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JVC GY-X1TC - User Manual

JVC GY-X1TC
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JVC
Instructions
3-CCD
COLOUR
VICEO
CAMERA
WITH
S-VHS-C
RECORDER
GY-X1TC
(With
built-in
time
code
generator)
GY-X1
(Standard
type)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG:
3-CCD-FARB-VIDEOKAMERA
MIT
INTEGRIERTEM
S-VHS-C-REKORDER
MANUEL
D'INSTURCTIONS:
CAMERA
VIDEO
COULEUR
A
3CCD
AVEC
MAGNETOSCOPE
S-VHS-C
The
photograph
shows
the
GY-X1TC
video
camera.
Die
Abbildung
zeigt
Modell
GY-X1TC.
La
photo
montre
la
caméra
vidéo
GY-X1TC.

Table of Contents

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JVC GY-X1TC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJVC
ModelGY-X1TC
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FEATURES

PRECAUTIONS

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent hazards and protect the user and equipment.

Handling Precautions

Guidelines for proper operation, maintenance, and protection against environmental factors.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Standard Configuration

Details the typical setup of the camera with included accessories and optional components.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS

Camera head front right-hand section

Identifies and explains controls and indicators on the camera head's front right side.

Camera head rear right-hand section

Details controls and connectors located on the camera head's rear right side, including VTR controls.

Camera head front left-hand section

Explains controls and connectors on the camera head's front left side, focusing on audio and external connections.

Camera head rear left-hand section

Describes rear left-side connectors, including video outputs and cassette holder.

VTR display panel

Explains the functions and indicators shown on the VTR's built-in display panel for operational status.

Viewfinder VF-P115

Details the viewfinder's components, adjustments, and indicators for monitoring the camera's output.

Zoom lens HZ-714

Describes the controls and functions of the camera's zoom lens, including focus and iris.

Battery holder BH-P10

Explains the attachment and usage of the battery holder for powering the camera.

PREPARATIONS

Attaching the VF-P115 viewfinder

Step-by-step guide for securely mounting the viewfinder onto the camera head.

Attaching the HZ-714 zoom lens

Instructions for attaching the zoom lens to the camera body, ensuring proper alignment.

Attaching the BH-P10 battery holder

Procedure for attaching the battery holder to the camera for power.

Mounting on the tripod (using the KA-500 X tripod base)

Guide to securing the camera onto a tripod using the specified base for stable operation.

Video cassettes

Information on usable cassette types and their handling for recording and playback.

POWER SUPPLY

Using the NB-G1 (JVC) or NP-1 A (SONY) battery pack

Instructions for installing and operating the camera using compatible battery packs.

Using the AA-P250 AC power adapter

Guide to connecting and using the AC power adapter for continuous camera operation.

ADJUSTMENTS

Before making adjustments

Initial steps and settings required before performing camera adjustments for optimal performance.

Adjusting the back focus

Procedure for fine-tuning the back focus of the lens for sharp telephoto and wide-angle images.

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

Steps for setting accurate white and black balance for correct color reproduction under various lighting.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

White balance mode setting and white balance memories

How to select white balance modes and store custom settings in memory for quick recall.

Full-time auto white

Explains the function that automatically tracks and adjusts white balance during shooting.

Sensitivity setting

How to adjust the camera's electronic sensitivity for optimal performance in low light conditions.

Video ALC (Automatic Level Control)

Details the automatic adjustment of video sensitivity based on subject brightness for consistent exposure.

Auto iris and APB function

Explains the auto iris system and the APB function for optimizing aperture based on subject lighting.

WARNING FUNCTIONS

Warning indications on viewfinder screen

Describes visual alerts displayed on the viewfinder for malfunctions or operational issues.

Warning by audio

Explains audio alerts provided by the camera for malfunctions, low battery, or end of tape.

SHOOTING OPERATION

Normal shooting

Step-by-step guide for basic camera setup and recording in standard shooting scenarios.

QUICK RECORDING

Items to be checked

Lists essential checks required before activating the quick recording function for immediate shooting.

Procedure

Outlines the steps to initiate and stop a quick recording session for rapid capture.

Special mode

Explains a special mode of quick recording that maintains settings after stopping, available via memory function.

AUDIO LEVEL CHECKING AND SETTING

Audio level checking

How to monitor and verify audio recording levels using the viewfinder or VTR display.

Recording level

Guidance on setting optimal audio recording levels and adjusting balance for clear sound capture.

CHECKING THE PLAYBACK PICTURE

To play back the tape

Instructions for loading a cassette and starting playback to review recorded footage.

To view a still picture

How to pause the playback to examine individual frames or hold a specific image.

To search at high speed

Method for quickly scanning through recorded tape in forward or reverse directions.

Notes for VTR operation

Important operational notes regarding tape handling, search modes, and picture quality.

TRACKING CONTROL

Tracking display

Explains the tracking indicator and how to adjust tracking for optimal playback quality.

REMAINING TAPE TIME DISPLAY

Time counter

How to check the remaining tape duration on the VTR display panel or viewfinder.

RETAKE FUNCTION BY EDIT SEARCH

Notes for VTR operation

Operational guidelines for using edit search to find specific points for retakes.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Electronic shutter

Details on using the electronic shutter for capturing fast-moving subjects with higher shutter speeds.

Auto equalizer (AEQ) reference signal (provided only on the GY-X1 TC)

Explains the AEQ function for improving dubbing quality by recording a reference signal.

Video level indication

How to use the zebra pattern to monitor video signal levels for iris adjustment.

Title display

Instructions for recording superimposed titles onto the video signal and displaying them on the viewfinder.

STATUS DISPLAY

To select the mode

How to switch between the three available status display modes (0, 1, 2) on the viewfinder.

Mode-0

Description of the audio level indication displayed in Mode-0.

Mode-1

Description of the VTR operational status and tape time displayed in Mode-1.

Mode-2

Description of camera status, battery, and other data displayed in Mode-2.

MEMORY FUNCTION

List of menus, sub-menus and parameters

Overview of the memory function's menu structure and how parameters are organized.

DATA READ (Reading a scene file)

Procedure for loading camera settings from a memory card into the camera.

DATA WRITE (Storing a scene file)

Steps for saving current camera settings as a scene file onto a memory card.

TITLE SET (Setting a title)

How to compose, set, and manage titles for recording with the video signal.

SET UP (to check or alter the cameras functions and settings)

Accessing and modifying various camera functions and parameters via the setup menu.

SET UP (Setting cameras functions and parameters)

Auto iris setting

How to configure the auto iris parameters, including level, APB, and response speed.

Video signal setting

Adjusting video signal parameters like black level, knee, ABL, and contour correction.

Gamma correction on;off

Enabling or disabling gamma correction and adjusting its level for image contrast.

Operation modes setting

Configuring operational settings like gain, white balance, audio indicators, and VTR modes.

Full-time auto white balance on;off

Control for the full-time auto white balance feature, ensuring correct colors in changing light.

Initializing data

Procedure for resetting all memory function parameters to their factory defaults.

Date and time setting

Setting and correcting the camera's internal clock and date display format.

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS

Checking the hour meter and the memory

How to check the VTR's total operating hours and the condition of the internal EPROM memory.

Checking the memory card

Procedure to verify the operational status and integrity of the inserted memory card.

Checking the audible warnings

How to test the camera's audio warning messages and select their language.

Checking the LEDs

Verifying that the camera's status LEDs (tally, battery, recording) are functioning correctly.

Checking the automatic circuits

Diagnosing the white and black balance adjustment circuits for proper operation.

Checking the switches and buttons

Verifying the correct operation of all camera switches and buttons through a diagnostic sequence.

ADVANCED MEMORY SYSTEM (AMS)

Installing a memory card

Step-by-step guide for inserting a memory card into the camera for storing settings.

Removing the memory card

Instructions on how to safely eject and remove the memory card from the camera.

Preset scene files

Overview of the pre-programmed scene files available on the memory card for various shooting conditions.

USING AS A STUDIO CAMERA

Connection to an external VTR and audio equipment

Guide for connecting the camera to external VTRs and audio devices for integrated operation.

Genlocking (provided only on the GY-X1 TC)

Explanation of genlocking for synchronizing multiple cameras with a reference video signal.

TIME CODE RECORDING (GY-X1 TC only)

Setting the users bits

How to set user-defined 8-digit data for tape management alongside time codes.

Time data setting

Procedure for setting the time codes (REC RUN/FREE RUN) to be recorded on the video signal.

REMOTE CONTROL USING THE RM-LP80 (GY-X1 TC only)

Corresponding switch positions

Mapping of RM-LP80 remote control unit switches to camera functions for remote operation.

REPLACING THE CLOCK BACKUP BATTERY

Replacing procedure

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the backup battery to maintain clock and meter data.

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA SECTION

Technical specifications for the camera's image pickup, color system, and sensitivity.

VTR SECTION

Technical specifications for the built-in VTR, including format, tape speed, and resolution.

INPUT;OUTPUT SIGNALS

Details on the camera's various video and audio input/output connectors and signal types.

GENERAL

General specifications including power consumption, weight, and operating temperature range.

14 X ZOOM LENS HZ-714

Technical specifications for the included zoom lens, covering focal length, aperture, and zoom ratio.

1.5-inch VIEWFINDER VF-P115

Technical specifications for the viewfinder, including CRT size, resolution, and power requirements.