JVC Hm 100 U Manual

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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder (VF) display are on or off
depending on whether the LCD monitor is open or closed as
well as normal or inverted, as shown below.
MEMO
• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the view-
finder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2
seconds.
• After you set up the function that switches the display
between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding
down the DISPLAY button, the display mode is cancelled
by the LCD monitor open/close and normal/inverted oper-
ations.
• If the LCD monitor is closed inside the camcorder with the
screen in the normal display orientation, holding down the
DISPLAY button does not work.
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LCD Open Normal LCD ON OFF
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PREPARATIONS
Basic System
*1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16×5.5BRMU or S14×7.3B12/U zoom lens. 
Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). 
For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer.
MACRO
SHOULDER BELT
EARPHONE
MICROPHONE
MV-P615U
MV-P618U
3P
FOCUS MANUAL UNIT
*1 HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)
HZ-FM15 (CANON)
1/3 ZOOM LENS
Th13 × 3.5BRMU (FUJINON)
Wide Converter
WCV-82SC
FOCUS MANUAL UNIT
*1
ZOOM SERVO UNIT
HZ-ZS13B
1/2 ZOOM LENS
S14 × 7.3B12U (FUJINON)
S17 × 6.6BRM (FUJINON)
S20 × 6.4B12U (FUJINON)
YH16 × 7K12U (CANON)
YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON)MICROPHONE
1/3 ZOOM LENS
Th16 × 5.5BRMU (FUJINON)
(Excluding the CHU/CHE
model)
GY-HD100
STANDARD PACKAGE
Mount Converter
(1/2-1/3)
ACM-12
CARRYING CASEGY-HD100
BATTERY
BN-V428
DC cable (2m)
AC ADAPTERAC
TRIPOD
TP-P300
DOLLY
TP-P205COMPONENT CABLE
RCA pin
COMPOSITE CABLE
RCA pin
AUDIO CABLE
Stereo-mini RCA pin
BATTERY
BN-V438
IEEE1394 CABLE
6P-6PMONITOR
DV VTR
Non-linear Editing SYSTEMBR-HD50
TRIPOD BASE
KA-551
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PREPARATIONS
Attaching the Zoom Lens
1.Loosen the mount ring.
2.Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the
mount.
3.Tighten the mount ring.
4.Connect the cable connector.
5.Clamp the lens cable.
CAUTION
• Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete
tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed
back focus.
• Set the GY-HD100’s power switch to “OFF” before the
zoom lens is attached or detached.
Attaching the Microphone (Provided)
Connect the provided microphone to the microphone holder.
Provided microphone is a phantom microphone.
1.Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to
loosen it and open the microphone holder.
2.Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
Place the microphone toward the front to prevent it from
interfering with the cassette cover.
3.Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to
secure the microphone.
4.Connect the microphone cable to the INPUT1 or INPUT2
input connector on the GY-HD100.
5.Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.
6.Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phan-
tom microphone.
XSee page 46.
How to Attach the Viewfinder
To attach the viewfinder, slide it in the direction of the arrow. 
To take off the viewfinder, pull the knob in the direction of the
arrow as you slide the viewfinder. 
Pin
Hole
Clamp
1. 3. Knob2. Microphone
Microphone
holder
5. Clamp
4. INPUT1, 2 connector
Knob
Taking off the viewfinder
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PREPARATIONS
Inserting an SD Memory Card
By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menu
settings and camera settings for this camcorder.
XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.
Check that the POWER switch is OFF.
„Inserting an SD Memory Card
1.
Open the SD memory card cover.
2.Face the cutout end of the SD memory card inward and
insert it in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
Be sure not to touch the metal connector area of the SD
memory card.
3.Close the SD memory card cover.
„Taking out the SD memory card
1.
Push the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow.
• The SD memory card comes out slightly.
2.Pull the SD memory card straight out.
„About SD Memory Cards
• When you use an SD memory card that was either just pur-
chased or formatted on a device other than this camcorder,
format it on this camcorder.
XSee page 81.
Recommended SD memory cards
Panasonic: 16 MB or more
• You can write-protect the card so that saved files are not
mistakenly erased. Set the switch on the side of the SD
memory card to the “LOCK” position.
About the Viewfinder Cable
To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to
attach the provided core filter as shown in the figure on the
left.
zAttach the core filter (black) as close to the camcorder as
possible, as shown in the figure. 
SD memory card coverCutout
LOCK switch
Core filter (black)
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PREPARATIONS
AC Operation
The GY-HD100 is operable with AC power supply or battery
pack.
Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply.
1.After making sure that the power switches of the GY-
HD100 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect the
DC cable from the AC adapter to the DC INPUT connec-
tor of the GY-HD100 as shown in the illustration.
2.Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD100 to ON. Power
is supplied to the VTR section and the camera.
CAUTION
• When using the DC cable make sure to connect the end
of the cable with the ferrite core to the AC adapter.
• Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is
being performed.
• Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the
power source voltage, power sources generating noise,
such as ripples or power sources with lower voltage.
Attach the supplied core filter (gray) as shown in the diagram
on the right to reduce unwanted electromagnetic emission.
zAttach the core filter as shown in the diagram on the left to
this unit as near as possible.
„Charging the Built-in Battery
The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and
time and the time code data.
The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the
GY-HD100 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually
discharges while the GY-HD100 is disconnected from a
power supply. The battery will be fully discharged when the
GY-HD100 is not used for about three months, in which case
the set date and time and time code data are reset.
In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the
date and time and time code data again.
However, it is possible to use the GY-HD100 even if the built-
in battery is discharged but the date and time and time code
data cannot be recorded.
„How to charge
1.
Connect the provided AC adapter to the GY-HD100 and
an AC outlet or mount a charged battery on the GY-
HD100.
2.Set the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 to “ON” or
“OFF” (charging takes places with the POWER switch set
to either of the positions.)
3.Leave the equipment in this condition for about 4 hours.
• The built-in battery will remain charged for about 3
months after being charged for about 4 hours.
POWER lamp
DC INPUT 
connectorTo plug outlet
AC adapterDC OUT 
connector
Ferrite core
DC cable
Core filter (gray)
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PREPARATIONS
Battery Operation
„Charging the Battery Pack
Before use the battery pack should be charged using the pro-
vided AC Adapter.
* Be sure to pull the DC cable out of the AC adapter when
you charge the battery.
1.Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
The POWER lamp illuminates.
2.While pushing the battery pack down, slide it in the direc-
tion of the arrow to mount it on the AC Adapter. Charging
starts, and the CHARGE lamp blinks green. It changes to
light steadily when charging is completed.
3.When charging is completed, remove the battery pack by
sliding it in the opposite direction of the mounting direc-
tion.
„Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-
HD100
If the DC cable is connected to the GY-HD100, unplug the
cable.
1.Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the
GY-HD100.
2.While pressing the battery pack against the GY-HD100,
slide it downward to attach it to the GY-HD100.
„Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-
HD100
Ensure that the POWER switch on the GY-HD100 is set to
OFF.
1.While sliding the battery pack lock release lever, slide the
battery pack upward to remove it.
CAUTION
Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking
place.
MEMO
• Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operat-
ing with a battery pack.
The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is
connected or disconnected while operating with a battery
pack.
• The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is
disconnected.
• Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio sig-
nal are muted.
• When operation is continued with DC input after the bat-
tery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER
switch to OFF after the DC power is applied. Then switch
ON again.
• If the GY-HD100 is left with the battery pack attached, a
small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER
switch on the GY-HD100 is set to OFF. 
Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD100 is not
going to be used.
AC cord AC outlet
Battery pack AC adapter
CHARGE lamp 1
POWER lamp
CHARGE lamp 2
Battery
pack Connector
Lock release lever
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PREPARATIONS
„Remaining Battery Power Display
When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the
following warnings will be generated.
„Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor
When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS
2, 3 screen in the Camera mode)
• Alarm 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-
HD100 automatically stops operation if the battery power
operation is continued.
„Battery Recharge Times
• When charged at temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and
25°C (77°F).
• When charging battery packs after a long storage period,
charging time will be longer than indicated above.
• When two battery packs are attached, they will be
recharged in the order that they are attached.
„Operating Time with Battery Pack
When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approxi-
mate continuous operating time is as follows
• Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of
the battery pack, charging conditions and the operating
environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the above
for approximate reference times.
• Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environ-
ment.
• Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and
LCD are used frequently.
„Precautions for the Battery Pack
• When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a
cool, dry place.
Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be
subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a
car, etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten
service life.
• When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the
operating time will be shortened.
• If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even imme-
diately after recharging, the service life of the battery pack
is nearly finished.
Purchase a new battery pack.
„Recharging
• Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it.
Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could
result in reduced battery capacity.
• If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete
recharging, or recharging without discharging, once dis-
charge the battery pack completely, then recharge it to
restore the battery capacity.
• If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature
raised immediately after use, recharging may not be per-
formed completely.
• Perform charging in an environment where the tempera-
ture is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 20°C (68°F)
to 25°C (77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging.
If the environment is too cold, charging may not complete.
Battery packRecharging time of 
a single packSuccessive recharging 
time of two packs
BN-V428 Approx. 3 hr. 20 min Approx. 6 hr. 40 min
BN-V438 Approx. 4 hr. 20 min Approx. 8 hr. 40 min
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C)
BN-V428 Approx. 40 minutes
BN-V438 Approx. 60 minutes
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Turning the Power ON
„Turning the Power ON
1.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
The unit turns on in Camera mode.
„The operation differs according to whether the unit is in the
Camera mode or in the VTR mode.
The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR
button. 
When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays the
following statuses. 
Camera mode
The GY-HD100 enters the Camera mode. The camera
image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100
enters the record-standby mode automatically. “STBY” is
displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press
the REC/VTR trigger button to start recording.
* Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.
Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP
button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indica-
tor to indicate “STOP”.
VTR mode
The GY-HD100 enters the VTR mode. The camera image
will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni-
tor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD100 enters
the stop mode.
“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication
area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector.
(GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)
„Turning the Power OFF
1.
Place the GY-HD100 in the record-standby or STOP
mode.
2.Set the POWER switch to OFF.
3.Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC
INPUT connector. (When the camera is not going to be
used for a longer period.)
CAUTION
• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is
taking place.
Confirm that the “STBY” or “STOP” indication is shown in
the VTR operation mode indication area before the power
is turned off.
Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF
during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning
the power on again.
• Always set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnect-
ing the power supply.
Do not turn the battery pack or AC power supply OFF
while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.
VTR CH-1   BOTH  CH-2
MONITOR SELECTDISPLAY  ON     OFF
FULL AUTO
ProHD
USER 3USER 2USER 1
STATUS
MENU
SHUTTER
2
1
OFF ND FILTER
REC
OFF ON
POWER
VF BRIGHT
WHT.BALAUTOAUDIOLEVELAUTOCH-1CH-2
CH-2
CH-1-
+AUDIO SELECTMANU AUTOTC LCD BRIGHTDISPLAY
TC
UBFREE
REGENGENE.REC
CAM/VTR
VTR indicator
POWER switch
CAM/VTR button
While the mode is being switched : Flashing
In VTR mode : Lit
In Camera mode : Off
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Loading/Unloading the Cassette
„Cassette Loading
Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.
• To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing
accidental erasure to the “REC” side.
• Remove any the tape slack before loading.
1.Turn the POWER switch ON. 
2.Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of the camcorder
to the side. 
The videocassette cover opens automatically and a video-
cassette tape can be inserted. 
3.Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder. 
With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the
back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center
back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go. 
4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the
direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it. 
• After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds until
recording can begin or the camcorder can enter stop
mode. 
„If the power is on, the modes are as shown below.
„Unloading the Cassette
1.
Turn the POWER switch to ON.
2.When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop
mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until
the videocassette cover opens completely. 
• The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes. 
A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is
ejected. 
3.The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens. 
• Take out the videocassette tape. 
4.Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the
direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it.
CAUTION
• When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly
as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed
properly, it becomes half-locked and the camcorder can-
not function. 
If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in
again as far as it will go to lock it. 
• Do not slide the EJECT switch while recording is in
progress. 
If you slide the EJECT switch while recording is in
progress, the tape is ejected. 
• Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long
time. 
Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage. 
• Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the
eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will
cause damage.
REC/SAVE
switchTape window
EJECT switch
Cassette holder
Cassette cover
MODEREC/SAVE switch
REC SAVE
Camera Record-standby mode STOP mode
REC INHIBIT is displayed
on the LCD monitor and in
the viewfinder.
VTR STOP mode
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Setting and Displaying the Date and Time
The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered
by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data con-
tinue to count even when the power is switched off.
• The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD mon-
itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accor-
dance with the settings made on the menu screen.
„Setting the Date and Time Style
The date and time are set on the menu screen.
When setting while observing on a monitor connected to the
connector, set the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2]
menu screen to ON.
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to dis-
play the TOP MENU screen.
3.Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the
TC/UB/CLOCK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial in
the direction of the camera body.
• The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen appears.
4.Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the
TIME/DATE item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
• The TIME/DATE menu screen appears.
• Set the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen
to ON.
5.Make settings on the TIME/DATE menu screen. (This
includes display style, etc.)
1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the
item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
• The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.
2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and
then press the SHUTTER dial.
• The setting area stops blinking and the setting is
entered.
MEMO
The TIME STYLE, SEC DISPLAY, DATE STYLE and TIME
SHIFT items can also be set and changed after the date and
time have been set.
USER 3 USER 2 USER 1
STATUS MENUSHUTTER
2
1
OFF ND FILTER
REC
OFF ON
POWER
WHT.BALAUTO
AUDIO
LEVELAUTOCH-1 CH-2
3. 
1. POWER switch
4.TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen
5.TIME/DATE menu screen SHUTTER dial
2. 
STATUS button
DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the date.
YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day)
MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year)
DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year)
TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12-
hour or 24-hour clock system.
SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of
seconds should be displayed on the
screen.
TIME SHIFT : Adds time to the built-in clock (time
compensation) and displays it. The
adjusted time is also recorded on the
tape.
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