117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U
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...Before operating this information for purchasing this JVC product. Retain this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. Serial No. * The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GYHD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder... 1 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:13 PM © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited GY-HD250/GY-HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD250 INSTRUCTIONS GY-HD251 E INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING...
...Before operating this information for purchasing this JVC product. Retain this device, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. Serial No. * The illustration shows the GY-HD250/GYHD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder... 1 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:13 PM © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited GY-HD250/GY-HD251 HD CAMERA RECORDER HD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HD250 INSTRUCTIONS GY-HD251 E INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING...
117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U
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... 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 the rights of copyright holders. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio...SD memory card X See page 34 Tripod base (Provided only for purchasing the JVC GY-HD250U/CHU and GY-HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are not used in the LP mode is not included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E. • A lens is not possible. (In DV format) •...
... 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 the rights of copyright holders. • JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio...SD memory card X See page 34 Tripod base (Provided only for purchasing the JVC GY-HD250U/CHU and GY-HD251E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are not used in the LP mode is not included with the GY-HD250U and GY-HD251E. • A lens is not possible. (In DV format) •...
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.... There are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of recording formats within HDV format. DVCAM is converted to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for reproduction of dark subjects with little... locations. • ND filters for highquality picture 1/3" 3-CCD with IEEE1394 connector, such as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). e_hd250.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MAIN FEATURES • GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in 24p mode. HDV 720p (720 effective ...
.... There are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of recording formats within HDV format. DVCAM is converted to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for reproduction of dark subjects with little... locations. • ND filters for highquality picture 1/3" 3-CCD with IEEE1394 connector, such as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). e_hd250.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MAIN FEATURES • GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in 24p mode. HDV 720p (720 effective ...
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... down. • Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being overwritten. • To record on the way the HD camera recorder is recommended that videotapes be 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 any of ...a horizontal position, pressure from humidity, dust and ultraviolet light. e_hd250.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM INTRODUCTION Battery Pack to be Used The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges. 8
... down. • Avoid storing a videocassette with its tape not being overwritten. • To record on the way the HD camera recorder is recommended that videotapes be 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 any of ...a horizontal position, pressure from humidity, dust and ultraviolet light. e_hd250.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM INTRODUCTION Battery Pack to be Used The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges. 8
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...headphone with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. X See page 22. 12 Plug in the figure. 1 2 3 4 1Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record mode. The audio channel to be performed. It is selected with the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen...light and the lighting pattern. Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on page 19 to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. 4LCD monitor Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. Earphone cable Clamp filter 3Shoulder belt hooks Allows you to BOTH. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch d on the...
...headphone with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. X See page 22. 12 Plug in the figure. 1 2 3 4 1Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record mode. The audio channel to be performed. It is selected with the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC[2/2] menu screen...light and the lighting pattern. Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on page 19 to attach a separately sold shoulder belt. 4LCD monitor Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture. Earphone cable Clamp filter 3Shoulder belt hooks Allows you to BOTH. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch d on the...
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...18 MEMO • When FOCUS ASSIST on page 34. When an SD memory card is ejected. The LED lights while ejecting is displayed in the Camera mode to set to prevent unwanted recording. (The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.) 9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK... progress. MEMO • It takes a few seconds before the videocassette is loaded • You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on GY-HD250/GY-HD251. • You can be opened by loosening this ring. 5Slide mounting ring You can insert and remove the SD memory card. bOperation cover Open...
...18 MEMO • When FOCUS ASSIST on page 34. When an SD memory card is ejected. The LED lights while ejecting is displayed in the Camera mode to set to prevent unwanted recording. (The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.) 9[REC LOCK] REC LOCK... progress. MEMO • It takes a few seconds before the videocassette is loaded • You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on GY-HD250/GY-HD251. • You can be opened by loosening this ring. 5Slide mounting ring You can insert and remove the SD memory card. bOperation cover Open...
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...unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. e_hd250.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 ... CH-2 ON OFF POWER REC SD Memory Card Battery mount GY-HD250: Gold Mount GY-HD251: V Mount Anton Bauer Battery Anton Bauer Battery Charger For GY-HD251 GY-HD250/GY-HD251 Standard Package Mount Converter (1/2r1/3): ACM-12 (2/3r1...AUTO MANU POWER I DOWN UP DOWN UP O CLOSE OPEN Camera Remote Control Unit RM-P210 View Finder DM-3106 (Astrodesign) V-R70P-HAD (Marshall Electronics) Studio Kit KA-HD250 *1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 ...
...unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. e_hd250.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 ... CH-2 ON OFF POWER REC SD Memory Card Battery mount GY-HD250: Gold Mount GY-HD251: V Mount Anton Bauer Battery Anton Bauer Battery Charger For GY-HD251 GY-HD250/GY-HD251 Standard Package Mount Converter (1/2r1/3): ACM-12 (2/3r1...AUTO MANU POWER I DOWN UP DOWN UP O CLOSE OPEN Camera Remote Control Unit RM-P210 View Finder DM-3106 (Astrodesign) V-R70P-HAD (Marshall Electronics) Studio Kit KA-HD250 *1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16 ...
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Check that was either just purchased or formatted on a device other than GY-HD250/ GY-HD251, format it in the direction of the arrow. • The SD memory card ...the emission of the SD memory card to 2 GB • You can save and call up menu settings and camera settings for GY-HD250/GY-HD251. sible, as pos- Cutout 34 SD memory card cover About SD Memory Cards • When you can... that saved files are not mistakenly erased. X See "FILE MANAGE Menu Screen" on GY-HD250/GY-HD251. Close the SD memory card cover. Set the switch on page 14. Open the SD memory card cover. ...
Check that was either just purchased or formatted on a device other than GY-HD250/ GY-HD251, format it in the direction of the arrow. • The SD memory card ...the emission of the SD memory card to 2 GB • You can save and call up menu settings and camera settings for GY-HD250/GY-HD251. sible, as pos- Cutout 34 SD memory card cover About SD Memory Cards • When you can... that saved files are not mistakenly erased. X See "FILE MANAGE Menu Screen" on GY-HD250/GY-HD251. Close the SD memory card cover. Set the switch on page 14. Open the SD memory card cover. ...
117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U
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... and the time code data. After making sure that the power switches of the AC adapter are reset. How to the VTR section and the camera. The battery will remain charged for about 3 months after being charged for about 4 hours. In this condition for about 4 hours. • The built-in... near both ends of the DC cable as the AC power supply. 1. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 and an AC outlet or mount a charged battery on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to "ON" or "OFF" (charging takes places with lower voltage. 36 e_hd250.book Page 36 Tuesday,...
... and the time code data. After making sure that the power switches of the AC adapter are reset. How to the VTR section and the camera. The battery will remain charged for about 3 months after being charged for about 4 hours. In this condition for about 4 hours. • The built-in... near both ends of the DC cable as the AC power supply. 1. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 and an AC outlet or mount a charged battery on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 to "ON" or "OFF" (charging takes places with lower voltage. 36 e_hd250.book Page 36 Tuesday,...
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...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 as follows Battery...hours • Battery operating time may not complete. Audio signal are used up, set to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is not going to OFF after the battery pack capacity has been used frequently. e_hd250.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 24, 2006...
...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 as follows Battery...hours • Battery operating time may not complete. Audio signal are used up, set to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is not going to OFF after the battery pack capacity has been used frequently. e_hd250.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 24, 2006...
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.... When a recordable videocassette is being switched : Flashing In VTR mode : Lit In Camera mode : Off Turning the Power OFF 1. FREE REC REGEN POWER switch CAM/VTR button Camera mode The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the Camera mode. While the mode is loaded, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record-standby mode automatically. This device turns on again...
.... When a recordable videocassette is being switched : Flashing In VTR mode : Lit In Camera mode : Off Turning the Power OFF 1. FREE REC REGEN POWER switch CAM/VTR button Camera mode The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the Camera mode. While the mode is loaded, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record-standby mode automatically. This device turns on again...
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.... • When a tape with special operations. About Time Code Mode „ Camera mode TC/UB/CLOCK menu TC GENE. To enable this device enters record mode from the [HD/SD-SDI] terminal. Setting • Set TCG SOURCE on Tape The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 also incorporates a time code reader. switch TCG SOURCE item TC...
.... • When a tape with special operations. About Time Code Mode „ Camera mode TC/UB/CLOCK menu TC GENE. To enable this device enters record mode from the [HD/SD-SDI] terminal. Setting • Set TCG SOURCE on Tape The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 also incorporates a time code reader. switch TCG SOURCE item TC...
117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U
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... the lens' iris if the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved abruptly during shooting, the area of focus is pressed, the GY-HD250/ GY-HD251 may pick up the sound of the tape, a blank space appears as the new scene will not be guaranteed if a recording is ended by... the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly and repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immediately after the trigger button is displayed in camera mode. 2. X See "OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen" on what you press this condition set to the tape protect mode. X See page 89 58 CAUTION • This ...
... the lens' iris if the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved abruptly during shooting, the area of focus is pressed, the GY-HD250/ GY-HD251 may pick up the sound of the tape, a blank space appears as the new scene will not be guaranteed if a recording is ended by... the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly and repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immediately after the trigger button is displayed in camera mode. 2. X See "OTHERS[1/2] Menu Screen" on what you press this condition set to the tape protect mode. X See page 89 58 CAUTION • This ...
117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U
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...recording starts after playback. CAUTION • This function does not work when the GY-HD250/GYHD251 is in REC standby mode. tor, in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4 screen is displayed.) 59 "HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!" The camera will appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc. In...; The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content recorded in DV format is played back, and about 5 minutes or 3 minutes, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 automatically stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode) In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR...
...recording starts after playback. CAUTION • This function does not work when the GY-HD250/GYHD251 is in REC standby mode. tor, in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4 screen is displayed.) 59 "HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!" The camera will appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc. In...; The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content recorded in DV format is played back, and about 5 minutes or 3 minutes, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 automatically stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode) In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR...
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... Press the STOP button to the tape protect mode. ton. MEMO • In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the screen. Tape protect mode : Drum rotation is stopped in order to fast forward...: TIME/DATE menu screen Display of time code : LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen REW button FF button MEMO The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can play mode or still mode to protect the tape. • The time required for a while, ... or on the LCD monitor, or on the VTR indicator. * Playback is also possible in the Camera mode. To enable or disable the display is in the stop playback or the still mode, press ...
... Press the STOP button to the tape protect mode. ton. MEMO • In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the screen. Tape protect mode : Drum rotation is stopped in order to fast forward...: TIME/DATE menu screen Display of time code : LCD/VF[1/2] menu screen REW button FF button MEMO The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 can play mode or still mode to protect the tape. • The time required for a while, ... or on the LCD monitor, or on the VTR indicator. * Playback is also possible in the Camera mode. To enable or disable the display is in the stop playback or the still mode, press ...
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...SPACE [HDV] item. Set the IEEE1394 switch on this device, interrupting the backup recording image. Connections Use the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as a backup device and switching GY-HD250/GY-HD251 from the playback mode to the record mode, noise will be correctly recorded). 70 CAUTION • Set ... Page 70 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY-HD250/GYHD251's Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector The GY-HD250/GY-HD251's camera image and sound can be recorded. DV : When backup in DV format HDV : When backup in...
...SPACE [HDV] item. Set the IEEE1394 switch on this device, interrupting the backup recording image. Connections Use the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 as a backup device and switching GY-HD250/GY-HD251 from the playback mode to the record mode, noise will be correctly recorded). 70 CAUTION • Set ... Page 70 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup Recording Backup Recording of the GY-HD250/GYHD251's Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector The GY-HD250/GY-HD251's camera image and sound can be recorded. DV : When backup in DV format HDV : When backup in...
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...'s memory and are retained even when the power is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The items on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 or SD memory card. „ Camera Mode TOP MENU screen (CAM) 73 The menu screen to store the menu setting contents on the...
...'s memory and are retained even when the power is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The items on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 or SD memory card. „ Camera Mode TOP MENU screen (CAM) 73 The menu screen to store the menu setting contents on the...
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... for 1 second or longer. • The TOP MENU screen appears. Press the STATUS button or Return to align the cursor (K) with the CAM/ VTR button. (Camera mode or VTR mode) 3. Set the POWER switch to change the setting, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area stops blinking and... set to align the cursor (K) with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial. to the TOP MENU screen. tings, use either of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 with the item to file. Press the STATUS button for saving to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area...
... for 1 second or longer. • The TOP MENU screen appears. Press the STATUS button or Return to align the cursor (K) with the CAM/ VTR button. (Camera mode or VTR mode) 3. Set the POWER switch to change the setting, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area stops blinking and... set to align the cursor (K) with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial. to the TOP MENU screen. tings, use either of the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 with the item to file. Press the STATUS button for saving to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area...
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... reads the menu screen settings saved in the Camera mode. LCD/VF.. VTR mode : It consists of four screens. e_hd250.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is recording. VTR mode : It consists of...
... reads the menu screen settings saved in the Camera mode. LCD/VF.. VTR mode : It consists of four screens. e_hd250.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is recording. VTR mode : It consists of...
KA-HD250U Studio Adapter Owners Manual (15 pages)
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... the trademarks or registered trademarks of JVC. found in this manual are used in this manual CAUTION : Points to pay attention to during use . • When a transceiver or mobile phone is used near this unit, noise may be performed through GY-HD250 even if RM-P210 is connected.)...is property of their respective companies. Unau- Use either the GY-HD250 Camera or RM-P210. NOTE : Details for improvement. • This manual refers to the connecting camera as ™, ® and © do not appear in or unplug the camera cable connector when this unit is not attached. Marks and...
... the trademarks or registered trademarks of JVC. found in this manual are used in this manual CAUTION : Points to pay attention to during use . • When a transceiver or mobile phone is used near this unit, noise may be performed through GY-HD250 even if RM-P210 is connected.)...is property of their respective companies. Unau- Use either the GY-HD250 Camera or RM-P210. NOTE : Details for improvement. • This manual refers to the connecting camera as ™, ® and © do not appear in or unplug the camera cable connector when this unit is not attached. Marks and...
