator.
Image shown on LCD monitor or in viewfinder is dark or blurred.	• Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
	• Is the ND filter knob set to 2?
	• Is the iris closed?
	• Is the shutter speed too fast?
	• Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
Playback does not start when the play button is pressed.	• In the Camera mode, is “STOP” indicated as the VTR operation mode indica-
	tor?
	When “STBY” is indicated, press the STOP button to display “STOP”.

Cannot play back.	• Is the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen set to a setting oth-
	er than AUTO?
	If this menu item and the tape format do not match, the tape cannot be played
	back.
Cannot input an HDV/DV signal.	• Is the camcorder in VTR mode? (Is the VTR indicator lit?)
	• Is the IEEE1394 switch set correctly?
Noise interferes with playback video.	• Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head clean-
	ing tape. X See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape” on page 7.
Sound is not output during playback.	• Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO menu screen set to CH3/4?
	To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.
Noise appears when playing back a tape recorded on another	• When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording,
unit.	this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
	• Are you trying to play back a tape recorded in HDV 1080i format? This cam-
The transient section between scenes recorded on other units
and those recorded on the GY-HD100 may appear disturbed.	corder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format.
The front section’s audio level control doesn’t work.	• Is the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch set to “AUTO”?
	• Is the FULL AUTO switch set to “ON”?
Cannot initialize (format) the SD memory card.	• Is the SD memory card write-protected? X See page 30.

Battery alarm is displayed even if a fully charged battery pack	• Is the battery pack old?
is put in.
Cassette cannot be ejected after the power is turned ON.	• The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power volt-
	age.

Time code or user’s bits data not displayed.	• Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen set to OFF?
	If so, set to ON.
The date and time are not displayed or recorded.	• Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF?
	Set to ON when the data should be displayed and recorded.
	• Is the date and time setting made? X See “Setting and Displaying the Date
	and Time” on page 36–37.

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Contents

GY-HD101 For Customer UsePage Important Safety Instructions For USA and Canada RemarquePort Cable Length Accessories LensMicrophoneMain Features Contents Contents Precautions for Proper Use IntroductionPrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Head CleaningPeriodical Maintenance Routine and Periodical Mainte- nance„ For recording and storing videotapes Best condition Battery Pack to be UsedVideocassette to be Used Characteristic CCD Phenomena CondensationTh16 x 5.5BRMU CONTROLS, Indicators and ConnectorsZoom Lens Optional Front Section Rear Section 2CH-1/CH-2 Audio Select CH-1/CH-2 audio selector switch 3TC Display TC/UB display switch5CAM/VTR Camera/VTR mode switch button LCD DoorRight Side Section BGAIN Sensitivity selector switch CWHT.BAL White balance switchDStand HHDV/DV LEDLeft Side Section Top Section GVTR VTR indicator Top Section Cont’dFDISPLAY Display button KPLAY/STILL Play/still buttonIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder „ Status ScreensIndications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder Cont’d „ Status Screens in the Camera ModeSetting Status Contents of Indications Contents See ND1 Filter ND1 1/4ND Indication Indication Contents „ Status Screen in VTR Mode „ Auto White Balance Indication Camera mode only „ Menu Setting Screen„ Alarm Message Display „ Safety Zone Indication Camera mode onlyLCD Closed Normal LCD Preparations Basic SystemHow to Attach the Viewfinder Attaching the Zoom Lens ProvidedAttaching the Microphone Provided KnobInserting an SD Memory Card About the Viewfinder Cable„ Inserting an SD Memory Card „ Taking out the SD memory cardAC Operation „ Charging the Built-in Battery„ How to charge Battery Operation „ Charging the Battery Pack„ Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY HD100 „ Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY HD100„ Remaining Battery Power Display „ Battery Recharge Times„ Operating Time with Battery Pack „ Precautions for the Battery PackTurning the Power on „ Turning the Power on„ Turning the Power OFF Preparations for OperationLoading/Unloading the Cassette „ Cassette Loading„ Unloading the Cassette ModeSetting and Displaying the Date and Time „ Setting the Date and Time Style„ Setting the Date and Time „ Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen„ Setting Displaying Time CodePresetting and Recording of Time Code Drop frame/Non-drop frame modeDrop NONPresetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’d „ Presetting time cord data„ Presetting user’s bit data „ Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit DataScreen Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentBack Focus Adjustment White Balance Adjustment „ White Balance Adjustment„ Adjustment procedure „ Error messagesSetting the Video Format „ Setting the Frame Rate Item„ Setting the REC Item „ About the Motion Smooth FunctionND Filter Camera SettingsScreen Size 43/169 Mode Selection Audio Input Signal Selection „ Selecting the audio signal input„ Adjusting Audio during Recording „ Selecting the CH-2 channel input con Nector„ Monitoring Audio during Recording LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH„ About the Focus Assist Function Shooting OperationBasic Recording Operation „ If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Shooting OperationFunction/Initial Setting Header REC Function„ How to set the Header REC menu screen Playback Mode Playback ProcedureFast-Forward, Rewind SearchOutputting Audio MIXStereo Monitor PB Audio CH DVUsing External Components Connecting the Video Signal Cables„ Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable „ Displaying AlarmsDubbing with AV Devices HDV/DV Dubbing OFF Backup Recording „ Settings„ Connections „ OperationMenu Screen Configuration Menu ScreensSetting Menu Screens TOP Menu Screen Video Format Menu Screen Function/Setting bold characters indicate initial settingsSetting Description Connector G Unconnected Connected Output Signal Initial settings U model 7.5% E model 0.0%Native AutoOFF Camera Operation Menu Screen3200K Camera Process 1/2 Menu Screen MiddleHigh NormalCamera Process 2/2 Menu Screen 108%Advanced Process Menu Screen StandardStop Color Matrix Adjust Menu ScreenSkin Color Adjust Menu Screen Switch Mode Menu Screen REC Item Setting for Step Setting for VariableStep NoneAUDIO/MIC Menu Screen MIXBlue LCD/VF 1/3 Menu Screen70-80% TC/UB LCD/VF 2/3 Menu ScreenTape Remain VF Contrast LCD/VF 3/3 Menu ScreenLCD Contrast Drop TC/UB/CLOCK Menu ScreenExecute Disable Header REC Menu ScreenTIME/DATE Menu Screen BARS+CAMDATE+TIME Variation Range U model MM/DD/YY E model DD/MM/YYBlink Others 1/2 Menu Screen3MIN Others 2/2 Menu Screen „ Displaying the File Manage menu Screen „ Loading a menu settings fileFile Manage Menu Screen File Manage Menu Screen Cont’d „ Saving settings„ Error displays „ Resetting the menu settings to the fac Tory settings „ Initializing formatting an SD memory Card„ Setting the skin detail function color and range Features of the Camera SectionHow to Use Skin Detail Features of the Camera Section „ Using the Skin Detail FunctionOutputting color bars Others Display Status ActionError Code Error Details GY-HD100 Operation Remedy Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape Viewfinder ScreenTroubleshooting Symptoms RemedyHow to Display the Hour Meter Information for Users on Disposal of Old EquipmentEuropean Union Business users Other Countries outside the European UnionSpecifications Accessories