. HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE GY-HC900STU/GY-HC900RCHE INSTRUCTIONS . . In this illustration, the supplied viewfinder is attached to the GY-HC900CHU/GY-HC900CHE. Wireless LAN antenna and viewfinder are not included in GY-HC900STU and GY-HC900RCHE. 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.
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-HC900CHU GY-HC900STU Trade Name: JVC Responsible JVCKENWOOD USA party: Corporation Address: 500 Valley Road, Suite 203 Wayne, NJ 07470 Telephone 973-317-5000 Number: 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
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.
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. Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance. . The plastics packaging bags may cause suffocation when they are covered over the head.
vx o Para Brasil The European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: 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.
Contents Introduction Preparations Settings and Adjustments Before Use ............. 30 Attaching the Lens (Sold Separately) ........... 30 Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) u v ..................................................................... 30 Attaching the Microphone (Sold Separately) ..................................................................... 31 Attaching the Video Light (Sold Separately) 31 Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas (Supplied) u v ...................................
Playback Introduction Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 95 Thumbnail Screen ........................................ 95 Actions ......................................................... 97 Playing back ................................................ 98 Deleting Clips ................................................ 100 Appending/Deleting OK Mark ........................ 101 Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips .....................................................
Introduction Connecting from a Web Browser ................... 195 Editing Metadata ........................................... 195 Planning Metadata ..................................... 195 Clip Metadata ............................................ 196 Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser ....................................................................... 199 View Remote Control and Camera Control Functions .......................................................
Main Features Introduction A variety of wired and wireless interfaces to support various network connections In addition to the USB host terminal for wireless LAN and LTE USB adapter connections, this camera recorder is equipped with a variety of interfaces such as wired LAN terminal and built-in wireless LAN with 2.4GHz/5GHz MIMO dual band antennas u v to support various network connections.
Built-in GPS u v User buttons/switches assignable with different functions for greater ease of use Menu items corresponding to each user button are available to assign the buttons with different functions. “IPX2” standard equivalent waterproof function for shooting in the rain SDI pool feed for simultaneous recording and streaming of videos Symbols used Caution : Describes precautions concerning the operation 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.
Rechargeable Battery 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. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline). You can check the usage time of the fan in [System] B [System Information] B [Fan Hour].
SDHC/SDXC Cards Introduction 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.
License Notices 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 Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback. o The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.
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 Introduction A B C D . EF G H IJ A Speaker (A P98 [Audio Output during Playback] ) B Viewfinder Left-Right Position Lock Ring For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the viewfinder to the left or right. (A P30 [Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) u v] ) C Cable Clamp D [ND FILTER] Switch Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range.
W V U T Introduction L M N O P Q S R . L Slide Cover (For [USER6]/[USER7] Button) Sliding the cover over the buttons helps to prevent accidental operation. M [USER6] Button It can be assigned with a specific menu function. (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) N [USER7] Button It can be assigned with a specific menu function.
Side Control Panel b a Introduction A B C D E F G H . AUDIO INPUT Z PRESET GEN Y X W V F-RUN R-RUN REGEN DISPLAY TC UB I J K LM N O P Q R S TU A [ONLINE/5] Button 0 Switches live streaming between ON/OFF. (A P214 [Starting Distribution] ) 0 You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. Initial setting: Live streaming (A P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) B [USER4] Button It can be assigned with a specific menu function.
U [TC PRESET] Button When the [TC GEN] switch is set to “F-RUN” or “R-RUN”, this camera recorder enters or exits Preset mode when this button is pressed. Upon entering Preset mode, an enlarged display appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cross-shaped button to move the cursor and select a value. Next, press the [STATUS/SET] button to preset the time code and the screen returns to the original display. Memo : 0 The UB mode is enabled only when [TC/UB] B [UB Mode] is set to “Preset”. V [B.
Introduction a [MENU/THUMB] 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. (A P105 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] ) 0 Displays the menu screen when the button is pressed during thumbnail display in the Media mode. 0 Stops playback and displays the thumbnail screen when the button is pressed during playback screen display in the Media mode.
Rear Terminal R Q O P M L K A B C D J I E F . G H A Back Tally Lamp (Rear) (A P46 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P222 [Blinking of the Tally Lamp] ) B [AUDIO INPUT1/2] Switch (A P69 [Audio Recording] ) C [DC OUT] Terminal (Rear) Supplies power to an externally-connected wireless receiver. 4 1 3 2 Pin Number 1 2 3 4 Signal Name UNREG GND NC NC UNREG +12V . Memo : 0 The pin configurations for C and K are the same. Caution : 0 Do not connect it to any device other than an external wireless receiver.
Electronic Viewfinder u v (A P42 [Adjusting the Viewfinder] ) Introduction A B C Q P O N J K L M I H G D E . F A Microphone Holder Lock Knob B Microphone Holder C Front Tally Lamp (A P46 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P222 [Blinking of the Tally Lamp] ) D Eyepiece Focus Ring For adjusting the visibility. E Electronic Viewfinder F Eyepiece Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision. G [USER1] Button (VF) It can be assigned with a specific menu function.
Basic System Diagram .
Settings and Adjustments Before Use Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) uv 2,4 . Attaching the Lens (Sold Separately) Preparations 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 Video Light (Sold Separately) Attaching the Microphone (Sold Separately) You can attach a separately sold microphone to the microphone holder. The microphone that is sold separately uses a phantom power supply. 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 Cold Shoe Unit 1, 3 1 Remove the plate from the cold shoe unit.
Attaching the Wireless LAN Antennas (Supplied) u v Attach the wireless LAN antenna by turning it in the clockwise direction. Hold the base while attaching the antenna. Adjusting the Position of the Shoulder Pad Adjust the position of the shoulder pad back and forth. 1 Release the lock of the lock lever and adjust the position of the shoulder pad back and forth. 2 Lock the lock lever and check that the shoulder pad is fixed. Preparations Lock Lever . .
Power Supply Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Use the AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power. To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. (A P34 [Using a Battery Pack] ) (A P33 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)] ) u w : Tandem 150 (Anton/Bauer) v : IA-300a (IDX) x : AC-100 (IDX) Memo : 0 For the type of AC adapter to be attached on a battery mount, check the method of attachment in [Using a Battery Pack] (A P 34).
Precautions for the Battery Operation Using a Battery Pack 0 Do not remove the battery when the [POWER Recommended Batteries Preparations U model : Digital 150 (Anton/Bauer) E model : 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 “INSTRUCTIONS” of the battery in use.
Attaching/Detaching the Battery (E Model) Use the following battery type. 0 V Mount 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 . 3 Detaching the Battery Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to detach it from the camera recorder.
Power Status Display Menu Screen (A P106 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] ) Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens. Preparations Display B 14.4V B 100min C 30% 4 RES 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].
Turning On/Off the Power Turning On the Power 1 Set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch 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 [CAM/MEDIA] button at the side of the camera recorder to switch mode. (A P20 [Operation Modes] ) 1 Set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”. 2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT] terminal (when not in use for a long time).
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 [STATUS/SET] button (R).
4 Press the [STATUS/SET] button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Date/Time] screen appears. 0 For U models 0 For E models Setting the Date/Time (A P149 [ 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 P167 [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 Preparations 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. Memo : 0 When [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [SDI OUT2 Char.]/[HDMI Char.
Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current 0 0 0 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. To display the status screen, press the [STATUS/SET] button in the normal screen. Press the [STATUS/SET] button to switch to the status screen.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD monitor, or both. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions. Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images. Adjusting the LCD Monitor 2 Preparations You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor according to your usage condition.
5 Adjust the brightness, outline and contrast of the viewfinder screen. Adjusting the Brightness o Flipping up the Eyepiece Flipping up the eyepiece provides a better view of the entire image. Push the lock upward to flip up the eyepiece. Use the [BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. Adjusting the Outline Lock Adjusting the Contrast Use the [CONTRAST] knob to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder. Adjusting the Color Use the [CHROMA] knob to adjust the color of the viewfinder.
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. Preparations Siemens Star Chart . 1 Place an object at approximately 3 m away from the camera recorder. 2 Open up the iris. 3 Set the lens to the telephoto end. 4 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. 5 Set the lens to the wide-angle end. 6 Loosen the F.B.
Assignment of Functions to User Buttons 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. Menu Item [USER0] [USER1] [USER2] [USER3] [USER4] [USER5] [USER6] [USER7] [USER8] [USER9 ▲] [USER10 ▼] [USER11 ◀] [USER12 ▶] [USER13 ●(Front)] [USER1 (VF)] [USER2 (VF)] [LENS RET] . 1 Assign functions to the buttons from the menu.
Tally Lamp 0 When [Tally System] is set to “Internal” Preparations This is the indicator lamp for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. The lamp blinks when the battery or remaining space on the recording media is low. (Camera mode only) * Configure in [System] B [Front Tally]/[Back Tally].
SD Card Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. Usable Cards Format Setting and Usable SD Card Combinations Format HighSpeed 2 HD Bit Rate 70M (XHQ), QuickTime (H.264) QuickTime (MPEG2), MXF (MPEG2) 0 Exchange (U model) 0 MP4 (H.
Preparations 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. When 600 clips are recorded to one card, the remaining space is displayed as 0 min regardless of the estimated recordable time, and no further recording can be performed.
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 Press the SD card cover knob to open the cover. 3 Push the SD card and remove it from the slot. 4 Close the SD card cover. When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, you can use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use. When the memory on an SD card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card.
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards Preparations 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 * For details of the menu operation, refer to “[Basic Operations in Menu Screen] (A P 105)”. Caution : 0 Be sure to format the SD card on this camera recorder.
Restoring the SD Card It is necessary to restore the SD card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons. Memo : 0 [!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media display area when an SD card that requires restoring is inserted. Restore Media Restore Slot A 2 Restore Slot B Set . 3 Restoring starts. Restoring... . 4 Restoring is complete. 0 When restoring is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.
Clips Recorded to SD Cards Example: QuickTime Folders in the SD Card 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] 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.
Operation Lock Feature Operation lock does not apply to the following buttons and switches. You can use this feature to prevent erroneous camera operation. 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 1 While in the Camera mode (when the display screen appears), press and hold the [CANCEL/RESET] button for 5 seconds or longer. 0 The operation lock turns on, and an operation lock icon (r) appears on the display screen. 0 Press the [CANCEL/RESET] button again for 5 seconds or longer to turn off the operation lock.
Basic Shooting Procedures Shooting 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.
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 Selecting a System Definition The following definitions are available for selection.
Selecting a Video Format 0 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 “High-Speed”2 Record Format W W Frame W Bit Rate W Audio Resolution Rate QuickTime 1920x1080 120/60p, 2CH 24 bit (H.
o When [System] is set to “SD” or “SD(SDI In)”: 2 Zoom Operation Record Format W W Frame W Bit Rate W Audio Resolution Rate QuickTime 720x480 60i 8M (HQ) 4CH 16 bit/ (H.264) (U model) 2CH 16 bit 720x576 50i (E model) Memo : 0 Each item for slot B is fixed at the same setting as slot A. Adjusts the angle of view. Zooming can be operated using the following.
Focus Operation Adjusting the Focus 1 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Memo : 0 Using the Focus Assist or Expanded Focus function makes it easier to focus. (A P58 [Focus Assist Function] ) (A P58 [Expanded Focus Function] ) Expanded Focus Function You can magnify the preferred area by pressing the user button assigned with “Expanded Focus”; doing so enables precise focus to be established easily.
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 1 Set Gain, Iris and Shutter to Auto mode. 0 [Adjusting the Iris] (A P 60) 0 [Setting the Gain] (A P 61) 0 [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (A P 62) 2 Set the target level (brighter/darker) to maintain optimum brightness during automatic adjustment.
Adjusting the Iris Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the brightness of the subject. Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set manually. Shooting 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”. 2 Set to Manual Iris mode using the [IRIS A/M] switch on the lens. The lens aperture value (F-number) is displayed. 282min 100min 50min SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 : 56 COMPRESS ITU709 ND1 /64 F2.
Setting the Gain Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment) 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 Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”.
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. Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching) Shooting 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”. 2 Set [Camera Function] B [Shutter] to “Slow” or “Step/Variable”. 0 The shutter speed appears on the screen.
Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment) 1 Set Full Auto mode to off using the user button assigned with “Full Auto”. 2 Set [Camera Function] B [Shutter] to “EEI”. 0 Automatic Shutter mode adjusts the shutter speed automatically according to the brightness of the object. 3 Set the controllable range for the Automatic Shutter in [Camera Function] B [EEI Limit]. (A P110 [ EEI Limit ] ) Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting.
Shooting Memo : 0 Use the user button assigned with “Full Auto” to enter the Full Auto mode also activates the Automatic White Balance mode. In this case, the Iris, Gain and Shutter also enter into Auto mode forcibly. 0 The white balance operation during Full Auto mode can be configured in [Camera Function] B [Full Auto] B [White Balance].
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. . 2 Select the color temperature.
Shooting 4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the object to be shot, place a white object near the center of the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white. 5 Push the [AWB/USER8] switch upward or press the user button assigned with the “AWB” function. 0 The white detection frame appears when Auto White Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely. 0 While Auto White Balance is starting up, “A y ” or “B y ” appears on the screen.
3 Press the Set button (R). Returns to the [White Balance] screen. Vertical Shading Adjustment 0 Adjustment of white shading is needed when you have changed the lens. 0 Although white balance may be appropriate at White Balance R Value AWB Paint B Value the center of the image, this may not be the case at the top and bottom areas. If this is the case, the image will appear greenish or yellowish. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the lens.
Adjusting the Vertical Shading 1 Set [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [V. Shading] to “On”. 2 Select [Adjust...] in [V. Shading] and press the Set button (R). The Vertical Shading Adjustment screen appears. Evaluated Level Meter Sliding Bar for Setting Shooting Setting Value Evaluated Value Detection Frames . 3 Press the [USER1] button to set to perform automatic adjustment.
Adjusting the Camera Image Memo : 0 For details of the respective items, see the [Camera Process] menu. (A P116 [Camera Process Menu] ) You can record audio from the four channels (CH1/ CH2/CH3/CH4) in synchronization with the video images on this camera recorder. Select from the options below to record the audio.
When the switch setting is set to “FRONT” When the switch setting is set to “WIRELESS” Audio recording is performed according to the setting in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Front Mic Select]/[Front Mic Power]/[Front Mic 1 Ref.]/[Front Mic 2 Ref.]. Recording is performed as follows according to the setting in [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Wireless Channel].
Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment) 0 The manual adjustment mode is enabled by 1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH1/2/3/4][MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch to “MANUAL” for the channel to be adjusted manually. 2 Turn the adjustment knob corresponding to the channel to adjust the level. When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [CH1/2 DRC]/ [CH3/4 DRC] B [Threshold Level] is set to “Off”, adjust such that the audio level meter -2 dB does not light up even for loud sounds.
References on DRC (Dynamic Range Compressor) and Limiter DRC and Limiter Configuration Block Diagram On/Off CH1 (CH3) In CH2 (CH4) In Limiter DRC Shooting Threshold Attack Time Decay Time Mode (Link/Separate) Limiter CH1 (CH3) Out CH2 (CH4) Out On/Off . CHx Out 0dBFS Threshold Limiter Off Limiter On CHx Figure 1 In Operating Level of DRC and Limiter . Attack Time Decay Time Figure 2 DRC Response Characteristics .
Audio Output during Recording 0 You can check the recorded audio from the monitor speaker or the headphone connected to the [PHONE] terminal. 0 Adjust the volume of the speaker or headphone using the [MONITOR] volume adjustment knob. 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 Select the time code operation using the [TC GEN] switch. Setting F-RUN Shooting R-RUN REGEN Description The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off. Synchronizes with the external time code when an external time code generator is connected.
Setting Time Code 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 P124 [ 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 PRESET GEN F-RUN R-RUN REGEN DISPLAY TC UB . Shooting Memo : 0 Settings cannot be made in the following cases. 0 When the [TC GEN] switch is set to “REGEN”. 0 Menu screen is displayed. 0 The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode. Setting Time Code 1 Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to “TC”. 2 Set the [TC GEN] switch to a setting other than “REGEN”. 3 Press the [TC PRESET] button. 5 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
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 3 Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the values. Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F can be specified for the user’s bit.
Setting User’s Bit without Opening the Menu PRESET GEN F-RUN R-RUN REGEN DISPLAY TC UB . Shooting Memo : 0 Settings cannot be made in the following cases. 0 When the [TC GEN] switch is set to “REGEN”. 0 Menu screen is displayed. 0 The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode. Synchronizing the Time Code with an External Time Code Generator This camera recorder comes with a [TC IN] terminal.
1 Input the external synchronizing signal to the external time code generator and the [GENLOCK] terminal of this camera recorder. Memo : 0 BB signals or HDTV tri-level synchronizing signals are used as the external synchronizing signal. 0 If the power of the camera recorder is turned on/ off during input of external synchronizing signals, the screen may appear disrupted for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
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. 1 Set the zebra display pattern. Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra]. (A P126 [ Zebra ] ) Shooting Zebra 1 Display Example Zebra 2 Display Example . 2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for displaying zebra pattern.
Setting Spot Meter 1 Select one of the following from [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Spot Meter]. (A P113 [ 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 v u 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 P99 [Playing back] ) 282min 100min 50min SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 : 56 COMPRESS ITU709 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. (A P152 [ W Resolution ] ) (A P152 [ W Frame Rate ] ) (A P153 [ W Bit Rate ] ) (A P154 [ SD Aspect 2 ] ) Memo : 0 To use this function, assign “Clip Review” to any of the user buttons.
Displaying the Video Signal Monitor o When the upper limit is set to 110% and the lower limit to 0% The video signal monitor can be displayed using the user button assigned with “Video Signal Monitor”. The display operation functions according to the setting in [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Video Signal Monitor]. . Displaying the Vectorscope o When the upper limit is set to 90% and the lower limit to 10% Displaying the Waveform Displays the luminance signal of the video as a waveform.
Recording Simultaneously at Two Different Definitions 2 Shooting By setting [System] to “HD+Web”, you can record simultaneously at two different definitions. 0 When HD+Web is selected: Records a high-definition (HD) file to slot A and a web file to slot B at the same time. Web files can be used as a proxy file for the HD file. Memo : 0 If a recordable SD card is inserted into only one of the slots, files will only be recorded to that slot. 0 The [Rec Mode] is fixed at “Normal”.
2 Start recording. 0 Insert recordable media in both slots, and press the [REC] button. 0 In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time. 0 Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators of both the card slots also light up in red. 282min 100min 50min SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 :56 Lit in red COMPRESS ND1 /64 F2.8 AE±0 1 / 60 ISO102400 B 5600K . 3 Stop recording. 0 Press the [REC] button again.
Backup Rec 0 0 The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without 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 P155 [ Slot Mode ] ) (A P111 [User Switch Set Item] ) 1 Set [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”.
3 Start normal recording (normal recording into slot A) 0 Press any of the [REC] buttons. 0 Recording into the media in slot A starts. (The characters “RREC” appear in red.) 0 The card icon of slot A turns red (unselected state), and the status indicator of slot A blinks in red. Red (not selected) 282min 100min 50min SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 . 6f t 12 :34 :56 5 Stop backup recording. 0 Select [STBY] in [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Set button (R).
Special Recording 0 Completed Clip (Recorded video and audio) Besides the normal recording mode, four special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Frame Rec and Interval Rec. Select a mode from [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode]. (A P154 [ Rec Mode 0 1 ] ) Shooting Memo : 0 Special recording cannot be selected when [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System] is set to “HD+Web”2 or “HighSpeed”2.
Clip Continuous Rec 0 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.
Shooting Memo : 0 The following operations cannot be performed while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text). 0 Clip Review operation (A P84 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) 0 Switching SD card slots 0 Switching operation mode (A P20 [Operation Modes] ) 0 Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes) regardless of the menu settings. Caution : 0 Do not remove the SD card during recording (RRECC, red text) or recording pause (STBYC, yellow text).
Caution : 0 Do not remove the SD card during recording (“RRECM”, red text) or recording pause (“STBYM”, yellow text). 0 To remove the SD card during Frame Rec, press the [CANCEL/RESET] button, check that “STBYM” (white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator lights up in green before you remove the card. 0 When the [TC GEN] selection switch is set to “FRUN”, the time code will be recorded in “RRUN”. 0 Audio cannot be recorded. The audio level meter is grayed out.
Shooting 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 P154 [ Rec Interval 1 ] ) 4 Start recording. 0 Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause. 0 After the specified time in [Rec Interval] has passed, recording starts again to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.
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. F [USER3] Button 0 Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor.
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 95)”. A B C . The action selection screen is displayed when the [USER4] 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. (A P102 [Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly] ) Clears all clip selections.
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 and viewfinder. Memo : 0 The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI OUT 1/2] terminal. 0 If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop. However, playback will continue. Displaying Information during Shooting 0dB F1. 6 1/ 100 5600K USER4 Display Off Playback Pressing the [DISPLAY] button during playback displays 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. 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 During Playback or Pause Screen 1 Press [USER1] 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. deleted, thus protecting the important clips.
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 [USER3] 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 [USER4] 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... . Selected Range: Memo : 0 Selecting clips appended with check mark and pressing the [USER3] 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 You can extract (trim) the necessary parts of a clip recorded in the SD card. The trimmed clip is saved as a new file on the same SD card as the original clip. No changes are made to the original clip. 1 Switch to Media mode. Switch the mode using the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button on the side control 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 [USER4] button.
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. 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. A B C D C [MENU/THUMB] Button 0 Displays the menu screen.
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 P176 [Configuring Setup Files] ) A B H C G F D E . (A P156 [ Clip Name Prefix ] ) A B H C D Set Cancel E . Settings under [Network] The keyboard displayed varies according to the settings.
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Menu Display and Detailed Settings [Main Menu...] ..................................... (A P 108) - [Camera Function...] ....................... (A P 109) - [Chroma Aberration] ................... (A P 109) - [Pixel Mapping] ........................... (A P 109) - [Shutter] ...................................... (A P 109) - [AE Level] ................................... (A P 109) - [AE Speed] ................................. (A P 109) - [AE Area] ...........................
Camera Function Menu Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. This item can only be selected in the Camera mode. Chroma Aberration For configuring whether to apply ALAC (Auto Lens Aberration Compensation) to reduce chromatic aberration of magnification which appears as colored outlines. 0 Auto: Configures to ALAC automatically when an ALAC-compatible lens is used. 0 Off: Disables the ALAC function.
AGC Limit For setting the maximum gain value of “AGC”, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically. 0 When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set to “dB”: [Setting Values: 30 dB, 24 dB, R18 dB, 12 dB, 6 dB] 0 When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set to “ISO”: [Setting Values: ISO 25600, ISO 12800, RISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 1600] Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled. [Setting Values: F5.6, F4, F2.
Lens REC For selecting a function to be assigned to the Record button (VTR button, etc.) on the lens. A menu is displayed only when the FS-790 or FS-900 is connected. 0 Intercom2: Turns on/off the Intercom 2 connection. 0 Intercom1: Turns on/off the Intercom 1 (intercom) connection. 0 Rec: Starts/stops recording. [Setting Values: Intercom2, Intercom1, RRec] User Switch Set... For specifying user button related settings. (A P111 [User Switch Set Item] ) Full Auto... For configuring the Full Auto settings.
The settable values for each item are as follows.
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: 42 dB, R36 dB, 30 dB, 24 dB] 0 When [LCD/VF] B [Display Type] B [Gain] is set to “ISO”: [Setting Values: ISO 102400, RISO 51200, ISO 25600, ISO 12800] Clip Review Spot Meter For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Spot Meter” function.
Expanded Focus 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.
Full Auto Item For configuring the operation of each item in the Full Auto mode. Full Auto can be turned on/off using the user button assigned with the “Full Auto” function. Gain For specifying the Gain operation. 0 AGC: Sets the gain to Auto. 0 SW Set: Follows the setting of the [GAIN] switch. [Setting Values: RAGC, SW Set] Iris Control For specifying the White Balance operation. 0 FAW: Sets the white balance to Auto. 0 SW Set: Follows the setting of the [WHT BAL] switch.
Camera Process Menu Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode. Color Space Menu Display and Detailed Settings For configuring the color space that is used inside the camera. The gamma and color gamut change automatically according to the selected color space.
9 Level Detail For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increasing the value increases the sharpness of the contour. [Setting Values: +20 to -20, Off] (Default Value: -6 for “J-Log1” and “HLG” of Color Space; 0 for all other settings) Memo : 0 The setting values of this item and [Adjust...] are stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”. 9 Adjust... For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail).
Black Toe Menu Display and Detailed Settings Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of contrast. For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals. 0 Stretch: Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly. Specify the amount of stretch with [Stretch Level].
White Clip For setting the point to apply white clip for video signals with a high luminance level. [Setting Values: 109% to 90% (R109%)] Memo : 0 Set this item to 100% if the screen becomes too white with a setting value above 100% or when the system in use limits Y signals within 100%. 0 The setting value of this item is stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”. 9 RGB Gamut Clip 2 Memo : 0 The area that is subject to gamut clipping when “On” is configured is as follows.
9 Adjust Menu Display and Detailed Settings 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. o Linear Adjust: The saturation, hue and brightness of the primary and complementary colors (6 colors in total) can be set individually when “On” is configured.
Detail/Adjust Item V/H Balance For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. 0 H+1 to H+20: Increasing the value enhances contour in the horizontal direction. 0 V+1 to V+20: Increasing the value enhances contour in the vertical direction. [Setting Values: H+20 to H+1, RNormal, V+1 to V +20] H Frequency V Frequency For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object.
Skin Area For configuring whether to display only the color correction area in color and areas that are not corrected in black-and-white. 0 On: When “Detect” of [Skin Color Adjust] is functioning, only the detected color is displayed in color and the other areas are displayed in black-and-white in the following cases.
AWB Paint For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] (A P 63)”. 0 Increase the number: Strengthens the red/blue. 0 Decrease the number: Weakens the red/blue. [Setting Values: -32 to +32 (R 0)] Menu Display and Detailed Settings Memo : 0 This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to “A” or “B”. When “PRST” is set, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.
TC/UB Menu Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, or during recording. TC Mode For configuring the TC mode settings. 0 SW Set: Follows the settings of the [TC GEN] switch. 0 Clock: This is set to “Clock” when the [TC GEN] switch is set to “F-RUN”. [Setting Values: RSW Set, Clock] Memo : 0 When the [TC GEN] selection switch is set to “RRUN” or “REGEN”, or during “Interval Rec”1, “Frame Rec”1 and “HighSpeed”2, the setting is fixed at “SW Set”.
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.
9 White Level Menu Display and Detailed Settings 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.
9 Top 1 For setting the maximum luminance level to display Zebra1. [Setting Values: Over, 100%, 98%, 95% to 5% (in 5% increments)] (R80%) 9 Bottom 1 For setting the minimum luminance level to display Zebra1. [Setting Values: 100%, 98%, 95% to 0% (in 5% increments)] (R70%) 9 Top 2 For setting the maximum luminance level to display Zebra2. [Setting Values: Over, 100%, 98%, 95% to 5% (in 5% increments)] (ROver) Memo : 0 This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to “1 Pattern”.
Marker Settings Item For setting the marker and safety zone, which are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. (A P172 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)] ) Memo : 0 During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do not appear regardless of the setting. Marker For setting whether to display marker, safety zone, and center marks on the screen.
Display Type Item This menu is used to set the displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. Battery For setting the display of the remaining battery power on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. 0 Time: Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. (min) 0 Capacity%: Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. (%) 0 Voltage: Displays the current battery voltage in units of 0.1 V.
Gain For setting the gain display to be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. 0 ISO: Displays the gain as ISO sensitivity. 0 dB: Displays the gain in dB (decibel). [Setting Values: ISO, RdB] Memo : 0 This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “HLG”. Audio Meter Menu Display and Detailed Settings For specifying whether to display the audio level meter on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.
A/V Set Menu Menu screen for video output and audio. Video Set... For specifying video output-related settings. (A P131 [Video Set Item] ) Audio Set... For specifying audio-related settings. (A P135 [Audio Set Item] ) Video Set Item SDI OUT2 Char. For configuring whether to show the display and menu on the [HD/SD SDI OUT2] terminal. [Setting Values: On, ROff] HDMI Char. For configuring whether to show the display and menu on the [HDMI] terminal.
SDI OUT2 For configuring video output from the [HD/SD SDI OUT2] terminal. 0 VF: Outputs the same display as that of the viewfinder at 1080p. 0 Camera: Outputs from the terminal. The screen and menu displays can be configured in [SDI OUT2 Char.]. 0 Off: Does not output from the terminal. [Setting Values: VF, Camera, ROff] Memo : 0 When a resolution with no SDI output is selected, “Camera” cannot be selected. 0 When “576p(HDMI only)” or “480p(HDMI only)” is selected for [SDI OUT2/HDMI Res.
HDMI Enhance For setting the color range of HDMI signals. When connecting to a PC monitor, set this to “On”. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 This item can be configured when [HDMI OUT] is set to a setting other than “Off”. SDI Rec Trigger Memo : 0 If “Type-A” does not work, it may operate in the “Type-B” setting, but the user’s bit to the connected device will not be correctly output. 0 Even if REC B/STBY B is displayed on the display screen, the compatible device may not necessarily be recording.
SD Aspect For setting the style of displaying images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. 0 Side Cut: Displays image with the left and right sides cut off. 0 Letter: Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened. 0 Squeeze: Displays image that is squeezed horizontally.
Return Input 0 For selecting the input destination of the return video. 0 Network: For inputting the return video from the preconfigured network. 0 SDI: Inputs return video from the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal. [Setting Values: Network, RSDI] Return Aspect For selecting the aspect ratio of the return video. 0 16:9: Select this option if the return video is a squeeze signal. 0 4:3: Select this option if the return video is a 4:3 aspect signal (including Letter Box).
CH1 Audio Level/CH2 Audio Level/CH3 Audio Level/CH4 Audio Level 9 Front, Rear/Wireless For configuring the method for adjusting volume level when the [MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch of [AUDIO INPUT CH1 (/2/3/4)] is set to “MANUAL”. 0 Front + CH1(/2/3/4): Adjust using the [MIC LEVEL] knob on the front and the [AUDIO INPUT CH1(/2/3/4)] recording level adjustment knob. 0 CH1(/2/3/4) Knob: Adjust using the [AUDIO INPUT CH1(/2/3/4)] recording level adjustment knob.
Mic Wind Cut... 9 CH1(/2/3/4) For configuring whether to cut the low-frequency range of the audio signal when “FRONT” or “REAR” is selected for [AUDIO INPUT] of each channel and “MIC” or “MIC+48V” is selected for [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] at the back of the camera. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 When [Mic Wind Cut] is set to “On”, a icon is displayed on the status screen (audio input) while the function is operating. Test Tone AUDIO OUT Ch.
IFB/RET Monitor... 0 9 CH1(/2) For configuring the output from the [PHONE] 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 P140 [Connection Setup Item] ) Live Streaming...
Zero Config 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. 9 Announcement For configuring the method of connection from an external device during automatic detection of this camera recorder. [Setting Values: RAll, LAN, USB/Int.
APN For specifying APN (Access Point Name). * This item is grayed out and cannot be selected if APN cannot be set for the adapter attached. Caution : 0 The APN setting is written into the cellular adapter, not this camera recorder. Setting a wrong APN may result in communication failure or expensive bills from the telecommunications company. Set the APN correctly. Live Streaming Item Live Streaming Starts live distribution when “On” is selected.
o Destination URL For entering the URL of the live distribution destination beginning with “rtmp://”. There is no default value (blank). * You can enter up to 191 characters and ASCII characters. Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “RTMP”. o Destination Port Enter the network port number of the live distribution destination using an integer between 1 and 65535. When [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/UDP”, “MPEG2TS/TCP” or “MPEG2-TS/RTP”, the default value is “6504”.
o FEC Matrix 0 For setting the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1. (A P215 [Setting the FEC Matrix 0] ) Memo : 0 This item is selectable only when [SMPTE 2022-1 FEC] is set to “On”. Resolution For setting the resolution of the video image during live distribution. The available options vary according to the settings for [WResolution] and [WFrame Rate] under [Record Format].
o Alias For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera. The name set in this item will be displayed in the [Server] options. *1 The default value is “Server1/Server2/ Server3/Server4”. *2 You can enter up to 31 characters and ASCII characters. o Type For configuring the system for transferring video and audio to be distributed. [Setting Values: RRTSP/RTP, ZIXI o, Icecast] Menu Display and Detailed Settings Memo : 0 Operates as IFB when the setting is configured to “Icecast”.
Web Item Metadata Server Item Web Access Meta-FTP1, Meta-FTP2, Meta-FTP3, MetaFTP4 To access via a web browser, set to “On”. [Setting Values: ROn, Off] Camera Name For setting the name to be displayed on the web browser. Enter not more than 8 characters using the software keyboard. (Default value: HC900) Username For setting the user name. Enter not more than 31 characters using the software keyboard.
o Username Enter the user name for connecting to the FTP server. * Enter not more than 31 characters. o Password Enter the password for connecting to the FTP server. * Enter not more than 31 characters. o PASV Mode For setting whether to set the communication mode used for file transfer to the passive mode. Set to “On” if the camera is inside a firewall, and a connection from the FTP server to the camera cannot be established.
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.
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 P151 [Record Set Item] ) Media 9 Format Media Menu Display and Detailed Settings For formatting (initializing) a recording media.
Battery 0 For configuring the warning voltage or warning level (%) according to the battery specifications and condition of use. 9 Type 2 For configuring the battery warning using voltage or remaining level (%). [Setting Values: Capacity%, RVoltage] Memo : 0 For batteries where information on the remaining level cannot be acquired, the status will be the same as when “Voltage” is selected even when “Capacity%” is selected.
Date Style For setting the date display sequence for display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen as well as for time stamp recording. Display examples of the setting values are as follows.
Record Set Item Record Format After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the recording format. A “Please Wait...” message appears during switching. 9 System System Menu 151 Menu Display and Detailed Settings For selecting a system definition. 0 HD: Records in “HD” (High Definition) quality for both slots A and B.
9 W Resolution Menu Display and Detailed Settings For selecting the image size to be recorded to the SD card in slot A. (Horizontal x vertical) The available options vary according to the [System] and [WFormat] settings. 0 When [System] is set to “HD” or “HD(SDI In)”, and [WFormat] is set to “QuickTime(MPEG2)” or “MXF(MPEG2)”0: [Setting Values: R1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720] 0 When [System] is set to “HD” or “HD(SDI In)”, and [WFormat] is set to “QuickTime(H.
9 W Bit Rate For selecting the bit rate to be recorded to the SD card in slot A. The available options vary according to the settings for [System], [WResolution], and [WFormat]. 0 When [System] is set to “HD” or “HD(SDI In)”, [WFormat] is set to “QuickTime(MPEG2)” or “MXF(MPEG2)”0, and [WResolution] is set to “1440x1080”: [Setting Values: 35M (HQ), 25M (SP)] * When [WResolution] is set to a setting other than “1440x1080”, it is fixed at “35M (HQ)”.
9 Y Frame Rate The frame rate of the image to be recorded to the SD card in slot B is fixed when [System] is set to “HD+Web”2. The value fixed varies according to the settings for [WFrame Rate]. 0 Fixed at “60i”, “50i”, “30p”, “25p” or “24p”2. Memo : 0 When [System] is set to other than “HD +Web”2, this item is fixed at the same setting as [WFrame Rate].
Slot Mode For setting the operation of the card slot. 0 Series: Mode that activates slots A and B sequentially. 0 Dual: Mode that activates slots A and B simultaneously. (A P86 [Dual Rec] ) 0 Backup0: Mode that enables recording to slot B without using the [REC] button. This item is selectable only when [Rec Mode] is set to “Normal”. Record, start and stop operations can be controlled from the [Backup Rec] menu or using the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”.
Time Stamp For setting whether to display shooting date/time information in the recorded video. [Setting Values: On, ROff] Memo : 0 The date/time display style can be changed in [Date Style]/[Time Style]. (A P150 [ Date Style ] ) (A P150 [ Time Style ] ) 0 When [System] is set to “High-Speed”2, this item is fixed at “Off”. Clip Set 9 Clip Name Prefix Menu Display and Detailed Settings For configuring the first four characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the recording media.
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 [USER2] button. A delete mark (b) appears at the beginning of the menu item. Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu] Edit Favorites 1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen. A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main Menu] screen. Aspect Marker 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 [USER1] 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 . 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]. 0 To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
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 f e d c baZ Y X W V A B 282min 100min 50min SDI IN 1080 /30p 00: 00: 00.00 5 .
C Operation lock The r icon appears during operation lock. (A P53 [Operation Lock Feature] ) 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. Display/Status Screen F Color Space Display Displays the color space.
J Shutter 0 The current shutter speed appears on the screen. (A P109 [ Shutter ] ) 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. (A P80 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) 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 .
Display/Status Screen a Media Status ---: A card is not detected in the selected slot, and [Tally System] is also not set to “Studio” STBY : Recording standby RREC : Recording REVIEW : Clip Review (A P84 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) STBY P : Pre Rec recording standby (A P90 [Pre Rec 0] ) RRECP : Pre Rec recording (A P90 [Pre Rec 0] ) STBY C : Clip Continuous Rec recording standby (A P91 [Clip Continuous Rec 0] ) RRECC : Clip Continuous Rec recording (A P91 [Clip Continuous Rec 0] )
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 [USER4] button. 0 When the display screen is turned off, it will appear only in the following cases.
G Information Display Use the [USER4] button to switch between camera information display, GPS display and turning off the display. 0 The GPS display displays information on the recording location of the video being played back only when GPS information has been recorded. 0 Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White Balance that have been recorded.
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 recording media being played back. 0 Example of time code display: 00:00:00:00 * . * Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.) denotes drop frames. 0 Example of user’s bit display: . F F EE D D 20 Memo : 0 Use the [TC DISPLAY] switch to toggle between the time code display and user’s bit display.
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 P45 [Assignment of Functions to User Buttons] ) . Audio Input Screen For checking settings related to audio input channels and their input levels. . Camera Screen For checking information related to shooting using the camera recorder. Display/Status Screen .
Power Screen Network Screen For checking the power consumption. For checking the network login information. . . Memo : 0 [System] shows the power consumption of the entire camera system (camera recorder + connecting devices) while [Connected Devices] shows the estimated power consumption of the peripheral equipments such as lens and wireless slots. 0 When the bar on the bar graph enters the red zone, it indicates that the power consumption has exceeded its rating.
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 P128 [ Grid Marker ] ) A grid that divides the screen into 3x3 is displayed.
The gamma curve can be adjusted to various characteristics when Color Space is set to a value other than “HLG” and “J-Log1”. (A P116 [ Color Space ] ) (A P116 [ Gamma ] ) Standard : Standard gamma curve based on video standard. The adjustable level is 0.35 to 0.45 to 0.55 in steps of 0.01. When the level is at 0.45, the gamma curve becomes one that conforms to the ITU709 standard. Cinema 1 : Sets to a cinema-like gamma curve. The level can be adjusted extensively from -10 to 0 to +10.
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 Adjust the color on the vector scope and waveform monitor using the DSC color chart.
3 Adjust Saturation. 0 Press the cross-shaped button (I) to move the cursor to Saturation. 0 Each of the colors changes in the direction indicated by the arrow on the vector scope. 0 Pressing the cross-shaped button (J) moves the color outward from the center of the circle on the vector scope. 0 Pressing the cross-shaped button (K) moves the color toward to the center of the circle on the vector scope.
Configuring Setup Files The menu settings can be stored on an SD card by saving them as a setup file. Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily. The following types of setup files are available. o Picture File: File that contains image creation settings in accordance to the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).
6 Select [Store] and press the Set button (R). 5 6 . 7 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. Loading a Setup File 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P148 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
Deleting Setup Files 1 Display the [Setup File] menu. Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [Setup File] and press the Set button (R). (A P148 [ Setup File ] ) 2 Select [Delete 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 delete using the crossshaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). Delete Picture File 4 CAM1 CAM2 .
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 [HD/SD SDI OUT] terminal: Outputs either the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI signal or SDSDI signal. 0 [VIDEO OUT] terminal: Outputs composite video signals. 0 [HDMI] terminal: Outputs HDMI signals.
Connecting via SDI 0 Digital video signals, together with embedded (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are output for both the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals. Memo : 0 The sampling frequency for embedded (superimposed) audio signals is 48 kHz. Time code of the built-in time generator as well as playback time code are also output. Connecting a Remote Control Unit The switch functions of the camera recorder can be configured using the remote control unit.
Connecting the Headphone Combinations of [MONI SELECT] and [CH SELECT] Switches Channels to Monitor Description CH1 The audio input to [CH1] is output. CH2 The audio input to [CH2] is output. . . . CH1/CH2 The audio inputs to [CH1] and [CH2] are output. 0 Audio output from the [PHONE] terminal can be selected using [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [PHONE Output] and the combination of the [MONI SELECT] and [CH SELECT] switches.
Inputting External Synchronizing Signals (Genlock) 0 A [GENLOCK] terminal is available on the side of the camera recorder. 0 You can input synchronizing signals from FS-790 (sold separately) or FS-900 (sold separately) that is connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pins) on the rear of the camera recorder. 0 SDI signals (digital signals) can be input from the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal.
o Phase Items to Synchronize The phase items to be synchronized may vary depending on the input synchronizing signal and output video signal. Output Video Signal VIDEO Composite SD-SDI HD-SDI SDI 720p HD-SDI 1080i H : Horizontal Phase V : Vertical Phase F : Field Phase Input Synchronizing Signal BB Tri-sync 720p 1080i H, V, F V V, F H, V, F V V, F V H, V V V, F V H, V, F For digital signals (SDI) input +' 6' 6', ,1 External Synchronizing Signal SYNC Signal Generator .
o Phase Items to Synchronize The phase items to be synchronized may vary depending on the input synchronizing signal and output video signal. Input Synchronizing Signal HD-SDI 3GSDSDI 720p 1080i SDI V, Composite V V V, F H, F V, SD-SDI V V V, F H, F HD-SDI V H, V V V 720p H, V, V, F HD-SDI V V F 1080i 3G-SDI H, V 1080p Output Video Signal VIDEO SDI Adjusting H Phase Connecting External Devices 1 Select [Genlock Adjust] in the [A/V Set] menu.
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 “HighSpeed”2, only “Planning Metadata” can be used for the [LAN] terminal connection.
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 Network via [HOST] Terminal (USB) 0 1 Configure the connection settings with [Wizard]. 0 Select “USB” in [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Wizard], and configure the settings according to the instructions on the screen. Configure the settings for the following according to the type of connection.
Connecting to Network via Built-in Wireless LAN u v 0 1 Configure the connection settings with [Wizard]. 0 Select “USB/Int. WLAN” in [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Wizard], and configure the settings according to the instructions on the screen. Perform setting for the following. 0 Mode of connection 0 Configuration method * For P2P connections, it is necessary to configure the [Default Gateway] and [Passphrase] according to the steps below after the above settings are configured.
Importing Metadata You can download a metadata settings file (XML format) from the FTP server and store metadata in the camera recorder. The imported metadata is applied to clips to be recorded. Preparing Metadata 0 You can record the four metadata types below. : ASCII only, max. 63 characters (bytes) Title2 : UNICODE, max. 127 bytes Creator : UNICODE, max. 127 bytes Description : UNICODE, max. 2047 bytes 0 Metadata makes use of the XML description format.
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). The [Import Metadata] screen appears. 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. Import Metadata Import Metadata? Import 3 Cancel . 2 Select the server for importing the metadata.
Uploading a Recorded Video Clip Uploading Clips Automatically (Auto FTP)0 The following are steps to automatically upload clips recorded in a recording media to a preset FTP server. The following are steps to 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 P146 [ 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 102)”. Uploading All Video Clips 1 Press the [USER4] 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 P186 [Camera Setup for Network Connection] ) 1 Set the camera recorder to the Camera mode, and display the status screen ([LAN] or [USB/Int. WLAN] screen u v or [USB] screen w x). 0 Press the [STATUS/SET] button on the camera recorder to display the status screen.
3 Edit the metadata. A Enter information for the necessary fields. B After input is complete, tap (click) [Save] to overwrite the metadata. A Clip Metadata 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.
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 A mode to "Remote Edit Mode". Change the mode. Cancel Change B . B Tap (click) [Change] to switch the camera to the Remote Edit mode. Remote Edit Mode Memo : 0 When the menu or status is displayed, display of the confirmation screen will be put on hold.
6 Edit the metadata of the selected clips. A Edit the information for the necessary fields. 0 If you are using a PC, input using the mouse and keyboard. 0 If you are using a smartphone or tablet terminal, tap the text input area to display a standard software keyboard on the screen. Enter the information using the displayed keyboard. B You can tap (click) [OK Mark] to add an OK mark to or delete it from selected clips. C After editing is complete, tap (click) [Save] to overwrite the metadata.
Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser 0 Upload clips recorded in the SD card to a preset FTP server. 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. 0 You can upload selected clips, all clips, or those appended with an OK mark.
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.
8 Select the clip server and start uploading. 0 Upon selecting the server to upoload clips to, an upload screen appears. 8 . 0 The status of the transfer process is indicated by a progress bar. Uploading a Recording Clip via a Web Browser 201 Connecting to the Network . Memo : 0 To stop transfer, tap (click) the [Stop] button. Tapping (clicking) [Yes] on the confirmation screen stops the transfer halfway and brings you back to the main page.
9 Upload is complete. 0 After upload is complete, “Successfully Completed.” appears on the screen. 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. The image is displayed on the View remote. FTP Upload Successfully Completed. 9 Exit .
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. . View Remote Control and Camera Control Functions 203 Connecting to the 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 P195 [Connecting from a Web Browser] ) 2 Tap (click) the [Settings] tab. 2 . 3 The [Settings] screen appears. Set each of the items as follows. Connecting to the Network A B C D E F .
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 C . HC900 D .
D Settings on the [Select Setup Type] Screen Changing Metadata Server Settings You can make direct changes to the FTP server for importing the metadata set in [Network] B [Metadata Server], as well as the path of the file to import. (A P145 [Metadata Server Item] ) Changing Clip Server Settings . E Settings on the [IP Address Configuration] Screen When “DHCP” is selected, all items will be grayed out.
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). 4 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File]u v / [USB Setup File]w x and press the Set button (R). 2 Select [Load] and press the Set button (R). 5 2 . 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.
Deleting Connection Settings 1 Select [Network] B [Connection Setup] B [Setup File]u v / [USB Setup File]w x 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 . Connecting to the Network 4 Select [Delete] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button (R). Deletion starts, and “Deleting...” appears on the screen.
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 0 . Record Format System Format Resolution Frame Rate HD HD(SDI In) SD SD(SDI In) 2 (U model) QuickTime (H.264) 1920x 1080 1280x720 Exchange 1920x1080 (U model) 1280x720 QuickTime 1920x (MPEG2) 1080 MXF 1440x1080 (MPEG2) 1280x720 QuickTime (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 The following constraints apply depending on the setting of [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Type]. 0 A bit rate not exceeding maximum 12 Mbps can be configured when [Type] is set to “RTSP/RTP”.
Setting Distribution 2 Set the Resolution and Frame & Bit Rate for the video to be distributed. Specify the settings in [Network] B [Live Streaming]. (A P141 [Live Streaming Item] ) 3 Specify the distribution protocol and related items. Specify the distribution protocol and related items in [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Streaming Server]. (A P141 [ Streaming Server ] ) 4 Select the server for live streaming. Select the distribution server in [Network] B [Live Streaming] B [Server].
2 RTMP ZIXI RTSP MPEG2-TS/RTP MPEG2-TS/TCP RTMP ZIXI RTSP 30p, 25p MPEG2-TS/RTP MPEG2-TS/TCP RTMP ZIXI 60p, 50p RTSP MPEG2-TS/RTP MPEG2-TS/TCP Bitrate MPEG2-TS/UDP Type 640 x 360 MPEG2-TS/UDP 720 x 480 or 720 x 576 MPEG2-TS/UDP Resolution Frame Rate 60i or 50i 24 Mbps 20 Mbps 16 Mbps 12 Mbps 8 Mbps 5 Mbps 3 Mbps 1.5 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 0.3 Mbps R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R .
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 0 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. Memo : 0 Increasing the amount of FEC overhead increases the packet loss resilience but more network bandwidth is used.
Return Video/Audio from the Network (Return over IP)0 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”2.
IFB (Return Audio)0 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”2. When [WFrame Rate] is set to “24p”, this feature is not available.
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 Status Turn Power Off Turn Back On System error.
Error Message Record Format Incorrect Media Full No Clips No Media No Media No Clips Status Action Set [WResolution], [WFrame Rate] Clip Review is different from the and [WBit Rate] correctly. current [WResolution], (A P152 [ W Resolution ] ) [WFrame Rate], or [WBit Rate] (A P152 [ W Frame Rate ] ) setting. (A P153 [ W Bit Rate ] ) 0 [REC] button is pressed when Replace the recording media with a new one. the media in use has no remaining space. 0 Remaining space ran out during recording.
Error message Access Denied. Status Access is denied. Others Action Adjust the Server and Port settings for [Metadata Server] or [Clip Server]. (A P139 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P146 [ 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 P139 [ Metadata Server ] ) (A P146 [ 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. (A P212 [Setting Distribution] ) converted into the IP address. An IP multicast address was set. Use an IP address that is not a multicast address.
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? Troubleshooting 223 Others Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again. 0 Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on? Unable to start recording. Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off.
Symptom The [CH-1/CH-2] recording level adjustment knob does not work. Action 0 Is the [AUDIO SELECT CH1/2]-[MANUAL/AUTO] selection switch set to “AUTO”? 0 Is Full Auto enabled? Others Is [Camera Function] B [Full Auto] B [Audio] set to “Auto” in Full Auto mode? (A P115 [Full Auto Item] ) 0 Is the number of recording channels set to “4ch”? [CH-3/CH-4] audio is not Set [System] B [Record Set] B [WAudio]/[YAudio] to “4ch”. recorded.
Symptom Action The View Remote screen turns 0 The network path is congested. Wait a while before refreshing (reloading) the web browser. black. 0 Clear the cache in your Web browser. The screen flickers. The screen freezes. Cannot perform remote operation. The clips cannot be uploaded 0 Adjust the [Clip Server] settings. to the FTP server. (A P146 [ Clip Server ] ) 0 If a file size limit is set in the FTP server, set the size limit such that it is larger than the maximum size of the recorded clip.
Specifications Video/Audio General Item Power Power consumption Mass Allowable operating temperature Allowable operating humidity Allowable storage temperature Drip-proof performance Built-in wireless LAN uv u 2.4 GHz 5 GHz USA Description When using an external power source: DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V When using a battery: DC 14.4 V (Anton/Bauer, IDX) Approx. 38 W (during single recording at factory default settings while using the viewfinder) Approx.
Others Camera Section Item Description [LAN] terminal 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) [HOST] terminal USB-A type, network connection function only [REMOTE] miniDin 6-pin terminal [TC IN] terminal 1.0 V(p-p) to 4.0 V(p-p) high impedance [TC OUT] 2.0 ± 1.0 V (p-p) low impedance terminal [LENS] terminal 12pin [DC INPUT] terminal [DC OUT] terminal (rear) XLR 4-pin 4-pin, DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V, 1.8 A uwx 4-pin, DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V, 1.5 A v [DC OUT] (LAN) 4-pin, DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V, 0.
Video/Audio Others Item Description HD mode (MOV/MXF: MPEG-2) Recording file QuickTime File Format (MOV), format MXF File Format (MXF)0 Video HQ mode MPEG-2 Long GOP VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MP@HL, 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 50i, 25p 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i 1280x720/59.94p, 50p SP mode MPEG-2 Long GOP CBR, 25 Mbps (Max) MP@H14 1440×1080/59.94i, 50i Audio LPCM 2ch/4ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit HD mode (MOV: H.264) Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 70 Mbps XHQ Mode (Max) 0 1920×1080/59.
Accessories Accessories Warranty Card u w INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) Electronic Viewfinder u v Cold Shoe Unit Screw (M2) Wireless LAN Antenna u v Core filter (large x 1, small x 1)v 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 * Eyepiece and body cap are attached to the camera recorder. Others Item Description SD mode (MOV: H.264) 2 Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps (Max) 720×480/59.94i (U model) 720×576/50i (E model) Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16bit Web mode (MOV: H.
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 . (VF MOVE) 50 For E Model Others 93.5 69 137 96 (VF MOVE) 20 (137.5) 371 265 137.5 102.4 207 251 276 319 244 (S.PAD MOVE) 40 104 .
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 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.
Index A AC adapter .......................................... 33, 34 Action ........................................................ 97 Aspect ratio ................................................ 57 B Backup rec ................................................ 88 Battery ................................................. 17, 34 Brightness adjustment ............................... 59 C Camera control function ........................... 202 Camera mode ..............................
W Warning ............................................. 41, 222 Web browser ............................ 195, 199, 204 White balance adjustment ......................... 63 White paint ................................................. 66 Wired LAN ............................................... 186 Wireless LAN ............................. 32, 187, 188 Wizard .............................. 140, 186, 187, 188 Z Zebra pattern ............................................. 80 Zoom ............................
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