JVC GY-HD111 HD Camera Recorder User Guide

HD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HD110
GY-HD111
Mini DV
INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HD111 HD Camera Recorder

LST0392-001A

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• The illustration shows the GY-HD110/GYHD111 HD CAMERA RECORDER with the provided lens, viewfinder, microphone and battery pack attached.
  Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD110U/CHU, GYHD110E/CHE and GY-HD111E/CHE HD CAMERA RECORDER. These instructions are for the GY-HD110U/CHU, GYHD110E/CHE and GY-HD111E/CHE. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD110U/CHU and GY- HD111E/CHE. Explanations concerning unique GY-HD110U/CHU and GYHD111E/CHE functions are set off by the (GY-HD110U/GYHD111E only) notice. Information applicable only to the GY-HD110U/CHU is marked by “(U model only)”. Information applicable only to the GY-HD110E/CHE and the GY-HD111E/CHE is marked by “(E model only)”. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY- HD110U/GYHD111E.)
  This unit is a HDV/DV video system format camera recorder.
  Videocassettes marked with the A symbol can be used.
  The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-HD110) are recorded or played back on this camcorder.

  • The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed.

  • Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors.

  • This unit records and plays back in the SP mode.
    Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. (In DV format)

  • Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape.

  •  Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly.

  • Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders.

  • JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette.

• All product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as™, ® and © are not used in this manual.

ACCESSORIES

MAIN FEATURES

• This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording formats within HDV format. HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan) This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p, 480p, 576p) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
• 24p mode shooting function In HDV format, it records in 24p mode. It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and converts the images to 60 frames. Component output is converted to 60 frames during playback as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also supported. It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film.
• Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible. DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals. You can select this in a menu screen.
• Cross-convert video output During playback, you can output converted video from the video output connectors. You can select this in a menu screen.
• Focus assist function Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.
• Motion smoothing function During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can record smoother video than with normal progressive video.
• User buttons added Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions.
• Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record the time code and user’s bits.
• Built-in large 3.5″ color LCD display In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.
• Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in the unit.
• Recording check function for convenient recording review function
• Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for highquality picture 1/3″ 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV highquality picture.
• Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame.
• Safety Zone indication in viewfinder
• Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder
• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter operations, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.
• ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided
• IEEE1394 connector IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394 connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power cannot be supplied.)
• 1/3″ bayonet type lens
• Camera output, VTR playback output (composite/component) possible
• Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/ EBU type)
• Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial, making it very easy to use.
• Variable scan shutter There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.
• Slow shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images.
• Backup recording function Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting to HDV/DV devices.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

ZOOM Lens
Th16 x 5.5BRMU

1. FOCUS ring Manual focus ring.

2. ZOOM lever/ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob b to position “M”.

3. IRIS ring Manual iris ring. To activate the auto iris feature, set the Iris Mode switch 7 to “A”.

4. [VTR] VTR trigger button To start/stop shooting.

5. [RET] Return video button You can only monitor the return video signal from the VTR from the viewfinder, LCD monitor and video signal connector while this button is pressed. When you set the LENS RET item to “FOCUS ASSIST” in the SWITCH MODE menu screen, you can use this button as the FOCUS ASSIST button. X See page 71.

6. ZOOM servo control lever To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever, set the ZOOM knob b to “S”.
   • Pressing the “W” section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.
   • Pressing the “T” section of this lever narrows the lens angle perspective for telephoto shots.
   • Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom.

7. IRIS mode switch
   A : Activates the auto iris feature.
   M : Allows manual iris control.

8. Momentary auto iris button
   When the IRIS mode switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this button activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only.

9. [S] IRIS speed adjusting control For adjusting the iris operation speed.
   MEMO
   If the speed becomes too fast, hunting may occur. To avoid the phenomena described above, perform adjustment again.

10. FILTER thread
    Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front.
    Other filters can be used for various effects.

11. ZOOM servo connector
    Connect an optional zoom servo unit here.

12. [ZOOM] ZOOM mode knob
    S : Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom servo control lever 6.
    M : Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the zoom lever/ring 2.

13. BACK FOCUS ring/fixing screw
    For back focus adjustment only. Secure with the screw knob after adjustment. X See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 44.

14. Macro focusing ring (for close-up shooting)
    By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow, close-up shooting of very small objects becomes possible.
    Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in the macro mode.
    To shoot images in the macro mode, set the focus ring 1 o the infinite position (1) and the zoom ring 2 to the maximum wide-angle position.
    To adjust the focus of the macro image, rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow until the object is focused.

CAUTION

• The back-focus knob is located close to the macro ring, be careful not to mistake the back-focus knob for the macro ring.
• After the required operation, be sure to return the macro focusing ring to the normal position.
    See “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 30.
    See “Back Focus Adjustment” on page 44.

Front Section

1. Shoe
   Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights and accessories.

2. Knob
   This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3.

3. Microphone holder
   Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or a separately sold microphone.
     See “Attaching the Microphone (Provided)” on page 30.

4. Front tally lamp
   This lamp lights up when the GY-HD110 enters the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.
   When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning mode, it blinks quickly.
   • Use the FRONT TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern.
     See page 80.

5. [LENS] Lens control connector
   Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here. Pin No.| Function| Pin No.| Function
   ---|---|---|---
   1| Return switch| 7| Iris position
   2| VTR trigger| 8| IRIS A/R INPUT
   3| GND| 9| EXTENDER position
   4| Lens AUTO/MANU control| 10| ZOOM position
   5| IRIS control| 11| –
   6| +12V DC| 12| –

6. [ZEBRA] Zebra switch When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is imposed on the viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in accordance with the menu settings made for the video signal. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris. Zebra patterns are also displayed during color bar display when this switch is set to ON. • The default value is 70% – 80%. The luminance level can be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.
     See page 74. While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side, the color tone areas specified with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST item on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu are indicated in the viewfinder. The switch returns to the OFF position when released.
   See “How to Use Skin Detail” on page 86. * The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while the color bar or VTR playback picture is shown in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

7. [AWB] Auto white balance button When the WHT.BAL switch c on page 15 is set to A or B and you press this button, the white balance is automatically adjusted. * It is not activated in preset, full auto shooting, full auto white balance and color bar modes.
     See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 45.

8. Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlockwise to release lens. To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and then turn the ring clockwise until firm. X See “Attaching the Zoom Lens” on page 30.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Rear Section

1. Back tally lamp
   This lamp lights up when the GY-HD110 enters the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.
   When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warning mode, it blinks quickly.
   • Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern.
     See page 80.

2. [PHONES] Earphone jack
   This is a stereo mini-jack for connecting an earphone for audio monitoring. Plug in an earphone or headphone with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. The earphone can also be used to monitor alarm tones in accordance with the circumstances. The audio channel to be output is selected with the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen and MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18.
   The audio output level is adjusted with the Audio monitor volume control 3 on page 14.
   MEMO
   • The volume of the alarm sound is set with the ALARM VR EVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.
   • When using a stereotype jack and stereo sound should be output, the following setting should be performed.
   Set the MONITOR SELECT switch e on page 18 to BOTH. Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen to STEREO.

3. Shoulder belt hooks
   Allows you to attach a separately sold shoulder belt.

4. LCD monitor
   Shows a color camera image or the VTR playback picture.
   It is also used for displaying the following:
   • Menu Setting screens
   • Characters showing the whether the GY-HD110 is set to shooting mode or VTR playback mode
   • Date and time and time code
   • Audio level meter
   • Warning indications, etc.
   See page 19.

5. Tripod mount
   Use this hole when mounting the camera onto a tripod. (Use a screw shorter than 8 mm.)
   Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.

6. Rotation-preventive hole
   Use this to prevent the camera from falling off the tripod. Always make sure that the camera is securely mounted.

LCD Door

1. [LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button
   This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor display.
   • Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor brighter.
   • Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor darker.
   • Pushing the +/– buttons simultaneously returns the set- ting to the standard setting.

2. [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selector switch
   Selects the method of adjusting the CH-1 and CH-2 audio channel audio levels.
   AUTO : The audio level is automatically adjusted according to the input level. When excessive audio is input, the limiter works to suppress the audio level.
   The “AUTO” LED in the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO
   LEVEL area 17 on page 15 lights.
   MANUAL : Allows you to adjust the audio levels using the
   CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL volume controls 17 on page 15.
   When excessive audio is input, the limiter works to suppress the audio level.

3. [TC DISPLAY] TC/UB display switch
   Selects the contents displayed on the TC counter of the
   LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (This switch works when the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen is set to ON.)
   TC : Set to this position to display time code values.
   UB : Set to this position to display the user’s bits values.

4. [TC GENE.] Time code generator setting switch
   Switch for setting the time code generator to preset mode or regeneration mode. It is also used to select the time code run mode when the preset mode is selected.
   FREE : The preset mode is selected, and the time code run mode becomes the FREE run mode. Set to this position to record with the time code or user’s bits set anew (preset). In this setting, the time code always operates in the run mode.

• If this setting is used when recording scenes one after another, the time codes become discontinuous at the transition points between scenes.
  REC : The preset mode is selected, and the time code run mode becomes the REC run mode.
  Set to this position to record with the time code or user’s bits set anew (preset). The time code operates in the run mode during recording only. If this setting is used when recording scenes one after another, the time codes are recorded as continuous time codes.
  REGEN : Regeneration mode, in which the unit reads existing time codes on the tape and records time codes in continuation of the existing ones. Set to this position when you want to add additional time codes to time codes already recorded on the tape.
  MEMO
  Preset of time code and user’s bits is performed on the TC/ UB/CLOCK menu.
  See page 40.
  See “TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen” on page 77.

  5. [CAM/VTR] Camera/VTR mode switch button Each time you press this button, the mode switches between camera mode and VTR mode. When you do this, the VTR indicator g on page 18 displays the following statuses.
     While the mode is being switched : Flashing
     In VTR mode : Lit
     In camera mode : Off
     • Select the Camera mode to record the camera image.
     • Select the VTR mode to playback VTR or to input the HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector 4 on page 16. (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GYHD110U/GY-HD111E.)
     • When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the Camera mode.

Right Side Section

1. Monitoring speaker (Cheek pad)
   • In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni- tored.
   In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback sound.
   The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch e on page

2. • The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound level volume 3. This speaker also outputs various warning sounds superimposed on other sound.
   See “Alarm Sound” on page 91.

3. Cheek pad set screw
   Screw for adjusting the height of the cheek pad.

4. [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control
   Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone.

5. [VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder brightness adjustment
   To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
   See page 43.

6. [PEAKING] Contour adjustment
   To adjust the contours of the LCD monitor and viewfinder image.

• When the Focus Assist function is running, this control does not operate.
    See page 43.

  6. [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button
     When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus accurately.
     X See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 74.

  7. Clamp
     Attach the cable from the viewfinder here.

  8. [USER1/2/3] User buttons You can assign camera functions to the USER1 – 3 buttons. Use them to switch shooting conditions depending upon the subject. Set them using the USER1 – 3 items in the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
      See page 71.
     MEMO
     • The USER buttons work together with the menu settings.
     • When a menu screen is being displayed, they also function as  menu operation buttons.
       See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 62.

  9. [SHUTTER] Shutter/Menu dial
     • Every time this dial is pressed while in the normal screen mode (when the menu screen is not displayed), the shutter speed switches between on/off.
     • When this dial is turned 1 click up or down in the normal screen mode, the shutter speed indicator is shown for bout 3 seconds on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
     The shutter speed is changed when this dial is turned while the shutter speed indicator is shown.
     See page 71.
     • When this dial turned upward or downward while the menu screen is displayed, the cursor (K) also moves upward or downward to allow selection of items in the menu. To change the setting value of the item, press this dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this dial upward or downward to change the setting.
       See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 62.

  10. [ND FILTER] ND filter switch
      Switches the built-in ND filter.
      OFF : Turns the filter OFF (FILTER OFF)
      1:Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/4. (1/4ND)
      2:Cuts the light intensity to approximately 1/16. (1/16ND)
      When you change this switch, the type of the new ND filter is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
      CAUTION If you switch the ND filter while shooting is in progress, the picture may be disturbed or noise may occur in the audio.
        See “Camera Settings” on page 47.

  11. [STATUS] Status/Menu button
      • Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condi- tion in which the menu screen is no
      • Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the nt shown) displays a status screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. The displayed status screen changes each time the button is pressed. X See “Status Screens” on page 19.ormal screen mode displays the menu screen in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Pressing this button while the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor makes the menu screen disappear. X See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 62.

  12. [GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch
      Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the subject.
      The boosting level differs depending on the switch position as follows: (Factory presets)
      L : 0 dB (no boosting is applied)
      M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)
      H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)
      • The boosting level for each switch position can be changed with the SWITCH MODE menu screen. X See page 71.
      The more the boosting level is increased, the more the resulting image will be noisy.
      • When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”, this is fixed at “ALC”.

  13. [WHT.BAL] White balance switch
      Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch.
      B : Switch into white balance mode memorized in
      B. If white balance is performed with the witch in this position, it will be memorized into B.
      A : Switch into white balance mode memorized in
      A. If white balance is performed with the switch in this position, it will be memorized into A.
      PRST (PRESET)
      : Switch into white balance mode (3200K or 5600K) set in PRESET TEMP. item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.
      See page 66.
      FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode can be set to A, B or PRESET with the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
        See page 71.
      In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white balance.
      • When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 is “ON”, this is fixed at “FAW”.

  14. Stand
      When attaching the lens, slide the stand forward.
      CAUTION
      There is a risk that the camcorder will fall onto the viewfinder side when the lens is not attached, so leave the lens attached even if you are not using it.

  15. [POWER] Power ON/OFF switch
      Switch that turns the power ON/OFF.
      When the power is OFF, “POFF” is displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

• Wait at least 5 seconds if you need to turn the power on again. 16. [REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording)
  Start and stop recording using this button.
  (This works together with the REC trigger button on the top and the lens VTR trigger button.)
  When “SPLIT” is set for the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, this button becomes the start/stop recording button for an external device.
    See page 81.
  See “Backup Recording” on page 60.

  17. [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 Audio level controls and AUTO LED Allow you to adjust the audio level for the CH-1 and CH-2 audio channels.
      • To use these controls, set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 to “MANUAL”.
      • When the FULL AUTO switch h on page 18 or the CH- 1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch 2 on page 13 is set to “AUTO”, “AUTO LED” lights. (The audio level controls do not work.)

  18. [HDV/DV LED] • In camera mode, this lights according to the setting for the video format being shot.
      • In VTR mode, it lights according to the video format being recorded on tape or the IEEE1394 input video format.
      HDV : Lights when the format is HDV.
      DV : Lights when the format is DV.
      MEMO
      • During a system error, HDV/DV flash alternately.
        Seepage90.
      • Select whether or not to have this light in the FORMAT
      LED item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.
      X Seepage80.

  19. LCD door lock and release knob
      To open the LCD door, move this knob on the direction
      toward the rear section.

  20. LCD door
      LCD monitor door.
      The LCD monitor is located on the inner side of the door.
      The LCD monitor can be viewed when this door is opened.
      The door can be turned to change the orientation of the LCD monitor, and it can be rotated so that it can be accommodated in the main body of the camera.
      See page 43.

Left Side Section

1. [DC INPUT] DC connector
   Power input for 7.2 V DC accepts the supplied AC adapter.
   See “AC Operation” on page 32.

2. [LINE OUTPUT] Line output connector (Φ3.5mm)
   Output connector for audio signals.
   • Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode.
   • Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode.
   • When a HDV/DV signal (IEEE1394) is input, the EE sound of the input audio signal is output in the VTR mode. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only)
   MEMO
   Alarm sound is not output.

3. [IEEE1394] IEEE1394 switch
   Input/output signal and playback signal video from the IEEE1394 connector 4. Set this switch according to the format.
   HDV : For HDV format
   DV : DV format

4. [IEEE1394] IEEE1394 connector (6-pin)
   Using an IEEE1394 cable (optional), a digital video component with IEEE1394 connector can be connected here.
   See “Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable” on page 56.
   See “HDV/DV Dubbing” on page 58.

5. [VIDEO/Y, PB, PR] Video Signal Output Connectors (RCA)
   These are connectors for component or composite video signal output.
   The signal switches automatically depending upon the cables connected to these connectors.
   • You can select the output signal using the OUTPUT TERMINAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu. You can also select whether or not to add a setup signal in the SET UP item. X See page 65.
   • When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also displayed in the video from the video signal output connector.
     See page 80.
     See “Dubbing with AV Devices” on page 57.
   MEMO
   Put the covers on the connectors when you are not using them.

6. Cassette cover
   Sliding the EJECT switch a on page 17 located on the top section opens this cover to allow insertion or removal of the videocassette.
   CAUTION
   To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the cover open for extended periods of time.

7. Viewfinder connector (6-pin)
   Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.

8. [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input connector selector switch
   Selects the CH-2 audio input connector.
   INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector 0 into CH-2.
   INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector 0 into CH-2.
   MEMO
   The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-1 regardless of the setting.

9. [AUDIO INPUT] Audio input signal selector switch This switch is used to select the input sound signal from
   INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.
   LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio equipment, etc. The reference input level is +4 dBs.
   MIC : Set to this position when the dynamic microphone is connected.
   MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone requiring +48V power supply (phantom microphone, etc.) is connected.
   CAUTION
   When connecting a component that does not require +48 V power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to MIC+48V before the component is connected.
   MEMO
   You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V n the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen.
   See page 72.

10. [INPUT1/INPUT2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input connectors
    These are audio input connectors for connecting to an external audio device or microphone.
    • Set the [AUDIO INPUT] switch 9 according to the device to be connected.
    • Set the CH-2 audio input connector using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch 8.
    The CH-2 audio from the set connector is recorded.

11. Shoulder pad slide button
    Button to adjust the position of the shoulder pad.
    When you press this button, you can move the position of the shoulder pad 12 forward or backward.

12. Shoulder pad

Top Section

1. Viewfinder
   Displays the camera image and the playback picture.

2. Eyepiece
   Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman.

3. Eyepiece focus ring
   You can adjust the focus by turning this ring.

4. Eyepiece mounting ring
   You can adjust the position of the eyepiece forward or backward by loosening this ring.

5. Slide mounting ring
   You can adjust the position of the viewfinder left or right by loosening this ring.

6. Clamp
   Attach the microphone cable here.

7. [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus assist button
   When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus accurately.
     See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 74.

8. [REC] REC trigger button (start/stop recording) Start and stop recording using this button.
   (This works together with the REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button.)

9. [REC LOCK] REC LOCK switch
   Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to lock the [REC] trigger button 8. Use this to prevent unwanted recording.
   (The REC trigger button on the right panel and the lens VTR trigger button are not locked.)

10. SD memory card cover
    When you open this cover, you can insert and remove the SD memory card.
    X See “Inserting an SD Memory Card” on page 31.
    When an SD memory card is loaded
    • You can save, call up and reset the menu settings on this camcorder.
    • You can initialize (format) an SD memory card.
      See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 83.

11. [EJECT] Eject switch and LED
    Slide this switch to the side to insert or eject a videocassette tape.
    The LED lights while ejecting is in progress.
    MEMO
    • It takes a few seconds before the videocassette is ejected. Do not close the cassette cover during the eject operation.
    • Do not touch the cassette insertion slot or cassette during the eject operation. This could result in damage.

12. Operation cover
    Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.
    Otherwise, keep this cover closed.
    This cover can be opened by sliding it to the side.
    MEMO
    When the STOP button 19 is pressed in the Camera mode to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP, playback operations become possible.

13. [BATTERY RELEASE] Battery pack lock release lever Slide this lever forward to remove the battery pack.

14. Battery pack
    Attach the provided battery pack (BN-V428).
    See “Battery Operation” on page 33.

15. [MONITOR SELECT] Audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to select the monitor sound output and playback sound output from the monitoring speaker 1 on page 14 or the PHONES jack 2 on page 12.
    CH-1 : The CH-1 channel audio is output.
    BOTH : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed.
    When this setting is selected, the menu screen can be used to select whether the mixed sound or stereo sound should be output via the PHONES jack. (AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen)
    When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1 is output from the monitoring speaker.
    CH-2 : The CH-2 channel audio is output.
      See “Outputting Audio” on page 55.
      See “AUDIO/MIC [2/2] Menu Screen” on page 73.
    CAUTION
    Make sure to move switches all the way. Do not leave a switch stopped in a midway position. Noise will be generated and operation irregularities will occur.

16. [DISPLAY] Display button
    • Each time you keep pressing the DISPLAY button about 2 seconds, switch LCD monitor display and viewfinder display.
    • When you are using an Anton-Bauer battery or IDX battery, the LCD monitor and viewfinder display switches each time the button is pressed.
    See “Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 26.

17. [VTR] VTR indicator
    This indicator lights when the camera is in the VTR mode.
    To perform VTR playback or to input the HDV/DV signal from the IEEE1394 connector 4 on page 16, press the CAM/VTR button 5 on page13 to turn on this indicator.
    It flashes when the mode is being changed.
    (HDV/DV signal input is possible with the GY-HD110U, GYHD111E.)

18. [FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting (FAS) switch This is the ON/OFF switch for FAS mode.
    • During FAS mode, “FAS” is displayed on the LCD moni- tor or the viewfinder.
    • FAS mode works together with the auto iris and auto level control (ALC) modes and automatically adjusts to the optimal video signal level and white balance.
    • You can select automatic adjustment mode or manual adjustment mode for audio recording level.
      See “AUDIO/MIC [2/2] Menu Screen” on page 73.
    • Even if there are color bars, this automatically sets to camera video.
    • SMOOTH TRANS mode does not run. X See page 66. • Auto iris mode operates even if the lens iris mode switch is set to the manual position.
    • The gain changes continuously until it reaches the maxi- mum ALC MAX setting, and the shutter speed also changes continuously.
    • When you release FAS mode, all of the settings return to their previous modes.
    CAUTION
    When the power is turned on while the camera is in the FAS mode, it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic adjustment of FAS is completed.
    All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the FAS mode is cancelled.

19. [STOP] Stop button
    Press to enter the stop mode.

20. [REW] Rewind button
    Press this button to rewind the tape.
    • Pressing this button in the stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode. (Only for VTR mode)
    • Pressing this button during playback, still picture playback or forward search initiates reverse search.

21. [PLAY/STILL] Play/still button Press to start playback. Press to enter the still picture mode during playback, in the stop mode or in the search mode. Depending on the ambient temperature, if still image playback mode continues for between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, it stops automatically. (Tape protect mode) During still picture playback and search mode, press this button to return to the normal playback mode.

• If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play mode is entered, the playback video will be interfered with digital noise. 22. [FF] Fast forward button Press this button to fast forward the tape.
  • Pressing this button in the stop or rewind mode initiates the fast forward mode. (Only for VTR mode)
  • Pressing this button during playback, still picture play- back or reverse search initiates forward search.

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder CAMERA MODE (display example)In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the following character displays.
To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button briefly.

• Status screens (screens for checking the current camera settings)
• Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera mode)
• Menu setting screens
• Alarm message display
• Safety zone display (only displayed in the Camera mode)

MEMO
When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen is ON, the menu setting screen is also displayed in the video from the video signal output connector.
Status Screens
Press the STATUS button while normal screen is displayed to show one of the status screens.
The contents of the status display are divided into those for the Camera mode and those for the VTR mode.

• Each time the STATUS button is pressed in the Camera mode, one of 5 status screens is displayed. (STATUS 0, 1, 2, 3, 4)
• One type of screen is displayed in the VTR mode.

MEMO

• When the STATUS button is pressed for 1 second or longer, the menu setting screen is displayed.
  To display the Status screen while the menu setting screen is displayed, press the STATUS button to return to the normal screen.

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder by holding down the DISPLAY button for about 2 seconds.

Status Screens in the Camera Mode STATUS 0

1. Event Indication
   When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made.

1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,1/4000, 1/10000
Variable shutter speed value was changed *1| V. SHUTTER 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0
Shutter was turned OFF| SHUTTER OFF [1/*] 4
White balance value was changed| (Example)
WHITE BAL A <3200K>
Numeric value: Any of 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 4300, 5200, 5600, 6500, 8000
FILTER value was changed| FILTER OFF, FILTER ND 1 [1/4ND], FILTER ND 2 [1/16ND]
AE LEVEL value was changed 2| AE LEVEL –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3
BLACK gain value was changed 2| BLACK NORMAL BLACK STRETCH 1, 2, 3
BLACK COMPRESS 1, 2, 3
PRESET TEMP. value was changed 2 3| WHITE BAL PRST <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRST

1 The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format setting. X See page 71.
2 Displayed if functions were assigned to the USER1 – 3 buttons. X Seepage71.
3 Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is set to PRST (PRESET).
4 “ ** ” depends on the video format.

REC     : During recording
PLAY    : During playback
FF        : During fast forward
REW : During rewind
STL      : During still picture playback mode
FWD    : During playback in forward direction (FWD1: About ×2 speed, FWD2: About ×5 speed, FWD3: About ×10 speed)
REV     : During playback in reverse direction (REV1: About ×2 speed, REV2: About ×5 speed, REV3: About ×10 speed)
STOP : Stop mode (Tape protect mode)
EJECT : Cassette being ejected
– – –       : No tape loaded
3| Indication of date and time| Indicates the date and time.
Whether or not the date and time should be displayed as well as the display style are set on the TIME/ DATE menu.
LCD BRIGHT indication| When the brightness of the monitor screen is adjusted with the LCD BRIGHT button, the date and time indications and the VTR mode indication 2 are turned off and the LCD BRIGHT indicator is displayed. (Example)
BRIGHT +5 ••• ••+ • ••• • O
Numeric value: Any of –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5.
4| Indication of Black operation| B : Displayed when the black stretch or black compress settings are other than NORMAL.
5| Indication of skin tone detail color operation| SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON.
6| Indication of Iris level opera- tion| I : Displayed when the AE LEVEL setting is other than NORMAL
7| Indication of FAW operation| FAW : Indicated when Full Auto White Balance is ON.
8| Gain operation indication| * dB : Indicates gain value when gain is other modes than 0 dB and ALC.
9| Indication of various function operations| FOCUS  : Displayed when the Focus Assist function is ON.
SKIN AREA : Blinks while the skin detail color area is displayed.
ALC : Displayed when ALC function alone is ON.
FAS: Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting function is ON.
S: Displayed when the SHUTTER function is ON.
0| Indication of DR-HD100 Oper- ation| When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed. (For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) •STATUS 1
In addition to the information on the STATUS 0 screen, this screen displays the following items.

Allows you to select the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 64.
You can switch this display ON/OFF using the FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.
X See page 75.
2| Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits (UB) indication| Indicates the time code (h:m:s:frame) or user’s bits data.

User’s bits UB FF EE DD 20
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.
X See page 75.
Whether the time code or user’s bits should be shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the LCD door.

3| Remaining tape indication| Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)
This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.
  See page 75.
  When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated. When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.
  The remaining tape indication is to be regarded only as a guide.
*  When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape time appears.
4| Voltage indication| (Example) 7.0V: Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.
No.| Item| Contents
---|---|---
5| Audio sampling frequency in- dication| 32 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC [1/2] menu screen is set to 32 K. (Au- dio is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling.)
48 K : Indicated when the AUDIO MODE item on the AUDIO/MIC [1/2] menu screen is set to 48 K. (Au- dio is recorded with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling.)
See page 72.
6| Audio level meter indication| Displays the CH-1, CH-2 audio level meters.
Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu.
  See page 75.
7| Standard audio level indication| The level at which audio is recorded on the tape is indicated by “O”.
–20 dB, –12 dB
  See “AUDIO REF.LEVEL” on page 72.
8| Iris indicator display| : Iris set higher than normal
■ : Iris set to normal
: Iris set lower than normal
9| Iris F-value indication| Indicates the F-number of the connected lens. OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE
It is not displayed when the lens is removed. For some lenses, no display appears.
The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the F.NO/IRIS IND. item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.
See page 74.
10| Filter position indication| Indicates the current filter position. No display: FILTER OFF
ND1: FILTER ND1 (1/4ND) ND2: FILTER ND2 (1/16ND)
The indication can be switched ON/OFF with the FILTER item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.
See page 74.

STATUS 2
This screen displays the camera setup statuses.
Event display is not available while this screen is displayed.

indicates SUB NAME X See page 83-85. A F symbol is displayed when a menu setting read from LOAD FILE was changed.
The display disappears when the setting is saved using STORE FILE.
FULL AUTO| ON, OFF
GAIN| 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC
SHUTTER| (When STEP is selected)
OFF, 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
(When VARIABLE is selected) 1/24.01 – 1/1998.0
(Displayed when FAS or ALC mode is selected) EEI
*The range for the shutter speed differs depending on the video format. X See page 71.
WHITE BAL| A<##00K>, B<##00K>, PRESET<##00K>, FAW
For A and B, ## represents 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, or 80. For PRESET, 32 or 56.
AE LEVEL| –3, –2, –1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3
FILTER| OFF, ND1 (1/4ND), ND2 (1/16ND)
ZEBRA| 60-70%, 70-80%, 85-95%, OVER 95%, OVER 100%
REMAIN| Displays the remaining tape (minutes)
AUDIO| Displays the audio sampling frequency and the audio level adjustment mode (Ex: 32K (CH1 Z CH2 a) Z (for AUTO mode) a (for MANUAL mode)

STATUS 3
Displays a list of setting statuses for USER1, 2, and 3 as well as LENS RET item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen.
  See page 71.
Events are not displayed while these statuses are being displayed.

B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2, B.COMPRESS3, AE LEVEL+, AE LEVEL–, RET
USER3| NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH1, B.STRETCH2, B.STRETCH3, B.COMPRESS1, B.COMPRESS2, B.COMPRESS3, RET
LENS RET| RET, FOCUS ASSIST

STATUS 4
This screen only displays VTR mode indication, date and time, event display and alarm indications.

• Whether or not date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.
  See “Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen” on page 38.
  Status Screen in VTR MODE

in VTR mode.
You can switch this display ON/OFF using the VIDEO FORMAT item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.
X See page 75.
MEMO
This camcorder cannot play back or output tape recorded in HDV 1080i format. “INVALID TAPE!” is dis- played in the event display area 4.
2| Time code (TC) and user’s bits (UB) display| Displays the time code data being recorded (hour, minute, second, frame) when in VTR mode. You can switch this display ON/OFF using the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen. X See page 75.
You can select to display either the time code or the user’s bits using the TC DISPLAY switch in the LCD door.
3| Remaining tape time| Remaining tape indication (displayed in 1-minute steps)
This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 3 minutes.
Whether or not to display this item is set with the TAPE REMAIN item on the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.
X See page 75.
  When inserting a brand-new tape, the remaining tape time is not indicated. When the tape has been run, the indication will appear.
  The remaining tape indication is to be used only as a guide.
*  When the unit is used at low temperatures, it may take a while before the indication of the remaining tape time appears.
4| Event display| Displays messages related to VTR operations. X See page 89-90.
5| Audio sampling frequency in- dication| The audio sampling frequency used for the recording is displayed during playback. (32 K, 48 K, 44.1 K)
6| Audio level meter indication| Displays the audio level meters during playback.
Whether or not to display this item is set with the AUDIO item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.
X See page 75.
7| VTR mode indication| Indicates the VTR operation status
STBY, STOP, PLAY, REC, FF, REW, FWD, REV, STL, – – – (No tape loaded), SLOW: During variable play- back in forward direction (Displayed when using non- linear editing software.)
(SLOW+1: About ×0.1 speed, SLOW+2: About ×0.2 speed, SLOW+3: About ×0.5 speed)
During variable playback in reverse direction (Displayed when using non-linear editing software.) (SLOW–1: About ×–0.1 speed, SLOW–2: About ×–0.2 speed, SLOW–3: About ×–0.5 speed)
8| Time/Date indication| Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. During recording, the data from the IEEE1394 connector is displayed. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only)
Whether or not the date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen. X See page 79.
When the date and time have not been set, the following indication appears.
– -/- -/- – – -: – -: – –
9| Voltage indication| (Example) 7.0V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps.
10| Audio Lock indication| Displayed when the audio signal from DV recording or playback is locked to the video signal.

Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor
The characters on the status screens can be showed alone in magnified size on the LCD monitor.

• When this unit is being operated with an Anton Bauer battery or IDX battery, characters are displayed in magnified size.

  1. Set the LCD+VF item on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen to ON. (X See page 76.)
  2.  When the DISPLAY button is pressed for a short time while the LCD monitor is displayed, the displayed contents change every time the DISPLAY button is pressed. (Only when operating the GY-HD110 with the Anton-Bauer or IDX battery).

audio signal is locked to the video signal.
2| Time Code Generator Setting Indicator| Indicates the set status of the TC GENE switch on the side section. FREE : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-FREE RUN MODE. RECR : TC GENE switch is set to PRESET-REC RUN MODE. REGN : TC GENE switch is set to REGEN MODE.
DUPL : There is 1394 input in VTR mode and TC DUPLI. menu is set to ON.
3| Drop/Non-drop Indicator| Displayed during playback of a tape recorded in drop frame or non-drop frame mode. DF      : During playback of a tape recorded in drop frame mode.
NDF : During playback of a tape recorded in non-drop frame mode.
4| Indication of DR-HD100 Oper-ation| When a DR-HD100 (HDD unit by FOCUS enhancements) is connected, its operation status is displayed.
(For details, refer to the DR-HD100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.)

MEMO
When characters indicating the status are displayed in magnified size on the LCD monitor, the viewfinder display the image.
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only)
The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation are displayed during the auto white balance adjustment operation.
See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 45.
Menu Setting Screen
Screen used for making various settings.
The Menu Setting Screen appears when the STATUS button is pressed for 1 second or more.
See “Setting Menu Screens” on page 62.
Alarm Message Display

• The following alarm messages are displayed while the STATUS (0, 1, 4) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a STATUS screen is shown in the VTR mode.
  If an alarm is generated while the STATUS 2, 3 screen is shown, the STATUS 0 screen returns to display the alarm.
    See page 89.

• When an abnormality occurs in the VTR, a warning message with an error code is displayed.
  See page 89-90.

Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only)
The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and CENTER MARK item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.   See page 74.
In addition, the safety zone display is on or off depending on the REC item setting and the ASPECT item setting in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen, as shown below. When not using an Anton Bauer battery or IDX battery, or when using these batteries and the LCD+VF item in the LCD/ VF [3/3] menu is set to OFF, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.

When using an Anton Bauer battery or IDX battery and the LCD+VF item in the LCD/VF [3/3] menu is set to ON, the LCD monitor and viewfinder (VF) displays are as shown below.

MEMO

• You can switch between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder 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 operations.
• 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.
• You can set the LCD monitor and viewfinder to display simultaneously by selecting the VF+LCD item in the LCD/ VF [3/3] menu display. (Only when this unit is being operated with an Anton Bauer battery or IDX battery)
   See page76.

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.
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-HD110’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-HD110.
5.  Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.
6.  Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phantom microphone.
   See page 48.

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.
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.
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 83.
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 purchased or formatted on a device other than this camcorder, format it on this camcorder.
  See page 85.
  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.
Attach the core filter (black) as close to the camcorder as possible, as shown in the figure.
AC Operation The GY-HD110 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 GYHD110 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect the DC cable from the AC adapter to the DC INPUT connector of the GY-HD110 as shown in the illustration.
2. Press the POWER switch of the GY-HD110 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. Attach 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-HD110 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually discharges while the GY-HD110 is disconnected from a power supply. The battery will be fully discharged when the GYHD110 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-HD110 even if the builtin 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-HD110 and an AC outlet or mount a charged battery on the GYHD110.
2. Set the POWER switch on the GY-HD110 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.

Battery Operation Charging the Battery Pack
Before use the battery pack should be charged using the provided 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 direction 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 direction.

Attaching the Battery Pack on the GYHD110
If the DC cable is connected to the GY-HD110, unplug the cable.

1. Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the GY-HD110.
2.  While pressing the battery pack against the GY-HD110, slide it downward to attach it to the GY-HD110.

Detaching the Battery Pack from the GYHD110
Ensure that the POWER switch on the GY-HD110 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 operating 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 signal are muted.
• When operation is continued with DC input after the battery 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-HD110 is left with the battery pack attached, a small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on the GY-HD110 is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD110 is not going to be used.

Battery Operation (Cont’d)
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-HD110 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued.
Battery Recharge Times

Battery pack| Recharging time of a single pack| Successive recharging time of two packs
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BN-V428| Approx. 3 hr. 20 min| Approx. 6 hr. 40 min
BN-V438| Approx. 4 hr. 20 min| Approx. 8 hr. 40 min

• 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 approximate 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 environment.
• 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 immediately 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 discharge 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 performed completely.
• Perform charging in an environment where the temperature 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.

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.
While the mode is being switched : Flashing
In VTR mode : Lit
In Camera mode : Off
Camera mode
The GY-HD110 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-HD110 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 indicator to indicate “STOP”.
VTR mode
The GY-HD110 enters the VTR mode. The camera image will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY- HD110 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-HD110U/GY-HD111E only)
Turning the Power OFF

1. Place the GY-HD110 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 disconnecting 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.

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 video cassette cover opens automatically and a videocassette 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 ack 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.

REC INHIBIT is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
VTR| STOP mode

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 cannot 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.

Setting and Displaying the Date and Time![JVC GY-HD111 HD Camera Recorder

• EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 1](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JVC- GY-HD111-HD-Camera-Recorder-EXTERNAL-DIMENSIONS-1.jpg) 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 continue 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 accordance with the settings made on the menu screen.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 continue to count even when the power is switched  off.

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 display the TOP MENUscreen.

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.)

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 12hour or 24-hour clock system.
SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of seconds should be displayed on the creen.
TIME SHIFT : Adds time to the built-in clock (time compensation) and displays it. The adjusted time is also recorded on the tape.

1. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( ) with the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
   • The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.

2. Rotate 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. Setting the Date and Time

1. Display the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen.
   Select the CLOCK ADJUST item on the TIME/DATE menu screen.

2. Set the date and time.
   The blinking digit is the one to be set.
   1 When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit moves to the next digit.
   2 When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the blinking digit changes.
   When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value becomes smaller.
   3 Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to set the day, month, year, hours, minutes. The digits indicating seconds cannot be set.
   4 Press the SHUTTER dial in sync with a time signal to enter the date and time precisely.

3.  When all the settings are completed, rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
   • The TIME/DATE menu screen returns.

4. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following methods.
   Press the STATUS button or Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item on the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SHUTTER dial.

Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen
Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen.

1. Display the TIME/DATE menu screen.
   1 Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen.
   2 Select the TIME/DATE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

2. Set the TIME/DATE menu screen.

• DISPLAY item : Sets whether or not date and time should be displayed.
  Set to ON to display the indications.

• DISPLAY MODE item : Sets the video output mode in which date and time should be displayed.
  BARS : Displayed when outputting the color bar.
  CAM : Displayed when outputting the color camera image.
  BARS+CAM : Date and time are always displayed.

• DISPLAY STYLE item : Sets the style in which the date and time are displayed.
  DATE+TIME : Date and time are displayed.
  DATE : Date only is displayed.
  TIME : Time only is displayed.

Display of date and time in the various operation modes.
In Camera mode : The date and time of the internal clock are displayed.
In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the tape are displayed.
In VTR stop mode : The last read date and time values are displayed.
When an HDV/DV signal is input from the IEEE1394 connector : Displays the date and time of the HDV/DV input. (GY-HD110U/GYHD111E only)
Displaying Time Code The GY-HD110 records SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBUstandard (PAL) time codes and user’s bits. In the play mode or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bits are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

• Time code data cannot be output through the unit’s con- nectors.

The time codes or user’s bits can be shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as follows. (Status screen)
Setting

1. Set the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen to ON.
   • Time codes or user’s bit data are displayed on the STA- TUS screen.

2.  Whether time codes or user’s bit data should be displayed is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch inside the LCD door.
   TC : Time codes are displayed.
   UB : User’s bit data is displayed.

Time code input entered the IEEE1394 connector (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only)
Pressing the STOP button for 1 second in the EJECT or stop mode displays the DV input time code data or user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector on the STATUS screen.
DTCG : The time code data from the IEEE1394 connector DUBG : The user’s bit data from the IEEE1394 connector To return to display of the original time code or user’s bit, press the STOP button. (Display of the normal time code or user’s bit is also restored by performing VTR operation.)
MEMO

• To record DV input time cord and user’s bit from the IEEE1394 connector, set the TC DUPLI. item on the TC/ UB/CLOCK menu screen to ON. X Seepage77.
• To maintain the continuity of time code data, use with the TC GENE. switch set to REGEN mode when recording DV input signal from the IEEE1394 connector.
• There is no timecode display for HDV input.

CAUTION
A time code with a duration of more than 2 hours may not be displayed correctly by DV components for general consumer use, as some of these lack the capability to display longer time codes.
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape
The GY-HD110 also incorporates a time code reader. Therefore,  when the unit enters record mode from record-standby mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation of the existing data. The recorded user’s  itdata are identical to the user’s bit data recorded on tape.

• However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in scene accuracy.
  To enable this function, set the time code related switches as follows before starting recording.
  Setting
  Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN.
  MEMO
  The time code framing mode automatically becomes the mode (drop frame or non drop frame) already recorded on the tape.
  Presetting and Recording of Time Code The time codes from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes.

  • The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on whether the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”.

To preset the Time Code, make the following settings.
TC GENE. switch
Set to REC or FREE.
REC : The data preset in the time code generator uns only during recording.
Use this setting if it is necessary to record continual time codes across different scenes.

• However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in scene accuracy.
  FREE : The time code starts to run from the time it is preset in the time code generator.
  TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30) Use the DROP/NON DROP item to select the framing mode for the time code generator.
  DROP : The time code generator’s running method is set the drop frame mode.
  Use this setting when placing emphasis on the recording time.
  NON DROP : The time code generator’s running method is set to the non drop frame mode.
  Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
  MEMO Drop frame/Non-drop frame mode In the NTSC system, the actual number of frames per 1 second is approximately 29.97 frames, but per time code 30 frames are processed. To compensate for this difference, the mode called “drop mode” drops frame 00 and 01 for every minute not divisible by 10. The “non-drop frame mode” is when no frames are dropped and the actual time shift neglected.
  TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 50/25) Whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded can be selected with the UB REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. Presetting time cord data
  The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ CLOCK menu screen.

  1. Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen.

  2.  Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).
     1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with TC PRESET, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
     • The first digit of the time code blinks.
     The blinking digit is the one to be set.
     2When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit changes.
     3When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the blinking digit changes.
     When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value becomes smaller.
     4Repeat the procedure described in 2 and 3 above to set the desired value for all digits.
     5After setting the frame digit, press the SHUTTER dial to make EXECUTE blink. The setting values are confirmed when the SHUTTER dial is pressed again.
     To cancel the setting, select CANCEL and press the SHUTTER dial.

  3. When all the digits are set
     • Press the STATUS button to return to the normal screen or
     • Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

Presetting user’s bit data
The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
The method for setting is the same as the method for setting the time code described above.

• The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alphabetic letters from 0 to F for each digit.
• To record user’s bit data, set the UB REC item to ON.

CAUTION
It is not possible to set all the digits of the user’s bit data to “F”.
Reading of the data during playback will not be possible for an all-F setting.
Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s Bit Data
This is performed with the TC or UB PRESET item on the TC/ UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Performed separately for the time code and the user’s bit data.)

1. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the TC or UB PRESET item, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
2. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select ZERO PRESET as the setting value, and then press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO
When a menu screen is not being displayed, you can zero reset the time code data by simultaneously holding down the USER2 button and the STOP button for about 1 second.
Synchronizing with the Time Code of the IEEE1394 (DV)-Connected Master Unit
You can synchronize the time code when performing multi-camera recording. The internal time code generator will be synchronized with the timed code in the signal input from the IEEE 1394 terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code generator continues to run even if the IEEE1394 cable is disconnected.* You can use the GY-HD110U or GY-HD111E as a slave unit. You cannot use the GY-DV110E as a slave unit.
Connections
Connect the master unit and the slave unit with an IEEE1394 cable.
Settings and Operations
• Master unit (GY-HD100U/GY-HD100E/GY-HD101E/GY-HD110U/GY-HD110E/GY-HD111E)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left side to [DV].
2. Set to Camera mode.
3.  Set the recording format to DV-60I or DV50I.
4. Set the TC GENE. switch to [FREE].
   • Slave unit (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E)
   1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left side to [DV].
   2. Set to VTR mode.
   3. Check that the camera image from the master unit is input.
   4. Set the TC GENE. switch to [FREE] and the TC DISPLAY switch to [TC].
   5. Set to STOP mode or EJECT mode.
   6. Press the STOP button for 1 second.
   • The DV input time code data from the IEEE1394 terminal is displayed in the status
   display. (When status is in magnified size, images and characters are displayed.)
   7. Press the USER1 button to begin slave lock.
   (To skip slave lock, press the USER3 button and clear the status display.)
   8. Check that the time code that is synchronized with the master unit is running.
   9. Disconnect the IEEE1394 cable.

MEMO
Slave lock cannot be performed in the following instances.

• Slave unit is in CAMERA mode
• Slave unit is in VTR mode and there is no DV signal
• The TC GENE. switch on the slave unit is not set to FREE
• The slave unit is GY-HD110E
• HDV format

If slave lock is performed in DV format and is then switched to HDV format, frame digit may deviate.
If power is turned off, slave lock is disabled. Perform slave lock operation again.
Slave lock cannot be performed for UB (User’s bit).
If the frame rate for the master unit and slave unit is not synchronized, it will not run properly. Synchronize frame rate before using.
If DROP/NON DROP is not synchronized, it will not run properly. Synchronize DROP/NON DROP before using.
Screen Adjustment LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted.
Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD monitor

• With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD door.

• It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in downward direction.
  When turned 180° upward direction, the LCD monitor can be viewed from the lens side (vertically inverted image).
  Adjusting the LCD monitor

• PEAKING:
  Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor.

• LCD BRIGHT:
  Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen. X Seepage74.

• LCD MIRROR MODE:
  Sets the LCD monitor to display mirrored images when shooting facing the subject.
  Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.
    See page 76.

• LCD CONTRAST:
  Adjusts the contrast of the LCD monitor.

• BLACK & WHITE:
  Sets the LCD monitor and viewfinder to black and white display.

Viewfinder Adjustment Direction of the Viewfinder
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.
Diopter Adjustment
Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible.
Adjustment of the Viewfinder Screen

• PEAKING:
  Adjusts the contour of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder
  screen.

• VF BRIGHT:
  Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.
  Adjustments are made on the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen.
    See page 76.

• VF CONTRAST:
  Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.

• BLACK & WHITE:
  Sets the LCD monitor and viewfinder to black and white display.

MEMO
The screen size of the viewfinder can be changed by selecting the desired size with the ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen (4:3 or 16:9).
Back Focus Adjustment It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

• It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera. The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star chart.e

1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual).

2.  Set the zoom mode to M (Manual).

3.  Open the iris by turning the iris ring.
   If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place.

4.  Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum telephoto position.

5.  Bring the subject into focus.

6. Set the lens to maximum wide-angle.

7.  Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob.

8.  View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for the best possible focus.

9. Repeat steps 4. through 8. about three times for fine adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the telephoto position and the wide-angle position.

10. Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the ring.

White Balance Adjustment

CAUTION

• Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as metal, etc., as this may result in improper white balance adjustment.
• The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot provide optimum white balance with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range, for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color.
• The accuracy of the FAW (Full Auto White balance) is inferior to that of the Auto white balance.
• When the power is turned on with the FAW mode selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjustment to be completed. Do not shoot within this interval.

Since the color of light (color temperature) varies depending on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes.
White Balance Adjustment
Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored in memories AUTO A and AUTO B.
Adjustment procedure

1. Set the following switches.
   • Set the POWER switch to ON.
   • Set the IRIS mode switch of the lens to A (Auto).
   • Set the FULL AUTO switch to OFF.

2. Set the ND filter switch according to the current lighting.

3.  Set the WHT.BAL switch to A or B.

4.  Place a white object near the center of the screen under the same lighting conditions as the target subject and zoom in to fill the screen with white.

5. Press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button.
   “AUTO WHITE A, B OPERATION” is displayed in the viewfinder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit operates.
   When correct white balance is obtained, the approximate color temperature is displayed together with “AUTO WHITE A, B OK” for about 5 seconds.

Error messages
If the adjustment ends abnormally, an error message, as described below, blinks for about 5 seconds.

• NG: OBJECT (Improper object)
  Displayed when there is not enough white color on an object or the color temperature is not suitable. Replace the color temperature conversion filter or use another white object and re-adjust the white balance.

• ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) Displayed when the illumination is dim. Increase the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance.

• ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination) Displayed when the light is excessively bright. Decrease the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance.

Full Auto White Balance (FAW)
The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as the lighting condition changes.
This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and out of places under different lighting conditions.
Setting procedure
The FAW function can be activated with the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen. The FAW function can be allocated to one of the white balance switching switches
A, B, or PRESET.
X See page 71.

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

Setting the Video Format Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
Setting the FRAME RATE Item

1. Press the STATUS button for at least 1 second.
   • The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

2. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor ( ) to the VIDEO FORMAT.. item and press the SHUTTER dial.
   • The VIDEO FORMAT menu screen is displayed.

3. Turn the SHUTTER dial and bring the cursor ( ) to the FRAME RATE item and press the SHUTTER dial.
   • The setting for the selected item flashes and can be changed.
   “CHANGE THE SYSTEM” is displayed on the screen.

4. Turn the SHUTTER dial, change the setting and push the SHUTTER dial.
   • The setting stops flashing and is temporarily set.
   • Move the cursor ( ) to the EXECUTE item and EXECUTE flashes.

5.  Push the SHUTTER dial.
   • “REBOOT! SYSTEM CHANGE” is displayed on the screen and after a few seconds the system is rebooted.

Setting the REC Item
Set the REC item using the same steps as for the FRAME ATE item.
MEMO

• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted.
• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched.

About the Motion Smooth Function
When you set the MOTION SMOOTH item on the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen to ON with the REC item set to HDV-HD30P, HDV-HD25P or HDV-HD24P, the video can be played back more smoothly than with normal progressive video.
See page 68.
This function is only enabled during playback. It is not available during live output or shooting.
Camera Settings

1. Set the switch positions.
   A. [GAIN] switch: Set to L ( 0 dB).
   B. [WHT. BAL] (Auto White Balance) switch: Set to A or B.

2.  Set the lens’ iris mode switch to “A” (Auto iris side).

3.  Select the ND filter.
   ND FILTER| Suitable Location
   ---|---
   OFF| OFF| Indoors, dark outdoors
   1| 1/4ND| Outdoors under clear sky
   2| 1/16ND| Outdoors under extremely clear sky

4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with the SHUTTER dial.

Screen Size (4:3/16:9) Mode Selection The screen size of recorded images can be selected with the ASPECT item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
See page 64.

• To record using the standard screen, set ASPECT to 4:3.
•  To record using the 16:9 screen, set ASPECT to 16:9.

MEMO

• When you set the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu to HDV format, the ASPECT item is fixed at 16:9 and “[16:9]” is displayed.
  If the above applies, you can set to display the image in the style of 4:3 televisions.
  See page 64.

• In the SAFETY ZONE item on the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen, you can display the safety zone for a standard screen as well as a 16:9 screen in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
  See page 74.

• When the ASPECT item is set to 4:3, the screen that is displayed may differ depending on the 16:9 television you are using.

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING
Audio Input Signal SelectionThe GY-HD110 is provided with the INPUT1 connector and the INPUT2 connector for audio input.
Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2 connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to be recorded in CH-2.
Selecting the CH-2 channel input connector
Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch.
INPUT1 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT1 connector into CH-2.
INPUT2 : Inputs the audio from the INPUT2 connector into CH-2.
MEMO
The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH- 1 regardless of the setting.
Selecting the audio signal input
Select the sound to be input to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector using the AUDIO INPUT switch.
The setting is made for each of INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.
LINE : Set to this position when connected to audio equipment, etc.
The reference input level is +4 dBs.
MIC : Set to this position when using a dynamic microphone. MIC+48V : Set to this position when a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power supply is connected.
CAUTION
When connecting a component that does not require +48 V power supply, make sure that the switch is not set to MIC+48V before the component is connected.
MEMO
You can select the normal input level for MIC and MIC+48V in the INPUT1, 2 MIC REF. item on the AUDIO/MIC [1/2] menu screen.
Adjusting Audio during Recording
For each audio channel, use the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch to select whether the audio level adjustment should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.
Adjusting the audio input level control
The audio input level can be adjusted manually when the GYHD110 is in the record, record-standby or stop mode.

1. Set the CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel whose audio level that you want to adjust manually to MANUAL.
2.  Rotate the audio input level control corresponding to the audio input level to be adjusted.
   • Adjust so that the peak level does not exceed the –3 dB point when a loud sound is input.

CAUTION

• When the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to MIC, be sure to check that the microphone is connected to the INPUT1/2 connector. If the microphone is not connected, increasing the audio level could cause noise from the input connector to be recorded on the
  tape. When the microphone is not connected to the INPUT1/2 connector, set the AUDIO INPUT switch to “LINE” or turn down the audio level control.

• In the FULL AUTO mode, the audio level volume cannot be adjusted with the audio level controls on the CH-1 and CH-2.

MEMO
The reference level for audio recorded on the tape can be set with the AUDIO REF. LEVEL item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen. (–20 dB or –12 dB) The level will change for both CH-1 and CH-2.
Monitoring Audio during Recording
The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or earphone.

• Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONI- TOR SELECT switch.

CH-1 : The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.
BOTH : The sound input to the CH-1 and CH-2 channels is output mixed.
CH-2 : The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.

• The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring volume.
•  The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.

An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached or when the battery is running down.

• Do not increase the audio monitoring volume exces- sively; otherwise howling with the camera microphone may occur.
  MEMO
  • When connecting a stereotype earphone, make the following settings to output stereo sound.
  1 Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to BOTH.
  2 Set the AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen to STEREO.

  • When AUDIO MONITOR item on the AUDIO/MIC [2/2] menu screen is set to “STEREO”, only the audio of CH-1 is output from the monitoring speaker.
  • The volume of the alarm tone is set with the ALARM VR LEVEL item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen. (OFF/ LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH)

SHOOTING OPERATION
Basic Recording Operation About the QUICK REC START Mode
If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after the videocassette is inserted, the mode becomes the QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of recording.
However, when shooting starts in the middle of the tape, a blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked smoothly with the previous image.
Also, the time code does not continue. (Some overlap may also occur.)

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.
   • The unit turns on in camera mode.

2.  Start recording.
   Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD110 to start recording.
   Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp and BACK TALLY lamp light red.

MEMO
The way the FRONT TALLY and the BACK TALLY lamps flash differ depending on what you set in the FRONT TALLY and BACK TALLY items on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen.
  See page 80.
CAUTION

• The unit enters the stop mode automatically at TAPE END. If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode switches to the tape protect mode.
    See “OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 80. (LONG PAUSE TIME item)

• If the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed very quickly and repeatedly, or the POWER switch is moved immediately after the trigger button is pressed, the GY-HD110 may not enter the record mode.
  To remedy this condition set the POWER switch to OFF and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power on again.

• A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be guaranteed if a recording is ended by turning the POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the battery pack.

• Trial-shooting is always recommended before recording important events to confirm the recording is satisfactory.

•  The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens’ iris if the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved abruptly during recording.

About the Focus Assist Function
When you press this button during shooting, the area of focus is displayed in blue, red or green, making it easy to focus accurately.
  See “LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen” on page 74.
You can also set this function from the RET button.
  See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 71. (LENS RET item) If the Record-Standby Mode Continues
Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 minutes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen menu.
X See page 80.
When the record-standby mode has continued for about 5 minutes or 3 minutes, the GY-HD110 automatically stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode)
In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode indication on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder screen.  (STATUS 1 screen)
To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the REC/VTR trigger button.

• The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after about 3 seconds.

To return to the record-standby mode from the tape protect mode, press the RET button.
CAUTION
This function does not work when using RET button is used as FOCUS ASSIST button.
Checking Recorded Contents in RecordStandby Mode (Recording Check Function) This function is available only when the GY-HD110 is in the standby mode. In standby mode, about 5 seconds of the last part of the content recorded in DV format can be played back, and about 7 seconds when the content was recorded in HDV format can be played back.

• The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD moni- tor, in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the video signal output connectors.
• The video image from the VTR section is shown on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or on the monitor connected to the video signal output connectors.

1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the camera lens section.
   • The tape rewinds and about 6 seconds of the content recorded in DV format is played back, and about 8 seconds of the content recorded in HDV format is played back. After playback, the camcorder returns to standby mode at the position on the tape where the RET button was pressed. If you continue to hold down the RET button, up to about 18 seconds of content recorded in DV format and up to about 20 seconds of content recorded in HDV format can be rewound and played back.
   • Pressing the REC/VTR trigger button during playback will put the unit in REC standby mode. The camera will automatically return to recording mode after playback.

CAUTION

• This function does not work when using RET button is used as FOCUS ASSIST button.
• This function does not work when the GY-HD110 is in the stop mode.
• During recording check, the following indication will appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc. “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” is shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (When the STATUS 0, 1, 4 screen is displayed.)

HEADER REC Function
When the REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine- wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance. When the recording is completed, the unit enters the RecordStandby mode. The time code value at the Record-Standby position becomes the time code specified in advance. (HEADER REC function)

• Settings related to the HEADER REC function, such as whether the HEADER REC function should be enabled, the HEADER REC execution duration, and the time code value setting when the HEADER REC recording is completed, etc., are made on the HEADER REC menu screen.
• The HEADER REC function is executed under the following circumstances: CAM/VTR button: Set to CAM mode. In the Record-Standby or Stop mode

HEADER REC menu screen contents

REC/VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed.
DISABLE : HEADER REC operation is not executed.
STOP+REC : HEADER REC operation is executed.
TC DATA| Sets the time code value for the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged following completion of HEADER REC.
EXECUTE  : Confirms the set time code.
ZERO PRESET: Resets all time codes to zero “0”.
CANCEL: Clears the set time code.
The frame mode is set depending on the setting in the DROP/NON DROP item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

• The time code value at the point when the Record-Standby mode is engaged may differ some frames from the value set for this item.
  UB DATA| Sets the user’s bits of the HEADER REC section. EXECUTE     : Confirms the set user’s bits.
  ZERO PRESET: Resets all user’s bits data to zero “0”. CANCEL    : Clears the set user’s bits.
  MEMO
  The user’s bits for the normal recording section are set on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
  BARS TIME| Sets the duration (seconds) in which the color bar signal and test tone (1 kHz) is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps) [Initial Setting: 0SEC – 30SEC – 99SEC]
  BLACK TIME| Sets the duration (seconds) in which the black signal is recorded during HEADER REC. (1-sec steps) [Initial Setting: 0SEC – 30SEC – 99SEC]
  PAGE BACK| The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed.

• The menu screen is not displayed during HEADER REC recording.
How to set the HEADER REC menu screen

1. Display the HEADER REC menu screen.
   1 Select the TC/UB/CLOCK.. item on the TOP MENU screen.
   2 Select the HEADER REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.

2. Setting the HEADER REC menu screen.
   1 Select the menu item.
   Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( ) with the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
   • The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.
   Changing the setting value.
   Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
   In the case of the TC DATA item and the UB DATA item, the blinking digit position moves when the SHUTTER dial is pressed. When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the blinking digit changes. After all the digits have been set and the SHUTTER dial is pressed, EXECUTE starts blinking. Press the SHUTTER dial once  more to confirm the set value.

3. To terminate the setting, press the STATUS button.
   Executing the HEADER REC Function
   The START KEY item on the HEADER REC menu screen should be set to STOP+REC.
   1. Load the cassette and engage the Record-Standby mode or the Stop mode.
   2. While pressing the STOP button, press the REC/VTR trigger button.
   • The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and HEADER REC operation starts from the beginning of the tape.
   After HEADER REC recording is performed for the specified duration only, the Record-Standby mode is engaged automatically.
   • During HEADER REC recording, “HEADER REC” is shown (blinking) on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
   3. After HEADER REC recording is completed and the Record-Standby mode is engaged, normal recording starts when you press the REC/VTR trigger button.
   • When the TC GENE. switch is set to either REC or REGEN, the time code value at the start of the HEADER REC menu screen.

MEMO

• To stop during HEADER REC operation, press the REC/
  VTR trigger button or the Stop button.

• The HEADER REC menu screen cannot be opened during HEADER REC recording.

• HEADER REC operation is accepted even during loading of the cassette tape.

• The test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) recorded in the color bar section will be recorded unrelated to the setting for the TEST TONE item on the AUDIO/MIC [1/2] menu screen.

• The time code preset on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen becomes invalid when HEADER REC recording is performed.

• The user’s bits following completion of HEADER REC recording will be the user’s bits value set on the TC/UB/ CLOCK menu screen.

• The running of the time code following completion of HEADER REC recording will be in accordance with the setting of the TC GENE. switch. FREE RUN: Continuous running. REC RUN or REGEN: Runs only during REC.

•  Camera images are not output to the LCD monitor, viewfinder or video output during REW mode when the HEADER REC operation begins.

PLAYBACK MODE

Playback Procedure
Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output connector. MEMO
The GY-HD110 can play back the following two types of vid- eocassettes:
• MiniDV videocassette
• DVCAM videocassette
Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.  Set the unit to the VTR mode.
   Press the CAM/VTR button to turn on the VTR indicator.

• Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.
  Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate STOP.

  3.  Load the recorded videocassette correctly.
     • When the videocassette is loaded, the unit enters the Stop mode.

  4. Open the operation cover on the upper section of the unit. Slide the operation cover to the side to open.

  5. Press the PLAY/STILL button.
     • Playback starts.

  6. Press the PLAY/STILL button to stop playback temporarily.
     • The unit enters the still mode.

  7. To re-start playback, press the PLAY/STILL button.

  8.  To stop playback or the still mode, press the STOP button.

MEMO

• In the VTR mode, the camera image is not output on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder or through the video output connector.

• When the still picture mode or stop mode has continued for a while, the unit automatically switches to the tape protect mode.
  Tape protect mode : Drum rotation is stopped in order to protect the tape.

• Noise may appear in the picture in the still mode.

• When the automatic tracking function is activated at the start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in the playback image.

• his unit does not allow manual tracking adjustment.

•  When playing back a tape that was recorded on another unit, digital noise may appear during playback.

• Following loading of the tape, the built-in head cleaner will emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate a malfunction.

• The data recorded for the date and time or time code on the tape can be shown on the screen. To enable or disable the display is selected n the menu screen:
  Display of date and time : TIME/DATE menu screen
  Display of time code : LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen

Fast-Forward, Rewind

• Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the tape. Press the REW button in the stop mode to rewind the tape.
  (VTR mode only)

• SWITCH TO VTR MODE” is displayed and the function does not work if the “FF” or “REW” buttons are pressed when Camera mode is in the stop mode.
  Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewinding.

MEMO

• When the tape approaches the end during fast forwarding or rewinding, the tape speed decelerates to protect the tape.
• The time required for fast forwarding and rewinding may become longer when used in a cold environment. This is not a malfunction.

Search
Press the FF button in the play mode or still mode to earch the tape in the forward direction. Playback takes place while fast forwarding.
Pressing the REW button executes search of the tape in the reverse direction. Playback takes place while rewinding.
(Each press on the button switches the speed to ×2, ×5, and ×10.) Press the PLAY/STILL button to resume normal playback. Press the STOP button to stop.
MEMO

• To output sound during the search, set the SEARCH AUDIO [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen to ON.
•  Block noise may appear in the picture or the image may freeze during the search.

Outputting Audio Setting
Confirm that the GY-HD110 is in the VTR mode. (VTR indicator: On)

1. Display the AUDIO menu screen.
   Select the AUDIO item on the TOP MENU screen.

2.  Set the AUDIO menu screen.
   • AUDIO MONITOR Items
   MIX : Outputs mixed audio
   STEREO : Outputs stereo audio
   • PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items
   CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound (CH-1, CH-2) recorded during shooting.
   MIX : To reproduce the sound recorded during shooting (CH-1, CH-2) and the afterrecorded sound (on CH-3 and CH-4) simultaneously.
   CH3/4 : To reproduce the sound after-recorded on CH-3 and CH-4.

3. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.

4. Refer to Table 1 below to make the setting.
   Either of the following operations returns you to the normal screen.
   • Press the STATUS button or
   • Return to the TOP MENU screen, select the EXIT item and press the SHUTTER dial.

MEMO
The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed.
The GY-HD110 records audio on the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of DV input. (GY-HD110U/GY-HD111E only))
When the GY-HD110 is used for playback of a tape that was recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels, the PB AUDIO CH [DV] item on the AUDIO menu screen must be set.
After-recording on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels is not possible.

• In HDV format, you can only select the settings within the bold frame.
  Table 1

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Connecting the Video Signal Cables Displaying Alarms

• CHANGE 1394 SWITCH
  Displayed when the setting for the input/output video format from the IEEE1394 connector and the setting for the IEEE1394 switch are different.
  Set the IEEE1394 switch so it matches the video format.

• Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable
  To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on the left.

• Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as possible, as shown in the figure.

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the camcorder.
  DV : DV format
  HDV : HDV format

CAUTION
When connecting the IEEE1394 cable from/to Camcorder, VCR and other IEEE1394 device, make sure the following instructions, otherwise the IEEE1394 circuit device may be destroyed.

• Turn the power of both devices OFF and connect the IEEE1394 cable.
•  Do not insert incorrectly (in reverse) the IEEE1394 cable end to IEEE1394 port of both devices.
• Do not connect the IEEE1394 cable under the condition of static electricity.
•  Turn the power of both devices OFF when changing the EEE1394 switch from/to HDV/DV.

Composite and Component Connections
The video signals output from the video signal output connectors on this camcorder (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR) are as described below, depending on the settings for the OUTPUT TERMINAL item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
AUTO : Automatically switches to a composite or component signal, depending on which cable is connected to the video signal output terminal and outputs the signal.
COMPOSITE : Outputs a composite signal regardless of which cable is connected to the video signal output connector.
COMPONENT : Outputs a component signal regardless of which cable is connected to the video signal output connector.
Output signal when AUTO is set

| | COMPOSITE
| | | COMPONENT
| | | COMPOSITE
None of the above| OFF

In addition, you can use the PB TAPE item to set whether to automatically detect the video format of the playback tape or only play back a particular format when playing back a tape.
  See page 65.
CAUTION

• Be careful not to apply excess force to the video signal output terminal when connecting or disconnecting the cable. This will cause poor contact or failure.
• To use the automatic signal-switching function while the RCA-BNC conversion connector is in use, unplug the entire connector from the video output terminal.

Dubbing with AV Devices

1. Composite cable or Component cable

By connecting the video signal output terminal and the LINE OUTPUT terminal on this camcorder to an AV device, analog signal dubbing is possible.

1. Connect the cables.
   Use the provided cable for the audio cable.
   To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure to attach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on the left.
   • Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as possible, as shown in the figure.

2.  Turn both devices on.

3. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.
   Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

4. Set the video output.
   Set the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. X See page 64.
   • HDV PB OUTPUT item:
   Set the video format to be output from the video output terminal during tape playback.
   • PB TAPE item:
   Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.
   Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.
   • OUTPUT TERMINAL item:
   Set either component or composite output.
   Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

5. Set the audio output. X See page 55.
   Set the AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X Seepage72.
   • AUDIO MONITOR item:
   Set stereo audio or mixed audio.
   • PB AUDIO CH [DV] item:
   Set the audio channel to be output.
   • Set the MONITOR SELECT switch.

6. Insert the videocassettes.
   GY-HD110 : Insert the recorded videocassette.
   Recording unit : Insert the videocassette to be
   dubbed to.

7. Press the PLAY/STILL button on the GY-HD110 to start playback.

8.  Start recording on the recording unit.
   For details, see the instructions to the unit used for recording.

9. When dubbing is completed.
   Stop recording on the recording unit, and then press the STOP button on the GY-HD110 to stop playback.

HDV/DV Dubbing CAUTION

• Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV or DV.
• Start recording after making sure that both devices are properly connected.

Connecting the GY-HD110 to another video component equipped with HDV/DV connector (IEEE1394 standard) using a IEEE1394 cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital signals with high picture qualityand
high-quality sound.
Using the GY-HD110 as the playback unit (Dubbing to another video)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the left panel of the camcorder.
   DV : When dubbing in DV format
   HDV : When dubbing in HDV format

2. Connect the IEEE1394 cable.

3. Turn both devices on.

4. Set the camcorder to VTR mode.
   Press the CAM/VTR button. The VTR indicator lights.

5. Set the PB TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
   X See page 65.
   Select whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format. Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

6.  Insert a videocassette tape.
   This camcorder : Recorded videocassette tape Recordiart playback.

7. Start recording on the recording device.
   See the recording device user manual for more information.

8. ng unit : Videocassette you want to dub

9. Press the PLAY/STILL button on this camcorder to st

10. When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the recording device, press the STOP button on the camcorder, and stop the playback.

MEMO

• Switch the IEEE1394 switch when the camcorder is OFF.
•  When you dub still images, they are low resolution images. Noise may also enter the audio.
• Operations may differ depending on the features and specifications of the connected device, and operations or data exchange may not be possible even if the devices are connected.
• If noise appears on the screen or the audio cuts out, reconnect the IEEE1394 cable or turn  the GY-HD110 on again.
• If you turn the power to the device connected to the IEEE1394 connector on and off or switch the video input, noise may occur in the audio. If you perform this type of operation, set the speaker volume as low as possible on the audio device connected to the camcorder. ‘
• Recording may not be possible in some cases even if the recorder is equipped with a IEEE1394 connector.

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-HD110U/GY-HD111E as Recording Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette)

1. Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD110.
   DV : When dubbing in DV format
   HDV : When dubbing in HDV format

2.  Connect the units with the IEEE1394 cable.

3.  Turn ON both units.

4.  Place the GY-HD110 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.
   See page 64.

6.  Set the time code and user bit recording.
   Set the TC DUPLI. item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Only for DV 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.
   MEMO
   In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded regardless of the setting.

7. Insert the videocassettes.
   GY-HD110 : Insert the videocassette to be dubbed to.
   Playback unit : Insert the recorded videocassette.

8. Start playback on the playback unit.
   For details, see the instructions to the unit used for playback.
   • The playback picture from the playback unit appears on the GY-HD110’s LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.

9. Press the REC/VTR trigger button on the GY-HD110 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-HD110 to stop recording, and then stop playback on the playback unit.

MEMO
Depending on the player, sound may not be heard momen arily from this unit when switching modes from STILL to PLAY.
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.
• If the RET button is pressed during backup recording, output from the IEEE1394 terminal is stopped, the image is switched to the image recorded on this unit, interrupting the backup recording image.

Backup Recording of the GY-HD110’s Camera Image and Sound Through the IEEE1394 Connector
The GY-HD110’s camera image and sound can be recorded for backup on another component that is equipped with IEEE1394 connector.
Connections
Use the GY-HD110 as the master unit.
Connect the master unit and the backup unit with a IEEE1394 cable.
Settings
Master unit (GY-HD110)

1.  Set the IEEE1394 switch on left side of the GY-HD110.
   DV : When backup in DV format
   HDV : When backup in HDV format

2. Place in Camera mode.

3. Set the 1394 REC TRIGGER item on the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen. X See page 81.
   For HDV mode, set the BACK SPACE [HDV] item.
   X See page 81.
   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 function 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-HD110 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-HD110’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-HD110 from the playback mode to the record mode, noise will be noticed on the monitor output screen of BRHD50 (backup will be correctly recorded).

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 GYHD110’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-HD110 or SD memory card 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-HD110 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 (   ) 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 ( ) 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  and 6. above.

7.  Return to the TOP MENU.
   Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( ) with the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial. To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the procedures 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.
   X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 83.

8.  To return to the normal screen after completing the settings, use either of the following methods. Press the STATUS button or Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (   ) 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 operations. USER1 button: Raises the cursor ( )/Changes the setting USER2 button: Lowers  the cursor ( )/Changes the setting USER3 button: Confirms the menu item/Confirms the setting
• The menu screen is not displayed when switching between Camera and VTR mode (VTR indicator flashes).

TOP MENU Screen
Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD110 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.

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. Camera mode: It consists of two screens. VTR mode: It consists of one screen.
•  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.
X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 83.
• 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.

VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen

• This is not displayed in VTR mode.

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. X See page 46.•  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.| Setting| Description| FRAME RATE
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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-HD30P| HDV format| Shoots using a 720/30p signal.
HDV-SD50P| HDV format Shoots using a 576/50p signal.| 50/25
HDV-HD25P| HDV 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-HD24P| HDV format Shoots using a 720/24p signal.

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.
Item| Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
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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.| Setting| Description| FRAME RATE
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NATIVE| Outputs 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.

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, PB, 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| Connector ( G : Unconnected F : Connected)| Output Signal
---|---
VIDEO/Y| P B| P R
| | | COMPONENT
| | | COMPOSITE
| | | COMPONENT
| | | COMPOSITE
None of the above| OFF

CAUTION
If you output video recorded in HDV format using a composite signal, the colors may change.

DOWN CONV. [HDV]| Set the style to display down-converted images in aspect ratio 4:3.
SQUEEZE : Image that is squeezed horizontally is displayed.
LETTER: Wide image with the top and bottom blackened is displayed.
SIDE CUT: Wide image with the sides cut is displayed.
MEMO
When a setting other than HDV format is set for the REC item, the setting is fixed to SQUEEZE. (“[SQUEEZE]” is displayed.)
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-HD110U/GY-HD111E 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.

CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen
The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.

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: 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB]
PRESET TEMP.| Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch 13 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 12 on page 15, or [WHT.BAL] switch 13 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.

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.

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*1| Use 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.)
See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 87.
| 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.

STRETCH1: Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by STRETCH2 stretching the signal only in the dark areas.
STRETCH3 The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1®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- COMPRESS2 pressed, which adds contrast.
COMPRESS3 The amount of compression increases from COMPRESS1®COMPRESS2®COMPRESS3.

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.

*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.
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen

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.
DNR| Selects whether or not to set the noise reduction.
OFF : Noise reduction is not performed.
ON: Sets noise reduction.
MEMO
When the DNR is set to ON, the camcorder’s S/N ratio becomes better but the “blurring of moving objects” will increase.
ADVANCED PROCESS..| Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.
See “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 69.
PAGE BACK| When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.
Item| Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
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CINELIKE| OFF : Turns the function OFF.
ON: Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen. (The monitor image is movie-quality. This setting is not intended for film output)
MEMO
When this item is set to “ON”, “[CINE]” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be selected.
COLOR MATRIX| Sets the color matrix.
OFF: Turns the function OFF.
STANDARD : Sets a normal color matrix.
CINELIKE: Sets a color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.
| ADJUST..| When “STANDARD” or “CINELIKE” is set for the COLOR MATRIX item, a color matrix can be set individually. Press the SHUTTER dial to call up the COLOR MATRIX ADJUST menu screen.
See “COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen” on page 70.
GAMMA| Adjusts the gamma curve to determine how black is rendered.
FILMOUT: Fixes gamma curve at the ideal level for movie film output.
STANDARD : Sets a normal gamma curve.
CINELIKE: Sets a gamma curve close to the characteristics of a movie screen.
MEMO
When this item is set to “FILMOUT”, “—- ” is displayed for the LEVEL item and it cannot be selected.
| LEVEL| When “STANDARD” or “CINELIKE” is set for the GAMMA item, a gamma curve can be set individually.
Increase the number : Enhances the tonality of the black. However, the tonality in the bright areas deteriorates. Decrease the number : Enhances the tonality in the bright areas. However, the tonality in the black areas deterio- rates.
[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 – NORMAL (0) – 4, MAX (5)]
COLOR GAIN| Adjusts the video signal color level.
OFF: Sets the video to black and white. Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.
Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense. [Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 – NORMAL (0) – 9, MAX (10)]
WHITE PAINT| Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the red.
Decrease the number : Weakens the red.
[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 – NORMAL (0) – 30, MAX (31)] MEMO
•  You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch 13 on the right panel of the camcorder.
See page 15.
Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “—- ” is displayed and this cannot be selected.)
•  When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT R becomes “NORMAL”.
WHITE PAINT| Adjusts the B (blue) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.
Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.
[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 – NORMAL (0) – 30, MAX (31)] MEMO
•  You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch 13 on the right panel of the camcorder.
See page 15.
Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “—- ” is displayed and this cannot be selected.)
•  When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT B becomes “NORMAL”.
SKIN COLOR ADJUST| When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen.
PAGE BACK| When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen.