GAIN DOWN 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.
Introduction FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE...
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In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance. WARNING–THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This unit is designed for professional use only. Length...
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(Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in...
Introduction Safety Precautions (continued) Place of storage and use Avoid storing or using the unit in the following places. Failure to do so may lead to malfunction or breakdown. ● Extremely hot or cold places beyond the allowable temperature for operation (-5 f to 40 f) ●...
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Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein. Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan, Limited ist: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH 2,5 m Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Deutschland...
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Landesgesetzgebung Strafen ausgesprochen werden. (Geschäftskunden) Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen möchten, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Webseite http://www.jvc.eu, um Informationen zur Rücknahme des Produkts zu erhalten. [Andere Länder außerhalb der Europäischen Union] Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen möchten, halten Sie...
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Alle Warnungen auf dem Produkt sowie in der Betriebsanleitung sind unbedingt zu beachten. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker dieses Systems aus der Steckdose, bevor Sie das Gerät reinigen. Benutzen Sie keine Flüssigreiniger und keine Sprühreiniger. Verwenden Sie zum Reinigen lediglich ein leicht angefeuchtetes Tuch. Benutzen Sie keine Zubehörteile, die nicht vom Hersteller empfohlenen werden;...
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Introduction Sicherheitsvorkehrungen (Fortsetzung) ACHTUNG 1) Nehmen Sie nicht die Frontabdeckung ab. 2) Falls sich die Frontabdeckung lösen sollte, setzen Sie sie sofort wieder auf. Lager- und Verwendungsort: Vermeiden Sie, den Gerät an folgenden Plätzen zu lagern oder zu verwenden. Eine Missachtung kann zu einem Fehler oder einer Störung führen.
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Precautions for Proper Use To prolong the service life of the RM-HP790DU/RM- HP790DE, do not use it or store it in the following places. ● A place subject to extremely high or low temperatures. ● A place subject to excessive vibration. ●...
Introduction Names of Parts Front panel TALLY CALL FULL AUTO BARS INTERCOM LEVEL Intercom connector Connect the intercom headset to this connector. (A Page 14 [Intercom]) [INTERCOM LEVEL] control Use this knob to adjust the intercom earphone volume. [TALLY] lamp This lamp lights when a signal is input to the [TALLY] terminals B on the rear panel.
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[GAIN-VARIABLE] control with ON/OFF button* When the button is pressed, the Variable Gain mode is switched ON and OFF alternately. The [GAIN] light M is turned on when the Variable Gain mode is ON . When the [GAIN] mode is set to VARIABLE , the Gain value can be varied from 0.1dB (or 1.0dB) to 18dB in 0.1dB (or 1.0dB) steps.
Introduction Names of Parts (continued) Rear panel RM-HP790DU TALLY INTERCOM AC H IN AC120V 60Hz RM-HP790DE TALLY INTERCOM AC H IN 230V H 50Hz [ACHIN] Connector Connect this socket to a commercial power supply outlet using the power cord provided. [TALLY] Terminals These terminals input the tally control signals.
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[CAMERA CABLE] Connector (26-pin) Connect the optionally available camera cables to the camera. Camera Cable (Optional) The VC-P110 series camera cables that can be used to connect a camera to the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE are available in four lengths as listed below. VC-P110 : 5 meters VC-P112...
Connection Example of Basic Connection Standard connection of the RM-HP790DU/ RM-HP790DE (Connection of a single unit) When the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE is connected to a camera. Memo : ● When the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE is connected to a camera, a local remote controller cannot be connected to the camera. * 1 When connect the remote control unit cable to the [REMOTE] connector, please be careful to the following points.
Example of Connection with 2 Units Standard connection of RM-HP790DU (Connection of 2 units) Memo : ● When the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE is connected to a camera, a local remote controller cannot be connected to the camera. * 1 When connect the remote control unit cable to the [REMOTE] connector, please be careful to the following points. ●...
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Connection Example of Connection with 2 Units (continued) Standard connection of RM-HP790DE (Connection of 2 units) Memo : ● When the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE is connected to a camera, a local remote controller cannot be connected to the camera. * 1 When connect the remote control unit cable to the [REMOTE] connector, please be careful to the following points. ●...
Rack Mounting Mount this unit to the EIA rack. Remove the screws A on the four stands at the bottom Remove the stands. Mount the unit to the rack using the screws B Secure to the rack with the optional screws x4 (M5 x 10 mm) Rack mount bracket Memo : ●...
Preparations and Main Functions Camera Cable Length Setup Cable length setup is required when a camera is connected to the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE for the first time or when the camera cable length is changed. The cable length setup value is stored in the memory inside the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE and is held even after it is turned OFF.
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Adjusting the H PHASE Press and hold the [MENU] button for about 3 seconds until the LCD display shows the menu display Cursor 1: GENLOCK 2: CABLE Ensure that the cursor ( ) is located on 1: GENLOCK , then press the control knob to display 1A: SD H PHASE or 1B: HD H PHASE Setting Item...
*1 If tally and intercom settings (for changing model from DU to DE or vice versa) are required, the setting of the internal circuitry should be changed; consult the nearest JVC-authorized service agent. (The modifications and adjustments will be carried out with charge.)
Function Buttons Up to four of the functions listed at the bottom of this page can be assigned to function buttons [F1] to [F4] so that each function can be switched on or off by pressing the corresponding button. (For the assignment of functions: A Page 25 [FUNC1] to [FUNC4] in the [OPERATION Menu].) Example of factory setting [F1] button...
Camera Adjustments Shutter Speed Adjustment Turning the [SHUTTER] control knob can vary the shutter speed of the camera. The LCD display shows the shutter speed during the adjustment operation. Memo : ● When the FAS (Full Auto Shooting) is ON, the shutter speed becomes EEI.
Gain Adjustment When the illumination of the object is insufficient, the electrical gain can be boosted as described below. Memo : ● When the [FULL AUTO] or [ALC + EEI] is ON, the gain becomes ALC. However, the Gain is Lolux in the Lolux mode.
Camera Adjustments White Balance Adjustment Since color temperature varies depending on the light source, the white balance should be adjusted whenever the main light source illuminating the object being shot changes. AUTO white balance adjustment (Auto Set) Press the [W. BAL] switch to select memory B or A Press the [WHITE-AUTO] button to start the auto white balance adjustment of the camera within a second ●...
Menu Operation Flow of Menus The menus displayed on the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE are provided in the form shown below. Category Item 1: GENLOCK Page 21) 1A: SD H PHASE 1B: HD H PHASE 1C: SC COARSE 1D: SC FINE 1Z: BACK 2: CABLE Page 21) 2A: LENGTH...
Menu Operation Menu Setup Method Each menu is displayed on the LCD display and can be set up using the [MENU] button and the control knob. The values set in the [4: PROCESS] and [5: OPERATION] menus can be saved in files A, B, C and D. Example of changing the camera cable length from 20 m to 100 m FULL AUTO...
GENLOCK Menu This menu is used to set the camera cable length to the length actually used. (A Page 12 [Adjustments for Genlock Operation]) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values 1A SD H PHASE -128 to 0 to 127 1B HD H PHASE -1024 to 0 to 1023 Adjustment of the Horizontal sync phase of genlocking.
Menu Operation FILE Menu The values set with the menu and applied to the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE can be saved in four files named A, B, C and D. FULL AUTO SHUTTER +0 dB BARS GAIN [MENU] button LCD display Press and hold the [MENU] button for 3 seconds until the LCD display shows the menu display The cursor ( ) indicates that the item being pointed to can be varied.
PROCESS Menu This menu sets the functions built into the camera. * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Memo : ● Functions not available on the camera cannot be controlled from this unit. Item Setting Values 4A DETAIL 4B DETAIL LEVEL -10 to NORMAL to 10 (21 steps) 4C DETAIL V/H...
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Menu Operation PROCESS Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values GAMMA 4K GAMMA LEVEL -10 to NORMAL to 10 Adjusts the gamma correction level. BLACK NORMAL STRETCH COMPRESS 4M ASPECT RATIO 16:9 LETTER 4N DNR 4O DNR LEVEL MIDDLE HIGH...
OPERATION Menu This menu sets the functions built into the RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE. * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values 5A SHUTTER STEP VARIABLE 5B V. GAIN STEP 1.0 dB 0.1 dB 5C V. GAIN MAX 9.0 dB 12.0 dB 18.0 dB 5D GAIN LOW...
Menu Operation LCD MODE Menu This menu sets up the LCD display. * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Setting Values 6A CONTRAST -5 to NORMAL to 5 6B BACKLIGHT BACK SYSTEM Menu This menu performs setting regarding System. * Default values are indicated in bold characters.
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If you want to reset the values, turn the [SHUTTER] control knob to move the cursor ( ) to EXECUTE NOW INITIALIZING and JUST A MOMENT will be displayed during SYSTEM RESET. 7A: SYSTEM RESET EXECUTE NOW INITIALIZING JUST A MOMENT Press the [SHUTTER] control knob to reset the values you have set to the initial values and return to the normal display...
General Warning Messages To prevent operational errors, the LCD display shows one of the following warning messages when an erroneous operation is performed. Displayed Message INVALID ENTRY The gain is set to the Lolux mode. GAIN : LOLUX INVALID ENTRY The [FULL AUTO] button is ON.
Operable Camera Features Function IRIS AUTO IRIS AI LEVEL MANUAL IRIS IRIS LEVEL MASTER BLACK WHITE MODE MANUAL PRESET AUTO1 AUTO2 AUTO WHITE MANUAL LEVEL R, B WHITE PAINT R, B GAIN -3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 15 dB...
General Operation of Connected Camera When RM-HP790DU/RM-HP790DE is connected to a camera, all features that are available on RM-HP790DU/RM- HP790DE can only be controlled by RM-HP790DU/RM- HP790DE, and control of these features using the camera is disabled. Switches on the camera that are disabled, as well as disabled menu items are as follows.
If it is required to use the [TALLY] input in the contact supply mode, the setting of the internal circuitry should be changed ; consult the nearest JVC-authorized service agent. ● Is the Studio cable of KA-M790G pulled out or loose? hConnect the cable properly.
General Specifications Output Signals : 1 V (p-p), 75 K, 1 output Composite video signal R/G/B signals : 0.7 V (p-p), 75 K, x1 each (without sync) signals : 1 V (p-p), 75 K : 0.7 V (p-p), 75 K : 0.7 V (p-p), 75 K (75% color bar) Intercom...
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General Input Voltage RM-HP790DU : AC 120V, 60 Hz RM-HP790DE : AC 230V, 50 Hz Power Consumption (Consumed current) RM-HP790DU : 80 W (GY-HM790 series+KA-M790G+ VF-HP790G+RM-LP25U+Headset) RM-HP790DE : 0.4 A (GY-HM790 series+KA-M790G+ VF-HP790G+RM-LP25U+Headset) Mass : Approx. 5.5 kg Allowable operating temperature : -5 f to 40 f (23 J to 104 J) Allowable storage temperature : -20 f to 60 f (-4 J to 140 J)
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