3.5" LCD display panel*
This 250,000-pixel 3.5" color TFT
LCD monitor provides a high-
resolution image during shooting and
playback. JVC’s own developed
Focus Assist control (see this page)
ensures fast and easy focusing. A
push button selects three display
modes:
1. Video only
2. Video images with text information
overlay including time, status, mode and other data are shown on
the screen.
3. Only information such as time, status, mode, time code, audio levels
and other data is shown on the screen. When the LCD display panel
is in this mode, the viewfinder can also be used.
Various audio-related functions
When color bars are output, an audio reference level (test tone) can
also be output if required. This is set via the menu. The audio reference
level can be set at -12 dB or -20 dB as required. To minimize
extraneous noise picked up by the microphone, a "wind cut" function
is provided.
Genlock
This camcorder has genlock input capability for synchronization and
time code input/output, making multi-camera shooting possible.
For synchronization, BB or VBS signals (SD) and HD tri-level sync
signals (HD) are available to lock to various components, including
external audio recorders, other cameras and switchers. In addition, H
Phase (HD/SD) and SC Phase (SD only) can be adjusted
Versatility and flexibility
Camera settings recorded on SD card
Customized settings can be stored on a standard SD memory card and
loaded into another GY-HD250 or changed on site, as required.
IEEE 1394 interface/HD-SDI output interface
A convenient IEEE 1394 interface allows easy direct connection to NLE
systems or to a PC for capturing, editing and archiving.
An HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) is also provided to
enable transmission of uncompressed digital HD signals via co-axial
cable. Since the HD-SDI interface can use existing SDI (Serial Digital
Interface) cabling, configuring studio applications is greatly simplified.
User-friendly design
Universal ergonomic design
The GY-HD250 has multiple adjustments to provide a comfortable
positioning of the camera, such as a shoulder pad that can be moved
back and forth, a viewfinder with an eyepiece that can be adjusted left
and right as well as back and forth, and a padded audio monitor that
adjusts up & down.
Patented “FOCUS ASSIST” function
A JVC-patented feature, Focus Assist, turns focusing into an easy, fast
and accurate process. When Focus Assist is activated, the picture in
the viewfinder becomes monochrome and all objects which are in focus
take on a color fringe. In addition to the factory default Middle position,
Low and High positions are available. In the Low position, you can limit
the area in focus for more precise focusing. This is particularly helpful
when using the technique of pulling focus. Focus Assist works equally
in the 0.44" viewfinder and the 3.5” LCD panel. There are two Focus
Assist buttons, one for each of handheld and shoulder operation.
Shutter angle display mode
In addition to the conventional second-unit indication for shutter values,
a shutter angle display mode is available. This makes it easy for all
users — including those more familiar with film cameras — to set the
shutter value.
Connect to optional external HDD
The camcorder has a hard disk drive accessory option, DR-HD100,
which connects via the IEEE 1394 port, allowing footage to be edited
immediately without having to wait for data to be transferred.
Interface to GY-HD250 camcorder
The DR-HD100 has been designed specifically to interface with the GY-HD250
camcorder via IEEE 1394. Interlocked to the camcorder’s record trigger, HD and
SD images can be recorded together with audio and time code. It can be
powered by either a built-in rechargeable or external battery. The DR-HD100 is
supplied with its own cradle, from which it can be detached easily. Optional
brackets are available for mounting the HDD recorder to the rear of the
camcorder.
Compatibility with NLE systems for HDV and DV editing
DTETM technology permits the DR-HD100 recordings in HDV and DV to be set
to the NLE’s native file format. This means that no time is lost due to the lengthy
processes of file transfer and conversion. The
DR-HD100 can be used with most popular editing applications from Adobe,
Apple, Avid, Canopus and many more*. As new application support is released,
the DR-HD100 can be updated in the field with new system software easily by
connecting the disk drive to a computer.
*NLE Dependent
Integrated with camcorder and disk drive operation
Attached with the GY-HD250, the DR-HD100’s record and record/pause
functions are controlled from the camcorder. Time code generated by the
camcorder is recorded to files on the DR-HD100, and recorder status and other
information can appear in both the viewfinder or LCD display.
Long record times
This hard disk drive option extends uninterrupted record time by many hours. For
example, a 40GB FireWire drive can store 3 hours of DV video and 4 hours of
HDV video, and 80GB drive does twice these times. It is also possible to daisy
chain up to four external drives of different capacities to the DR-HD100, enabling
uninterrupted recording of extremely long duration.
LCD display and playback modes
The DR-HD100 features a detailed LCD that displays the system mode, time code
and disk space remaining. Video clips can be reviewed in the viewfinder, LCD panel
or external monitor, by using DR-HD100’s playback mode. Functions include record,
play, pause, stop, forward index, back index and multi speed fast forward and
rewind.
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Other features
Two XLR audio inputs
Full Auto Shooting
Color matrix
LCD mirror mode
Two-mode composite out
Color bars
Out-of-focus image In-focus image
The edge of the in-focus subject is
shown in color, telling the operator that
the subject is in-focus. A major benefit of
this system is that it operates in real time.
GY-HD250
ProHD Compact Shoulder Camcorder (HDV/DV Input/output)