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... MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM150U INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM150E * The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached. Retain this JVC product. In this unit, please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this information for Europe) Only "U"models (GY-HM150U) have been evaluated by UL. Before operating this manual, each model number...
... MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM150U INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM150E * The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached. Retain this JVC product. In this unit, please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this information for Europe) Only "U"models (GY-HM150U) have been evaluated by UL. Before operating this manual, each model number...
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... your equipment. this . Any commercial use the equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you attempt to headphones at high volume, as this instruction manual are properly made and in a fatal electrical shock; • NEVER guess or take chances with wood screws - It is damaged in this may need to...
... your equipment. this . Any commercial use the equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you attempt to headphones at high volume, as this instruction manual are properly made and in a fatal electrical shock; • NEVER guess or take chances with wood screws - It is damaged in this may need to...
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...Display (Camera Mode Only 24 Menu Setting Screen 24 Alarm Display 24 Zebra Pattern Display 24 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode 25 Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode . . . . . .25 Selecting a Focusing Mode 25 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format 26 Selecting the Aspect ... Scenes and Conditions (Program AE) . . .30 Enabling Lolux Mode 30 Using the Built-in ND Filter 30 Adjusting the Exposure Manually 31 Using the Tele Macro Feature 32 Displaying the Zebra Pattern 32 Displaying the Zebra Pattern 32 Specifying the Luminance Level Range for Displaying...
...Display (Camera Mode Only 24 Menu Setting Screen 24 Alarm Display 24 Zebra Pattern Display 24 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode 25 Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode . . . . . .25 Selecting a Focusing Mode 25 Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format 26 Selecting the Aspect ... Scenes and Conditions (Program AE) . . .30 Enabling Lolux Mode 30 Using the Built-in ND Filter 30 Adjusting the Exposure Manually 31 Using the Tele Macro Feature 32 Displaying the Zebra Pattern 32 Displaying the Zebra Pattern 32 Specifying the Luminance Level Range for Displaying...
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...restrictions of this product. A : Indicates the reference page numbers and reference items. Ⅵ Content of this manual. 3 Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. ● Illustrated designs, specifications and other countries. ...9679; Other product and company names included in this manual ● All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Playback Playing Back Recorded Clips 48 Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail Screen . . . . 48...
...restrictions of this product. A : Indicates the reference page numbers and reference items. Ⅵ Content of this manual. 3 Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. ● Illustrated designs, specifications and other countries. ...9679; Other product and company names included in this manual ● All rights reserved by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Playback Playing Back Recorded Clips 48 Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail Screen . . . . 48...
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... Three Video Output Terminals This camera recorder comes with little motion by accumulating the images. Application Software Provided The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or Macintosh PCs and for ... the video images, etc. (For MP4 file format) The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as audio input terminals for each application software. 5 Saving and... USB Port Files stored on the SDHC/SDXC card can be adjusted automatically or manually.
... Three Video Output Terminals This camera recorder comes with little motion by accumulating the images. Application Software Provided The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or Macintosh PCs and for ... the video images, etc. (For MP4 file format) The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as audio input terminals for each application software. 5 Saving and... USB Port Files stored on the SDHC/SDXC card can be adjusted automatically or manually.
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... INPUT1 INPUT2 - U [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input terminal selection switch (A Page 38) For selecting whether to input audio signals to the Full Auto or Manual mode. A B R Q P O N M DEFGHIJ K L A Built-in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to 1/10. H ..., [INPUT2] terminal: R, S on Page13 11 B- LINE - K Card slot B (A Page 20) Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. A- E Iris dial (A Page 36) Enables manual aperture adjustment. I Card slot A status indicator (A Page 20) J Card slot A (A Page 20) Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. F [GAIN] Gain switch (A Page 35)...
... INPUT1 INPUT2 - U [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input terminal selection switch (A Page 38) For selecting whether to input audio signals to the Full Auto or Manual mode. A B R Q P O N M DEFGHIJ K L A Built-in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to 1/10. H ..., [INPUT2] terminal: R, S on Page13 11 B- LINE - K Card slot B (A Page 20) Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. A- E Iris dial (A Page 36) Enables manual aperture adjustment. I Card slot A status indicator (A Page 20) J Card slot A (A Page 20) Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. F [GAIN] Gain switch (A Page 35)...
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.... (A Page 48) When the menu screen is displayed, this lever is used for starting or stopping recording. MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- G [SLOT SEL] Slot selection button...
.... (A Page 48) When the menu screen is displayed, this lever is used for starting or stopping recording. MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- G [SLOT SEL] Slot selection button...
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... recording. R [INPUT1] Audio input 1 terminal (A Page 38) For connecting an XLR microphone. Memo : ● To switch to set the shutter speed manually. C [AE±] Exposure button (A Page 31) Press this button to the Camera or Media mode. D [ADJ./VOL.] Adjustment/Volume knob [ADJ.] ...] Power/Operation mode selection switch STANDBY/ON OFF : Turns the power On/Off. (A Page 17) CAM/MEDIA : Sets this camera recorder to set the exposure manually. Ⅵ Rear Ⅵ Grip Belt Side SR M A B OIS OPEN SHUTTER AE ʶ CLOSE ACCESS CAM MEDIA REC L K ADJ./ VOL. O ...
... recording. R [INPUT1] Audio input 1 terminal (A Page 38) For connecting an XLR microphone. Memo : ● To switch to set the shutter speed manually. C [AE±] Exposure button (A Page 31) Press this button to the Camera or Media mode. D [ADJ./VOL.] Adjustment/Volume knob [ADJ.] ...] Power/Operation mode selection switch STANDBY/ON OFF : Turns the power On/Off. (A Page 17) CAM/MEDIA : Sets this camera recorder to set the exposure manually. Ⅵ Rear Ⅵ Grip Belt Side SR M A B OIS OPEN SHUTTER AE ʶ CLOSE ACCESS CAM MEDIA REC L K ADJ./ VOL. O ...
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.... 3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder. 2 Place the microphone in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the tripod to AOnB. (A Page 74) ● Point the front end of microphone cable terminal you purchase this product. The supplied microphone is loose...
.... 3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder. 2 Place the microphone in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the tripod to AOnB. (A Page 74) ● Point the front end of microphone cable terminal you purchase this product. The supplied microphone is loose...
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MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- M- A- Doing so may damage the lens or the ...
MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- M- A- Doing so may damage the lens or the ...
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Tally Lamp Assigning Functions to enable the illumination of the tally lamp. MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 2 3 45 W REC / 6 [REC/6] Button ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Memo : ● Assign functions ...
Tally Lamp Assigning Functions to enable the illumination of the tally lamp. MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH-1 AUDIO SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL 0 1 23 2 3 45 W REC / 6 [REC/6] Button ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Memo : ● Assign functions ...
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... display the Full Auto shooting mode icon (A) at the top of the screen. Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 29) AF/MF AAFB : Auto Focus Mode AMFB: Manual Focus Mode 0 1 23 INPUT1 INPUT2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L-... ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- AF/MF Ⅵ Setting to the Manual Focus mode 1 Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on the screen. A- Pressing [FULL AUTO] while the mode is adjusted automatically. PRST- A B Iris Dial...
... display the Full Auto shooting mode icon (A) at the top of the screen. Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 29) AF/MF AAFB : Auto Focus Mode AMFB: Manual Focus Mode 0 1 23 INPUT1 INPUT2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L-... ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- AF/MF Ⅵ Setting to the Manual Focus mode 1 Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on the screen. A- Pressing [FULL AUTO] while the mode is adjusted automatically. PRST- A B Iris Dial...
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... A > B > C > D. By default, it is assigned to : Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Adjusts the angle of view. A Camera recorder's zoom lever on the top surface B Camera recorder's manual ring: This can be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are enabled. ● When...than 5 seconds, the whole clip is played back. ● Only video clips in the currently selected slot can check the most recently recorded video. B Manual Ring A Zoom Lever W T ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- A Ring switch ...
... A > B > C > D. By default, it is assigned to : Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Adjusts the angle of view. A Camera recorder's zoom lever on the top surface B Camera recorder's manual ring: This can be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are enabled. ● When...than 5 seconds, the whole clip is played back. ● Only video clips in the currently selected slot can check the most recently recorded video. B Manual Ring A Zoom Lever W T ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- H- A Ring switch ...
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...feature temporarily switches the screen to black-andwhite, and adds color to the contour of the lens as a focus ring. 3 Turn the manual ring to AFOCUSB Manual Ring ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Memo : ● To change... function. Using the Focus Assist function on the external monitor. Alternatively, press the user button that is output on the right helps to use the manual ring of the focused image. There are two ways to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 66) CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 - H- A- A USER1 ...
...feature temporarily switches the screen to black-andwhite, and adds color to the contour of the lens as a focus ring. 3 Turn the manual ring to AFOCUSB Manual Ring ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Memo : ● To change... function. Using the Focus Assist function on the external monitor. Alternatively, press the user button that is output on the right helps to use the manual ring of the focused image. There are two ways to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 66) CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 - H- A- A USER1 ...
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... 2 Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is assigned with ALoluxB. Enabling Lolux Mode Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M To increase the sensitivity when in the Lolux mode. Memo : ● When shooting in Lolux mode, secure the camera recorder using... Cancel the Lolux mode. Twilight : Makes evening scenes look more natural. 30 Using the Built-in ND Filter Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Adjust the amount of the selected mode appears on a sunny day. B- A B [ND FILTER] Switch Press the [LOLUX/3] button or...
... 2 Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is assigned with ALoluxB. Enabling Lolux Mode Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M To increase the sensitivity when in the Lolux mode. Memo : ● When shooting in Lolux mode, secure the camera recorder using... Cancel the Lolux mode. Twilight : Makes evening scenes look more natural. 30 Using the Built-in ND Filter Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Adjust the amount of the selected mode appears on a sunny day. B- A B [ND FILTER] Switch Press the [LOLUX/3] button or...
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...[ND FILTER] during shooting may appear unclear depending on the screen.) ADJ./VOL 31 To prevent this from occurring, you can correct the exposure manually. 1 Set to the reference values of the camera. However, the brighter or darker areas of an image may cause distortion in the image ...;]. ● The AE value appears on the screen. ● AE Lock: Locks the exposure setting value. The mark disappears. Ⅵ Disabling the Manual Exposure mode 1 Press [AE±]. Reduces the amount of incident light to decrease the value and make the image darker. AE Lock ADJ./VOL Ⅵ...
...[ND FILTER] during shooting may appear unclear depending on the screen.) ADJ./VOL 31 To prevent this from occurring, you can correct the exposure manually. 1 Set to the reference values of the camera. However, the brighter or darker areas of an image may cause distortion in the image ...;]. ● The AE value appears on the screen. ● AE Lock: Locks the exposure setting value. The mark disappears. Ⅵ Disabling the Manual Exposure mode 1 Press [AE±]. Reduces the amount of incident light to decrease the value and make the image darker. AE Lock ADJ./VOL Ⅵ...
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Shooting Using the Tele Macro Feature Displaying the Zebra Pattern Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Shortens the closeup distance at the area that is set to AOnB, the zebra pattern display is output on the external monitor. Displaying ... [A/V Out] menu is displayed at the tele [T] end of the zoom. (1 m B approx. 80 cm) There are two ways to set to : Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M During video shooting, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are two ways to clear the zebra pattern display. ● Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist...
Shooting Using the Tele Macro Feature Displaying the Zebra Pattern Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Shortens the closeup distance at the area that is set to AOnB, the zebra pattern display is output on the external monitor. Displaying ... [A/V Out] menu is displayed at the tele [T] end of the zoom. (1 m B approx. 80 cm) There are two ways to set to : Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M During video shooting, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are two ways to clear the zebra pattern display. ● Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist...
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...] menu. (A Page 68) ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. ● Select a white balance type using the [WHT.BAL] switch. ● You can store two white balance types in ...memories [A] and [B]. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Set the ND filter according to the lighting. (A Page 30) 3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to AAB or ABB. 4 Locate a place with...
...] menu. (A Page 68) ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. ● Select a white balance type using the [WHT.BAL] switch. ● You can store two white balance types in ...memories [A] and [B]. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Set the ND filter according to the lighting. (A Page 30) 3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to AAB or ABB. 4 Locate a place with...
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... when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to 5600K. ● In these cases, white balance switching with different lighting conditions. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Set using [Camera Function] menu [Switch Set]B[FAW]. (A Page 66) You can assign FAW (Full Auto White balance) to any... Adjusts the blue component. Do not start recording during this interval. Adjusting White Paint Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Adjusts the red (R) and blue (B) components when in the Auto White Balance mode. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Select [White Paint R] or [White Paint B] in and out of places ...
... when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to 5600K. ● In these cases, white balance switching with different lighting conditions. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Set using [Camera Function] menu [Switch Set]B[FAW]. (A Page 66) You can assign FAW (Full Auto White balance) to any... Adjusts the blue component. Do not start recording during this interval. Adjusting White Paint Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Adjusts the red (R) and blue (B) components when in the Auto White Balance mode. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Select [White Paint R] or [White Paint B] in and out of places ...
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... FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- PUSH ACCESS CAM MEDIA REC DC Note : ● When in the manual mode is displayed. A- Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to the user's ... video amplifier is automatically set to a value according to activate the Auto Gain Control mode (AAGCB fixed). The gain of each position can be adjusted manually. Ⅵ Setting values Frame rate 60 1/3.75, 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Frame rate 50 1/3....
... FOCUS ZOOM AF/MF FULL AUTO GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M L- PUSH ACCESS CAM MEDIA REC DC Note : ● When in the manual mode is displayed. A- Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to the user's ... video amplifier is automatically set to a value according to activate the Auto Gain Control mode (AAGCB fixed). The gain of each position can be adjusted manually. Ⅵ Setting values Frame rate 60 1/3.75, 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Frame rate 50 1/3....