144 page operation manual for the GY-HM790 solid state camcorder
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... Back Focus 28 Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 28 Tally Lamps 30 SDHC Cards 31 SDHC Cards to Use 31 Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards 33 Restoring the SDHC Card 34 Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards 35 Recording Clips 35 Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures 36 Shooting 36 Focus ... . . . . .51 Setting User's Bit Without Opening the Menu 52 Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card 52 Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code Generator 52 Setting Zebra Pattern 54 Setting Spot Meter 55 Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review...
... Back Focus 28 Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 28 Tally Lamps 30 SDHC Cards 31 SDHC Cards to Use 31 Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards 33 Restoring the SDHC Card 34 Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards 35 Recording Clips 35 Shooting Basic Shooting Procedures 36 Shooting 36 Focus ... . . . . .51 Setting User's Bit Without Opening the Menu 52 Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card 52 Synchronizing Time Code with External Time Code Generator 52 Setting Zebra Pattern 54 Setting Spot Meter 55 Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review...
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..., in the QuickTime or AVI file format. High Resolution Viewfinder With a high resolution of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from the GY-HD100 series which can be utilized in the broadcast industry can be done on the screen are generated with the Triplex Offset, and a high ..., which is now more robust and enables more intuitive operations. Introduction Main Features This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these images. [GENLOCK INPUT], [TC IN], [TC OUT] Terminals and Return Video Function Equipped with a function that...
..., in the QuickTime or AVI file format. High Resolution Viewfinder With a high resolution of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from the GY-HD100 series which can be utilized in the broadcast industry can be done on the screen are generated with the Triplex Offset, and a high ..., which is now more robust and enables more intuitive operations. Introduction Main Features This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these images. [GENLOCK INPUT], [TC IN], [TC OUT] Terminals and Return Video Function Equipped with a function that...
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.../GY-HM790U : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : Endura-HL9 (IDX) * Models with it to the characteristic of the camera recorder. Regular Inspection (Maintenance) Under normal environment, dust will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again. Ⅵ If you turn on the SDHC card. Ⅵ Do not press against...
.../GY-HM790U : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : Endura-HL9 (IDX) * Models with it to the characteristic of the camera recorder. Regular Inspection (Maintenance) Under normal environment, dust will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again. Ⅵ If you turn on the SDHC card. Ⅵ Do not press against...
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... recorder is not completely erased from the owner. 7 Always use oil-based pens. Ⅵ If you want to operate correctly. ● SDHC cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder that have been formatted (initialized) on other fine patterns may appear jagged when they are...; Moire or aliasing Stripes, lines or other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may appear around it. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC card on this unit produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the...
... recorder is not completely erased from the owner. 7 Always use oil-based pens. Ⅵ If you want to operate correctly. ● SDHC cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder that have been formatted (initialized) on other fine patterns may appear jagged when they are...; Moire or aliasing Stripes, lines or other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may appear around it. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC card on this unit produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the...
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...the PC. To quit IEEE1394 mode, you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on the SDHC card cannot be detected in Media mode (SD Card mode). Memo : ● Images recorded on an SDHC card to other modes. However, you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the power of ...the input mode for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from the camera recorder to switch to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on the SDHC card. USB Mode Orange This mode allows you must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button. If the power of composite video signals from the ...
...the PC. To quit IEEE1394 mode, you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on the SDHC card cannot be detected in Media mode (SD Card mode). Memo : ● Images recorded on an SDHC card to other modes. However, you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the power of ...the input mode for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from the camera recorder to switch to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on the SDHC card. USB Mode Orange This mode allows you must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button. If the power of composite video signals from the ...
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...) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is input to lock the [REC] trigger button Z. a ZY X W W O V P Battery Adapter (A Page 22) SDHC Slot (A Page 15) Q R S Side Terminal (A Page 14) TU O Back Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 94) P [PHONES] Earphone Connector (Ї3.5) (A Page 47) Q [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin...
...) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is input to lock the [REC] trigger button Z. a ZY X W W O V P Battery Adapter (A Page 22) SDHC Slot (A Page 15) Q R S Side Terminal (A Page 14) TU O Back Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 94) P [PHONES] Earphone Connector (Ї3.5) (A Page 47) Q [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin...
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...camera recorder. ● If the shoulder belt is removed. C Battery Adapter (A Page 22) The shape is different for GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U and GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E. * The above is the illustration for connecting a KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder : sold separately) or KA-M790G (...Multicore Remote Adapter : sold separately). C SDHC Card Cover D Card Slot B Status Indicator E [OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2) For ...
...camera recorder. ● If the shoulder belt is removed. C Battery Adapter (A Page 22) The shape is different for GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U and GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E. * The above is the illustration for connecting a KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder : sold separately) or KA-M790G (...Multicore Remote Adapter : sold separately). C SDHC Card Cover D Card Slot B Status Indicator E [OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2) For ...
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... Zoom Servo Control HZ-ZS13B 1/3 Zoom Lens KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON) (GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only) Battery Adapter GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U : Gold Mount GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : V Mount Anton Bauer Anton Bauer Battery Charger Battery (Dionic90) For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E* Standard Package IDX Battery (Endura) IDX Battery Charger 1/2 Zoom ...Case Mount Converter (2/3 B1/3): ACM-17 Tripod USB Cable Remote Control Unit RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/ RM-LP57U SDHC Memory Card SDHC Card Reader Non-linear Editing System Memory Recorder KA-MR100G Studio Viewfinder VF-HP790G Studio Adapter KA-790G Multicore ...
... Zoom Servo Control HZ-ZS13B 1/3 Zoom Lens KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON) (GY-HM790U/GY-HM790E only) Battery Adapter GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U : Gold Mount GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E : V Mount Anton Bauer Anton Bauer Battery Charger Battery (Dionic90) For GY-HM790CHE/GY-HM790E* Standard Package IDX Battery (Endura) IDX Battery Charger 1/2 Zoom ...Case Mount Converter (2/3 B1/3): ACM-17 Tripod USB Cable Remote Control Unit RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/ RM-LP57U SDHC Memory Card SDHC Card Reader Non-linear Editing System Memory Recorder KA-MR100G Studio Viewfinder VF-HP790G Studio Adapter KA-790G Multicore ...
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... the battery until it snaps into place. Ⅵ Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side panel until it snaps into place. Ⅵ Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward...attach the V mount of the battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera recorder. V Mount Attachment Bracket V Mount Attaching the Battery (GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U) Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery. 1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery inside will not be attached correctly. 2 ...
... the battery until it snaps into place. Ⅵ Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side panel until it snaps into place. Ⅵ Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward...attach the V mount of the battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera recorder. V Mount Attachment Bracket V Mount Attaching the Battery (GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U) Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery. 1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery inside will not be attached correctly. 2 ...
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...model only) This is not possible in operation. Ⅵ Camera Mode (Except AUX Mode) Camera images are output on the operation mode display area of SDHC card is a mode for 5 seconds or more before you to check IEEE1394 input signals. While in the Camera mode, setting the [GENLOCK/AUX] ... ASTBYB or ASTOPB before you turn off the power. ● If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB. When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. The operation mode indicator changes as below...
...model only) This is not possible in operation. Ⅵ Camera Mode (Except AUX Mode) Camera images are output on the operation mode display area of SDHC card is a mode for 5 seconds or more before you to check IEEE1394 input signals. While in the Camera mode, setting the [GENLOCK/AUX] ... ASTBYB or ASTOPB before you turn off the power. ● If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB. When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. The operation mode indicator changes as below...
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...All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete. [MENU] Button 2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time]. The clock is set to the SDHC card. ● The value of the year can be displayed on again after setting is complete. Cross-Shaped Button (JKH I ) and select the... Setting Ⅵ Setting the date/time (A Page 95) 1 Select [Others] menu B [Date/Time]. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Ⅵ For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U 2 Set the date and time. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in the [Initial Setting] screen. Memo : ● The configured...
...All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete. [MENU] Button 2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time]. The clock is set to the SDHC card. ● The value of the year can be displayed on again after setting is complete. Cross-Shaped Button (JKH I ) and select the... Setting Ⅵ Setting the date/time (A Page 95) 1 Select [Others] menu B [Date/Time]. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Ⅵ For GY-HM790CHU/GY-HM790U 2 Set the date and time. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in the [Initial Setting] screen. Memo : ● The configured...
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... viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOffB (A Page 88) Displays on the SDHC card is always displayed. Tally Lamps Inversed LCD LCD opened at 40 degrees LCD closed at the same time by opening/closing or rotating the...
... viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOffB (A Page 88) Displays on the SDHC card is always displayed. Tally Lamps Inversed LCD LCD opened at 40 degrees LCD closed at the same time by opening/closing or rotating the...
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...(A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate]) Camera Resolution 1280x720 1440x1080 1920x1080 1440x1080 1280x720 720 x 480 720 x 576 Bit Rate HQ SP SP --- 4 GB SDHC Card Size 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min 17 min 22 min 15 min 15 min 35 min... ^ ^ ^ R R [TALLY(PVW X X R : Lights up J : Blinks four times in 1 second o : Blinks once in 1 second X : Only back tally lamp lights up . Memo : ● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are protected.) Write-Protect Switch A B Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled...
...(A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate]) Camera Resolution 1280x720 1440x1080 1920x1080 1440x1080 1280x720 720 x 480 720 x 576 Bit Rate HQ SP SP --- 4 GB SDHC Card Size 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min 17 min 22 min 15 min 15 min 35 min... ^ ^ ^ R R [TALLY(PVW X X R : Lights up J : Blinks four times in 1 second o : Blinks once in 1 second X : Only back tally lamp lights up . Memo : ● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are protected.) Write-Protect Switch A B Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled...
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...in the direction of slot A and B. When this happens, remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you turn off . ● The SDHC card may not be corrupted. Note : ● Data may be recognized if you insert and remove the card within a short time. When the memory on... is being accessed. (writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power or remove the SDHC card. ● If you mistakenly remove the card when it is selected. Preparations SDHC Cards (continued) Inserting an SDHC Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot...
...in the direction of slot A and B. When this happens, remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you turn off . ● The SDHC card may not be corrupted. Note : ● Data may be recognized if you insert and remove the card within a short time. When the memory on... is being accessed. (writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power or remove the SDHC card. ● If you mistakenly remove the card when it is selected. Preparations SDHC Cards (continued) Inserting an SDHC Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot...
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...] button. ACompleteB appears when formatting is unavailable but you can start recording. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted. 1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu. (A Page 97) 2 Select the slot of the selected...data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted. 3 The status of the SDHC card to be formatted and press the Set button (R). 2 6 Formatting is complete. SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other slot. ● Formatting cannot be performed in the following cards are ...
...] button. ACompleteB appears when formatting is unavailable but you can start recording. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted. 1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu. (A Page 97) 2 Select the slot of the selected...data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted. 3 The status of the SDHC card to be formatted and press the Set button (R). 2 6 Formatting is complete. SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other slot. ● Formatting cannot be performed in the following cards are ...
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... ARESTORE MEDIAB appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that formatting the SDHC card erases all information inside. Select [Restore Media] in progress. ● SDHC card is not inserted. ● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed). ● Restoring is not...screen. Memo : ● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted. 1 Select [Restore Media] in the card due to some reasons. Note : ● [Restore Media] can only...
... ARESTORE MEDIAB appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that formatting the SDHC card erases all information inside. Select [Restore Media] in progress. ● SDHC card is not inserted. ● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed). ● Restoring is not...screen. Memo : ● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted. 1 Select [Restore Media] in the card due to some reasons. Note : ● [Restore Media] can only...
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..., audio and accompanying data which is set any 4 alphanumeric characters) This is found in the bundled CD-ROM, to the SDHC card may be recorded across several files due to [PRIVATE] B [JVC] folder inside the folder is moved or deleted using [Main Menu] B [Record Set] menu B [Clip Set] B [Clip ... respective folders according to stop are recorded from start to the menu settings below. [System Definition] Setting [File Format] Setting Folders in the SDHC Card HD (MPEG2) MOV CQAV HD (MPEG2) MP4 BPAV SD (DV) MOV CQDV SD (DV) AVI CADV Memo : ● By formatting (...
..., audio and accompanying data which is set any 4 alphanumeric characters) This is found in the bundled CD-ROM, to the SDHC card may be recorded across several files due to [PRIVATE] B [JVC] folder inside the folder is moved or deleted using [Main Menu] B [Record Set] menu B [Clip Set] B [Clip ... respective folders according to stop are recorded from start to the menu settings below. [System Definition] Setting [File Format] Setting Folders in the SDHC Card HD (MPEG2) MOV CQAV HD (MPEG2) MP4 BPAV SD (DV) MOV CQDV SD (DV) AVI CADV Memo : ● By formatting (...
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... 4 [POWER] Switch [REC] Button Preparations 1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 21) 2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. (A Page 22) 3 Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31) 4 Turn on the lens. The camera recorder starts up in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94) 3 Check the most recently captured images are... played back on the lens to the SDHC card. ● There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and one on the power of the [REC] buttons can configure the ...
... 4 [POWER] Switch [REC] Button Preparations 1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 21) 2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. (A Page 22) 3 Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31) 4 Turn on the lens. The camera recorder starts up in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94) 3 Check the most recently captured images are... played back on the lens to the SDHC card. ● There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and one on the power of the [REC] buttons can configure the ...
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.... [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] Adjustment Knob [FULL AUTO] Switch When the LCD monitor is +4 dBu. Adjust such that a microphone is equipped with video images on SDHC cards, set [Audio Ref. Shooting Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level You can record audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2. 46 [AUDIO SELECT CH...
.... [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] Adjustment Knob [FULL AUTO] Switch When the LCD monitor is +4 dBu. Adjust such that a microphone is equipped with video images on SDHC cards, set [Audio Ref. Shooting Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level You can record audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2. 46 [AUDIO SELECT CH...
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... output during recording. Memo : ● When [Audio] in the camera recorder. Outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2] terminals. Alarm tone is also output when the SDHC card is full or when the battery is low. (A Page 135) ● Alarm tone is an abnormality in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO] menu is...
... output during recording. Memo : ● When [Audio] in the camera recorder. Outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2] terminals. Alarm tone is also output when the SDHC card is full or when the battery is low. (A Page 135) ● Alarm tone is an abnormality in the [Camera Function] B [FULL AUTO] menu is...