. HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE GY-HC900STU/GY-HC900RCHE INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) This manual provides a brief explanation on operating this camera recorder. For detailed operation methods and camera settings, please refer to the following Mobile User Guide. In this illustration, the supplied viewfinder is attached to the GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE. Viewfinder is not supplied for GY-HC900STU and GY-HC900RCHE.
FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ et certains points peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à tous les appareils. INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ 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 ATTENTION FOR USA AND CANADA RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION 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: Introduction TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Déclaration de conformité du fournisseur GY-HC900CHU Numéro de GY-HC900STU modèle : 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 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.
. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. . L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à de l’eau ou à des éclaboussures et les objets remplis de liquide, tels que des vases, ne doivent pas être placés sur l’appareil. . Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. .
For GY-HC900RCHE 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.
vx o Para Brasil The European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: Die europäische Vertretung für die JVC KENWOOD Corporation ist: JVCKENWOOD Deutschland GmbH Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 61118 Bad Vilbel GERMANY . x 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.
Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ............................................ 4 Contents .......................................................... 10 Verifying the Accessories ................................ 10 Names of Parts ................................................ 11 Preparations Introduction Settings and Adjustments Before Use ............. 14 Power Supply .................................................. 17 Initial Settings ..................................................
Names of Parts W V L M N O P Q A B U T C S D R . Introduction L Slide Cover (For [USER6]/[USER7] Button) EF G H IJ .
Side Control Panel S [TC DISPLAY] TC/UB Display Switch T [TC GEN] Time Code Generator Switch b a A B C D E F G H Introduction . U [TC PRESET] Button V [B.
Rear Terminal Electronic Viewfinder u v A B C P O N M L K A B C D E F J K L M J D I E G H A Back Tally Lamp (Rear) B [AUDIO INPUT1/2] Switch C [12V y 1.8A] DC OUT terminal (Rear) D [PHONE] Terminal (Φ3.5 mm) E [DC INPUT] Terminal F [AUDIO INPUT1/2] Terminal (XLR 3-pin) G [AUDIO OUT] Terminal (XLR 5-pin) H [HD/SD SDI OUT1/2] Terminal I [HD/SD SDI IN] Terminal .
Settings and Adjustments Before Use Attaching the Viewfinder u v 2,4 Attaching the Lens (Sold Separately) This camera recorder can be attached with a B4 mount lens. Caution : 0 Check that the camera recorder is turned off before attaching the lens. Attaching the lens with the power turned on can result in accident and malfunction. 0 When detaching the lens, do not touch the optical filter or allow dust to adhere to the optical filter. 3 .
Attaching the Microphone (Sold Separately) u v You can attach a separately sold microphone to the microphone holder. The microphone that is sold separately uses a phantom power supply. Attaching the Video Light (Sold Separately) Video lights or accessories can be attached to the accessory shoe of this camera recorder. The accessory shoe is of the 1/4-inch screw type. To make use of a slide shoe, attach the supplied cold shoe unit.
Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas uv Attach the wireless LAN antenna by turning it in the clockwise direction. Hold the base while attaching the antenna. Attaching the Tripod (Sold Separately) Mount this camera recorder after attaching the KA-551U tripod base unit to the tripod. To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, which may result in injuries or damages, read through the instruction manual of the KA-551U as well as that of the tripod to be used and make sure that it is securely attached.
Power Supply . 2 Turn on the power of the AC adapter, followed by setting the [POWER ON/OFF] switch of this unit to “ON”. Power will be supplied to the camera recorder. Caution : 0 Do not insert or remove the DC cable during recording. 0 Do not use power supply of high voltage fluctuation, containing noise such as ripple, or with insufficient capacity. Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power.
Attaching/Detaching the Battery (U Model) Using a Battery Pack Recommended Batteries U model : Dionic HC, Digital 150 (Anton/Bauer) E model : E-HL9, DUO-150 (IDX) * Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable. Caution : 0 Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly. 0 For details on how to charge the battery, please refer to the [instruction manual] of the battery in use.
Attaching/Detaching the Battery (E Model) Use E-HL9 or DUO-150 from IDX. 1 Attach the battery. Face the terminal downward and attach the V mount of the battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera recorder. 2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place. V Mount Attachment Bracket V Mount Preparations . 3 Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to detach it from the camera recorder. Release Button Battery .
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 It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply. 0 Attach the lens cap. 1 Set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “ON”. A language selection screen appears.
4 Press the [STATUS/SET] button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 0 For U models Adjusting the Back Focus When the lens is attached for the first time, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when it is zoomed to the telephoto or wide-angle end. 0 The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the subject. . 0 For E models . 5 Set the time zone and date/time. A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and select the setting item.
SD Card This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. Usable Cards System HD Format Bit Rate QuickTime( 50M H.264) (YUV422), 50M (XHQ) 35M (UHQ) QuickTime( 35M (HQ), MPEG2) 25M (SP) Preparations Usable SD Card UHS-I U1 or higher, or Class 10 or higher UHS-I U1 or higher, or Class 6 or higher Caution : 0 Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] appears at the remaining media display area. Format the card using the camera recorder menu. 0 Unformatted SD cards 0 SD cards formatted under different specifications Caution : 0 Be sure to format the SD card on this camera recorder. SD cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.
Clips Recorded to SD Cards Example: QuickTime Folders in the SD Card A BCG 00 01 Images captured are recorded to the [DCIM] folder. Preparations Memo : 0 By formatting (initializing) the SD card from the [Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System] settings will be generated. 0 When the [System] settings and [WFormat]/ [YFormat] settings are changed, folders required for recording in those settings will be automatically generated.
Basic Shooting Procedures Preparations 1 Configure the video and audio input settings. You have to configure video settings such as brightness adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio input settings and audio recording level for audio recording. 0 Adjusting the Brightness 0 Adjusting the White Balance 0 Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level 2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SD card.
Playing Recorded Clips To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to the Media mode. Press and hold the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in the Camera mode to enter the Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SD card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen. Memo : 0 When an SD card without any clips is inserted, “No Clips” is displayed. Viewing Recorded Videos Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.
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.
Preparing Network Connection Operating Environment Operation has been verified for the following environments. Computer 0 OS: Windows 7 Web browser: Internet Explorer 11 0 OS: Windows 10 Web browser: Chrome 0 OS: macOS 10.
Connecting to the Network Connecting to Network via [LAN] Terminal 1 Configure the connection settings with [LAN Wizard]. 0 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [LAN Wizard] and configure the settings according to the instructions on the screen. Perform setting for the following.
Connecting from a Web Browser o USB wired LAN connection 0 IP address setting (DHCP or manual) 0 IP Address 0 Subnet mask 0 Default gateway 0 DNS Server Memo : 0 When an address is manually assigned in a NAT environment, it is also necessary to set the default gateway correctly besides conversion of the address at the router’s end in order to perform operations such as access to the Internet from an external network via the router.
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart LCD/VF... Shooting Assist... Marker Settings... Display Type... Display On/Off... VF Color LCD Contrast LCD Bright LCD Peaking Convert to ITU709 LCD RGB Gain VF RGB Gain A/V Set... Video Set... Audio Set... Network Connection Setup... Live Streaming... Web... Metadata Server... Clip Server... Import Metadata Zero Config... Reset Network Settings System... Record Set... Media... Setup File...
Basic Operations in Menu Screen A [USER1] Button Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the [Favorites Menu]. 0 Pressing the [MENU/THUMB] button displays B [USER3] Button Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB Preset] setting screen. 0 0 0 0 0 the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu].
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 but it will appear for approximately 3 seconds when changes are being made. Memo : 0 When the display screen is turned off, it will appear only in the following cases. 0 Approximately 3 seconds when changes are being made 0 During event display or warning display Display Screen d c b aZY X A B 282min 100min 50min W V SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 .
C Operation lock The r icon appears during operation lock. Memo : 0 The s icon appears for 3 seconds after operation lock is turned off. D Black Toe Displays the Black Toe setting. Memo : 0 The “Normal” appears for 3 seconds after changing to Normal. E Skin Detail e appears when Skin Detail is functioning. Memo : 0 f appears for 3 seconds after Skin Detail is turned off. F Color Space Display Displays the color space. Memo : 0 This can be configured in [Camera Process] B [Color Space].
J Shutter 0 The current shutter speed appears on the screen. 0 When the camera recorder is switched to the Full Auto shooting mode using the user button that is assigned with “Full Auto” or when it is switched to the Automatic Shutter mode with [Camera Function] B [Shutter] set to “EEI”, the a icon appears on the left side of the shutter speed. Memo : 0 The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings.
P Luminance Information Displayed when the Spot Meter function is activated. MAX : Maximum luminance MIN : Minimum luminance Q Zebra pattern (zebra icon) During zebra pattern display, is displayed on the display screen in Camera mode. R Time Display Displays the current time. Memo : 0 The date/time display style can be configured in [System] B [Date/Time]. 0 When [System] B [Record Set] B [Time Stamp] is set to “On”, this item is not displayed.
V 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 * . * Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.) denotes drop frames. Enlarged Display [NDF] is displayed to the right of [TC] in the case of non-drop frames and [DF] in the case of drop frames. NDF R-RUN 00H 00M 00S 00F . 0 Example of user’s bit display: Display Screen .
a Live streaming mark When [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Live Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status is displayed. Icon . . (Red) (Red) Status Distribution in progress (good connection quality) Distribution in progress (poor connection quality) Connection pending or connection failed . (Yellow) b SDI Input Mode “SDI INZ” is displayed when a device is connected to the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal, and [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is set to “HD(SDI In)”.
D Operation Guide Displays a guide for the current operation buttons. E Audio Level Meter 0 Displays the audio levels for CH-1 to CH-4. . F Position Bar Displays the current position in the video. During trimming, the position bar appears in green, and icons for the in and out points are displayed.
J 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 SD card being played back. 0 Example of time code display: Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current settings. 0 To display the status screen, press the [STATUS/SET] button in the normal screen. 00:00:00:00 0 Press the [STATUS/SET] button to switch to the * status screen. .
Troubleshooting Symptom Power does not turn on. Unable to start recording. 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? 0 0 Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. Playback does not start after selecting a clip thumbnail and pressing the [STATUS/SET] button (R). Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen appear dark or blurred. [CH-3/CH-4] audio is not recorded.
Symptom The time is not displayed. Action 0 The time is only displayed on the display screen in the Camera mode (during shooting). 0 Is [System] B [Record Set] B [Time Stamp] set to “On”? To display the date and time, set it to “Off”. The actual recording time is shorter than the estimated time. The two camera recorders are not synchronized even though the time codes have been synchronized. (Z on the Slave device is not displayed.) Cannot connect to wireless LAN.
Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations o This camera recorder has a drip-proof structure equivalent to IPX2 according to our testing method. It is not completely waterproof. And the drip-proof performance under all conditions is not guaranteed.
Rechargeable Battery o The batteries recommended for use with this camera recorder are as follows. U model : Dionic HC, Digital 150 (Anton/ Bauer) E model : E-HL9, DUO-150 (IDX) o Please make use of one of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if they are not used correctly. Regular Inspection (Maintenance) o Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors.
SDHC/SDXC Cards o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card 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. In addition, the remaining space on the card may not increase even when files are deleted using a PC.
License Notices Others o MPEG LA AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
Specifications General Item Power Power consumption Mass Allowable operating temperature Allowable operating humidity Allowable storage temperature Drip-proof performance Built-in wireless LAN uv 30 %RH to 80 %RH -20 ℃ to 50 ℃ (-4 °F to 122 °F) Equivalent to IPX2 IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.
Camera Section Item Image pickup device Lens Mount Description 2/3-inch, 2.2 megapixels, progressive CMOS x 3 2/3-inch B4 Bayonet mount system Color separation F1.
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) Wireless LAN antenna and viewfinder are not included in GY-HC900STU and GY-HC900RCHE. (VF MOVE) 50 For U Model 93.5 69 137 96 (VF MOVE) 20 (137.5) 359 265 137.5 102.4 207 251 276 319 244 (S.PAD MOVE) 40 104 . 93.5 69 137 96 Others (VF MOVE) 50 For E Model (VF MOVE) 20 (137.5) 371 265 137.5 102.4 207 251 276 319 244 (S.PAD MOVE) 40 104 .
Software License Agreement 2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other code analysis works in connection with the Licensed Software. The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”) provided by JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the “Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the terms and conditions which Users shall follow in order to use the Licensed Software.
Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the Licensed Software, any related documents and copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date of termination. Article 10 Export Restriction 1. The User shall understand that the Licensed Software shall be subject to the export restrictions adopted by the country of User and any other countries. 2.
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