INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) . 4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-LS300CHU/GY-LS300CHE 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 document disc (CD-ROM) or the following Mobile User Guide. The illustration here shows how the handle unit and microphone supplied are attached.
FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
CAUTION: Dear Customer To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord in to an AC outlet. FOR EUROPE Introduction This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
o Para Brasil Battery Pack Introduction 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. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, carry the battery in a plastic bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ...
Contents Introduction Preparations Attaching the Handle Unit ................................ 13 Attaching the Lens (Commercially Available) .. 13 Adjusting the Grip Belt ..................................... 14 Attaching the Supplied Microphone O ........ 14 Charging the Battery ........................................ 14 Configuring the Initial Settings ......................... 16 Usable Cards ................................................... 17 Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards ........
Names of Parts N E Introduction M L F G H D C O P Q K B A o Bottom I J . A [ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch B Lens Release Button C Lens Mount D Built-in Microphone E Handle Unit Memo : 0 The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. For details on attaching the handle unit, please refer to [Attaching the Handle Unit] . F [MODE] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button G [POWER ON/OFF] Lock Power ON/OFF Switch Turns ON/OFF the power.
Side Control Panel Side Terminal Section A E D F B A . Introduction C B G N M C L K J I H D A [LOCK/10] AE/FAW Lock/User 10 Button B [AF/MF] Focus Selection Button C [AUTO MODE FULL/PRESET/OFF] Auto Mode Switch For switching the Auto mode. Memo : 0 This camera recorder is set to Full Auto mode in the factory default. . A [HOST] USB Host Terminal B [DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal C [HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal D [SDI OUT] SDI Output Terminal D [F.
LCD Monitor Introduction E F G D C B A M L K . H I J A LCD Monitor B [CANCEL/STOP] Cancel/Stop Button C LCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R) D [MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button E [LOLUX/3] Low-light Shooting/User 3 Button F [C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 Button G [ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button T [AUDIO SELECT CH-1 AUTO/MANU] CH1 Audio Recording Mode Switch C D E F T R Q M N O P G H I J K L .
Attaching the Handle Unit The handle unit is detached from the camera recorder unit in the factory shipment. To use the handle unit, attach it by following the steps below. * Attach or detach the handle unit when the power is turned off. Attaching the Lens (Commercially Available) . 1 Fit the handle terminal at the bottom of the handle unit to the handle unit mount at the top of the camera recorder. 0 Fit the handle unit carefully, paying attention not to damage the terminals at the bottom of the unit.
Adjusting the Grip Belt Charging the Battery Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly. Charging the Battery Charge the battery immediately after purchase or when the battery power is running low. * The battery is not charged when purchased. Preparations 2 . Caution : 0 If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting in injuries or malfunction. 3 4 Attaching the Supplied Microphone O You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder.
Memo : 0 Blinking of the [POWER/CHARGE] lamp during charging indicates the charge level. 0 You can charge the battery even when operating the camera recorder using the AC adapter. Removing the Battery 2 1 o Charging time SSL-JVC50 (accessory) : Approx. 4 hrs * When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “OFF” Memo : 0 If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged. 0 For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the battery.
Configuring the Initial Settings Preparations 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 [Initial Setting] 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.
4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen. The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Usable Cards Format Setting and Usable SD Card Combinations 0 For U models System Initial Setting 4K UTC-05:00 . 0 For E models Initial Setting UTC Set . HD Bit Rate SD Web Caution : 0 Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards Inserting an SD Card Preparations 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 4 Select [Format] and press the Set button (R). Format Media Cancel Set . 5 Formatting starts. 1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format Media]. 2 Select the slot of the SD card to be formatted and press the Set button (R). Format Media Format Slot A Format Slot B 2 4 Format Preparations When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] appears at the remaining media display area. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.
Clips Recorded to SD Cards Example: QuickTime Folders in the SD Card A BCG 00 01 The captured image is recorded into different folders according to the [System] and [WFormat]/ [YFormat] settings. System Preparations 4K/HD/SD/ Web HD/SD/ Web WFormat/ YFormat QuickTime Record Folder AVCHD PRIVATE/AVCHD DCIM 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.
Basic Shooting Procedures 6 Set the scan range according to the lens attached as necessary using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [VSM]. Memo : 0 Through setting the scan range using VSM (Variable Scan Mapping), it is possible to prevent or reduce the vignette effect. Preparations Shooting 4 Shooting 4 2 1 3 . 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.
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: Shooting 0 0 0 0 0 You can assign functions to the buttons and use them as user buttons. Functions can be assigned to the buttons according to the usability.
Playing Recorded Clips Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back. Audio Output during Playback 0 You can confirm the playback sound from the monitor speaker, or the headphone connected to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is connected to the [x] terminal, sound cannot be output from the monitor speaker. 0 Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker and headphone using the J / K volume buttons on the side of the camera recorder.
Connecting External Monitor 0 To output live or playback video images and Connecting External Devices audio sound to an external monitor, select the output signals from the camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable according to the monitor to be used. 0 Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use. 0 [SDI OUT] terminal: Outputs either the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI signal or SDSDI signal. 0 [AV] terminal: Outputs composite video and audio 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. 1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB cable.
Functions of Network Connection 0 The network function can be operated by connecting one of the following adapters to the [HOST] terminal at the side terminal section. 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 TC/UB... TC Generator TC Preset Main Menu... Camera Function... Bars UB Mode OIS F Flicker Correction Drop Frame Shading F Shutter AE Speed AGC Limit LCD/VF... Shooting Assist... Marker Settings... Display Settings...
Basic Operations in Menu Screen 0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD 0 0 0 0 0 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]. [Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the camera recorder, classified according to functions and uses, while [Favorites Menu] allows users to customize the menu items freely.
Display Screen Display Screen in Camera Mode Display 0 screen This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only. a ※1 A ZW V U Y S ※2 282min 100min 50min 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 AE E+6 a 18dB a F1.6 15000K a 1/ 100 P 15000K 0 ※2 H . *1 *2 Appears only during warnings Appears only during operation Display 1 screen a A F 4030 20 T 00: 00: 00.00 Jan 24 , 2015 12 :34 :56 10 5 . 6f t ND 1 /16 0 AE+6 a 18dB a F1.6 a 1/ 100 P 15000K 0 I G H .
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”.
J Shutter 0 The current shutter speed appears on the screen. 0 A a icon appears on the left side of the shutter speed when the [AUTO MODE FULL/ PRESET/OFF] switch is set to “FULL” to enable Full Auto shooting mode, or when the [SHUTTER] button is pressed and held down to enable Automatic Shutter mode. Memo : 0 The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change.
P Focus Assist 0 “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is activated. Memo : 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change. S Network Connection Icon The network connection status is displayed when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is set to “On”. This icon is not displayed when “Off” is selected. Icon Q Date/Time Display Displays the current date and time. Memo : 0 The date/time display style can be specified in [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date Style]/[Time Style].
U Live streaming mark When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/ [Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Live Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status is displayed. Icon . . .
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. 0 I G .
I Information Display The camera information display turns on and off each time you press the [MARKER/6] button. 0 Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White Balance that have been recorded. P 0dB F1.6 1/ 100 13000K Memo : 0 When a cellular adapter that supports LTE connection display is in use, “LTE” will appear to the left of the above icon when LTE connection is detected.
Status Screen 0 This screen allows you to check the current settings. 0 To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen. 0 The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types). 0 Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the display screen. 0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button at each status screen (other than the [Camera 1] screen) to enter the setting screen.
Troubleshooting Symptom Power does not turn on. Unable to start recording. Action 0 Is the AC adapter properly connected? 0 Is the battery charged? 0 Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? 0 0 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). Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen appear dark or blurred.
Symptom Incorrect display on the viewfinder. The actual recording time is shorter than the estimated time. Cannot connect to wireless LAN. Action 0 Is [LCD/VF] B [VF SW] set to “Enable”, and is the viewfinder in use without being pulled out? To use the viewfinder in this setting, pull out the viewfinder. 0 The recordable time may be shorter depending on the shooting conditions or the subject. 0 Check the mode of connection and method of setting ([SSID] and [Passphrase] in cases other than WPS).
Precautions for Proper Use Storage and Usage Locations o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting. Power Saving o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF” in order to reduce power consumption. Maintenance o Turn off the power before performing any maintenance. o Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy.
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.
Lens 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 Item [x] terminal Output General Item Description Power DC 12 V 0 Approx. 9.8 W (*1) Power 0 Approx. 9.1 W (*2) consumption Mass Approx. 1.
Video/Audio Others Item Description Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode) 4K mode Recording file QuickTime File Format format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 150 Mbps Video (Max) 3840x2160/30p, 25p, 24p Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit HD mode (QuickTime) Recording file QuickTime File Format format Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 50 Mbps YUV422 (Max) 1920x1080/59.94p, 59.94i, mode, XHQ mode 29.97p, 23.98p, 50p, 50i, 25p UHQ Mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 35 Mbps (Max) 1920x1080/59.94i, 30p, 23.
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