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JVC GY-HM600U Instruction Manual

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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM600U/GY-HM600E
INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1: Mobile User Guide

    You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone. Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    RISK OF ELECTRIC undesired operation. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Changes or modifications not CAUTION: approved by JVC could void the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF user’s authority to operate the ELECTRIC SHOCK. equipment. This equipment has been DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR tested and found to comply with the BACK).
  • Page 4 POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR ATTENTION MOISTURE. RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER NE PAS OUVRIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
  • Page 5 “Siemens Plug” as shown. When discarding batteries, For this AC plug adapter, consult your environmental problems must be nearest JVC dealer. considered and the local rules or laws Plug Adapter governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
  • Page 6 JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: If the plug fitted is not suitable for the JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH power points in your home or the cable is Postfach 10 05 04 too short to reach a power point, then...
  • Page 7 ... remove from charger or powered unit please visit our web page when not in use, as some machines http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information use current even when switched off. about the take-back of the product..do not drop or subject to strong [Other Countries outside the impact.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Adjusting the Iris ..........49 Setting the Gain ..........50 Setting the Electronic Shutter ......51 Introduction Setting the ND Filter ........53 Safety Precautions ..........3 Adjusting the White Balance ......53 Contents ............8 Adjusting the Camera Image ......56 Main Features ..........
  • Page 9 Display Settings Item ........99 A/V Set Menu ..........101 Video Set Item ........... 101 Audio Set Item ........... 102 System Menu ..........104 Record Set Item ......... 105 Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) ........... 108 Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu ..108 Editing Favorites Menu ......

  • Page 10: Main Features

    [HDMI] terminals at the same time. and is easy on the hand during shooting. Auto Focus/Optical Image Stabilizer JVC’s Proprietary FALCONBRID High- The camera recorder is equipped with a face Quality Imaging Engine detection auto focus function that covers the entire The FALCONBRID high-quality imaging engine screen.
  • Page 11 QuickTime, Final Pro Cut and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Application Software Provided and other countries. The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application Android is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Google Inc. software is provided for you to copy recorded clips...

  • Page 12: Precautions For Proper Use

    Precautions for Proper Transportation Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving Storage and Usage Locations When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)”...
  • Page 13 o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data Regular Inspection (Maintenance) stored on the SD card. Please back up any Under normal environment, dust will accumulate important data. on the camera recorder when it is used over a long o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed period.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Others LCD Monitor and Viewfinder o Do not insert objects other than the memory card o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are into the card slot. manufactured using high-precision technology. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white spots Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and...
  • Page 15 License Notices o MPEGLA AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR...

  • Page 16: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. Media Mode [MODE] Button Camera Mode Playback Playback Button (Playback/Pause/ Thumbnail Frame-by-Frame/ Display Press and hold Fast Forward/Rewind/ Stop [MODE] button Clip Jump) Button USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to...
  • Page 17 Operation Mode Description Camera Mode This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Bottom ZOOM SERVO MANUAL A Built-in Microphone J [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] Zoom Operation (A P57 [Audio Recording] ) Servo/Manual Switch Set to “SERVO” when using the zoom lever at B Tally Lamp the grip j or the zoom lever at the handle a. (A P36 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P44 [Zoom Operation] ) (A P130 [Tally Lamp] )
  • Page 19 HOLD IN OUT R S T R [REC] Record Trigger Button Y [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 Starts/stops recording. (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P25 [Attaching an External Microphone] ) Memo : Z [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock This button is interlocked with the [REC] button Switch I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/ Starts/stops recording.

  • Page 20: Side Control Panel

    Side Control Panel L [ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button (A P65 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning S R Q a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3 (A P36 [Assigning Functions to User...

  • Page 21: Sd Slot

    Rear Terminal R [OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button For switching the image stabilizer feature mode ON or OFF. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P36 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) S [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button...

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor F [LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (A P34 [Adjusting the Brightness] ) G [PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment Button (A P35 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] ) (A P35 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] ) H [DISPLAY] Display Button MENU/THUMB Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the INPUT1...

  • Page 23: Lens Section

    Lens Section A Filter Built-In Screw Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or filters for various effects can be installed. Installable filter types: Φ72mmP0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P26 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Lens Cover Open/Close Switch (A P26 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] ) C Focus Ring...

  • Page 24: Basic System Diagram

    Basic System Diagram GY-HM600 Shoulder Belt Monitor Earphone Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone [TC] [AUX] Monitor SDI Cable GY-HM600 HDMI Cable AV Cable RCA pin Battery AC Adapter Remote Control Unit Carrying Case USB Cable Tripod Non-linear Editing SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC System Memory Card Card Reader...

  • Page 25: Settings And Adjustments Before Use

    Settings and Adjustments Attaching the Tripod Before Use Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, Adjusting the Grip Belt which may result in injuries or damages, read the Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt instruction manual of the tripod to be used and...

  • Page 26: Opening/Closing The Lens Cover

    Detaching the Hood Opening/Closing the Lens Cover Remove the hood when attaching a filter, Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the close the lens cover. lens. Before shooting, open the lens cover. While pressing the hood release button, turn the When this camera recorder is not in use, close the hood in the anti-clockwise direction to remove it.
  • Page 27 LCD monitor is frequently used. For purchase of spare batteries and battery 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of charger, consult your nearest JVC dealer. the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to “OFF(CHG)”. Precautions for Batteries 2 While pressing and holding the [BATT.

  • Page 28: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Power Status Display Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Display Description B 7.4V Currently powered by a battery.

  • Page 29: Turning On/Off The Power

    Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone Turning Off the Power Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby warning tone. or stop mode. The tally lamp blinks. 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of The warning tone is output from the monitor the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to speaker or [x] terminal.

  • Page 30: Initial Settings

    3 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of screen. the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to The [Initial Setting] screen appears. “ON”. The Initial Setting screen appears. For GY-HM600U For GY-HM600E...
  • Page 31 Changing the Display Style Memo : You can change the display style of the date/time The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the on the menu. power is turned on for the first time and when the power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully Setting the Date Display (Date Style) discharged.

  • Page 32: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P116 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) Monitor and Viewfinder This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. The display switches between three screen You can display the camera status, media types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.

  • Page 33: Status Screen

    Status Screen USB Mode Screen This screen allows you to check the current This screen displays the USB mode. settings. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types).

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder LCD BRIGHT PEAKING You can monitor video images on this camera Tilt 90 degrees recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or downward both. Normal LCD Inverted DISPLAY Tilt 180 degrees upward 1 Open the LCD cover.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Caution : Adjusting the Contour A high-definition viewfinder is used on this Use the [PEAKING +/－] button to adjust the camera recorder in order to provide an accurate contour of the LCD monitor. focusing environment. Due to the characteristic (The contour of the viewfinder screen will also of the display device, colors may appear on the be adjusted at the same time.) images when you blink your eyes.

  • Page 36: Assigning Functions To User Buttons

    Assigning Functions to Tally Lamp User Buttons This is the indicator lamp for recording and warning. You can assign functions to the following buttons The operation changes according to the menu and use them as user buttons. settings. By assigning functions to the buttons, the usability The lamp blinks when the battery or remaining of the camera recorder is enhanced.

  • Page 37: Sd Card

    SD Card Memo : If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are This camera recorder saves the recorded images saved from a PC, the recordable time may be and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) shorter or data may not be properly recorded.
  • Page 38 Inserting an SD Card Removing the SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and being accessed (status indicator of the card slot playback.

  • Page 39: Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards

    Switching the SD cards 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format Media]. When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, (A P104 [ Format Media ] ) you can use the [SLOT A/B] button to switch the 2 Select the slot of the SD card to be formatted card to use.

  • Page 40: Restoring The Sd Card

    6 Formatting is complete. 3 Restoring starts. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Memo : During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.

  • Page 41: Clips Recorded To Sd Cards

    Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name When copying videos in MP4 file format to a When recording is stopped, the images, audio HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC and accompanying data which are recorded ProHD Clip Manager Software], which is found from start to stop are recorded as one “clip”...

  • Page 42: Shooting

    Basic Shooting 2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the Procedures SD card. This camera recorder has three [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ Preparations stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording. Zoom Operation (A P44 [Zoom Operation] ) Adjusting the Focus Manually...

  • Page 43: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format

    Selecting System List of Formats The following is a list of file formats and video Definition, File Format and formats that can be selected on this camera Video Format recorder. When [System] is set to “HD” Record Format You can select the system definition (HD or SD), Remarks Format Resolution Frame &...

  • Page 44: Zoom Operation

    Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip Select an aspect ratio for the images. 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to The available options vary as follows depending on “SERVO”. the [System] setting. 2 Press the zoom lever to zoom.

  • Page 45: Focus Operation

    Focus Operation Using Zoom Ring at the Lens Section 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”. Adjusting Focus Manually You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the zoom ring. Saving/Recalling Current Zoom Position (Preset Zoom) FOCUS This allows you to register up to three zoom FOCUS ASSIST/1 AUTO...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection

    Adjusting Focus Automatically Focus Assist Function When the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button is pressed 1 Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to during shooting, the focused area is displayed “AUTO”. in color. This enables easy and accurate The auto focus icon e appears on the screen. focusing.
  • Page 47 Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned with MENU/THUMB “Face Detect”. The camera recorder will enter face CANCEL selection mode and the face detection icon (q) will blink. An orange frame will appear on the face of the person nearest to the center of the MENU/THUMB screen.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Brightness Manually When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “OFF”, some or all of the items (Iris, Gain and Shutter Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter Speed) can be manually adjusted. speed and ND filter according to the brightness of (A P49 [Adjusting the Iris] ) the object.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Iris

    Adjusting the Iris Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually brightness of the object. or automatically according to the brightness of the The a icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 50: Setting The Gain

    Setting the Gain Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity 1 Press the [GAIN] button to set to Automatic Gain when there is insufficient illumination on the object. Adjustment mode (ALC). You can set the gain of the video amplifier The a icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 51: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Switching Shutter Speed When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button Shutter (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings. You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter Memo : function.
  • Page 52 During Variable Frame Rec Resolution/ 720/30p, 720/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/24p Shutter Frame & Bit Rate 60, 30, 15 54, 27 50, 25 48, 24, 12, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2 Frame Rate 1/10000 1/10000 1/4000 (Step) 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000...

  • Page 53: Setting The Nd Filter

    Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Memo : Adjustment) It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens aperture to less than F8. 1 Press the [SHUTTER] button or set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Automatic Shutter mode.
  • Page 54 Preset Mode (PRESET) Memo : Use the cross-shaped button (I) to switch Two different color temperature settings are between the Color Temperature Selection registered on this camera recorder. You can screen and the Color Temperature Detailed switch between them using the [y] button. Selection screen.
  • Page 55 White Paint Adjustment You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. 1 Select [AWB Paint] in the [Main Menu] B AUTO WHITE A White Detection [Camera Process] B [White Balance] menu, OPERATION Frame and press the Set button (R). The White Paint Adjustment screen appears.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Camera Image

    Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Memo : Fulltime Auto White balance) For details of the respective items, see the [Camera Process] menu. Press the [WHT BAL] button on the side control (A P92 [Camera Process Menu] ) panel to enter into Automatic White Balance mode.

  • Page 57: Audio Recording

    Audio Recording Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ switch. CH2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. Setting Description Select from the four options below to record the...

  • Page 58: Adjusting Audio Recording Level

    o Setting Input Channel to “INT” for Both [CH1] and Adjusting Audio Recording Level [CH2] You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or 1 Set the [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch automatically. to “MANUAL”. 2 Turn the [CH1] recording level adjustment knob to adjust the level.

  • Page 59: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone

    Monitoring Audio Sound Selecting Audio Output Method When the [MONITOR] Selection Switch Is Set to During Recording Using a “BOTH” Headphone When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the following setting to output stereo sound. You can check the recorded audio using 1 Set the [MONITOR] selection switch to “BOTH”.

  • Page 60: Time Code And User's Bit

    Time Code and User’s Bit Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator]. Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the (A P96 [ TC Generator ] ) video in this camera recorder.

  • Page 61: Setting Time Code Generator

    Setting Time Code Memo : Drop frame/non-drop frame mode Generator When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is “60p”, “60i”, or “30p”, the Presetting the Time Code actual number of frames per second is Time code and user’s bit data generated from the approximately 59.94 (29.97).
  • Page 62 2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Preset] frame). and press the Set button (R). Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the (A P97 [ UB Preset ] ) cursor at the item to set, then use the cross- The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
  • Page 63 Setting Time Code without Opening the 4 Check the values and press the Set button (R). Menu The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen. To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button. MENU/THUMB Caution : When the camera recorder is switched to Media mode during editing, editing will be canceled CANCEL...

  • Page 64: Synchronizing Time Code On Another Camera

    Synchronizing Time Code Settings and Operation of the Camera Recorder on Another Camera 1 Set to Camera mode. (A P16 [Operation Modes] ) This camera recorder is equipped with a time code 2 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] as follows. input/output terminal ([TC] terminal).

  • Page 65: Setting Zebra Pattern

    Setting Zebra Pattern When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting. ZEBRA/5 1 Set the zebra display pattern. Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra].

  • Page 66: Setting Spot Meter

    Setting Spot Meter Color of Frame Item Settings Indicating the The brightness of the object during shooting is Position displayed. Max & Min Displays the Max: Green This function is useful when setting video or stage brightness (%) Min: Yellow lighting or when specifying camera exposure.
  • Page 67 When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected When [Manual] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting A The brightness of the cursor position is when the button is pressed. displayed when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed.

  • Page 68: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

    Viewing Recorded Videos Caution : During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and Immediately (Clip Review) [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review You can check (review) the last recorded video clip and return to “STBY” (recording standby) mode. on the screen.

  • Page 69: Dual Rec

    Setting to Dual Rec Mode Memo : Clips cannot be split again for a few seconds 1 Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu] B after the operation is performed. [System] B [Record Set] menu to “Dual”. This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is (A P107 [ Slot Mode ] ) set to “Backup”.
  • Page 70 Memo : Caution : During recording in the Dual Rec mode, both the To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is card slot marks light up in red. recommended that you start recording by During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two making use of two cards with the same capacity cards with a different amount of remaining and from the formatted state.

  • Page 71: Backup Rec

    Backup Rec 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. (A P107 [ Slot Mode ] ) The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use “BACKUP” appears on the display screen. of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC] button.
  • Page 72 3 Start normal recording (normal recording into 5 Stop backup recording. slot A) Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B Press any of the [REC] buttons. [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Recording into the media in slot A starts. Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Set (The characters “RREC”...

  • Page 73: Special Recording

    Special Recording 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. (A P106 [ Rec Mode ] ) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Besides the normal recording mode, five special Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. recording methods are available in this camera recorder.
  • Page 74 5 Pause recording. Press [REC] Press [REC] Press [REC] Press the [REC] button again to pause (Recording starts) (Recording resumes) (Recording resumes) recording. The display changes (“RRECC” Press [REC] Press [REC] Press and hold [REC] B “STBYC” (yellow text)). (Recording pauses) (Recording pauses) (Recording stops) The card slot status indicator remains lighted...

  • Page 75: Frame Rec

    Caution : 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. If the power is cut off due to low battery power, Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record a proper clip may not be generated. Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B (A P106 [ Rec Mode ] ) [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format]...

  • Page 76: Interval Rec

    Interval Rec 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval In normal recording, when the recording stops, the Rec]. image and accompanying data from the start till the Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval].

  • Page 77: Variable Frame Rec

    Variable Frame Rec Memo : When [AE LEVEL SW] in the [Main Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth Menu] B [Camera Function] menu is set to “AE slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording LEVEL/VFR”, you can use the cross-shaped and playback, videos captured at normal speed button (HI) to select the frame rate during...

  • Page 78: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips F [OIS/2] Button Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor. To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to Clips being selected are displayed with the Media mode. check mark. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in G [LOLUX/3] Button Camera mode to enter Media mode.
  • Page 79 Memo : Memo : Depends on the [Main Menu] B [System] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System], deleted on the camera recorder. [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings. When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B (A P105 [ System ] ) [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] (A P106 [ Frame &...

  • Page 80: Actions

    Detailed screen Item Description * Items that are common with the Standard screen Add OK Mark Appends an OK mark. will not be described. Refer to “[Standard This Clip: screen] P 78”. Appends an OK mark to the clip pointed by the cursor. Selected Clips: Appends an OK mark to the clips selected (appended...

  • Page 81: Playing Back

    Time Code Playback Playing back Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can Use the operation buttons on the side control panel be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. of the camera recorder to play back. Memo : The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI] output...

  • Page 82: Deleting Clips

    Deleting Clips 3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. Delete clip. MENU/THUMB CANCEL 4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL (JK), and press the Set button (R). Deleting starts.

  • Page 83: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark

    Appending/Deleting OK During Playback or Pause Screen Mark 1 Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip playback. If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. You can append OK marks to the clips for If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the important scenes.

  • Page 84: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips

    Selecting and Performing Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively Operations on Multiple 1 Press the [LOLUX/3] button. Clips 2 Select “Select Range” in the action selection screen, and press the Set button (R). Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display. After selecting multiple clips, perform appending/deleting of OK mark, deleting of clips using the action selection screen.
  • Page 85 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. The check marks change from magenta to green. Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the multiple clips are selected displays the action selection screen. The following operations can be performed. Appends OK mark together: [Add OK Mark] B [Selected Clips] Deletes OK mark together: [Delete OK Mark] B [Selected Clips]...

  • Page 86: Basic Operations In Menu Screen

    Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites control panel of the camera recorder or on the LCD monitor to display the menu screen on the Menu] if the previous menu operation ended...

  • Page 87: Display And Description Of The Menu Screen

    Changing Setting Values Display and Description of the Menu Screen Selecting Menu Items A Menu Item to Change Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values F appears in a pop-up. B Operation Guide A Cursor Guide for the current operation buttons. Indicates the selected item.

  • Page 88: Text Input With Software Keyboard

    Text Input with Software Keyboard D Key Cursor Indicates the currently selected character or Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene item. Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to File]/[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name move the cursor. Prefix]. E Confirmation Buttons Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button [Scene File]/[Picture File] (R) to confirm the title.

  • Page 89: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... TC/UB... Camera Function... TC Generator Bars TC Preset UB Preset Flicker Correction Drop Frame Shutter AE Level LCD/VF... AE Speed Shooting Assist... ALC Limit Marker Settings... Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) Display Settings... Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) LCD + VF EEI Limit VF Color...

  • Page 90: Camera Function Menu

    Camera Function Menu Shutter For specifying shutter-related settings. Use this item to set to “Step” (fixed value) or Menu screen for specifying operation settings “Variable” when operating with the cross-shaped during shooting. button (JK) on the right side. This item can only be selected in the Camera mode.

  • Page 91: User Switch Set Item

    User Switch Set Item EEI Limit For setting the shutter speed control range when USER1 - USER7, LCD KEY▲/LCD KEY▶/LCD EEI is enabled. KEY▼/LCD KEY◀ [Setting Values: 4F-stop, R3F-stop, 2F-stop] By assigning one of the following functions to each Smooth Trans of the [FOCUS ASSIST/1], [OIS/2], [LOLUX/3], [AE For setting the shock reduction function, which LOCK/4], [ZEBRA/5], [MARKER/6], [C.REVIEW/7]...

  • Page 92: Camera Process Menu

    Spot Meter 9 Hysteresis For setting the margin to maintain status when the For specifying the operation when any of the face that is being tracked is lost. [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], Set to “Fast” to select another object immediately [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Spot if the face on the screen is lost.
  • Page 93 9 Adjust... 9 Compress Level For specifying the detailed settings of the contour Compression amount increases when a larger (detail). value is specified. (A P95 [Detail/Adjust Item] ) [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] Memo : Memo : This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to “Compress”.
  • Page 94 Strong: White Clip Enhances the effect of gradation compensation For setting the point to apply white clip for input for object with wide dynamic range due to video signals with a high luminance level. outdoor or strong backlight conditions. 108%: Natural: Applies white clip at the point where the Normal setting for wide dynamic range.

  • Page 95: Detail/Adjust Item

    Color Gain Memo : When [System] under [Record Format] is set to For adjusting the video signal color level. “SD”, this item is fixed at “Low”. Increasing the value deepens the color. [Setting Values: -50 to +15, Off (R0)] V Frequency Memo : Images are displayed in black-and-white when For specifying the correction frequency of the...

  • Page 96: White Balance Item

    White Balance Item Clear Paint After AWB For specifying whether to clear the [AWB Paint] (R Preset Temp. value and B value) settings after executing AWB For setting the color temperature when the [WHT (Auto White Balance). BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”. Sets the [AWB Paint] (R value and B value) For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] P 53”.

  • Page 97: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF Menu Regen: The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SD card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and Item for specifying settings related to the LCD recorded on a new card so that the time code monitor or viewfinder screen.

  • Page 98: Shooting Assist Item

    VF Bright 9 Type For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness. ASSIST/1] button is pressed. [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] (A P46 [Focus Assist Function] ) ACCU-Focus: VF Contrast Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus...

  • Page 99: Marker Settings Item

    Marker Settings Item 9 Safety Zone For setting the percentage of area that is to be For setting the marker and safety zone, which are deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the useful in helping you determine the angle of view boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect for the image according to the shooting purpose.
  • Page 100 Media Remain Date/Time For setting whether to display the remaining space For specifying whether to display the date and time of the recording SD card. in the display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder [Setting Values: ROn, Off] screen. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Memo : When the remaining space warning is Date Style...

  • Page 101: A/V Set Menu

    A/V Set Menu SD Aspect For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. Menu screen for video output and audio. Side Cut: Displays image with the left and right sides cut Video Set... off. For specifying video output-related settings.

  • Page 102: Audio Set Item

    Audio Set Item AGC Mode For setting whether to link the limiter operation of Input1 Mic Ref. [CH1] and [CH2]. For setting the reference input level when the Select “Link” to link or “Separate” to separate. [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC [Setting Values: Link, RSeparate] +48V”.
  • Page 103 Test Tone Monitor For specifying whether to output the audio test For setting the audio sound of the [x] terminal to signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR] [Setting Values: On, ROff] switch on the LCD monitor is set to “BOTH”. Mix: Mic Wind Cut Outputs mixed sound (mixed sound of CH1 and...

  • Page 104: System Menu

    System Menu Setup File This allows you to save the menu settings as well as the performance results of shutter speed and This menu screen allows system-related settings. AWB. For specifying recording settings, formatting and It is useful to save settings according to different restoring of SD card, tally lamp setting, date/time, shooting conditions.

  • Page 105: Record Set Item

    Record Set Item Reset All Resets all menu settings. Record Format Memo : After setting of all items in the [Record Format] [Date/Time] and [Time Zone] cannot be reset. menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the (A P105 [ Date/Time ] ) screen to apply the new settings on the camera (A P105 [ Time Zone ] ) recorder and switch the record format.
  • Page 106 9 Frame & Bit Rate Format Frame & Bit Rate Setting values For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate 30p(HQ), Normal, Pre when [System] is set to “HD”. (MPEG2) 24p(HQ), Rec, Clip The selectable options vary according to the QuickTime 25p(HQ) Continuous,...
  • Page 107 9 Variable Frame Rate Time Stamp For setting the frame rate during recording when For setting whether to display shooting date/time [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame”. information in the recorded video. The selectable options vary according to the [Setting Values: On, ROff] [Resolution] and [Frame &...

  • Page 108: Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)

    Adding/Editing Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu Frequently Used Menu 1 Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. Items (Favorites Menu) 2 Select the menu or submenu item to add. You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).

  • Page 109: Editing Favorites Menu

    Editing Favorites Menu 4 Press the [OIS/2] button. You can delete or change the order of the items A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of added to [Favorites Menu]. the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen.
  • Page 110 Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and Menu] press the Set button (R). The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears. DISPLAY MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1...
  • Page 111 6 Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R). Memo : Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save & Exit]. To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving].

  • Page 112: Display Screen In Camera Mode

    Display Screen in Camera A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. Mode (A P83 [Appending/Deleting OK Mark] ) B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Display 0 screen in use. This screen displays the event. It is also used to (A P28 [Power Status Display] ) display warnings only.
  • Page 113 D Frame rate Memo : Displayed as xx/yy (xx: recording frame rate, yy: There is no audio output from the speaker in playback frame rate) only when “Variable Camera mode. Frame” is set in the [Rec Mode] menu. (A P106 [ Rec Mode ] ) I Image Stabilizer Mark Displayed when the image stabilizer is ON.
  • Page 114 M Gain Memo : Displays the gain value. You can specify whether to display the focus a is displayed in the ALC mode during value (“Feet”/“Meter”) or turn off the display in Manual shooting. [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [Display Z is displayed when AE LOCK is set to “ON”.
  • Page 115 T Zoom Display X Media Status Displays the zoom position. (Zoom bar or ---- : No card found in the selected value) slot The zoom bar will only be displayed for 3 STBY : Recording standby seconds after the zoom operation is : Recording RREC activated.

  • Page 116: Display Screen In Media Mode

    Display Screen in Media A Media Displays the media slot (A or B) of the Mode currently played clip. z appears when the write-protect switch of the SD card is set. Media Display 0 Screen B Voltage/Battery Power This screen displays the media status or event. It Displays the current status of the power supply is also used to display warnings only.
  • Page 117 H Information Display J Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display Use the [AE LOCK/4] button to switch between Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data. camera information display, GPS display and Example of time code display: turning off the display.

  • Page 118: Status Screen

    Status Screen Audio Level Screen For checking audio related information such as microphone volume level. For checking the settings of the camera recorder. (A P57 [Audio Recording] ) Camera Information Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. Video Screen For checking the settings related to video output.

  • Page 119: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)

    Marker and Safety Zone Color Bar Output Displays (Camera Mode Color bars can be output on this camera recorder. Only) Memo : The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output. The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the (A P103 [ Test Tone ] ) image according to the shooting purpose.

  • Page 120: Adjusting Color Matrix

    Adjusting Color Matrix 3 Adjust Saturation. Press the cross-shaped button (I) to move the cursor to Saturation. The color matrix of the camera recorder can be Each of the colors changes in the direction adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. indicated by the arrow on the vector scope.

  • Page 121: Configuring Setup Files

    Configuring Setup Files Saving Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. The menu settings can be stored on the camera Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] recorder or an SD card by saving them as a setup and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 122: Loading A Setup File

    Loading a Setup File 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P104 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 123: Deleting Setup Files

    Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P104 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Delete File] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 124: Managing/Editing Clips On A Pc

    CD-ROM. For details on how to install the application software, refer to the [User's Guide] of the [JVC Disconnecting ProHD Clip Manager] inside the bundled CD- Disable the connection on the PC, then remove ROM.
  • Page 125 When your PC cannot recognize the SD card Confirm and update the OS of your PC. Description Windows XP/ Necessary to update to SP2 or Windows XP SP1 higher. Windows XP SP2/ Necessary to download the Windows XP SP3 update software. (KB955704) http://www.microsoft.com/ downloads/details.aspx? familyid=1CBE3906-...

  • Page 126: Connecting External Monitor

    Connecting External * Select the output signal using [HDMI/SDI Out] in the [A/V Set] menu. Monitor (A P101 [ HDMI/SDI Out ] ) * When [System] in the [Record Format] menu is To output live or playback video images and set to “SD”, only SD-SDI signals are output.

  • Page 127: Connecting The Headphone

    Connecting the Connecting Wired Remote Headphone Control Audio output from the [x] terminal can be The functions of the camera recorder can be selected using [Monitor] in the [A/V Set] menu configured using a wired remote control. as well as the [MONITOR] switch on the camera Memo : recorder.

  • Page 128: Error Messages And Actions

    * The warning tone sounds and the TURN BACK ON If the error persists, consult tally lamp blinks twice every LATER your nearest JVC dealer. second. FAN STOP The fan stopped running. Please consult your nearest DETECTED The power turns off JVC dealer.
  • Page 129 Error Message Thumbnail Status Action Screen Display Screen Dedicated Screen － LOST MEDIA Card is removed while recording Restore the card using this INFO [*] is in progress. camera recorder. Card is removed while (A P40 [Restoring the SD formatting is in progress. Card] ) Card is removed while restoring is in progress.

  • Page 130: Tally Lamp

    Tally Lamp The tally lamp start blinking when the remaining space on the SD card is running out during recording, or when the battery power is running low. Blinking Mode Remaining Battery Power/SD Card Space Blinks slowly Battery power is low (once every second) Remaining recording time on SD card is less than 3 minutes (during recording)
  • Page 131 Symptom Action Images on the LCD monitor Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. and viewfinder screen appear Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to “1/64”? dark or blurred. Is the iris closed? Is the shutter speed setting too high? Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour for the LCD monitor and the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications Lens Section Item Description General Lens Fujinon F1.6, 23x, f=4.1 mm to 94.3 mm Item Description (35 mm conversion: 29 mm to 667 mm) Power DC 12 V Filter diameter φ72 mm Power Approx. 10.2 W consumption (during recording with backlight set to [STANDARD] while the Camera Section viewfinder is in use)
  • Page 133 Video/Audio Accessories Item Description Accessories Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD Warranty Card (U model only) card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) Instructions HD mode (MOV/MP4: MPEG-2) CD-ROM Video QuickTime File Format (For AC Adapter recording file Final Cut Pro)/MP4 File Format Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) format Battery...
  • Page 134 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) 415.5 269.5 345.5 402.5 * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.

  • Page 135: Index

    Index O OK mark ............ 83 AC adapter .......... 27, 28 Action ............80 One push auto focus ........46 Aspect ratio ..........44 Picture file ..........121 Auto power off ........... 29 Picture quality setting ......... 56 Backup rec ..........71 Power ..........
  • Page 136 LST1463-001A © 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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