Thank you for purchasing the JVC
These instructions are for the
•A lens is included with the
•A lens is not included with the
HD251CHE.
Information applicable only to the
Information applicable only to the
/ 
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
•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
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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)
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.
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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
•Time code reader/generator
The
•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
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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.
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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
1/3"
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•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
•1/3" bayonet type lens
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•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
•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
2 | 3 |
