JVC GY-HD250U 117 page operator's manual for the GY-HD250U - Page 7

e_hd250.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:11 PM MAIN FEATURES • GY-HD250/GY-HD251 records in HDV format or DV format. DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition) video on Mini DV videocassettes. There are two types of recording formats within HDV format. HDV 720p (720 effective scan lines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan) GY-HD250/GY-HD251 supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. • 24p mode shooting function In HDV format, it records in 24p mode. It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and converts the images to 60 frames. Component output is converted to 60 frames during playback as well. 24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode). A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also supported. It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film. • Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible. DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. • 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals. You can select this in a menu screen. • Cross-convert video output You can output converted video from the video output connectors. You can select this in a menu screen. • Outputs composite, component, Y/C separate and RGB signals as analog video in DV format. Outputs composite and component signals in HDV format. • Features HD/SD SDI output terminals Outputs serial digital HD and SD signals. • Focus assist function Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting. • User buttons added Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions. • External video signal input enabled Records composite video signals from an external source. • GENLOCK input terminal Input BB (Black Burst) or HD Tri-sync signals. SC phase and HD/SD H phase adjustments can be performed. • Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record the time code and user's bits. • Time code input/output terminal and slave lock function Slave lock to an external time code generator connected to the time code input terminal. The time code output terminal outputs built-in time code generator data. • Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications. • Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in this device. • Recording check function for convenient recording review function • Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for highquality picture 1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV highquality picture. • Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame. • Safety Zone indication in viewfinder • Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder • Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminates the need for troublesome switch or filter operations by automatically providing a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions that change as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations. • ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided • IEEE1394 connector IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394 connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power cannot be supplied.) • 1/3" bayonet type lens • Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/ EBU type) • Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial, making it very easy to use. • Variable scan shutter There is no flicker when shooting computer screens and other non-NTSC/PAL format screens. • Slow shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images. • Backup recording function Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting to HDV/DV devices. • Connect to KA-HD250 Studio Kit and use as a studio camera. 3