JVC GY HD250/251 H250 User Manual LST0440 001B H

User Manual: JVC GY-HD250/251 GY-HD250/251 English,

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ACCESSORIES
MAIN FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING OPERATION
- Basic Recording Operation
  - If the Record-Standby Mode Continues
  - Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode (Recording Check Function)
- HEADER REC Function
PLAYBACK MODE
USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
- How to Use Skin Detail
- Outputting Color Bars
OTHERS

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS,

INDICATORS AND

CONNECTORS

PREPARATIONS

FOR OPERATION

SETTING AND

ADJUSTMENTS

BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING

OPERATION

PLAYBACK MODE

USING EXTERNAL

COMPONENTS

MENU SCREENS

FEATURES OF THE

CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

HD CAMERA RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HD250

GY-HD251

* The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the

provided lens, viewfinder and microphone

attached.

LST0440-001B

GY-HD250/GY-HD251

HD CAMERA RECORDER

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this

device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best

possible performance.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Important Safeguards

1. Read all of these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con-

sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete out-

let.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the appa-

ratus.

When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during light-

ning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-

aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug

id damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-

mally, or has been dropped.

Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

zIncrease the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC

COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE

EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC

RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON-

DITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT

ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFER-

ENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)

RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la

norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT

use any other power source.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-

viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-

nel.

AVERTISSEMENT :

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE

OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER

L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du cou-

rant direct en 12V.

ATTENTION :

Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocu-

tion, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation

électrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur

le cadre inférieur de l’unité.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are

subject to possible change without prior notice.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

close to the apparatus.

Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”

III

Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

FOR EUROPE

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection

requirements of the corresponding European Directives.

This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and

can be used in the following environments:

zresidential area (in houses)

zcommercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres

zurban outdoors

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electro-

magnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding

the following length:

Camera

Caution: Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or mag-

netism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer,

motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such

case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the dis-

turbance.

Port Cable Length

DC IN Exclusive Cable 2 m

VIDEO Coaxial Cable 3 m

Y, P B, PRCoaxial Cable 3 m

AUDIO INPUT1,

INPUT2

Shielded Cable 3 m

AUDIO OUT CH1,

CH2

Shielded Cable 3 m

Phones1, 2 Exclusive Cable 2 m

IEEE1394 (HDV/DV)

Exclusive Cable 4.5 m

GENLOCK/AUX IN Coaxial Cable 3 m

HD/SD-SDI Coaxial Cable 3 m

REMOTE Exclusive Cable 5 m

STUDIO Exclusive Cable 1 m

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European direc-

tives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and

electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is:

JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH

P.O. Box 10 05 52

61145 Friedberg

Germany

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT

use any other power source.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user ser-

viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person-

nel.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are

subject to possible change without prior notice.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

close to the apparatus.

Worded - “CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.”

Information for Users on Disposal of

Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equip-

ment should not be disposed as general household waste at

its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to

the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and

recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to con-

serve natural resources and will help prevent potential nega-

tive effects on the environment and human health which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. For more information about collection point

and recycling of this product, please contact your local

municipal office, your household waste disposal service or

the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this

waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web

page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the

take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accor-

dance with applicable national legislation or other rules in

your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic

equipment.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD250U/CHU and

GY-HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER.

These instructions are for the GY-HD250U/CHU and GY-

HD251E/CHE.

• A lens is included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E.

• A lens is not included with the GY-HD250CHU and GY-

HD251CHE.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD250U/CHU is

marked by “(U model only)”.

Information applicable only to the GY-HD251E/CHE is

marked by “(E model only)”.

* 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

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 GY-HD250/GY-HD251)

are recorded or played back on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

• 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.

/ (Excluding the CHU/CHE

model)

Lens

XSee pages 10 and 33

Microphone

XSee page 33

Core Filter

For Viewfinder Cable

XSee page 34

Clamp Filters ×4

For DC (×2)/Earphone/

IEEE1394 Cable

XSee pages 12, 36 and 64

SD memory card

XSee page 34

Tripod base

(Provided only for U model)

XSee page 35

MAIN FEATURES

• GY-HD250/GY-HD251 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)

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)

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 supports HDV 720p format. (HDV

720p)

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.

• Cross-convert video output

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 Tri-sync signals. SC phase

and HD/SD H phase adjustments can be performed.

• Time code reader/generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to

record the time code and user’s bits.

• 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 built-in time code

generator data.

• 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 this device.

• 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. Dig-

ital 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

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 (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

• 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.

• Connect to KA-HD250 Studio Kit and use as a studio cam-

era.

CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery Pack to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Videocassette to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

. . . 8

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Characteristic CCD Phenomena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND

CONNECTORS

ZOOM Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Front Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LCD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Right Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Left Side Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Top Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recording and Image Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder . . . . 22

Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Status Screens in the Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status Screen in VTR MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor. . . . . 29

Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only)

. . . .30

Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Alarm Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) . . . . . . . . 30

Switching between the LCD Screen and

Viewfinder Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

PREPARATIONS

Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Attaching the Microphone (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

How to Attach the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Inserting an SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Taking out the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

About SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided only for U model)

. . . . . 35

AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Charging the Built-in Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Precautions for the Battery Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Remaining Battery Power Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operating Time with Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Precautions for the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning the Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Loading/Unloading the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Cassette Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Unloading the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting and Displaying the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting the Date and Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen . . . . . . . .42

Displaying Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Displayed Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector . . . .43

Presetting and Recording of Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Presetting time code data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Presetting user’s bit data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data . . . . .45

Presetting the Time Code from the LCD Screen . . . . . . . .46

Recording Time Codes in Continuation of

Time Codes Recorded on Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playing Back Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Synchronizing with the Time Code of

the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit . . . . . .48

Synchronizing with an External Time Code Generator . . .49

Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Viewfinder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Back Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

White Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Full Auto White Balance (FAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

White Shading Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE

SHOOTING

Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting the FRAME RATE Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Audio Input Signal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector. . . . . . . . .56

Selecting the audio signal input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Adjusting Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Monitoring Audio during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

SHOOTING OPERATION

Basic Recording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

If the Record-Standby Mode Continues . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode

(Recording Check Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

HEADER REC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

PLAYBACK MODE

Playback Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fast-Forward, Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Outputting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connecting the Video Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Recording Composite Video Signals from

an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using GENLOCK Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Dubbing with AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

HDV/DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57) . . . 71

MENU SCREENS

Menu Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

TOP MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

SWITCH MODE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

HEADER REC Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

TIME/DATE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

GENLOCK Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu screen . . . . . . .100

Loading a menu settings file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Resetting the menu settings to the factory settings

. . . .102

Initializing (formatting) an SD memory card . . . . . . . .102

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

How to Use Skin Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Outputting Color Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

OTHERS

Warnings and Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

How to Display the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

INTRODUCTION

Precautions for Proper

Use

• Supply voltage

Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If

the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and

increased noise may occur.

• Allowable ambient temperature and humidity

Be sure to use this device within the allowable tempera-

ture range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to

80%. Using this device at a temperature or humidity out-

side the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunc-

tion but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious

as small white spots may be generated.

• Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism

Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors

may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or tele-

vision transmitting antenna, in places where strong mag-

netic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or

near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or

cellular phones.

• Use of wireless microphone near the camera

When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone

tuner is used near the camera during recording, the tuner

could pick up noise.

• Avoid using or placing this device in places;

• subject to extreme heat or cold;

• with excessive dirt or dust;

• with high humidity or moisture;

• subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking

stove;

• subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface;

• also do not leave this device for long hours in a parked

car under direct sunlight or near room heating equip-

ment.

• Do not leave this device where it is subject to radiation or

X-rays or where corrosive gasses occur.

• Protect this device from being splashed with water (espe-

cially when shooting in the rain).

• Protect this device from being wet when shooting on a

beach.

In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body.

Be sure to clean the camera after use.

• Protect this device against penetration of dust when using

it in a place subject to sandy dust.

• Optical performance of lens

Due to the optical performance of the lens, color diver-

gence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration)

may occur at the periphery of the image.

This is not a camera malfunction.

• Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching

between the playback picture and the EE picture.

• Use this device in an upright position.

If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deterio-

rate, adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on

circumstances the tape may also be damaged.

•Vibrations

Colors may fail to appear and/or the image and sound

may be disturbed during VTR playback in locations sub-

jected to strong vibrations.

• Precautions for transportation

Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object.

• Remove the videocassette before transporting this device.

• Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the

cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover

when this device is not to be used for a long period.

• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the

power cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the

tape may be damaged.

• The sensitivity level of the provided microphone is set

lower than the reference input (–60 dBs) setting.

• When this device is not in use, be sure to set the POWER

switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.

• Cleaning the body: Wipe body with a dry, soft cloth. To

prevent deformation of the body, etc. and to avoid opera-

tion hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzine

and thinner to touch the body, and do not wipe it with a

cloth soaked in such a liquid. When it is extremely dirty,

soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the

body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the

detergent.

• The camera may not show stable pictures in the period

immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a

malfunction.

• A sound occurs when the built-in head cleaner that runs

when you load or eject a videocassette operates, but this

is not a malfunction.

• The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen are manufac-

tured using high-precision technology. Black spots may

appear on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen, or

red, blue, green and/or white spots may not turn off. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not

recorded on the tape.

• If you use this device continuously for a long period of

time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may tem-

porarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the

tape. In addition, they are no longer displayed if you turn

the power off and then on again.

• If you use this device in a cold location, the images may

appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.

This is not recorded on the tape.

• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette

insertion slot as this may result in personal injury or dam-

age to the mechanism.

• To prevent damage to the connectors, use this device with

the connector covers on when you are not using the video/

audio signal output connectors.

CAUTION

• Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or

other strong light source.

• Eye damage could result.

• If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays

may collect inside this device and cause damage or a

fire.

• When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying

handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in

damage.

Routine and Periodical

Maintenance

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 incorporates precision mechani-

cal parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as

this device is used. After this device has been used for a long

period even in a normal environment, the heads, drums and

tape transport mechanisms also collect dirt. Especially, dust

which penetrates the inside of the VTR section during out-

door use will promote the wear and deterioration of mechani-

cal parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads or

failing to maintain the video and audio quality at high levels.

To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical

parts using a head cleaning tape as routine maintenance.

However, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is not

enough for cleaning the entire tape transport mechanism, so

it is also recommended to apply periodical maintenance

(inspection) to prevent the sudden occurrence of failure. As

the replacement, adjustment and servicing of parts require

advanced skill and equipment, please consult the person in

charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-

authorized service agent.

Head Cleaning

• To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a

head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically.

XSee “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”. If

head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of

mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture

or sound may be interrupted.

• Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use

head cleaning tapes other than specified.

XSee “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape”

about how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions

for use of the head cleaning tape.

• When dust adheres to the heads, the warning message

“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is displayed on the LCD

monitor, and in the viewfinder during playback and record-

ing check using the RET button on the lens section.

Periodical Maintenance

Contents : Check or replace the following mechanical parts

according to the running time.

G: Clean, check and adjust.

E: Clean and check. Replace as required.

F: Replace.

• The maintenance contents vary depending on the operat-

ing environment and method. Therefore, the data in the

chart should be considered as a reference.

Time management

The accumulated running time of this device can be con-

firmed with the hour meter display (which shows the accu-

mulated drum and fan motor running time). XSee “How to

Display the Hour Meter” on page 111.

Precautions for Use of

Head Cleaning Tape

Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC.

Adhere to the following precautions when using the head

cleaning tape.

1. Insert the cleaning tape.

Press the PLAY/STILL button after the cleaning tape is

fully loaded.

The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY

mode. (The tape stops automatically and then this device

enters the STOP mode.)

2. Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for

each cleaning.

Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head

cleaning.

Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment, head

cleaning should be conducted at intervals half of

those given in the chart above.

Note 2) If an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after head

cleaning, the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!”

indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape

run as the indicator will turn off after the tape has

run for a while.

Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature

(10°C to 35°C).

Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions for

use of the cleaning tape. However, some of these

instructions differ from the contents of this sheet.

When using the cleaning tape, please follow the

instructions of this sheet.

Note 5) If the “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” does not

disappear after repeated head cleanings, the

recording tape may be abnormal. Avoid excessive

repeated use of the head cleaning tape.

Usage Time 500H 1000H 1500H 2000H

Drum assembly (includ-

ing heads) GEEF

Tape guides, rollers GEEF

Belt gears HEEF

Drive parts HHE F

Block Noise

For consultations related to the maintenance planning or

cost, please contact the person in charge of professional

video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service

agent.

Running

Low

temperature

Room

temperature

High

temperature

Operating envi-

ronment

0°C to 10°C 10°C to 35°C 35°C to 40°C

Yardstick for

use of cleaning

tape

1 to 2 times ev-

ery 5 hours

1 to 2 times ev-

ery 20 to 30

hours

1 to 2 times ev-

ery 5 hours

INTRODUCTION

Battery Pack to be Used

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can use any of the following bat-

teries. (Factory setting)

U model: Anton Bauer battery

E model: IDX battery

Recommended batteries

U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer)

E model: Endura-7 (IDX)

CAUTION

Use only the recommended batteries.

If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fall out depend-

ing on the way the HD camera recorder is used.

Videocassette to be Used

• Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A

symbol.

• Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD

M-DV63PROHD

* Do not use M-DV80.

• Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.

• Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being com-

pletely wound, as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to

the beginning before placing a cassette into storage.

• Store videocassettes in a place with little humidity and

good ventilation where mould does not form.

• After a videocassette tape has been used repeatedly, it

becomes unable to maintain full performance due to an

increase in noise caused by dropouts, etc. Do not continue

to use a dirty or damaged tape, as this will reduce the

rotary head life.

• Videocassette tapes with the A symbol are provided

with a switch on the back to prevent accidental erasure.

• Slide the switch to SAVE to protect the required recording

in the tape from being overwritten.

• To record on the tape, slide the switch to REC.

For recording and storing

videotapes in the best con-

dition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and

storage of videotapes.

• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is

recommended that you record and store videotapes in the

environment below.

• Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period. If

videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may

result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-

tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended

that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year

for refreshing.

• When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on

end. Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust

and ultraviolet light. Keep tapes in cases and do not store

them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pres-

sure from other tapes can cause distortions and deforma-

tions of the tape edges.

Switch

Recording

Storage

Short period

(Up to 10

years)

Long period

(Over 10

years)

Temperature 17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C

Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35%

Hourly tempera-

ture change

Less than

10°C HH

Hourly humidity

change

Less than

10% HH

Condensation

• If this device has been cooled down in a cold place and is

then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in

the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides

and be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is

referred to as condensation (dew). When this occurs, the

head drum and tape guides are covered with droplets

allowing the tape to be stuck to them, leading to tape dam-

age.

• Condensation occurs in the following cases:

• When this device is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a

warm place.

• When a room heater has just

started or when this device is

exposed directly to cold air from

an air conditioner.

• When this device is placed in a

very humid place.

• “CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD

monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs

in this device.

Keep the power on until the warning message disappears.

If the power is turned off while the warning message is dis-

played, condensation may remain in the device even if the

warning message is not displayed. Wait until this device is

completely dry before using.

• Pay attention to condensation even before the condensa-

tion indication appears.

As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indica-

tion may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after con-

densation has formed inside.

In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze

and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2-

3 hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and

then to be dissolved.

• To prevent condensation

When moving this device from one place to another where

the temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the vid-

eocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag,

and then move it to a new environment.

To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature

of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environ-

ment before using it.

Characteristic CCD Phe-

nomena

Smear and Blooming

Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce

vertical streaking (called “smear”) when shooting an

extremely bright light source. Another effect is the expansion

of light around a bright light or object (called “blooming”).

The CCD employed in this device is characterized by induc-

ing very little smear or blooming. Nevertheless, please take

note that smear or blooming may be induced when shooting

a bright light source.

Moire or Aliasing

Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect

or a banding in fine mesh patterns.

White dots

High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce

the effect of white dots in the image. This condition is con-

spicuous especially when gain is applied.

This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).

As far as possible, use this device under conditions where

the temperature of this device does not increase.

Do not leave the videocassette inserted when moving the

camera under conditions where the temperature environ-

ment changes.

After moving this device, do not use until the internal parts

have stabilized.

Head drum

Video tape Smear

Vertical pale streaking appearing at high

luminous object

High luminous object

(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)

Blooming

Blurring in highlight

Monitor screen

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

ZOOM Lens

The zoom lens is not provided with the GY-HD250CHU or

the GY-HD251CHE.

Th16 × 5.5BRMU

1FOCUS ring

Manual focus ring.

2ZOOM lever/ring

This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever.

To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob b

to position “M”.

3IRIS ring

Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the

Iris Mode switch 7 to “A”.

4[VTR] VTR trigger button

To start/stop shooting.

5[RET] Return video button

You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR

on the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connector

while this button is pressed.

When the camera control unit is connected, you can moni-

tor the return video signal on the viewfinder while this but-

ton is pressed. You cannot monitor on the LCD monitor or

video output terminal.

When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in

the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button

as the FOCUS ASSIST button.

XSee page 86.

6ZOOM servo control lever

To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the

ZOOM knob b to “S”.

• Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the

angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.

• Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens

angle perspective for telephoto shots.

• Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.

7IRIS mode switch

8Momentary auto iris button

When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this but-

ton activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down

only.

9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control

For adjusting the iris operation speed.

MEMO

If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid

the phenomena described above, perform adjustment

again.

0FILTER thread

Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing

the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the

front.

Other filters can be used for various effects.

aZOOM servo connector

Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.

b[ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob

cBACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw

For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw

knob after adjustment. XSee “Back Focus Adjustment”

on page 51.

dMacro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)

By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up

shooting of very small objects becomes possible.

Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in

the macro mode.

To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring 1

to the infinite position (∞) and the zoom ring 2 to the max-

imum wide-angle position. To adjust the focus of the

macro image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow

until the object is focused.

CAUTION

• The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring,

be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the

macro ring.

• After the required operation, be sure to return the macro

focusing ring to the normal position.

XSee “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 33.

XSee “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 51.

RET

MACRO

456789

abc

A : Activates the auto iris feature.

M : Allows manual iris control.

S : Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom

servo control lever 6.

M : Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the

zoom lever/ring 2.

Front Section

1Shoe

Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and

accessories.

2Knob

This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.

3Microphone holder

Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a

separately sold microphone.

XSee “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)”

on page 33.

4Front tally lamp

This lamp lights up when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters

the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the

record mode.

When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning

mode, it blinks quickly.

• Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu

screen to select whether or not the lamp should light

and the lighting pattern.

XSee page 96.

5[LENS] Lens control connector

Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here.

6[ZEBRA] Zebra switch

When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the

viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accor-

dance with the menu settings made for the video signal.

This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjust-

ment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed

during color bar display when this switch is set to ON.

• The default value is 70% - 80%. The luminance level

can be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/

VF[1/4] menu screen.

XSeepage89.

While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the

color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST

item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in

the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position

when released.

XSee “How to Use Skin Detail” on pages 103 and 104.

* The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while

the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

7[AWB] Auto white balance button

When the WHT.BAL switch c on page 15 is set to A or B

and you press this button, the white balance is automati-

cally adjusted.

* It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto

white balance and color bar modes.

XSee “White Balance Adjustment” on page 52.

8Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever

Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlock-

wise to release lens.

To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and

then turn the ring clockwise until firm.

XSee “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 33.

No. Function Pin

No. Function

1 Return switch 7 Iris position

2 VTR trigger 8 IRIS A/R INPUT

3 GND 9 EXTENDER position

Lens AUTO/MANU con-

trol

10 ZOOM position

5 IRIS control 11 –

6 +12V DC 12 –

32 1

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Rear Section

1Back tally lamp

This lamp lights up when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters

the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the

record mode.

When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning

mode, it blinks quickly.

• Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu

screen to select whether or not the lamp should light

and the lighting pattern.

XSee page 96.

2[PHONES] Earphone jack

This is a stereo mini-jack for connecting an earphone for

audio monitoring. Plug in an earphone or headphone with

a 3.5 mm diameter plug. The earphone can also be used

to monitor alarm tones in accordance with the circum-

stances.

The audio channel to be output is selected with the AUDIO

MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen and

MONITOR SELECT switch d on page 19.

The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor

volume control 3 on page 14.

MEMO

• The volume of the alarm sound is set with the ALARM

VR LEVEL item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.

• When using a stereotype jack and stereo sound should

be output, the following setting should be performed.

Set the MONITOR SELECT switch d on page 19 to

BOTH.

Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2]

menu screen to STEREO.

Connecting the Earphone Cable

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to

attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below.

• Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible,

as shown in the figure.

3Shoulder belt hooks

Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.

4LCD monitor

Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture.

It is also used for displaying the following:

• Menu Setting screens

• Characters showing the whether the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 is set to shooting mode or VTR playback mode

• Date and time and time code

• Audio level meter

• Warning indications, etc.

XSee page 22.

Earphone cable

Clamp filter

LCD Door

1[LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button

This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD mon-

itor display.

• Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor

brighter.

• Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor

darker.

• Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set-

ting to the standard setting.

2[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selector

switch

Selects the method of adjusting the CH-1 and CH-2 audio

channel audio levels.

3[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB display switch

Selects the contents displayed on the TC counter of the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (This switch works when

the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen is set to

ON.)

4[TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch

Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode

or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time

code run mode when the preset mode is selected.

MEMO

• This switch is enabled when TCG SOURCE on the TC/

UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to INTERNAL.

• Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the

TC/UB/CLOCK menu.

XSee page 44.

XSee “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 93.

5[CAM/VTR] Camera/VTR mode switch button

Each time you press this button, the mode switches

between camera mode and VTR mode.

When you do this, the VTR indicator f on page 19 dis-

plays the following statuses.

While the mode is being switched: Flashing

In VTR mode : Lit

In camera mode : Off

• Select the Camera mode to record the camera image.

• Select the VTR mode to playback VTR or to input the

HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector 0 on

page 16.

• When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the

Camera mode.

AUTO : The audio level is automatically adjusted

according to the input level. When excessive

audio is input, the limiter works to suppress

the audio level.

The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO

LEVEL area f on page 15 lights.

MANU : Allows you to adjust the audio levels using

the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume con-

trols f on page 15.

Set AUDIO LIMITER on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2]

menu screen to use limiter functions when

excessive audio is input.

XSee “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 87.

TC : Set to this position to display time code values.

UB : Set to this position to display the user’s bits values.

CH-2

CH-1

AUDIO SELECT

MANU

AUTO

LCD BRIGHT

DISPLAY

FREE

REGEN

GENE.

REC

CAM/VTR

FREE : The preset mode is selected, and the time

code run mode becomes the FREE run

mode.

Set to this position to record with the time

code or user’s bits set anew (preset). In this

setting, the time code always operates in the

run mode.

* If this setting is used when recording

scenes one after another, the time codes

become discontinuous at the transition

points between scenes.

REC : The preset mode is selected, and the time

code run mode becomes the REC run mode.

Set to this position to record with the time

code or user’s bits set anew (preset). The

time code operates in the run mode during

recording only. If this setting is used when

recording scenes one after another, the time

codes are recorded as continuous time

codes.

REGEN : Regeneration mode, in which this device

reads existing time codes on the tape and

records time codes in continuation of the

existing ones. Set to this position when you

want to add additional time codes to time

codes already recorded on the tape.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Right Side Section

1Monitoring speaker (Cheek pad)

• In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni-

tored.

In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR play-

back sound. In the VTR mode, the HDV/DV input sound

can be EE monitored.

The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR

SELECT switch d on page 19.

• The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound

level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various

warning sounds superimposed on other sound.

XSee “Alarm Sound” on page 109.

2Cheek pad set screw

Screw for adjusting the height of the cheek pad.

3[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control

Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and ear-

phone.

4[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

XSee page 50.

5[PEAKING] Contour adjustment

To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder

image.

* When the Focus Assist function is running, this control

does not operate.

XSee page 50.

6[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button

When you press this button during shooting, the area of

focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to

focus accurately.

MEMO

• When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is

set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed, ACCU

FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This makes depth of

field shallower, making it easier to focus.

• This button has the same function as the FOCUS

ASSIST button 7 in the Top Section.

XSee “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

7Clamp

Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.

8[USER1/2/3] User buttons

You can assign camera functions to the USER1 - 3 but-

tons.

Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon

the subject.

Set them using the USER1 - 3 items in the SWITCH

MODE menu screen.

XSee page 86.

Use this button to preset the time code.

XSee page 46.

MEMO

• The USER buttons work together with the menu settings.

• When a menu screen is being displayed, they also func-

tion as menu operation buttons. XSee “Setting Menu

Screens” on page 75.

9[SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial

• Every time this dial is pressed while in the normal

screen mode (when the menu screen is not displayed),

the shutter speed switches between on/off.

• When this dial is turned 1 click up or down in the normal

screen mode, the shutter speed indicator is shown for

about 3 seconds on the LCD monitor or in the view-

finder. The shutter speed is changed when this dial is

turned while the shutter speed indicator is shown.

XSeepage86.

• When this dial turned upward or downward while the

menu screen is displayed, the cursor (K) also moves

upward or downward to allow selection of items in the

menu. To change the setting value of the item, press

this dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this

dial upward or downward to change the setting.

XSee “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75.

0[ND FILTER] ND filter switch

Switches the built-in ND filter.

When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter

is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

CAUTION

If you switch the ND filter while shooting is in progress, the

picture may be disturbed or noise may occur in the audio.

XSee “Camera Settings” on page 55.

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

defg

OFF : Turns the filter OFF (FILTER OFF)

Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/4. (1/4ND)

Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/16. (1/16ND)

a[STATUS] Status/Menu button

• Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi-

tion in which the menu screen is not shown) displays a

status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

The displayed status screen changes each time the but-

ton is pressed.

XSee “Status Screens” on page 22.

• Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the nor-

mal screen mode displays the menu screen in the view-

finder or on the LCD monitor. Pressing this button while

the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor makes the menu screen disappear.

XSee “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75.

b[GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch

Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is

insufficient illumination on the subject.

The boosting level differs depending on the switch position

as follows:

(Factory presets)

L : 0 dB (no boosting is applied)

M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)

H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)

• The boosting level for each switch position can be

changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

XSee page 86.

The more the boosting level is increased, the more the

resulting image will be noisy.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 is “ON”,

this is fixed at “ALC”.

c[WHT.BAL] White balance switch

Three white balance modes are selectable with this

switch.

FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or

PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

XSee page 86.

In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly

sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white bal-

ance.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 is “ON”,

this is fixed at “FAW”.

MEMO

Fine-tune red and blue to match the white adjusted in auto

white balance in WHITE PAINT<R>/<B> on the WHITE

BALANCE menu screen. (Available only when this switch is

set to A or B.)

XSee “WHITE BALANCE Menu Screen” on page 85.

d[POWER] Power ON/OFF switch

Switch that turns the power ON/OFF.

When the power is OFF, “POFF” is displayed in the LCD

monitor or viewfinder.

* Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on

again.

e[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)

Start and stop recording using this button.

(This works together with the REC trigger button on the

top and the lens VTR trigger button.)

When “SPLIT” is set for the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on

the OTHERS[2/2] menu screen, this button becomes the

start/stop recording button for an external device.

XSee page 97.

XSee “Backup Recording” on page 70.

f[CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 Audio level con-

trols and AUTO LED

Allow you to adjust the audio level for the CH-1 and CH-2

audio channels.

• To use these controls, set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO

SELECT switch 2 on page 13 to “MANU”.

• When the FULL AUTO switch g on page 19 or the CH-

1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 is set to

“AUTO”, “AUTO” LED lights. (The audio level controls

do not work.)

g[HDV/DV LED]

• In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for

the video format being shot.

• In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format

being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video for-

mat.

MEMO

• During a system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.

XSee page 108.

• Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT

LED item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 96.

hLCD door lock and release knob

To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction

toward the rear section.

iLCD door

LCD monitor door.

The LCD monitor is located on the inner side of the door.

The LCD monitor can be viewed when this door is opened.

The door can be turned to change the orientation of the

LCD monitor, and it can be rotated so that it can be

accommodated in the main body of the camera.

XSee page 50.

B : Switch into white balance mode memorized

in B. If white balance is performed with the

switch in this position, it will be memorized

into B.

A : Switch into white balance mode memorized

in A. If white balance is performed with the

switch in this position, it will be memorized

into A.

PRST

(PRESET)

: Switch into white balance mode (3200K or

5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the

CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

XSee page 80.

HDV : Lights when the format is HDV.

DV : Lights when the format is DV.

HDV/DV : Turns off when the format is 1080i.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Left Side Section

1Viewfinder connector (6-pin)

Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.

• Set the image format for this terminal in VF SIGNAL on

the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen. XSee page 92.

2[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector

switch

Selects the CH-2 audio input connector.

MEMO

The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into

CH-1 regardless of the setting.

3[AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch

This switch is used to select the input sound signal from

INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.

CAUTION

When connecting a component that does not require +48 V

power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to

MIC+48V before the component is connected.

MEMO

You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V

in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2]

menu screen.

XSee page 87.

4[INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connec-

tors

These are audio input connectors for connecting to an

external audio device or microphone.

• Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 according to the

device to be connected.

• Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2

INPUT] switch 2.

The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded.

5Shoulder pad slide button

Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.

When you press this button, you can move the position of

the shoulder pad 6 forward or backward.

6Shoulder pad

7Cassette cover

Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 18 located on the

top section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal

of the videocassette.

CAUTION

To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of

the VTR unit, do not leave this device with the cover open

for extended periods of time.

8[VIDEO OUT] Video output terminal (RCA)

This is a terminal for composite video signal output.

• Select whether or not to output a signal with setup in

SET UP on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen.

(Only for U model)

9[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] Audio output connector

(RCA)

Output connector for audio signals.

• Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode.

• Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode.

• When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE

sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR

mode.

MEMO

Alarm sound is not output.

0[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)

Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video com-

ponent with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.

XSee “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 64.

XSee “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 68.

CAUTION

When connecting the IEEE1394 cable, confirm that the

connector is facing the right direction before inserting.

XSee page 64.

MEMO

Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using

them.

INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector

4 into CH-2.

INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector

4 into CH-2.

LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio

equipment, etc. The reference input level is

+4 dBs.

MIC : Set to this position when the dynamic micro-

phone is connected.

MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone

requiring +48 V power supply (phantom

microphone, etc.) is connected.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

98 7

456

a[STUDIO] Studio terminal (Round 10-pin)

Connect the studio cable from the KA-HD250 Studio Kit

(sold separately). Connect the KA-HD250 to use this

device as a studio camera.

For details, refer to the KA-HD250 INSTRUCTION MAN-

UAL.

b[DC INPUT] DC input terminal (XLR 4-pin)

This is the 12V DC power input terminal. Connect to the

AC adapter.

When a battery is installed and a cable is connected to this

terminal, power supply from the battery stops and power is

supplied by this terminal.

c[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN switch

Set according to the signal input in the [GENLOCK/AUX

IN] terminal.

GENLOCK : Set to this when inputting external synchroni-

zation signals.

AUX IN : Set to this when inputting composite video

signals from an external device.

MEMO

If no signals are input to the [AUX IN] terminal and this

switch is set to AUX IN, the monitor turns black and video is

not output from any terminal.

d[PBPR/TC] PBPR/Time code switch

Set according to the [PB/TC IN] and [PR/TC OUT] terminal

signals.

PBPR: Set to this when outputting component PB signals

from the [PB/TC IN] terminal and outputting com-

ponent PR signals from the [PR/TC OUT] terminal.

TC : Set to this when inputting LTC time code from the

[PB/TC IN] terminal and outputting the built-in time

code generator from the [PR/TC OUT] terminal.

MEMO

When this switch is set to TC, video is not output from the

Y/PB/PR terminal (i j k).

e[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 switch

Set according to the image format of the input/output sig-

nal and playback signal of the IEEE1394 terminal.

HDV : Set to this for HDV format.

DV : Set to this for DV format.

f[REMOTE] REMOTE terminal (Round 6-pin)

Some functions of this camera can be controlled exter-

nally.

Connect to a remote control unit (RM-LP55/RM-LP57).

XSee “Connect a Remote Control Unit (RM-LP55/RM-

LP57)” on page 71.

g[GENLOCK/AUX IN] GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal (BNC)

• Input synchronization signals in this terminal when

externally synchronizing camera images or playback

images.

Synchronization signal: BB (Black Burst) signal of SD

or Tri sync signal of HD

• Input composite video signals to record images from an

external device with this device.

• Select the signal to input with the [GENLOCK/AUX IN]

switch c.

XSee “Using GENLOCK Functions” on page 66.

XSee “Recording Composite Video Signals from an

External Device” on page 65.

h[HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI output terminal (BNC)

Outputs HD/SD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signals. Out-

puts embedded audio signals as digital audio.

The sampling frequency for embedded audio is 48 kHz.

In addition, the time code for the built-in time code genera-

tor and playback time code are output.

XSee pages 20 and 21 for the signals that are enabled.

MEMO

Set whether or not to output SDI signals from this terminal

in HD/SD-SDI OUT of the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu

screen.

i[Y] Component Y signal output terminal (BNC)

Outputs Y signal of component when the [PBPR/TC] switch

d is set to PBPR.

j[PB/TC IN] Component PB signal output/time code

input terminal (BNC)

• Outputs PB signal of component when the [PBPR/TC]

switch d is set to PBPR.

• Inputs time code when the [PBPR/TC] switch d is set to

TC. Enter the LTC time code to slave lock this device’s

time code generator with an external time code genera-

tor.

MEMO

Set TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK Menu screen to

EXTERNAL to input external time codes.

XSee “Synchronizing with an External Time Code Gener-

ator” on page 49.

k[PR/TC OUT] Component PR signal output/time code

output terminal (BNC)

• Outputs PR signal of component when the [PBPR/TC]

switch d is set to PBPR.

• Outputs the LTC time code of the built-in time code gen-

erator when the [PBPR/TC] switch d is set to TC.

MEMO

Set the [Y/PB/PR] terminal (i j k) output image signal to

RGB or Y/C video signals in OUTPUT TERM. [DV] on the

VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen. (Only for DV format)

XSee “OUTPUT TERM. [DV]” on page 79.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

cde

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Top Section

1Viewfinder

Displays the camera image and the playback picture.

MEMO

Set the image format for the viewfinder to RGB, compo-

nent, composite, or Y signal in VF SIGNAL on the LCD/

VF[4/4] menu screen. XSee page 92.

2Eyepiece

Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder

screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.

3Eyepiece focus ring

You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.

4Eyepiece mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or

backward by loosening this ring.

5Slide mounting ring

You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by

loosening this ring.

6Clamp

Attach the microphone cable here.

7[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button

When you press this button during shooting, the area of

focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to

focus accurately.

MEMO

• When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen

is set to ACCU-FOCUS and this button is pressed,

ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS ASSIST. This

makes depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus.

• This button has the same function as the FOCUS

ASSIST button 6 in the Right Side Section.

XSee “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

8[REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)

Start and stop recording using this button.

(This works together with the REC trigger button on the

right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.)

9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch

Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the

[REC] trigger button 8. Use this to prevent unwanted

recording.

(The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens

VTR trigger button are not locked.)

0SD memory card cover

When you open this cover, you can insert and remove the

SD memory card.

XSee “Inserting an SD Memory Card” on page 34.

When an SD memory card is loaded

• You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on

GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

• You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

a[EJECT] Eject switch and LED

Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocas-

sette tape.

The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.

MEMO

• It takes a few seconds before the videocassette is

ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject

operation.

• Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette dur-

ing the eject operation. This could result in damage.

bOperation cover

Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.

Otherwise, keep this cover closed.

This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.

MEMO

When the STOP button h is pressed in the Camera mode

to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP,

playback operations become possible.

cBattery adapter

Attach the battery.

U model: Anton Bauer battery

E model: IDX battery

XSee “Battery Operation” on page 37.

d[MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch

This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and

playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on

page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.

XSee “Outputting Audio” on page 63.

XSee “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

CAUTION

Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a

switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be gener-

ated and operation irregularities will occur.

e[DISPLAY] Display button

• When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set

to OFF, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to

switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder

screen.

• When LCD+VF in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu display is set

to ON, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to

switch the LCD screen ON and OFF. Press the DIS-

PLAY button briefly to change the display mode for the

LCD screen as follows.

XSee “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor”

on page 29.

f[VTR] VTR indicator

This indicator lights when the camera is in the VTR mode.

To perform VTR playback or to input the HDV/DV signal

from the IEEE1394 connector 0 on page 16, press the

CAM/VTR button 5 on page 13 to turn on this indicator.

It flashes when the mode is being changed.

g[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch

This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.

• During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD moni-

tor or the viewfinder.

• FAS mode works together with the auto iris and auto

level control (ALC) modes and automatically adjusts to

the optimal video signal level and white balance.

• You can select automatic adjustment mode or manual

adjustment mode for audio recording level.

XSee “AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu Screen” on page 88.

• Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to

camera video.

• Auto iris mode operates even if the lens iris mode

switch is set to the manual position.

• The gain changes continuously until it reaches the max-

imum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also

changes continuously.

• When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return

to their previous modes.

CAUTION

When the power is turned on while the camera is in the

FAS mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic

adjustment of FAS is completed.

All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the

FAS mode is cancelled.

h[STOP] Stop button

Press to enter the stop mode.

i[REW] Rewind button

Press this button to rewind the tape.

• Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode ini-

tiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)

• Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-

back or forward search initiates reverse search.

j[PLAY/STILL] Play/still button

Press to start playback. Press to enter the still picture

mode during playback, in the stop mode or in the search

mode.

Depending on the ambient temperature, if still image play-

back mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 min-

utes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode)

During still picture playback and search mode, press this

button to return to the normal playback mode.

* If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play

mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered

with digital noise.

k[FF] Fast forward button

Press this button to fast forward the tape.

• Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates

the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)

• Pressing this button during playback, still picture play-

back or reverse search initiates forward search.

lScrew holes for mounting accessories

You can mount lights and other accessories.

CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output.

BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed.

When this setting is selected, the menu screen

can be used to select whether the mixed sound

or stereo sound should be output via the

PHONES jack. (AUDIO MONITOR item on the

AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen)

When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/

MIC[2/2] menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only

the audio of CH-1 is output from the monitoring

speaker.

CH-2 : The CH-2 channel audio is output.

Characters shown enlarged

Image and characters displayed

Only image displayed

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Recording and Image Out-

put Formats

This device supports HDV and DV image formats, as well as images input from external devices. This device also has various

output terminals. (Composite, analog component, HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394)

Select analog component, RGB or Y/C signals for images from the Y/PB/PR terminal in DV format.

(Select in OUTPUT TERM. [DV] on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen)

During recording and playback, image formats from each of the output terminals are as shown in the table below.

When recording camera images

In PLAY mode

*1 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to NTSC, 480/60i format video signal is output.

*2 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to PAL, 576/50i format video signal is output.

MEMO

Synchronize the setting for FRAME RATE in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen with the frame rate of the playback signal.

Notes about the table

(Shaded): Indicates the setting item in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

N/A: Terminal is not available.

q: Same format as the left.

Recording (Shooting) Rec on

Tape

IEEE

1394 Out

Component / SDI Out

(EE Out) RGB Out Y/C Out Composite

Out

[REC] menu item Format

(HDV)

HDV-HD60P 720/60p qq q N/A N/A 480/60i

HDV-HD30P 720/30p qq 720/60p N/A N/A 480/60i

HDV-HD50P 720/50p qq q N/A N/A 576/50i

HDV-HD25P 720/25p qq 720/50p N/A N/A 576/50i

HDV-HD24P 720/24p qq 720/60p N/A N/A 480/60i

U model only

DV-60I 480/60i qqqqqq

DV-24P 480/60i(24p) qqqqqq

DV-24PA 480/60i(24p) qqqqqq

E model only DV-50I 576/50i qqqqqq

DV-25P 576/50i(25p) qqqqqq

[1080I CAMERA]

menu item Frame rate Rec on

Tape

IEEE

1394 Out Component / SDI Out RGB Out Y/C Out Composite

Out

ON 60/30 N/A N/A 1080/60i N/A N/A 480/60i

50/25 N/A N/A 1080/50i N/A N/A 576/50i

Playback

IEEE

1394

Out

Component / SDI Out

RGB Out Y/C Out Composite

Out

[HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item

NATIVE 720P 1080I NTSC PAL

HDV

720/60p qq q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

720/30p q720/60p q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

720/50p qq q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i*2 576/50i*2 576/50i

720/25p q720/50p q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i*2 576/50i*2 576/50i

720/24p q720/60p q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

480/60p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

576/50p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

U model

480/60i qq qqq

480/

60i(24p) qq qqq

E model

576/50i qq qqq

576/

50i(25p) qq qqq

When Recording HDV or DV Images from the IEEE1394 Terminal

*1 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to NTSC, 480/60i format video signal is output.

*2 When HDV PB OUTPUT is set to PAL, 576/50i format video signal is output.

MEMO

Synchronize the setting for FRAME RATE on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen with the frame rate of the IEEE1394 input signal.

When Recording Composite Images from the AUX IN Terminal

MEMO

• For the U model, set REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen to DV-60I.

• For the E model, set REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen to DV-50I.

Recording

(IEEE1394 In)

Rec on

Tape

Component / SDI Out

RGB Out Y/C Out Composite

Out

[HDV PB OUTPUT] menu item

NATIVE 720P 1080I NTSC PAL

HDV

720/60p qq q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

720/30p q720/60p q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

720/50p qq q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i*2 576/50i*2 576/50i

720/25p q720/50p q1080/50i N/A 576/50i 576/50i*2 576/50i*2 576/50i

720/24p q720/60p q1080/60i 480/60i N/A 480/60i*1 480/60i*1 480/60i

480/60p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

576/50p N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

U model

480/60i qq qqq

480/

60i(24p) qq qqq

E model

576/50i qq qqq

576/

50i(25p) qq qqq

Recording (Composite In) Rec on

Tape

IEEE

1394 Out Component/SDI Out (EE Out) RGB Out Y/C Out Compos-

ite Out

SD U model 480/60i qq q qqq

E model 576/50i qq q qqq

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD

Monitor and in the View-

finder

In addition to showing the EE image and the playback pic-

ture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the

following character displays.

To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY

button briefly.

Status screens (screens for checking the current cam-

era settings)

Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

Menu setting screens

Alarm message display

Safety zone display (only displayed in the Camera

mode)

MEMO

When ANALOG OUT CHAR. on the OTHERS[1/2] menu

screen is ON, characters are also shown on images from

the Y/PB/PR OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals.

Characters are also shown on images from the HD/SD-SDI

OUT terminal when the SDI OUT CHAR. is ON.

Status Screens

Press the STATUS button while normal screen is displayed

to show one of the status screens.

The contents of the status display are divided into those for

the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode.

• Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera

mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1,

2, 3, 4)

• One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

• CAMERA MODE (display example)

MEMO

• When the STATUS button is pressed for 1 second or

longer, the menu setting screen is displayed.

To display the Status screen while the menu setting

screen is displayed, press the STATUS button to return

to the normal screen.

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-

finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2

seconds. (When the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF[4/4]

menu screen is set to OFF.)

DISPLAY button

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

SHUTTER

STATUS button

STATUS 1STATUS 0

STATUS 2

STATUS 4

STATUSSTATUS 3

•VTR MODE

(display example)

Status Screens in the Camera Mode

STATUS 0

1Event Indication

When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the

change is made.

• Set the shutter display method to seconds or angle in SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. (Only when

frame rate is 24p or 25p mode)

266S

STATUS 0 Screen

External Image Input Mode (AUX IN)

DV-60I AUX

266S

Setting Status Contents of Indications

Gain value was changed GAIN 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB

Gain value reached the ALC GAIN ALC

FULL AUTO was turned ON/OFF FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF

ZEBRA was turned ON/OFF ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF

Shutter speed value was changed *1

(When SHUTTER DISP. is set to SEC)

SHUTTER 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

Variable shutter speed value was changed *1

(When SHUTTER DISP. is set to SEC)

V. SHUTTER 1/24.01 to 1/10489.5

Shutter was turned OFF SHUTTER OFF [1/**] *4

Shutter speed value was changed

(When SHUTTER DISP. is set to DEG)

SHUTTER 360.0°, 180.0°, 172.8°, 150.0°, 144.0°, 135.0°, 120.0°, 105.0°, 90.0°, 75.0°, 60.0°,

45.0°, 30.0°, 22.5°, 11.2°

Variable shutter speed value was changed

(When SHUTTER DISP. is set to DEG)

24p: 0.82° to 359.4°

25p: 0.85° to 359.4°

White balance value was changed (Example)

WHITE BAL A [3200K]

Numeric value: Any of 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 4300, 5200, 5600, 6500,

8000

FILTER value was changed FILTER OFF, FILTER ND 1 [1/4ND], FILTER ND 2 [1/16ND]

AE LEVEL value was changed *2 AE LEVEL –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3

BLACK gain value was changed *2 BLACK NORMAL

BLACK STRETCH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

BLACK COMPRESS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

PRESET TEMP. value was changed *2 *3 WHITE BAL PRST [3200K], WHITE BAL PRST [5600K]

HEADER REC is running HEADER REC

FOCUS ASSIST was turned ON/OFF FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF

Time code was set to zero reset TC ZERO PRESET XSee page 45.

REC LOCK switch was turned ON/OFF REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED XSee page 18, 9 REC LOCK switch.

A REC command was sent from the IEEE1394

connector

TRIGGER TO HDV, TRIGGER TO DV

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor

and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

*1 The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. XSee page 86.

*2 Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 - 3 buttons. XSeepage86.

*3 Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is set to PRST (PRESET).

*4 “ ** ” depends on the video format.

Setting Status Contents of Indications

FF/REW button was pressed in CAMERA

mode

SWITCH TO VTR MODE

REC/VTR trigger button was pressed when

1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2]

menu screen was set to ON

1080I REC INVALID

Other Displays XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on pages 100-102.

XSee “Warnings and Responses” on page 106.

No. Item Contents

2VTR mode indication STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode)

REC : During recording

PLAY : During playback

FF : During fast forward

REW : During rewind

STL : During still picture playback mode

FWD : During playback in forward direction (FWD1: About ×2 speed, FWD2: About ×5 speed, FWD3:

About ×10 speed)

REV : During playback in reverse direction (REV1: About ×2 speed, REV2: About ×5 speed, REV3:

About ×10 speed)

STOP : Stop mode (Tape protect mode)

EJECT : Cassette being ejected

- - - : No tape loaded

3Indication of date and time Indicates the date and time.

Whether or not the date and time should be displayed as well as the display style are set on the TIME/

DATE menu.

LCD BRIGHT indication When the brightness of the monitor screen is adjusted with the LCD BRIGHT button, the date and time

indications and the VTR mode indication 2 are turned off and the LCD BRIGHT indicator is displayed.

(Example)

BRIGHT +5 •••••+•••••O

Numeric value: Any of –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5.

4Indication of Black operation B : Displayed when the black stretch or black compress settings are other than NORMAL.

5Indication of skin tone detail

color operation

SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON.

6Indication of Iris level opera-

tion

I : Displayed when the AE LEVEL setting is other than NORMAL

7Indication of FAW operation FAW : Indicated when Full Auto White Balance is ON.

8Gain operation indication * dB : Indicates gain value when gain is other modes than 0 dB and ALC.

9Indication of various function

operations

FOCUS : Displayed when the Focus Assist function is ON.

SKIN AREA : Blinks while the skin detail color area is displayed.

ALC : Displayed when ALC function alone is ON.

FAS : Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting function is ON.

S : Displayed when the shutter speed is a setting other than the default setting.

XSee page 86.

0Indication of DR-HD100 Oper-

ation

When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed.

[: DR-HD100 is connected (displays white)

[: Recording with DR-HD100 (displays red)

(For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

aAUX display Displays when in external image input mode. (AUX IN mode)

STATUS 1

In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items.

STATUS 1 Screen

External Image Input Mode (AUX IN)

DV-60I AUX

76b b

No. Item Contents

1VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the currently selected video format.

Allows you to select the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen. XSee page 77.

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

2Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits

(UB) indication

Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

Whether the time code or user’s bits should be shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the

LCD door.

3Synchronized display with an

external time code generator

Lights up when the time code generator of this device synchronizes with the time code input from the TC

IN terminal. Blinks when synchronization is unsuccessful. Turns off If there is no input signal.

4Remaining tape indication Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.

When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.

* The remaining tape indication is to be regarded only as a guide.

* When this device is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining

tape time appears.

5Voltage indication (Example) 12.2V: Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

Battery voltage and remaining battery are displayed. Select the display method in BATTERY INFO. on the

LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen. XSee page 91.

Anton Bauer battery: Voltage/remaining capacity (%)/remaining time

IDX Endura battery : Voltage/remaining capacity (%)

(Example) Time code TC 00 : 00 : 00 : 00

User’s bits UB FF EE DD 20

Colon (:) when non-drop frame mode

Dot (.) when drop frame mode

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor

and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

No. Item Contents

6Audio sampling frequency in-

dication

32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Audio

is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.)

48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K. (Audio

is recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.) When HDV format is set, 48K is displayed.

XSee page 87.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu.

7Audio level meter indication Displays the CH-1, CH-2 audio level meters.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu.

XSee page 91.

8Standard audio level indication The level at which audio is recorded on the tape is indicated by “O”.

–20 dB, –12 dB

XSee “AUDIO REF.LEVEL” on page 87.

9Iris indicator display M: Iris set higher than normal

b: Iris set to normal

N: Iris set lower than normal

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen.

XSee page 89.

0Iris F-value indication Indicates the F-number of the connected lens.

OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE

It is not displayed when the lens is removed. For some lenses, no display appears.

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen.

XSee page 89.

aFilter position indication Indicates the current filter position.

No display : FILTER OFF

ND1 : FILTER ND1 (1/4ND)

ND2 : FILTER ND2 (1/16ND)

The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the FILTER item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen.

XSee page 89.

bAudio Lock Indication Displayed when the audio signal is locked to the video signal.

cAUX display Displays when in external image input mode (AUX IN mode)

–20 dB –12 dB

CH-1 OOOOOOOOO\\\]

CH-2 OOOOOOOOO\\\]

STATUS 2

This screen displays the camera setup statuses.

Event display is not available while this screen is displayed.

* When SHUTTER DISP. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen is set to DEG, the shutter display for the frame rate in 24p or 25p mode is degrees.

STATUS 3

Displays a list of setting statuses for USER1, 2, and 3 as well as LENS RET item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen.

XSee page 86.

Events are not displayed while these statuses are being displayed.

STATUS 4

This screen only displays VTR mode indication, date and time, event display and alarm indications.

* Whether or not date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.

XSee “Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen” on page 42.

STATUS 2 Screen STATUS 3 Screen

Indication Indication Contents

FILE FILE F CAM1 [********], CAM2-4 [********], and EXT1 - 4 [********] * indicates SUB NAME XSee pages 100-102.

A F symbol is displayed when a menu setting read from LOAD FILE was changed.

The display disappears when the setting is saved using STORE FILE.

FULL AUTO ON, OFF

GAIN 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC

SHUTTER*(When STEP is selected)

OFF, 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

(When VARIABLE is selected)

1/24.01 - 1/10489.5

(Displayed when FAS or ALC mode is selected)

EEI

* The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format. XSee page 86.

WHT. BAL A[##00K], B[##00K], PRESET[##00K], FAW, MANUAL (Only when the remote control unit is used)

For A and B, ## represents 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, or 80. For PRESET, 32 or 56.

AE LEVEL –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3

FILTER OFF, ND1 [1/4ND], ND2 [1/16ND]

ZEBRA 60-70%, 70-80%, 85-95%, OVER 95%, OVER 100%

REMAIN Displays the remaining tape (minutes)

AUDIO Displays the audio sampling frequency and the audio level adjustment mode (Ex: 32K (CH1 Z CH2 a) Z (for AUTO

mode) a (for MANUAL mode)

Indication Indication Contents

SHUTTER (When STEP is selected)

360.0°, 180.0°, 172.8°, 150.0°, 144.0°, 135.0°, 120.0°, 105.0°, 90.0°, 75.0°, 60.0°, 45.0°, 30.0°, 22.5°, 11.2°

(When VARIABLE is selected)

24p: 0.82° to 359.4°, 25p: 0.85° to 359.4°

Indication Indication Contents

USER1

USER2

NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1 to 5, B.COMPRESS1 to 5, AE LEVEL+, AE LEVEL–, RET, LOAD FILE

USER3 NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1 to 5, B.COMPRESS1 to 5, RET, LOAD FILE

LENS RET RET, FOCUS ASSIST

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor

and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

Status Screen in VTR MODE

No. Item Contents

1VIDEO FORMAT display Displays the video format recorded on the tape when in VTR mode. Also displays the video format of the

HDV/DV input signal.

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

2Time code (TC) and user’s bits

(UB) display

Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode.

You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

You can select to display either the time code or the user’s bits using the TC DISPLAY switch in the LCD

door.

3Remaining tape time Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)

This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

* When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated.

When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.

* The remaining tape indication is to be used only as a guide.

* When this device is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining

tape time appears.

4Event display Displays messages related to VTR operations. XSee pages 106-108.

5Audio sampling frequency in-

dication

The audio sampling frequency used for the recording is displayed during playback.

(32 K, 48 K, 44.1 K)

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

6Audio level meter indication Displays the audio level meters during playback.

Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 91.

7VTR mode indication Indicates the VTR operation status

STBY, STOP, PLAY, REC, FF, REW, FWD, REV, STL, - - - (No tape loaded), SLOW: During variable play-

back in forward direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)

(SLOW+1: About ×0.1 speed, SLOW+2: About ×0.2 speed, SLOW+3: About ×0.5 speed)

During variable playback in reverse direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.)

(SLOW–1: About ×–0.1 speed, SLOW–2: About ×–0.2 speed, SLOW–3: About ×–0.5 speed)

Magnified Status Indications on the

LCD Monitor

The characters on the status screens can be showed alone

in magnified size on the LCD monitor.

1. Set the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen to ON. XSee page 92.

2. When the DISPLAY button is briefly pressed while the LCD monitor is displayed, the displayed contents change every time the

DISPLAY button is pressed.

MEMO

When characters indicating the status are displayed in

magnified size on the LCD monitor, the viewfinder display

the image.

No. Item Contents

8Time/Date indication Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind.

During recording in DV format, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed.

During recording in HDV format, the data of internal clock is displayed.

Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE

menu screen. XSee page 95.

When the date and time have not been set, the following indication appears.

- -/- -/- - - -: - -: - -

9Voltage indication (Example) 12.2V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.

Battery voltage and remaining battery are displayed. Select the display method in BATTERY INFO. on the

LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen XSee page 91.

Anton Bauer battery: Voltage/remaining capacity (%)/remaining time

IDX Endura battery : Voltage/remaining capacity (%)

0Audio Lock indication Displayed when the audio signal from DV recording or playback is locked to the video signal.

No. Item Contents

1Audio Lock Indicator Displayed during recording and playback when the audio signal is locked to the video signal.

2Time Code Generator Setting

Indicator

Indicates the set status of the TC GENE switch on the side section.

FREE : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-FREE RUN MODE.

RECR : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-REC RUN MODE.

REGN : TC GENE switch is set to REGEN MODE.

DUPL : There is 1394 input in VTR mode and TC DUPLI. menu is set to ON.

EXT : Displays when time code is input to the TC IN terminal.

(When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to EXTERNAL.)

3Drop/Non-drop Indicator Indicates the framing mode of the time code.

DF : Drop frame mode

NDF : Non-drop frame mode

4Synchronized display with an

external time code generator

Lights up when the time code generator of this device synchronizes with the time code input from the TC

IN terminal. Blinks when synchronization is unsuccessful. Turns off If there is no input signal.

5Indication of DR-HD100 Oper-

ation

When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed.

(For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

266S

DISPLAY button

Characters shown enlarged

Image and characters displayed

Only image displayed

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

Indications on the LCD Monitor

and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d)

Auto White Balance Indication

(Camera mode only)

The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation are dis-

played during the auto white balance adjustment operation.

XSee “White Balance Adjustment” on page 52.

Menu Setting Screen

Screen used for making various settings.

The Menu Setting Screen appears when the STATUS button is

pressed for 1 second or more.

XSee “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75.

Alarm Message Display

• The following alarm messages are displayed while the STA-

TUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STA-

TUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.

If an alarm is generated while the STATUS 2, 3 screen is

shown, the STATUS 0 screen returns to display the alarm.

XSeepage106.

• When an abnormality occurs in the VTR, a warning message

with an error code is displayed.

XSee pages 106-108.

Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only)

The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and CEN-

TER MARK item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen. XSeepage89.

In addition, the safety zone display is on or off depending on the REC item setting and the ASPECT item setting in the VIDEO FORMAT

menu screen, as shown below.

TOP MENU screen (Camera mode)

Alarm display area

SAFETY ZONE OFF 4:3 14:9 16:9 16:9+4:3

CENTER MARK - OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

REC ASPECT

Cannot be selected

DV-60I

DV-50I

DV-24P

DV-24PA

DV-25P

4:3

16:9

HDV-HD60P

HDV-HD50P

HDV-HD30P

HDV-HD25P

HDV-HD24P

[16:9]

Switching between the LCD Screen

and Viewfinder Display

When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to

OFF, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as

shown below.

MEMO

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-

finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2

seconds.

• After you set up the function that switches the display

between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding

down the DISPLAY button, the display mode is cancelled

by the LCD monitor open/close and normal/inverted

operations.

• If the LCD monitor is closed inside this device with the

screen in the normal display orientation, holding down

the DISPLAY button does not work.

When the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF[4/4] menu is set to

ON, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as

shown below.

MEMO

• Press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to switch the

LCD screen display ON and OFF.

• The viewfinder screen is always displayed.

SAFETY ZONE 2.35:1CE 2.35:1CH

CENTER MARK OFF ON OFF ON

DV-60I

DV-50I

DV-24P

DV-24PA

DV-25P

4:3 Cannot be selected

16:9

HDV-HD60P

HDV-HD50P

HDV-HD30P

HDV-HD25P

HDV-HD24P

[16:9]

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

LCD Closed Normal LCD OFF ON

Inverted LCD ON OFF

LCD Open Normal LCD ON OFF

Inverted LCD ON OFF

LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display

LCD Closed Normal LCD OFF ON

Inverted LCD ON ON

LCD Open Normal LCD ON ON

Inverted LCD ON ON

DISPLAY button

Normal LCD

Inverted LCD

LCD open 40° or

more LCD close less

than 40°

PREPARATIONS

Basic System

*1An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 × 5.5BRMU or S14 × 7.3B12/U zoom lens.

Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990).

For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer.

MACRO

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

CALLTALLY

INTERCOM

LEVEL

FULL AUTO F1

SHUTTER

GAIN

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-P210

Shoulder Belt

Earphone

Microphone XLR 3P

Focus Manual Unit

*1 HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)

HZ-FM15 (CANON)

1/3 Zoom Lens

Th13 × 3.5BRMU (FUJINON)

Wide Converter

WCV-82SC

Focus Manual Unit

Zoom Servo Unit

HZ-ZS13B

1/2 Zoom Lens

S14 × 7.3B12U (FUJINON)

S17 × 6.6BRM (FUJINON)

S20 × 6.4B12U (FUJINON)

YH16 × 7K12U (CANON)

YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON)

2/3 Zoom Lens

Microphone

1/3 Zoom Lens

Th16 × 5.5BRMU (FUJINON)

(Excluding the CHU/CHE model)

GY-HD250/GY-HD251

Standard Package

Mount Converter

(1/2r1/3): ACM-12

(2/3r1/3): ACM-17

Carrying Case

GY-HD250/GY-HD251

SD Memory Card

XLR 4P

AC Adapter AC

Tripod

Dolly

Composite Cable

RCA pin

Audio Cable

RCA pin

Headset

DT109 (Beyerdynamic)

IEEE1394 Cable

6P-6P

Monitor

DV VTR

Non-linear Editing System

BR-HD50

Tripod Base (U model only)

For GY-HD251

Anton Bauer

Battery

Remote Control Unit

RM-LP55/RM-LP57

IDX

Battery Charger

HDD Unit

DR-HD100

Component Cable

BNC

View Finder

VF-P400

View Finder

DM-3106 (Astrodesign)

V-R70P-HAD (Marshall Electronics)

GY-HD250: Gold Mount

GY-HD251: V Mount

Battery mount

Monitor

Camera Remote Control Unit

RM-P210

HD-SDI Cable

BNC

Monitor

Studio Kit

KA-HD250

IDX (Endura)

Battery

Anton Bauer

Battery Charger

For GY-HD250

Attaching the Zoom Lens

1. Loosen the mount ring.

2. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the

mount.

3. Tighten the mount ring.

4. Connect the cable connector.

5. Clamp the lens cable.

CAUTION

• Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete

tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed

back focus.

• Set the GY-HD250/GY-HD251’s power switch to “OFF”

before the zoom lens is attached or detached.

Attaching the Microphone

(Provided)

Connect the provided microphone to the microphone holder.

Provided microphone is a phantom microphone.

1. Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to

loosen it and open the microphone holder.

2. Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

Place the microphone toward the front to prevent it from

interfering with the cassette cover.

3. Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to

secure the microphone.

4. Connect the microphone cable to the INPUT1 or INPUT2

input connector on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

5. Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.

6. Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a

phantom microphone.

XSee page 56.

How to Attach the View-

finder

1. To attach the viewfinder, slide it in the direction of the

arrow.

2. Set the viewfinder to a comfortable position and then turn

the slide mounting ring and mount.

To take off the viewfinder, pull the knob in the direction of

the arrow as you slide the viewfinder.

Hole

Clamp

1. 3. Knob 2. Microphone

Microphone

holder

5. Clamp

4. INPUT1, 2 connector

Knob

Taking off the viewfinder

2. Slide mounting ring

PREPARATIONS

About the Viewfinder Cable

Attach the viewfinder cable to the clamp 7 on page 14.

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to

attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure below.

• Attach the core filter (black) as close to this device as pos-

sible, as shown in the figure.

Inserting an SD Memory

Card

By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menu

settings and camera settings for GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

Check that the POWER switch is OFF.

Inserting an SD Memory Card

1. Open the SD memory card cover.

2. Face the cutout end of the SD memory card inward and

insert it in the direction of the arrow.

CAUTION

Be sure not to touch the metal connector area of the SD

memory card.

3. Close the SD memory card cover.

Taking out the SD memory card

1. Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow.

• The SD memory card comes out slightly.

2. Pull the SD memory card straight out.

About SD Memory Cards

• When you use an SD memory card that was either just

purchased or formatted on a device other than GY-HD250/

GY-HD251, format it on GY-HD250/GY-HD251.

XSee page 102.

Recommended SD memory cards

Panasonic: 16 MB to 2 GB

• You can write-protect the card so that saved files are not

mistakenly erased. Set the switch on the side of the SD

memory card to the “LOCK” position.

MEMO

SDHC-compliant memory cards cannot be used with this

device.

Core filter (black)

SD memory card cover

Cutout

LOCK switch

Attaching the Tripod Base

(Provided only for U model)

Use the provided tripod base to place the camera on a tri-

pod. (U model only)

1. Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that

balances this device most optimally.

2. While pushing the safety lever, pull the lock lever toward

the front until the front mount clip clicks into place.

3. Place this device on the tripod base by aligning the rear

base mount of this device with the pin on the tripod base.

4. Hold the camera on the top and slide forward so that the

base mount of the camera is locked by the front mount

clip of this device as it clicks into place.

CAUTION

• The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the

tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base

mount of this device. Therefore, after mounting, make

sure that these parts are engaged properly.

• When moving this device mounted on a tripod, any

impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause

this device to become detached and to drop from the tri-

pod.

Be sure to remove this device from the tripod before

transporting it.

1. Tripod mounting holes

Front mount clip

2. Safety lever

3. Pin

Lock lever

4. Front base mount

3. Rear base mount

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PREPARATIONS

AC Operation

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is operable with AC power supply

or battery pack.

Use the AC adapter as the AC power supply.

1. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF,

connect the DC cable to the DC OUTPUT connector of

the AC adapter and the DC INPUT connector of the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251 as shown in the illustration.

• To lessen the amount of unnecessary radio waves

emitted, attach a provided Clamp filter near both ends

of the DC cable as shown in the diagram.

2. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to

ON. Power is supplied to the VTR section and the cam-

era.

CAUTION

• Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording

is being performed.

• Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in

the power source voltage, power sources generating

noise, such as ripples or power sources with lower volt-

age.

Charging the Built-in Battery

The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date

and time and the time code data.

The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is connected to a power supply, but it

gradually discharges while the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is dis-

connected from a power supply. The battery will be fully dis-

charged when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is not used for

about three months, in which case the set date and time and

time code data are reset.

In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the

date and time and time code data again.

However, it is possible to use the GY-HD250/GY-HD251

even if the built-in battery is discharged but the date and time

and time code data cannot be recorded.

How to charge the built-in battery

1. Connect the AC adapter to the GY-HD250/GY-HD251

and an AC outlet or mount a charged battery on the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251.

2. Set the POWER switch on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to

“ON” or “OFF” (charging takes places with the POWER

switch set to either of the positions).

3. Leave the equipment in this condition for about 4 hours.

• The built-in battery will remain charged for about 3

months after being charged for about 4 hours.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

DC INPUT

AC adapter

DC OUTPUT

DC cable

Clamp filter

Battery Operation

The attachable battery varies depending on location.

Recommended batteries

U model: Dionic 90 (Anton Bauer)

E model: Endura-7 (IDX)

CAUTION

Use only the recommended batteries.

If a heavy battery is used, the battery may fall out depend-

ing on the way the HD camera recorder is used.

GY-HD250U

Use an Anton Bauer battery.

Attaching the Battery

1. Align the battery guide pins (three places) with the bat-

tery adapter guide holes and insert straight. Battery will

not be properly attached if guide pins are not straight.

2. Slide the battery towards the Cassette cover side panel

until it clicks.

• The battery is attached.

Removing the Battery

Slide the battery towards you (LCD screen side panel) while

holding down the release lever, and pull away from the

device to remove the battery.

GY-HD251E

Use an IDX (Endura) battery.

Attaching the Battery

1. Face the battery terminals down and align the battery V-

mount with the battery adapter V-mount attachment.

2. Slide the battery down until it clicks and locks.

• The battery is attached.

Removing the Battery

Slide the battery up while holding down the lock release but-

ton to remove the battery.

Release lever

Cassette cover

side panel

Guide

holes (×3)

LCD screen

side panel

Guide pins

Battery pack

(trim pack)

Release lever

Battery

V-mount

attachment V-mount

Release button

Battery

PREPARATIONS

Battery Operation

(Cont’d)

Precautions for the Battery Opera-

tion

• Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking

place.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operat-

ing with a battery pack.

The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is con-

nected or disconnected while operating with a battery

pack.

• The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is

disconnected.

• Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio sig-

nal are muted.

• When operation is continued with DC input after the bat-

tery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER

switch to OFF after the DC power is applied. Then switch

ON again.

• If the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is left with the battery pack

attached, a small amount of power is consumed even if

the POWER switch on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is set to

OFF.

Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251

is not going to be used.

Remaining Battery Power Display

When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the

following warnings will be generated.

Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor

When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS

2, 3 screen in the Camera mode)

• Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE displayed.

FRONT and BACK TALLY lamp on camera: Blinks

Monitoring loudspeaker and PHONES jack: Alarm sound

MEMO

• After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 automatically stops operation if

the battery power operation is continued.

• When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining

battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STA-

TUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BAT-

TERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen to

CAPA% or TIME to display the remaining battery. When

using the IDX Endura battery, the remaining capacity (%)

can be displayed. XSee page 91.

Operating Time with Battery Pack

When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approxi-

mate continuous operating time is as follows

• Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of

the battery pack, charging conditions and the operating

environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the above

for approximate reference times.

• Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environ-

ment.

• Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and

LCD are used frequently.

Precautions for the Battery Pack

• When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a

cool, dry place.

Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be

subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a

car, etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten

service life.

• When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty,

the operating time will be shortened.

• If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even imme-

diately after recharging, the service life of the battery pack

is nearly finished.

Purchase a new battery pack.

Recharging

• Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it.

Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could

result in reduced battery capacity.

• If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete

recharging, or recharging without discharging, once dis-

charge the battery pack completely, then recharge it to

restore the battery capacity.

• If the battery pack is recharged with its internal tempera-

ture raised immediately after use, recharging may not be

performed completely.

• Perform charging in an environment where the tempera-

ture is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 20°C (68°F)

to 25°C (77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging.

If the environment is too cold, charging may not complete.

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C (77°F))

Dionic 90

(U model)

Approx. 3.2 hours

Endura-7

(E model)

Approx. 2.5 hours

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Turning the Power ON

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

This device turns on in Camera mode.

The operation differs according to whether this device is in

the Camera mode or in the VTR mode.

The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR button.

When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays

the following statuses.

Camera mode

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the Camera mode. The

camera image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD

monitor. When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record-standby mode

automatically. “STBY” is displayed in the VTR operation

mode indication area of the LCD monitor and/or in the

viewfinder. In this condition, press the REC/VTR trigger

button to start recording.

* Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.

Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP

button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indica-

tor to indicate “STOP”.

VTR mode

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the VTR mode. The

camera image will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251 enters the stop mode.

“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication

area of the LCD monitor and/or in the viewfinder.

HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector.

Turning the Power OFF

1. Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the record-standby or

STOP mode.

2. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

3. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC

INPUT connector. (When the camera is not going to be

used for a longer period.)

CAUTION

• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is

taking place.

Confirm that the “STBY” or “STOP” indication is shown in

the VTR operation mode indication area before the

power is turned off.

Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF

during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning

the power on again.

• Always set the POWER switch to OFF before discon-

necting the power supply.

Do not remove the battery pack or turn AC adapter OFF

while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.

While the mode is being switched : Flashing

In VTR mode : Lit

In Camera mode : Off

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Loading/Unloading the

Cassette

Cassette Loading

Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.

• To record, slide the switch on the back for use in prevent-

ing accidental erasure to the “REC” side.

• Remove any the tape slack before loading.

1. Turn the POWER switch ON.

2. Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of this device to

the side.

The videocassette cover opens automatically and a vid-

eocassette tape can be inserted.

3. Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder.

With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the

back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center

back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go.

4. Carefully push the center (“Push here” sticker) of the vid-

eocassette cover in the direction of the arrow as far as it

will go to close it.

• After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds

until recording can begin or this device can enter

STOP mode.

If the power is on, the modes are as shown below.

Unloading the Cassette

1. Turn the POWER switch to ON.

2. When this device is in shooting standby mode or stop

mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until

the videocassette cover opens completely.

• The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes.

A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is

ejected.

3. The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens.

• Take out the videocassette tape.

4. Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in

the direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.

CAUTION

• When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly

as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed

properly, it becomes half-locked and this device cannot

function.

If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in

again as far as it will go to lock it.

• The videocassette cover does not open during recording

even if you slide the EJECT switch.

• Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long

time.

Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage.

• Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the

eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will

cause damage.

• When you close the videocassette cover, do not press

the black area of the inner cover.

MODE REC/SAVE switch

REC SAVE

Camera Record-standby mode STOP mode

REC INHIBIT is displayed

on the LCD monitor and in

the viewfinder.

VTR STOP mode

REC/SAVE

switch Tape window

EJECT switch

Cassette holder

Videocassette cover Inner cover

Setting and Displaying the

Date and Time

The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Pow-

ered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data

continue to count even when the power is switched off.

• The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accor-

dance with the settings made on the menu screen.

Setting the Date and Time Style

The date and time are set on the menu screen.

When setting while observing on a monitor connected to the

connector, set the ANALOG OUT CHAR. item or SDI OUT

CHAR. item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen to ON.

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

2. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to dis-

play the TOP MENU screen.

3. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

TC/UB/CLOCK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial

in the direction of the camera body.

• The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen appears.

4. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

TIME/DATE item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The TIME/DATE menu screen appears.

• Set the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu

screen to ON.

5. Make settings on the TIME/DATE menu screen. (This

includes display style, etc.)

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.

2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and

then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting area stops blinking and the setting is

entered.

MEMO

The TIME STYLE, SEC DISPLAY, DATE STYLE and TIME

SHIFT items can also be set and changed after the date

and time have been set.

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STATUS button

DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the

date.

YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day)

MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year)

DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year)

TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12-

hour or 24-hour clock system.

SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of

seconds should be displayed on the

screen.

TIME SHIFT : Adds time to the built-in clock (time

compensation) and displays it. The

adjusted time is also recorded on the

tape.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

TIME/DATE menu screen

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Setting and Displaying the Date

and Time (Cont’d)

Setting the Date and Time

1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen.

Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DATE

menu screen.

2. Set the date and time.

The blinking digit is the one to be set.

1When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit

moves to the next digit.

2When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the

blinking digit changes.

When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value

becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value

becomes smaller.

3Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to

set the day, month, year, hours, minutes.

The digits indicating seconds cannot be set.

4Press the SHUTTER dial in sync with a time signal to

enter the date and time precisely.

3. When all the settings are completed, rotate the SHUT-

TER dial to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item,

and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The TIME/DATE menu screen returns.

4. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following

methods.

Press the STATUS button

Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the

EXIT item on the TOP MENU screen before pressing the

SHUTTER dial.

Displaying the Time and Date on the

Screen

Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the

screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE

menu screen.

1. Display the TIME/DATE menu screen.

Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU

screen.

2Select the TIME/DATE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

2. Set the TIME/DATE menu screen.

Display of date and time in the various operation modes.

TIME/DATE menu screen

Date

Time (Hour:Min)

CLOCK ADJUST menu screen

• DISPLAY item : Sets whether or not date and time

should be displayed.

Set to ON to display the indications.

• DISPLAY MODE

item

: Sets the video output mode in

which date and time should be dis-

played.

BARS :

Displayed when outputting the color

bar.

CAM : Displayed when outputting the color

camera image.

BARS+CAM :

Date and time are always displayed.

• DISPLAY

STYLE item

: Sets the style in which the date and

time are displayed.

DATE+TIME : Date and time are displayed.

DATE : Date only is displayed.

TIME : Time only is displayed.

In Camera mode : The date and time of the internal

clock are displayed.

In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the

tape are displayed.

In VTR stop mode : The last read date and time values

are displayed.

When an HDV/DV sig-

nal is input from the

IEEE1394 connector

: The date and time of the DV input

are displayed in DV format. The

date and time of the internal clock

are displayed in HDV format.

Date Time

Displaying Time Code

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records SMPTE-standard

(NTSC) or EBU-standard (PAL) time codes and user’s bits.

In the play mode or the record mode, the reproduced time

codes or user’s bits are shown on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

• Time code generator data is output from the [TC OUT] ter-

minal or [HD/SD-SDI] terminal.

The time codes or user’s bits can be shown on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as fol-

lows. (Status screen)

Setting

1. Set the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen to

ON.

• Time codes or user’s bit data are displayed on the

STATUS screen.

2. Whether time codes or user’s bit data should be dis-

played is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the

LCD door.

Displayed Time Code/User’s Bit

• When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

is set to INTERNAL, values from the built-in time code

generator is displayed.

• When TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

is set to EXTERNAL, values from the external time code

generator connected to the [TC IN] terminal is displayed.

• When TC DUPLI. on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is

set to ON in IEEE1394 input mode, values input in the

[IEEE1394] terminal is displayed.

• Values recorded on the tape are displayed for PLAY

mode.

Time code input entered the

IEEE1394 connector

Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or stop

mode displays the DV input time code data or user’s bit data

from the IEEE1394 connector on the STATUS screen.

To return to display of the original time code or user’s bit,

press the STOP button. (Display of the normal time code or

user’s bit is also restored by performing VTR operation.)

MEMO

• To use input time code data from the IEEE1394 terminal,

set TCG SOURCE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen to INTERNAL.

• To record HDV/DV input time code and user’s bit from

the IEEE1394 connector, set the TC DUPLI. item on the

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to ON.

XSee page 93.

• To maintain the continuity of time code data, use with the

TC GENE. switch set to REGEN mode when recording

HDV/DV input signal from the IEEE1394 connector.

• There is no time code display for HDV input.

CAUTION

A time code with a duration of more than 2 hours may not

be displayed correctly by DV components for general con-

sumer use, as some of these lack the capability to display

longer time codes.

TC : Time codes are displayed.

UB : User’s bit data is displayed.

Time code indication

(Example)

Time code indication

00:00:00:00

User’s bits indication

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DTCG : The time code data from the IEEE1394 connector

DUBG : The user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Presetting and Recording

of Time Code

The time codes from the internal time code generator can be

recorded at the time of recording scenes.

• The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on

whether the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT

menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”.

There are two ways to preset the time code.

• Set from the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

• Set in the LCD screen without opening the menu screen.

This section explains how to set from the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

* See page 46 for instructions of setting from the LCD

screen.

Menu and switch settings to set the time code preset are the

same as the settings below.

Setting

To preset the Time Code, make the following settings.

TC GENE. switch

Set to REC or FREE.

Set the TCG SOURCE item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen to INTERNAL.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30)

Use the DROP FRAME item to select the framing mode

for the time code generator.

MEMO

Drop frame/Non-drop frame mode

In the NTSC system, the actual number of frames per 1

second is approximately 29.97 frames, but per time code

30 frames are processed. To compensate for this differ-

ence, the mode called “drop mode” drops frame 00 and 01

for every minute not divisible by 10.

The “non-drop frame mode” is when no frames are dropped

and the actual time shift neglected.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 50/25)

Whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded can be

selected with the UB REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

REC : The data preset in the time code generator

runs only during recording.

Use this setting if it is necessary to record

continual time codes across different scenes.

* However, approximately ±1-frame varia-

tions may occur in scene accuracy.

FREE : The time code starts to run from the time it is

preset in the time code generator.

DROP : The time code generator’s running method is

set the drop frame mode.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on

the recording time.

NON

DROP

: The time code generator’s running method is

set to the non drop frame mode.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on

the number of frames.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

(FRAME RATE: 60/30)

Framing mode:

Drop frame/

Non-drop setting

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

(FRAME RATE: 50/25)

Presetting time code data

The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

1. Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU

screen.

2. Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

TC PRESET, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The first digit of the time code blinks.

The blinking digit is the one to be set.

2When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit

changes.

3When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the

blinking digit changes.

When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value

becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value

becomes smaller.

4Repeat the procedure described in 2 and 3 above to

set the desired value for all digits.

5After setting the frame digit, press the SHUTTER dial to

make EXECUTE blink. The setting values are con-

firmed when the SHUTTER dial is pressed again.

To cancel the setting, select CANCEL and press the

SHUTTER dial.

3. When all the digits are set

• Press the STATUS button to return to the normal

screen

• Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER

dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

Presetting user’s bit data

The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on

the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

The method for setting is the same as the method for setting

the time code described on the left.

• The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alpha-

betic letters from 0 to F for each digit.

• To record user’s bit data, set the UB REC item to ON (Only

when set to FRAME RATE 50/25).

CAUTION

It is not possible to set all the digits of the user’s bit data to

“F”.

Reading of the data during playback will not be possible for

an all-F setting.

Zero-resetting the Time Code or

User’s Bit Data

This is performed with the TC or UB PRESET item on the

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Performed separately for the

time code and the user’s bit data.)

1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

TC or UB PRESET item, and then press the SHUTTER

dial.

2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select ZERO PRESET as the

setting value, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO

When a menu screen is not being displayed, you can zero

reset the time code data by simultaneously holding down

the USER2 button and the STOP button for about 1 sec-

ond.

Time code (hour, min, sec, frame)

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Presetting the Time Code

from the LCD Screen

The time code can be preset directly from the LCD screen

without opening the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

CAUTION

PRESET mode is not available in the following.

• TCG SOURCE item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

is set to EXTERNAL.

• TC GENE. switch is set to REGEN.

• TC DUPLI. item in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is

set to ON.

• Menu screen is displayed.

• RECORDING mode is active.

• Switching to CAM/VTR mode (When VTR indicator is

blinking).

Setting

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

• Set TCG SOURCE to INTERNAL.

• Set framing of the time code generator in DROP

FRAME. (When set to FRAME RATE 60/30)

• Set to enable/disable user’s bit recording in UB REC.

(When set to FRAME RATE 50/25)

Set the TC GENE switch to REC or FREE.

MEMO

See page 44 for details on the above settings.

Set the TC DISPLAY switch.

Set to TC to preset time code and UB to preset user’s bit.

Operation

This section describes presetting of the time code.

1. In Standby or Stop mode, press the USER1 button for

about 2 seconds while holding down the STATUS button.

• The current time code generator data is displayed in

enlarged display mode on the LCD screen. The hour

digit starts blinking.

2. Press the USER2 button to reset all data.

• Data becomes “00:00:00:00” and the hour digit starts

blinking.

3. Set the time code (hour, minute, second and frame).

The blinking digit can be set.

1Turn the SHUTTER dial to change the value of the

blinking digit. Turn the SHUTTER dial up to increase the

value and down to decrease the value.

2Press the SHUTTER dial to change the blinking digit.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 and continue setting for each

row.

4. Press the USER3 button to confirm the setting data.

• The LCD screen returns to the original screen.

Presetting User’s Bit

You can specify the user’s bit with a number or character

between 0 - F.

CAUTION

All digits of user’s bit cannot be set to F.

If all digits are set to F and read, user’s bit is deemed as

undefined during playback.

Aborting Preset Operation

While presetting, press the USER1 button while holding

down the STATUS button.

• Preset operation stops and the LCD screen returns to

the original screen.

CAUTION

Preset operation is terminated in the following.

• TC DISPLAY switch is changed

• CAM/VTR mode switch is changed

• VTR operations are performed

USER1, USER2, and USER3 presetting in the SWITCH

MODE menus screen is not available when the Time Code

Preset screen is displayed.

The time code preset screen is displayed on the LCD

screen or viewfinder. It will not be output from the VIDEO

OUT terminal.

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

SHUTTER

ND FILTER

OFF

USER 1 button USER 2 button USER 3 button

SHUTTER dial

STATUS button

Blink

Recording Time Codes in

Continuation of Time

Codes Recorded on Tape

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 also incorporates a time code

reader. Therefore, when this device enters record mode from

record-standby mode, it can read the time code data

recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation

of the existing data.

The recorded user’s bit data are identical to the user’s bit

date recorded on tape.

* However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in

scene accuracy.

To enable this function, set the time code related switches as

follows before starting recording.

Setting

• Set TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to

INTERNAL.

• Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN.

• Set TC DUPLI. item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

to OFF.

MEMO

The time code framing mode automatically becomes the

mode (drop frame or non drop frame) already recorded on

the tape.

Playing Back Time Code

This device features a time code reader. During playback,

the time code or user’s bit data recorded on the tape is dis-

played on the LCD screen or viewfinder status screen.

• When the [PB/PR/TC] switch is set to TC, the playback

time code is output from the [PB/TC OUT] terminal (Only in

VTR mode).

• When HD/SD-SDI OUT of the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu

screen is set to ON, the playback time code is output from

the [HD/SD-SDI] terminal.

MEMO

• During playback, if a portion of tape without recording

time code runs through, the time code stops running.

Playback continues.

• When a tape with a time code that is longer than two

hours is played on home-use DV equipment, time code

may not be played properly on some models.

About Time Code Mode

Camera mode

VTR mode/IEEE1394 input mode

*IEEE1394 TC SLAVE mode is performed with special operations. XSee page 48.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu TC GENE. switch

TCG SOURCE item FREE REC REGEN

INTERNAL TC PRESET mode TC REGENE mode

EXTERNAL EXT TC mode

TC/UB/CLOCK menu TC GENE. switch

TCG SOURCE item TC DUPLI. item FREE REC REGEN

INTERNAL OFF IEEE1394 TC

SLAVE mode*

TC PRESET mode TC REGENE mode

ON IEEE1394 TC DUPLI. mode

EXTERNAL OFF EXT TC mode

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Synchronizing with the

Time Code of the IEEE1394

(DV)-Connected Master Unit

You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchro-

nized with the time code in the signal input from the IEEE1394 terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code

generator continues to run even if the IEEE1394 cable is disconnected.

You can use the GY-HD250U, GY-HD251E, GY-HD110U, or

GY-HD111E as a slave unit.

Connections

Connect the master unit and the slave unit with an IEEE1394

cable.

Settings and Operations

• Master unit (GY-HD100U/GY-HD100E/GY-HD101E/GY-

HD110U/GY-HD110E/GY-HD111E/GY-HD250U/GY-

HD251E)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left side to [DV].

2. Set to Camera mode.

3. Set the recording format to DV-60I or DV50I.

4. Set the TC GENE. switch to [FREE].

• Slave unit (GY-HD250U/GY-HD251E/GY-HD110U/GY-

HD111E)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left side to [DV].

2. Set to VTR mode.

Check that the camera image from the master unit is input.

Set TCG SOURCE in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to

INTERNAL. (GY-HD250U, GY-HD251E)

5. Set the TC GENE. switch to [FREE] and the TC DISPLAY

switch to [TC].

6. Set to STOP mode or EJECT mode.

7. Press the STOP button for 1 second.

• The DV input time code data from the IEEE1394 termi-

nal is displayed in the status display. (When status is in

magnified size, characters are displayed.)

8. Press the USER1 button to begin slave lock.

(To skip slave lock, press the USER3 button and clear

the status display.)

9. Check that the time code that is synchronized with the

master unit is running.

10.Disconnect the IEEE1394 cable.

11.The slave unit finally returns to Camera mode.

MEMO

Slave lock cannot be performed in the following

instances.

• Slave unit is in CAMERA mode

• Slave unit is in VTR mode and there is no DV signal

• The TC GENE. switch on the slave unit is not set to

FREE

• HDV format

If slave lock is performed in DV format and is then

switched to HDV format, frame digit may deviate.

If power is turned off, slave lock is disabled. Perform

slave lock operation again.

Slave lock cannot be performed for UB (User’s bit).

If the frame rate for the master unit and slave unit is not

synchronized, it will not run properly. Synchronize frame

rate before using.

If DROP/NON DROP is not synchronized, it will not run

properly. Synchronize DROP/NON DROP before using.

MACRO

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

MACRO

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

Master unit Slave unit

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394 terminal IEEE1394 terminalSlide the IEEE1394

switch to the [DV] side.

Slide the IEEE1394

switch to the [DV] side.

DTCG

TC SLAVE LOCK ?

EXECUTE USER1

00 : 00 : 00 : 00

CANCEL USER3

Status display

Synchronizing with an Exter-

nal Time Code Generator

Synchronize the built-in time code generator with the

SMPTE/EBU-compliant LTC time code, which is input from

the [TC IN] terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the

built-in time code generator continues to run even if external

time code are not input.

Connection

Input external synchronization signal to the external time

code generator and the GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal of this

device.

Use BB signals or Tri-sync HD signals as the external syn-

chronization signals.

CAUTION

When the power switch is turned on while the external syn-

chronization signal is input, a vertical vibration occurs for a

few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

Input SMPTE/EBU-compliant LTC time code signal to the

PB/TC IN terminal.

Setting

Set the [GENLOCK/AUX IN] switch to GENLOCK.

Set the [PBPR/TC] switch to TC.

Set TCG SOURCE in the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen to

EXTERNAL.

Set the LCD screen or viewfinder to STATUS 1 screen dis-

play.

Or set the LCD screen to enlarged status display screen.

XSee page 29.

Operation

1. Set the external time code generator and operate it.

• The built-in time code generator synchronizes with the

input external time code data.

“L” lights up in the STATUS 1 screen of LCD screen or

viewfinder. ”L” also lights up when the LCD screen is in

enlarged character display.

• “L” blinks when the time code cannot be synchronized.

2. The built-in time code generator continues to run even if

the external time code generator is disconnected after

synchronization.

CAUTION

• If a time code generator is connected or disconnected

during recording, servo lock will be disturbed.

• The user's bit data range for an input external time code

generator is 00 00 00 00 to FF FF FF FE.

When FF FF FF FF is entered, FF FF FF FE is recorded.

When connecting multiple devices and assigning one

as the master unit and others as slave units

If there is only one slave unit, connect as shown below.

If there are multiple slave units, input external synchroniza-

tion signals to all GENLOCK/AUX IN terminals from the syn-

chronization signal generator.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

Synchronization signal

generator

Synchronization signal

LTC time code

External time code

generator

Synchronization signal

TC IN

GENLOCK

GENLOCK/AUX IN switch

PBPR/TC switch

STATUS 1 screen

Lights up

Enlarged display screen

Lights up

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

Master unit

VIDEO OUT

Slave unit

TC IN

TC OUT

GENLOCK IN

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Screen Adjustment

LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be

adjusted.

Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the

LCD monitor

• With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD

door.

• It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in down-

ward direction.

When turned 180° upward direction, the LCD monitor can

be viewed from the lens side (vertically inverted image).

Adjusting the LCD monitor

• PEAKING:

Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor.

• LCD BRIGHT:

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen.

XSee page 90.

• LCD MIRROR MODE:

Sets the LCD monitor to display mirrored images when

shooting facing the subject.

Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen.

XSee page 92.

• LCD CONTRAST:

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD monitor.

• BLACK & WHITE:

Sets the LCD monitor and viewfinder to black and white

display.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Direction of the Viewfinder

Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.

Diopter Adjustment

Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen

image is clearly visible.

Adjustment of the Viewfinder Screen

• PEAKING:

Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder

screen.

•VF BRIGHT:

Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen.

XSee page 92.

• VF CONTRAST:

Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.

•BLACK & WHITE:

Sets the LCD monitor and viewfinder to black and white

display.

MEMO

The screen size of the viewfinder can be changed by

selecting the desired size with the ASPECT item on the

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen (4:3 or 16:9).

CH-2

CH-1

AUDIO SELECT

MANU

AUTO

LCD BRIGHT

DISPLAY

FREE

REGEN

GENE.

REC

CAM/VTR

PEAKING volume

LCD BRIGHT

button

LCD lock release lever

180° up 90° down

Eyepiece focusing ring

VF BRIGHT volume

Eyepiece

PEAKING volume

Sliding securing ring

Viewfinder mount base

Back Focus Adjustment

It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached

for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the

telephoto and wide-angle positions.

• It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more

than 3 meters from the camera.

The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star

chart.

1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual).

2. Set the zoom mode to M (Manual).

3. Open the iris by turning the iris ring.

If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a

darker place.

4. Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum tele-

photo position.

5. Bring the subject into focus.

6. Set the lens to maximum wide-angle.

7. Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob.

8. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for

the best possible focus.

9. Repeat steps 4. through 8. about three times for fine

adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the

telephoto position and the wide-angle position.

10.Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the

ring.

Siemens star chart

34, 6 5

2 7, 8, 10

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

White Balance Adjustment

Since the color of light (color temperature) varies depending on

the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white balance

when the main light source illuminating the subject changes.

White Balance Adjustment

Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored

in memories AUTO A and AUTO B.

Adjustment procedure

1. Set the following switches.

• Set the POWER switch to ON.

• Set the IRIS mode switch of the lens to A (Auto).

• Set the FULL AUTO switch to OFF.

2. Set the ND filter switch according to the current lighting.

3. Set the WHT.BAL switch to A or B.

4. Place a white object near the center of the screen under

the same lighting conditions as the target subject and

zoom in to fill the screen with white.

5. Press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button.

“AUTO WHITE A, B OPERATION” is displayed in the view-

finder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit operates.

When correct white balance is obtained, the approximate

color temperature is displayed together with “AUTO

WHITE A, B OK” for about 5 seconds.

MEMO

Fine-tune red and blue to match the white adjusted in white

balance in WHITE PAINT<R>/<B> on the WHITE BAL-

ANCE menu screen. XSee page 85.

Error messages

If the adjustment ends abnormally, an error message, as

described below, blinks for about 5 seconds.

• NG: OBJECT (Improper object)

Displayed when there is not enough white color on an

object or the color temperature is not suitable.

Replace the color temperature conversion filter or use

another white object and re-adjust the white balance.

• ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination)

Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumi-

nation and then re-adjust the white balance.

• ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination)

Displayed when the light is excessively bright. Decrease

the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance.

CAUTION

• Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as

metal, etc., as this may result in improper white balance

adjustment.

• The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot pro-

vide optimum white balance with a subject outside the

FAW adjustment range, for example when it contains

only a single color or not enough white color.

• The accuracy of the FAW (Full Auto White balance) is

inferior to that of the Auto white balance.

• When the power is turned on with the FAW mode

selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjust-

ment to be completed.

Do not shoot within this interval.

Full Auto White Balance (FAW)

The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automati-

cally as the lighting condition changes.

This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the

white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in

and out of places under different lighting conditions.

Setting procedure

The FAW function can be activated with the FAW item on

the SWITCH MODE menu screen. The FAW function can

be allocated to one of the white balance switching

switches A, B, or PRESET.

XSee page 86.

Iris mode switch (7 on page 10)

ND filter

WHT.BAL

switch

POWER switch

AWB button

During operation Result message

Improper object Insufficient illumination

Excessive illumination

White Shading Adjustment

It is necessary to perform this adjustment to the camera

when attaching a lens that is different from the previously

attached lens.

Even if white balance is achieved in the middle of the screen,

it may not be achieved at the top and bottom of the screen.

Greens and magentas may be colored. This is due to char-

acteristics of the lens. Correcting this phenomenon is called

White Shading Adjustment.

Perform this after adjusting white balance.

White shading adjustment is performed on the WHITE BAL-

ANCE menu screen.

Adjustment procedure

1. White balance the camera.

2. Set the camera's lens controls as follows:

a. Set the IRIS opening to F4 or higher number.

b. In the case of a zoom lens set the ZOOM at the center

of its range.

3. Shoot a uniformly lit white sheet of paper and fill the mon-

itor screen with it.

4. Set the monitor CHROMA level to maximum.

5. Check the color of the monitor screen. If the top and the

bottom of the monitor screen are white then no adjust-

ment is necessary. If the top of the monitor screen is

greenish and the bottom is reddish or if the top is reddish

and the bottom is greenish then continue with this adjust-

ment.

6. Adjust the LEVEL G in the SHADING menu item to mini-

mize the color difference between the top and bottom of

the screen.

7. It is recommended that only LEVEL G be adjusted.

1Display the WHITE BALANCE menu screen.

Follow the steps in “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75

and proceed as follows.

MENUrCAMERA PROCESS[1/2]rCAMERA PRO-

CESS[2/2]rADVANCE PROCESSrWHITE BALANCE

Setting in the WHITE BALANCE screen is performed as fol-

lows.

Selecting an item

Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (j) with the

desired item, and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The item is selected and the setting value blinks.

Changing the setting value

Turn the SHUTTER dial to change the blinking value. When

the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the value stops blinking and

the setting is changed.

2Perform the above steps to set SHADING to MANUAL.

3Select LEVEL R, LEVEL G, LEVEL B and press the

SHUTTER dial.

• The setting value for the selected LEVEL blinks and

becomes available for changing.

4Change the setting values for LEVEL R, LEVEL G, and

LEVEL B with the SHUTTER dial while referring to the

monitor.

When setting values are increased, colors at the bottom

of the screen are suppressed and the top is enhanced.

LEVEL R: Adjusts reds.

LEVEL G: Adjusts greens.

LEVEL B: Adjusts blues.

<Range: -128 to +127>

5Press the SHUTTER dial after changing the setting val-

ues to save in the memory.

6Press the STATUS button to return to the normal screen.

8. When white shading adjustment is completed, adjust

white balance again.

XSee “White Balance Adjustment” on page 52.

CAUTION

• If the lens setup is incorrect, the white shading adjust-

ment might result in over compensation. When perform-

ing this adjustment, set the lens to the recommended

settings. Do not open the lens IRIS beyond F4; do not

set a telephoto lens to its extreme wide position or tele-

photo position.

• White shading occurs due to the optical characteristics of

the mounted lens, it is not a camera malfunction.

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

Setting the Video Format

Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the

REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

Setting the FRAME RATE Item

1. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second.

• The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the

VIDEO FORMAT.. item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen is displayed.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor (K) to the

FRAME RATE item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting for the selected item flashes and can be

changed.

“CHANGE THE SYSTEM” is displayed on the screen.

4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the

SHUTTER dial.

• The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set.

• Move the cursor (K) to the EXECUTE item and EXE-

CUTE flashes.

5. Push the SHUTTER dial.

• “REBOOT! SYSTEM CHANGE” is displayed on the

screen and after a few seconds the system is reboo-

ted.

Setting the REC Item

Set the REC item using the same steps as for the FRAME

RATE item.

MEMO

• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system

is rebooted.

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed

when the REC item setting is switched.

• We recommend the following settings for REC item (in

HDV format).

When recording images with a lot of motion:

Set to HDV60p or HDV50p

When recording images with little motion:

Set to HDV30p or HDV25p

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

SHUTTER

SHUTTER dial

STATUS button

Camera Settings

1. Set the switch positions.

A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB).

B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or

2. Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side).

3. Select the ND filter.

4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial.

Screen Size (4:3/16:9)

Mode Selection

The screen size of recorded images can be selected with the

ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen.

XSee page 78.

• To record using the standard screen, set ASPECT to 4:3.

• To record using the 16:9 screen, set ASPECT to 16:9.

• In DV mode, selection of SQUEEZE and LETTER is not

possible. The screen display mode becomes SQUEEZE.

MEMO

• When you set the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2]

menu to HDV format, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9

and “[16:9]” is displayed.

• If the above applies, you can set to display the image in

the style of 4:3 televisions.

XSee “DOWN CON. [HDV]” on page 78.

• In the SAFETY ZONE item on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu

screen, you can display the safety zone for a standard

screen as well as a 16:9 screen in the viewfinder or LCD

monitor.

XSee page 89.

• When the ASPECT item is set to 4:3, the screen that is

displayed may differ depending on the 16:9 television

you are using.

ND FILTER Suitable Location

OFF OFF Indoors, dark outdoors

1 1/4ND Outdoors under clear sky

2 1/16ND Outdoors under extremely clear sky

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

CH-2

CH-1

AUDIO SELECT

MANU

AUTO

LCD BRIGHT

DISPLAY

FREE

REGEN

GENE.

REC

CAM/VTR

CAM/VTR button

VTR indicator

ASPECT item

4:3 4:3 TV

16:9 TV

4:3 TV16:9

4:3 TV

16:9 TV

[LETTER]

[SQUEEZE]

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

Audio Input Signal Selec-

tion

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is provided with the INPUT1 con-

nector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input.

Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2

connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to be

recorded in CH-2.

Selecting the CH-2 channel input

connector

Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch.

MEMO

The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-

1 regardless of the setting.

Selecting the audio signal input

Select the sound to be input to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 con-

nector using the AUDIO INPUT switch.

The setting is made for each of INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.

CAUTION

When connecting a component that does not require +48 V

power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to

MIC+48V before the component is connected.

MEMO

You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V

in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2]

menu screen.

Adjusting Audio during Recording

For each audio channel, use the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO

SELECT switch to select whether the audio level adjustment

should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.

Adjusting the audio input level control

The audio input level can be adjusted manually when the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251 is in the record, record-standby or stop mode.

1. Set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch of the chan-

nel whose audio level that you want to adjust manually to

MANU.

2. Rotate the audio input level control corresponding to the

audio input level to be adjusted.

• Adjust so that the peak level does not exceed the –3 dB

point when a loud sound is input.

INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector

into CH-2.

INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector

into CH-2.

LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio

equipment, etc.

The reference input level is +4 dBs.

MIC : Set to this position when using a dynamic

microphone.

MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone (phan-

tom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power

supply is connected.

CH-2 INPUT switch

AUDIO INPUT

switch

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

CH-2

CH-1

AUDIO SELECT

MANU

AUTO

LCD BRIGHT

DISPLAY

FREE

REGEN

GENE.

REC

CAM/VTR

MONITOR SELECT

switch

FULL AUTO switch

Monitor

speaker

MONITOR

volume

CH-1 audio input

level volume CH-2 audio input level

volume

CH-1/CH-2

AUDIO SELECT switch

STATUS 1 screen

Audio level

Indicator level (reference)

MEMO

• When AUDIO LIMITER in the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu

screen is set to ON, the AUDIO LIMITER functions in

manual adjust mode. Recording level is suppressed

when excessive audio is input.

XSee “AUDIO LIMITER” on page 87.

• The reference level for audio recorded on the tape can

be set with the AUDIO REF. LEVEL item on the AUDIO/

MIC menu screen. (–20 dB or –12 dB) The level will

change for both CH-1 and CH-2.

CAUTION

• When the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to MIC, be sure to

check that the microphone is connected to the INPUT1/2

connector. If the microphone is not connected, increasing the

audio level could cause noise from the input connector to be

recorded on the tape. When the microphone is not con-

nected to the INPUT1/2 connector, set the AUDIO INPUT

switch to “LINE” or turn down the audio level control.

• In the FULL AUTO mode, the audio level volume cannot

be adjusted with the audio level controls on the CH-1 and

CH-2.

Monitoring Audio during Recording

The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop

mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or

earphone.

• Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONI-

TOR SELECT switch.

• The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring vol-

ume.

• The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the

case of an abnormal condition occurring in this device.

An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached

or when the battery is running down.

* Do not increase the audio monitoring volume exces-

sively; otherwise howling with the camera microphone

may occur.

MEMO

• When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the fol-

lowing settings to output stereo sound.

1Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to BOTH.

Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2]

menu screen to STEREO.

• When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2]

menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1

is output from the monitoring speaker.

• The volume of the alarm tone is set with the ALARM VR

LEVEL item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen. (OFF/

LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH)

CH-1 : The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.

BOTH : The sound input to the CH-1 and CH-2 chan-

nels is output mixed.

CH-2 : The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.

PHONES jack

SHOOTING OPERATION

Basic Recording Opera-

tion

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

• This device turns on in camera mode.

2. Start recording.

Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 to start recording.

Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp and

BACK TALLY lamp light red.

MEMO

The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps

flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT

TALLY and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS[1/2] menu

screen. XSee page 96.

CAUTION

• This device enters the stop mode automatically at TAPE

END. If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode

switches to the tape protect mode.

See “OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen” on page 96.

(LONG PAUSE TIME item)

• If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly

and repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immedi-

ately after the trigger button is pressed, the GY-HD250/

GY-HD251 may not enter the record mode.

To remedy this condition set the POWER switch to OFF

and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power

on again.

• A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be

guaranteed if a recording is ended by turning the

POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing

the battery pack.

• Trial-shooting is always recommended before recording

important events to confirm the recording is satisfactory.

• The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens’ iris if

the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved

abruptly during recording.

About the Focus Assist Function

When you press this button during shooting, the area of

focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to

focus accurately.

XSee “LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen” on page 89.

You can also set this function from the RET button.

XSee “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 86. (LENS

RET item)

When FOCUS ASSIST on the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen is

set to ACCU-FOCUS, ACCU FOCUS functions with FOCUS

ASSIST. This makes focusing with shallower depth of field

easier. ACCU FOCUS automatically turns OFF after approxi-

mately 10 seconds. XSee page 89

FRONT TALLY lamp

POWER switch

FOCUS ASSIST button

REC trigger button

BACK TALLY lamp

RET button

VTR trigger button

FOCUS ASSIST

button

About the QUICK REC START Mode

If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after

the videocassette is inserted, the mode becomes the

QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of

recording.

However, when shooting starts in the middle of the tape, a

blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked

smoothly with the previous image.

Also, the time code does not continue. (Some overlap may

also occur.)

If the Record-Standby Mode Contin-

ues

Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged

The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from

the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 min-

utes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS[1/2]

screen menu. XSeepage96.

When the record-standby mode has continued for about 5

minutes or 3 minutes, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 automati-

cally stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape

protect mode)

In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR

mode indication on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder

screen. (STATUS 1 screen)

To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the

REC/VTR trigger button.

• The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after

about 3 seconds.

To return to the record-standby mode from the tape protect

mode, press the RET button.

CAUTION

This function does not work when using RET button is used

as FOCUS ASSIST button.

Checking Recorded Contents in

Record-Standby Mode (Recording

Check Function)

This function is available only when the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 is in the standby mode.

In standby mode, about 5 seconds of the last part of the con-

tent recorded in DV format can be played back, and about 7

seconds when the content was recorded in HDV format can

be played back.

• The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni-

tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the

video signal output connectors.

1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the

camera lens section.

• The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content

recorded in DV format is played back, and about 8 sec-

onds of the content recorded in HDV format is played

back. After playback, this device returns to standby

mode at the position on the tape where the RET button

was pressed.

If you continue to hold down the RET button, up to about

18 seconds of content recorded in DV format and up to

about 20 seconds of content recorded in HDV format can

be rewound and played back.

• Pressing the REC/VTR trigger button during playback

will put this device in REC standby mode. The camera

will automatically return to recording mode after play-

back.

CAUTION

• This function does not work when using RET button is

used as FOCUS ASSIST button.

• This function does not work when the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 is in the stop mode.

• During recording check, the following indication will

appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging,

etc.

“HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is shown on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4

screen is displayed.)

VTR mode indication

1. RET button

SHOOTING OPERATION

HEADER REC Function

When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and

the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal

and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance. When the recording is completed, this device enters the Record-

Standby mode. The time code value at the Record-Standby position becomes the time code specified in advance. (HEADER

REC function)

• Settings related to the HEADER REC function, such as whether the HEADER REC function should be enabled, the HEADER

REC execution duration, and the time code value setting when the HEADER REC recording is completed, etc., are made on

the HEADER REC menu screen.

• The HEADER REC function is enabled when TCG SOURCE on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen is set to INTERNAL.

• The HEADER REC function is executed under the following circumstances:

CAM/VTR button: Set to CAM mode.

In the Record-Standby or Stop mode

HEADER REC menu screen contents

Item Function/Initial Setting

START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the

STOP button is pressed.

DISABLE : HEADER REC operation is not executed.

STOP+REC : HEADER REC operation is executed.

TC DATA Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER

REC.

EXECUTE : Confirms the set time code.

ZERO PRESET: Resets all time codes to zero “0”.

CANCEL : Clears the set time code.

The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP FRAME item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the value

set for this item.

UB DATA Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.

EXECUTE : Confirms the set user’s bits.

ZERO PRESET: Resets all user’s bits data to zero “0”.

CANCEL : Clears the set user’s bits.

MEMO

The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

BARS TIME Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec

steps)

[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

BLACK TIME Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)

[Initial Setting: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

PAGE BACK The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

Tape beginning HEADER REC Record-Standby mode

Normal recording

(Example) 30 sec (Example) 30 sec

Color bar video signal

Test tone (1 kHz)

(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)

Black video signal

Mute audio (No sound)

(Setting range: 0 to 99 sec)

Time code, user’s bits recording Time code, user’s bits recording

Time code:

The value specified on the HEADER

REC menu screen- HEADER REC time.

(Example) 23:59:00:00

Time code:

The value specified on the HEADER

REC menu screen.

(Example) 00:00:00:00

User’s bits:

The value specified for the UB

DATA item on the HEADER REC

menu screen.

User’s bits:

The value specified for the UB

PRESET item on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

(only when set to REC RUN or

FREE RUN mode)

How to set the HEADER REC menu screen

1. Display the HEADER REC menu screen.

1Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU

screen.

2Select the HEADER REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK

menu screen.

2. Setting the HEADER REC menu screen.

1Select the menu item.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with

the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.

2Changing the setting value.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and

then press the SHUTTER dial.

In the case of the TC DATA item and the UB DATA

item, the blinking digit position moves when the SHUT-

TER dial is pressed. When the SHUTTER dial is

rotated, the value of the blinking digit changes. After all

the digits have been set and the SHUTTER dial is

pressed, EXECUTE starts blinking. Press the SHUT-

TER dial once more to confirm the set value.

3. To terminate the setting, press the STATUS button.

Executing the HEADER REC Function

The START KEY item on the HEADER REC menu screen

should be set to STOP+REC.

1. Load the cassette and engage the Record-Standby mode

or the Stop mode.

2. While pressing the STOP button, press the REC/VTR

trigger button.

• The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and

HEADER REC operation starts from the beginning of

the tape.

After HEADER REC recording is performed for the

specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is

engaged automatically.

• During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is

shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the view-

finder.

• The menu screen is not displayed during HEADER REC

recording.

3. After HEADER REC recording is completed and the

Record-Standby mode is engaged, normal recording

starts when you press the REC/VTR trigger button.

• When the TC GENE. switch is set to either REC or

REGEN, the time code value at the start of the

HEADER REC menu screen.

MEMO

• To stop during HEADER REC operation, press the REC/

VTR trigger button or the STOP button.

• The HEADER REC menu screen cannot be opened dur-

ing HEADER REC recording.

• HEADER REC operation is accepted even during load-

ing of the cassette tape.

• The test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) recorded in the color bar

section will be recorded unrelated to the setting for the

TEST TONE item on the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen.

• The time code preset on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen becomes invalid when HEADER REC recording

is performed.

• The user’s bits following completion of HEADER REC

recording will be the user’s bits value set on the TC/UB/

CLOCK menu screen.

• The running of the time code following completion of

HEADER REC recording will be in accordance with the

setting of the TC GENE. switch.

FREE RUN : Continuous running.

REC RUN or REGEN: Runs only during REC.

• Camera images are not output to the LCD monitor, view-

finder or video output during REW mode when the

HEADER REC operation begins.

TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen

HEADER REC menu screen

Cursor Item Set value

During HEADER REC

PLAYBACK MODE

Playback Procedure

Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the

LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output

connector.

MEMO

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can play back the following two

types of videocassettes:

• MiniDV videocassette

• DVCAM videocassette

Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

2. Set this device to the VTR mode.

Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.

* Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.

Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP

button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indi-

cator to indicate STOP.

3. Load the recorded videocassette correctly.

• When the videocassette is loaded, this device enters

the Stop mode.

4. Open the operation cover on the upper section of this

device.

Slide the operation cover to the side to open.

5. Press the PLAY/STILL button.

• Playback starts.

6. Press the PLAY/STILL button to stop playback tempo-

rarily.

• This device enters the still mode.

7. To re-start playback, press the PLAY/STILL button.

8. To stop playback or the still mode, press the STOP but-

ton.

MEMO

• In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the

LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or through the video out-

put connector.

• When the still picture mode or stop mode has continued

for a while, this device automatically switches to the tape

protect mode.

• Noise may appear in the picture in the still mode.

• When the automatic tracking function is activated at the

start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in

the playback image.

• This device does not allow manual tracking adjustment.

• When playing back a tape that was recorded on another

unit, digital noise may appear during playback.

• Following loading of the tape, the built-in head cleaner

will emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate

a malfunction.

• The data recorded for the date and time or time code on

the tape can be shown on the screen. To enable or dis-

able the display is selected on the menu screen:

Fast-Forward, Rewind

Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the

tape. Press the REW button in the stop mode to rewind

the tape. (VTR mode only)

* “SWITCH TO VTR MODE” is displayed and the function

does not work if the “FF” or “REW” buttons are pressed

when Camera mode is in the stop mode.

Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewind-

ing.

MEMO

• When the tape approaches the end during fast forward-

ing or rewinding, the tape speed decelerates to protect

the tape.

• The time required for fast forwarding and rewinding may

become longer when used in a cold environment. This is

not a malfunction.

Press the FF button in the play mode or still mode to

search the tape in the forward direction. Playback takes

place while fast forwarding.

Pressing the REW button executes search of the tape in

the reverse direction. Playback takes place while rewind-

ing.

(Each press on the button switches the speed to ×2, ×5,

and ×10.)

Press the PLAY/STILL button to resume normal playback.

Press the STOP button to stop.

MEMO

• To output sound during the search, set the SEARCH

AUDIO [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen to ON.

• Block noise may appear in the picture or the image may

freeze during the search.

Tape protect mode : Drum rotation is stopped in order to

protect the tape.

STOP button PLAY/STILL button

REW button FF button

Display of date and time : TIME/DATE menu screen

Display of time code : LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen

Outputting Audio

Setting

Confirm that the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is in the VTR mode.

(VTR indicator: On)

Earphone terminal output audio

Audio output is as shown in the table below depending on

the MONITOR SELECT switch and AUDIO MONITOR

and PB AUDIO CH [DV] settings on the AUDIO menu

screen.

1. Display the AUDIO menu screen.

Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen.

2. Set the AUDIO menu screen.

• PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items

For HDV format, audio is output to CH1 and CH2 no matter

the settings.

3. Either of the following operations returns you to the nor-

mal screen.

• Press the STATUS button

• Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item

and press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO

• The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels

when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is

employed. The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records audio on

the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-channel recording

is possible in the case of DV input.)

When the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is used for playback of

a tape that was recorded on another unit with audio

recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels, the PB

AUDIO CH [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen must

be set.

After-recording on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels is not

possible.

• The PB AUDIO CH [DV] item is also valid for embedded

audio.

• The sampling frequency for embedded audio is 48 kHz.

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

REC

OFF

POWER

WHT.BAL

AUTO

AUDIO

LEVEL

AUTO

CH-1 CH-2

VF BRIGHT

CH-2

CH-1

AUDIO SELECT

MANU

AUTO

LCD BRIGHT

DISPLAY

FREE

REGEN

GENE.

REC

CAM/VTR

AUDIO menu screen

MONITOR

SELECT switch VTR indicator

SHUTTER

dial

STATUS

button

CAM/VTR button

CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2)

recorded during shooting.

MIX : To reproduce the sound recorded during

shooting (CH-1, CH-2) and the after-

recorded sound (on CH-3 and CH-4)

simultaneously.

CH3/4 : To reproduce the sound after-recorded

on CH-3 and CH-4.

PB AUDIO CH [DV] AUDIO OUT connector

CH-1 CH-2

CH1/2 CH1 CH2

MIX CH1+CH3 CH2+CH4

CH3/4 CH3 CH4

MONITOR

SELECT

PB AUDIO CH [DV]

AUDIO MONITOR

CH1/2 MIX CH3/4

CH-1 - L/R: CH1 L/R: CH1+CH3 L/R: CH3

BOTH MIX

STEREO

L/R: CH1+CH2

L: CH1 R:CH2

L/R: CH1+CH2+CH3+CH4

L: CH1+CH3 R: CH2+CH4

L/R: CH3+CH4

L: CH3 R: CH4

CH-2 - L/R: CH2 L/R: CH2+CH4 L/R: CH4

* In HDV format, you can only select the settings within the bold frame.

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connecting the Video

Signal Cables

Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable

To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to

attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure below.

• Attach the clamp filter as close to this device as possible,

as shown in the figure.

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of this device.

CAUTION

When connecting the IEEE1394 cable from/to Camcorder,

VCR and other IEEE1394 device, make sure the following

instructions, otherwise the IEEE1394 circuit device may be

destroyed.

• Turn the power of both devices OFF and connect the

IEEE1394 cable.

• Do not insert incorrectly (in reverse) the IEEE1394 cable

end to IEEE1394 port of both devices.

• Do not connect the IEEE1394 cable under the condition

of static electricity.

• Turn the power of both devices OFF when changing the

IEEE1394 switch from/to HDV/DV.

Displaying Alarms

• CHANGE 1394 SWITCH

Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format

from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the

IEEE1394 switch are different.

Set the IEEE1394 switch so it matches the video format.

DV : DV format

HDV : HDV format

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE1394 switch

Clamp filter

Wind once

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

CHANGE 1394 SWITCH

Recording Composite

Video Signals from an

External Device

This device features an AUX IN terminal and can record

composite video signals from external devices.

Connection

Input analog composite video signals from an external

device to the GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal.

MEMO

Input composite video signals with no jitter.

Input level: 1.0V ± 0.3V (p-p)

Setting

Set this device to camera mode:

If the VTR indicator is lit, press the [CAM/VTR] button and

turn off the indicator.

Set the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch to AUX IN.

Set REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen as fol-

lows.

U model: DV-60I

E model: DV-50I

Set SET UP item on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu

screen as follows. (Only for U model)

ON : Set to this when input analog signals include the

setup signal.

OFF : Set to this when input analog signals do not include

the setup signal.

Operation

Start and stop recording with the REC/VTR trigger button.

• EE images of input signals are output in DV-60I (U

model) or DV-50I (E model) formats from the various

image output terminals.

CAUTION

• Recording cannot be checked using the lens RET button

when recording external image signals.

• Do not touch GENLOCK/AUX IN switch during record-

ing.

Status Screen Display on the LCD Screen

or Viewfinder

• “AUX” is displayed at the top left with signal format (DV60I

or DV50I).

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

GENLOCK/AUX IN switch

GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal

DV-60I AUX

“AUX” display “AUX” display

STATUS 0 screen STATUS 1 screen

DV-60I AUX

12.0

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Using GENLOCK Func-

tions

This device features a GENLOCK IN terminal. Input external

synchronization signals in the GENLOCK IN terminal to syn-

chronize camera images or playback images with external

signals.

Additionally, the H (horizontal) and SC (subcarrier) phase

adjustments can be performed on image signals of this

device for external synchronization signals from the GEN-

LOCK menu screen.

Connection

During Standby or Stop mode, input synchronization sig-

nals from a Sync signal generator to the GENLOCK/AUX

IN terminal.

The following synchronization signals are applicable.

SD synchronization signal: BB (Black burst) signals

SMPTE170M (RS-170A)-compliant for NTSC

ITU-R BT.470-6-compliant for PAL

HD synchronization signal: HDTV Tri-sync signals

SMPTE296M-compliant for HD720p

SMPTE274M-compliant for HD1080i

CAUTION

• When the FRAME RATE is set to 60/30 or 24 in the

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen, input a 59.94 Hz

synchronization signal (vertical synchronization). 50 Hz/

60 Hz synchronization signals cannot be synchronized.

If the FRAME RATE is set to 50/25, input a 50 Hz syn-

chronization signal. 59.94 Hz/60 Hz synchronization sig-

nals cannot be synchronized.

• Do not connect or disconnect the cable during recording

or playback.

• When the power is turned on while the external synchro-

nization signal is input, a vertical vibration occurs for a

few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

• VTR playback signals with jitter cannot be synchronized

with this device.

Setting

Set this device to Camera mode.

Set the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch to GENLOCK.

• When the camera image is locking to external synchro-

nization signals, “SYNC LOCKING” is displayed on the

screen. When locking to external synchronization sig-

nals is complete, the indication disappears and you can

enter recording mode.

Synchronized Signals

The synchronized signal differs depending on the input sync

signal.

Refer the table below.

SC : Subcarrier phase H: Horizontal phase

V : Vertical phase F : Field phase

Adjust SC PHASE and H PHASE in the above table from the

GENLOCK menu screen.

Adjust SC and H PHASE

1. Display the GENLOCK menu screen.

Follow the steps in “Setting Menu Screens” on page 75

and proceed as follows.

MENUrOTHERSrGENLOCK

2. In the GENLOCK menu screen, select the item to per-

form phase adjustment for and adjust.

SD H PHASE : Adjust the H phase in SD analog signals.

(During BB signal input)

HD H PHASE : Adjust the H phase in HD analog and SD/

HD SDI signals. (During Tri-sync signal

input, PHASE of SD analog signals are

simultaneously adjusted in HD H PHASE

item.)

SC PHASE : Adjust the SC phase in composite and

YC signals.

For details, refer to “GENLOCK Menu Screen” on

XSee page 99.

MEMO

• H PHASE cannot be adjusted during playback or record-

ing.

• IEEE1394 output stops while H PHASE is being

adjusted.

• When values for SD H PHASE or HD H PHASE is

changed, the images cannot be produced properly

momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

GENLOCK functions are only valid in Camera mode. They do not

work in VTR mode.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

GENLOCK/AUX IN switch

GENLOCK/AUX IN terminal

Terminal Video signal

Input sync signal

BB Tri-sync

720p 1080i

VIDEO Composite SC,H,V,F V V,F

Y/PB/PR

SD Component H,V,F V V,F

HD Component 720p V H,V V

HD Component 1080i V,F V H,V,F

SD RGB H,V,F V V,F

SD Y/C SC,H,V,F V V,F

HD/SD-

SDI

SD-SDI H,V,F V V,F

HD-SDI 720p V H,V V

HD-SDI 1080i V,F V H,V,F

Dubbing with AV Devices

By connecting the video signal output terminal and the

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to an AV

device, analog signal dubbing is possible.

1. Connect the cables.

2. Turn both devices on.

3. Set this device to VTR mode.

Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

4. Set the video output.

Set the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. XSee page 77.

• HDV PB OUTPUT item:

Set the video format to be output from the video output

terminal during tape playback.

• PB TAPE item:

Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape

video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

• OUTPUT TERM. [DV] item:

Set component, RGB or Y/C signals for the output image

signals of the [Y/PB/PR] terminal. (Only for DV format)

5. Set the audio output. XSee page 63.

Set the AUDIO menu screen. XSee page 87.

• PB AUDIO CH [DV] item:

Set the audio channel to be output.

6. Insert the videocassettes.

7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 to start playback.

8. Start recording on the recording unit.

For details, see the instructions to the unit used for

recording.

9. When dubbing is completed.

Stop recording on the recording unit, and then press the

STOP button on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to stop play-

back.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

Signal flow

Recording unit

AUDIO

OUTPUT

connector

Signal flow

Composite cable

Component cable

VIDEO FORMAT menu screen

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 : Insert the recorded videocas-

sette.

Recording unit : Insert the videocassette to be

dubbed to.

AUDIO menu screen

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

HDV/DV Dubbing

Connecting the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to another video com-

ponent equipped with HDV/DV connector (IEEE1394 stan-

dard) using a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables dubbing of

digital signals with high picture quality and high-quality

sound.

Using the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as the

playback unit

(Dubbing to another video)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of this device.

2. Connect the IEEE1394 cable.

3. Turn both devices on.

4. Set this device to VTR mode.

Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

CAUTION

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

• Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

5. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu

screen. XSee page 79.

Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape

video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

6. Insert a videocassette tape.

7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on GY-HD250/GY-HD251

to start playback.

8. Start recording on the recording device.

See the recording device user manual for more informa-

tion.

9. When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the record-

ing device, press the STOP button on this device, and

stop the playback.

MEMO

• Switch the IEEE1394 switch when this device is OFF.

• When you dub still images, they are low resolution

images. Noise may also enter the audio.

• Operations may differ depending on the features and

specifications of the connected device, and operations or

data exchange may not be possible even if the devices

are connected.

• If noise appears on the screen or the audio cuts out, re-

connect the IEEE1394 cable or turn the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 on again.

• If you turn the power to the device connected to the

IEEE1394 connector on and off or switch the video input,

noise may occur in the audio. If you perform this type of

operation, set the speaker volume as low as possible on

the audio device connected to this device.

• Recording may not be possible in some cases even if the

recorder is equipped with a IEEE1394 connector.

DV : When dubbing in DV format

HDV : When dubbing in HDV format

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394 switch

Signal flow

Recording unit

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 : Recorded videocassette tape

Recording unit : Videocassette you want to dub

VIDEO FORMAT menu screen

When Using the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as

Recording Unit

(Dubbing From Another Videocassette)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD250/

GY-HD251.

2. Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.

3. Turn ON both units.

4. Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the VTR MODE.

Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.

5. Set the frame rate.

Set the FRAME RATE item (60/30, 50/25, 24) on the

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu to match the HDV/DV signal

frame rate input from the IEEE1394 connector.

XSee page 77.

CAUTION

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

• Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

6. Set the time code and user bit recording.

Set the TC DUPLI. item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen.

MEMO

In HDV format, the UB set in this device is recorded regard-

less of the setting.

7. Insert the videocassettes.

8. Start playback on the playback unit.

For details, see the instructions to the unit used for play-

back.

• The playback picture from the playback unit appears

on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251’s LCD monitor and view-

finder screen.

9. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 to start recording.

To temporarily pause the recording, press the REC or

VTR trigger button.

To restart the recording, press the REC or VTR trigger

button again.

10.When dubbing is completed.

Press the REC/VTR trigger button or the STOP button on

the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to stop recording, and then

stop playback on the playback unit.

MEMO

Depending on the player, sound may not be heard momen-

tarily from this device when switching modes from STILL to

PLAY.

DV : When dubbing in DV format

HDV : When dubbing in HDV format

OFF : Records the TC/UB set in this

device.

ON : Records the TC/UB for the

IEEE1394 input.

Date and time data : Records the data sent from the

playback device in DV format.

Records the data of the internal

clock in HDV format.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394 switch

Signal flow

Recording unit

GY-HD250/GY-

HD251

: Insert the videocassette to be dubbed

to.

Playback unit : Insert the recorded videocassette.

TC/UB

Date and Time

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Backup Recording

Backup Recording of the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251’s Camera Image and Sound

Through the IEEE1394 Connector

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251’s camera image and sound can

be recorded for backup on another component that is

equipped with IEEE1394 connector.

Connections

Use the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as the master unit.

Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a

IEEE1394 cable.

Settings

Master unit (GY-HD250/GY-HD251)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD250/

GY-HD251.

2. Place in Camera mode.

3. Set the 1394 REC TRIG. item on the OTHERS[2/2] menu

screen. XSeepage97.

For HDV mode, set the BACK SPACE [HDV] item.

XSee page 97.

Backup unit

• Place in HDV/DV signal input mode.

* Depending on the used component, it may be neces-

sary to set “REMOTE SELECT”.

• When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording

function to OFF.

Also, set REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE[1/2] menu

of the BR-HD50 to ON or LOC+REM.

• Insert the tape and set to STOP or REC PAUSE status.

CAUTION

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV

or DV.

• Start recording after making sure that both devices are

properly connected.

• If the RET button is pressed during backup recording,

output from the IEEE1394 terminal is stopped, the image

is switched to the image recorded on this device, inter-

rupting the backup recording image.

Operation

Start and stop of recording on the backup unit takes place in

accordance with the operation of the REC/VTR trigger button

on the master unit.

(Depending on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 or the backup unit,

the image, audio, and/or time code may deviate from what

they should be at the points where the recording is started or

stopped.)

MEMO

• When the backup recording is started, the “TRIGGER

TO DV” or “TRIGGER TO HDV” indication is shown on

the LCD or in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds.

• When the Series Recording function of BR-HD50 is

used, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251’s 1394 REC TRIG. item

should be set to OFF.

• If the backup device is equipped with a feature to record

time codes input from the IEEE1394 connector (TC

DUPLICATE feature), time code data the same as on the

master side can be recorded.

If the master unit tape is paused or stopped when the

master unit time code running mode is in REC RUN

mode, the time code for the slave unit stops.

• When using BR-HD50 as a backup device and switching

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 from the playback mode to the

record mode, noise will be noticed on the monitor output

screen of BR-HD50 (backup will be correctly recorded).

DV : When backup in DV format

HDV : When backup in HDV format

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394 switch

Signal flow

Master unit

GY-HD250/

GY-HD251

Backup unit

OTHERS[2/2] menu screen

Connect a Remote Con-

trol Unit (RM-LP55/RM-

LP57)

Set camera switch functions with the remote control unit

(RM-LP55/RM-LP57).

Connection

Connect the remote control unit cable to the REMOTE termi-

nal.

• Attach the clamp filter included with the remote control unit

to the remote cable.(The clamp filter can be substituted

with the clamp filter included with this device.)

Consult your JVC dealer if you do not have a clamp filter.

CAUTION

Turn the power OFF when connecting.

Operation

1. Turn the device ON.

2. Turn ON the OPERATE switch on remote control unit to

activate the remote control unit.

See page 72 for details on functions that can be operated

with the remote control unit.

Notes on Using the Remote Control Unit

• When the switch function of this device and the remote

control unit are the same, the remote control switch func-

tion is prioritized.

• FOCUS and ZOOM cannot be adjusted with the remote

control unit.

• Shutter speed slightly differs from the value displayed on

this device.

• Shutter Speed in 24p Mode

When this device is in 24p mode, shutter speed cannot be

set to 1/60 (U model) or 1/50 (E model) with the remote

control unit.

Even if shutter speed is set to 1/60 or 1/50 with the remote

control unit when in 24p mode, the shutter speed for the

device is 1/48.

• When H PHASE adjustment is performed with the remote

control unit, only H PHASE of SD signal operates.

• When adjusting H PHASE of SD signal with the remote

control unit, it cannot be set outside the range of SD H

PHASE in the GENLOCK menu screen. XSee page 99.

• AUTO WHITE Function

When the device is in VTR mode, AUX IN mode, during

playback or HEADER REC, the AUTO WHITE function

does not work even if the auto white operation is per-

formed with the RM-LP55 and RM-LP57.

In the case of the RM-LP55, “LOW LIGHT ERROR” is dis-

played on the LCD screen of the RM-LP55.

IEEE 1394

CH2-AUDIO OUT-CH1 VIDEO

RM-LP55

REMOTE

Wind once

Clamp filter

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connect a Remote Control Unit

(RM-LP55/RM-LP57) (Cont’d)

Remote Control Unit Functions List

*1Only when frame rate is 60p, 60i, 30p, or 24p

*2Only when frame rate is 50p, 50i, or 25p

Function Action

RM-LP55 RM-LP57

BARS [OFF/ON] qG

CONTOUR [OFF/ON] qG

CONTOUR V/H LEVEL qG

IRIS [MANU/AUTO] qG

IRIS LEVEL qG

IRIS DETECT X

WHT.BAL AUTO1 qG

AUTO2 qG

FAW qG

PRESET G

MANU G

AUTO WHITE qG

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE R/B

LEVEL G

PAINT R/B LEVEL qG

GAIN 0dB qG

6dB qG

9dB qG

12dB qG

LOLUX X

–3dB X

–6dB X

ALC+EEI qG

ALC qX

NEGA [OFF/ON] X

SHUTTER NORMAL qG

1/100 qG *1

1/120 qG *2

1/250 qG

1/500 qG

1/1000 qG

1/2000 qG

1/4000 G

1/10000 G

EEI qX

V.SCAN X

ZOOM qX

FOCUS qX

HI-RESO [OFF/ON] X

MASTER BLACK LEVEL qG

GAMMA [OFF/ON] X

GAMMA MASTER LEVEL X

KNEE MASTER LEVEL X

TITLE [OFF/ON] X

TITLE POSITION X

TITLE CLEAR X

H PHASE qG

SC COARSE [0°/90°/180°/270°] qG

SC FINE qG

RANDOM SHUTTER X

VARIABLE SHUTTER LEVEL X

SLOW SHUTTER LEVEL X

q: Same as RM-LP55 G: Available

: None X: Not available

MENU SCREENS

Menu Screen Configura-

tion

The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the

TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose.

The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY-

HD250/GY-HD251’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.

The FILE MANAGE menu screen can be used to store the menu setting contents on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 or SD memory card.

Camera Mode

TOP MENU screen (CAM)

MENU SCREENS

Menu Screen Configuration

(Cont’d)

VTR Mode/IEEE1394 Input Mode

TOP MENU screen (VTR)

Setting Menu Screens

Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder screen.

If the ANALOG OUT CHAR. item or SDI OUT CHAR item on

the OTHERS[1/2] screen is set to ON, the menu screen can

also be viewed on a monitor connected to the video signal

output connector.

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

2. Set the mode of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 with the CAM/

VTR button. (Camera mode or VTR mode)

3. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer.

• The TOP MENU screen appears.

4. Select the menu screen to be set.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER

dial.

• The selected menu screen appears.

5. Select the menu item on the menu screen.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting area of the selected item starts blinking,

and the setting can now be made.

6. Change the setting.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then

press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting area stops blinking and the setting is

entered.

To change multiple items, repeat the procedures in steps

5. and 6. above.

7. Return to the TOP MENU screen.

Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the

PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the

procedures in steps 4. to 7. above.

To save the set contents in FILE, select the FILE MAN-

AGE menu screen and perform the operations for saving

to file.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

8. To return to the normal screen after completing the set-

tings, use either of the following methods.

Press the STATUS button

Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (K)

with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO

• While the menu screen is being displayed, the USER1,

USER2 and USER3 buttons can also perform menu

operations.

USER1 button : Raises the cursor (K)/Changes the set-

ting

USER2 button : Lowers the cursor (K)/Changes the set-

ting

USER3 button : Confirms the menu item/Confirms the

setting

• The menu screen is not displayed when switching

between Camera and VTR mode (VTR indicator

flashes).

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

SHUTTER

USER1 USER2 USER3 button

STATUS button

SHUTTER dial

Menu screenCursor

TOP MENU screen

Item Setting

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen

MENU SCREENS

TOP MENU Screen

Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR

mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not dis-

played.

Item Function

VIDEO FORMAT.. Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video.

Camera mode: It consists of two screens.

VTR mode : It consists of one screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is recording.

CAMERA OPERATION.. Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.

• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.

CAMERA PROCESS.. Displays a menu screen for adjustments of the picture quality of the camera image.

It consists of two screens.

The ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen, WHITE BALANCE menu screen, and SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen can

be displayed through the CAMERA PROCESS menu screen.

• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).

SWITCH MODE.. Displays the menu screens related to the camera switch functions.

• This item is only displayed when in camera mode.

AUDIO/MIC.. Displays a menu screen related to audio.

Camera mode: It consists of two screens.

VTR mode : It consists of one screen.

• In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is recording.

LCD/VF.. Displays a menu screen for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and for

adjustments of the picture quality of LCD monitor.

Camera mode: It consists of four screens.

VTR mode : It consists of two screens.

TC/UB/CLOCK.. Displays a menu screen for setting the time code, user’s bit data, date and time.

The ways that the date and time are recorded together with the display style are set here.

The TIME/DATE menu screen and CLOCK ADJUST screen can be displayed through the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is recording.

OTHERS.. Displays a menu screen for setting other functions and to display the hour meter.

It consists of two screens.

FILE MANAGE.. Displays the FILE MANAGE menu screen.

Saves the menu screen settings as a file on this device or an SD memory card, or reads the menu screen settings

saved in the file. It is also possible to reset the menu settings to default settings or initialize (format) an SD memory

card.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when VTR is activated.

EXIT The normal screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is aligned with this item.

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu

Screen

The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen).

In VTR mode, this screen consists of one screen.

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for shooting.

U model

60/30 : Shoots at 480/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p.

50/25 : Shoots at 720/50p, 720/25p.

24 : Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown), 480/24p advance mode (2:3:3:2 pulldown), 720/24p.

E model

60/30 : Shoots at 720/60p, 720/30p.

50/25 : Shoots at 576/50i, 720/50p, 576/25p, 720/25p.

24 : Shoots at 720/24p.

CANCEL : Cancels the settings.

EXECUTE : Executes the settings.

MEMO

• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted. XSee page 54.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.

1080I CAMERA* Selects whether or not to output camera images in HDV1080i signals. HDV1080i signals are output from component

output of the Y/PB/PR terminal or HD/SD-SDI output terminal. However, they are not recorded on this device.

OFF : No HDV1080i signal is output. Output setting of camera images is based on the REC settings below.

ON : HDV1080i signal is output. (60/30 Frame rate: 1080/60i, 50/25 Frame rate: 1080/50i)

480/60i or 576/50i signals are output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

• ON/OFF is set when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

MEMO

• Tape recording and IEEE1394 output are not available when this is ON.

• REC item cannot be set when this is ON.

• The cursor is positioned on 1080I CAMERA in the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen when this is ON.

• When the FRAME RATE is set to 24, this is fixed to OFF.

REC* Sets the video format for shooting. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

You can set the following according to the FRAME RATE.

CANCEL : Cancels the settings.

EXECUTE : Executes the settings.

MEMO

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched.

• On the E model, the video format is fixed at HDV-HD24P when the FRAME RATE item is set to “24”. “[HDV-

HD24P]” is displayed.

Setting Description FRAME RATE

DV-60I DV format Shoots using a 480/60i signal. (U model Only)

60/30HDV-HD60P HDV format Shoots using a 720/60p signal.

HDV-HD30P HDV format Shoots using a 720/30p signal.

HDV-HD50P HDV format Shoots using a 720/50p signal.

50/25

HDV-HD25P HDV format Shoots using a 720/25p signal.

DV-50I DV format Shoots using a 576/50i signal. (E model Only)

DV-25P DV format Shoots using a 576/25p signal. (E model Only)

DV-24P DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown). (U model Only)

24DV-24PA DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:3:2 pulldown). (U model Only)

HDV-HD24P HDV format Shoots using a 720/24p signal.

MENU SCREENS

VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] Menu Screen

(Cont’d)

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

4:3 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

16:9 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video.

MEMO

• When the format setting is HDV, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9. (“[16:9]” is displayed.)

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the ASPECT item setting is switched.

HDV PB OUTPUT When playing back an HDV recorded tape, set video format for component output from the Y/PB/PR terminal or SDI

output from the HD/SD-SDI output terminal.

You can set the following depending on the FRAME RATE of the HDV recorded tape.

MEMO

• If you convert video recorded in HDV format to DV format and output it, the colors may change.

• This item is also applied to EE images when HDV signals are input to the IEEE1394 terminal.

• Fixed at NATIVE during DV recorded tape playback or DV signal input.

DOWN CON. [HDV] Set the style to display down-converted images in aspect ratio 4:3.

SQUEEZE : Image that is squeezed horizontally is displayed.

LETTER : Wide image with the top and bottom blackened is displayed.

MEMO

This setting is only valid in HDV mode.

In DV mode, the style becomes SQUEEZE regardless of the setting of this item.

NEXT PAGE To display the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.

Setting Description FRAME RATE

NATIVE Outputs the signal being recorded on the tape. 60/30

720P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 720p and outputs it. 50/25

1080I Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 1080i and outputs it. 24

NTSC Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480i and outputs it. 60/30

PAL Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576i and outputs it. 50/25

VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] Menu

Screen

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

PB TAPE Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

AUTO : During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back.

DV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DV format is played back.

HDV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in HDV format is played back.

DVCAM : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back.

MEMO

If you play back a tape containing both DV and HDV formats, the video signal is disturbed when the signal is

switched.

HD/SD-SDI OUT Sets whether or not to output SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signals from the HD/SD SDI OUT terminal.

OFF : No output.

ON : Output on. Embedded audio and time code are also output.

OUTPUT TERM. [DV] Sets the output image format for the Y/PB/PR terminal in DV format.

Y/Pb/Pr: Outputs analog component signals.

R/G/B : Outputs analog RGB signals.

Y/C : Outputs YC separate signals.

Signals are output from terminals as shown in the table below depending on the settings.

(When the [PBPR/TC] switch is set to PBPR)

MEMO

• SYNC signals are added to all channels for RGB signals.

• In HDV format, signals are output in analog component format regardless of these settings.

SET UP Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector.

In DV format, a setup signal can be added to COMPONENT output and Y/C output.

(When Y/PB/PR or Y/C is set for OUTPUT TERM [DV])

* You can also select a setup signal in the IEEE1394 signal input mode.

0.0% : No setup signal is added.

7.5% : A setup signal is added.

Initial settings: U model: 7.5% E model: 0.0%

MEMO

• When recording composite video signals from an external device, set this item according to whether the input

signals include a setup signal.

XSee “Recording Composite Video Signals from an External Device” on page 65.

• When the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, this item is not displayed.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen.

Terminal Setting

Y/Pb/PrR/G/B Y/C

Y Component Y G Y

PBComponent PBBC

PRComponent PRR

MENU SCREENS

CAMERA OPERATION

Menu Screen

The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.

*1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

AE LEVEL*1 For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.

Increase value : Increases level.

Decrease value : Decreases level.

[Settings: –3, –2 - NORMAL (0) - 2, 3]

ALC MAX Sets the maximum “ALC” value to automatically change the signal intensity level depending on the brightness.

[Setting: 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB]

PRESET TEMP. Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is in the PRST

(PRESET) position.

3200K : Sets the basic color temperature to 3200K. (Use for light sources with a low color temperature,

such as halogen lamps.)

5600K : Sets the basic color temperature to 5600K. (Use for light sources with a high color temperature,

such as sunlight.)

MEMO

This item does not function when the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen is set to “PRESET”.

SMOOTH TRANS*1 Smoothens the transition when the [GAIN] switch b on page 15, or [WHT.BAL] switch c on page 15 is switched

over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change.

However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching the [GAIN] switch set in ALC, FULL AUTO

ON.

OFF : Deactivates the smooth transition function.

ON : Activates the smooth transition function.

BARS*1 Sets whether or not color bars are output. (This is fixed at “OFF” when in FULL AUTO mode)

OFF : Color bars are not output.

ON : Color bars are output.

PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.

CAMERA PROCESS[1/2]

Menu Screen

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

*1 When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu is set to “DV-60I” or “DV-50I”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.

*2 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

MASTER BLACK*2 Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.

Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.

Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.

[Settings: MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

DETAIL*2 Adjusts the contour (detail) sharpness level.

Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.

Decrease the number : Softens the contour.

OFF : Does not function.

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the following menu items and they cannot be selected.

V/H BALANCE*2 Sets which contours (details) to sharpen, those in the horizontal (H) direction or those in the vertical (V) direction.

Increase the number : Sharpens H direction.

Decrease the number : Sharpens V direction.

[Settings: H-MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, H-MAX (5)]

H FREQUENCY*2 Changes the horizontal contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Set this as appropriate for the

subject.

LOW : Enhances low frequency bands.

Use this when shooting subjects with large patterns.

MIDDLE : Enhances middle frequency bands.

HIGH : Enhances high frequency bands.

Use this when shooting subjects with small patterns.

V FREQUENCY*1 Use this when shooting subjects with finely detailed patterns.

Changes the vertical contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Compensates for distortion when

outputting progressive video to an interlaced monitor.

HIGH : Enhances high frequency bands.

LOW : Enhances low frequency bands.

SKIN DETECT*2 Sets ON/OFF for the skin detail function.

OFF : Turns off the skin detail function.

ON : Turns on the skin detail function. (Softens detected skin color area details.)

XSee “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 104.

LEVEL Sets the contour compensation level (amount of softening) for the skin detail function.

This can only be selected when the SKIN DETECT item is set to ON.

–1 : Low contour compensation level (amount of softening)

–2 : Medium contour compensation level (amount of softening)

–3 : High contour compensation level (amount of softening)

NEXT PAGE To display the CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

MENU SCREENS

CAMERA PROCESS[2/2]

Menu Screen

*1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

BLACK*1 Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot.

STRETCH LEVEL The amount of stretching increases from LEVEL1→LEVEL2→LEVEL3→LEVEL4→LEVEL5.

[Settings: LEVEL1, LEVEL2, LEVEL3, LEVEL4, LEVEL5]

COMPRESS LEVEL The amount of compression increases from LEVEL1→LEVEL2→LEVEL3→LEVEL4→LEVEL5.

[Settings: LEVEL1, LEVEL2, LEVEL3, LEVEL4, LEVEL5]

WHITE CLIP Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level.

108% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%.

100% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%. If the screen is too white at

108%, set it to 100%.

KNEE*1 Sets whether to run the “knee” function, which compresses video signals over a certain level to render the tonality

in the highlight areas, automatically or manually. Set “MANUAL” when you want to check the bright areas, and adjust

the knee point manually.

AUTO : Adjusts the knee point automatically, according to the luminance level.

MANUAL : You can change the luminance level in the “LEVEL” item.

LEVEL*1 Sets the start point for knee compression (knee point).

Increase the number : Raises the knee point level.

Decrease the number : Lowers the knee point level.

[Settings: 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%]

MEMO

When the “KNEE” item is set to “AUTO”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

REVERSE PICTURE When the lens image is inverted and flipped, set “ROTATE” to record properly.

OFF : No inversion.

ROTATE : Invert lens image.

MEMO

When the REVERSE PICTURE item is set to ROTATE, skin detail function is available but the detection area is

not displayed in the viewfinder or LCD screen.

DNR Selects whether or not to set the noise reduction.

The DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function is applied to the tape recording signal, HD component output signal, and

the IEEE1394 output signal in CAMERA mode.

When camcorder’s picture is noisy, because of low light conditions, you can improve picture’s S/N by turning DNR

on.

OFF : Noise reduction is not performed.

ON : Sets noise reduction.

MEMO

• DNR is not applied in VTR mode, AUX IN mode or during playback.

• DNR is not applied to composite output signals in CAMERA mode.

• When the DNR is set to ON, the camcorder’s S/N ratio becomes better but the “blurring of moving objects” will

increase.

ADVANCED PROCESS.. Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

XSee “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 83.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen.

NORMAL : Normal status

STRETCH : Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by

stretching the signal only in the dark areas.

Set elongation level with STRETCH LEVEL below.

COMPRESS : If the video that was shot is bright overall and lacking in contrast, the gain in the dark areas is com-

pressed, which adds contrast.

Set compression level with COMPRESS LEVEL below.

ADVANCED PROCESS

Menu Screen

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

CINEMA OFF : Turns the function OFF.

ON : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie

screen. (The monitor image is movie-quality. This setting is not intended for film output.)

MEMO

When this item is set to “ON”, “[CINE]” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be

selected.

COLOR MATRIX Sets the color matrix.

OFF : Turns the function OFF.

STANDARD : Sets a normal color matrix.

CINEMA : Sets a color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.

ADJUST.. When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the COLOR MATRIX item, a color matrix can be set individually.

Press the SHUTTER dial to call up the COLOR MATRIX ADJUST menu screen.

XSee “COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen” on page 84.

GAMMA Adjusts the gamma curve to determine how black is rendered.

OFF : No gamma curve correction.

STANDARD : Sets a normal gamma curve.

CINEMA : Sets to appear movie-like when viewing on a TV screen.

FILM OUT : Sets to a setting for recording onto film.

MEMO

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the LEVEL item and it cannot be selected.

LEVEL When “STANDARD”, “CINEMA”, or “FILM OUT” is set for the GAMMA item, a gamma curve can be set individually.

Increase the number : Enhances the tonality of the black. However, the tonality in the bright areas deteriorates.

Decrease the number : Enhances the tonality in the bright areas. However, the tonality in the black areas deterio-

rates.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

COLOR GAIN Adjusts the video signal color level.

OFF : Sets the video to black and white.

Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.

Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

WHITE BALANCE.. When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the WHITE BAL-

ANCE menu screen.

SKIN COLOR ADJUST.. When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the SKIN COLOR

ADJUST screen.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] menu screen.

MENU SCREENS

COLOR MATRIX ADJUST

Menu Screen

SKIN COLOR ADJUST

Menu Screen

When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, the areas where the skin detail function is applied are displayed in color, and

other areas are displayed in black and white.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

R GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).

Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan.

Decrease the number : Reduces red and cyan.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

R ROTATION For manually adjusting the color phase of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).

Increase the number : Increases yellowishness of red color and bluishness of cyan color.

Decrease the number : Increases bluishness of red color and greenishness of cyan color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

G GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Enhances green and magenta.

Decrease the number : Reduces green and magenta.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

G ROTATION For manually adjusting the color phase of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Increases bluishness of green color and reddishness of magenta color.

Decrease the number : Increases yellowishness of green color and bluishness of magenta color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

B GAIN For manually adjusting the shading of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Enhances blue and yellow.

Decrease the number : Reduces blue and yellow.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

B ROTATION For manually adjusting the color phase of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Increases reddishness of blue color and greenishness of yellow color.

Decrease the number : Increases greenishness of blue color and reddishness of yellow color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

PAGE BACK Press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS screen when cursor is at this position.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

SKIN COLOR DET. Sets the color used by the skin detail function.

STOP : Stops loading the color used by the skin detail function.

EXECUTE : Loads the color used by the skin detail function.

XSee “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 103.

SKIN COLOR RANGE Adjusts the range of skin colors to which the skin detail function is applied.

Adjust as you check the color range.

Increase the number : Widens the range.

Decrease the number : Narrows the range.

[Settings: NARROW (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, WIDE (10)]

MEMO

When the COLOR GAIN item is “OFF” on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen, only the areas where the

skin detail function is running are displayed using skin colors.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

WHITE BALANCE Menu

Screen

*1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

WHITE PAINT<R>*1 Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the red.

Decrease the number : Weakens the red.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch c on the right panel of this device.

XSee page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT R

becomes “NORMAL”.

WHITE PAINT<B>*1 Adjusts the B (blue) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.

Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch c on the right panel of this device.

XSee page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT <B>

becomes “NORMAL”.

SHADING Adjusts white shading.

PRESET : No white shading adjustment.

MANUAL : Enables white shading adjustment.

XSee “White Shading Adjustment” on page 53.

MEMO

When the SHADING item is set to PRESET, the LEVEL R, LEVEL G, and LEVEL B items cannot be selected.

LEVEL R When the SHADING item is set to MANUAL, adjusts the reds of white shading.

Increase the number : Red at the bottom of the screen is suppressed and the top is enhanced.

Decrease the number : Red at the top of the screen is suppressed and the bottom is enhanced.

[Settings: MIN, –127 to –1, NORMAL, 1 to 126, MAX]

LEVEL G When the SHADING item is set to MANUAL, adjusts the greens of white shading.

Increase the number : Green at the bottom of the screen is suppressed and the top is enhanced.

Decrease the number : Green at the top of the screen is suppressed and the bottom is enhanced.

[Settings: MIN, –127 to –1, NORMAL, 1 to 126, MAX]

LEVEL B When the SHADING item is set to MANUAL, adjusts the blues of white shading.

Increase the number : Blue at the bottom of the screen is suppressed and the top is enhanced.

Decrease the number : Blue at the top of the screen is suppressed and the bottom is enhanced.

[Settings: MIN, –127 to –1, NORMAL, 1 to 126, MAX]

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

MENU SCREENS

SWITCH MODE Menu

Screen

The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE

used when shooting computer monitors.

STEP : Switches the shutter speed using fixed values.

VARIABLE : Set when shooting a computer monitor, etc.

You can set the following using the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. (This is fixed at EEI when in

FULL AUTO mode.)

FAW Sets the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector

switch c on page 15. (Fixed at FAW when in FULL AUTO mode)

NONE : The FAW function is not assigned.

A : Assigns FAW to the A position.

B : Assigns FAW to the B position.

PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

Sets the gain value for each position on the [GAIN] sensitivity selector switch b on page 15.

[Setting: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC] (Fixed at ALC in FULL AUTO mode)

Initial values: L: 0dB, M: 9dB, H: 18dB

USER1

USER2

USER3

You can assign one of the following menu functions to the [USER1/2/3] buttons

on page 14 to each button.

Set according to the shooting conditions. This is only valid in CAMERA mode.This does not function in VTR mode.

LENS RET Sets the lens RET button functions. (This does not function if there is not RET button on the lens you are using.)

RET : Functions as a normal RET button.

FOCUS ASSIST : Functions as the FOCUS ASSIST button.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

REC Item Setting for STEP Setting for VARIABLE

DV-60I

HDV-HD60P

HDV-HD30P

1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,

1/10000

1/30.03 - 1/10489.5

DV-50I

HDV-HD50P

HDV-HD25P

1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

1/25.04 - 1/10489.5

DV-25P

DV-24P

DV-24PA

1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

1/24.01 - 1/10489.5

HDV-HD24P

Setting Description

NONE Does not function.

BARS

PRESET TEMP.

Assigns “BARS” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

Assigns “PRESET TEMP.” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

XSee “CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen” on page 80.

B.STRETCH1

B.STRETCH2

B.STRETCH3

B.STRETCH4

B.STRETCH5

B.COMPRESS1

B.COMPRESS2

B.COMPRESS3

B.COMPRESS4

B.COMPRESS5

Assigns “BLACK” item functions in the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen.

XSee “CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] Menu Screen” on page 81.

AE LEVEL+

AE LEVEL–

Assigns “AE LEVEL” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

MEMO

Cannot assign to the USER3 button. If you assign these menu functions, assign AE

LEVEL+ to the USER1 button, AE LEVEL– to the USER2 button.

RET Assigns the normal RET button function.

LOAD FILE Assigns the function to jump to in the LOAD FILE menu.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 100.

AUDIO/MIC[1/2] Menu

Screen

The AUDIO/MIC menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen).

In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1 kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.

OFF : A test audio signal is not output.

ON : A test audio signal is output.

MIC WIND CUT* Selects whether to cut the lows (low frequency bands) from the audio input signal.

Use this when you want to reduce wind sounds from the microphone.

OFF : Low frequencies are not cut.

INPUT1 : Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT1 connector.

INPUT2 : Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT2 connector.

BOTH : Cuts the low frequencies in the audio from both the INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals.

AUDIO REF.LEVEL Sets the reference audio level on the tape. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

–20dB : Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level.

–12dB : Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level.

Set this if you are playing back the recorded tape on an ordinary DV device.

* Set this for both playback and recording.

* This is unrelated to the audio level via the IEEE1394 signal.

INPUT1 MIC REF.* Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT1 connector. (When the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 on page 16 is

set to MIC or MIC+48)

–50dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

–60dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.

INPUT2 MIC REF.* Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT2 connector. (When the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 3 on page 16 is

set to MIC or MIC+48)

–50dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

–60dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.

AUDIO MODE* Selects the audio sampling frequency for recording. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

(When HDV format is set, this is fixed at 48K and “[48K]” is displayed.)

32K : Digitally records with a 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency.

48K : Digitally records with a 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency.

* If the DV format is 12-bit, 32 kHz, up to 4 recording track channels are available.

Of those, GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is not capable of

dubbing.

AUDIO LIMITER* Sets whether or not AUDIO LIMITER functions when the [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] switch 2 on page 13 is set

to MANU.

OFF : AUDIO LIMITER is turned off.

ON : AUDIO LIMITER is turned on. Recording level is suppressed when excessive audio is input.

NEXT PAGE To display the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

AUDIO/MIC[2/2] Menu

Screen

In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

AUDIO MONITOR Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set

to BOTH.

STEREO : Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to L and CH-2 audio is output to R)

* Outputs only the CH-1 audio from the monitor speaker.

MIX : Mixed audio (CH-1 and CH-2 mixed audio is output to L and R)

FAS AUDIO* Selects the recording level adjusting method for FAS (Full Auto Shooting). (CH-1, CH-2)

AUTO :Sets to AUTO.

SW SET : Follows settings for the AUDIO SELECT switch.

XSee “2 [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] switch” on page 13.

XSee “g [FULL AUTO] switch” on page 19.

SEARCH AUDIO [DV] Selects whether to output audio when searching a tape recorded in DV format. (This also includes slow playback.)

ON : Audio is output.

OFF : Audio is not output.

PB AUDIO CH [DV] Selects which channel audio to output when playing back a DV tape with the audio signal recorded in 4 channels.

(Can only be set in VTR mode)

CH1/2 : Outputs the CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio.

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records the audio in CH-1 and CH-2 while shooting.

MIX : Outputs all 4 channels of audio at the same time.

CH3/4 : Outputs the CH-3 and CH-4 channel audio.

MEMO

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 does not have a function for dubbing to the CH-3 and CH-4 channels.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen.

LCD/VF[1/4] Menu Screen

The LCD/VF menu screen consists of four screens. (1/4 screen, 2/4 screen, 3/4 screen, 4/4 screen)

The LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode.

In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

*1 SAFETY ZONE and CENTER MARK will not be displayed when this device is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

ZEBRA Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.

60-70% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 60% and 70%.

70-80% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 70% and 80%.

85-95% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 95%.

OVER95% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 95%.

OVER100% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 100%.

F. NO/IRIS IND. Selects whether or not the F-number of the lens iris/iris level mark is displayed in the status display on the LCD mon-

itor or in the viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

OFF : F-number and iris level mark is not displayed.

F.NO : F-number is displayed.

F.NO+IND. : F-number and iris level mark is displayed.

FILTER Selects whether or not the FILTER position of this device is displayed in the status display on the LCD monitor or in

the viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

OFF : FILTER position is not displayed.

ON : FILTER position is displayed.

SAFETY ZONE*1 Selects whether or not the safety zone is shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder together with the form of

the safety zone indication.

OFF : Not displayed.

4:3 : 4:3 zone is displayed.

14:9 : 14:9 zone is displayed.

16:9 : 16:9 zone is displayed.

16:9+4:3 : 16:9 zone and 4:3 zone are display mixed. (This cannot be selected when DV format is set.)

2.35:1 CE : Displays 2.35:1 zone in the middle of the screen.

(Only in HDV format or 24P or 25P mode)

2.35:1 CH : Displays 2.35:1 zone at the top of the screen.

(Only in HDV format or 24P or 25P mode)

CENTER MARK*1 Sets whether or not a center mark is displayed when the safety zone is displayed.

ON : Center mark is displayed.

OFF : Center mark is not displayed.

MEMO

When the SAFETY ZONE item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

FOCUS ASSIST Sets the FOCUS ASSIST function. Press the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on page 14 (6) or page 18 (7) to operate

the FOCUS ASSIST function.

NORMAL : Only the [FOCUS ASSIST] function operates.

(The focus area becomes blue, red or green, making it easier to focus.)

ACCU-FOCUS : The FOCUS ASSIST function and ACCU-FOCUS (forced focus) function operates.

This makes the depth of field shallower, making it easier to focus. ACCU FOCUS automatically

turns OFF after approximately 10 seconds.

COLOR Sets the display color for focusing when running the FOCUS ASSIST function.

BLUE : Displays the area of focus in blue.

RED : Displays the area of focus in red.

GREEN : Displays the area of focus in green.

LEVEL Sets the display range of the focal area when the FOCUS ASSIST function is in use.

LOW : Displays the focal area narrower than MIDDLE.

MIDDLE : Displays the focal area in normal setting.

HIGH : Displays the focal area wider than MIDDLE.

NEXT PAGE When you display the LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

LCD/VF[2/4] Menu Screen

The LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen can only be set in camera mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

LCD MIRROR MODE Sets the image display method when the LCD monitor is in counterview position.

NORMAL : Image is displayed without inverting.

MIRROR : Inverted image is displayed.

• NORMAL/MIRROR is set when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

MEMO

MIRROR setting is disabled when color bar is displayed or status is in magnified size.

XSee “Outputting Color Bars” on page 105.

XSee “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 29.

NEXT PAGE When you display the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF[1/4] menu screen.

LCD/VF[3/4] Menu Screen

[1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

VIDEO FORMAT Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displays the video format.

OFF : Does not display the video format.

In camera mode : Displays the video format set in the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

In VTR mode : Displays the video format recorded on the playback tape or the video format input from the

IEEE1394 connector.

TAPE REMAIN Selects whether or not the remaining tape time (minutes) is shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displayed.

OFF : Not displayed.

TC/UB Selects whether or not the time code or user’s bits data should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor

or in the viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displayed.

OFF : Not displayed.

* Whether the time code or user’s bits data is shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch.

AUDIO Selects whether the audio level meters should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder

screen.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displayed.

OFF : Not displayed.

BATTERY INFO. For setting the status display method when loading the Anton-Bauer Battery.

The status will be displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

(In camera mode, only displayed when in STATUS 1 screen.)

VOLTAGE : Indicates battery voltage in 0.1 V steps [V]

CAPA% : Remaining battery is shown in percentage [%]

TIME : Remaining battery is shown in minutes [min]

• VOLTAGE and CAPA% can be selected when using an IDX Endura battery. When TIME is set, VOLTAGE is dis-

played.

MEMO

• When TIME or CAPA% is selected, the battery indicator displayed before the value changes depending on the

remaining battery level.

}: 12% or less |: 12% to less than 50% {: 50% or more

• When remaining battery level becomes less than 12%, the display changes to “} RES”.

• When CALIBRATION is required from the battery, the display switches between TIME (CAPA%) display (30 sec-

onds) and “} CAL” display (2 seconds) repeatedly.

• For CALIBRATION, refer to the instruction manual of Anton-Bauer Battery.

• Please use the remaining battery level and remaining time as a reference for shooting duration.

SHUTTER DISP. Sets the shutter display method to seconds or angle.

SEC : Seconds

DEG : Degrees

MEMO

This item is available when REC on the VIDEO FORMAT[1/2] menu screen is set to HDV-HD24P, DV-24P, DV-

24PA, HDV-HD25P, or DV-25P.

Shutter display method is fixed to SEC for other settings. (“[SEC]” is displayed.)

NEXT PAGE Camera mode:

To display the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

VTR mode:

To display the LCD/VF[2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK Camera mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF[2/4] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

LCD/VF[4/4] Menu Screen

[2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

LCD+VF Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switching method.

ON : Viewfinder always displayed the image.

OFF : Turns off the viewfinder display when the LCD monitor is opened.

MEMO

When this item is set to ON, the contents displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed with the DISPLAY button.

XSee page 29.

LCD CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

VF CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]

BLACK & WHITE* Selects the LCD monitor and viewfinder display style.

COLOR : Displays the image in color.

B&W : Displays the image in black and white.

MEMO

Characters are always displayed in color.

VF SIGNAL Sets the image format output from the Viewfinder connector 1 on page 16.

RGB : RGB signals

Y : Y signals (Brilliance signals)

COMPONENT : Component signals

COMPOSITE : Composite signals

MEMO

• Set this to RGB when using the supplied viewfinder. The supplied viewfinder will not function properly when set

to another setting.

• When this is set to Y or COMPOSITE in the HDV mode, images are not output from the [Y/PB/PR] terminal.

• When the VF-P400 viewfinder (sold separately) is connected to the Viewfinder connector, set this to Y to view

HDV format images with the VF-P400.

When this is set to COMPONENT or COMPOSITE, the following occurs.

• FOCUS ASSIST and SKIN AREA are not displayed.

When this is set to COMPONENT, the following restrictions are applied in HDV mode.

• Set output of characters from the viewfinder terminal with ON/OFF in ANALOG OUT CHAR. item on the OTH-

ERS[1/2] menu screen.

• Also set ZEBRA output from the viewfinder terminal with ON/OFF in ANALOG OUT CHAR. Item (When the

ZEBRA switch is ON).

When ZEBRA is set to ON, ZEBRA is also displayed for COMPONENT output from the [Y/PB/PR] terminal.

PAGE BACK Camera mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen.

TC/UB/CLOCK Menu

Screen

Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be

reached from this screen.

*1 This can be displayed and selected when 60/30 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

(When 24 is set, this is fixed at “NON DROP” and “[NON DROP]” is displayed.)

*2 This can be displayed and selected when 50/25 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

TCG SOURCE Selects the source of the time code generator.

INTERNAL : Uses the built-in time code generator

EXTERNAL : Uses the time code generator connected to the [TC IN] terminal

MEMO

• TC PRESET and UB PRESET are not available when set to EXTERNAL.

• HEADER REC is disabled when set to EXTERNAL.

• When this is set to EXTERNAL, the setting for TC DUPLI. is invalidated.

TC PRESET To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

EXECUTE : The set time code is confirmed.

CANCEL : The set time code is cancelled.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.

UB PRESET To preset the user’s bit data, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

EXECUTE : The set user’s bit data are confirmed.

CANCEL : The set user’s bit data are cancelled.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.

MEMO

When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

DROP FRAME *1 Selects whether the time code generator framing mode is drop-frame or non-drop-frame.

DROP : Internal time code generator works in drop-frame mode. Set this when the recorded time is im-

portant.

NON DROP : Internal time code generator works in non-drop-frame mode. Set this when the number of frames

is important.

UB REC *2 To select whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded.

To select whether the user’s bits should be displayed during playback of a tape with recorded user’s bits data.

ON : User’s bits are recorded during recording.

User’s bits are displayed during playback.

OFF : User’s bits are not recorded during recording.

User’s bits are not displayed during playback.

TC DUPLI. Sets how to record the time code (TC) and user’s bits (UB) during IEEE1394 input of HDV/DV format.

OFF : Records the TC/UB set in this device.

ON : Records the TC/UB of the IEEE1394 input.

MEMO

• This is validated when TCG SOURCE is set to INTERNAL.

• In HDV format, the UB set in this device is recorded regardless of the setting.

HEADER REC.. To make settings related to the HEADER REC function, align the cursor with this position, and then press the SHUT-

TER dial.

XSee “HEADER REC Menu Screen” on page 94.

TIME/DATE.. To make settings related to the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

XSee “TIME/DATE Menu Screen” on page 95.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

MENU SCREENS

HEADER REC Menu

Screen

The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. XSeepage60.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while

the STOP button is pressed.

DISABLE : HEADER REC operation is not executed.

STOP+REC : HEADER REC operation is executed.

TC DATA Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER

REC.

EXECUTE : Confirms the set time code.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all time codes to “0”.

CANCEL : Clears the set time code.

The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP FRAME item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

* The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the val-

ue set for this item.

UB DATA Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section.

EXECUTE : Confirms the set user’s bits.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.

CANCEL : Clears the set user’s bits.

MEMO

• The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

• When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.

BARS TIME Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-

sec steps)

[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

BLACK TIME Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps)

[Settings: 0SEC - 30SEC - 99SEC]

PAGE BACK The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

TIME/DATE Menu Screen

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

OFF : Not displayed.

ON : Displayed.

When a tape with time and date not recorded is played back, there will be no display of time and date even when

this item is set to ON.

DISPLAY MODE In the Camera mode, the date and time are displayed in accordance with the following settings.

The date and time recorded on a tape are displayed in accordance with the following settings.

BARS+CAM : Date and time are always displayed.

BARS : Date and time are displayed when the color bars are output.

CAM : Date and time are displayed when the camera images are output.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

DISPLAY STYLE Selects the style for the date and time display.

DATE+TIME : Date and time are displayed.

DATE : Date only is displayed.

TIME : Time only is displayed.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

DATE STYLE Selects the style for the date display.

YY/MM/DD : Displayed in the format of year/month/date.

MM/DD/YY : Displayed in the format of month/date/year.

DD/MM/YY : Displayed in the format of date/month/year.

Variation Range: U model: MM/DD/YY E model: DD/MM/YY

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

TIME STYLE Selects the style for the time display.

24 HOUR : Displays the time using the 24-hour system.

12 HOUR : Displays the time using the 12-hour system.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

SEC DISPLAY Selects whether to display the seconds in the time display.

ON : Seconds are displayed.

OFF : Seconds are not displayed.

When the DISPLAY item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.

TIME SHIFT Sets the clock OFFSET time. (1H steps)

Adds time to the built-in clock (time compensation) and displays it. The adjusted time is also recorded on the tape.

[Settings: –23H - –1H, OFF, +1H - +23H]

CLOCK ADJUST To adjust the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

The date and time are set on the CLOCK ADJUST screen.

XSee “Setting the Date and Time” on page 42.

PAGE BACK The TC/UB/CLOCK menu returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

MENU SCREENS

OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen

The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

ANALOG OUT CHAR. Sets whether or not to display characters such as status and menus on the screen for the [Y/PB/PR] and [VIDEO

OUT] terminals.

ON : On-screen display.

OFF : No on-screen display.

MEMO

When ANALOG OUT CHAR. item is set to ON, the content displayed on the viewfinder is also displayed in the

video from the video output terminal. During VTR recording, the mode is displayed in red on the viewfinder. How-

ever, color is not applied for the following video outputs.

• Component output of recording or playback in DV format

• Composite output

SDI OUT CHAR. Sets whether or not to display characters such as status and menus on the screen for the [HD/SD SDI] terminal.

ON : On-screen display.

OFF : No on-screen display.

LONG PAUSE TIME Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protect mode (drum head rotation stopped) is engaged when the record-

standby condition continues.

3MIN : 3 minutes

5MIN : 5 minutes

* When used in a cold environment or when the stopped or STILL status continues, the setting will be 3 minutes or

less regardless of the setting on the menu.

* Normally, set “3MIN” and use this to prevent head clogging and tape damage.

ALARM VR LEVEL Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the alarm sound.

The alarm sound is output through the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack.

OFF : Sound is not output.

LOW : Alarm sound is soft.

MIDDLE : Alarm sound is normal.

HIGH : Alarm sound is loud.

FRONT TALLY Selects the lighting method of the FRONT TALLY lamp during recording.

BLINK : The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights

steadily during recording.

ON : The lamp lights only during recording.

OFF : The lamp is always off.

BACK TALLY Selects the lighting method of the BACK TALLY lamp during recording.

BLINK : The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights

steadily during recording.

ON : The lamp lights only during recording.

OFF : The lamp is always off.

FORMAT LED Sets whether or not the [HDV/DV LED] g on page 15 lights for HDV format or DV format.

ON : Lights.

OFF : Does not light.

GENLOCK.. Calls up the GENLOCK menu screen.

Adjusts the H PHASE or SC PHASE of image signals of this device according to the external synchronization signal

input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal.

XSee page 99.

NEXT PAGE To display the OTHERS[2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

PAGE BACK The TOP MENU screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in

camera mode)

Set this when recording a backup of the HDV/DV signal from GY-HD250/GY-HD251 onto another device.

OFF : Does not control the backup device.

SYNCRO : Controls the backup device in conjunction with the recording start/stop mode status on this device, and

if there is no videocassette or if no tape remains for recording, controls the backup device in conjunction

with the REC trigger button and the lens VTR button on this device.

SPLIT : The REC trigger button on the right panel of this device controls the backup device recording start/stop.

Set this when you want to control the timing of the recording on this device and the backup device sep-

arately.

SERIES : Automatically starts recording on a backup device that is on Pause when the tape on this device has less

than 3 minutes remaining during shooting.

MEMO

• If you use the backup recording function on the BR-HD50, set this item to OFF.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is recording.

BACK SPACE [HDV]* This function controls the camera tape transport, back space and pre-roll time when the camera is connected to an

external HDD or external back up Recorder via IEEE1394 in HDV mode.

P-1394 : Priority for IEEE1394 recording (Auto setting)

P-TAPE : Priority for camera VCR recording

Note 1:

REC start signal will be sent 3 seconds after pressing REC trigger button.

* Actual recording start time is depending on recorder performance.

Note 2:

REC start signal will be sent just after pressing REC trigger button.

* Actual recording start time is depending on recorder performance.

Note 3:

In this mode, the IEEE1394 stream is discontinuous during internal VCR back space editing (when the REC trigger

is operated). This may result in breaks in the recording on tape on an external recorder. In the case of HDD recording

this may result in this device staying in REC PAUSE or divided files.

Note 4:

If HD/SD SDI OUT on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen is set to ON, the internal VCR start delay becomes

approximately 3 seconds.

MEMO

The cursor (K) does not move to this item when this device is recording.

BACK SPACE [HDV] IEEE1394

connection

1394 REC

TRIGGER

(XSee page 97)

Internal

VCR

start delay

External Recorder or HDD

vie IEEE1394 terminal

P-1394

Connected and

Power ON

OFF

approx. 3 seconds

N/A

SYNCRO See Note 1

SPLIT See Note 2

SERIES N/A

No connection or

Power OFF

See Note 4

OFF

approx. 1 second N/A

SYNCRO

SPLIT

SERIES

P-TAPE

Connected and

Power ON

OFF

approx. 1 second See Note 3SYNCRO

SPLIT

SERIES N/A

No connection or

Power OFF

OFF

approx. 1 second N/A

SYNCRO

SPLIT

SERIES

MENU SCREENS

OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen

(Cont’d)

* This is not displayed in VTR mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

DR-HD100 A.OFF* Selects whether or not to turn OFF the DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) when this device is turned

OFF.

OFF : Power does not turn OFF.

ON : Power turns OFF with this device.

MEMO

• The [ mark is displayed at the upper right of the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the DR-HD100 is con-

nected. If this device is turned OFF before the mark is displayed, power does not turn OFF even if this setting is

ON.

• This setting is canceled and the DR-HD100 does not turn OFF in the following instances.

- 1394 REC TRIGGER item is set to OFF

- VTR mode is set

• When the DR-HD100 power turns off and this device is turned ON again, after 12 seconds, “DR-HD100 power?”

appears on the LCD monitor for 7 seconds.

MENU ALL RESET Selects whether to reset the menu screen settings to initial settings.

The camera mode and VTR mode menu settings are reset. (The TC PRESET, UB PRESET, and CLOCK ADJUST

settings are not reset.)

CANCEL : The settings are not reset.

EXECUTE : The settings are reset.

MEMO

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the VTR is activated.

• If the current menu settings and the factory settings have different FRAME RATE settings, “REBOOT!” is dis-

played for 3 seconds, this device automatically turns off and then turns on.

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial once to return to the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.

DRUM HOUR Displays the drum usage time.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.

The cursor (K) does not move to this item.

FAN HOUR Displays the fan motor usage time.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance.

The cursor (K) does not move to this item.

GENLOCK Menu Screen

*1 REMOTE appears as the setting value of this item when the remote control unit is connected.

• The setting value quickly changes while the USER1 or USER2 button is held down for approximately two seconds.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)

SD H PHASE*1 Adjusts the horizontal (H) phase of the SD signal of this device according to the BB (Black Burst) signal input to the

[GENLOCK IN] terminal.

Increase the number : Proceed horizontal phase.

Decrease the number : Delay horizontal phase.

[Settings: MIN, −31 to −1, 0, 1 to 86, MAX]

HD H PHASE Adjusts the horizontal (H) phase of the HD signal and HD/SD SDI signal of this device according to the HD Tri-sync

signal input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal. In addition, during Tri-sync signal input, H PHASE of SD analog signals

are simultaneously adjusted in HD H PHASE item.

Increase the number : Proceed horizontal phase.

Decrease the number : Delay horizontal phase.

[Settings: MIN, −1023 to −1, 0, 1 to 1022, MAX]

MEMO

When adjusting the HD H PHASE, the setting value quickly changes while the USER1 or USER2 button is held

down for approximately two seconds.

SC COARSE*1 Adjusts the phase of the subcarrier (SC) of the composite or YC separate signal of this device according to the BB

(Black Burst) signal input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal.

Increase the number : Proceed phase.

Decrease the number : Delay phase.

[Settings: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°]

SC FINE*1 Fine-tunes the phase of the subcarrier (SC) of the composite or YC separate signal of this device according to the

BB (Black Burst) signal input to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal.

Increase the number : Proceed phase.

Decrease the number : Delay phase.

[Settings: MIN, −127 to −1, 0, 1 to 126, MAX]

PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial once to return to the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.

MENU SCREENS

100

FILE MANAGE Menu

Screen

You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN-

AGE menu screen.

• Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read

immediately with the following read-only files.

LIVE HD60P : Ideal setting for HD60P format

LIVE HD50P : Ideal setting for HD50P format

CINEMA HD24P : Ideal setting for movie-quality shoot-

ing

* The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or

reset.

• Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, 2, 3, 4; SD mem-

ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files.

• Load saved files.

• You can set a SUB NAME for the file to be saved.

• Reset the menu settings to the factory settings.

• Initialize (format) an SD memory card.

• When you set CANCEL for the LOAD, STORE, RESET

and FORMAT SD CARD items, these operations are not

executed.

• A message is displayed in the LCD monitor or the view-

finder.

EXECUTE : Displayed for 3 seconds

COMPLETE : Displayed for 3 seconds

ERROR : Flashes (Error displays XSee page 101.)

If there is an error:

• Press the STATUS button → Return to the normal

screen.

• Press the SHUTTER dial → Return to the FILE MAN-

AGE menu screen.

• To exit the FILE MANAGE screen:

Move the cursor (K) to PAGE BACK and press the SHUT-

TER dial or press the STATUS button.

Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu

screen

Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU screen.

Loading a menu settings file

Select the LOAD FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT

and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The file name setting area flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to load and press

the SHUTTER dial.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

LOAD item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• EXECUTE flashes.

4. With EXECUTE selected, press the SHUTTER dial to

read the menu settings in the selected file.

If the current menu settings and the menu settings to be

loaded have different video format settings, “REBOOT!”

is displayed for 3 seconds, this device turns off automati-

cally and then turns on.

CAUTION

This device cannot load scene files from GY-HD100/GY-

HD110-series devices.

Execute Complete

Error

Flashing

Error display

FILE MANAGE menu screen

Reboot display

101

Saving settings

Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT

and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The file name setting area flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to save to, and

press the SHUTTER dial.

Setting a SUB NAME

If you do not want to set a SUB NAME, go to Step 5..

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SUB

NAME and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The first character in the file name flashes.

4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the character, and press

the SHUTTER dial.

• The second character in the file name flashes.

Repeat Step 4. up through the eighth character.

5. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”)

flashes.

6. With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to save

the menu settings to the selected file.

Error displays

• NO CARD:

No SD memory card is inserted.

Insert an SD memory card.

•NO FORMAT:

The SD memory card is not initialized (formatted).

Initialize (format) the SD memory card.

• NO ACCESS:

There is a problem with the SD memory card.

Replace the SD memory card.

• WRITE PROTECT:

The SD memory card may be write-protected.

Check that write-protection is disabled.

• DISK FULL:

The SD memory card does not have enough free space.

Delete unwanted data or initialize (format) the card.

• INVALID VIDEO FORMAT:

A settings file for a video format that is not supported was

called up.

Settings files for video formats that are not supported can-

not be called up.

• READ ONLY FILE:

Indicates a read-only file.

Read-only files cannot be saved.

Settable Characters

Space

Execute Complete

Error

Flashing

Error display

MENU SCREENS

102

FILE MANAGE Menu Screen

(Cont’d)

Resetting the menu settings to the

factory settings

Select the RESET FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu

screen.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT

and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The file name setting area for the file to be reset

flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the name of the file to

reset, and press the SHUTTER dial.

CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, CAM4, CURRENT (current set-

tings)

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

RESET item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• EXECUTE flashes.

4. With EXECUTE selected, press the SHUTTER dial to

reset the settings.

If the current menu settings and the factory settings have

different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is displayed

for 3 seconds, this device turns off automatically and then

turns on.

When this happens, the SUB NAME initial value,

“[SCENE]” is displayed.

MEMO

Even if CAM1, CAM2, CAM3, or CAM4 are reset, the cur-

rent settings are not reset.

To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”.

Initializing (formatting) an SD mem-

ory card

Before initializing (formatting) a card:

1Insert and remove the SD memory card with the power

to this device OFF.

2Disable write-protection on the SD memory card.

3Check that an SD memory card has been inserted into

this device.

1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FOR-

MAT SD CARD item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• CANCEL flashes.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, and when EXECUTE flashes,

press the SHUTTER dial to initialize (format) the card.

If there is an error:

Check items 2 and 3 in “Before initializing (formatting) a

card”.

Execute Complete

Reboot display

Execute Complete

Flashing

Error display

Error

103

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

How to Use Skin Detail

This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color

areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin tones.

Setting the skin detail function color and range

1. Display the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

In menu setting procedure

TOP MENU screen → CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] →

CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] → Select ADVANCED PRO-

CESS item.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the SKIN

COLOR ADJUST item and press the SHUTTER dial.

• The SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen is displayed.

• The entire screen becomes black and white, and only

the areas recognized by the skin detail function are

displayed in color.

3. Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item,

press the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch

to skin color detection mode.

4. Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the

detection area frame is input.

To confirm the detection area, press the SHUTTER dial

and set SKIN COLOR DET. to STOP.

• The frame on the screen is the detection area for the

skin detail function.

• The color within the detection area is recognized as

the color that the skin detail function will use.

• If the color within the detection area is not recognized

as the color that the skin detail function will use,

“ERROR” is displayed on the screen.

5. If you want to change the range of colors recognized with

the skin color detection function, follow the steps below.

1Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the

SKIN COLOR RANGE item and press the SHUTTER

dial.

→ The setting area flashes and can be changed.

2Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow

the color range.

• Set the range as you check the color display.

3To confirm the color range, press the SHUTTER dial.

• The setting returns to its lit state.

6. To stop the SKIN COLOR ADJUST function, turn the

SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the PAGE BACK

item and press the SHUTTER dial.

USER 3USER 2USER 1

STATUS

ND FILTER

SHUTTER

SHUTTER dial

STATUS button

Cursor

CAMERA PROCESS[2/2] menu screen

ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen

Detection

area

SKIN COLOR ADJUST menu screen

Black and

white

presenta-

tion

Color

presenta-

tion

SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

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How to Use Skin Detail

(Cont’d)

Using the Skin Detail Function

To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR

ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on

the CAMERA PROCESS[1/2] menu screen.

In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of

suppression of skin color area detail enhancement in the

video signal. XSee page 81.

While the skin detail function operates, the “SD” indicator is

displayed on the STATUS 0 and STATUS 1 screen in the

viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Confirming the color tone area adjusted

with the Skin Detail function

When you push the ZEBRA switch on the front panel to

“SKIN AREA”, the skin detail function turns ON, and the color

area adjusted with the skin detail function is displayed in

color in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

MEMO

• When the REVERSE PICTURE item in the CAMERA

PROCESS[2/2] menu screen is set to ROTATE, skin

detail function is available but the detection area is not

displayed in the viewfinder or LCD screen.

• When COLOR GAIN item on the ADVANCED PRO-

CESS menu screen is set to “OFF”, only the portion the

skin detail function is working is displayed in skin color.

XSee page 83.

STATUS 0

“SD” display

ZEBRA switch

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Outputting Color Bars

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can output three types of color bars,

depending on the camera settings.

To output color bars, make the following settings.

1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.

2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu

screen to “ON”. XSee page 80.

• Color bars are output.

Outputting color bars using the USER buttons

1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.

2. Assign “BARS” to one of the USER1, 2 or 3 buttons.

XSee “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 86.

3. Press the USER button to which “BARS” was assigned.

• Color bars are output.

MEMO

• You can select whether to output an audio test signal

during color bar output using the TEST TONE item on

the AUDIO/MIC[1/2] menu screen. XSee page 87.

• Color bars are not output when FULL AUTO mode is ON

or in VTR mode.

NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the

SMPTE standard.

PAL standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the

EBU standard.

16:9 screen : Outputs multi-format color bars.

FULL AUTO switch

USER button

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OTHERS

Warnings and Responses

Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if

there is a problem on the VTR.

In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the

monitor speaker or PHONES jack.

MEMO

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this hap-

pens, turn the power off and then on again.

Display Status Action

60/30 INHIBIT

CHANGE FRAME

RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or 24, and a tape re-

corded in 60/30 frame is played back or it is input into the

IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu

screen to match the frames.

XSee page 77.

50/25 INHIBIT

CHANGE FRAME

RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-

corded in 50/25 frame or it is input into the IEEE1394 port

in VTR mode.

24 INHIBIT CHANGE

FRAME RATE MENU

The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or 60/30, and a tape

recorded in 24 frame is played back or it is input into the

IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.

AUX IN INHIBIT

CHANGE

FRAME RATE MENU

• U model

Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or

24 and the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch is set to AUX IN.

• E model

Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or

24 and the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch is set to AUX IN.

Set the FRAME RATE item as shown below to input exter-

nal images.

U model : 60/30

E model : 50/25

SYNC LOCKING Camera image is locking to external synchronization sig-

nals.

It is not possible to enter recording mode while “SYNC

LOCKING” is displayed. Wait until the indication disap-

pears.

PLEASE WAIT Displays when external synchronization signal is input and

REC trigger button is pressed while SYNC LOCKING is dis-

played.

INVALID SYNC • Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or

24 and signals not supported by GENLOCK are input.

• Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and

signals not supported by GENLOCK are input.

Input supported external synchronization signals.

XSee page 66.

DV-60I INVALID!

DV-24P INVALID!

DV-24PA INVALID!

A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format

was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in

VTR mode on the E model.

The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,

DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-

nector in VTR mode.

DV-50I INVALID!

DV-25P INVALID!

A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played

back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on

the U model.

The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or

DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in

VTR mode.

HDV-SD60P

INVALID!

A tape recorded in HDV-SD60P format was played back or

input into IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode.

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 cannot play back or input an HDV-

SD60P/HDV-SD50P signal.

HDV-SD50P

INVALID!

A tape recorded in HDV-SD50P format was played back or

input into IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode.

INVALID TAPE! A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. Use a MiniDV videocassette.

LP TAPE INVALID!* Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode. GY-HD250/GY-HD251 cannot record or play back in LP

mode.

NO DV SIGNAL* DV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal.

NO HDV SIGNAL* HDV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal.

COPY INHIBIT* Tried to record a copyguarded signal. Cannot record a copyguarded signal.

REC INHIBIT* A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE)

was inserted.

Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC.

NO TAPE* No videocassette tape is inserted. Insert a cassette tape.

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* When status indications are magnified, warnings are not displayed on the LCD monitor.

XSee “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 29.

Display Status Action

CHANGE PB TAPE

FORMAT*

Image format which is different from the one set in the PB

TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen is be-

ing played back.

Check the setting for the PB TAPE item.

XSee page 79.

LOW VOLTAGE* Battery is low. Charge the battery pack or replace it.

TAPE NEAR END* There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash-

es only when recording).

To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape.

TAPE END* Displayed when the tape ends. Replace the tape.

CHANGE 1394

SWITCH*

Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set-

ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.

Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and

then on again.

SWITCH TO VTR

MODE*

Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode. Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode.

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED

Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was

detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as

during playback and displayed.)

Clean with a special head cleaning tape.

XSee page 7.

CLEANING TAPE! Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted. The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-

moved.

COPY GUARD!* Tried to play back a copyguarded tape. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape.

FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC.

PUSH CASSETTE

COVER*

The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.

CHANGE THE SYS-

TEM*

Displayed when you attempt to change FRAME RATE item

in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

When the FRAME RATE item setting is changed, the frame

rate system for this device is changed. Check the frame

rate to use before changing the setting.

XSee pages 54 and 77.

OTHERS

108

Warnings and Responses (Cont’d)

• Warning Indications for VTR Abnormalities

Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, this

device self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose

together with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

Error code

Warning

Error Code Error Details GY-HD250/GY-HD251

Operation Remedy

0201

CONDENSATION ON DRUM

Indicates dew formation (condensa-

tion).

Operation stops. All opera-

tions are rejected.

Leave this device with the power ON,

until the indication disappears.

XSee page 9.

3200

LOADING FAILURE

Tape cannot be loaded. Switch the power OFF and then switch

it back ON. However, the tape may be

damaged depending on the circum-

stances. Please consult the person in

charge of professional video equip-

ment at your nearest JVC-authorized

service agent.

3300

UNLOADING FAILURE

Tape cannot be unloaded.

4100

CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE

Irregularity with eject operation.

5605 - 5609

DEFECTIVE TAPE

Tape is cut. Operation stops. Press the EJECT button to take out the

cassette.

If the tape runs out during recording,

switch the power OFF and then switch

it back ON, press the EJECT button,

and then take out the cassette.

5702

TAPE END DET. ERROR

Tape end sensor error. Operation stops. All opera-

tions are rejected.

Switch the power OFF and then switch

it back ON. However, the tape may be

damaged depending on the circum-

stances. Please consult the person in

charge of professional video equip-

ment at your nearest JVC-authorized

service agent.

5802

TAPE BEGIN DET. ERROR

Tape beginning sensor error.

7001

DRUM MOTOR FAILURE

Drum rotation error.

7101

CAP MOTOR FAILURE

Capstan rotation error.

7202 - 7203

SUPPLY REEL FAILURE

Supply reel rotation error.

7302 - 7303

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE

Take up reel rotation error.

7305

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE

Take up reel rotation error when un-

8000

EMERGENCY TAPE!

Tape problem detected.

TURN POWER OFF.

TURN BACK ON LATER.

System error when power is turned on. HDV/DV LED, VTR indicator

and TALLY lamp flash. Only

POWER switch operation is

accepted.

Turn off the power and let this device

sit for sometime before turning it back

on.

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TALLY lamp

Blinks when remaining battery power or tape is low. (Only

in Camera mode)

Alarm Sound

When remaining battery power becomes low, a warning

sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the

PHONES jack.

(In Camera mode only)

When an irregularity occurs in the VTR, a warning sound

is also output.

Whether or not alarm sound should be output and the vol-

ume level are selected with the ALARM VR LEVEL item

on the OTHERS[1/2] menu screen.

Depending on the alarm conditions, the warning indicators

on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, the TALLY lamp,

and alarm sounds appear as shown in the following table.

Blinking Pattern Remaining Battery/Tape

Slow blinking

(once per sec.)

• Remaining battery power is low.

• Remaining tape time is equivalent to less

than 3 minutes.

Fast blinking

(four times per sec.)

• Tape has run out.

• Irregularity has occurred in the VTR.

Alarm Indications on LCD Monitor/

Viewfinder Screen TALLY lamp Alarm Sound Condition

VTR alarm indication

(Example) I

Dew formation (condensation) or error has oc-

curred in the VTR.

JAbout 3 min. before tape end

(displayed during recording).

ITape end

(displayed during recording).

JRemaining battery power is low.

Display symbols J: Blinking once per second. I: Blinking four times per second.

: Sound interrupted once per second. : Continuous sound.

OTHERS

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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 handle 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-

er.

• The Camera mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)

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 this device 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. XSee “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

unit.

• When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording,

this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.

The transient section between scenes recorded on other units

and those recorded on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 may appear

disturbed.

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? XSee page 34.

Battery alarm is displayed even if a fully charged battery pack

is put in.

• Is the battery pack old?

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[3/4] 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? XSee “Setting and Displaying the Date

and Time” on pages 41, 42.

Video is not output from the [Y/PB/PR] terminal. • Is VF SIGNAL on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen set to Y or COMPOSITE?

Viewfinder is not displayed properly. • Is VF SIGNAL on the LCD/VF[4/4] menu screen set to a setting other than

RGB?

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How to Display the Hour

Meter

The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in the

DRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH-

ERS[2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on GY-HD250/

GY-HD251.

Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. XSee page 7.

1. Turn the POWER switch ON.

2. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second to display

the TOP MENU screen.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the OTHERS.. item, and

press the SHUTTER dial.

The OTHERS[1/2] menu screen is displayed.

4. Select the NEXT PAGE item on the OTHERS[1/2] menu

screen and press the SHUTTER dial.

The OTHERS[2/2] menu screen is displayed.

OTHERS[2/2] Menu Screen

5. To return to the normal screen display, do one of the fol-

lowing:

• Press the STATUS button.

• Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item

on the TOP MENU screen and press the SHUTTER

dial.

DRUM HOUR item : Displays the drum usage hours.

FAN HOUR item : Displays the fan motor usage

hours.

OTHERS[2/2] menu screen

Drum usage

hours (h)

Fan motor usage hours (h)

OTHERS

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Specifications

[General]

[Camera section]

[VTR section]

[Time Code]

[Connectors]

Power requirements : DC 12 V, W 2 A

Power consumption : Approx. 24 W (in the Record mode)

Dimensions : 224(W) × 242.3(H) × 401(D) mm

(U model)

224(W) × 242.3(H) × 414(D) mm

(E model)

Mass : 3.6 d(8.0 lbs.) (U model)

3.8 d(8.4 lbs.) (E model)

(including lens (Th16 × 5.5BRMU),

viewfinder, microphone and tape)

Temperature

Operating : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4F° to 140°F)

Humidity

Operating : 30% to 80% RH

Storage : 85% RH or less

Image pickup device : 1/3" interline-transfer CCDs

Color separation

optical system

: F1.4, 3-color separation prism

Number of total pixels : Approx. 1,110,000 pixels

Color bars : SMPTE/EBU type Sync system:

Internal sync (built-in SSG)

Lens mount : 1/3" bayonet system

ND filter : 1/4ND, 1/16ND

Gain : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, ALC

Electronic shutter

Standard value : 59.94 Hz (U model)/50 Hz (E model)

Fixed values : 7.5 - 10,000 Hz, 11 steps (HDV

HD30p/HDV HD60p/DV 60i), 6.25 -

10,000 Hz, 11 steps (HDV HD25p/

HDV HD50p/DV 50i), 6 - 10,000 Hz,

12 steps (HDV HD24p/DV 24p),

6.25 - 10,000 Hz, 11 steps (DV 25p)

Variable scan : 30.03 - 10,489.5 Hz (HDV HD60p/

HDV HD30p/DV 60i)

25.04 - 10,489.5 Hz (HDV HD50p/

HDV HD25p/DV 50i/DV 25p)

24.01 - 10,489.5 Hz (HDV HD24p/

DV 24p)

Dynamic range : 300% or more

Video

Recording format : 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/

50p, 720/60p (U/E model), 480/24p,

480/60i (U model), 576/25p, 576/50i

(E model)

Video Format:

[HDV]

Video signal record-

ing format

: HDV720p format, 8-bit, 19.7 Mbps

Compression : MPEG-2 video (profile & level:

MP@H-14)

[DV]

Video signal record-

ing format

: DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps

Compression : DV compression, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/

4:2:0 (PAL)

Audio:

[HDV]

Audio signal record-

ing format

: MPEG1 Audio Layer II

[DV]

Audio signal record-

ing format

: 16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM

for 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz

PCM for 4 channels

Usable tape : MiniDV tape

Tape speed : 18.8 mm/sec.

Record/play time : 63 minutes (with an M-

DV63PROHD tape)

Time code signal : Compliance with SMPTE/EBU stan-

dard

LTC input :

0 dBs±6 dBs, high impedance, unbal-

anced

LTC output : 0 dBs±6 dBs, low impedance, unbal-

anced

AUX input

: Composite video signals 1V (p-p)

±0.3V (p-p). 75 Ω unbalanced (BNC)

Genlock input

: BB signals

SMPTE 170M (RS-170A) compliant

NTSC

/ITU-R BT. 470-6 compliant PAL

HDTV Tri-sync signals

[SMPTE 296M/SMPTE 274M com-

pliant] (BNC)

Analog composite output

: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced (RCA)

Analog component output

Y : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced (BNC)

PB/PR: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced (BNC)

HD/SD SDI output

: SMPTE 292M compliant HD serial

digital signals

/SMPTE 259M compliant SD serial

digital signals (BNC)

Audio inputs

Mic : –60 dBs, 3 kΩ, balanced (XLR), +48

V output for phantom power supply

Line : +4 dBs, 10 kΩ, balanced (XLR)

Audio outputs : –8 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced

(RCA ×2)

Earphone jack : –17 dBs to –60 dBs, 8-Ω impedance

(stereo mini-jack ×2)

IEEE1394 connector : 6-pin

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[ACCESSORIES]

For details, consult your JVC dealer.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lens : 1 (Excluding the CHU/CHE model)

Microphone : 1

Core Filter : 1

Clamp Filter : 4

SD memory card : 1

Tripod base : 1 (U model only)

Instruction Manual : 1

Warranty Card : 1

(USA and Canada only)

(unit: mm)

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS,

INDICATORS AND

CONNECTORS

PREPARATIONS

FOR OPERATION

SETTING AND

ADJUSTMENTS

BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING

OPERATION

PLAYBACK MODE

USING EXTERNAL

COMPONENTS

MENU SCREENS

FEATURES OF THE

CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

HD CAMERA RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HD250

GY-HD251

* The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GY-

HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the

provided lens, viewfinder and microphone

attached.

LST0440-001B

GY-HD250/GY-HD251

HD CAMERA RECORDER

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this

device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best

possible performance.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

JVC GY HD250/251 H250 User Manual LST0440 001B H

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