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USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
CAUTION
• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV
or DV.
• Start recording after making sure that both devices are
properly connected.
„When Using the GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E
as Recording Unit 
(Dubbing From Another Videocassette)
1.
Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.
2.Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.
3.Turn ON both units.
4.Place the GY-HD100 in the VTR MODE.
Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.
5.Set the frame rate.
Set the FRAME RATE item (60/30, 50/25, 24) on the
VIDEO FORMAT menu to match the HDV/DV signal
frame rate input from the IEEE1394 connector.
XSee page 62.
6.Set the time code and user bit recording. 
Set the TC DUPLI. [DV] item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu
screen. (Only for DV format)
MEMO
In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded
regardless of the setting. 
7.Insert the videocassettes.
8.Start playback on the playback unit.
For details, see the instructions to the unit used for play-
back.
• The playback picture from the playback unit appears on
the GY-HD100’s LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.
9.Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD100 to
start recording.
„To temporarily pause the recording, press the REC or
VTR trigger button.
„To restart the recording, press the REC or VTR trigger
button again.
10.When dubbing is completed.
Press the REC/VTR trigger button or the STOP button on
the GY-HD100 to stop recording, and then stop playback
on the playback unit.
MEMO
Depending on the player, sound may not be heard momen-
tarily from this unit when switching modes from STILL to
PLAY.
IEEE 1394HDVDV
LINE OUTPUT
DC INPUT
VIDEO/Y
IEEE1394
PR
PR
IEEE1394 cable
1.
IEEE1394 switch
Signal flow
2.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.
TC/UB
Date and Time
DV : When dubbing in DV format
HDV : When dubbing in HDV format
OFF : Records the TC/UB set in the
camcorder.
ON : Records the TC/UB for the
IEEE1394 input.
Date and time data : Records the data sent from the
playback device.
GY-HD100 : Insert the videocassette to be
dubbed to.
Playback unit : Insert the recorded videocassette.
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USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Backup Recording
CAUTION
• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV
or DV.
• Start recording after making sure that both devices are
properly connected.
„Backup Recording of the GY-HD100’s
Camera Image and Sound Through the
IEEE1394 Connector
The GY-HD100’s camera image and sound can be recorded
for backup on another component that is equipped with
IEEE1394 connector.
„Connections
Use the GY-HD100 as the master unit.
Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a IEEE1394
cable.
„Settings
„Master unit (GY-HD100)
1.Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD100.
2.Place in Camera mode.
3.Set the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on the OTHERS [2/2]
menu screen. XSee page 78.
„Backup unit
• Place in HDV/DV signal input mode.
* Depending on the used component, it may be necessary
to set “REMOTE SELECT”.
• When BR-HD50 is used, set the Backup Recording func-
tion to OFF.
• Insert the tape and set to STOP or REC PAUSE status.
„Operation
Start and stop of recording on the backup unit takes place in
accordance with the operation of the REC/VTR trigger button
on the master unit.
(Depending on the GY-HD100 or the backup unit, the image,
audio, and/or time code may deviate from what they should
be at the points where the recording is started or stopped.)
MEMO
• When the backup recording is started, the “TRIGGER TO
DV” or “TRIGGER TO HDV” indication is shown on the
LCD or in the viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds.
• When the Series Recording function of BR-HD50 is used,
the GY-HD100’s 1394 REC TRIGGER item should be set
to OFF.
• If the backup device is equipped with a feature to record
time codes input from the IEEE1394 connector (TC
DUPLICATE feature), time code data the same as on the
master side can be recorded.
• When using BR-HD50 as a backup device and switching
GY-HD100 from the playback mode to the record mode,
noise will be noticed on the monitor output screen of BR-
HD50 (backup will be correctly recorded).
IEEE 1394HDVDV
LINE OUTPUT
DC INPUT
VIDEO/Y
IEEE1394
PB
PR
IEEE1394 cable
1.
IEEE1394 switch
Signal flow Master unit 
GY-HD100Backup unit
 
 
OTHERS [2/2] menu screen
DV : When backup in DV format
HDV : When backup in HDV format
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MENU SCREENS
Menu Screen Configuration
The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the
TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose.
The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY-
HD100’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.
The FILE MANAGE menu screen can be used to store the menu setting contents on the GY-HD100 or SD memory card. 
TOP MENU screen (VTR) TOP MENU screen (CAM)
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MENU SCREENS
Setting Menu Screens
Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder screen.
If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen is
set to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor
connected to the video signal output connector.
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.Set the mode of the GY-HD100 with the CAM/VTR button.
(Camera mode or VTR mode)
3.Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer.
• The TOP MENU screen appears.
4.Select the menu screen to be set.
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the
menu screen to be set, and then press the SHUTTER
dial.
• The selected menu screen appears.
5.Select the menu item on the menu screen.
Rotate 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,
and the setting can now be made.
6.Change the setting.
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then
press the SHUTTER dial.
• The setting area stops blinking and the setting is
entered.
„To change multiple items, repeat the procedures in steps
5. and 6. above.
7.Return to the TOP MENU.
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the
PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
„To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the pro-
cedures in steps 4. to 7. above.
„To save the set contents in FILE, select the FILE MANAGE
menu screen and perform the operations for saving to file. 
XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.
8.To return to the normal screen after completing the set-
tings, use either of the following methods.
Press the STATUS button
or
Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (K)
with the EXIT item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
MEMO
• While the menu screen is being displayed, the USER1,
USER2 and USER3 buttons can also perform menu oper-
ations. 
USER1 button: Raises the cursor (K)/Changes the set-
ting
USER2 button: Lowers the cursor (K)/Changes the set-
ting
USER3 button: Confirms the menu item/Confirms the set-
ting
• The menu screen is not displayed when switching
between Camera and VTR mode (VTR indicator flashes). 
USER 3 USER 2 USER 1
STATUS MENUSHUTTER
2
1
OFF ND FILTER
WHT.BALAUTOAUTO
USER1 USER2 USER3 button
STATUS button SHUTTER 
dial
Menu screen Cursor
ItemTOP MENU screen
Setting
VIDEO FORMAT menu screen
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MENU SCREENS
TOP MENU Screen
Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD100 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the
VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not displayed.
Item Function
VIDEO FORMAT.. Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video. 
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.
CAMERA OPERATION.. Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.
• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.
CAMERA PROCESS.. Displays a menu screen for adjustments of the picture quality of the camera image.
It consists of two screens.
The ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen and SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen can be displayed through the CAM-
ERA PROCESS menu screen.
• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.
• The cursor  (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).
SWITCH MODE.. Displays the menu screens related to the camera switch functions. 
• This item is only displayed when in camera mode.
AUDIO/MIC.. Displays a menu screen related to audio.
• In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.
LCD/VF.. Displays a menu screen for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and for
adjustments of the picture quality of LCD monitor.
Camera mode: It consists of three screens.
VTR mode: It consists of two screens.
TU/UB/CLOCK.. Displays a menu screen for setting the time code, user’s bit data, date and time.
The ways that the date and time are recorded together with the display style are set here.
The TIME/DATE menu screen and CLOCK ADJUST screen can be displayed through the TC/UB/CLOCK menu
screen.
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.
OTHERS.. Displays a menu screen for setting other functions and to display the hour meter.
It consists of two screens.
FILE MANAGE.. Displays the FILE MANAGE menu screen. 
Saves the menu screen settings as a file on the camcorder or an SD memory card, or reads the menu screen settings
saved in the file. It is also possible to reset the menu settings to default settings or initialize (format) an SD memory
card. 
XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.
EXIT The normal screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is aligned with this item.
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MENU SCREENS
VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen
* This is not displayed in VTR mode. 
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for shooting. 
U model
60/30: Shoots at 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/30p.
50/25 : Shoots at 576/50p, 720/25p. 
24 : Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown), 480/24p advance mode (2:3:3:2 pulldown), 720/24p. 
E model
60/30 : Shoots at 480/60p, 720/30p. 
50/25: Shoots at 576/50i, 576/50p, 576/25p, 720/25p.
24 : Shoots at 720/24p. 
CANCEL: Cancels the settings. 
EXECUTE : Executes the settings. 
MEMO
• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted. XSeepage44.
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.
REC* Sets the video format for shooting. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)
You can set the following according to the FRAME RATE. 
CANCEL: Cancels the settings. 
EXECUTE : Executes the settings. 
MEMO
• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched. 
• On the E model, the video format is fixed at HDV-HD24 when the FRAME RATE item is set to “24”.  “[HDV-HD24]”
is displayed. 
ASPECT* Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)
4:3: Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3. 
16:9 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9. 
The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video. 
MEMO
• When the format setting is HDV, the REC item is fixed at 16:9. “[16:9]” is displayed. 
• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the ASPECT item setting is switched.
Setting Description FRAME RATE
DV-60I DV format   Shoots using a 480/60i signal. (U model Only)
60/30 HDV-SD60P HDV format   Shoots using a 480/60p signal. 
HDV-HD30PHDV format   Shoots using a 720/30p signal. 
HDV-SD50P HDV format   Shoots using a 576/50p signal. 
50/25 HDV-HD25PHDV format   Shoots using a 720/25p signal. 
DV-50I DV format   Shoots using a 576/50i signal. (E model Only)
DV-25P DV format   Shoots using a 576/25p signal. (E model Only)
DV-24P DV format   Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown). (U model Only)
24 DV-24PA DV format   Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:3:2 pulldown). (U model Only)
HDV-HD24PHDV format   Shoots using a 720/24p signal. 
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HDV PB OUTPUT Sets the video format to be output from the video output connector during tape playback. 
You can set this when the OUTPUT TERMINAL item is to “COMPONENT” or “AUTO” and you have a component
output connection.
You can set the following, depending on the FRAME RATE item. 
CAUTION
If you convert video recorded in HDV format to DV format or vice versa and output it, the colors may change. 
PB TAPE Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. 
Normally, use the “AUTO” setting. 
AUTO: During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back. 
DV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DV format is played back. 
HDV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in HDV format is played back. 
DVCAM : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back. 
MEMO
If you play back a tape containing both DV and HDV formats, the video signal is disturbed when the signal is
switched. 
OUTPUT TERMINAL Sets the signal to be output from a video signal output connector (VIDEO/Y, P
B, PR). 
AUTO: Automatically switches to a composite or component signal, depending on the status of the cables
connected to the video signal output connectors, and outputs it. 
COMPOSITE : Outputs a composite signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal
output connectors. 
COMPONENT : Outputs a component signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal
output connectors. 
Output signals when AUTO is set
CAUTION
If you output video recorded in HDV format using a composite signal, the colors may change. 
SET UP Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector.
* You can also select a setup signal for IEEE1394 signal input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)
0.0% : No setup signal is added. 
7.5% : A setup signal is added. 
Initial settings: U model: 7.5%  E model: 0.0%
MEMO
When the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, this item is not displayed.
The setup signal may be fixed at “0.0%” depending on the menu settings on the camcorder as well as the cables
connected to it. In this case, “[0.0%]” is displayed.
PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
Setting Description FRAME RATE
NATIVEOutputs the signal being recorded on the tape.  60/30
720P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 720p and outputs it.  50/25
1080I Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 1080i and outputs it.  24
480P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480p and outputs it.  60/30
NTSC Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480i and outputs it.  24
576P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576p and outputs it. 
50/25
PAL Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576i and outputs it. 
Connector (G
GG G: Unconnected   F
FF F: Connected)
Output Signal
VIDEO/Y P
BPR
FFFCOMPONENT
FGFCOMPOSITE
FFGCOMPONENT
FGGCOMPOSITE
None of the above OFF
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MENU SCREENS
CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen
The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
AE LEVEL For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.
Increase value: Increases level.
Decrease value: Decreases level.
[Settings: –3, –2,  - NORMAL (0) - 2, 3]
ALC MAX Sets the maximum “ALC” value to automatically change the signal intensity level depending on the brightness. 
[Setting: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB]
PRESET TEMP. Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is in the PRST
(PRESET) position. 
3200K: Sets the basic color temperature to 3200K. (Use for light sources with a low color temperature,
such as halogen lamps.)
5600K : Sets the basic color temperature to 5600K. (Use for light sources with a high color temperature,
such as sunlight.)
MEMO
This item does not function when the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen is set to “PRESET”. 
SMOOTH TRANS Smoothens the transition when the [GAIN] switch b on page 15, or
[WHT.BAL] switch c on page 15 is switched over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change.
However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching the [GAIN] switch set in ALC, FULL AUTO
ON.
OFF: Deactivates the smooth transition function.
ON : Activates the smooth transition function.
BARS Sets whether or not color bars are output. (This is fixed at “OFF” when in FULL AUTO mode)
OFF: Color bars are not output. 
ON : Color bars are output. 
PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.
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MENU SCREENS
CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen
The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)
The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. 
*1 When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu is set to “DV-60I” or “DV-50I”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be
selected.Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
MASTER BLACK Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. 
Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.
Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.
[Settings: MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]
DETAIL Adjusts the contour (detail) sharpness level. 
Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.
Decrease the number : Softens the contour.
OFF : Does not function. 
[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]
When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the following menu items and they cannot be selected. 
V/H BALANCE Sets which contours (details) to sharpen, those in the horizontal (H) direction or those in the vertical (V) direction. 
Increase the number : Sharpens H direction.
Decrease the number : Sharpens V direction.
[Settings: H-MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, H-MAX (5)]
H FREQUENCY Changes the horizontal contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Set this as appropriate for the
subject. 
LOW : Enhances low frequency bands. 
Use this when shooting subjects with large patterns.
MIDDLE: Enhances middle frequency bands. 
HIGH : Enhances high frequency bands. 
Use this when shooting subjects with small patterns.
V FREQUENCY
*1Use this when shooting subjects with finely detailed patterns. 
Changes the vertical contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Compensates for distortion when
outputting progressive video to an interlaced monitor. 
HIGH: Enhances high frequency bands. 
LOW : Enhances low frequency bands. 
SKIN DETECT Sets ON/OFF for the skin detail function.
OFF: Turns off the skin detail function. 
ON : Turns on the skin detail function. (Softens detected skin color area details.)
XSee “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.
LEVEL Sets the contour compensation level (amount of softening) for the skin detail function. 
This can only be selected when the SKIN DETECT item is set to ON. 
–1 : Low contour compensation level (amount of softening)
–2: Medium contour compensation level (amount of softening)
–3 : High contour compensation level (amount of softening)
BLACK Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot. 
NEXT PAGE To display the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER
dial. 
PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position. 
STRETCH1 : Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by
stretching the signal only in the dark areas. 
The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1→STRETCH2→STRETCH3. STRETCH2
STRETCH3
NORMAL: Normal status
COMPRESS1 : If the video that was shot is bright overall and lacking in contrast, the gain in the dark areas is com-
pressed, which adds contrast. 
The amount of compression increases from COMPRESS1→COMPRESS2→COMPRESS3.  COMPRESS2
COMPRESS3
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MENU SCREENS
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen
 
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
WHITE CLIP Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level. 
108%: The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%. 
100% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%. If the screen is too white at
108%, set it to 100%. 
KNEE Sets whether to run the “knee” function, which compresses video signals over a certain level to render the tonality
in the highlight areas, automatically or manually. Set “MANUAL” when you want to check the bright areas, and adjust
the knee point manually. 
AUTO: Adjusts the knee point automatically, according to the luminance level. 
MANUAL : You can change the luminance level in the “LEVEL” item. 
LEVEL Sets the start point for knee compression (knee point). 
Increase the number : Raises the knee point level. 
Decrease the number : Lowers the knee point level. 
[Settings: 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%]
MEMO
When the “KNEE” item is set to “AUTO”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be selected. 
MOTION SMOOTH Makes the video smoother when the tape is played back by adding frames to the signal recorded on the tape during
progressive shooting. 
OFF: Does not function. 
ON : Functions. 
MEMO
This can be set when you select “HDV-HD30p”, “HDV-HD25p”, or “HDV-HD24p” in the “REC” item on the VIDEO
FORMAT menu screen. 
When this cannot be set, “-----” is displayed. 
ADVANCED PROCESS.. Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen. 
XSee “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 67.
PAGE  BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen. 
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