hit counter script
JVC GY-HM600E Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. JVC Manuals
  4. Camcorder
  5. GY-HM600E
  6. Instructions manual

JVC GY-HM600E Instructions Manual

Hd memory card camera recorder
Hide thumbs Also See for GY-HM600E:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Instruction Manual
HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM600U/GY-HM600E
INSTRUCTIONS
The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
without prior notice.
Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide, or
download the PDF from the URL below.

Mobile User Guide

When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or
iPhone.
http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or
iPhone.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Ver. 4.00
GY-HM600U
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
In this manual, each model number is
described without the last letter (U/E) which
means the shipping destination.
(U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)
Only "U" models (GY-HM600U) have been
evaluated by UL.
LST1424-001C

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for JVC GY-HM600E

Summary of Contents for JVC GY-HM600E

  • Page 1: Mobile User Guide

    You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone. Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.

  • Page 4: Introduction Safety Precautions

    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Changes or modifications not DO NOT OPEN approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the CAUTION: equipment. This equipment has been TO REDUCE THE RISK OF tested and found to comply with the ELECTRIC SHOCK.
  • Page 5 POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR ATTENTION MOISTURE. RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER NE PAS OUVRIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
  • Page 6 “Siemens Plug” as shown. When discarding batteries, For this AC plug adapter, consult your environmental problems must be nearest JVC dealer. considered and the local rules or laws Plug Adapter governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
  • Page 7 FOR EUROPE IMPORTANT (for owners in the This equipment is in conformity with the U.K.) provisions and protection requirements of Connection to the mains supply in the corresponding European Directives. the United Kingdom. This equipment is designed for professional DO NOT cut off the mains plug video appliances and can be used in the from this equipment.
  • Page 8 European representative of Battery JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: Notice: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Products The sign Pb below the Postfach 10 05 04 symbol for batteries indicates 61145 Friedberg that this battery contains lead.
  • Page 9 Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Terminals To avoid hazards ... do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Adjusting the Iris ..........51 Setting the Gain ..........52 Setting the Electronic Shutter ......53 Introduction Setting the ND Filter ........55 Safety Precautions ..........4 Adjusting the White Balance ......55 Contents ............10 Adjusting the Camera Image ......59 Main Features ..........
  • Page 11 Display Settings Item ......... 103 A/V Set Menu ..........105 Video Set Item ........... 105 Audio Set Item ........... 106 System Menu ..........108 Record Set Item ......... 109 Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) ........... 112 Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu ..112 Editing Favorites Menu ......

  • Page 12: Main Features

    Equipped with both [HD/SD SDI] and [HDMI] terminals as digital output. JVC’s Proprietary FALCONBRID High- Non-compressed full HD video signals and audio Quality Imaging Engine signals can be output to the [HD/SD SDI] and The FALCONBRID high-quality imaging engine [HDMI] terminals at the same time.
  • Page 13 Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this manual. The disc provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as their user guides. * For details, refer to the user guides for each...

  • Page 14: Precautions For Proper Use

    Precautions for Proper Transportation Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving Storage and Usage Locations When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)”...
  • Page 15 o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data Regular Inspection (Maintenance) stored on the SD card. Please back up any Under normal environment, dust will accumulate important data. on the camera recorder when it is used over a long o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed period.

  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Others LCD Monitor and Viewfinder o Do not insert objects other than the memory card o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are into the card slot. manufactured using high-precision technology. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white spots Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and...
  • Page 17 License Notices o MPEGLA AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR...

  • Page 18: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. Media Mode [MODE] Button Camera Mode Playback Playback Button (Playback/Pause/ Thumbnail Frame-by-Frame/ Display Press and hold Fast Forward/Rewind/ Stop [MODE] button Clip Jump) Button USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to...
  • Page 19 Operation Mode Description Camera Mode This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Bottom ZOOM SERVO MANUAL A Built-in Microphone J [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] Zoom Operation (A P60 [Audio Recording] ) Servo/Manual Switch Set to “SERVO” when using the zoom lever at B Tally Lamp the grip j or the zoom lever at the handle a. (A P38 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P46 [Zoom Operation] ) (A P135 [Tally Lamp] )
  • Page 21 HOLD IN OUT R S T R [REC] Record Trigger Button Y [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 Starts/stops recording. (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] ) Memo : Z [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock This button is interlocked with the [REC] button Switch I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/ Starts/stops recording.

  • Page 22: Side Control Panel

    Side Control Panel L [ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button (A P67 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning S R Q a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3 (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User...

  • Page 23: Sd Slot

    Rear Terminal R [OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button For switching the image stabilizer feature mode ON or OFF. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) S [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button...

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor F [LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (A P36 [Adjusting the Brightness] ) G [PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment Button (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] ) (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] ) H [DISPLAY] Display Button MENU/THUMB Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the INPUT1...

  • Page 25: Lens Section

    Lens Section A Filter Built-In Screw Transparent or UV filter for lens protection, or filters for various effects can be installed. Installable filter types: Φ72mmP0.75 Memo : Remove the lens hood when installing the filter. (A P28 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) B Lens Cover Open/Close Switch (A P28 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] ) C Focus Ring...

  • Page 26: Basic System Diagram

    Basic System Diagram GY-HM600 Shoulder Belt Monitor Earphone Wireless Microphone Receiver Microphone [TC] [AUX] Monitor SDI Cable GY-HM600 HDMI Cable AV Cable RCA pin Battery AC Adapter Remote Control Unit Carrying Case USB Cable Tripod Non-linear Editing SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC System Memory Card Card Reader...

  • Page 27: Settings And Adjustments Before Use

    Settings and Adjustments Attaching the Tripod Before Use Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, Adjusting the Grip Belt which may result in injuries or damages, read the Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt instruction manual of the tripod to be used and...

  • Page 28: Opening/Closing The Lens Cover

    Detaching the Hood Opening/Closing the Lens Cover Remove the hood when attaching a filter, Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the close the lens cover. lens. Before shooting, open the lens cover. While pressing the hood release button, turn the When this camera recorder is not in use, close the hood in the anti-clockwise direction to remove it.
  • Page 29 LCD monitor is frequently used. (CHG) For purchase of spare batteries and battery MODE charger, consult your nearest JVC dealer. 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the Precautions for Batteries center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to “OFF(CHG)”.

  • Page 30: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Power Status Display Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power. Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Display Description B 7.4V Currently powered by a battery.

  • Page 31: Turning On/Off The Power

    Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone Turning Off the Power Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby warning tone. or stop mode. The tally lamp blinks. 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the The warning tone is output from the monitor center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch speaker or [x] terminal.

  • Page 32: Initial Settings

    3 Press the Set button (R) after confirming 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the the exit screen. center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch The [Initial Setting] screen appears. to set to “ON”. The Initial Setting screen appears. For GY-HM600U For GY-HM600E...
  • Page 33 Changing the Display Style Memo : You can change the display style of the date/time The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the on the menu. power is turned on for the first time and when the power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully Setting the Date Display (Date Style) discharged.

  • Page 34: Displays On The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Displays on the LCD Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P121 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) Monitor and Viewfinder This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. The display switches between three screen You can display the camera status, media types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.

  • Page 35: Status Screen

    Status Screen USB Mode Screen This screen allows you to check the current This screen displays the USB mode. settings. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types).

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder LCD BRIGHT PEAKING You can monitor video images on this camera Tilt 90 degrees recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or downward both. Normal LCD Inverted DISPLAY Tilt 180 degrees upward 1 Open the LCD cover.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Caution : Adjusting the Contour A high-definition viewfinder is used on this Use the [PEAKING +/－] button to adjust the camera recorder in order to provide an accurate contour of the LCD monitor. focusing environment. Due to the characteristic (The contour of the viewfinder screen will also of the display device, colors may appear on the be adjusted at the same time.) images when you blink your eyes.

  • Page 38: Assigning Functions To User Buttons

    Displaying in Black and White 1 Assign functions to the buttons from the menu. You can display the viewfinder screen in black Set items in [Main Menu] B [Camera and white. Function] B [User Switch Set] B [USER1]- [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Color] item [USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD B Press Set button (R) B Select “Off”...

  • Page 39: Sd Card

    SD Card Memo : If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are This camera recorder saves the recorded images saved from a PC, the recordable time may be and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) shorter or data may not be properly recorded.
  • Page 40 Inserting an SD Card Removing the SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and being accessed (status indicator of the playback.

  • Page 41: Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards

    Switching the SD cards 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, Media]. you can use the [SLOT A/B] button to switch the (A P108 [ Format Media ] ) card to use. 2 Select the slot of the SD card to be When the memory on an SD card is full during formatted and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 42: Restoring The Sd Card

    6 Formatting is complete. 3 Restoring starts. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Memo : During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.

  • Page 43: Clips Recorded To Sd Cards

    When copying videos in MP4 file format to a and accompanying data which are recorded HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on ProHD Clip Manager Software], which is found the SD card.

  • Page 44: Shooting

    Basic Shooting 2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to Procedures the SD card. This camera recorder has three [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ Preparations stop recording by default. The tally lamp lights up in red during recording. Zoom Operation (A P46 [Zoom Operation] ) Adjusting the Focus Manually...

  • Page 45: Selecting System Definition, File Format And Video Format

    Selecting System List of Formats The following is a list of file formats and video Definition, File Format and formats that can be selected on this camera Video Format recorder. When [System] is set to “HD” Record Format You can select the system definition (HD or SD), Remarks Format Resolution Frame &...

  • Page 46: Zoom Operation

    Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip Select an aspect ratio for the images. 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to The available options vary as follows depending on “SERVO”. the [System] setting. 2 Press the zoom lever to zoom.

  • Page 47: Focus Operation

    Focus Operation Using Zoom Ring at the Lens Section 1 Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”. Adjusting Focus Manually You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the zoom ring. Saving/Recalling Current Zoom Position (Preset Zoom) FOCUS This allows you to register up to three zoom FOCUS ASSIST/1 AUTO...

  • Page 48: Focus Assist Function

    Adjusting Focus Automatically Focus Assist Function Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to When the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button is pressed “AUTO”. during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. This enables easy and accurate The auto focus icon e appears on the screen. focusing.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Focusing By Face Detection

    Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection Detection Frame (Orange) This function detects human faces and automatically adjusts focus during Auto Focus. It can also track moving objects. When several faces are detected, you can select one to focus on. Memo : This function can also adjust the brightness Memo : automatically according to the brightness of the...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Brightness

    Memo : You can use the cross-shaped button (HI) on Detection Frame (Orange) the side of the camera recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) to maintain optimum brightness during automatic adjustment. (A P93 [ AE Level ] ) The convergence speed of the automatic adjustment for gain, shutter and iris can be set in the menu.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Iris

    Adjusting the Iris Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually brightness of the object. or automatically according to the brightness of the The a icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 52: Setting The Gain

    Setting the Gain Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity 1 Press the [GAIN] button to set to the when there is insufficient illumination on the object. Automatic Gain mode (ALC). You can set the gain of the video amplifier The a icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 53: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Switching Shutter Speed When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button Shutter (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings. You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter Memo : function.
  • Page 54 During Variable Frame Rec Resolution/ 720/30p, 720/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/24p Shutter Frame & Bit Rate 60, 30, 15 54, 27 50, 25 48, 24, 12, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2 Frame Rate 1/10000 1/10000 1/4000 (Step) 1/10000 1/4000 1/2000...

  • Page 55: Setting The Nd Filter

    Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Memo : Shutter Adjustment) It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens aperture to less than F8. 1 Press the [SHUTTER] button or set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Automatic Shutter mode.
  • Page 56 Preset Mode (PRESET) Memo : Use the cross-shaped button (I) to switch Two different color temperature settings are between the Color Temperature Selection registered on this camera recorder. You can screen and the Color Temperature Detailed switch between them using the [y] button. Selection screen.
  • Page 57 White Paint Adjustment You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B AUTO WHITE A White Detection [White Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press OPERATION Frame the Set button (R). The White Paint Adjustment screen appears.
  • Page 58 FAW Paint Adjustment Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance) You can fine-adjust the white balance that was automatically adjusted. Press the [WHT BAL] button on the side control panel to enter into Automatic White Balance 1 Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] mode.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Camera Image

    Adjusting the Camera Using the Image Stabilizer Image Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. 1 Check whether the image stabilizer feature The picture quality of the camera can be set using is turned ON or OFF. the [Camera Process] menu. If the image stabilizer icon (i/j) does not As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you appear on the screen display, the image...

  • Page 60: Audio Recording

    Audio Recording Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ switch. CH2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. Setting Description Select from the four options below to record the...

  • Page 61: Adjusting Audio Recording Level

    o Setting Input Channel to “INT” for Both [CH1] and Adjusting Audio Recording Level [CH2] You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or 1 Set the [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL] selection automatically. switch to “MANUAL”. 2 Turn the [CH1] recording level adjustment knob to adjust the level.

  • Page 62: Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using A Headphone

    Monitoring Audio Sound Time Code and User’s Bit During Recording Using a Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the Headphone video in this camera recorder. The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or You can check the recorded audio using recording.

  • Page 63: Setting Time Code Generator

    Setting Time Code Time Code Operation Mode Generator Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator]. (A P100 [ TC Generator ] ) Presetting the Time Code Setting Description Time code and user’s bit data generated from the Free Run(Ext) This mode synchronizes another internal time code generator are recorded.
  • Page 64 Memo : 2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, Drop frame/non-drop frame mode frame). When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B cursor at the item to set, then use the cross- shaped button (JK) to change the values.
  • Page 65 Setting Time Code without Opening the 1 Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Menu Preset] and press the Set button (R). (A P101 [ UB Preset ] ) The [UB Preset] setting screen appears. MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 CANCEL...

  • Page 66: Synchronizing Time Code On Another Camera

    Synchronizing Time Code 4 Check the values and press the Set button on Another Camera (R). The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen. To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] This camera recorder is equipped with a time code button.

  • Page 67: Setting Zebra Pattern

    Setting Zebra Pattern Settings and Operation of the Camera Recorder 1 Set to Camera mode. When the luminance level range for displaying (A P18 [Operation Modes] ) zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified 2 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] as follows.

  • Page 68: Setting Spot Meter

    Setting Spot Meter Color of Frame Item Settings Indicating the The brightness of the object during shooting is Position displayed. Max & Min Displays the Max: Green This function is useful when setting video or stage brightness (%) Min: Yellow lighting or when specifying camera exposure.
  • Page 69 When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected When [Manual] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting A The brightness of the cursor position is when the button is pressed. displayed when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed.

  • Page 70: Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

    Viewing Recorded Videos Caution : During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and Immediately (Clip Review) [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review You can check (review) the last recorded video clip and return to “STBY” (recording standby) mode. on the screen.

  • Page 71: Splitting The Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)

    Splitting the Clips Freely Dual Rec (Clip Cutter Trig) If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default ([Slot Mode] is set to You can split the clips freely without having to stop “Series”), pressing the [REC] button starts recording during shooting.

  • Page 72: Start Recording

    Setting to Dual Rec Mode Memo : During recording in the Dual Rec mode, both the 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record card slot marks light up in red. Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Dual”. During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two (A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) cards with a different amount of remaining “DUAL”...

  • Page 73: Backup Rec

    Backup Rec Caution : To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is recommended that you start recording by The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use making use of two cards with the same capacity of the media in slot B for backup recording by and from the formatted state.
  • Page 74 1 Set [Main Menu] B [System] B 3 Start normal recording (normal recording into slot A) [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”. Press any of the [REC] buttons. (A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) Recording into the media in slot A starts. “BACKUP”...

  • Page 75: Special Recording

    Special Recording 5 Stop backup recording. Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Besides the normal recording mode, five special Rec] and press the Set button (R). recording methods are available in this camera (A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) recorder.

  • Page 76: Clip Continuous Rec

    1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”. Press [REC] Press [REC] Press [REC] (A P110 [ Rec Mode ] ) (Recording starts) (Recording resumes) (Recording resumes) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Press [REC] Press [REC] Press and hold [REC] Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”.

  • Page 77: Frame Rec

    Caution : 5 Pause recording. If the power is cut off due to low battery power, Press the [REC] button again to pause a proper clip may not be generated. recording. The display changes (“RRECC” When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B B “STBYC”...

  • Page 78: Interval Rec

    Interval Rec 1 Set [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. In normal recording, when the recording stops, the Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record image and accompanying data from the start till the Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”. end of the recording are recorded as one “clip”...
  • Page 79 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. (A P110 [ Rec Interval ] ) 4 Start recording. Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

  • Page 80: Variable Frame Rec

    Variable Frame Rec Memo : When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [AE Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth LEVEL SW] is set to “AE LEVEL/VFR”, you can slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording use the cross-shaped button (HI) to select the and playback, videos captured at normal speed frame rate during Variable Frame Rec.

  • Page 81: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips F [OIS/2] Button Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor. To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to Clips being selected are displayed with the Media mode. check mark. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in G [LOLUX/3] Button Camera mode to enter Media mode.
  • Page 82 Memo : Memo : Depends on the [Main Menu] B [System] B Clips appended with OK marks cannot be [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System], deleted on the camera recorder. [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings. When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record (A P109 [ System ] ) Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to (A P109 [ Frame &...

  • Page 83: Actions

    Detailed screen Actions * Items that are common with the Standard screen The action selection screen is displayed when the will not be described. Refer to “[Standard User 3 ([LOLUX/3]) button is pressed. screen] P 81”. You can perform the following operations. Item Description Select All Clips Selects all clips.

  • Page 84: Playing Back

    Playing back Memo : The object of action is the clip of the current slot Use the operation buttons on the side control panel being displayed. of the camera recorder to play back. [Selected Clips] cannot be performed if there are no selected (appended with check mark) clips.

  • Page 85: Deleting Clips

    Deleting Clips Time Code Playback Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Delete clip. Memo : The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI] output terminal.

  • Page 86: Appending/Deleting Ok Mark

    Appending/Deleting OK 3 Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press Mark the Set button (R). A screen to confirm deletion appears. You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips.

  • Page 87: Selecting And Performing Operations On Multiple Clips

    Selecting and Performing During Playback or Pause Screen Operations on Multiple 1 Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip playback. Clips If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail OK mark will be deleted.

  • Page 88: Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively

    Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 5 Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range. 1 Press the [LOLUX/3] button. The check marks change from magenta to 2 Select “Select Range” in the action green. selection screen, and press the Set button Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the (R).

  • Page 89: Basic Operations In Menu Screen

    Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button Displays the menu screen. The [Main Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default. During normal usage, [Main Menu] is Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites control panel of the camera recorder or on the LCD monitor to display the menu screen on the Menu] if the previous menu operation ended...

  • Page 90: Display And Description Of The Menu Screen

    Changing Setting Values Display and Description of the Menu Screen Selecting Menu Items A Menu Item to Change Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values F appears in a pop-up. B Operation Guide A Cursor Guide for the current operation buttons. Indicates the selected item.

  • Page 91: Text Input With Software Keyboard

    Text Input with Software Keyboard D Key Cursor Indicates the currently selected character or Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene item. Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to File]/[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name move the cursor. Prefix]. E Confirmation Buttons Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button [Scene File]/[Picture File] (R) to confirm the title.

  • Page 92: Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

    Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... TC/UB... Camera Function... TC Generator Bars TC Preset UB Preset Flicker Correction Drop Frame Flash Band Correction Shutter LCD/VF... AE Level Shooting Assist... AE Speed Marker Settings... ALC Limit Display Settings... Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) LCD + VF Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) VF Color...

  • Page 93: Camera Function Menu

    Camera Function Menu Caution : Flash band correction function is not available in any of the following cases. Menu screen for specifying operation settings When [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame” during shooting. When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “24p(HQ)” This item can only be selected in the Camera When in the Automatic Shutter mode or when mode.
  • Page 94 ALC Limit AE LEVEL SW For setting the maximum gain value of “ALC”, For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (HI) on the right side. which electrically boosts the sensitivity level AE LEVEL/VFR: according to the brightness automatically. Sets the number of frames during Variable [Setting Values: 24dB, R18dB, 12dB, 6dB] Frame Rec, and operates as the AE level setting Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

  • Page 95: User Switch Set Item

    User Switch Set Item Spot Meter For specifying the operation when any of the USER1 - USER7, LCD KEY▲/LCD KEY▶/LCD [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], KEY▼/LCD KEY◀ [LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Spot Meter”. By assigning one of the following functions to each (A P68 [Setting Spot Meter] ) of the [FOCUS ASSIST/1], [OIS/2], [LOLUX/3], [AE Max &...

  • Page 96: Camera Process Menu

    9 Hysteresis 9 Adjust... For setting the margin to maintain status when the For specifying the detailed settings of the contour face that is being tracked is lost. (detail). Set to “Fast” to select another object immediately (A P99 [Detail/Adjust Item] ) if the face on the screen is lost.
  • Page 97 9 Compress Level White Clip Compression amount increases when a larger For setting the point to apply white clip for input value is specified. video signals with a high luminance level. [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)] 108%: Applies white clip at the point where the Memo : luminance level is 108 %.
  • Page 98 Strong: Color Gain Enhances the effect of gradation compensation For adjusting the video signal color level. for object with wide dynamic range due to Increasing the value deepens the color. outdoor or strong backlight conditions. [Setting Values: -50 to +15, Off (R0)] Natural: Normal setting for wide dynamic range.

  • Page 99: Detail/Adjust Item

    Detail/Adjust Item V Frequency For specifying the correction frequency of the V/H Balance vertical contour. Set this according to the object. For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour Low: (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. Emphasizes the low frequency range. H+1 to H+4: Middle: Increasing the value enhances contour in the...

  • Page 100: White Balance Item

    Off: White Balance Item Does not change the [AWB Paint] (R value and Preset Temp. B value) settings after executing AWB (Auto White Balance). For setting the color temperature when the [WHT [Setting Values: ROn, Off] BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White FAW Paint Balance] P 55”.

  • Page 101: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF Menu TC Preset For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame). Item for specifying settings related to the LCD Display : Drop setting 02:02:25.20 monitor or viewfinder screen. : Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20 This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern UB Preset display, screen size, marker, and safety zone.

  • Page 102: Shooting Assist Item

    VF Bright 9 Type For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen. Increasing the value increases the brightness. ASSIST/1] button is pressed. [Setting Values: -10 to +10 (R 0)] (A P48 [Focus Assist Function] ) ACCU-Focus: VF Contrast Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus...

  • Page 103: Marker Settings Item

    Marker Settings Item 9 Safety Zone For setting the percentage of area that is to be For setting the marker and safety zone, which are deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the useful in helping you determine the angle of view boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect for the image according to the shooting purpose.
  • Page 104 Media Remain Date/Time For setting whether to display the remaining space For specifying whether to display the date and time of the recording SD card. in the display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder [Setting Values: ROn, Off] screen. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Memo : When the remaining space warning is Date Style...

  • Page 105: A/V Set Menu

    A/V Set Menu SD Aspect For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. Menu screen for video output and audio. Side Cut: Displays image with the left and right sides cut Video Set... off. For specifying video output-related settings.

  • Page 106: Audio Set Item

    Audio Set Item AGC Mode For setting whether to link the limiter operation of Input1 Mic Ref. [CH1] and [CH2]. For setting the reference input level when the Select “Link” to link or “Separate” to separate. [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC [Setting Values: Link, RSeparate] +48V”.
  • Page 107 Test Tone Monitor For specifying whether to output the audio test For setting the audio sound of the [x] terminal to signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR] [Setting Values: On, ROff] switch on the LCD monitor is set to “BOTH”. Mix: INPUT1/2 Wind Cut Outputs mixed sound (mixed sound of CH1 and...

  • Page 108: System Menu

    System Menu Auto Power Off For setting whether to turn off the power automatically when the camera recorder is not This menu screen allows system-related settings. operated for more than 5 minutes when the battery For specifying recording settings, formatting and is used.

  • Page 109: Record Set Item

    Time Zone 9 Format For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 the SD card when [System] is set to “HD”. minutes. [Setting Values: UTC-00:30-UTC-12:00, UTC, [Setting Values: RQuickTime(MPEG2), UTC+14:00-UTC+00:30 (in 30 min increments)] MP4(MPEG2), AVCHD] (Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E...
  • Page 110 9 SD Aspect Memo : When [Slot Mode] is set to “Backup”, this item is For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System] is set to “SD”. fixed at “Normal”. [Setting Values: R16:9, 4:3] [Variable Frame Rate] is enabled when [Resolution] is set to “1920x1080”...
  • Page 111 Slot Mode Time Stamp For setting the operation of the card slot. For setting whether to display shooting date/time Series: information in the recorded video. Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Dual: Memo : Mode that activates the two slots at the same The date/time display style can be changed in time.

  • Page 112: Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)

    Adding/Editing Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu Frequently Used Menu 1 Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. Items (Favorites Menu) 2 Select the menu or submenu item to add. You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).

  • Page 113: Editing Favorites Menu

    Editing Favorites Menu 4 Press the [OIS/2] button. You can delete or change the order of the items A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of added to [Favorites Menu]. the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen.
  • Page 114 Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move Menu] and press the Set button (R). The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears. DISPLAY MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL FOCUS ASSIST/1...
  • Page 115 6 Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R). Memo : Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save & Exit]. To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving].

  • Page 116: Display Screen In Camera Mode

    Display Screen in Camera A OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended. Mode (A P86 [Appending/Deleting OK Mark] ) B Voltage/Battery Power Displays the current status of the power supply Display 0 screen in use. This screen displays the event. It is also used to (A P30 [Power Status Display] ) display warnings only.
  • Page 117 D Frame rate H Volume Operation Indicator Displayed as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, Displayed when there are changes made to the yy: playback frame rate) only when [Rec Mode] volume of the headphone, speaker (0 to 15), and the values of LCD BRIGHT, PEAKING (-10 is set to “Variable Frame”.
  • Page 118 L Shutter P ND Filter Position The current shutter speed is displayed when Displays the current ND filter position. the shutter is set to “On”. Memo : (A P93 [ Shutter ] ) This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B a is displayed when the [FULL AUTO] switch [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [ND Filter] is is set to “ON”...
  • Page 119 T Date/Time Display V Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display Displays the current date and time. Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data. Memo : Example of time code display: The date/time display style can be specified in [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 B [Date Style]/[Time Style].
  • Page 120 Y Media Status Memo : ---- : No card found in the selected This item is not displayed when [Slot Mode] is slot set to “Series”. STBY : Recording standby This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B : Recording RREC [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media REVIEW...

  • Page 121: Display Screen In Media Mode

    Display Screen in Media A Media Displays the media slot (A or B) of the Mode currently played clip. z appears when the write-protect switch of the SD card is set. Media Display 0 Screen B Voltage/Battery Power This screen displays the media status or event. It Displays the current status of the power supply is also used to display warnings only.
  • Page 122 H Information Display J Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display Use the [AE LOCK/4] button to switch between Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data. camera information display, GPS display and Example of time code display: turning off the display.

  • Page 123: Status Screen

    Status Screen Audio Screen For checking the settings related to audio input. (A P106 [Audio Set Item] ) For checking the settings of the camera recorder. Camera 1 Screen/Camera 2 Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. Audio Level Screen For checking audio related information such as microphone volume level.

  • Page 124: Marker And Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)

    Marker and Safety Zone Color Bar Output Displays (Camera Mode Color bars can be output on this camera recorder. Only) Memo : The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output. The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the (A P107 [ Test Tone ] ) image according to the shooting purpose.

  • Page 125: Adjusting Color Matrix

    Adjusting Color Matrix 3 Adjust Saturation. Press the cross-shaped button (I) to move the cursor to Saturation. The color matrix of the camera recorder can be Each of the colors changes in the direction adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. indicated by the arrow on the vector scope.

  • Page 126: Configuring Setup Files

    Configuring Setup Files Saving Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. The menu settings can be stored on the camera Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] recorder or an SD card by saving them as a setup and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 127: Loading A Setup File

    Loading a Setup File 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P108 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 128: Deleting Setup Files

    Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P108 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Delete File] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button (R).

  • Page 129: Managing/Editing Clips On A Pc

    For details on how to install the application software, refer to the [User's Guide] of the [JVC Disconnecting ProHD Clip Manager] inside the supplied disc. Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB cable from the camera recorder.

  • Page 130: Connecting External Monitor

    Connecting External When your PC cannot recognize the SD card Monitor Confirm and update the OS of your PC. Description To output live or playback video images and Windows XP/ Necessary to update to SP2 audio sound to an external monitor, select the Windows XP SP1 or higher.

  • Page 131: Connecting The Headphone

    Connecting the * When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”, only SD-SDI signals are output. Headphone (A P109 [ System ] ) * To display the menu screen or display screen on an external monitor, set [A/V Set] B [Video Set] Audio output from the [x] terminal can be B [Display On TV] to “On”.

  • Page 132: Connecting Wired Remote Control

    Connecting Wired Remote Control The functions of the camera recorder can be configured using a wired remote control. Memo : When the switches of the camera recorder and remote control unit are operated at the same time, the switch operation of the remote control unit takes priority over that of the camera recorder.

  • Page 133: Error Messages And Actions

    * The warning tone sounds and the TURN BACK ON If the error persists, consult tally lamp blinks twice every LATER your nearest JVC dealer. second. FAN STOP The fan stopped running. Please consult your nearest DETECTED The power turns off JVC dealer.
  • Page 134 Error Message Thumbnail Status Action Screen Display Screen Dedicated Screen － LOST MEDIA Card is removed while recording Restore the card using this INFO [*] is in progress. camera recorder. Card is removed while (A P42 [Restoring the SD formatting is in progress. Card] ) Card is removed while restoring is in progress.

  • Page 135: Tally Lamp

    Tally Lamp The tally lamp start blinking when the remaining space on the SD card is running out during recording, or when the battery power is running low. Blinking Mode Remaining Battery Power/SD Card Space Blinks slowly Battery power is low (once every second) Remaining recording time on SD card is less than 3 minutes (during recording)

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Action Power does not turn on. Is the AC adapter properly connected? Is the battery charged? Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.
  • Page 137 Symptom Action The time code and user’s bit Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit are not displayed. may not be displayed depending to the type of display. Is [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB] set to “Off”? To display the time code and user’s bit, set it to “TC”...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications Lens Section Item Description General Lens Fujinon F1.6, 23x, f=4.1 mm to 94.3 mm Item Description (35 mm conversion: 29 mm to 667 mm) Power DC 12 V Filter diameter Φ72 mm Power Approx. 10.2 W consumption (during recording with backlight set to [STANDARD] while the Camera Section viewfinder is in use)
  • Page 139 Accessories Video/Audio Accessories Item Description Warranty Card (U model only) Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD Instructions card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) Document and Software Disc HD mode (MOV/MP4: MPEG-2) AC Adapter Video QuickTime File Format (For Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) recording file Final Cut Pro)/MP4 File Format Battery...
  • Page 140 Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) 415.5 269.5 (HOOD) 345.5 402.5 * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.

  • Page 141: Index

    Index AC adapter .......... 29, 30 Picture file ..........126 Action ............83 Picture quality setting ......... 59 Aspect ratio ..........46 Power ..........30, 31 Auto power off ........... 31 Pre rec ............75 Preset zoom ..........47 Backup rec ..........73 Push auto focus .........
  • Page 144 LST1424-001C © 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

This manual is also suitable for:

Gy-hm600u

Table of Contents