JVC Hm 100 U Manual

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
„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.
1When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit
moves to the next digit.
2When 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.
3Repeat the...

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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 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 mon-
itor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as fol-
lows. (Status screen)
„Setting
1.
Set the...

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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-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 bit data are identical to the user’s bit data
recorded on tape.
* However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in
scene accuracy.
To enable this...

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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, 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...

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
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 down-
ward 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...

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
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.
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...

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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 balance
adjustment.
• The FAW (Full Auto White balance) function cannot pro-
vide 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...

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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 (K) 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 (K) to the
FRAME RATE item and...

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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 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.
XSee page 62.
• To record using the standard...

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SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING
Audio Input Signal Selection
The GY-HD100 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 con-
nector
Select using the CH-2 INPUT switch. 
MEMO
The audio from the INPUT1 connector is also input into CH-
1 regardless of the setting. 
„Selecting the audio signal...