INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) . HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM660U/GY-HM660E GY-HM660RE GY-HM620U/GY-HM620E TIME CODE This manual provides a brief explanation on operating this camera recorder. For detailed operation methods and camera settings, please refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” provided in the supplied CD-ROM or the following Mobile User Guide. . The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Introduction This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. POUR CANADA ATTENTION Introduction RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE. 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.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. Introduction If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or contact the local dealers in your area. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
Battery Pack This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: JVCKENWOOD Deutschland Gmbh Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 61118 Bad Vilbel GERMANY The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Terminals To avoid hazards ... do not burn. ...
o Para Brasil Importer (EU only) Introduction Informação sobre eliminação de baterias Este produto não deverá ser eliminado como lixo doméstico em geral. Devolva a bateria velha ao comerciante ou para a rede autorizada, para que seja devolvida ao fabricante ou importador. A reciclagem e eliminação de lixo em uma maneira adequada, ajudarão para preservar recursos, prevenindo, ao mesmo tempo, contra efeitos prejudiciais sobre a nossa saúde e o meio ambiente.
Contents Introduction Preparations Adjusting the Grip Belt ..................................... 13 Attaching the Large Eyecup ............................ 13 Charging the Battery ........................................ 13 Opening/Closing the Lens Cover ..................... 14 Attaching/Detaching the Hood ......................... 15 Configuring the Initial Settings ......................... 15 Usable Cards ................................................... 17 Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards .....
Names of Parts A BC D E dc b a Z F G Introduction FIX VAR REC T W HOLD INPUT2 OFF L M K REC ER POW CODE ON L S FOCU MENU/THUM B AE N LEVE OFF (CHG) AUTO MOD MANU E SLOT A/B 1/64 ∞ PUSH AUTO SHU CEL CAN BAL WHT GAIN OFF TTER FULL K/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER /6 E AV IRIS L M H B A ET PRES HD/SD SDI IN OUT HDMI AE LOC TC AUTO Bottom ON AUTO PUSH DEVIC B 1/16 1/4 AUX POWE /CHGR S ASSIS TIME ER ND FILT W BATT.
Side Control Panel SD Slot UTS R Q P A FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3 TIME CODE ND FILTER FOCUS AUTO MENU/THUMB POWER C D E OFF (CHG) PUSH AUTO N MODE CANCEL WHT BAL GAIN SHUTTER IRIS FULL AUTO AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6 ON PUSH AUTO L M H F .
LCD Monitor Lens Section A Introduction B MENU/THUMB N ML K CH1 C D CH2 INT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC MIC +48V LCD BRIGHT J MONITOR CH1 BOTH CH2 PEAKING DISPLAY STATUS AUTO MANUAL CANCEL CH1 CH2 E FG H I .
Adjusting the Grip Belt Charging the Battery Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. Charging the Battery INPUT2 A INPUT1 2 4 ASE POWER /CHG AUX POW ER /CHG REC DEVIC Preparations BATT.RELE Charge the battery immediately after purchase or when the battery power is running low. * The battery is not charged when purchased. E AV B HD/SD SDI HDMI REMO TE DC HOST .
Removing the Battery 2 Preparations 1 POWER ON OFF (CHG) MODE . o Continuous Operating Time (supplied SSLJVC50 battery pack) Approx. 3 hrs a Approx. 3 hrs 20 mins b Memo : 0 Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment. 0 Operating time is shortened in cold environment. 0 The operating time may shorten when power zoom is used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD monitor is frequently used.
Attaching/Detaching the Hood Attaching the Hood Align the markings on the camera recorder and hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked. Configuring the Initial Settings MENU/THUMB CANCEL MENU/THUMB AE LEVEL POWER ON OFF (CHG) MODE CANCEL . . Detaching the Hood 0 Remove the hood when attaching a filter, teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the lens.
Memo : 0 The menus and messages on the screen of the LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the selected language. 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. 0 For U models 2 Select a language using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R). The Initial Setting screen appears. Preparations . 0 For E models . 3 Ensure that the lens cover is closed, and press the Set button (R). 0 Self-diagnosis starts.
Usable Cards Use a Class 6/10 SD card. Memo : 0 Depending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used. 0 To use an SDHC card, set [4GB File Spanning(SDXC)] to “On”. Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SD card in use and the battery condition.
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 Caution : 0 Be sure to format the SD card on this camera recorder. SD cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.
0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] Clips Recorded to SD Cards B [Record Format] B [WFormat] is set to “AVCHD”, the clip name generated consists of only the Clip Number (5-digit number). Folders in the SD Card Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below. * Select which folder to record to from the menu. oa HD/SD Clip Number A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order. The Clip Number can be reset in the menu.
Basic Shooting Procedures Shooting Preparations 2 4 4 Shooting 3 1 POWER ON OFF (CHG) MODE . 1 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Turn on the power of the camera recorder. Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to “ON”. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for recording. 4 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting and Recording Methods This camera recorder is equipped with various functions for shooting. The functions described here are the typical functions of the camera recorder. Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting 0 Assignment of user buttons: 0 0 0 0 A Recording using both slots A and B 0 Continuous recording (Series Rec): Enables seamless long hour continuous recordings over the slots.
Playing Recorded Clips Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back. MENU/THUMB CANCEL AE LEVEL A B C . Playback A IW Button 0 Plays back/pauses the clip pointed by the cursor. 0 You can press the cross-shaped button (HI) to perform frame-by-frame forward playback during pause mode. B S/T Button Skips in the reverse or forward direction. O/N Button During Playback: Fast forwards in the reverse or forward direction.
Connecting External Monitor * Select the output signal in [A/V Set] B [HDMI/SDI Out]. 0 To output live or playback video images and INPUT2 Audio (Lch) Video GND Audio (Rch) BATT.RELE A INPUT1 DEVICE ASE AV AUX POW ER /CHG REC DEVIC E AV B SD/HD SDI HDMI REMO TE HOST DC REMOTE HOST DC HDMI Connecting via SDI 0 Digital video signals, together with embedded (superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are output for both the HD-SDI and SDSDI signals.
Loading Clips to the PC 0 You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SD card to be managed and edited on the PC. 0 Files on the SD card can be managed/edited on the connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class devices that are recognized by the said PC as a peripheral drive. Memo : 0 Files cannot be written to the SD card.
Functions of Network Connection a 0 The network function can be operated by connecting one of the following adapters to the rear [HOST] terminal. 0 Wireless LAN adapter 0 Ethernet adapter 0 Cellular adapter 0 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.
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart Main Menu... TC/UB... TC Generator TC Preset Camera Function... Bars OIS Flicker Correction Flash Band Correction Shutter AE Level AE Speed AGC Limit Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) EEI Limit Smooth Trans GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H AE LEVEL SW Handle Zoom Speed UB Mode Drop Frame LCD/VF... Shooting Assist... Marker Settings... Display Settings... LCD + VF VF Color VF Bright VF Contrast LCD Contrast LCD Backlight LCD Mirror Others A/V Set... Video Set...
Basic Operations in Menu Screen 0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side 0 0 0 0 0 control panel of the camera recorder or on the LCD monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu].
Display Screen Display Screen in Camera Mode Display 0 screen This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only. g ※1 A D f cb a e X ※2 282min 100min 50min 12 . 5/ 30f ps 0 P 13000K P 13000K ND 1 /64 AE+6 0dB F1. 6 F1.6 1/ 100 HI J . *1 *2 Appears only during warnings Appears only during operation Display 1 screen g ※ Others A D f cba e Z Y 282min 100min 50min 00: 00: 00.00 Jan 12,2016 12 :34 :56 12 . 5/ 30f ps 0 G 4030 20 10 0 P 13000K HI J K . 5 .
Memo : 0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media Remain] is set to “Off”. However, warnings will be displayed. 0 Displayed on the Display 0 and Display 1 screens only in the case of warnings. (When the remaining time is shorter than 3 minutes) The icons appear on all display screens in the following cases. 0 When recording is performed to only one of the slots while [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”.
Memo : 0 If image stabilizer is set to “OFF” when the Display 0 screen is displayed, h appears for 3 seconds. 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change. L White Balance Mode Displays the current white balance mode. (*****K indicates color temperature) A<*****K> : When the white balance is set to Auto A. B<*****K> : When the white balance is set to Auto B. P<*****K> : When the white balance is set to Preset. a : During Full Auto White Balance mode.
T Focus Assist 0 “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is activated. 0 When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCUFOCUS” blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which the “FOCUS” indicator lights up. 0 If recording starts while [ACCU-Focus] is active, [ACCU-Focus] will be forcibly deactivated. Memo : 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change. W Zoom Display 0 Displays the zoom position.
Memo : 0 You can specify whether to display the time code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB]. This item will not be displayed when “Off” is selected. Z Time Code Lock Indicator When the built-in time code generator is synchronized to the external time code data input during the synchronization of time code with another camera recorder, Z lights up.
Display Screen in Media Mode Media Display 0 Screen This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only. Q A ※ PO N M 1000/2000 282min K C Resolution Displays the video image resolution. D Frame Rate/Bit Rate Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. E Operation Guide Displays a guide for the current operation buttons. F Audio Level Meter Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2. +5 I G .
I Information Display Use the [AE LOCK/4] 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. The local date/time is displayed. 0 Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White Balance that have been recorded.
M Event/Warning Display Area Displays error messages. N Media Status PLAY STILL FWD * : Playing : Still picture playback mode : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x, 15x, 60x, or 360x) REV * : High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse playback speed: 5x, 15x, 60x, or 360x) STOP : Stop mode P.OFF : Power OFF O Check Mark Displayed when the currently played clip is selected. P OK Mark Displayed when OK mark has been appended.
Troubleshooting Symptom Power does not turn on. Unable to start recording. Action 0 Is the AC adapter properly connected? 0 Is the battery charged? 0 Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? 0 0 0 Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. Playback does not start after selecting a clip thumbnail and pressing the Set button (R). No sound during playback. Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen appear dark or blurred.
Symptom The time code and user’s bit are not displayed. Action 0 Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit may not be displayed depending to the type of display. 0 Is [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB] set to “Off”? To display the time code or user’s bit, set it to “TC” or “UB”. The date and time are not displayed. 0 The date and time are only displayed on the Display 1 and Display 2 Incorrect display on the viewfinder.
Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations Others 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.
SDHC/SDXC Cards o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in this manual. o This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. o If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In addition, the remaining space on the card may not increase even when files are deleted using a PC.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card. o If you use this unit continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SD card.
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Specifications [IN] General Item Power Power consumption Mass Description DC 12 V Approx. 12 W a Approx. 10 W b (When recording in the factory default settings using the viewfinder.) Approx. 2.5 kg (with battery) a Approx. 2.4 kg (with battery) b 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Allowable operating temperature Allowable 30 %RH to 80 %RH operating humidity Allowable -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) storage temperature Dimensions (W 177.5 mm × 197 mm × 415.
Video/Audio * The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. 43 Others Item Description Recording time Approx.
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