. 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HC550U/GY-HC550E/ GY-HC500U/GY-HC500E/GY-HC500SPCU INSTRUCTIONS . . Wireless LAN antenna is not included in GY-HC500U/GY-HC500E/GY-HC500SPCU. 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. You can also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.
FOR USA These are general Important Safety Instructions and certain items may not apply to all appliances. Important Safety Instructions 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
POUR LES ÉTATS-UNIS Ces informations sont des CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES et certains points peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à tous les appareils. CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Lire ces instructions. Conserver ces instructions. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements. Respecter toutes les instructions. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau. Ne nettoyer qu’avec un chiffon sec. Ne pas boucher les ouvertures de ventilation.
Safety Precautions POUR CANADA FOR USA AND CANADA ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME. 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.
Introduction Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Model Number: GY-HC550U GY-HC500U GY-HC500SPCU JVC Trade Name: JVCKENWOOD USA Responsible Corporation party: 500 Valley Road, Address: Suite 203 Wayne, NJ 07470 973-317-5000 Telephone Number: Déclaration de conformité du fournisseur GY-HC550U Numéro de GY-HC500U modèle : GY-HC500SPCU Nom de marque : JVC JVCKENWOOD USA Personne Corporation responsable : 500 Valley Road, Adresse : Suite 203 Wayne, NJ 07470 973-317-5000 Numéro de téléphone : This device comp
CAUTION: Attention: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Remove the mains plug immediately if the camera functions abnormally. La prise secteur doit être opérationnelle. Débranchez immédiatement la fiche secteur si le caméscope ne fonctionne pas normalement. Introduction . . WARNING: Avertissement: The battery pack, the camera with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Si le matériel est installé dans un coffret ou sur une étagère, s’assurer qu’il y a un espace suffisant sur tous les côtés pour permettre la ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") ou plus sur les deux côtés, au dessus et à l’arrière). Ne pas boucher les orifices de ventilation. (Si les orifices de ventilation sont bouchés par un journal, un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas s’éliminer.) Aucune source à flamme nue, telle que des bougies allumées, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
GY-HC550U Radio Frequency Energy Safety Information Warning The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure. 0 While transmitting, always keep the antenna and the radio at least 5 cm (1-31/32”) from your body or face, as well as from any bystanders. 0 To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna (with antenna holder).
GY-HC550U Introduction For indoor use only (5150-5250 MHz) in Canada Pour usage intérieur seulement (5150-5250 MHz) au Canada There are legal restrictions on the use and outdoor use depending on the country and region. Please be careful not to violate the law. Il existe des restrictions légales concernant l’utilisation générale et extérieure en fonction du pays et de la région. Veillez à respecter la loi.
GY-HC550U Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisé ou utilisé en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: A This device may not cause interference. B This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. Introduction If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or contact the local dealers in your area. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
GY-HC550E and GY-HC500E Battery Pack The European representative of JVCKENWOOD Corporation is: Die europäische Vertretung für die JVCKENWOOD Corporation ist: JVCKENWOOD Deutschland GmbH Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 61118 Bad Vilbel GERMANY . GY-HC500E Dear customer, this apparatus is in compliance with the valid European Directive and the relevant standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
o Para Brasil Introduction Informação sobre eliminação de baterias Este produto não deverá ser eliminado como lixo doméstico em geral. Devolva a bateria velha ao comerciante ou para a rede autorizada, para que seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador. A reciclagem e eliminação de lixo em uma maneira adequada, ajudarão para preservar recursos, prevenindo, ao mesmo tempo, contra efeitos prejudiciais sobre a nossa saúde e o meio ambiente. . Empurre .
Contents Introduction Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use ............. 33 Adjusting the Grip Belt ................................. 33 Attaching the External Microphone (Sold Separately) .................................................. 33 Opening/Closing the Lens Cover ................. 33 Attaching the Tripod (Sold Separately) ........ 33 Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas (Supplied) A ............................................ 34 Attaching/Detaching the Hood .....................
Playback Introduction Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 97 Thumbnail Screen ........................................ 97 Actions ......................................................... 99 Playing back .............................................. 100 Deleting Clips ................................................ 102 Appending/Deleting OK Mark ........................ 103 Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips ......................................................
Others Error Messages and Actions ......................... 248 List of FTP Transfer Errors ......................... 249 List of Live Streaming Error Displays ......... 251 List of Layout Import Error Displays A L ................................................................... 252 List of Sportzcast Connection Error Displays L ............................................................ 252 Blinking of the Tally Lamp .......................... 253 Warning Tone .........................................
Main Features 1" CMOS sensor and new 4K 20x lens for high-quality recording Introduction Comes with a 1" CMOS sensor that delivers high resolution and an excellent S/N ratio. At the same time, a new 4K 20x lens with a good balance in viewing angle, image quality and magnification is employed to reduce the occurrence of aberrations, thereby achieving premium-quality 4K recording with high sensitivity and low noise.
Double SD card slots for series/dual recordings FTP feature that supports automatic upload Clips stored in the recording media can be automatically uploaded to the FTP server while recording is in progress. Also, FTP transfer continues without stopping during live streaming and Return over IP Caution : Describes precautions concerning the operation of this product. Memo : Describes reference information, such as functions and usage restrictions of this product.
Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations Introduction o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°F) and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CMOS elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance) SDHC/SDXC Cards o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as “SD card” or “recording media” in this manual. o This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. o If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded.
Encryption in Network Connection o Wireless LAN connections make use of an encryption function. This encryption is designed for commerciallysold equipment, and it cannot be altered. Introduction LCD Monitor and Viewfinder o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black or bright spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. This is not a malfunction. These spots will not be recorded.
Rebooting Others o Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires. o Hot air may be discharged from the vents depending on the condition of use. This is not a malfunction. o Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.
Operation Modes This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and Remote Edit mode. .
Operation Mode Camera Mode Description 0 This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on. 0 Camera images are output to the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable Media Mode 0 This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the recording media. 0 When a playable recording media is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Names of Parts X W I Introduction A B H C G V U T S J K L D M R N O Q P . o Bottom E F . A Shoe For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
Introduction S Hood Release Button (A P34 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] ) T External Microphone Cable Clamp (A P33 [Attaching the External Microphone (Sold Separately)] ) U [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-pin x 2) (A P33 [Attaching the External Microphone (Sold Separately)] ) V Shoulder Belt Mount (x2) For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately). Caution : 0 Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.
Side Control Panel I [WHT BAL] White Balance Auto/Manual Selection Button / [B/A/PRESET] Selection Switch (A P69 [Adjusting the White Balance] ) J [y] One Push Auto White Balance Button V X b Z W U a Y T S R Introduction A B Q C . D E F G P O N H I J KL M A [FOCUS AUTO/MANU] Focus Switch (A P60 [Focus Operation] ) B [ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range.
Z [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button For switching the focus assist function ON or OFF. (A P61 [Focus Assist Function] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P46 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) a [MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button 0 Displays the menu screen during Camera mode. 0 Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when the [MENU/THUMB] button is pressed and held down while the menu screen is displayed.
Rear Terminal Introduction A B C D E F OPEN BATTERY BATTERIE: 7.2V . O N M L K J I G H A SD Card Cover B Card Slot A C [SLOT SEL] Button For switching the active card slot during shooting and playback. D [BATT.RELEASE] Button (A P35 [Removing the Battery] ) 30 Names of Parts E Card Slot B F [EXT.SLOT] SSD Media Adapter (sold separately) such as KA-MC100 can be inserted into the slot.
LCD Monitor A K JI H CH1 CH2 INT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC MIC +48V LCD BRIGHT G MONITOR CH1 BOTH CH2 PEAKING DISPLAY STATUS CH1 CH2 B CD E F .
Basic System Diagram . Shoulder Belt Introduction Headphone Microphone Wireless Microphone Receiver GY-HC550/GY-HC500 [INPUT1]/ [INPUT2] [x] [AUX] Monitor [TC] GY-HC550/GY-HC500 [SDI OUT] Wireless LAN Antenna A [HDMI] Battery (BN-VC296G) SDI Cable BNC HDMI Cable Monitor USB Network Adapter [HOST] Battery Charger (AA-VC2) [DC] SSD Media Adapter (KA-MC100) [EXT.SLOT] H.
Settings and Adjustments Before Use Adjusting the Grip Belt Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. Opening/Closing the Lens Cover Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or close the lens cover. Before shooting, open the lens cover. When this camera recorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. Preparations Lens cover switch . . Caution : 0 If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting in injuries or malfunction.
Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas (Supplied) A Attach the wireless LAN antenna by turning it in the clockwise direction. Hold the base while attaching the antenna. Attaching/Detaching the Hood Attaching the Hood Align the markings on the camera recorder and hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked. Preparations . Detaching the Hood . Caution : 0 Applying force to the wireless LAN antenna or yanking it may damage the antenna so please use caution when using the antenna.
Power Supply [POWER/CHARGE] Lamp Charge Level during “POWER.
Estimated Charging and Continuous Operating Times Preparations o Charging time BN-VC296G (accessory): Approx. 5 hours * When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “OFF” Memo : 0 If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged. 0 It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
Power Status Display Menu Screen (A P108 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Description Currently powered by a battery. When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and “RES” (yellow) is displayed. Memo : 0 You can set the display using [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Battery]. (A P130 [ Battery ] ) Acquisition of battery information may fail if a genuine battery is not used.
Turning On/Off the Power Turning On the Power Preparations . 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “ON”. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting. Memo : 0 The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode when the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “ON”. Use the [MODE] button at the side of the camera recorder to switch mode. (A P24 [Operation Modes] ) 0 The camera recorder behaves as follows when an AC adapter is connected.
Initial Settings When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears. Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Date/ Time] screen. All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete. Memo : 0 The menus and messages on the screen of the LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the selected language. 2 Select a language using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 0 For U models Preparations . 0 For E models Changing the Time after Initial Setting Setting the Date/Time (A P155 [ Date/Time ] ) 1 Select [System] B [Date/Time]. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 2 Set the date and time. A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and select the setting item. B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK). 3 Press the Set button (R) after setting is complete.
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode (A P172 [Display Screen in Media Mode] ) 0 This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode. 0 The display switches with every press of the You can display the camera status, recording media information, zebra pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen during shooting.
Remote Edit Mode Screen Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current This is a mode for accessing the page for editing the metadata that is recorded in a clip via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. (A P196 [ Clip Metadata ] ) settings. 0 To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. 0 Press the [STATUS] button again to return to the normal screen.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Monitor 3 You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 2 LCD BRIGHT PEAKING Tilt 90 degrees downward Normal LCD DISPLAY Tilt 180 degrees upward Preparations Inverted LCD 1 . .
Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Brightness Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 0 The [+] button brightens the monitor and the [-] button darkens it. 0 Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings. 0 During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions.
Adjusting the Brightness Use the [VF Bright] menu to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen. 0 Adjust using [LCD/VF]B[VF Bright]. (A P127 [ VF Bright ] ) 0 Increasing the value increases the brightness. [Setting Values: +10 to -10] (Default value: 0) Preparations Adjusting the Contour Use the [PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour of the viewfinder screen. The contour of the LCD monitor will also be adjusted.
Assignment of Functions to User Buttons EXP.FOCUS/9 You can assign functions to the following buttons and use them as user buttons. By assigning functions to the buttons, the usability of the camera recorder can be enhanced. Perform settings in the menu items corresponding to each button. Preparations Button [FOCUS ASSIST/1] Button [OIS/2] Button [ONLINE/3] Button [AE LOCK/4] Button [ZEBRA/5] Button [MARKER/6] Button [USER7] Button [USER8] Button [EXP.
Tally Lamp and LED This is the indicator lamp for recording, warning and network. The operation changes according to the menu settings. * Set using [System] B [Tally Lamp]/[NETWORK LED]/[STATUS LED].
Recording Media Usable SSD Media Preparations This camera recorder saves recorded audio sound and videos except those in “4K EXT (SSD)” or “HD EXT(SSD)” quality to the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. Audio sound and videos in “4K EXT (SSD)” and “HD EXT(SSD)” will be recorded to the SSD media (sold separately) in the KA-MC100 SSD Media Adapter (sold separately) that is inserted into the [EXT.SLOT].
System Format Resolution * SDXC (Unit: minute) Memo : 0 If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded. 0 For each file format, up to 600 clips can be recorded to one SD card on this camera recorder.
Inserting an SD Card This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and playback. Removing the SD Card 1 Check that the SD card to be removed is not being accessed (status indicator of the card slot lights up in red). 2 Open the SD card cover. 3 Push the SD card and remove it from the slot. 4 Close the SD card cover. Preparations . 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Insert an SD card into the slot with the notched corner of the card on the right.
Switching the SD cards Inserting the SSD Media Adapter This unit is equipped with an [EXT.SLOT] for recording and playing back video and audio in the “4K EXT (SSD)” and “HD EXT(SSD)” modes. When any of the following recording media (SD card or SSD media) is inserted, [!FORMAT] appears in the remaining level display area. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.
5 Formatting starts. 2 Select the recording media to be restored and press the Set button (R). 2 Formatting... Preparations . 6 Formatting is complete. When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen. Memo : 0 The menu cannot be operated while formatting is in progress, but recording is possible to the slot where formatting is not executed. 0 Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.
Clips Recorded to Recording Media Example: QuickTime Folders Created in the Recording Media AB C G 00 01 The captured image is recorded into different folders according to the [Format] settings. 0 Other than MXF (MPEG2): [DCIM] 0 MXF (MPEG2): [PRIVATE]A Memo : 0 By formatting (initializing) the recording media from the [Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System] settings will be generated.
About the Operation Lock Feature (KEYLOCK) You can use this feature to prevent erroneous camera operation. Preparations . 1 Set the [KEYLOCK] switch to “ON”. 0 The operation lock turns on, and an operation lock icon (r) appears on the display screen. 0 The operation lock function is turned off when the [KEYLOCK] switch is set to “OFF”. Memo : 0 The operation lock feature is only valid in the Camera mode.
Basic Shooting Procedures Shooting Setting up 4 4 2 . 1 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. (A P35 [Power Supply] ) 2 Insert the recording media. (A P48 [Recording Media] ) 3 Turn on the power of the camera recorder. Setting the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “ON” starts up the camera recorder in the Camera mode to enable shooting. 4 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format You can select the definition of the recorded videos, file format for recording/playback, and the video recording format on this camera recorder. Setting the Record Format Menu Shooting 1 Set [System], [Format], [Resolution], [Frame Rate] and [Bit Rate] in [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format]. 2 Set each of the items.
Selecting a Video Format The selectable [Frame Rate]/[Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [System]/[Format]/ [Resolution]. List of Formats The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder. o When [System] is set to “4K EXT (SSD)” o When [System] is set to “4K” W Format QuickTime (H.
o When [System] is set to “High-Speed” W Format QuickTime (H.264) Record Format W W Frame Resolution Rate 1920x1080 120/60p, 100/50p 120/30p, 100/25p, 120/24p W Bit Rate W Format 70M (XHQ), QuickTime (H.264) 50M (XHQ), 50M (XHQ) 50M (XHQ), 50M (XHQ), 35M (UHQ) Shooting Memo : 0 [Rec Mode] is fixed at “Normal”. 0 [Slot Mode] is fixed at “Series”. 0 The following functions cannot be used when High-Speed is selected.
Zoom Operation Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip 1 Press the zoom lever to zoom. 0 The zoom speed changes according to the extent the zoom lever is being pushed. 0 Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when “W” is pressed. 0 Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when “T” is pressed. Using the Zoom Lever at the Handle 1 Set the [FIX/VAR/OFF] zoom speed switch to “FIX” or “VAR”.
Focus Operation Adjusting Focus Automatically Shooting 1 Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU] switch to “AUTO”. The auto focus icon e appears on the screen. Memo : 0 When [Camera Function] B [Focus] B [AF Assist] is configured to “Direction”, it is possible to move the auto focus point by turning the focus ring. (A P115 [ AF Assist ] ) 0 The AF area can be configured in [Camera Function] B [Focus] B [AF Area]. Selecting “Multi” displays a “Multi” icon, while selecting “Wide” shows a “Wide” icon.
AF Assist Function MF Assist Function This function activates AF operation for a short interval when the focus ring is turned during MF. 0 Set [Camera Function] B [Focus] B [MF Assist]. 0 On: Turning the focus ring during MF activates AF for a short interval after the operation, after which the camera recorder returns to the MF mode. 0 When the [F.ASSIST/1] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. This enables easy and accurate focusing.
Expanded Focus Function You can magnify the preferred area by pressing the [EXP.FOCUS/9] button; doing so enables precise focus to be established easily. * You can also use the user button assigned with the “Expanded Focus” function instead of the [EXP.FOCUS/9] button. (A P46 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) (A P116 [USER1 to USER9, USER10 ▲, USER11 ▼, USER12 ◀, USER13 ▶] ) Shooting 1 Press the [EXP.FOCUS/9] button. 0 The center area of the screen is enlarged for the first time.
Detection Frame (Orange) Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons 1 Hold down the user button that is assigned with “Face Detection”. 0 The camera recorder will enter face selection mode and the face detection icon (q) will blink. 0 An orange frame will appear on the face of the person nearest to the center of the screen. Blue frames will appear on the faces of others. Detection Frame (Orange) Shooting 1 Assign the “Face Detection” function to any of the user buttons.
Adjusting the Brightness Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object. Adjusting the Brightness Automatically: Automatic Brightness Adjustment (AE) Mode Shooting Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter are automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object to maintain optimum brightness.
Adjusting the Iris Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the brightness of the subject. Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode Memo : 0 Setting the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Full Auto mode also activates the Auto Iris mode. In this case, the Gain, Shutter and White Balance also enter into Auto mode forcibly. 0 The iris open/close limit can be set in [Camera Function] B [Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)][Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)] during Auto Iris.
Setting the Gain This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting conditions. Manual Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching) 1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “OFF”.
Setting the Electronic Shutter You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically. Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) Memo : 0 Setting the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter the Full Auto mode also activates the Automatic Shutter mode. In this case, the Iris, Gain and White Balance also enter into Auto mode forcibly.
After the shutter speed indication turns white, the setting value can be changed using the crossshaped button (JK). o For “Step” Frame Rate 60p, 50p, 120/60p, 100/50p, 60i, 50i, 24p 120/30p, 100/25p 30p 25p 120/24p 1/10000 c c c c c 1/4000 c c c c c 1/2000 c c c c c 1/1000 c c c c c 1/500 c c c c c 1/250 c c c c c 1/120 c* c c c c 1/100 c* c c c 1/60 c* c c 1/50 c* c 1/48 c* 1/30 c 1/25 c 1/24 c 1/15 c 1/12.5 c 1/12 c 1/7.5 c 1/6.
Adjusting the White Balance Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions. As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes. FAW Paint Adjustment GAIN WHT BAL L M H SHUTTER B A PRESET You can fine-adjust the white balance that was automatically adjusted.
3 Press the Set button (R). Returns to the [White Balance] screen. White Balance R Value FAW Paint B Value Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] Values You can change both the color temperature settings in the Preset mode in the menu. 1 Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] menu. 0 Select [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [Preset Temp.] and [Alternative Temp.], and press the Set button (R). 0 The Color Temperature setting screen appears. .
Preset Paint Adjustment The white balance for [Preset Temp.] and [Alternative Temp.] can be fine adjusted individually or collectively. Memory B. 0 When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch is set to “A” or “B”, pressing the [y] button or the user button assigned with the “AWB” function executes Auto White Balance. White balance will be automatically adjusted and the adjusted value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B. 00: 00: 00.00 5 .
Error Message If the Auto White Balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 3 seconds. Shooting Message Status Auto White * NG: Displayed when there is not Object enough white color on the (*A or B) object, or when the color temperature is not suitable. Use another white object and adjust the white balance again. Auto White * Error: Displayed when the lighting is Low Light dark. Increase the lighting (*A or B) and adjust the white balance again.
Adjusting the Camera Image Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. 1 Check whether the image stabilizer feature is turned ON or OFF. If the image stabilizer icon (i/j) does not appear on the screen display, the image stabilizer function is OFF. 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 :56 4030 20 10 0 ND1 /64 F2.8 AE±0 1 / 60 ISO102400 B 5600K . 2 Press the [OIS/2] button to turn ON the image stabilizer feature (when image stabilizer feature is OFF).
Audio Recording You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ CH2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. Select from the options below to record the audio. 0 Built-in Microphone 0 Microphone connected to [AUX] terminal 0 Microphone connected to [INPUT1] terminal 0 Microphone connected to [INPUT2] terminal Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode switch.
Adjusting Audio Recording Level You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically. CH1 CH2 INT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC MIC +48V LCD BRIGHT PEAKING AUTO MANUAL CH1 CH2 Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment) 0 Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch on the camera recorder to “MANUAL” to enter the manual adjustment mode, and use the [CH1]/ [CH2] recording level adjustment knob to set the recording level.
Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a Headphone You can check the recorded audio using headphone. 1 Shooting 2 3 MONITOR CH1 BOTH CH2 . 1 Connect the headphone. 2 Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR] selection switch. Setting [CH1] [BOTH] [CH2] Time Code and User’s Bit Time 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 viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or recording.
Time Code Operation Mode Set the time code operation in [TC/UB] B [TC Generator]. (A P125 [ TC Generator ] ) Setting Free Run(NTP) Free Run(GPS) L Free Run Rec Run Regen Presetting the Time Code Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal time code generator are recorded. This section describes how to set [TC/UB] B [TC Preset].
Setting Time Code Shooting 2 Select the framing mode for the time code generator (only when the frame rate setting is “60” or “30”). To configure the setting, go to [TC/UB] B [Drop Frame]. (A P126 [ Drop Frame ] ) 0 [Drop]: Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the recording time. 0 [Non Drop]: Sets the run mode of the time code generator to non-drop frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
Setting Time Code without Opening the Menu FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 TIME CODE MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL CANCEL . Setting Time Code 1 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] to a value other than “Regen”. (A P125 [ TC Generator ] ) 2 Hold down the [MENU/THUMB] button and press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button. The [TC Preset] setting screen appears. Cursor Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SD Card This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.
Setting the User’s Bit You can add the date, time or an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the recorded image. Selecting a Recording Mode Recording date/time information to the user’s bit Shooting 1 Set [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] to “Date” or “Time”, and press the Set button (R). (A P126 [ UB Mode ] ) The date or time information is recorded to the user’s bit. Memo : 0 When “Date” or “Time” is set, [Preset] appears as “-” and cannot be set. 0 “Time” is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera This camera recorder is equipped with a time code input/output terminal ([TC] terminal). Connect another camera recorder to the [TC] terminal and synchronize to the time code. Master Device [OUT] 1 Set to Camera mode. (A P24 [Operation Modes] ) 2 Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] as follows. 0 Slave device: Select “Free Run (Ext)”. 0 Master device: Select “Free Run”. 3 Set LCD monitor or viewfinder to Display screen. 4 Set the master device and run the time code.
Setting Zebra Pattern When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting. Shooting 1 Set [LCD/VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra] to “On”. (A P128 [ Zebra ] ) 2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for displaying zebra pattern. Specify the upper and lower limits of the luminance level in [LCD/VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra] B [Top] and [Bottom].
Setting Spot Meter 1 Select one of the following from [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Spot Meter]. (A P117 [ Spot Meter ] ) Max & Min Max Min Manual Settings Displays the brightness (%) and positions of the brightest and darkest areas in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions. Displays the brightness (%) and position of the brightest area in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.
When [Max & Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected When [Manual] is selected A The cursors appear according to the setting when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed. A The brightness of the cursor position is displayed when the button is pressed. Cursor (Green) Cursor (Green) Brightness Indication Cursor (Yellow) Brightness Indication . Shooting .
Acquiring Positioning Information by GPS A L Display . This camera recorder comes with a built-in GPS function. The GPS function is able to record the positioning information. During playback, you can also display the recorded information on the playback screen. (A P101 [Playing back] ) 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 :56 4030 20 10 0 ND1 /64 F2.8 AE±0 1 / 60 ISO102400 B 5600K . Display . (Yellow) . (Blink) . .
Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) Shooting You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the screen. However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are different from the video format (Resolution/Frame Rate/Bit Rate/SD Aspect) of the clip.
Displaying the Histogram The histogram shows the brightness distribution, and is employed mainly for checking the exposure of the image. Item Top Bottom Settings Sets the maximum brightness limit for changing the histogram display color Sets the minimum brightness limit for changing the histogram display color Options 5% to 110% (in 5 % increments) 0% to 105% (in 5 % increments) o When the upper limit is set to 110% and the lower limit to 0% . * The area in red is not displayed.
Dual Rec 0 If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both the slots. 0 The clips recorded to the media in both the slots are identical, and two clips of the same content can be created only on this camera recorder. (A P160 [ Slot Mode ] ) 3 Stop recording. 0 Press the [REC] button again. 0 Recording to both slots stops, and both the card slot marks turn white.
Backup Rec 0 Backup Rec mode enables backup recording to the media in Slot B or the [EXT.SLOT] by starting or stopping recording to Slot B or [EXT.SLOT] independently of control using the [REC] button. 0 Start or stop the recording using [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”. (A P160 [ Slot Mode ] ) (A P116 [User Switch Set Item] ) Slot A starts Starts recording recording to Slot B or [EXT.SLOT] Clip 2 Slot A Slot B or [EXT.
Shooting 1 Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup Y” or “Backup G”. (A P160 [ Slot Mode ] ) 0 The slot mode can be identified on the status screen. 2 Start backup recording (to Slot B or [EXT.SLOT]) 0 Select “REC” in [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Set button (R). (A P160 [ Slot Mode ] ) 0 You can also press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”. (A P116 [User Switch Set Item] ) 0 Backup recording into slot B or [EXT.SLOT] starts.
5 Stop backup recording. 0 Select [STBY] in [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Set button (R). (A P160 [ Slot Mode ] ) 0 You can also press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”. (A P116 [User Switch Set Item] ) 0 Recording to slot B or [EXT.SLOT] stops, and the card slot mark of slot B or [EXT.SLOT] turns white (unselected state). 0 The status indicator of slot B or [EXT.SLOT] lights up in green. 282min 100min 50min 00: 00: 00.00 5 .
Clip Continuous Rec Completed Clip (Recorded video and audio) 0 In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on the SD card. 0 This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of “startstop recording” into one clip. Example: In normal recording, three clips are generated as Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3. However, recording in this mode generates only one clip.
3 Pause recording. 0 Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes (“RRECL” B “STBYL” (yellow text)). 0 The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red. Memo : 0 When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBYL), the display changes (“STBYL” (yellow text) B “STBYL” (blinking yellow text) B “STBYL” (white text)), and a “clip” is generated. The card slot status indicator lights up in green. Special Recording 93 Shooting 4 Resume recording.
Frame Rec Shooting In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one “clip” on the SD card. In this mode, recording starts with every press of the [REC] button, and only the specified number of frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped. Memo : 0 Audio will not be recorded.
Interval Rec Press [REC] (Interval Rec starts) Press [REC] (Interval Rec stops) Recording resumes Recording resumes [Rec Interval] Pause [Rec Interval] Pause Pause Normal recording (Padding data) Records number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] Actual clips recorded to the media 3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec]. To configure the setting, go to [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. (A P160 [ Rec Interval ] ) 4 Start recording.
Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) Configuring Infrared Recording You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording during shooting. This camera recorder comes with a infrared recording mode that is suitable for night recording. Using infrared illumination allows images to be captured naturally in a pitch-dark environment. It is recommended for observation of animals without alerting them or for natural facial expressions without firing glaring flash light at the subject.
Playing Recorded Clips To play back clips recorded in a recording media, switch to the Media mode. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in the Camera mode to enter the Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the recording media is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen. Memo : 0 When a recording media without any clips is inserted, “No Clips” is displayed. F [OIS/2] Button 0 Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor.
B Clip Mark Displays the clip information (properties). A E B D C . A OK Mark Clip is appended with OK mark. Memo : 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. Playback B Continued From Mark This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SD card when recording is divided and made on several SD cards. C Uneditable Mark 0 This mark indicates that an OK mark cannot be appended to or deleted from the clip, and the clip cannot be deleted.
Detailed screen * Items that are common with the Standard screen will not be described. Refer to “[Standard screen] (A P 97)”. A B C . The action selection screen is displayed when the [ONLINE/3] button is pressed. The following operations can be performed. Item Select All Clips Select OK Marked Select Range Description Selects all clips. Selects all clips appended with OK mark. Specifies the range when selecting multiple clips.
Item FTP Upload Delete Clips Playback Trim This Clip Description Uploads a clip to the FTP server. 0 This Clip: Uploads the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 Selected Clips: Uploads the clips selected (appended with check mark). 0 All Clips: Uploads all clips. Deletes clip. However, clips with OK mark cannot be deleted. 0 This Clip: Deletes the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 Selected Clips: Deletes the clips selected (appended with check mark). 0 All Clips: Deletes all clips.
Time Code Playback Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Memo : 0 The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [SDI OUT] terminal. 0 If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop. However, playback will continue. Displaying Information during Shooting Playback During playback, pressing the [DISPLAY] button shows the display screen.
Deleting Clips Delete clip. Memo : 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. 0 Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC. 4 Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). Deleting starts. Delete This Clip? Delete Deleting One Clip 4 Cancel Delete the clip (one clip) pointed by the cursor in [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] in the menu. Memo : 0 Clips with OK mark cannot be deleted. During Thumbnail Screen Deleting...
Appending/Deleting OK Mark 0 You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. 0 Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. During Playback or Pause Screen 1 Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip playback. 0 If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended. 0 If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the OK mark will be deleted.
Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly 1 Move the cursor to a clip without a check mark, and press the [OIS/2] button. A green check mark appears on the clip. 0 Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display. 0 After selecting multiple clips, perform Playback appending/deleting of OK mark, deleting of clips using the action selection screen.
Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively 1 Press the [ONLINE/3] button. 2 Select “Select Range” in the action selection screen, and press the Set button (R). Select All Clips Select OK Marked 2 Select Range Deselect All Add OK Mark... Delete OK Mark... FTP Upload... . Memo : 0 Selecting clips appended with check mark and pressing the [OIS/2] button will cancel the selection. 0 If the operation is performed on multiple clips at the same time, a progress bar appears.
Trimming Recorded Clips It is possible to crop (trim) the necessary parts of a clip that is recorded to the recording media. The trimmed clip is saved as a separate file to the recording media and the original clip remains intact. 1 Switch to Media mode. Switch the mode using the [MODE] selection button on the side operation panel. 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be trimmed. Move the cursor to the clip to be trimmed using the cross-shaped button (JKH I). Playback 2 . 3 Press the [ONLINE/3] button.
Basic Operations in Menu Screen 0 Pressing the [MENU/THUMB] button displays Operation Buttons To operate the menu, use the cross-shaped buttons on the side operation panel of the camera recorder or the cross-shaped buttons at the front of the camera or at the bottom of the lens. C 8V PEAKING CH2 DISPLAY STATUS G FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS/2 A B ONLINE/3 AE LOCK/4 TIME CODE MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL ZEBRA/5 CANCEL MARKER/6 GAIN WHT BAL SHUTTER C D E F .
Display and Description of the Menu Screen Changing Setting Values F Selecting Menu Items Display Settings A I Display Settings A B C D Audio Meter Off H G Battery Date/Time Time On Date Style YMD F Time Style Shutter 24hour SEC E Favorites Add . Menu Display and Detailed Settings A Cursor Indicates the selected item. Use the crossshaped button (JK) to move the cursor B Menu Item 0 Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu. 0 Menu items with [...
Text Input with Software Keyboard Use the software keyboard to enter the [Setup File] subname, [Clip Name Prefix], and the settings under [Network]. Entering a subname (A P179 [Configuring Setup Files] ) A B H C D G F E . Entering the [Clip Name Prefix] A B H C D E . Settings under [Network] The keyboard displayed varies according to the settings. (A P138 [Network Menu] ) A B C H D F G I .
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Menu Display and Detailed Settings - [VF Bright] .................................. (A P 127) - [VF Contrast] .............................. (A P 127) - [LCD Contrast] ............................ (A P 127) - [LCD Backlight] .......................... (A P 127) - [LCD Mirror] ................................ (A P 127) - [Convert to ITU709] .................... (A P 127) - [LCD RGB Gain] ......................... (A P 128) - [VF RGB Gain] ............................
Camera Function Menu Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. This item can only be selected in the Camera mode. Bars For setting whether to output color bars. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output. (A P136 [ Test Tone ] ) OIS 9 Level For setting the level of the image stabilizer. [Setting Values: High, RNormal] Memo : 0 The icon changes according to the level set.
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled. [Setting Values: F5.6, F4, Open] Memo : 0 When [FULL AUTO] is set to “ON”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected. Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled. [Setting Values: F16, RF11, F8, F5.6] Memo : 0 When [FULL AUTO] is set to “ON”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.
Infrared User Switch Set... For specifying user button related settings. (A P116 [User Switch Set Item] ) KEYLOCK For specifying the settings when the [KEYLOCK] switch is set to “ON”. [Setting Values: RKeylock Except Rec, Keylock All] Menu Access Dynamic Zoom For setting whether to enable the dynamic zoom function. 0 On: Enables the dynamic zoom (1x to 40x). 0 Off: Enables only the optical zoom (1x to 20x).
Focus Tracking For specifying whether to track the focus during zooming. 0 On: Tracks the focus during zooming. 0 Off: Gives priority to the zoom speed and does not track the focus during zooming. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Memo : 0 Zoom speed may be affected when zooming is performed near the tele-end. Preset Zoom For setting the speed for shifting to the preset zoom position and the rate of change for starting and stopping the preset zoom operation of the preset zoom function assigned to the user button.
Focus Function Settings AF Assist For specifying the behavior when the focus ring is turned during AF. 0 Direction: This option allows you to shift the auto focus point to near and far directions by turning the focus ring during AF. 0 Manual: Temporarily switches to MF when the focus ring is turned during AF. 0 Off: Sets the AF Assist function to “Off”. [Setting Values: Direction, Manual, ROff] Memo : 0 This setting is effective only when the [FOCUS] switch is set to “AUTO”.
Face Detection Function Settings Mode Menu Display and Detailed Settings For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Face Detection” function in the Auto Focus mode. Select the control to track results of face detection. 0 AF&AE: Sets auto focus and exposure control for the face that is being tracked. 0 AF: Sets auto focus for the face that is being tracked.
Lolux To increase the sensitivity when in dim surroundings, set a value in the Lolux mode. 0 When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set to “dB”: [Setting Values: R36 dB, 30 dB] 0 When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set to “ISO”: [Setting Values: RISO 51200, ISO 25600] Clip Review Spot Meter For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Spot Meter” function. 0 Max & Min: Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.
Expanded Focus Menu Display and Detailed Settings For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Expanded Focus” function. 0 Limited Time: Activates the timer. Turns off the “Expanded Focus” function about 3 seconds after the user button assigned with “Expanded Focus” is pressed. 0 Momentary: The “Expanded Focus” function is enabled during the interval while the user button assigned with “Expanded Focus” is pressed.
Camera Process Menu Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Color Space Gamma For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression. (A P177 [Adjusting the Gamma] ) 0 Cinema 2: Sets to a gamma curve with soft expression giving priority to high luminance gradation. 0 Cinema 1: Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of movies. 0 Standard: Sets to a standard gamma curve.
Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 Level The amount of correction can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to “Standard”, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2”. When [Gamma] is set to “Standard” [Setting Values: 0.35 to R 0.45 to 0.55 (in steps of 0.02)] 0 Increase the number: Finer gradation at bright areas and coarser gradation at dark areas. 0 Decrease the number: Finer gradation at dark areas and coarser gradation at bright areas.
Black Toe 9 Stretch Level Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified. [Setting Values: 5 to 1 (R 3)] Memo : 0 This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to “Stretch”. Otherwise, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected. 0 This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG”. 0 This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.
9 Sensitivity For setting the response speed of the “Knee” operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”. Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity. [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow] Memo : 0 This item cannot be configured when [Knee] is set to “Manual”. 0 This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG” and when [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”. 0 This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.
Color Matrix 9 Adjust This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. The adjusted values of “Natural”, “Standard”, “Cinema Vivid”, and “Cinema Subdued” in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually. 0 The saturation and hue of Red, Green and Blue can be configured individually.
White Balance Item Preset Temp. For setting the color temperature when the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (A P 69)”. Alternative Temp. For setting the alternative color temperature in the Preset mode. When the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”, pressing the [y] or the user button assigned with the “AWB” function each time switches the color temperature setting in the Preset mode. ([Preset Temp.]1[Alternative Temp.
TC/UB Menu Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, during recording or live streaming. TC Generator 9 Streaming Format For configuring the time code system. [Setting Values: LTC, RVITC] Memo : 0 This item can be configured when [TC Generator] is set to “Free Run (NTP)”. 0 This is fixed at “VITC” when [Live Streaming] B [Optional Adapter] is set to “Enable”. TC Preset For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
UB Mode For setting the recording mode of the user’s bit. 0 Date: Records the date. 0 Time: Records the time. 0 Preset: Records according to the preset setting. (A P80 [Setting the User’s Bit] ) [Setting Values: Date, Time, RPreset] Memo : 0 If [UB Mode] is set to “Time”, the user’s bit operates in the 24-hour format even if the LCD display is in the 12-hour format. Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 Preset For setting the user’s bit.
LCD/VF Menu Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor. Shooting Assist... Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function.
Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 White Level For configuring the white level during adjustment of the dynamic range that is visible in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when [Color Space] is set to “HLG”. When [Color Space] is set to “HLG” and [Convert to ITU709] is set to a value other than “Off”, this item can be used to configure the output luminance level (%) of HLG videos that corresponds to 100% on the ITU709 gamma curve during the conversion. [Setting Values: 80.0%, 77.5%, 75.0%, R 72.5%, 70.0%, 67.
9 Top For setting the maximum luminance level for the zebra pattern display. [Setting Values: Over, 100%, 98%, 95% to 5% (in 5% increments)] (R80%) 9 Bottom For setting the minimum luminance level for the zebra pattern display. [Setting Values: 100%, 98%, 95% to 0% (in 5% increments)] (R70%) Memo : 0 The relation between Top and Bottom is such that Top>Bottom always holds. To maintain this relation during setting, the setting value is automatically corrected.
9 Aspect Ratio For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view. [Setting Values: 16:9(+4:3), 2.35:1 Top, 2.35:1 Center, 1.85:1 Top, 1.85:1 Center, R16:9, 1.75:1, 1.66:1, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3] Memo : 0 When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [SD Aspect] is set to “4:3”, this item is fixed at “4:3” and cannot be selected.
Focus For setting the display method of the approximate distance to the subject in focus. 0 Feet: Displays the distance in feet. 0 Meter: Displays the distance in meters. [Setting Values: Feet, RMeter] ND Filter For specifying how the filter position is to be displayed. 0 Normal + Assist: Displays the current filter position. If the ND filter setting is inappropriate, the appropriate ND filter to select will appear blinking. 0 Normal: Displays the current filter position.
A/V Set Menu Menu screen for video output and audio. Video Set... For specifying video output-related settings. (A P132 [Video Set Item] ) Audio Set... For specifying audio-related settings. (A P135 [Audio Set Item] ) Video Set Item HDMI/SDI OUT Menu Display and Detailed Settings For configuring the video output from the [HDMI] or [SDI OUT] terminal when [System] is configured to “4K EXT(SSD)”.
9 3G-SDI Mapping For configuring the mode of mapping for signals output from the [SDI OUT] terminal. [Setting Values: Level B, RLevel A] Memo : 0 SDI output is configurable only when the setting is set to “1080p”. 0 When [SDI OUT] is configured to “Off”, this item cannot be configured. For configuring video output from the [HDMI] terminal. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 Monitor and menu displays are not output from the [HDMI] terminal.
Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 Colorimetry For configuring the colorimetry of the HDMI signal when [Camera Process] B [Color Space] B [Colorimetry] is set to “ITU2020”. 0 ITU2020: Outputs using the colorimetry of ITU2020 regardless of the device that is connected via HDMI. 0 ITU709: Outputs using the colorimetry of ITU709 regardless of the device that is connected via HDMI. 0 Auto: Switches the colorimetry automatically according to the device that is connected via HDMI.
Audio Set Item Input1 Mic Ref. For setting the reference input level when the [INPUT1] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”. [Setting Values: -62dB, -56dB, R-50dB, -44dB, -38dB, -32dB] Input2 Mic Ref. For setting the reference input level when the [INPUT2] selection switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”. [Setting Values: -62dB, -56dB, R-50dB, -44dB, -38dB, -32dB] Int. Mic Gain For setting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone. [Setting Values: 12 dB, 6 dB, R0dB] Ref.
Int. Mic Separation For setting the enhancement level of the stereo effect of the built-in microphone. 0 On: Enhances the stereo effect. 0 Off: Does not enhance the stereo effect. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Memo : 0 Both [CH1] and [CH2] selection switches are set to “INT”. 0 When [Int. Mic Separation] is set to “On”, a icon is displayed on the status screen (audio input) while the function is operating. Test Tone For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output.
IFB/RET Monitor... 9 CH1(/2) For configuring the output from the [x] terminal during IFB Return over IP of each channel. 0 Auto: Outputs upon mixing the IFB/Return over IP audio with the microphone audio when IFB/ Return over IP audio input is detected. Outputs only the microphone audio when IFB/Return over IP audio input is not detected. 0 IFB/RET Only: Outputs only the IFB/Return over IP audio at all times. 0 Off: IFB/Return over IP audio is not output.
Network Menu For specifying network-related settings. The display of the software keyboard for input varies according to the item you are setting. Connection Setup... For configuring the network connection settings. A [Wizard] screen will appear according to the mode of connection. Follow the instructions to perform the setting. The preconfigured settings can be loaded, saved or deleted. (A P139 [Connection Setup Item] ) Memo : 0 Users cannot access this menu in the following cases.
Import Metadata Zero Config 0 For importing metadata from the FTP server. 0 Metadata loaded by the setup files (“User File”/ For allowing this camera recorder to be detected automatically by external devices (such as switchers) connected to the same LAN. Connection can be established via one link from the menu of the external device. Memo : 0 The Zero Config function is not equipped with the function to change the settings of the camera recorder.
Setup File 9 Load Loads the settings on the [Wizard] screen. (A P210 [Reading the Connection Settings File] ) 9 Store Saves the settings on the [Wizard] screen. (A P209 [Saving the Connection Settings File] ) 9 Delete Deletes the saved settings. (A P211 [Deleting Connection Settings] ) FTP Proxy... For setting the FTP proxy. 9 Type Select the type of FTP proxy. [Setting Values: RNo Proxy, HTTP] Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 Server Set the FTP proxy server name.
Server For selecting the server for live streaming. [Setting Values: RServer1, Server2, Server3, Server4] Memo : 0 The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (when [Live Streaming] set to “On”). 9 Streaming Server For setting the server for live streaming. Memo : 0 The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (when [Live Streaming] set to “On”).
o Port Enter a SRT port number using an integer between 1 and 65535. The default value is “6504”. Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “SRT”. o Stream ID For setting the registered stream ID of the live distribution destination. It allows direct streaming of multiple cameras on a single device. The default value varies with the product model. * Enter not more than 63 characters. Memo : 0 Available when [Type] is set to “ZIXI” or “SRT”.
o FEC Matrix For setting the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1. (A P220 [Setting the FEC Matrix] ) Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [SMPTE 2022-1 FEC] is set to “On”. o Bandwidth Overhead Enter the SRT bandwidth overhead using an integer between 5% and 100%. The default value is “25%”. Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “SRT”. o Encryption For configuring the SRT encryption mode.
Frame Rate Interlace Format For setting the frame rate of the video image during live distribution. The options vary according to the settings of [Live Streaming Set] B [Resolution] and the [WFrame Rate] settings under [Record Format]. W Frame Rate 60p, 60i 50p, 50i 30p 25p Setting Value 60p, 60i, 30p 50p, 50i, 25p 30p 25p Memo : 0 The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (when live streaming is configured to “On”).
Return over IP Item Function A Return over IP For configuring Return over IP to On/Off. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 The setting is fixed at “Off” in any of the following cases. 0 [Return over IP] B [Function] is set to “Disable”A 0 Recording 0 [Live Streaming] B [Optional Adapter] is set to “Enable” For selecting the source server for sending out Return over IP audio/video.
o Protocol For configuring the protocol of the video/audio source server to be connected. [Setting Values: RUDP, TCP] Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “RTSP/RTP”. o Connection Mode For configuring the SRT connection mode. [Setting Values: RCaller, Listener, Rendezvous] Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “SRT”.
o Mountpoint Enter the mountpoint (character string for identifying a stream) for streaming servers that support multiple streams. There is no default value (blank). * Enter not more than 63 characters. Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “Icecast”. o Latency Enter the amount of SRT latency using an integer between 20 ms and 8000 ms. The default value is “20ms”. Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “SRT”. o Passphrase For configuring the SRT passphrase.
Metadata Server Item Meta-FTP1, Meta-FTP2, Meta-FTP3, MetaFTP4 Menu Display and Detailed Settings * The name that is set in [Alias] is displayed individually. o Alias For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera. The name set in this item will be displayed in the [Import Metadata] options. * Enter not more than 31 characters. o Protocol For setting the protocol of the FTP server to be connected. 0 FTP: Protocol that does not encrypt the incoming and outgoing data.
9 Slot For selecting the recording media slot to enable automatic upload. [Setting Values: RA, B] Memo : 0 This is fixed at “EXT” when [System] is set to “4K EXT (SSD)”. 9 Division Automatically splits the clips and performs FTP transfer during recording at the preconfigured time when [System] is configured to “HD+Web”. [Setting Values: Off, 15 sec, R30 sec, 45 sec, 60 sec, 90 sec, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min] Memo : 0 [Slot] is fixed at “B”.
Menu Display and Detailed Settings o Server For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the FTP server. * Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.]. o Port Enter the FTP server port number to use using an integer between 1 and 65535. The default value varies with the protocol setting. (FTP: 21, SFTP: 22, FTPS: 990, FTPES: 21, ZIXI: 2088) o Dir.
Overlay Settings Menu AL This screen is used to configure overlay settings. Images can be overlaid onto recorded video and live stream video. Overlay Function For specifying whether to activate the overlay function. [Setting Values: Enable, RDisable] Memo : 0 The setting cannot be changed during recording, streaming or Return over IP. 0 When [System] is configured to a setting other than “HD” and “HD+Web”, this item is fixed at “Disable”.
9 Proxy Recording (Fixed) Displays overlay images on the recording in slot B when [System] is configured to “HD+Web”. Setting is fixed at “On” and cannot be changed. 9 Live Streaming (Fixed) Displays overlay images on live streaming videos. Setting is fixed at “On” and cannot be changed. Sportzcast L Menu Display and Detailed Settings This camera recorder can be linked to a Sporzcast product to automatically import the scoreboard data at sports stadiums.
Settings Item L (Sportzcast) Server Select the server to connect to. 0 Cloud: For configuring the setting when connecting to the Sportzcast cloud service. [Setting Values: RCloud, Server1 to Server3] 9 Search Local Server For searching local servers (Scorebot) that are connected to the same local network as the camera through the Wizard and configuring the selected Scorebot to the [Server Settings].
System Menu This menu screen allows system-related settings. For configuring recording settings, formatting and restoration of a recording media, tally lamp setting, date/time, time zone and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values. Record Set... For specifying recorded video-related settings. (A P156 [Record Set Item] ) Media Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 Format Media For formatting (initializing) a recording media.
NETWORK LED When this is configured to “On”, it lights up in red when live streaming is in progress. The LED lights up in orange during poor streaming connection or connection failure. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] STATUS LED LED Bright For specifying the brightness of the NETWORK LED and STATUS LED. [Setting Values: High, Middle, Low] GPS A L For setting the GPS function to On or Off (power on/off). [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 When [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [SDI OUT1 Res.
Time Style For setting the time display for display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen as well as for time stamp recording. [Setting Values: R24hour, 12hour] Time Zone For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes. [Setting Values: UTC-12:00-UTC-00:30, UTC, UTC+00:30-UTC+14:00 (in 30 min increments)] (Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)) Memo : 0 If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when [Time Zone] is altered.
9 WResolution/ GResolution For selecting the size of the still image to be recorded to the recording media in slot A or [EXT.SLOT]. (Horizontal x vertical) The available options vary according to the settings of [System] and [WFormat]. 0 When [System] is set to “4K EXT (SSD)” or “4K”: Fixed at “3840x2160”. 0 When [System] is set to “HD EXT(SSD)”: Fixed at “1980x1080”.
Menu Display and Detailed Settings 9 WFrame Rate/ GFrame Rate For selecting the frame rate for recording to the recording media in slot A or [EXT.SLOT]. The available options vary according to the settings for [System], [WResolution]/[GResolution] and [WFormat]/[GFormat].
9 WAudio/ GAudio For switching to the audio that is to be recorded to the recording media in slot A or [EXT.SLOT]. The selectable options vary according to the settings in [WFormat]/[GFormat] or [WBit Rate]/ [GBit Rate]. 9 Y Format For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SD card in slot B when [System] is configured to “HD+Web”. Memo : 0 When [System] is set to other than “HD+Web”, this item is fixed at the same setting as [WFormat].
Rec Mode 0 For selecting the mode for recording to the recording media. (A P91 [Special Recording] ) [Setting Values: RNormal, Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Interval Rec, Frame Rec] Memo : 0 When [Slot Mode] is set to “Backup Y” or “Backup G”, this item is fixed at “Normal”. 0 This is fixed at “Normal” when [System] B [Record Format] B [System] is configured to any of the following.
4GB File Spanning(SDXC) A recording file is automatically split when the size exceeds 4 GB, but if an SDXC card is used, you can record clips larger than 4 GB by setting this option to “Off”. (Up to a maximum of 64 GB or 4 hours) 0 On: Splits a file when it exceeds 4 GB or 30 minutes. 0 Off: Splits a file when it exceeds 64 GB or 4 hours. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Memo : 0 This option is only valid if the SD card used for recording is of the SDXC format.
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu 1 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. 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). Memo : 0 [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode. [Favorites Menu] remains unchanged even when the recording format changes. 0 Up to 20 menu items can be added.
Editing Favorites Menu You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu]. 4 Press the [OIS/2] button. A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. B Press the [DISPLAY] button or press and hold down the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Favorites Menu] screen. 2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or crossed-shaped button (I). The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated. 3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press the Set button (R). The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears.
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). Edit Favorites Save & Exit 7 Exit without Saving Cancel . Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) 165 Menu Display and Detailed Settings Memo : 0 Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with [Save & Exit]. 0 To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving].
Display Screen in Camera Mode When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] is set to “Off”, the corresponding display is hidden. However, the display may appear during event display or warning display. Memo : 0 When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] is set to “On”, the display screen appears only in the following cases if it has been turned off.
E Camera Angle [Tagging] L Displays the camera angle tagging information when [WFormat] is configured to “Exchange”. F ODK [Tagging] L Displays the ODK (Offence, Defence, Kick) tagging information when [WFormat] is configured to “Exchange”. It flashes in red when in the REMOVE mode. G Black Toe Displays the Black Toe setting. Memo : 0 The “Normal” appears for 3 seconds after changing to Normal. H Color Space Display Displays the color space.
O White Balance Mode Displays the current white balance mode. (*****K indicates color temperature) A *****K : When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] switch is set to “A” in the Manual White Balance mode. B *****K : When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] switch is set to “B” in the Manual White Balance mode. P *****K : When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] switch is set to “PRESET” in the Manual White Balance mode. a FAW : During Full Auto White Balance mode.
Y Zoom Display 0 Displays the zoom position. (Zoom bar or value) Dynamic Zoom Off: . a Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display 0 Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data. 0 Example of time code display: Display Screen 00:00:00:00 Dynamic Zoom On: * . . * Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.) denotes drop frames. 0 The zoom bar will only be displayed for 3 seconds after the zoom operation is activated. 0 The value will always be displayed.
d SDI/HDMI Record Trigger STBY B : When [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [SDI OUT] B [Rec Trigger] is set to “Type-A” or “Type-B”, or [HDMI OUT] B [Rec Trigger] is set to “On” and recording is stopped REC B : When [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [SDI OUT] B [Rec Trigger] is set to “Type-A” or “Type-B”, or [HDMI OUT] B [Rec Trigger] is set to “On” and recording is in progress e GPS Mark A L When [System] B [GPS] is set to “On”, the signal reception status is displayed.
g Live streaming mark When [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Live Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status is displayed. (A P140 [Live Streaming Item] ) Icon . . .
Display Screen in Media Mode When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] is set to “Off”, the corresponding display is hidden. Memo : 0 Display on the information display area can be toggled using the [ONLINE/3] button. 0 When the display setting for [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] is set to “On”, the display screen appears only in the following cases if it has been turned off. 0 During event display or warning display A B C QP O N M L 1000/2000 282min K 00: 00: 00.
I Date/Time Display Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played recording media. Memo : 0 The date/time display style can be specified in [System] B [Date Style]/[Time Style]. (A P155 [ Date Style ] ) (A P156 [ Time Style ] ) K Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display 0 Displays the time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or user’s bit data recorded in the recording media being played back. 0 Example of time code display: 00:00:00:00 * .
Status Screen Record Format Screen For checking settings related to the recording format. For checking the settings of the camera recorder. USER Switch Set Screen For checking the status (functions assigned) of the user buttons. (A P46 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) . Audio Screen For checking the audio settings. . Camera Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. Display/Status Screen .
Network Screen For checking the network login information. . Connection Setup Screen For checking the network connection information. Display/Status Screen . Streaming Screen For viewing information related to live streaming. . Upload Screen For checking the FTP transfer status during an upload. .
Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only) The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. The marker is displayed only in the Camera mode. Displaying the Grid Marker 1 Set [LCD/VF] B [Marker Settings] B [Grid Marker] to “On”. (A P129 [ Grid Marker ] ) A grid that divides the screen into 3x3 is displayed.
Adjusting the Gamma HLG and J-Log1 Gamma The gamma switches automatically to the respective “HLG Gamma” and “J-Log1 Gamma” when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”. The HLG Gamma becomes an ITU2100 HLG HDR gamma. Output signals above 100 IRE can be clipped by adjusting “White Clip”. The J-Log1 Gamma becomes a Log gamma with dynamic range of max 800%. 120 100 OUTPUT (IRE) The gamma curve can be adjusted to various characteristics when Color Space is set to a value other than “HLG” and “J-Log1”.
Adjusting Color Matrix 0 The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a color of the user’s preference. 0 When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the colors of the different cameras can be adjusted, and a color of the user’s preference can be set on this camera recorder. 0 The Saturation and Hue of the three colors (red, green and blue) can be configured individually. 0 Adjust the color on the vector scope and waveform monitor using the DSC color chart.
Configuring Setup Files Camera recorder SD slot A SD slot B : [CAM1] to [CAM4] : [ W 1 ] to [ W 8 ] : [ Y 1 ] to [ Y 8 ] Compatibility o User File/All File 0 Only User File/All File of the GY-HC550 and GY-HC500 series can be loaded. 0 When User File/All File saved using GYHC550 are loaded using GY-HC500, the functions that only exist on GY-HC550 are ignored. o Picture File Only Picture File of the GY-HC550 and GYHC500 series can be loaded.
Saving Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P154 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Store File] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select [Picture File], [User File] or [All File], and press the Set button (R). The existing files are displayed. 4 Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten) using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). 4 6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 5 6 . 7 Save the file.
Deleting Setup Files Loading a Setup File 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P154 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R). 3 Select [Picture File], [User File] or [All File], and press the Set button (R). The existing files are displayed. 4 Select the file to load using the crossshaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). 1 Display the [Setup File] menu.
Connecting External Monitor 0 To output live or playback video images and audio sound to an external monitor, select the output signals from the camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable according to the monitor to be used. 0 Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use. 0 [SDI OUT] terminal: Outputs either the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI signal or SDSDI signal. 0 [HDMI] terminal: Outputs HDMI signals.
Connect the headphone 0 Audio output from the [x] terminal can be selected using the [A/V Set] B [Monitor] item or the [MONITOR] selection switch on the camera recorder. (A P136 [ Monitor ] ) 0 The different combinations of settings that are output from the [x] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows.
Functions of Network Connection The network feature comprises web-browserbased functions using devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, as well as FTP and live streaming functions that run via thumbnail screens and menu operation. Memo : 0 When [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is set to “High-Speed”, only “Planning Metadata” can be used for the [LAN] terminal connection.
Live streaming By combining with the decoder or PC application that supports live streaming, you can perform audio and video streaming via the network. (A P212 [Performing Live Streaming] ) Memo : 0 This feature is available when [System] is configured to “HD” or “SD”. Broadcast Overlay A L Texts, images and watermark can be overlaid onto recorded video and live stream video. In addition, changes such as changing the image are possible with the SDP Generator app.
Connecting to the Network o Wireless LAN connection (“Internal Wireless LAN”A or “USB”-“Wireless LAN”) 0 When “Connect with Access Point” or “P2P”“WPS” is selected on the [Select Connection Type] screen. Configure the settings as follows according to the screen. 0 Mode of connection 0 Configuration method 1 Select the interface in the [Wizard]. 0 Select “LAN”, “USB” or “Internal Wireless LAN”A in [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Wizard].
B Select [SSID] from the list of access points (smartphone, tablet terminal, PC, etc.), and enter [Passphrase]. 0 Display the list of access points in the wireless connection settings of the smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and select “HC550-****”A and “HC500****”B. (**** are numbers that vary with the device used.) 0 After the password confirmation screen appears, enter the [Passphrase] displayed on the [Connection Setup] screen.
Configuring the Server for Downloading For specifying the settings for connecting to the FTP server for downloading the metadata (domain name, user name, password, etc.) as well as the path of the file to download. 1 Open the [Metadata Server] screen. Open the [Network] B [Metadata Server] screen. (A P148 [Metadata Server Item] ) Importing Metadata Download the metadata settings file (XML format) from the FTP server. 1 Select [Network] B [Import Metadata] and press the Set button (R).
3 Select [Import] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Import starts. After import is complete, the display is restored to the screen before the [Import Metadata] screen appears. Uploading a Recorded Video Clip The following are steps to upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP server.
Uploading Clips Automatically (Auto FTP) The following are steps to automatically upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP server. 1 Configure the settings for automatic upload. Configure [Network] B [Upload Settings] B [Upload] to “Auto” and configure the settings for each of [Slot], [Cellular] and [Server].
Uploading Clips Manually (Manual FTP) 2 Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded. Move the cursor to the clip to be uploaded using the cross-shaped button (JKH I). The following are steps to upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP server. All playable clips on the thumbnail screen can be uploaded. 1 Configure the FTP server for manual uploading. Set [Network] B [Upload Settings] B [Upload] to “Manual”. (A P148 [ Upload ] ) 2 Register the [Clip Server].
5 Upload is complete. 0 After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. 0 Press the Set button (R) to return to the thumbnail screen. FTP Upload Successfully Completed. Exit 5 . Selecting and Uploading Multiple Clips To select and upload multiple clips, refer to “[Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips] (A P 104)”. Uploading All Video Clips 1 Press the [ONLINE/3] button. The action selection screen is displayed. 2 Upload the clips. Select [FTP Upload...
4 Upload is complete. 0 After all clips are uploaded successfully, “Successfully Completed.” is displayed. Press the Set button (R) to return to the thumbnail screen. 0 When clips are not uploaded successfully, the following errors are displayed. FTP Resume Feature When FTP transfer starts and there is a file of the same name on the server with a file size smaller than the file to be transferred, the file on the server will be regarded as an interrupted file during a FTP transfer.
Connecting from a Web Browser You can access the web functions of this camera recorder via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. Make the necessary preparations for connection in advance. (A P185 [Camera Setup for Network Connection] ) 1 Set the camera recorder to the Camera mode, and display [Connection Setup] (status screen). 0 Press the [STATUS] button on the camera recorder to display the status screen.
Editing Metadata You can create the metadata to be inserted into a recorded file, or rewrite the metadata of a recorded clip. 3 Edit the metadata. A Enter information for the necessary fields. B After input is complete, tap (click) [Save] to overwrite the metadata. Planning Metadata You can access the page for editing the camera recorder’s metadata via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and edit the metadata that is to be applied to clips to be recorded.
Clip Metadata o Switching from a web browser A You will see a message indicating “It is necessary to change the camera mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode.” on the web browser. You can access the page for editing the metadata via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and display or rewrite the metadata that is recorded to a clip. 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC.
Memo : 0 When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. 0 If the menu is displayed on the camera recorder, close the menu. 0 If the status is displayed on the camera recorder, close the status display. 0 Pressing the Set button (R) on the camera recorder while in the Remote Edit Mode ends the Remote Edit Mode forcibly and switches to the Camera mode. 0 When FTP upload via the camera unit is currently in progress, switching to the Remote Edit mode is disabled.
7 Tap (click) [OK] on the confirmation screen. 0 Update of the metadata starts. 0 After update is complete, “Renewal of clip metadata is succeeded.” is displayed. Tap (click) [OK]. 0 Returns to the screen in step 4. Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser 0 The following are steps to upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP server. 0 You can upload selected clips, all clips, or those appended with an OK mark.
o Switching from a web browser A You will see a message indicating “It is necessary to change the camera mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode.” on the web browser. It is necessary to change the camera Memo : 0 When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold. 0 If the menu is displayed on the camera recorder, close the menu. 0 If the status is displayed on the camera recorder, close the status display.
7 Select a method to upload the clips. 8 Select the clip server and start uploading. 0 Upon selecting the server to upoload clips to, an upload screen appears. A B C D 8 . Network A Upload all clips Uploads all the clips in the displayed slots. Tap (click) to move to the [Clip Server] screen. B Upload OK clips Uploads all clips in the displayed slots that are appended with an OK mark. Tap (click) to move to the [Clip Server] screen. C Upload selected clips Uploads the clips you have selected.
9 Upload is complete. 0 After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. FTP Upload Successfully Completed. Exit . 9 0 When clips are not uploaded successfully, the following errors are displayed. FTP Upload Failed. Internal Error. Cause of Error Exit . (A P249 [List of FTP Transfer Errors] ) Memo : 0 Follow “[List of FTP Transfer Errors] (A P 249)” to clear the error message. Network Memo : 0 To stop transfer, tap (click) the [Stop] button.
View Remote Feature You can access via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check the live image and perform the following remote control operations. 0 Start/stop recording 0 Zooming 0 Register/delete preset zoom 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. (A P194 [Connecting from a Web Browser] ) 2 Tap (click) the [View Remote] tab to open the [View Remote] screen.
Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom Registering Preset Zoom You can register any 3 zoom positions. 1 Set to the Register Preset Zoom mode. Tap (click) the [Preset] button to switch to the Register Preset Zoom mode. 4 In the same way, register [B] and [C]. After all three positions A, B and C are registered, the positions of the [A], [B], and [C] buttons will be rearranged according to the order of the registered zoom position from the left. Cam1 Cam1 268min 230min ---min STBY 01:12:54.19 Z 00 01:12:54.
Deleting a Preset Zoom 1 Set to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. When any of positions [A], [B], and [C] are registered, tapping (clicking) the [Clear] button switches to the Delete Preset Zoom mode. Cam1 268min 230min ---min STBY Camera Control Function You can control the camera by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. You can perform the following operations for each of the items. 01:12:54.19 Z 00 A B C D E F G 282min . .
C CAMERA Enables operations related to the camera functions. D ZOOM Enables zooming operations. . E FOCUS Enables focusing operations. . F USER SWITCH You can enable or disable the user buttons that are assigned with a function. . . G MENU You can show or hide the display and menu characters on an external monitor as well as operation of menus, switching the display screen and status display. . Network .
Changing the Settings via a Web Browser You can change the network-related settings by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. 1 Access the main page of the camera. Access the page via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC. (A P194 [Connecting from a Web Browser] ) 2 Tap (click) the [Settings] tab. 2 . 3 The [Settings] screen appears. Set each of the items as follows. Network .
Changing View Remote Function Settings For performing setting for using the View Remote function. A Changing Connection Setup You can change the settings for each of the preset items on the [Wizard] screen of the camera recorder. 0 If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items. 0 Items that cannot be changed are grayed out according to the type of adapter connected and the mode of connection. B A B C D C . E .
Changing Metadata Server Settings F . F Settings on the [IP Address Configuration] Screen of the Camera Recorder When “On” is selected for “DHCP”, all items will be grayed out. G . G Settings when using cellular adapter H I . H Settings on the [Select FTP Proxy] Screen of the Camera Recorder I [OK]/[Cancel] Button After changing of settings is complete, tap (click) the [OK] button. On the confirmation screen, tap (click) [Execute] to change the settings on the camera recorder and restart the network.
Managing the Network Connection Settings File Saving the Connection Settings File This camera recorder allows you to save the network connection settings on the Wizard screen to the camera recorder unit. Loading a saved connecting settings file enables you to reproduce the appropriate network connection state speedily. Memo : 0 To save or retrieve the connection settings, go to [Network] B [Connection Setup]. 0 The following operations can be performed on the [Connection Setup] menu.
Reading the Connection Settings File 5 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R). 4 2 5 . 6 Save the file. 0 A confirmation screen appears when you choose to overwrite. Select [Overwrite] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Saving starts, and “Storing...” appears on the screen. Overwrite Connection Setup? CAM3 :KAMAKURA Overwrite .
Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R). 2 . 3 Select the file to delete using the crossshaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). 3 . 4 Select [Delete] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Deletion starts, and “Deleting...” appears on the screen. Network Delete Connection Setup? CAM1 :TOKYO Delete 4 Cancel . 5 Deletion is complete.
Performing Live Streaming By combining with the decoder or PC application that supports live streaming, you can perform audio and video streaming via the network. Supported Formats . Usable Formats for Live Streaming Record Format System HD Format QuickTime (H.264) Resolution 1920x1080 1280x720 1920x1080 Exchange (U model) 1280x720 QuickTime 1920x1080 (MPEG2) MXF 1440x1080 (MPEG2) 1280x720 QuickTime SD (U model) (H.
Supported Formats for SNS The [Type] item is available only for “RTMP”, “RTMPS”, “Facebook Live” and “YouTube Live” Record Format System HD Format Resolution QuickTime (H.264) 1920x1080 Exchange (U model) 1280x720 1920x1080 1280x720 Record Format System HD Format Resolution QuickTime (H.
Formats Supported on KA-EN200 (Sold Separately) System HD Record Format Format Resolution Frame Rate QuickTime 60p (H.
Memo : 0 The distributable resolution, frame rate and bit rate vary according to the recording format. 0 To distribute progressive video, set the frame rate to any of the progressive frame rates. And to distribute interlace video, set the frame rate to any of the interlace frame rates. 0 Depending on the type of network adapter used and the connection, the images and audio sound during live streaming can be choppy.
Setting Distribution 1 Set the [Record Format] according to the resolution and frame rate of the video to be distributed. For details on the [Record Format] settings, please refer to [Distributable [Record Format] and [Live Streaming Set] Combinations] (A P 216). Memo : 0 Live streaming cannot be performed in the following cases.
Resolution 1280 x 720 RTMP ZIXI, SRT RTSP/RTP MPEG2-TS/RTP MPEG2-TS/TCP MPEG2-TS/UDP YouTube Live Facebook Live RTMPS RTMP ZIXI, SRT 60i or 50i MPEG2-TS/RTP RTSP/RTP MPEG2-TS/TCP MPEG2-TS/UDP YouTube Live Facebook Live RTMPS RTMP 30p, 25p RTSP/RTP MPEG2-TS/RTP Bit Rate MPEG2-TS/TCP Type 720x480 or 720x576 60p, 50p MPEG2-TS/UDP Frame Rate 24 Mbps 20 Mbps 16 Mbps 12 Mbps 8 Mbps 5 Mbps 3 Mbps 1.5 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 0.3 Mbps .
0 When [Optional Adapter] is configured to “Enable” (H.265/HEVC streaming using KA-EN200) Resolution 1920 x 1080 ZIXI, SRT(*) MPEG2-TS/UDP ZIXI, SRT(*) MPEG2-TS/UDP 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p ZIXI, SRT(*) 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p 60p, 50p MPEG2-TS/UDP 60p, 50p SRT(*) Bit Rate 1280 x 720 4:2:0 8bit ZIXI Type 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 4:2:0 8bit 4:2:2 10bit MPEG2-TS/UDP Frame Rate 4:2:2 10bit 24 Mbps 20 Mbps 16 Mbps 12 Mbps 8 Mbps 5 Mbps 3 Mbps 1.5 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 0.3 Mbps .
Starting Distribution 1 Perform the necessary setting for the decoder and PC application. For details on the settings, please refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the respective devices and applications. Memo : 0 If there is an NAT router within the communication path between the camera and the decoder, port forwarding setup is required. For details on the settings, please refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the router in use.
Setting the FEC Matrix Set the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1. 1 Select [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Streaming Server] B [Server1] to [Server4] B [FEC Matrix] and press the Set button. The FEC adjustment screen appears. . 2 Adjust the L and D values. Use the H/I buttons to adjust the L value, and the J/K buttons to adjust the D value. The amount of FEC overhead changes when the L and D values are changed.
Logging in to Facebook Preliminary Configuration Configure the date/time of this unit correctly as the correct date/time information is needed for login authentication. Do not turn off the power while operating the Facebook Live settings screen. Check to ensure that the camera is connected to the network. Caution : 0 Read through the Facebook Terms of Service before using. 0 When sharing a live video on Facebook, do not include any third-party ads in the video content.
6 Device authentication is now complete (PC/ tablet/smartphone operation) A registration window is displayed. Press [OK] to complete device registration. Privacy settings (PC/tablet/smartphone operation) If the privacy settings on the camera are stricter than the Facebook settings during live streaming on a personal timeline, the Facebook settings will override the camera settings.
Memo : Characters in the user name or page name that are not supported by the camera will appear as “□” or “〓”. 3 Configure the privacy settings Configure the privacy settings in “Privacy”. . Memo : If the live video is not streamed according to the privacy settings, please refer to “Privacy settings (PC/tablet/smartphone operation)” for more information.
Connection Setup 1 Set [System] to “HD” or “SD”. Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] to “HD” or “SD”. 2 Select [Streaming Server]. 0 Open the [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Streaming Server] screen. 0 Select a server using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). (A P141 [ Streaming Server ] ) 4 Log in Select [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [ Log In] to launch the wizard screen. .
7 Login successful The user name and a “login successful” message will appear on the wizard screen. click the Set button (R) to complete configuration. Live Streaming on YouTube Live Follow the steps below to stream live from YouTube Live. Log in to your account before starting. (A P223 [Logging in to YouTube] ) Live Streaming User Name . 8 Logout After live streaming has ended, click “ Log Out”. To perform live streaming on another account, you need to “log out” once.
4 Configure the streaming schedule o Instant streaming Set [Schedule] to “Off”. o Scheduled streaming A Set [Schedule] to “On”. . . B Configure the settings for scheduled streaming in [Settings]. . Caution : If “Title” contains character that are not usable on YouTube Live, these may be automatically replaced with other characters. 3 Select a privacy setting in [Visibility] Configure the privacy settings. Network . 226 Live Streaming on YouTube Live .
Return Video/Audio from the Network (Return over IP) Return video/audio from the network can be displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor of the camera or listened through a headphone. Memo : 0 This feature is only usable in the Camera mode. 0 Start the encoder before activating Return over IP. To end, turn off Return over IP before shutting down the encoder. 0 This feature is available when [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is set to “HD” or “SD”.
IFB (Return Audio) Return audio from the network can be played through a headphone. Memo : 0 This feature is only usable in the Camera mode. 0 Start the encoder before activating Return over IP. To end, turn off Return over IP before shutting down the encoder. 0 This feature is available when [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is set to “HD” or “SD”. When [WFrame Rate] is set to “24p”, this feature is not available. (A P138 [ Return over IP...
Tagging Feature L When using the Exchange file format, entering the tag information on the camera recorder helps to ease the management of tags during editing. Configuring to Exchange Format To use the tagging feature, configure [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [WFormat] to “Exchange”. (A P56 [Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format] ) Configuring Camera Angle Information Camera angle information can be recorded to the metadata of the recorded clip.
Network E Set button Sends the text strings in [Title 1] and [Title 2] to the camera recorder and the tag data of the clip is updated. Update of the tag data is possible while recording is in progress. F Template input button Enters a template phrase into the [Title 1]. (Example) Pressing the [KO] button enters KO into “Title 1”. G REMOVE Button Adds a REMOVE flag to the .xchange file of the clip that is currently being recorded.
Broadcast Overlay A L Texts, images and watermark can be overlaid onto recorded videos and live streaming videos from a smartphone or tablet device by importing the SDP file for broadcast. Available when [System] is set to “HD” or “HD +Web”. Use the SDP Generator to create the SDP file for broadcast. 0 For information on SDP Generator, please contact your local dealer or download from our website. http://www.jvc.
A B C D E F G Memo: Range Text 1 Range Text 2 Range Text 3 Range Time Range Logo Range Live mark A Shows the current overlay status. B Text selection area The highlighted text is overlaid and displayed. C [K] [J] Button Selects the text. D [Edit] Button Switches to the text entry mode. E [1][2][3][4] Button Selects the image. F [Display] Button Displays or hides specific areas. G Unit Button Selects the unit to add after Text 3.
Displaying Watermark Images Import the SDP file in which the watermark image has been preconfigured to the camera recorder in advance. The watermark setting menu will be displayed in the [Overlay Settings] menu screen only when the SDP file for broadcast is selected in [Overlay Settings] B [Layout]. 1 Set [Overlay Settings] B [Watermark] to “On”. 2 Select [Overlay Settings] B [Position]. The watermark position setting screen appears. 0 The position is moved 2 steps at a time.
Memo : 0 The total number of currently imported image files and the used capacity can be checked in [Overlay Settings] B [Full Screen Graphic] B [Status]. This capacity may be bigger than the actual image file size. 0 The maximum import size is approx. 23 MB, after combining the capacity that can be checked in [Status] and the size of the imported SDP files.
Memo : 0 To display only one image continuously, set [Interval Time] to “0”. 0 When recording is performed together with live streaming or when there is a lot of information display on the LCD/VF screen, images may take more than 10 seconds to display. It is possible to reduce the time taken to display by lowering the resolution of the recording and live streaming or by pressing the [DISPLAY] button of the camera recorder to turn off the display screen.
Scoreboard Overlay L Specifying Text and Images 1 Connect the camera recorder to a network compatible device such as a mobile device via the network. (A P185 [Preparing Network Connection] ) (A P186 [Connecting to the Network] ) When network connection is established between the devices, start the Web browser on the network compatible device. 2 Enter the following URL in the address bar of the Web browser. http:// “IP address of camera ecorder” Example; http://192.168.0.1 .
Baseball : Configuring Scoreboard Display Position The scoreboard can be displayed at the following positions on the screen. Create an SDP file with the desired display position in the SDP Generator and import the file to the camera recorder.
Hockey : Select [Small] or [SHOOTOUT] in the Overlay Control web screen. [Small] TEAM NAME Period Points Scored Team Logo Remainning Time Entering Scoreboard Data 1 Connect this camera recorder to the network. (A P186 [Connecting to the Network] ) 2 Connect from a web browser. (A P194 [Connecting from a Web Browser] ) 3 When the web browser screen appears, press the overlay icon at the top of the screen or the [Overlay Control] button to display the input screen. Power Play .
Type 2 Type 1 A A B B C C D . E . Overlay A L A Time The start time entered is reflected on the score overlay by pressing the [Set] button. B [Update] Button Reflects numerical values such as score and distance on the score overlay. C [Overlay] Button Turns the score overlay on or off. D Team Name (for text input) If the SDP file selected in the menu item [Overlay Settings] B [Layout] contains more than one team name image, this item is grayed out and text input is disabled.
Baseball Football A A B C B C D . . Overlay A L A Time The start time entered is reflected on the score overlay by pressing the [Set] button. B [Update] Button Reflects numerical values such as score and distance on the score overlay. C [Overlay] Button Turns the score overlay on or off. D Team Name (for text input) If the SDP file selected in the menu item [Overlay Settings] B [Layout] contains more than one team name image, this item is grayed out and text input is disabled.
Basketball A B C D E A Time The start time entered is reflected on the score overlay by pressing the [Set] button. B [Update] Button Reflects numerical values such as score and distance on the score overlay. C [Overlay] Button Turns the score overlay on or off. D [Display] Button Displays or hides specific areas.
Soccer A B C D E F G H I Overlay A L J . 242 Scoreboard Overlay L A Time The start time entered is reflected on the score overlay by pressing the [Set] button. B Time (Left): Currently displayed match time. Time (Right): Currently displayed additional time. Displayed only during additional time. C Period: Can be changed only when the clock is stopped. D Minutes of Added Time: Displays the additional time granted only during additional time if “ON” is selected.
Hockey A Time The start time entered is reflected on the score overlay by pressing the [Set] button. B Power Play: Entering the penalty time displays the power play state that corresponds to it. C [Overlay] Button Turns the score overlay on or off. D [Update] Button Reflects numerical values such as score and distance on the score overlay.
Additional time display for Soccer The display of additional time toggles on and off automatically depending on the elapsed time of [Time] and the status of [Period]. Whether a match is in additional time is determined by the setting values of [Duration of Each Half] and [Duration of Each Half of ET] of [Preset Settings]. The display example is as follows. Example) Duration of Each Half: “45:00”, Duration of Each half of ET: “15:00” 1st Half Period Time 1:23 Time Display . 46:23 . 2nd Half 46:23 .
Team Display Settings Team names can be displayed by one of the following ways. 0 Specifying texts directly from web browser 0 Importing an image containing the team name and logo Specifying texts directly from web browser Enter the texts in the Overlay Control web screen. Available characters are as follows. However, text cannot be entered when using a SDP file containing team name images. !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmno pqrstuvwxyz{|}~¡¢£¤¥¦§¨©ª«¬®¯°±²³´μ¶•
Deleting an Imported SDP File Entering Scoreboard Data Automatically You can delete an imported SDP file. 1 Select [Overlay Settings] B [Delete User Layout]. 2 Select an SDP file to delete. The blue line at the background of the SDP file name indicates that the file is applied for the current overlay. By using a scoreboard solution supplied from Sportzcast, the camera can ingest scoreboard data automatically.
5 Enter the [Alias] name to save and press the cross-shaped button (I). 6 After the connection complete screen appears, press the Set button (R) to close the menu screen. Memo : 0 If a Scorebot is currently being connected, search cannot be performed until the connection has been terminated. 0 Old settings that are saved in [Sever Settings] at the storage destination will be overwritten.
Error Messages and Actions Warning display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, tally lamp indication and warning tone are as follows according to the error status. Memo : 0 This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again. Error Message Turn Power Off Turn Back On Later Fan Stop Detected Please Turn P.
Error Message Record Format Incorrect Media Full No Clips No Media No Media No Clips Recording has stopped as it has exceeded 4 hours Status Action Set [WResolution], [WFrame Rate] and Clip Review is different from the [WBit Rate] correctly. current [WResolution], (A P157 [WResolution/ [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] GResolution] ) setting.
Error message Access Denied. Status Access is denied. Others Action Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P138 [ Metadata Server... ] ) (A P149 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Username or Authentication for login to the FTP Adjust the Username and Password Password. server failed. settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P138 [ Metadata Server... ] ) (A P149 [ Clip Server ] ) Invalid Path Was Requested.
List of Live Streaming Error Displays The following error messages are displayed when the live streaming setting is incorrect, or when the connection is lost during live streaming. Error message Invalid Address Status 0 The IP address format is Action 0 Enter the IP address, host name or URL of the destination correctly. converted into the IP address. (A P216 [Setting Distribution] ) An IP multicast address was set. Use an IP address that is not a multicast address.
List of Layout Import Error Displays A L Error Message Failed To Read File From Media! No User Layout Exists. Failed To Write File To The Camera! Import Error! Status SD card is defective. SDP file data is corrupted. Action Use other SD card. Use the SDP file generated by the SDP Generator. SDP file data is corrupted. Use the SDP file generated by the SDP Generator. The camera recorder version is old Update the firmware for the camera and an unknown SDP file has been recorder to the latest version.
Blinking of the Tally Lamp The tally lamp starts blinking when the remaining space on the recording media is running out during recording or when the battery power is running low.
Troubleshooting Symptom Power does not turn on. Action 0 Is the AC adapter properly connected? 0 Is the battery charged? 0 Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Others Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again. Unable to start recording. 0 Is the record trigger button/lock switch on the handle turned on? 0 Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on? Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off.
Symptom The time code and user’s bit are not displayed. The time is not displayed. Action 0 Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit may not be displayed depending to the type of display. 0 Is [LCD/VF] B [Display On/Off] B [TC/UB] set to “Off”? To display the date and time, set it to “On”. (A P131 [Display On/Off Item] ) 0 The time is only displayed on the display screen in the Camera mode (during shooting).
Specifications Terminal Section Video/Audio General Item Power Power consumption Mass Allowable operating temperature Allowable operating humidity Allowable storage temperature Built-in wireless LAN A 2.4 GHz U model 5 GHz USA Description DC 12 V Approx. 24.0 W (When recording in the factory default settings using the viewfinder.) Approx. 3.6 kg (With battery attached) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 30 %RH to 80 %RH -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.
Others Item Description [LAN] terminal 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) [HOST] terminal USB-A type, network connection function only [REMOTE] Φ2.5 mm mini jack terminal (Stereo) [TC IN/OUT] terminal [IN] 1.0 V(p-p) to 4.0 V(p-p) high impedance [OUT] 2.0 ± 1.0 V (p-p) low impedance Camera Section Item Image pickup device Sync system ND filter Gain Electronic shutter LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Filter diameter Sensitivity Description 1" single CMOS sensor (effective resolution: approx. 9.
Video/Audio Item Description 4K EXT (SSD) mode (Apple ProRes) Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video 422HQ mode Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 1768 Mbps (Max), 3840x2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 422 mode Apple ProRes 422, 1178 Mbps (Max), 3840x2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 422LT mode Apple ProRes 422 LT, 821 Mbps (Max), 3840x2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/24 bit 4K mode (MOV: H.264) Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Item Description HD mode (Exchange (U model) / MP4 (E model): H.264) Recording file MP4 File Format format Video LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 12 Mbps (Max) 1920x1080/59.94p (U model), 1920x1080/50p (E model), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps (Max) 1280x720/59.94p (U model) 1280x720/50p (E model) Audio AAC 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit 128 kbps HD mode (High-Speed) Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XHQ mode 70 Mbps (Max), 1920×1080 119.88/59.94p, 100/50p MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Accessories Accessories Warranty Card (U model only) INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) AC Adapter Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) Battery Wireless LAN Antenna A 1 1 1 1 2 * A large eyecup and hood are mounted in advance to the camera body.
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) Wireless LAN antenna is not included in GY-HC500U/GY-HC500E/GY-HC500SPCU. 49 79 55 158 109 . 437 77 203 212 227 386 * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Appendix Tone Mapping Characteristics for Converting HLG to ITU709 for LCD/VF . 60% ITU709 110 100 80% ITU709 75% ITU709 72.5% ITU709 50% ITU709 90 OUTPUT (IRE) 80 75% 70 72.5% 60 60% 50 *2 hlg 50%white + KNEE 60%white +_KNEE 72.5%_white + knee 75%_white + knee 80%_white + knee ITU709_50% ITU709_60% ITU709_72.5% ITU709_75% ITU709_80% WHITE POINT *1 *4 *5 50% 40 80% *3 *6 30 20 10 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.
Index A AC adapter .......................................... 35, 36 Action ........................................................ 99 AF assist ............................................ 61, 115 Aspect ratio ................................................ 58 Auto FTP .................................................. 190 B Backup rec ................................................ 89 Battery ................................................. 20, 35 Brightness adjustment .............................
Return Videos .......................................... 227 S Safety zone display .................................. 176 Scoreboard Overlay ................................. 236 SD/SDHC/SDXC card ......................... 21, 48 SDI ........................................................... 182 SDP Generator ........................................ 231 Selecting multiple clips ............................ 104 Series rec .................................................. 87 Setting the date/time .........
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