Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
I Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture...
Page 4 - II; FOR USA AND CANADA; INFORMATION FOR USA
II Important Safety Instructions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, wit...
Page 5 - III; FOR EUROPE
III Important Safety Instructions FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protectionrequirements of the corresponding European Directives.This equipment is designed for professional video appliances andcan be used in the following environments: z residential area (in house...
Page 6 - ACCESSORIES
2 Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD100Eand GY-HD101E HD CAMERA RECORDER.These instructions are for the GY-HD100U, GY-HD100E andGY-HD101E. The text mainly deals with the GY-HD100U andGY-HD101E.Explanations concerning unique GY-HD100U and GY-HD101E functions are set off by the (GY-HD10...
Page 7 - MAIN FEATURES
3 MAIN FEATURES • This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini-tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes.HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition)or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocas-settes.There are two types o...
Page 8 - CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
4 CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Routine and Periodical Maintenance . . ...
Page 10 - Precautions for Proper Use
6 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use • Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 6.5 V and 7.9 V DC. Ifthe power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increasednoise may occur. Do not exceed 7.9 V DC in any case, orthe unit could be damaged. • Allowable ambient temperature and humidit...
Page 12 - Battery Pack to be Used
8 INTRODUCTION Battery Pack to be Used The GY-HD100 can use any of the following batteries.• BN-V428, BN-V438 Videocassette to be Used • Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the A sym- bol. • Mini DV videocassette : M-DV63HD M-DV63PROHD * Do not use M-DV80. • Videocassettes cannot be used upsid...
Page 13 - Condensation
9 INTRODUCTION Condensation • If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in thewarm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides andbe cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referredto as condensation (dewing). When this occ...
Page 14 - CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
10 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ZOOM Lens (Optional) 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 a...
Page 15 - Front Section
11 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Front Section 1 Shoe Makes it possible to mount separately sold lights andaccessories. 2 Knob This is the mounting knob for the microphone holder 3 . 3 Microphone holder Makes it possible to attach the provided microphone or aseparately sold microphone. X See “...
Page 16 - Rear Section
12 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Rear Section 1 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-HD100 enters the recordmode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode.When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters the warningmode, it blinks quickly.• Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHER...
Page 17 - LCD Door
13 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS LCD Door 1 [LCD BRIGHT +/–] LCD brightness +/– button This button is for adjusting the brightness of the LCD moni-tor display.• Pushing the button in the + direction makes the monitor brighter. • Pushing the button in the – direction makes the monitor darker. •...
Page 18 - Right Side Section
14 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Right Side Section 1 Monitoring speaker (Ear pad) • In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE moni- tored.In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playbacksound.The sound to be output is selected with the MONITORSELECT switch e on page 18. • The sound l...
Page 20 - Left Side Section
16 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Left Side Section 1 [DC INPUT] DC connector Power input for 7.2 V DC accepts the supplied AC adapter. X See “AC Operation” on page 31. 2 [LINE OUTPUT] Line output connector ( Φ 3.5mm) Output connector for audio signals.• Outputs the input audio signal in the Ca...
Page 21 - Top Section
17 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Top Section 1 Viewfinder Displays the camera image and the playback picture. 2 Eyepiece Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinderscreen or falls into the eye of the cameraman. 3 Eyepiece focus ring You can adjust the focus by turning this ring. 4...
Page 23 - Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder; Status Screens
19 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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 follow-ing character displays.To show characters on the LCD mo...
Page 24 - Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d); Status Screens in the Camera Mode
20 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Status Screens in the Camera Mode • STATUS 0 1 Event IndicationWhen the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time thechange is ma...
Page 30 - Menu Setting Screen; Alarm Message Display; Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only)
26 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Auto White Balance Indication (Cameramode only) The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operationare displayed during the auto white balance adjustment oper-ation. X See “White Balance Adju...
Page 32 - PREPARATIONS; Basic System
28 PREPARATIONS Basic System *1 An HZ-FM13 cannot be used with a Th16×5.5BRMU or S14×7.3B12/U zoom lens. Use a FUJINON focus manual unit (FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990). For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. MACRO SHOULDER BELT EARPHONE MICROPHONE MV-P615U MV-P618U 3P FOCUS MANUAL UNIT ...
Page 33 - How to Attach the Viewfinder
29 PREPARATIONS Attaching the Zoom Lens (Provided) 1. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in themount. 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 tight...
Page 34 - Inserting an SD Memory Card; Taking out the SD memory card; About the Viewfinder Cable
30 PREPARATIONS Inserting an SD Memory Card By using an SD memory card, you can save and call up menusettings and camera settings for this camcorder. X See “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79. Check that the POWER switch is OFF. Inserting an SD Memory Card 1. Open the SD memory card cover. 2. Fac...
Page 35 - AC Operation; Charging the Built-in Battery
31 PREPARATIONS AC Operation The GY-HD100 is operable with AC power supply or batterypack.Use the supplied AC adapter as the AC power supply. 1. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-HD100 and of the AC adapter are set to OFF, connect theDC cable from the AC adapter to the DC IN connec...
Page 36 - Battery Operation; Charging the Battery Pack
32 PREPARATIONS Battery Operation Charging the Battery Pack Before use the battery pack should be charged using the pro-vided AC Adapter.* Be sure to pull the DC cable out of the AC adapter when you charge the battery. 1. Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.The POWER lamp illumin...
Page 37 - Battery Recharge Times
33 PREPARATIONS Remaining Battery Power Display When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, thefollowing warnings will be generated. Viewfinder screen or LCD monitorWhen a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS2, 3 screen in the Camera mode)• Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE dis...
Page 38 - Turning the Power ON; Turning the Power OFF
34 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 theCamera mode or in the VTR mode.The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTRbutton. When the mo...
Page 39 - Loading/Unloading the Cassette; Cassette Loading
35 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. Sli...
Page 40 - Setting and Displaying the Date and Time; Setting the Date and Time Style
36 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date and Time The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Poweredby the built-in backup battery the set date and time data con-tinue to count even when the power is switched off.• The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD ...
Page 42 - Displaying Time Code; Setting
38 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Displaying Time Code The GY-HD100 records SMPTE-standard (NTSC) or EBU-standard (PAL) time codes and user’s bits. In the play modeor the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bitsare shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.• Time code data cannot be out...
Page 43 - Presetting and Recording of Time Code
39 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-HD100 also incorporates a time code reader. There-fore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standbymode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tapeand record time codes in conti...
Page 44 - Presetting and Recording of Time Code (Cont’d); Presetting time cord data
40 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Presetting and Recording of Time Code (Cont’d) 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...
Page 45 - Screen Adjustment; Adjusting the LCD monitor; Viewfinder Adjustment; Direction of the Viewfinder
41 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Screen Adjustment LCD monitor direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can beadjusted. Adjusting the Direction and Angle of theLCD monitor • With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate the LCD door. • It can be turned 180° in upward direction and 90° in down- war...
Page 46 - Back Focus Adjustment
42 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Back Focus Adjustment It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attachedfor the first time or when focusing is not correct in both thetelephoto and wide-angle positions. • It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the came...
Page 47 - White Balance Adjustment; Error messages
43 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION White Balance Adjustment CAUTION • Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as metal, etc., as this may result in improper white balanceadjustment. • The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot pro- vide optimum white balance with a subject outside ...
Page 48 - SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING; Setting the Video Format; Setting the FRAME RATE Item; About the Motion Smooth Function
44 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Setting the Video Format Set the video format using the FRAME RATE item and theREC 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 ...
Page 49 - Camera Settings
45 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE 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. 4. Set the shutter speed to OFF with...
Page 50 - Audio Input Signal Selection; Selecting the audio signal input; Adjusting Audio during Recording
46 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING Audio Input Signal Selection The GY-HD100 is provided with the INPUT1 connector andthe INPUT2 connector for audio input.Select the audio from the INPUT1 connector or the INPUT2connector using the CH-2 INPUT switch for the audio to berecorded in CH-2. Sele...
Page 51 - Monitoring Audio during Recording
47 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING CAUTION • When the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to MIC, be sure to check that the microphone is connected to the INPUT1/2connector. If the microphone is not connected, increasingthe audio level could cause noise from the input connec-tor to be recorded on the ...
Page 52 - SHOOTING OPERATION; Basic Recording Operation; About the Focus Assist Function
48 SHOOTING OPERATION Basic Recording Operation 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-HD100 tostart recording.Once recording has started, the FRONT TALLY lamp andBACK TALLY lamp light red. MEMO The way the FRON...
Page 54 - HEADER REC Function
50 SHOOTING OPERATION 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 andthe test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video sig...
Page 56 - PLAYBACK MODE; Playback Procedure; Search
52 PLAYBACK MODE Playback Procedure Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on theLCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video outputconnector. MEMO The GY-HD100 can play back the following two types of vid-eocassettes:• MiniDV videocassette• DVCAM videocassette • Tapes record...
Page 57 - Outputting Audio; Table 1
53 PLAYBACK MODE Outputting Audio Setting Confirm that the GY-HD100 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 • PB AUDIO CH [DV] Items 3. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch. ...
Page 58 - USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS; Connecting the Video Signal Cables; Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable; Composite and Component Connections; Displaying Alarms
54 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the Video Signal Cables Connecting the IEEE1394 Cable To reduce the emission of unwanted radio waves, be sure toattach the provided clamp filter as shown in the figure on theleft. • Attach the clamp filter as close to the camcorder as possi- ble, as shown in...
Page 59 - Dubbing with AV Devices
55 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Dubbing with AV Devices By connecting the video signal output terminal and the LINEOUTPUT terminal on this camcorder to an AV device, analogsignal dubbing is possible. 1. Connect the cables. Use the provided cable for the audio cable. To reduce the emission of unwanted r...
Page 62 - Backup Recording; Connections
58 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Backup Recording CAUTION • Set the IEEE1394 switch on both devices to either HDV or DV. • Start recording after making sure that both devices are properly connected. Backup Recording of the GY-HD100’sCamera Image and Sound Through theIEEE1394 Connector The GY-HD100’s c...
Page 63 - MENU SCREENS; Menu Screen Configuration
59 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 theTOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose.The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The cont...
Page 64 - Setting Menu Screens
60 MENU SCREENS Setting Menu Screens Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or theviewfinder screen.If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] screen isset to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitorconnected to the video signal output connector. 1. Set the POWER switch to ON...
Page 65 - TOP MENU Screen
61 MENU SCREENS TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-HD100 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In theVTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION, CAMERA PROCESS and SWITCH MODE menu screens are not displayed. Item Function VIDEO FORMAT.. Displays the menu screen ...
Page 66 - VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen
62 MENU SCREENS VIDEO FORMAT Menu Screen * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for shooting. U model60/30 : Shoots at 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/30p. 50/25 : Shoots at 576/50p, 720/25p. 24 : Shoots at 480/24p ...
Page 68 - CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen
64 MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) AE LEVEL For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.Increase value: Increases level.Decrease v...
Page 71 - ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen
67 MENU SCREENS ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) CINEMA MODE OFF : Turns the function OFF. ON : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen. MEMO When this item is set to “ON”, “(CINEMA)”...
Page 72 - COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen
68 MENU SCREENS COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, the areas where the skin detail function is applied are displayed in color, andother areas are displayed in black and white. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate init...
Page 73 - SWITCH MODE Menu Screen
69 MENU SCREENS SWITCH MODE Menu Screen The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLEused when sh...
Page 74 - AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen
70 MENU SCREENS AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen. * This is not displayed in VTR mode. Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) TEST TONE Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar outp...
Page 79 - HEADER REC Menu Screen
75 MENU SCREENS HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. ( X See page 50.) Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the REC/VTR trigger b...
Page 80 - TIME/DATE Menu Screen
76 MENU SCREENS TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings) DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. OFF : Not displayed. ON : Displayed. When a tape with time and date not recorded is ...
Page 83 - FILE MANAGE Menu Screen; Loading a menu settings file
79 MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Screen You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN-AGE menu screen. • Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read immediately with the following read-only files.LIVE HD30P: Ideal setting for HD30P formatLIVE HD25P: Ideal setting for HD25P f...
Page 84 - Error displays
80 MENU SCREENS FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d) Saving settings Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menuscreen. 1. Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor ( K ) to SELECT and press the SHUTTER dial. • The file name setting area flashes. 2. Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to sav...
Page 86 - FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION; How to Use Skin Detail
82 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION How to Use Skin Detail This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin colorareas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skintones. Setting the skin detail function color andrange 1. Display the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.In menu setting procedureTOP...
Page 88 - Outputting color bars
84 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION Outputting color bars This camcorder can output three types of color bars, depend-ing on the camera settings. To output color bars, make the following settings. 1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”. 2. Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menuscreen to “ON”. X...
Page 89 - OTHERS; Warnings and Responses
85 OTHERS Warnings and Responses Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or ifthere is a problem on the VTR.In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) an...
Page 92 - Troubleshooting
88 OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected correctly?• Is battery pack recharged?• Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has beenturned OFF. Recording is no...
Page 93 - How to Display the Hour Meter; Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
89 OTHERS How to Display the Hour Meter The drum and fan motor usage times are displayed in theDRUM HOUR item and the FAN HOUR items on the OTH-ERS [2/2] menu screen as the hour meters on this camcorder. Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. X See page 7. 1. Turn the POWER switch ON. 2. Press ...
Page 94 - Specifications
90 OTHERS Specifications [General] [Camera section] [VTR section] [Connectors] Power requirements : DC 7.2 V, W 2.3 A Power consumption : Approx. 16.5 W (in the Record mode) Dimensions : 235 (W) × 232 (H) × 341 (D) mm Mass : 3.3 d (7.3 lbs.) (including lens (Th16×5.5BRMU), viewfinder, bat-tery pack,...
Page 95 - EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
91 OTHERS [ACCESSORIES] For details, consult your JVC dealer.Design and specifications are subject to change withoutnotice. [AC ADAPTER SECTION] EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Lens : 1 Microphone : 1 AC Adapter : 1 Battery pack : 1 DC cable : 1 A...
Page 96 - HD CAMERA RECORDER; INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HD100/G Y-H D101 HD CAMERA REC O RDER INTRODUCTION CONTROLS,INDICATORS ANDCONNECTORS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONSFOR OPERATION SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE USING EXTERNALCOMPONENTS MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS HD CAMERA RECORDER INSTR...
