Jvc GY-HM700CHE User Manual Page 1

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDERGY-HM700UGY-HM700CHUGY-HM700EGY-HM700CHEINSTRUCTIONS* The illustration shows the GY-HM700E with the supplied viewfinder,

6IntroductionHandling of SDHC Cards䡵 The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card during

96Status ScreenSTATUS 1 ScreenStatus Screen in Camera Mode (continued)00:00:00:0020 minND1/16 100min100min1280x72060p HQOKBA282minDDSTBYMAX 123%MIN

97Item DescriptionG ND Filter PositionDisplays the current ND filter position.No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB ND1/4 : [ND FILTER] is set to A

98Status ScreenSTATUS 2 ScreenStatus Screen in Camera Mode (continued) CAMERA INFORMATIONSETUP FILE SCENE [ SCENE

99STATUS 3 ScreenThis screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.STATUS 4 ScreenThis screen displays the event. It is also used

100Status ScreenThese are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, Media mode).STATUS 0 ScreenThis screen displays the media status o

101Item DescriptionG Date/TimeDisplays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC card.Note:

102Status ScreenThese are the status screens displayed in Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode).STATUS 1 ScreenSTATUS 2 ScreenStatus Screen in IEEE1394 Inp

103You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor.Memo:

104Camera FeaturesThe marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting pu

105[Safety Zone] Display䡵 When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB[Center Mark] Display䡵 When [Aspect Ratio

7This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera re

106Camera FeaturesThe Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the contour enhancement of video signals for only the skin areas so as to produce a s

107Checking the Preset Hue Area1 Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch at the front of the camera recorder to the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] end.Doing so forcibly

108Camera FeaturesThe color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a color of the user’s preference.When shooting is performed using multipl

1093 Adjust Yl&G Mask Range.Adjusting [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] may also affect the I-axis (color close to the skin tone). When [

110Camera FeaturesProcess the dark areas according to the balance of bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of contrast.1 Ad

111The menu settings can be stored on the camera recorder or an SDHC card by saving them as a setup file.Loading a saved setup file enables you to rep

112Camera FeaturesSaving Setup Files1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press th

1136 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and press the Set button (R).A confirmation screen appears.7 Select [Store] on the confirmation s

114Connecting External DevicesTo output live or playback video images and audio sound to an external monitor, select the output signals from the camer

115[PHONES] TerminalAudio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu (A Page 87) as well as the [MO

8IntroductionA Front Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 87)B Viewfinder Cable Clamp (A Page 20)C [ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (A Page 18) [SKIN AREA/SPOT ME

116Connecting External DevicesBackup RecordingWhen the camera recorder is set to Camera mode, images shot using it can be stream output from the IEEE1

117Stream Transmission to a Non-linear Editing SystemPlayback images on the camera recorder can be stream output during editing using a non-linear edi

118Connecting External DevicesLoading Clips to the PC (USB Connection Mode)You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via

119The switch functions of the camera recorder can be configured using the remote control unit.* Remote control units supported: RM-LP25U, RM-LP55U, a

120Connecting External DevicesList of Remote Control Unit Functions䡵 RM-LP25U䡵 RM-LP55U*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera recorde

121䡵 RM-LP57U*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the

122OthersAlarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps and alarm tones are output as follows according to the a

123Tally LampsThe tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC card is running out during recording, or when the battery power is r

124OthersTroubleshootingSymptom ActionPower does not turn on. ● Is the AC adapter properly connected?● Is the battery charged?● Is the power turned on

125Symptom ActionThe date and time are not displayed. ● The date and time are only displayed on the STATUS 2 and STATUS 3 Screens in the Camera mode (

9O Back Tally Lamp (A Page 30, 87)P [PHONES] Earphone Connector (3.5) (A Page 45) Q [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector) (A Page 19) R [INPUT1/INP

126OthersGeneralCamera SectionLens Section (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)Storage SectionVideo/AudioTerminal SectionSpecificationsPower : DC 12 V (10.5 V t

127AccessoriesDimensional Outline DrawingMicrophone 1Lens (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only) 1Instructions 1CD-ROM 1Warranty Card (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U only)

2009 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedLST0904-001BGY-HM700U/GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700E/GY-HM700CHEHD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

10IntroductionSide Control PanelA[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob (APage 28) B[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (APage 28) Memo:

11Memo: ● When [Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[AE LEVEL] is set to AA

12IntroductionSide TerminalA [HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC) (A Page 114) B [Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC) (A Pa

13SD Slot(A Page 31)A Card Slot A Status IndicatorB [SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection ButtonFor switching SDHC cards.C SDHC Card CoverD Card Slot B St

14IntroductionZoom Lens(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)A Focus RingB Zoom Lever/RingTo operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M

15* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and will not employ the UL Listing mark.Basic System Diagram Shoulder BeltEarphoneM

IIIntroduction1.Read all of theseinstructions.2.Save theseinstructions for later use.PORTABLE CART WARNING(symbol provided by RETAC)S3125AIMPORTANT SA

16IntroductionYou can display the camera status, media information, zebra pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and viewf

17䡵 Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode) (A Page 100)The display switches between the 3 screen types with every pr

18IntroductionAuto White Display (Camera Mode Only)Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated.(A Page 40 [Adjusting the Wh

19PreparationsAttaching the Zoom Lens(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)1 Loosen the mount ring.2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches

20PreparationsAttaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to attach it.2 Turn the slide lock ring to secur

21Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power.1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC INPUT] terminal

22PreparationsAttaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U)Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery

23Power Status Display䡵 Viewfinder and LCD Monitor ScreensThe power status is displayed on the status and menu screens. If the battery or supplied vol

24PreparationsTurning On the Power1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.Memo:

25Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery

IIISafety PrecautionsCAUTION:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONFOR USA AND CANADATO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

26PreparationsChanging the Display StyleYou can change the display style of the date/time on the menu.Memo:

27When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or wide angle end.● Place

28PreparationsAdjusting the LCD MonitorYou can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor screen according to your usage condition.Changing th

29䡵 Adjusting the AngleAdjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.䡵 Adjusting the VisibilityTurn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on

30PreparationsThese are indicator lamps for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. When the battery or remaining

31This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.Memo:

32PreparationsSwitching SDHC cardsWhen both card slots are inserted with SDHC cards, you can use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use.Wh

33Restoring the SDHC CardIt is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.The message ARe

34ShootingPreparations1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 19)2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. (A Page 21)3 Insert an SDHC ca

35Focus Assist FunctionWhen the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or green). This e

IVIntroductionFOR EUROPEThis equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This

36ShootingYou can select the file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder.Selecting a File Format

37You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mod

38ShootingYou can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted ma

39Memo: ● Shutter speed is usually displayed in seconds (SEC). Howeve

40ShootingAdjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting co

41䡵 Error messageIf the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 5 seconds.䡵 White Pai

42ShootingYou need to adjust white shading when you change the lens.Even if white balance is adjusted in the center of the screen, the top and bottom

43Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range.Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the switch is changed, t

44ShootingYou can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder.The camera recorder is e

45Note: ● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera rec

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46ShootingTime code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in this camera recorder.The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfind

47Presetting the Time CodeTime code and user’s bit data generated from the internal time code generator are recorded.This section describes how to set

48ShootingPresetting the User’s BitYou can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the recorded image.1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[UB

492 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the item to set, then the cross-shaped bu

50ShootingWhen the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the sp

51The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed. This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or when specifying camera ex

52Shooting䡵 When [Manual] is selectedA [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.

53Note: ● During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [RE

54ShootingYou can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clip

55Clip Continuous RECIn normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recordi

2IntroductionIntroductionPrecautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56ShootingVariable Frame RECShooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth slow motion or quick motion videos.Using different frame rate settings f

57PlaybackTo play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the Media mode (SD Card mode).Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in Camera mode to

58PlaybackThumbnail Screen (continued)䡵 No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails) Screen (continued)Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)Name Descript

59Name DescriptionI Clip MarkDisplays clip information (properties).A OK MarkClip is appended with OK mark.Memo:

60PlaybackThumbnail Screen (continued)䡵 Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails) ScreenPlaying Back Recorded Clips (continued)Name DescriptionA CursorIndi

61Playing BackUse the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.1 Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail

62PlaybackFor deleting clips.Note: ● Clips appended wit

634 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).Deleting starts.Memo:

64PlaybackYou can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clip

65Deleting OK Marks䡵 During Thumbnail Screen1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1] button.The OK mark is deleted.Memo:

3Menu Display and Detailed SettingsBasic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Display and Description of the Menu Screen

66Menu Display and Detailed SettingsPress the [MENU] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder to display the menu screen on the LCD mon

67䡵 Changing Setting ValuesText Input with Software KeyboardUse the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name

68Menu Display and Detailed SettingsMemo:

69Memo:

70Menu Display and Detailed SettingsSome menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera. These items are displayed in gra

71Record Format Menu* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Rec Mode MenuRecord Set MenuItem Setting Values FunctionFile FormatQuickTimeMP4F

72Menu Display and Detailed SettingsClip Set Menu* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Audio Set MenuRecord Set Menu (continued)Item Setti

73* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Camera Function MenuItem Setting Values FunctionBarsOnOffFor setting whether to output color bars.

74Menu Display and Detailed SettingsSwitch Set Item* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Camera Function Menu (continued)Item Setting Valu

75* Default values are indicated in bold characters.FULL AUTO ItemThis is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch

4IntroductionThis camera recorder enables recording of HD format images on an SDHC card, and also playback of these images.Recording in QuickTime File

76Menu Display and Detailed Settings* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Camera Process MenuItem Setting Values FunctionDetailMax, 9 to 1

77* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionWhite Clip100%108%For setting the point to apply white clip for input

78Menu Display and Detailed SettingsDetail/Adjust Item* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Camera Process Menu (continued)Item Setting Va

79White Balance Item* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionPreset Temp.5600K3200KFor setting the color temperat

80Menu Display and Detailed SettingsShading Mode/Adjust Item* Default values are indicated in bold characters.● This item is selectable only when [Sha

81* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionG&Cy G LevelMax, 19 to 1,Normal, -1 to -19, MinFor adjusting the g

82Menu Display and Detailed Settings* Default values are indicated in bold characters.TC/UB MenuItem Setting Values FunctionTC Preset^ For setting the

83Shooting Assist Item* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionFocus AssistACCU-FocusNormalFor specifying the ope

84Menu Display and Detailed SettingsMarker Setting Item(A Page 104 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)])* Default values are indicated

85* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionTC/UBOnOffFor specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit r

5Storage and Usage Locations䡵 Allowable ambient temperature and humidityBe sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of 0 I to 40

86Menu Display and Detailed Settings* Default values are indicated in bold characters.A/V Out MenuItem Setting Values FunctionOutput TerminalComposite

87* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Item Setting Values FunctionAudio MonitorStereoMixFor setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] term

88Menu Display and Detailed Settings* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Others Menu (continued)Item Setting Values Function1394 Rec Trig

89* Default values are indicated in bold characters.Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved.It is useful to sav

90Menu Display and Detailed SettingsYou can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).Me

91Editing [Favorites Menu]You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu].䡵 Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu]1 Open the [

92Menu Display and Detailed SettingsEditing [Favorites Menu] (continued)䡵 Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu]1 Open the [Favorites Menu] s

934 Select the position to move to with the cross-shaped button (JK).Move the position selection bar with the cross-shaped button (JK) and select a po

94Status ScreenSTATUS 0 ScreenStatus Screen in Camera ModeSTBYMAX 123%MIN 45%SKIN AREAS.DTLB -3A<3200K>F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/1000030/24 fpsMLK

95* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 38)* 2 : Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white bal