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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM100U INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM100 The illustration shows the GY-HM100U with the provided microphone attached. 4HANKYOUFORPURCHASINGTHIS*6#PRODUCT"EFOREOPERATINGTHIS DEVICE PLEASEREADTHEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYTOENSURETHE BESTPOSSIBLEPERFORMANCE For Customer Use: %NTERBELOWTHE3ERIAL.OWHICHISLOCATEDONTHEBODY 2ETAINTHISINFORMATIONFORFUTUREREFERENCE -ODEL.O'9 (-5 3ERIAL.O LYT2089-001C
HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM100U INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM100 The illustration shows the GY-HM100U with the provided microphone attached. 4HANKYOUFORPURCHASINGTHIS*6#PRODUCT"EFOREOPERATINGTHIS DEVICE PLEASEREADTHEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYTOENSURETHE BESTPOSSIBLEPERFORMANCE For Customer Use: %NTERBELOWTHE3ERIAL.OWHICHISLOCATEDONTHEBODY 2ETAINTHISINFORMATIONFORFUTUREREFERENCE -ODEL.O'9 (-5 3ERIAL.O LYT2089-001C
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...battery installed should be of sufficient magnitude to fall, resulting in fire. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the camera. CAUTION! Getting Started Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC... • The serial number plate is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of in damage. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to the malfunctioning of this equipment in a malfunction. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK ...
...battery installed should be of sufficient magnitude to fall, resulting in fire. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the camera. CAUTION! Getting Started Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC... • The serial number plate is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of in damage. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to the malfunctioning of this equipment in a malfunction. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK ...
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...setting files The current menu and camcorder settings can only be moved or copied between bright and dark locations. Ⅵ Image Stabilizer feature Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. Ⅵ ND filters provided...Eliminates the need for troublesome switch operations by accumulating the images. Ⅵ Three audio input terminals This camcorder comes with two XLR terminals and one mini-jack terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor .... Ⅵ Supports various HD video recording formats (1080i, 1080p, and 720p) Shooting can be edited directly using Final Cut Pro.
...setting files The current menu and camcorder settings can only be moved or copied between bright and dark locations. Ⅵ Image Stabilizer feature Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. Ⅵ ND filters provided...Eliminates the need for troublesome switch operations by accumulating the images. Ⅵ Three audio input terminals This camcorder comes with two XLR terminals and one mini-jack terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor .... Ⅵ Supports various HD video recording formats (1080i, 1080p, and 720p) Shooting can be edited directly using Final Cut Pro.
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... 27 Shooting Videos 27 Capturing Still Pictures in the Video Shooting Mode 28 Recording Multiple Clips as a Continuous File . . . . . .28 Using the Camcorder in the Still Picture Shooting Mode 29 Setting the Picture Quality, Recording Size, and Sensitivity 29 Capturing Still Pictures 29 Zoom Operation 30 Adjusting the...37 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 37 Adjusting the Aperture 37 Setting the Photometry Area 38 Displaying the Color Bar 39 Adjusting the Camera Image 39 Audio Recording 40 Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level 40 Using the Built-in Microphone 40 Using an External ...
... 27 Shooting Videos 27 Capturing Still Pictures in the Video Shooting Mode 28 Recording Multiple Clips as a Continuous File . . . . . .28 Using the Camcorder in the Still Picture Shooting Mode 29 Setting the Picture Quality, Recording Size, and Sensitivity 29 Capturing Still Pictures 29 Zoom Operation 30 Adjusting the...37 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 37 Adjusting the Aperture 37 Setting the Photometry Area 38 Displaying the Color Bar 39 Adjusting the Camera Image 39 Audio Recording 40 Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level 40 Using the Built-in Microphone 40 Using an External ...
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...8549; Use the supplied AC adapter as direct sunlight or fire. They will deteriorate. Ⅵ Precautions for transportation ● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to set ● Rebooting after use. Ⅵ Protect this device against penetration of 35 % to 80 %. Holding the ...lens or viewfinder may adhere to the camera body. Getting Started Precautions for Proper Use Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device against a hard object....
...8549; Use the supplied AC adapter as direct sunlight or fire. They will deteriorate. Ⅵ Precautions for transportation ● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to set ● Rebooting after use. Ⅵ Protect this device against penetration of 35 % to 80 %. Holding the ...lens or viewfinder may adhere to the camera body. Getting Started Precautions for Proper Use Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device against a hard object....
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... this device in a car under conditions where the temperature of this camcorder that is specially designed for purpose other than a JVC product is used for a long time, A use up the charge completely and detach it from the camera to prevent deterioration. (Wait for any important data.) Ⅵ Make... (10°C or below), the operating time may be used . Ⅵ The battery is not charged when purchased. Ⅵ When using the camera, only the file administration information is applied. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the SD card. (Please back up the charge. Ⅵ ...
... this device in a car under conditions where the temperature of this camcorder that is specially designed for purpose other than a JVC product is used for a long time, A use up the charge completely and detach it from the camera to prevent deterioration. (Wait for any important data.) Ⅵ Make... (10°C or below), the operating time may be used . Ⅵ The battery is not charged when purchased. Ⅵ When using the camera, only the file administration information is applied. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the SD card. (Please back up the charge. Ⅵ ...
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... cover is used for Program AE selection and as the zooming lever. (A Page 32) When in the menu setting can be assigned to this camcorder to the Camera Shooting or Media Playback mode. Press this button again to the user's preference. H [USER3] User 3 button (A Page 21) A specific feature...Page 43) When the menu screen is used for menu setting. (A Page 57) Bottom N Tripod mounting holes (A Page 18) ● To prevent the camcorder from falling, attach securely using the rotation prevention hole. ● Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below. 12 Getting Started Names of Parts and...
... cover is used for Program AE selection and as the zooming lever. (A Page 32) When in the menu setting can be assigned to this camcorder to the Camera Shooting or Media Playback mode. Press this button again to the user's preference. H [USER3] User 3 button (A Page 21) A specific feature...Page 43) When the menu screen is used for menu setting. (A Page 57) Bottom N Tripod mounting holes (A Page 18) ● To prevent the camcorder from falling, attach securely using the rotation prevention hole. ● Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below. 12 Getting Started Names of Parts and...
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... is displayed. D [-] button Moves to zoom out. J [+] button Moves to the right on the menu screen or playback index screen. K [INFO] button When in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to start or stop playback when in . O [ ] Up button Moves the cursor upward on the menu screen or playback index screen. Memo : ●... playback index screen. N [ ] Right button Moves the cursor to the next date when the playback index screen is also used to the left on this camcorder.
... is displayed. D [-] button Moves to zoom out. J [+] button Moves to the right on the menu screen or playback index screen. K [INFO] button When in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to start or stop playback when in . O [ ] Up button Moves the cursor upward on the menu screen or playback index screen. Memo : ●... playback index screen. N [ ] Right button Moves the cursor to the next date when the playback index screen is also used to the left on this camcorder.
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...8549; When in the video shooting or still picture shooting mode Pressing the DISPLAY button each time toggles the display as follows: "Main information for camera shooting" B "Full display" B "Simple display" DISPLAY Main information for identifying the current settings. DISPLAY button CAM / MEDIA USERS DISPLAY Q.REVIEW... playback mode Select the details to display using the settings in the [CONNECTION SETTINGS] menu to the video output terminal of this camcorder, set [DISPLAY ON TV] in the [ONSCREEN DISPLAY] menu. DISPLAY DATE ONLY : Displays only the date and time. Indications...
...8549; When in the video shooting or still picture shooting mode Pressing the DISPLAY button each time toggles the display as follows: "Main information for camera shooting" B "Full display" B "Simple display" DISPLAY Main information for identifying the current settings. DISPLAY button CAM / MEDIA USERS DISPLAY Q.REVIEW... playback mode Select the details to display using the settings in the [CONNECTION SETTINGS] menu to the video output terminal of this camcorder, set [DISPLAY ON TV] in the [ONSCREEN DISPLAY] menu. DISPLAY DATE ONLY : Displays only the date and time. Indications...
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... I 3 4 ±0 5 6 F5.6 1/4000 10x 7 ND 8 3200K 9 SPORT : CH1 ; S Tele Macro Displayed when [TELE MACRO] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [MP4 file format] : Displays in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is as shown on the LCD Screen and in the [FILE FORMAT] menu. F Mode Indicator RREC : Recording RW...Displayed when [FOCUS ASSIST] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. J LCD Screen Backlight Displayed when [MONITOR BACKLIGHT] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [ON]. When set to [ON]. R Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the...
... I 3 4 ±0 5 6 F5.6 1/4000 10x 7 ND 8 3200K 9 SPORT : CH1 ; S Tele Macro Displayed when [TELE MACRO] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [MP4 file format] : Displays in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is as shown on the LCD Screen and in the [FILE FORMAT] menu. F Mode Indicator RREC : Recording RW...Displayed when [FOCUS ASSIST] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. J LCD Screen Backlight Displayed when [MONITOR BACKLIGHT] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [ON]. When set to [ON]. R Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the...
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...(displayed during playback) E Current File's Folder Number and File Number F Card Slot G Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. J Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High K Frame Rate L Vertical Resolution M Horizontal Resolution The ... Dot (.) for drop frames F Current File Number/Total Number of Files G Mode I Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. 17 H Card Slot I : Playback W : Still N : Forward Search O : Reverse Search WI : ...
...(displayed during playback) E Current File's Folder Number and File Number F Card Slot G Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. J Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High K Frame Rate L Vertical Resolution M Horizontal Resolution The ... Dot (.) for drop frames F Current File Number/Total Number of Files G Mode I Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON]. 17 H Card Slot I : Playback W : Still N : Forward Search O : Reverse Search WI : ...
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... meters from falling off resulting in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the remote control toward the sensor. Place the microphone in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. ● Point the front end of the tripod to secure the microphone. 4 . INPUT1/ INPUT2 Terminals AUDIO IN...to the microphone holder. Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use Adjusting the Grip Belt Open the pad and adjust the position of the camcorder, the MIC terminal is disabled. Setting up the Remote Control The remote control comes supplied with batteries when you are using , pull...
... meters from falling off resulting in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the remote control toward the sensor. Place the microphone in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. ● Point the front end of the tripod to secure the microphone. 4 . INPUT1/ INPUT2 Terminals AUDIO IN...to the microphone holder. Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use Adjusting the Grip Belt Open the pad and adjust the position of the camcorder, the MIC terminal is disabled. Setting up the Remote Control The remote control comes supplied with batteries when you are using , pull...
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...Cover Switch 20 Turning On the Power Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC adapter. 1 . PRST- POWER/MODE Switch MIC ●The camcorder turns on 1 . INDEX To display the information for 5 minutes or longer. Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued) Checking the Remaining Battery Power ... close the lens cover. Set the POWER/MODE switch to OFF. Ⅵ Auto Power Off feature When [AUTO POWER OFF] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is in the video shooting mode. Ⅵ Turning off the power 1 . Lens Cover Before shooting, open or close the...
...Cover Switch 20 Turning On the Power Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC adapter. 1 . PRST- POWER/MODE Switch MIC ●The camcorder turns on 1 . INDEX To display the information for 5 minutes or longer. Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued) Checking the Remaining Battery Power ... close the lens cover. Set the POWER/MODE switch to OFF. Ⅵ Auto Power Off feature When [AUTO POWER OFF] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is in the video shooting mode. Ⅵ Turning off the power 1 . Lens Cover Before shooting, open or close the...
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... B USER3 USER3 CAM / MEDIA DISPLAY Q.REVIEW MENU To do so, make use of the date and time using the [DATE DISPLAY STYLE] item in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65) 21 MENU 3 . Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Set the date and time. Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press... press the center. 5 . Push the Set Lever up or down to your preference. Push the Set Lever up or down to the USER Buttons This camcorder comes with three USER buttons. Select [LANGUAGE]. Setting the Date 1 .
... B USER3 USER3 CAM / MEDIA DISPLAY Q.REVIEW MENU To do so, make use of the date and time using the [DATE DISPLAY STYLE] item in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65) 21 MENU 3 . Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Set the date and time. Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press... press the center. 5 . Push the Set Lever up or down to your preference. Push the Set Lever up or down to the USER Buttons This camcorder comes with three USER buttons. Select [LANGUAGE]. Setting the Date 1 .
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...enables easy viewing. 3 . Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued) Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can monitor video images on this camcorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both the viewfinder and LCD, only the brightness of the viewfinder is adjusted. When a screen is ...with the viewfinder 1 . Select [MONITOR BRIGHT] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65) 22 Face-to-face Shooting Direction (direction in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 66) T2 When [PRIORITY SETTING] is set to the left or right. ● Doing so moves the slide bar and ...
...enables easy viewing. 3 . Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued) Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can monitor video images on this camcorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both the viewfinder and LCD, only the brightness of the viewfinder is adjusted. When a screen is ...with the viewfinder 1 . Select [MONITOR BRIGHT] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65) 22 Face-to-face Shooting Direction (direction in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 66) T2 When [PRIORITY SETTING] is set to the left or right. ● Doing so moves the slide bar and ...
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... [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the shooting mode, data is inserted, the access lamp of selected slot with an SD card icon during recording in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 65) ● When the space on an SD card runs out during shooting mode A [5h36m] B [5h36m] A/B Door Notched ...to the other SD card starts automatically. ● When the Automatic Slot Switch feature is being accessed (access lamp blinking). 3 . Inserting an SD Card This camcorder comes with two SD card slots. (Slot A and Slot B) Ⅵ SD cards to use ● See ASD CardsB on the screen. Insert an SD...
... [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the shooting mode, data is inserted, the access lamp of selected slot with an SD card icon during recording in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 65) ● When the space on an SD card runs out during shooting mode A [5h36m] B [5h36m] A/B Door Notched ...to the other SD card starts automatically. ● When the Automatic Slot Switch feature is being accessed (access lamp blinking). 3 . Inserting an SD Card This camcorder comes with two SD card slots. (Slot A and Slot B) Ⅵ SD cards to use ● See ASD CardsB on the screen. Insert an SD...
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... to video mode MODE. The way of the screen. Press FULL AUTO to [720-**], switching between the video/still picture mode reboots the camcorder. PRST- Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Video/Still Picture Shooting Mode There are two adjustment modes for about 1 second. B- Pressing... FULL AUTO while the mode is displayed changes the setting. Set to the mode. Press CAM/MEDIA. ● The camera image appears on the monitor when in the still picture mode ● The still picture indicating lamp lights up . ● A video icon ...
... to video mode MODE. The way of the screen. Press FULL AUTO to [720-**], switching between the video/still picture mode reboots the camcorder. PRST- Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Video/Still Picture Shooting Mode There are two adjustment modes for about 1 second. B- Pressing... FULL AUTO while the mode is displayed changes the setting. Set to the mode. Press CAM/MEDIA. ● The camera image appears on the monitor when in the still picture mode ● The still picture indicating lamp lights up . ● A video icon ...
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... [FILE FORMAT] menu. QuickTime file format : Blue MP4 file format : Orange Vertical Resolution Icon (1080 or 720) Displays the selection made in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is hightlighted. INDEX Shooting Videos Preparation: Set to the other SD card will start automatically. 2 . PUSH REC DC Q.REVIEW REC Memo :... videos using any of the currently selected recording mode is set to [ON], recording to the video shooting mode. (A Page 25) This camcorder comes with two REC buttons for each video recording mode. The file is split into two or more space left on the SD card is...
... [FILE FORMAT] menu. QuickTime file format : Blue MP4 file format : Orange Vertical Resolution Icon (1080 or 720) Displays the selection made in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is hightlighted. INDEX Shooting Videos Preparation: Set to the other SD card will start automatically. 2 . PUSH REC DC Q.REVIEW REC Memo :... videos using any of the currently selected recording mode is set to [ON], recording to the video shooting mode. (A Page 25) This camcorder comes with two REC buttons for each video recording mode. The file is split into two or more space left on the SD card is...
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... self-timer. M- PRST- C Sub zoom lever on the LCD cover D Zoom lever on the top surface B Camcorder's manual ring: This can make use of view. A Zoom Lever B Manual Ring W T OGRAM A E INDEX T ...PR W REC C Sub Zoom Lever Ring switch set as [DELETE]. A Camcorder's zoom lever on the remote control The priority order of the four levers/rings below. A- A CAM / MEDIA USERS DISPLAY Q.REVIEW... - Q.REVIEW 2 . Set the [SELF-TIMER] menu to the camera image. Ⅵ Deleting the most recently captured still picture is pressed down.
... self-timer. M- PRST- C Sub zoom lever on the LCD cover D Zoom lever on the top surface B Camcorder's manual ring: This can make use of view. A Zoom Lever B Manual Ring W T OGRAM A E INDEX T ...PR W REC C Sub Zoom Lever Ring switch set as [DELETE]. A Camcorder's zoom lever on the remote control The priority order of the four levers/rings below. A- A CAM / MEDIA USERS DISPLAY Q.REVIEW... - Q.REVIEW 2 . Set the [SELF-TIMER] menu to the camera image. Ⅵ Deleting the most recently captured still picture is pressed down.
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...to [ON], the Focus Assist display is assigned the Focus Assist function. A Set [FOCUS ASSIST] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 59) Or B Set [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to the Focus Assist function, then press the corresponding USER button. (A Page 21, 65) Color added... Focus Assist enabled Turn the manual ring to add color to where you to use the [FOCUS ASSIST COLOR] setting in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu. (BLUE, GREEN, RED) When using the Focus Assist function at a dark place, the point where color is added may appear grainy, ...
...to [ON], the Focus Assist display is assigned the Focus Assist function. A Set [FOCUS ASSIST] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 59) Or B Set [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to the Focus Assist function, then press the corresponding USER button. (A Page 21, 65) Color added... Focus Assist enabled Turn the manual ring to add color to where you to use the [FOCUS ASSIST COLOR] setting in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu. (BLUE, GREEN, RED) When using the Focus Assist function at a dark place, the point where color is added may appear grainy, ...