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- JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 1
HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER GY-HM150U INSTRUCTIONS GY-HM150E * The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY- - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 2
. 10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Use only with the cart the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in and lower sides. Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 3
. WARNING: 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 sunshine, fire or the like. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GY-HM150U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 4
Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. • When you are not using - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 5
and other countries. • We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher image quality. • QuickTime and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 6
and Adjustments Before Use 15 Adjusting the Grip Belt 15 Setting up the Remote Control 15 Attaching an External Microphone 15 Attaching the Tripod 15 Removing the Hood 16 Lens Cover 16 Batteries 16 Setting the Clock (Initial Setting 18 Assigning Functions to the [USER] Buttons 19 Tally - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 7
Mode 85 Camera Features Marker and Safety Zone Displays 87 Configuring Setup Files 87 Saving a Setup File 88 Loading a Setup File 89 Managing/Editing Clips on a PC 90 When your PC cannot recognize the SDXC card 90 Viewing Images on a Monitor 91 Wired Remote Control Connection 91 Restoring - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 8
Format Recording can be made in QuickTime (MOV) file format of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc. You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro. Recording in MP4 File Format This camera supports recording in the MP4 file format for NLE systems on Windows, which - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 9
be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or external microphone. Three Video Output Terminals This camera recorder 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. Supports Wired Remote Control - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 10
as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use. Ⅵ use. Ⅵ Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust. Ⅵ Do not expose this device and the remote control to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. The built-in battery - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 11
the SDHC/SDXC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted. Ⅵ If you want to wipe out all information by completely erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 12
bright light source, ghosting may occur. This is a characteristic of the lens and not a malfunction. Copyright Ⅵ Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings. Ⅵ Do not use the recordings - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 13
Accessories This camera recorder comes bundled with the following accessories. AC Adapter AP-V20M Battery BN-VF823U Battery Charger AA-VF8U Remote Control drop off from the camera recorder during use. 3 Connect the audio unit cable to the [AUDIO IN] terminal of the camera recorder. Ⅵ Audio Unit - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 14
BC D E A Tally lamp (A Page 19) B Tally lamp (A Page 19) C Remote control sensor (A Page 15) D [AWB] Auto White Balance button (A Page 33) E Lens/Lens cover (A Page 18) F G HI F Shoe For mounting separately sold lights and accessories. G Eyepiece focus lever Lever for adjusting the visibility. It - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 15
light to 1/10. E Iris dial (A Page 36) Enables manual aperture adjustment. F [GAIN] Gain switch (A Page 35) For selecting one of the three sensitivity levels. G [WHT.BAL] White balance setting can be assigned to this button according to the user's preference. R [CH-1/CH-2] CH-1/CH-2 recording level - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 16
Video output terminal (A Page 91) D [C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 button (A Page 28) For checking the most recently captured images. You can also use it as a user Low-light shooting/User 3 button (A Page 19) For switching the low-light shooting mode ON or OFF. You can also use it as a user button - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 17
to the Camera or Media mode. Memo : ● To switch to the Media mode, fix the switch at the [CAM/ MEDIA] position for 1 second or longer. O Grip belt mount (A Page 15) P [ ] Headphone jack (A Page 39) Q [REMOTE] Remote terminal (A Page 91) For connecting a separately sold wired remote control - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 18
or thumbnail screen. It is also used to start or pause playback when in the Media mode. Memo : ● To use the remote control, set [Wireless Remote] in the [Others] menu to AOnB. (A Page 74) ● When a wired remote control is connected, operation from the remote control is not accepted regardless of the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 19
(A Page 74) ● Point the front end of the remote control toward the sensor. Use the remote control within a distance of 5 meters from the camera recorder. The camera recorder may not respond to the remote control operations at some angles. Ⅵ Replacing batteries 1 Press the lock tab, and pull out the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 20
Hood Lens Cover Ⅵ Use the lens cover switch to open or close the lens cover. Before shooting, open the lens cover. When this camera recorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. 2 3 45 CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 - LINE - MIC MIC+48V INPUT1 INPUT2 AUTO MANUAL CH - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 21
in cold environments. ● Recording time is shortened when the zoom lens and LCD screen are frequently used. Turning On/Off the Power Turning On the Power Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC adapter. [Charging the Battery] (A Page 16 ) Ⅵ When the AC adapter is connected 1 Set - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 22
saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned The [Initial Setting] screen appears. Ⅵ For GY-HM150U Ⅵ For GY-HM150E 18 2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time settings while looking at the monitor screen connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Display On TV] in - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 23
(lower tally lamp in the above diagram) does not function. Memo : ● Assign functions to the respective user buttons using [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/ [REC/6] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 66) ● The [REC/6] button is set to ARecB by default, and can be - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 24
lights up. ● When data in the SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed, the access lamp and status indicator blink. Selected slot during Camera guide. Differences may occur depending on the SDHC/SDXC card in use and the battery condition. ( A Page 63 [Camera camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 25
camera recorder or remove the SDHC/SDXC card. Lights up in green On standby. Inserted SDHC/SDXC card can be used for recording or playback. Light camera recorder. SDHC/SDXC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera in the following cases. • Recording is - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 26
the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both. Auto White display* (A Page 24) Ⅵ Menu setting screen (A Page 24) Ⅵ Alarm display (A Page 24) Ⅵ Marker and safety zone indicators* (A Page 87) * Displayed in Camera mode only - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 27
ⅥStatus Screen in Camera Mode (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) (A Page 80) The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0) ⅥStatus Screen (Viewfinder/LCD - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 28
Mode Only) Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated. ( A Page 33 [Adjusting the White Balance]) Alarm Display ● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. ● If the alarm occurs during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 29
the Full Auto shooting mode icon (A) at the top of the screen. Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance are adjusted automatically. FULL AUTO Ⅵ Setting to the Manual shooting mode 1 Press [FULL AUTO] to display the Manual shooting mode icon (M) at the top of the screen. ● Even when the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 30
1920x1080 60i (HQ) Full HD 30p (HQ) Full HD 50i (HQ) Full HD 25p (HQ) Full HD 24p (HQ) Full HD Ⅵ When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video format is fixed as follows. Record Format Camera Resolution Remarks File Format Frame - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 31
set lever. ● The record format is switched. ● A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during switching. Shooting Preparation: Set to the Camera mode. (A Page 25) This camera recorder comes with two [REC] buttons (located at the rear and on the LCD cover) and one [REC/6] button for shooting - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 32
's zoom lever on the top surface B Camera recorder's manual ring: This can be used as a zoom ring when the [FOCUS/ ZOOM] ring switch at the side of the camera recorder is set to AZOOMB. C Set lever on the LCD monitor D [ZOOM] button on the remote control The priority order of these levers/rings is - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 33
] ring switch to AFOCUSB. Doing so enables you to use the manual ring of the lens as a focus ring. 3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. Using the Focus Assist function on the right helps to enable easy focusing. Ring switch set to AFOCUSB Manual Ring ND FILTER ON OFF USER1 USER2 FOCUS ZOOM - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 34
Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright under light. Twilight : Makes evening scenes look more natural. 30 Using the Built-in ND Filter Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Adjust the amount of light from the lens by turning the [ND FILTER] switch ON/OFF - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 35
light camera. However, the brighter or darker areas of an image may appear unclear depending on the shooting conditions. To prevent this from occurring, you can correct the exposure manually. 1 Set to the Manual the following cases. • When the shutter speed or aperture is set to the manual mode • - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 36
Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATele MacroB. (A Page 66) ● When the tele macro feature is turned AOnB, a tele macro icon appears on the screen. Tele Macro Icon Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M During video - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 37
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 Press the [AWB] button. Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. ● Select a white balance type using the [WHT - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 38
This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera recorder is moved frequently in and out of places with different lighting conditions. 1 Set to the Manual shooting mode. 2 Set using [Camera Function] menu [Switch Set]B[FAW]. (A Page 66) You can assign FAW - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 39
Adjusting the Shutter Speed Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder. The default positions of the switch are as follows. The light sensitivity can be electrically boosted using the [GAIN] switch when there - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 40
Manual shooting mode M The aperture value (F-number) of the lens the entire screen. ● Set using [AE Area] in the [Camera Function] menu. ● When the when zoomed to the [T] end. In this case, the aperture value is not fixed, but changes the photometry area icon appears in white. (except when the entire - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 41
a user button and press the button. ( A Page 19, 66 ) * Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M The picture quality of the camera can be set using the [Camera Process] menu. As the adjustments - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 42
the [AUDIO IN] terminal. B[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminals A Built-in Microphone Audio Unit Cable REMOTE Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M Ⅵ Set using [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Audio Ref. Level]. (A-20dBB/A-12dBB) (A Page 65 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 43
and speaker are adjusted at the same time. ● The built-in speaker cannot be used when the [HDMI] terminal, [A/V Out] terminal, or headphone jack is connected. Applicable to: Camera mode Displaying the Time Code/User's Bit Menu setting 1 Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[TC/UB] to ATCB or - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 44
(A Page 58) B Assign the ATC/UBB function to a user button and press the button. ( A Page 19, 66 ) * Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATC/UBB. (A Page 66) Ⅵ Setting the time code 1 Use the method above to display the [TC/UB - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 45
/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/ 5]/[REC/6] to AClip Cutter TrigB. (A Page 66) 2 Press the user button that is assigned with AClip Cutter TrigB during shooting. [CLIP CUT] appears and the clip is split. STATUS 1 Screen Memo : ● Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from the camera recorder using - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 46
same content can be created only on this camera recorder. ( A Page 64 [Slot Mode]) blink in green. Lights up in red STATUS 1 turn white. ● The same clips are recorded to both cards. White Setting to case, the clips can be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of the editing software - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 47
, repair of Camera mode 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. Start or stop the recording using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec] or press the user - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 48
(You can also press the user button that is assigned with ABackup white (unselected state). ● The characters ABACKUPB changes back to white. ● The status indicator of slot B lights up in green. White case, the clips can be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of the editing software - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 49
. Memo : ● When the user button assigned with ARec StopB is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBYC), the display changes from ASTBYCB (yellow text) BASTBYCB (blinking yellow text) BASTBYCB (white text). A AclipB is generated. The card slot status indicator lights up in green. (A Page - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 50
Clip Review operation (A user button assigned with ARec StopB or press and hold the [REC] button, check that ASTBYCB (white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator is lighted cut off after a clip is generated. ● If the power is cut off due to low battery Frames]. Set using [Main Menu]B[ - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 51
Interval] 2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames]. Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Frames]. (A Page 64) 3 Set the Press the [REC] button or the user button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording. ● The card slot status indicator lights up in green. ● The status - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 52
. Operation Buttons Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen. AB USER1 USER2 Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail /50i Cursor (Selected thumbnail) Clips that are not supported Clips not playable using the current video format 48 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 53
Press the center of the set lever. ● The selected clip is played back. ⅥChanging the mode during playback To change the mode during playback, operate using the set lever. B Push to the right C Push to the left D Push upward E Push downward Press center During Playback (I) Forward Search The speed - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 54
thumbnails)" and "Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)" displays. Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch display. Format] on the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 63) Displays the video format (Camera Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback and thumbnail display. Five types including - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 55
Style] setting. Name I Clip Mark Description Displays clip information (properties). A B C J Operation Guide A OK Mark Clip is appended with OK mark. Memo : ● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. B Continued From Mark This mark indicates that the current clip - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 56
clip. Use the set lever (H I) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC/SDXC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is white), this indicates further pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end, this indicates the last page. Name C Detailed Properties D Operation Guide - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 57
Thumbnail Menu Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu. Thumbnail Menu Sub-Menu Thumbnail Menu Screen Item Media info Detailed Properties Thumbnail Text... TC - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 58
: ● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder. ● Clips that are set as read-only on a PC can be deleted on the camera recorder. 2 Press the [USER2] button. A screen to confirm deletion appears. 3 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the center of the set - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 59
screen appears. 3 Select [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] and press the center of the set lever. A screen to confirm deletion appears. 4 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the center of the set lever. Deleting starts. 3 Memo : ● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 60
append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting. [USER1] Button USER1 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 61
Deleting OK Marks ⅥDuring Thumbnail Screen 1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1] button. The OK mark is deleted. ⅥDuring Playback or Pause Screen 1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip appended with OK mark. The OK mark is deleted. 1 Memo : ● The [USER1] button is - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 62
video image of the video signal output terminal. (A Page 73) Operation Buttons Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the menu. AB C USER1 USER2 SLOT SEL LOLUX/3 DISPLAY C.REVIEW Battery Power Description Indicates the selected item. Use the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 63
Magenta: [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen) H Scroll Bar Indicates C appears in a pop-up. Guide for the current operation buttons. A the item. Text Input with Software Keyboard Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File lever on the side control panel of the camera recorder to abort - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 64
Paint R White Paint B Color Matrix Color Gain System Definition File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate Aspect Ratio Rec Frames Rec Interval Backup Rec Clip Name Prefix Reset Clip Number Input1 Mic Wind Cut Input2 Mic Wind Cut Internal Mic Wind Cut Audio Ref. Level Internal Mic Level Memo - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 65
(A Page 71) LCD Bright VF Bright LCD Backlight VF Slide SW Display On TV Video Output Component Output HDMI Output HDMI Color Setting HDMI Enhance Setting Audio Monitor Auto Power Off Tally Wireless Remote Reset All Date/Time Time Zone System Information Format Media Restore Media Load Scene File - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 66
the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected. Item Function Record Set... Menu screen for specifying video or tally lamp settings, settings of the remote control, date/time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 67
(MPEG2) SD (DV) Function For selecting a system definition. HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality. SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality. Note : ● The selectable options for the [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings vary depending on - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 68
when [Rec Mode] is set to ANormalB. Start or stop recording using the [Backup Rec] menu or user button that is assigned the function. (A Page 66) Memo : (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), "_" (underscore), and "-" (hyphen) using the software keyboard. ( A Page 59 [Text Input with Software Keyboard]) - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 69
low-cut on the audio. Off : Disables low-cut on the audio. For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut from the built-in microphone. Camera Function Menu * Default values are distance at the tele (T) end of the zoom lens. (A Page 37) On : This is the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 70
USER1 USER2 LOLUX/3 C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5 REC/6 Setting Values Function None PRESET A B For assigning the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL] selection switch. The white balance mode is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] button of the camera recorder is set to - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 71
: ● This item is selectable when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/ 5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB. Camera Process Menu * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item Detail V/H Balance Knee Level Setting Values Max, 9 to 1, Normal, -1 to -9, Min, Off - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 72
White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the blue. Decrease the number : Weakens the blue. Memo : ● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the camera . For adjusting the video signal color level. Off : Sets the video to black-and-white. Increase the number - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 73
to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off. : The time code as AB and cannot be selected. UB Preset ^ For setting the user's bit. (Digit by digit) Display : AB CD EF 01 Memo : the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 74
[HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT] terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the viewfinder. Shooting Assist Item * Default color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to black-and-white. (Focus Assist function) (A Page 29) On : Enables the Focus Assist function - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 75
1.85:1, 2.35:1 Function For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view. Memo : center mark. *1: During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do status. Video Format On Off For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 76
Menu (continued) * Default values are indicated in bold characters. Item TC/UB Audio Meter Battery Info Setting Values TC UB Off On Off Time Capacity% Function For specifying whether to display the time code/user's bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. TC - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 77
RGB Auto On Off Mix Stereo For selecting the resolution of video output from the [HDMI] terminal. Set this item according to the monitor to be used. Set this item when images are not properly displayed on a monitor that supports a maximum output of 1080i. 480i 480p 576i 576p Auto : Set this - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 78
will be used. As such, this function will not have any effect. Tally On Off Wireless Remote On Off For selecting whether to turn on the tally lamp on this camera recorder. On : Turns on tally lamp. Off : Turns off tally lamp. For selecting whether to accept operation from the remote control. On - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 79
be restored. However, it is not selectable when recording in Camera mode and during Clip Review. Setup File Manage Menu Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved. It is useful to - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 80
Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu). Memo : ● [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in the operation guide - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 81
Favorites] and press the center of the set lever or push the set lever to the right (I). The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated. 2 4 Press the [USER2] button. [Delete Mark] ( ) appears at the beginning of the item. Delete Mark Memo : ● When the [USER2] button is pressed - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 82
Settings Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) (continued) Editing Favorites Menu (continued) ⅥChanging the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu] [USER1] Button [USER2] Button USER1 USER2 [DISPLAY] Button SLOT SEL LOLUX/3 DISPLAY C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5 2 Select [Edit Favorites - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 83
center of the set lever. The selected item moves to the new position. 4 5 6 Press the [USER1] button. The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears. 7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set lever. 7 Memo : ● Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 84
Camera Mode STATUS 0 Screen Q P O N M L K J AB C D E F GH I Appears only when a warning is displayed. (A Page 82) Item A Card Slot Operation Display Description Displays the card slot operation set using display using [Status REVIEW : Clip Review lens iris. This item appears only during manual - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 85
temperature) WB A, WB B : When set to Auto White Balance A or B during the Manual shooting mode FAW : When the Full Auto White balance mode is ON Displays the Auto Focus AAFB or Manual Focus AMFB mode. Displays an icon when [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to AOnB. (A Page 65 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 86
. Memo : ● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72) Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. The mark is displayed when in a mode that does not support audio recording and for unsupported audio. Memo : ● You can turn ON/OFF the display - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 87
's Bit: F F E E D D 2 0 Dot (.) for drop frames Memo : ● You can set whether to display the time code, user's bit, or turn off the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72) STATUS 2 Screen D C B *0 *1 * 1 (Appears only during warnings) A * 0 : Same as STATUS - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 88
Displays the speed of zoom operation set with the set lever (on the LCD monitor) and remote control. (-2, -1, Normal, 1) Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/5], and [REC/6] buttons. (A Page 66) (NONE, REC*, LOAD FILE, OK MARK, CLIP CUTTER TRIG, BACKUP - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 89
mode. STATUS 0 Screen This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only. STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens A B CD E F F Time Code (TC)/User's Bit (UB) Description Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 56) Displays the video image resolution. (1920ן1080 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 90
G STATUS 2 Screen Item H Audio Level Meter I Voltage/Battery Power J Media Status K Operation Guide Description Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. Memo % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % Memo : ● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72) ( - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 91
Camera mode The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose. Set using Scene file: File that contains the menu settings, ranging from video format settings to image creation settings such as device settings and - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 92
not supported (those other than SDHC/SDXC Class 6/10 cards, or unformatted cards). (Subname appears as A---B.) • When a write-protected SDHC/SDXC card is inserted (a mark appears beside the SDHC/SDXC card icon.) 4 Name the file. Enter the subname using the software keyboard. Ⅵ Operating instructions - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 93
the set lever. The existing files are displayed. 3 Select the file to load using the set lever (JK), and press the center of the set lever. Cursor Memo appears on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically. ● The camera recorder restarts. [Load Scene File] Menu Screen Memo : ● When the - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 94
/SDXC card. ● Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file format using the (JVC ProHD Clip Manager) PC application software in the bundled CD-ROM. ● For details on how to install the application software, refer to the [User's Guide] of the [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] inside the bundled CD - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 95
Applicable to: Camera mode The functions of the camera recorder can be configured using a wired remote control. 1 Connect a wired remote control to the camera recorder. Connect the wired remote control (sold separately) to the [REMOTE] terminal of this camera recorder. *1 Component Video Input AV - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 96
in Camera mode. However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder is recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode when the camera recorder information inside. Memo : ● Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases. • SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted. • Write-protect switch of - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 97
Format Setting Record Folder HD (MPEG2) MOV CQAV HD (MPEG2) MP4 camera recorder. Clips may be recorded across the two SDHC/SDXC cards in card slots A and B depending on the recording time of the clip. When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC Clip Manager Software - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 98
the card using this camera recorder. (A Page 92) CHECK LENS COVER --- ● The lens cover may be closed. (Only Open the lens cover. checked found on the card for Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that contains clips Clip Review. that can be reviewed. ( A Page 20, 48 ) REC INHIBITED ^ [REC] button is - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 99
Screen Menu Screen Thumbnail Screen VIDEO FORMAT ^ INCORRECT MEDIA FULL ^ Status Action ● Video format of the file for Clip Review is different from the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting of the camera recorder. ● [REC] button is pressed when the media in use has no remaining space. ● Remaining - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 100
conditions or when there are numerous light sources in the background, set to the manual shooting mode and perform auto white balance adjustment. (A Page 33) ● Adjust the red or blue using white paint adjustment. (A Page 34) ● Clean any dirt or water droplets from the lens. ● If you are shooting at - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 101
videos files on the SDHC/SDXC card, it takes time for the camera recorder to process the files. Copy the files on the SDHC/SDXC card to a PC, and delete them from the SDHC/SDXC card. ● Replace the battery. (A Page 15) ● The remote control may not function outdoors or under strong light conditions - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 102
dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced) Accessories AC adapter 1 Power cord (GY-HM150U 2 Power cord (GY-HM150E 4 Battery 1 Battery charger 1 Remote control unit 1 Audio unit 1 Microphone 1 AV cord 1 Component cable 1 CD-ROM 1 Instruction manual 1 Warranty card (GY-HM150U only 1 AC Adapter Power - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 103
Remote Control Unit Type Battery life Operating distance Allowable operating temperature Dimensions Mass : DC 3 V (button battery CR2025) : Approx. 1 year (varies according to frequency of use) : Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) (along front axis) : 0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J) : 42 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H) × 91 - JVC GY-HM150U | GY-HM150U ProHD Camcorder 104-page owner's manual - Page 104
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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM150U
GY-HM150E
INSTRUCTIONS
* The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
GY-HM150U
Serial No.
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter
(U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada,
E: for Europe)
Only “U”models (GY-HM150U) have been evaluated by UL.
LST1229-001A