JVC GY-HM100U Instructions - Page 4

Getting Started Main Features This camcorder enables recording of HD format images as videos or still pictures on an SD card, and also playback of these videos or still pictures. Ⅵ Supports various HD video recording formats (1080i, 1080p, and 720p) Shooting can be performed in different HD recording modes, thus supporting a wide variety of content production. Ⅵ QuickTime(MOV)/MP4 format for video files Enables direct recording in the QuickTime file format used by Apple Inc.'s Final Cut Pro. The recorded clips can be edited directly using Final Cut Pro. In addition, the support for MP4 file format enables the video files to be used widely in different environments. Ⅵ SD card recording This camcorder comes with two SD card slots, and enables continuous recording to two SD cards by switching automatically between the slots. In addition, recorded files can also be moved or copied between the two SD cards. However, video files can only be copied. Ⅵ Supports both video recording and still picture recording modes You can select a mode from video recording and still picture recording. During playback of a file, you can select a video or still picture from the thumbnail display on the index screen or date search screen. Ⅵ Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD signals Ⅵ Focus Assist function Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting. Ⅵ User buttons added Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions. Ⅵ Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record and play back the time code and user's bit. Ⅵ Built-in viewfinder and color LCD display Displays the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications, in addition to the camera image and playback image. Ⅵ Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking Ⅵ Recording check function for convenient recording review Ⅵ Camera designed with 3-CCD system for highquality picture Ⅵ Zebra pattern video level indication 4 Ⅵ Full Auto shooting mode Eliminates the need for troublesome switch 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. Ⅵ Image Stabilizer feature Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake. Ⅵ ND filters provided Ⅵ Program AE function Enables selection of shooting conditions according to the scenes of your preference. Ⅵ White balance adjustment feature Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually. Ⅵ Built-in color bars (multi-format color bars) Ⅵ Slow shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images. Ⅵ Three audio input terminals This camcorder comes with two XLR terminals and one mini-jack terminal, which can be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or external microphone. Ⅵ Three video output terminals This camcorder comes with an HDMI terminal, a component terminal, and an A/V OUT (video/audio output) terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor types. Ⅵ Connection to PCs via USB port Video or still picture files stored on an SD card can be retrieved to a PC. Ⅵ Saving and loading of setting files The current menu and camcorder settings can be saved to an SD card. (Up to four files) In addition, settings files stored on the SD card can also be loaded onto the camcorder according to the shooting scene to reproduce the most suitable settings.