Gy-Hm200 170en Basic

INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC)
4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E
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 CD-ROM or the
following Mobile User Guide.
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The illustration here shows how the handle unit is attached using the unit supplied with
GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E.
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E do not come with a handle unit.
The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement
without prior notice.
Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide. You can
also download the PDF from the Mobile User Guide.
Mobile User Guide

When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or iPhone.
http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/
You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone.
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
For Customer Use: possible performance.
Enter below the Serial No. which is located In this manual, each model number is
on the body. described without the last letter (U/E) which
Retain this information for future reference. means the shipping destination.
(U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)
Model No. GY-HM200U/GY-HM170U
Only “U” models (GY-HM200U/GY-HM170U)
Serial No.
have been evaluated by UL.
IM 1.00 B5A-0453-00
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FOR USA
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not
apply to all appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAN ICES-3 A / NMB-3 A
For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3
Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
FOR USA AND CANADA device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
CAUTION accept any interference received,
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including interference that may cause

RISK OF ELECTRIC undesired operation.
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Changes or modifications not
CAUTION: approved by JVC could void the
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF user’s authority to operate the
ELECTRIC SHOCK. equipment. This equipment has been
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR tested and found to comply with the
BACK). limits for a Class A digital device,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO These limits are designed to provide
QUALIFIED SERVICE reasonable protection against harmful
PERSONNEL. interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial
The lightning flash with environment.
arrowhead symbol, within This equipment generates, uses, and
an equilateral triangle is can radiate radio frequency energy
intended to alert the user to and, if not installed and used in
the presence of uninsulated accordance with the instructions, may
“dangerous voltage” within cause harmful interference to radio
the product’s enclosure that communications. Operation of this
may be of sufficient equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in
magnitude to constitute a
which case the user will be required
risk of electric shock to to correct the interference at his own
persons. expense.
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The exclamation point within

an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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4 Safety Precautions
POUR CANADA WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
ATTENTION EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION
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NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER
LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
ATTENTION: D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA
D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.
OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A
REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE NOTES:
REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE The rating plate and safety caution are
EN CAS DE PROBLEME. on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
Le symbole de l’éclair à
The serial number plate is on the
l’intérieur d’un triangle
bottom of the unit.
équilatéral est destiné à
The rating information and safety
alerter l’utilisateur sur la
caution of the AC adapter are on its
présence d’une “tension
dangereuse” non isolée dans upper and lower sides.
le boîtier du produit. Cette
tension est suffisante pour REMARQUES :
provoquer l’électrocution de La plaque d’identification et
personnes. l’avertissement de sécurité se trouvent
Le point d’exclamation à sous l’appareil et/ou au dos.
l’intérieur d’un triangle La plaque du numéro de série est
équilatéral est destiné à située sur la partie inférieure de
alerter l’utilisateur sur la l’appareil.
présence d’opérations Les informations d’identification et
d’entretien importantes au l’avertissement de sécurité de
sujet desquelles des l’adaptateur secteur sont situés sur ses
renseignements se trouvent côtés supérieur et inférieur.
dans le manuel
d’instructions.
Caution on Replaceable lithium
Ces symboles ne sont battery
utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis. The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
CAUTION: mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
The mains plug shall remain readily above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
operable. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo,
Remove the mains plug immediately if Sony or Maxell CR2025.
the camera functions abnormally. Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.
WARNING: Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
The battery pack, the camera with
Do not disassemble and do not dispose
battery installed, and the remote control
with battery installed should not be of in fire.
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exposed to excessive heat such as direct

sunlight, fire or the like.
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Safety Precautions 5
When the equipment is installed in a When using the AC adapter in
cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it areas other than the USA
has sufficient space on all sides to allow The provided AC adapter features
for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more automatic voltage selection in the AC
on both sides, on top and at the rear). range from 110 V to 240 V.
Do not block the ventilation holes.
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USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a ADAPTER
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not In case of connecting the unit’s power
be able to get out.) cord to an AC wall outlet other than
No naked flame sources, such as lighted American National Standard C73 series
candles, should be placed on the type, use an AC plug adapter called a
apparatus. “Siemens Plug” as shown.
When discarding batteries, For this AC plug adapter, please contact
environmental problems must be the local dealers in your area.
considered and the local rules or laws
Plug Adapter
governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no objects Remove the AC adapter from the AC
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be wall outlet when not in use.
placed on the apparatus. Do not leave dust or metal objects
adhered to the AC wall outlet or AC
adapter (power/DC plug).
Do not point the lens directly into the .
sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well

as lead to the malfunctioning of internal
circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible
physical damage to this unit and to the
user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit,
or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or
unlevel surfaces. It could tip over,
causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to
this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the unit to fall, resulting
in damage.
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IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) FOR EUROPE
Connection to the mains supply in This equipment is in conformity with the
the United Kingdom. provisions and protection requirements of
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from the corresponding European Directives.
this equipment. This equipment is designed for professional
video appliances and can be used in the
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If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is following environments:
too short to reach a power point, then Controlled EMC environment (for
obtain an appropriate safety approved example, purpose-built broadcasting or
extension lead or contact the local recording studio), and rural outdoors
dealers in your area. environments.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with In order to keep the best performance and
an identical approved type, as originally furthermore for electromagnetic
fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. compatibility we recommend to use cables
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off not exceeding the following lengths:
be sure to remove the fuse and dispose
of the plug immediately, to avoid possible Port Cable Length
shock hazard by inadvertent connection Exclusive
to the mains supply. DC
Cable
1.8 m
If this product is not supplied fitted with a
Shielded
mains plug then follow the instructions USB Mini
Cable
1.2 m
given below:
Exclusive
DO NOT make any connection to the AV OUT
Cable
1.4 m
Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured Shielded
HDMI 1.8 m
in accordance with the following code: Cable
Exclusive
Blue to N REMOTE 1m
Cable
(Neutral) or Black Coaxial
Brown to L (Live) SDI OUT K Cable 1m
or Red AUDIO INPUT 1/2 Shielded
2m
If these colours do not correspond with O Cable
the terminal identifications of your plug, Exclusive
HEADPHONE Cable 2m
connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) Shielded
AUX 3m
or coloured black. Cable
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red. The inrush current of this apparatus is
If in doubt — consult a competent 11.0 A.
electrician.
CAUTION:
Where there are strong electromagnetic
CAUTIONS: waves or magnetism, for example near a
To prevent shock, do not open the radio or TV transmitter, transformer,
cabinet. No user serviceable parts motor, etc., the picture and the sound
inside. may be disturbed. In such case, please
Refer servicing to qualified personnel. keep the apparatus away from the
When you are not using the AC sources of the disturbance.
adapter for a long period of time, it is .
recommended that you disconnect the

power cord from AC outlet.
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CAUTION: Dear Customer
To avoid electric
shock or damage to This apparatus is in conformance with
the unit, first firmly the valid European directives and
insert the small end standards regarding electromagnetic
of the power cord into the AC Adapter compatibility and electrical safety.
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until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug European representative of

the larger end of the power cord in to an JVC KENWOOD Corporation is:
AC outlet. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11
61118 Bad Vilbel
FOR EUROPE Germany
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte
environment this product may cause Kundin, dieses Gerät stimmt mit den
radio interference in which case the user gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und
may be required to take adequate Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer
measures. Verträglichkeit und elektrischer
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Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die
The plastics packaging bags may cause JVC KENWOOD Corporation ist:
suffocation when they are covered over the JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
head. Tear them open, and keep them away Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11
from the reach of infants and children by 61118 Bad Vilbel
ensuring that they are disposed of properly. Deutschland
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Manufacturer
3-12,Moriya-cyo,Kanagawa-ku,
Yokohama-shi,
Kanagawa 221-0022,Japan
Importer (EU only)
JVC House
JVC Business Park
12 Priestley Way,London NW2 7BA,
United Kingdom
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Battery Pack o Para Brasil
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion Informação sobre eliminação de
battery. Before using the supplied battery baterias
pack or an optional battery pack, be sure Este produto não deverá ser eliminado
to read the following cautions: como lixo doméstico em geral.
To avoid hazards
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Devolva a bateria velha ao comerciante
... do not burn. Terminals
ou para a rede autorizada, para que seja
... do not short-circuit the devolvida ao fabricante ou importador.
terminals. Keep it away A reciclagem e eliminação de lixo em
from metallic objects uma maneira adequada, ajudarão para
when not in use. preservar recursos, prevenindo, ao
When transporting, K
mesmo tempo, contra efeitos prejudiciais
carry the battery in a Terminals sobre a nossa saúde e o meio ambiente.
plastic bag. .
... do not modify or Para Retirar a Bateria Recarregável

disassemble. Pressione botão e puxe a bateria para fora.
... do not expose the
battery to M GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E
temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may Empurre
cause the battery to overheat, explode
or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E
To prevent damage and prolong
service life
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge within the temperature range Empurre
of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Cooler
temperatures require longer charging
time, or in some cases stop charging
at all. Warmer temperatures prevent
complete charging, or in some cases
stop charging at all.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended
exposure to high temperatures will
increase natural discharge and .
shorten service life.

... keep a 30% battery level if the
battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time.
... remove from charger or powered unit
when not in use, as some machines
use current even when switched off.
... do not drop or subject to strong
impact.
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Contents Content of this manual
Symbols used
Introduction
Caution : Describes precautions concerning the
Safety Precautions ............................................ 4 operation of this product.
Contents .......................................................... 10 Memo : Describes reference information, such as
Verifying the Accessories ................................ 10 functions and usage restrictions of this
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product.
Names of Parts ................................................ 11 K : Feature available on
GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E only.
Preparations M : Feature available on
Attaching the Handle Unit ................................ 14 GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E only.
Adjusting the Grip Belt ..................................... 14 O : Function that operates only when the handle
Charging the Battery ........................................ 14 unit is attached.
Attaching/Detaching the Hood ......................... 16
Configuring the Initial Settings ......................... 16
Usable Cards ................................................... 18 Verifying the Accessories
Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards ........ 18
Inserting an SD Card ....................................... 18 Verify that the following accessories are included
with the camera recorder before using.
Shooting
Accessories
Basic Shooting Procedures ............................. 21
Warranty Card (U model only) 1
Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting and
Recording Methods ......................................... 22 INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) 1
Document Disc 1
Playback AC Adapter 1
Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 23 Power Cord (U model: 1, E model: 2) 1
Connecting External Devices Battery 1
Connecting External Monitor ........................... 24 Handle Unit K 1
Loading Clips to the PC ................................... 25 Hood 1
* Eyepiece and lens cap are attached to the
Network Functions K camera recorder.
Functions of Network Connection K ............ 26
Others
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart ..................... 27
Basic Operations in Menu Screen ................... 28
Display Screen ................................................ 29
Status Screen .................................................. 36
Troubleshooting .............................................. 37
Precautions for Proper Use ............................. 39
Specifications .................................................. 43
Software License Agreement .......................... 45
Important Notice concerning the Software ....... 47
10 Contents
Names of Parts
B K
L
J
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C I
A
D
E H
F o Bottom
G
O
N
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A Built-in Microphone .
B Handle Unit K G Visibility Adjustment Lever

* GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E does not come with H Battery
the handle unit.
I Viewfinder
For details on purchasing the handle unit, please
contact the local dealers in your area. J Eyepiece
Memo : K [REC/7] Record Trigger Button
0 The handle unit is detached from the camera L Zoom Lever at the Grip
recorder unit in the factory shipment. M [EXPANDED FOCUS/8] Expanded Focus
For details on attaching the handle unit, please
refer to [Attaching the Handle Unit K] . Assist/User 8 Button
0 You can also use it as a user button by
C [MODE] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button assigning a specific feature in the menu
setting to this button.
D [POWER ON/OFF] Lock Power ON/OFF Switch
N Tally Lamp
Turns ON/OFF the power.
0 Hold down the lock button (blue) in the center O Tripod Mounting Hole
to toggle ON/OFF.
0 When the power is turning OFF, “P.OFF”
appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
0 Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the
power again.
E [POWER/CHARGE] Power/Charging Display
Lamp
F [AWB/9] Auto White Balance/User 9 Button
Names of Parts 11
Side Control Panel A [HOST] USB Host Terminal K
B [DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal
E C [HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal

D D [SDI OUT] SDI Output Terminal K
C F
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B Rear Terminal
A
G
GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E
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M L K J I H
A [FULL AUTO] Full Auto Selection Button
Press and hold the button to switch the Full Auto
mode ON and OFF. B
Full Auto mode adjusts the Iris, Gain, Shutter
and White Balance automatically. C
A
Memo :
0 This camera recorder is set to Full Auto mode in
the factory default. D
B [AF/MF] Focus Selection Button
H G F E
C [ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch .
D [F.ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E

E [TC/2] Time Code/User 2 Button
F LCD monitor
G J / K Volume Buttons/[+/-] Selection Buttons
B
H [SHUTTER] Shutter Speed Button
I [AE LEVEL] Automatic Brightness Adjustment C
(AE) Level Setting Button A
J [OIS/6] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 6 Button
K [WHT BAL B/A/PRST] White Balance Switch D
L [GAIN L/M/H] Gain Switch
M [IRIS A/M] Auto Iris/Manual Iris Button .
H G F E
A [BATTERY] Terminal
Side Terminal Section
B [BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button
A
C [REC] Record Trigger Button
Memo :
0 This button is interlocked with the [REC/HOLD]
record trigger button I at the top of the handle.
D [DC] DC Input Terminal
B E [REMOTE] Remote Terminal
F [AUX] AUX Input Terminal (Φ3.5 mm)
C
G [x] Headphone Jack (Φ3.5 mm)
D
H [AV] AV Output Terminal
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12 Names of Parts
LCD Monitor A Microphone Holder
B Microphone Holder Lock Knob
C Handle Tally Lamp
D Accessory Mounting Screw Hole
E Shoe
E
F Handle Unit Fastening Screw
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F
G G Zoom Lever on Handle
H [ZOOM L/M/H] Zoom Speed Switch
D I [REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock
H
C Switch
I
B
J Memo :
A M L K 0 This switch is interlocked with the [REC] button
C on the rear terminal.
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A LCD Monitor 0 [REC] button C on the rear terminal is not

B [CANCEL/STOP] Cancel Button locked.
C LCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button
J [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2
(R)
(XLR 3-pin x 2)
D [MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button
K Handle Terminal
E [LOLUX/3] Low-light Shooting/User 3 Button
L [CH1] CH1 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
F [C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 Button
M [CH2] CH2 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
G [ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button
N [INPUT1] Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
H [DISPLAY] Display Button
O [INPUT2] Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
I [STATUS] Status Screen Display Button
P [CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] CH2 Audio Recording
J Monitor Speaker Mode Switch
K SD Card Slot Q [CH2] CH2 Recording Level Adjustment Knob
L Card Slot A/B Status Indicator
R [CH1] CH1 Recording Level Adjustment Knob
M [SLOT SEL] Card Slot Selection Button
S [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL] CH1 Audio Recording
Handle Unit K Mode Switch
Lens Section
B C
A D
E
F
S A
R
Q G
P H
L M N O B C D
I
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A Filter Built-In Screw

0 Installable filter types: Φ62 mm P0.75
J
B Focus Ring
K C Zoom Ring
D Iris Dial
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Attaching the Handle Unit Adjusting the Grip Belt
The handle unit is detached from the camera Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt
recorder unit in the factory shipment. accordingly.
* GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E does not come with
the handle unit.
For details on purchasing the handle unit, please
contact the local dealers in your area.
To use the handle unit, attach it by following the
steps below.
Preparations
* Attach or detach the handle unit when the power

is turned off.
Caution :
0 If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall
off resulting in injuries or malfunction.
Charging the Battery
Charging the Battery

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1 Fit the handle terminal at the bottom of the

handle unit to the handle unit mount at the Charge the battery immediately after purchase or
top of the camera recorder. when the battery power is running low.
0 Fit the handle unit carefully, paying attention * The battery is not charged when purchased.
not to damage the terminals at the bottom of
the unit. 2
2 Slide the handle unit in the direction
indicated by the arrow to attach it to the hot
shoe of the camera recorder.
3 Press the screw on the handle unit and turn
it in the clockwise direction. Tighten it
securely to fasten the unit to the camera
recorder. 3
0 The handle unit may be unsteady if the screw
is not securely fastened, and may fall off
during use. 4 1
Caution :
.
0 Attach or detach the handle unit when the power

is turned off.
Doing so when the power is turned on can result
in malfunction.
14 Attaching the Handle Unit

1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the 1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the
center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set
to “OFF”. to “OFF”.
2 Attach the supplied battery. 2 While pressing and holding the [BATT.
Slide it in until you hear a click. RELEASE] button, push up and remove the
3 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the battery in the direction of the arrow.
[DC] terminal.
Caution :
Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and connect
0 Do not remove the battery when the [POWER
as shown in the diagram.
ON/OFF] switch is “ON”.
4 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.
Preparations
0 Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery
0 The [POWER/CHARGE] lamp blinks during is in use.
charging and will go out after charging is 0 Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery
complete. inside will deplete the battery power even if you set
0 Remove the AC adapter after charging is the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”. Remove the
complete. battery if you are not using the camera recorder.
Memo :
0 Blinking of the [POWER/CHARGE] lamp during Estimated Charging and Continuous
charging indicates the charge level. Operating Times
[POWER/CHARGE] Lamp Charge Level o Charging time
Alternates between a blinking Less than 25 % SSL-JVC50 (accessory) K : Approx. 4 hrs
orange light (4 times) and BN-VF823 (accessory) M : Approx. 3 hrs
light off (1 second) * When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “OFF”
Alternates between a blinking Less than 50 % Memo :
orange light (3 times) and
light off (1 second) oM
Alternates between a blinking Less than 75 % 0 If you charge the battery immediately after using while
orange light (2 times) and the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.
light off (1 second) 0 It is recommended that you charge the battery in an
Alternates between a blinking Less than 100 % environment between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86
orange light (blinks once) and °F). The battery may not be fully charged or the
light off (1 second) charging time may be prolonged if charged under low
Light goes out Fully charged temperatures (below 10 °C/50 °F). In addition,
charging the battery under high temperature (above
0 You can charge the battery even when operating 30 °C/86 °F) condition may shorten the battery life.
the camera recorder using the AC adapter. oK
0 For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
Removing the Battery battery.
GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E
o Continuous operating time
SSL-JVC50 (accessory) : Approx. 4 hrs 40 mins (*1)
K Approx. 5 hrs (*2)
2 BN-VF823 (accessory) : Approx. 2 hrs (*1)
M Approx. 2 hrs 20 mins (*2)
*1 When [System] is set to “4K” and all other
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E
settings are in factory default
*2 When [System] is set to “HD” and all other
settings are in factory default
2 Memo :
0 Actual operating times may differ depending on the
age of the battery, charging condition, and operating
environment.
0 Operating time is shortened in cold environment.
0 The operating time may shorten when power zoom is
used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD
1 monitor is frequently used.
.
0 For purchase of spare batteries and battery charger,
please contact the local dealers in your area.
Charging the Battery 15

Attaching/Detaching the Configuring the Initial
Hood Settings
When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting
Attaching the Hood screen for performing the initial settings in the
Align the markings on the camera recorder and camera recorder appears.
hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial
(clockwise) until it is locked. Setting] screen.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are
complete.
Preparations
Detaching the Hood Memo :

0 To detach the hood, turn the hood in the 0 It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the
direction opposite to attaching it power supply.
(counterclockwise). 0 Attach the lens cap.
1 Hold down the lock button (blue) at the
center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set
to “ON”.
A language selection screen appears.
0 For U models
Language
English
Français
Español
.
Caution :
0 Remove the hood when attaching a filter,
teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the
lens.
.
0 For E models
Language
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Pусский
16 Attaching/Detaching the Hood

Memo : 4 Press the Set button (R) after confirming
0 The menus and messages on the screen of the the exit screen.
LCD monitor or viewfinder are displayed in the The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
selected language. 0 For U models
2 Select a language using the cross-shaped

button (JK), and press the Set button (R). Initial Setting
The Initial Setting screen appears.
UTC-05:00
Preparations
Set
0 For E models
3 Ensure the lens cap is attached, and press Initial Setting
the Set button (R). UTC

0 Self-diagnosis starts. Set
0 A progress bar appears, and “Complete

Diagnosis” appears when the diagnosis is
complete. .
Memo :
0 The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the
power is turned on for the first time and when the
power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully
discharged.
0 The configured date/time data is saved in the
built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is
turned off.
5 Set the time zone and date/time.
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button
(HI) and select the setting item.
B Change the values with the cross-shaped
button (JK).
6 Press the Set button (R) after setting is
complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/
.
time.
Memo : Memo :
0 It takes about 6 minutes to complete the 0 The configured date/time data can be displayed
diagnosis. During the diagnosis, do not operate on the LCD monitor and viewfinder and be
or turn off the camera recorder. recorded to the SD card.
0 The value of the year can be set in the range of
“2000” to “2099”.
Configuring the Initial Settings 17

Usable Cards o When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]
B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to
“QuickTime”
System 4K HD SD Web
Format Setting and Usable SD Card
Resolution 2160p 1080i/1080p 480i/ 960p 480p
Combinations 576i
Bit Rate - XHQ UHQ - HQ LP
Usable SD
System Format Bit Rate 4GB 3 9 12 47 130 285
Card
8GB 6 18 25 95 270 580
4K - - UHS-I U3 or
higher 16GB 12 36 50 190 540 1160
32GB 25 72 100 380 1080 2320
HD QuickTime 50M Class 10 or
Preparations
(YUV422), higher 64GB 50 145 200 760 2160 4720

(SDXC)
50M (XHQ)
128GB 100 290 400 1520 4320 9440
35M (UHQ) Class 6 or (SDXC)
higher
AVCHD - Class 4 or (Unit: minute)
SD - - higher Memo :
Web - - 0 If the SD card contains files recorded by devices
other than this camera recorder or files that are
Caution : saved from a PC, the recordable time may be
0 Using cards other than those from Panasonic, shorter or data may not be properly recorded.
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording 0 For each file format, up to 600 clips can be
failure or data loss. recorded to one SD card on this camera
0 If an UHS-I card with no classification indication recorder. When 600 clips are recorded to one
is used, it may not be possible to perform HD card, the remaining space is displayed as 0 min
recording. regardless of the estimated recordable time,
and no further recording can be performed.
0 When the file format is set to “AVCHD”, up to
4000 clips can be recorded to one SD card.
Estimated Recordable
Time of SD Cards
The estimated recordable time is only a guide.
Inserting an SD Card
Differences may occur depending on the SD card
in use and the battery condition. This camera recorder comes with two card slots
o When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and
playback.
B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to
“AVCHD”
480i/
Resolution 1080p 1080i 576i
Bit Rate HQ HQ SP LP EP - 1
4GB 16 19 25 46 82 50
8GB 33 39 50 95 168 103
16GB 67 78 100 190 336 209 3
32GB 135 156 200 380 672 420
64GB 270 312 400 760 1344 842 SD Card Cover
(SDXC)
128GB 540 624 800 1520 2688 1687 2
(SDXC)
(Unit: minute)
SD Card
.
18 Usable Cards
1 Open the SD card cover by sliding the cover 4 Select [Format] and press the Set button
in the direction indicated by the arrow. (R).
2 Insert an SD card with the notched corner
pointing up.
Format Media
The status indicator of the card slot to which the
card was inserted lights up in red.
3 Close the SD card cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Format 4
Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards Cancel
Preparations
When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] Set
appears at the remaining media display area.
Format the card using the camera recorder menu.
.
5 Formatting starts.
0 Unformatted SD cards
0 SD cards formatted under different
specifications
Caution :
0 Be sure to format the SD card on this camera Formatting...
recorder. SD cards formatted on a PC and other
peripheral equipment cannot be used on this
camera recorder.
0 [!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media
display area when an SD card that requires
restoring is inserted.
.
6 Formatting is complete.
1 Select [System] B [Media] B [Format When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears
Media]. and the camera recorder returns to the [Format
2 Select the slot of the SD card to be Media] screen.
formatted and press the Set button (R). Memo :
0 During formatting, menu operation is
Format Media unavailable but you can start recording.
Format Slot 2 However, this is only available when a
Format Slot recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.
0 Formatting cannot be performed in the following
cases.
0 Recording is in progress on the SD card to be
formatted.
0 SD card is not inserted.
Set 0 Write-protect switch of the SD card is set (z
. is displayed).
3 The status of the selected SD card appears. Caution :
0 If you format the SD card, all data recorded on
the card, including video data and setup files,
will be deleted.
Inserting an SD Card 19
Clips Recorded to SD Cards Example: QuickTime
Folders in the SD Card A BCG 00 01

The captured image is recorded into different Clip Number
folders according to the [System] and [WFormat]/ A number in automatic
[YFormat] settings. ascending order is assigned in
the recording order.
WFormat/
System Record Folder The Clip Number can be reset in
YFormat the menu.*
4K/HD/SD/ QuickTime DCIM
Clip Name Prefix (any four alphanumeric characters)
Web
This is set to “xxxG” (“xxx” denotes the last 3
Preparations
HD/SD/ AVCHD PRIVATE/AVCHD

Web digits of the serial number) by default.
Memo :
.
* [Clip Set] B [Reset Clip Number]

0 By formatting (initializing) the SD card from the
[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, Memo :
folders required for recording in the current 0 Before recording starts, you can set any
[System] settings will be generated. characters for the clip name prefix by using
0 When the [System] settings and [QuickTime] [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Clip
settings are changed, folders required for Set] B [Clip Name Prefix].
recording in those settings will be automatically 0 Changes cannot be made after recording.
generated.
Caution : Recorded Clips
0 When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted 0 The recorded materials may be split into several
using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), files but they can be played back continuously
recording to the SD card may fail if formatting on the camera recorder.
(initializing) of the card is not performed. 0 Clips may be recorded across the two SD cards
in card slots A and B depending on the recording
Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name time of the clip.
0 When recording is stopped, the images, audio Caution :
and accompanying data which are recorded 0 A clip recorded across several cards cannot be
from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on played back continuously. Continuous playback
the SD card. is only possible when the recording is made on
0 An 8-character clip name is automatically one card.
generated for the recorded clip.
(“Clip Name Prefix” + “Clip Number”)
0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]
B [Record Format] B [WFormat] is set to
“AVCHD”, the clip name generated consists of
only the Clip Number (5-digit number).
20 Inserting an SD Card
Basic Shooting Shooting
Procedures
Preparations
4
3
.
Shooting
1 Press the [REC] button to start recording to
the SD card.
This camera recorder has two [REC] buttons.
4 1 Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/
stop recording by default.
2 The tally lamp lights up in red during recording.
0 Zoom Operation
0 Adjusting the Focus
Memo :
.
0 If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards

1 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the in the factory default, pressing the [REC] button
camera recorder. starts recording only to the media in the selected
2 Insert an SD card. slot.
When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]
3 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
B [Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”, recording can be
Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of
the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “ON”. The performed simultaneously to the cards in both
the slots.
camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and 0 The tally lamp can be turned off in [System] B
is ready for recording.
[Tally Lamp].
4 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and
viewfinder.
5 Set [System], [Format], [Resolution],
[Frame Rate] and [Bit Rate] in [Main Menu]
B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record
Format].
0 You can select the resolution of the recorded
videos (4K, HD, SD, or Web), file format for
recording/playback, and the video recording
format on this camera recorder.
0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the
LCD monitor to display the menu screen on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
0 The following setting values are the factory
defaults.
[System]: HD
[Format]: QuickTime
[Resolution]: 1920x1080
[Frame Rate]: 60i (U model) or 50i (E model)
[Bit Rate]: 35M(UHQ)
Basic Shooting Procedures 21

Miscellaneous Functions Recording Methods
for Shooting and A Recording using both slots A and B

0 Continuous recording (Series Rec):
Recording Methods Enables seamless long hour continuous
recordings over the slots.
0 Record simultaneously at the same definition
This camera recorder is equipped with various (Dual Rec):
functions for shooting. Allows you to create two clips of the same
The functions described here are the typical content at the same time only on this camera
functions of the camera recorder. recorder.
0 Backup Rec:
Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting Allows you to record only the preferred
0 Assignment of user buttons: scenes to one slot using the record and stop
operations while the other slot is continuously
You can assign functions to the buttons and use
recording.
Shooting
them as user buttons.

Functions can be assigned to the buttons B Special recording
according to the usability. * Special recording can be specified in
0 AF assist: conjunction with A under given conditions.
Allows you to set the auto focus point to the
0 Pre Rec:
preferred area or to near and far directions.
Enables recording to go back to the specified
0 Focus Assist:
duration in seconds of the video and audio
The focused area is displayed in color to allow
before the actual recording start time. This
easy and accurate focusing.
allows you to record a complete event without
0 Expanded focus:
missing the initial scenes even if you start the
Magnifies the preferred area to enable precise
recording late.
focus to be established easily.
0 Clip Continuous Rec:
0 Zebra pattern:
Allows you to consolidate several rounds of
Diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed
“startstop recording” into one clip. You can
only at the area with the specified luminance
consolidate the clips while recording when
levels.
shooting on-and-off and shooting several
0 Marker:
scenes.
Displays the marker and safety zone when
0 Frame Rec:
determining the angle of view for the image
Records as a single clip only in the specified
according to the shooting purpose.
frame rate until the recording is stopped.
Useful for shooting clay animation.
0 Interval Rec:
Records and pauses repeatedly at the
specified time interval and frame rate, and
records as a single clip until the recording is
stopped.
Useful for observation recording.
C Other recordings
0 Clip cutter trig:
You can split the clips freely without having
to stop recording during shooting.
22 Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting and Recording Methods

Playing Recorded Clips Audio Output during Playback
0 You can confirm the playback sound from the
monitor speaker, or the headphone connected
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is
of the camera recorder to play back.
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.
Displaying Information during Shooting

A Pressing the [DISPLAY] button during playback
B displays the display screen.
C Pressing the [OIS/6] button each time changes the
shooting information displayed (camera
information display and hide display).
.
A Set Button (R)

0 Plays back/pauses the clip pointed by the
cursor.
Playback
0 You can press the cross-shaped button (HI)
to perform frame-by-frame forward playback
during pause mode.
B Cross-shaped Button (JKH I)
0 [J/K] Button:
Skips in the reverse or forward direction.
0 [H/I] Button:
0 During Playback:
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward

direction.
0 While paused:
Frame-by-frame playback in the reverse

or forward direction.
C [CANCEL/STOP] Cancel Button
Stops playback.
1 In the thumbnail screen, move the cursor to
the clip to be played back.
Move the cursor to the clip to be played back
using the cross-shaped button (JKH I).
2 Press the Set button (R).
Playback of the selected clip starts.
Playing Recorded Clips 23

Connecting External * Select the output signal in [A/V Set] B
[HDMI/SDI Out].
Monitor * When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”,
only SD-SDI signals are output.
0 To output live or playback video images and * To display the menu screen or display screen on
audio sound to an external monitor, select the an external monitor, set [A/V Set] B [Video
output signals from the camera recorder, and Set] B [Display On TV] to “On”.
connect using an appropriate cable according to
the monitor to be used.
0 Choose the most suitable terminal according to Connecting via SDI K
the monitor in use. 0 Digital video signals, together with embedded
0 [SDI OUT] terminal K: (superimposed) audio signals and time code
Outputs either the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI signal or SD- signals, are output for both the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI
SDI signal. and SD-SDI signals.
0 [AV] terminal: Memo :
Outputs composite video and audio signals. 0 The sampling frequency for embedded
0 [HDMI] terminal:
(superimposed) audio signals is 48 kHz. Time
Outputs HDMI signals. code of the built-in time generator as well as
Memo : playback time code are also output.
0 If the [SDI OUT] terminal or [HDMI] terminal is
connected, configure the settings in the [A/V Setting the Aspect
Set] menu according to the monitor to be
Connecting External Devices
connected. 0 For setting the mode to convert images with a

16:9 aspect ratio to display on a 4:3 aspect ratio
screen.
0 Set using [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [SD
Audio (Lch)
Aspect].
Video
0 The available modes include “Letter”
(blackened at the top and bottom) and
GND
Audio (Rch)
“Squeeze” (full size, compressed at the left and
right).
Memo :
0 When [Record Format] B [System] is set to “SD”,
and [SD Aspect] is set to “4:3”, this item cannot be
selected.
GY-HM200E only
GY-HM200U/
SDI IN
HDMI
AV input
24 Connecting External Monitor

Loading Clips to the PC 2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped
button (JK), and press the Set button (R).
0 You can load clips to a PC by connecting the The camera recorder switches to USB mode.
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 Change to USB Mode?
the connected PC in this mode only for USB
mass storage class devices that are recognized
Change 2
by the said PC as a peripheral drive.
Cancel
Memo :
0 Files cannot be written to the SD card. .
1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC Memo :

using a USB cable. 0 If recording is in progress, the “Change to USB
A confirmation message “Change to USB Mode?” message appears after recording
Mode?” to enable the USB connection appears. stops.
0 If playback is in progress, the camera recorder
switches to USB mode after the file closes
automatically, such as when playback stops.
Connecting External Devices

Disconnecting
0 Disable the connection on the PC, then remove
the USB cable from the camera recorder.
0 Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the
camera recorder to Camera mode.
PC Memo :
0 The procedure for disabling the USB connection
varies according to the PC in use. For details,
refer to the instruction manual of the PC.
Loading Clips to the PC 25

Functions of Network Camera Control
You can access via a web browser on devices such
Connection K as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to remotely
control the camera.
0 The network function can be operated by
connecting one of the following adapters to the Live streaming
[HOST] terminal at the side terminal section. By combining with the decoder or PC application
0 Wireless LAN adapter that supports live streaming, you can perform audio
0 Ethernet adapter and video streaming via the network.
0 Cellular adapter
0 The network feature comprises web-browser-
based 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.
List of Functions
Importing Metadata
You can download a metadata settings file (XML
format) from the FTP server and store metadata in
the camera recorder.
Uploading Recorded Clips

You can upload clips recorded in the SD card to a
Network Functions K
preset FTP server.

Memo :
0 Uploading can also be performed via a web
browser.
Editing Metadata
0 Planning Metadata
You can access the page for editing the camera
recorder’s metadata via a web browser on
devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal,
or PC, and edit the metadata that is to be applied
to clips to be recorded.
0 Clip Metadata
You can access the page for editing the
metadata via a web browser on devices such as
a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC, and
display or rewrite the metadata that is recorded
to a clip.
View Remote
You can access via a web browser on devices such
as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or PC to check
the live image or remotely control the camera.
26 Functions of Network Connection K

Menu Screen Hierarchical
Chart
Main Menu... TC/UB...

Camera Function... TC Generator
Bars TC Preset
OIS UB Mode
Flicker Correction Drop Frame
Shutter
LCD/VF...
AE Speed
Shooting Assist...
AGC Limit
Marker Settings...
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Display Settings...
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
VF SW
EEI Limit
VF Color
Smooth Trans
VF Bright
FAW
VF Contrast
GAIN L
LCD Bright
GAIN M
LCD Contrast
GAIN H
LCD Backlight
Dynamic Zoom
LCD Mirror
Handle Zoom Speed L
LCD/VF Peaking
Handle Zoom Speed M
Others
Handle Zoom Speed H A/V Set...
Zoom Ring Video Set...
Iris Dial Audio Set...
AF Speed
System...
AF Assist
User Switch Set... Record Set...
Media...
Camera Process...
Setup File...
Detail Adjust...
Tally Lamp
Master Black
Language
Black Toe
Network Settings...
Knee
Reset All
White Clip
Date/Time
Gamma
Time Zone
WDR
System Information
White Balance...
Color Matrix .
Color Gain
Reset Process
* Only menu items that can be set using this camera recorder are introduced here.
For details on each item, please refer to “INSTRUCTIONS” provided in the supplied CD-ROM.
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart 27

Basic Operations in Menu A [MENU/THUMB] Button
0 Displays the menu screen. The [Main
Screen Menu] screen is displayed by default.
0 During normal usage, [Main Menu] is
0 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the LCD displayed if the previous menu operation
monitor to display the menu screen on the LCD ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites
monitor and viewfinder. Menu] if the previous menu operation ended
0 Various settings for shooting and playback can at [Favorites Menu].
be configured on the menu screen. 0 Press this button to close the menu screen
0 There are two types of menu screens - [Main during menu display and return to the normal
Menu] and [Favorites Menu]. screen.
0 [Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the 0 Pressing and holding down the button while
camera recorder, classified according to the menu is displayed switches the [Main
functions and uses, while [Favorites Menu] Menu] screen to the [Favorites Menu] or vice
allows users to customize the menu items freely. versa.
0 The operating procedures and main screen B Cross-shaped Button (JKH I)
displays are the same for both menus. J : Moves the cursor upward.
0 The menu screen can also be displayed on K : Moves the cursor downward.
external monitors connected to the video signal H : Moves back to the previous item.
output terminal. I : Moves forward to the next item.
Operation Buttons C Set Button (R)
Sets the values and items.
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel D [CANCEL] Button
of the camera recorder or the buttons on the LCD
Cancels settings and returns to the previous
monitor to operate the menu.
screen.
E [LOLUX/3] Button
Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the
[Favorites Menu].
Others
F [C.REVIEW/4] Button
A E Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB
B Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled
F
in other screens.
C G G [DISPLAY] Button
D H Switches between the [Main Menu] and
.
[Favorites Menu] screens.

H [STATUS] Button
Displays a simple Help menu. Simple Help
appears only when the selected menu item
supports this function.
28 Basic Operations in Menu Screen

Display Screen A OK Mark
Displayed when OK mark has been appended.
B Voltage/Battery Power
Displays the current status of the power supply
Display Screen in Camera Mode in use.
Display 0 screen Memo :
0 Displayed in the Display 0 and Display 1 screens
This screen displays the event. It is also used to during warnings only.
display warnings only.
C Remaining Space on Media
A YX W a Displays the remaining recording time of the SD
282min U cards in slot A and slot B separately.
※1 100min
50min ※2 W : Currently selected slot. (White card)
W z : Write-protect switch of SD card is set.
W!INVALID : SD card cannot be read or
written to, or restored.
: SD card requires
5 . 6f t
ND 1 /16 W!FORMAT
0 AEE+6
18dB formatting.
F1.6 W!RESTORE : SD card requires restoring.
※2 P 15000K
W!INCORRECT :
15000K 1/ 100
.
H I 0 When an SD card lower than UHS-I U3 is
*1 Appears only during warnings inserted while in the 4K mode.

0 When Record Set is set to other than
*2 Appears only during operation
“AVCHD”/“SD”/“Web” with a Class 4 SD
Display 1 screen card inserted.
0 When the SD card is not supported.
0 When an SD card lower than Class 10 is
A YXW a V
inserted while in the XHQ mode.
U
W!REC INH :
282min 00: 00: 00.00
※ 100min
T 0 When attempting to record in 50i(HQ)/
Others
50min
Jan 24 , 2015
12 :34 :56 S 50i(SP) to an SD card recorded in
AVCHD60i(HQ)/60i(SP) (or vice versa).
R 0 When attempting to record more than 4
5 . 6f t Q
ND 1 /16 P GB while a media that does not support
O
recording of more than 4 GB is inserted.
0 AE+6
18dB N
F 4030 20 10 0
P 15000K
F1.6
1/ 100 The following icons are displayed during FTP
upload. K
G H IJ K L M
Icon Status
.
* Appears only during warnings FTP transfer is in progress.

Three images are alternately
Display 2 screen .
displayed, and the arrows

become animated. In this case,
A Z YXW a V
instead of the recordable time of
B 282min 00: 00: 00.00 U the SD card, an estimated value
C of the remaining transfer time is
100min
50min T
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12 :34 :56 S displayed.
D 3840x2160 Error has occurred during FTP
E
30p 150M
5 . 6f t
R
Q
transfer.
P
.
0
ND 1 /16
AE+6 O (Yellow)
18dB N
F 4030 20 10 0
P 15000K
F1.6
1/ 100
.
G H IJ K L M
Display Screen 29
Memo : F Audio Level Meter
0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B 0 Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2.
0 The V icon appears on the screen when in
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media Manual mode.
Remain] is set to “Off”. However, warnings will
be displayed.
0 Displayed on the Display 0 and Display 1 4030 20 10 0
screens only in the case of warnings. (When the
remaining time is shorter than 3 minutes)
.
0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record

The icons appear on all display screens in the Set] B [Rec Mode] is set to “Frame Rec” or
following cases.
0 When recording is performed to only one “Interval Rec”, audio cannot be recorded and
of the slots while [Main Menu] B [System] the audio level meter is grayed out.
B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] is set to Memo :
“Dual”. 0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B
0 When recording is performed to only one [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Audio Meter]
of the slots while [Main Menu] B [System] is set to “Off”.
B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B
[System] is set to “HD+Web”. G Image Stabilizer Mark
0 The displayed time is an estimate. Displayed when the image stabilizer is ON.
i : When [Level] of [OIS] is set to
D Resolution “Normal”.
Displays the video image resolution.
j : When [Level] of [OIS] is set to “High”.
Memo :
Memo :
0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B
0 If image stabilizer is set to “OFF” when the
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Record
Display 0 screen is displayed, h appears for 3
Format] is set to “Off”.
seconds.
E Frame Rate/Bit Rate 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. there is a change.
Others
Memo : H Volume Operation Indicator

0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B The display appears when the volume (0 to 15)
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Record of the headphone or speaker changes.
Format] is set to “Off”. 0
12
.
Memo :
0 There is no audio output from the speaker in
Camera mode.
I FULL AUTO ON/OFF
Press and hold the [FULL AUTO] button to
switch on or off.
If FULL AUTO is enabled, the v icon appears.
30 Display Screen
J AE Lock O AE Level
The U icon is displayed during AE lock. 0 Displayed when the AE function is activated.
K White Balance Mode 0 When operated while manual operation is
Displays the current white balance mode. disabled, “AE” blinks for about 5 seconds.
(*****K indicates color temperature) 0 When face detection is enabled and [Face
Detect] is set to “AF&AE”, q appears on the
A<*****K> : When the white balance is set to
A. left side of “AE”.
B<*****K> : When the white balance is set to P ND Filter Position
B. Displays the current ND filter position.
P<*****K> : When the white balance is set to Memo :
PRST.
P<R*****K> : The color temperature setting with
respect to the Auto WB value is [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [ND Filter] is
appropriate when white balance set to “Off”.
is set to PRST and the WB 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when
indicator to “On”, there is a change.
<WBL> : Locked in the Full Auto White Q Focus Display
Balance mode. 0 Displays the value of the focal length during
Memo : manual focus.
0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when 0 There is no icon display in Auto Focus mode.
there is a change. However, the Auto Focus icon e appears
with q only when face detection is enabled.
L Shutter 0 If [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [AF
0 The current shutter speed is displayed when Assist] is set to “Area”, the icon appears
the shutter is set to “Manual”.
0 The shutter speed display disappears when on the left side of e.
the [FULL AUTO] button is pressed and held Memo :
down to set to “ON” to enable the Full Auto 0 You can specify whether to display the focus
shooting mode, or when the [SHUTTER] value (“Feet”/“Meter”) or turn off the display in
Others
button is pressed to enable the Automatic [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B
Shutter mode. [Focus].
Memo : This item will not be displayed when “Off” is
0 The variable range of the shutter speed varies selected.
according to the video format settings. 0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when
0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when there is a change.
there is a change.
M Iris F-Number
Displays F-number of the lens iris.
N Gain
0 Displays the gain value when in the Manual
Gain mode.
0 The gain value is not displayed in the “AGC”
mode.
0 “LUX30” or “LUX36” is displayed when in the
low-light shooting mode.
Memo :
0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when
there is a change.
Display Screen 31
R Focus Assist U Network Connection Icon K
0 “FOCUS” is displayed when auto focus is The network connection status is displayed
activated. when [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network] is
0 When ACCU-Focus is enabled, “ACCU- set to “On”.
FOCUS” blinks for about 10 seconds while This icon is not displayed when “Off” is selected.
Focus Assist starts up, after which the
Icon Status
“FOCUS” indicator lights up.
0 If recording starts while [ACCU-Focus] is Connection is not established
(starting up, preparing for
active, [ACCU-Focus] will be forcibly
connection)
.
deactivated. (Blink)
Memo : Connection is not established
(preparing for connection)
0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when .
there is a change. (Yellow)

Connection is established
S Date/Time Display
Displays the current date and time. .
Memo : When a USB adapter different

from the connection settings is
0 The date/time display style can be specified in .
detected
[Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B
[Date Style]/[Time Style]. (No display) When an incompatible USB
adapter is detected, or when
0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B [Network] is set to “Off”
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date/Time] is
set to “Off”. Memo :
0 When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] 0 When a cellular adapter that supports LTE
B [Time Stamp] is set to “On”, this item is not connection display is in use, “LTE” will appear to
displayed. the left of the above icon when LTE connection
is detected.
T Zoom Display
0 Displays the zoom position. (Zoom bar or V Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display
Others
value) 0 Displays the time code (hour: minute:

Dynamic Zoom Off: second: frame) or user’s bit data recorded in
the SD card being played back.
0 Example of time code display:
.
Dynamic Zoom On: 00:00:00:00

.
※
.
0 The zoom bar will only be displayed for 3 * Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.)
seconds after the zoom operation is denotes drop frames.
activated.
0 The value will always be displayed. 0 Example of user’s bit display:
Dynamic Zoom Off : Z00 to 99
Dynamic Zoom On : Z100 to 149 .
FF EE DD 20
Memo : Memo :
0 You can specify the display method (Number/ 0 You can specify whether to display the time
Bar) and whether to turn off the display in [LCD/ code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in
VF] B [Display Settings] B “Zoom”. [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB].
This item will not be displayed when “Off” is This item will not be displayed when “Off” is
selected. selected.
0 Displayed in the Display 0 screen only when
there is a change.
32 Display Screen
W Live streaming mark K Z Dual Rec/Backup Rec Display
When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Network]/ “DUAL” is displayed in the Dual Rec mode and
[Settings] B [Live Streaming Set] B [Live “BACKUP” is displayed in the Backup Rec
Streaming] is set to “On”, the distribution status mode.
is displayed. Memo :
Icon Status 0 This item is not displayed when [Slot Mode] is
Distribution in progress (good set to “Series”.
connection quality) 0 This item is not displayed when [Main Menu] B
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Media
.
(Red)
Remain] is set to “Off”. However, warnings will
Distribution in progress (poor
connection quality) be displayed.
.
0 Displayed in the Display 0 and Display 1 screens

(Red) during warnings only. (When the remaining time
Connection pending or is shorter than 3 minutes)
connection failed
a SDI Record Trigger K
STBY B : When [SDI Rec Trigger] is set to
.
(Yellow)
X Event/Warning Display Area “On” and recording is stopped
Displays error messages. REC B : When [SDI Rec Trigger] is set to
“On” and recording is in progress
Y Media Status
---- : No card found in the selected
slot
STBY : Recording standby
RREC : Recording
REVIEW : Clip Review
STBY P : Pre Rec recording standby
RRECP : Pre Rec recording
STBY C : Clip Continuous Rec recording
standby
Others
RRECC : Clip Continuous Rec recording
STBYC : Clip Continuous Rec recording
(displayed in pause
yellow)
STBY N : Interval Rec recording standby
STBYN : Interval recording pause
(displayed in
red)
RRECN : Interval Rec recording
STBY M : Frame Rec recording standby
RRECM : Frame Rec recording
STBYM : Frame Rec recording pause
(displayed in
yellow)
STOP : Unable to record to the card in
the slot
P.OFF : Power OFF
Display Screen 33
Display Screen in Media Mode A Media
0 Displays the media slot (W or Y) of the
Media Display 0 Screen currently played clip.
This screen displays the media status or event. It 0 z appears when the write-protect switch of
is also used to display warnings only. the SD card is set.
B Voltage/Battery Power
A P ON M L Displays the current status of the power supply
※ 282min 1000/ 2000 00: 00: 00.00 in use.
Memo :
0 Displayed in the Media Display 0 screen during
warnings only.
C Resolution
0 Displays the video image resolution.
D Frame Rate/Bit Rate
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
G I E Operation Guide
Displays a guide for the current operation
.
* Appears only during warnings

buttons.
Media Display 1 Screen F Audio Level Meter
Displays the audio levels of CH1 and CH2.
A P ON M L K
B 282min 1000/ 2000 00: 00: 00.00
C 3840x2160 4030 20 10 0
30p 150M
D Jan 24,2015
J
.
Memo :
12 :34 :56

[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Audio Meter]
is set to “Off”.
Others
F
G Volume Operation Indicator
4030 20 10 0
G I 0 The display appears when the volume (0 to

15) of the headphone or speaker changes.
.
Media Display 2 Screen H Position bar

Displays the current position in the video.
A P ON M L K During trimming, the position bar appears in
B 282min 1000/ 2000 00: 00: 00.00 green, and icons for the in and out points are
C 3840x2160 displayed.
6 : Current position of the video
30p 150M
D Jan 24,2015
J
12 :34 :56
7 : Position to start trimming
(In point)
E 8 : Position to end trimming
0
(Out point)
F 4030 20 10 0
.
G H I
34 Display Screen
I Information Display L Event/Warning Display Area
The camera information display turns on and off Displays error messages.
each time you press the [OIS/6] button. M Media Status
0 Camera information display displays only
information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White PLAY : Playing
Balance that have been recorded. STILL : Still picture playback mode
FWD * : High-speed playback in the
forward direction (* playback
speed: 5x, 15x, 60x, or 360x)
REV * : High-speed playback in the
reverse direction (* reverse
0dB playback speed: 5x, 15x, 60x, or
360x)
F1.6 STOP : Stop mode
1/ 100 P.OFF : Power OFF
N Check Mark
P 13000K Displayed when the currently played clip is
Camera Information Display selected.
O OK Mark
.
Memo : Displayed when OK mark has been appended.

0 Trimming information is displayed while P Clip Information
trimming is in progress. In this case, pressing the Displays current clip number/total number of
[OIS/6] button does not switch the display. clips.
J Date/Time Display
Displays the date/time that is recorded on the
currently played SD card.
Memo :
0 The date/time display style can be specified in
[LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date Style]/
Others
[Time Style].
K Time Code (I)/User’s Bit (J) Display
0 Displays the time code (hour: minute:
second: frame) or user’s bit data recorded in
the SD card being played back.
0 Example of time code display:
00:00:00:00
.
※
* Colon (:) denotes non-drop frames and dot (.)
denotes drop frames.
0 Example of user’s bit display:

.
FF EE DD 20
Memo :
0 You can specify whether to display the time
code, user’s bit, or turn off the display in [TC/UB]
of [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display
Settings].
Display Screen 35
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] button at each status screen
(other than the [Camera 1] screen) to enter the
setting screen.
0 Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to switch
screens as follows:
Camera 1
Zebra
Aspect Marker
Safety Zone Off
Format
Network
Format Type P2P
SSID
Security Type WPA2
Passphrase
IP Address
MAC Address
Camera 2
FAW None
GAIN L
Others
GAIN M
GAIN H
Handle Zoom Speed L Planning Metadata
Handle Zoom Speed M Title1
Handle Zoom Speed H Title2
Description
Creator
USER Switch Set

USER1 Focus Assist
USER2 TC Preset
USER3 Lolux
USER4 Clip Review
USER5 Zebra Video
USER6 OIS HDMI/SDI Out HDMI+SDI
USER7 Rec Resolution 1080i
HDMI Color Auto
HDMI Enhance Off
SDI Rec Trigger Off
SD Aspect Squeeze
SD Set Up 7.5%
Audio
-62dB
* These are screen examples of GY-HM200U/GY-

HM200E. The contents displayed are different
depending on the model and settings.
36 Status Screen
Troubleshooting
Symptom Action
Power does not turn on. 0 Is the AC adapter properly connected?
0 Is the battery charged?
0 Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off?
Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning
on the power again.
Unable to start recording. 0 Is the record trigger button/lock switch on the handle turned on? O
0 Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on?
Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off.
0 Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode?
Use the [MODE] selection button to switch to the Camera mode.
0 Is the SD card inserted compatible with the recording format?
Camera image is not output on 0 Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode?
the LCD monitor and Use the [MODE] selection button to switch to the Camera mode.
viewfinder screen.
Playback does not start after 0 Is the selected clip a playable clip?
selecting a clip thumbnail and Playback is not possible if the clip has a different video format setting.
pressing the Set button (R).
Images on the LCD monitor 0 Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
and viewfinder screen appear 0 Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to “1/16”?
dark or blurred. 0 Is the iris closed?
0 Is the shutter speed setting too high?
0 Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [LCD/VF Peaking] menu
to adjust the contour for the LCD monitor image and viewfinder image
by adjusting the contour of the viewfinder image.
(The contour of the LCD monitor will also be adjusted at the same
time.)
Others
Adjust using [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [LCD/VF Peaking].
The [CH1/CH2] recording level 0 Is the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch set to “AUTO”?
adjustment knob does not 0 Is Full Auto enabled?
work. O Is [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] set to “Auto” in
Full Auto mode?
SD card cannot be initialized 0 Is the write-protect switch of the SD card turned on?
(formatted). Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off.
Battery alarm appears even 0 Is the battery too old?
after loading a charged
battery.
The time code and user’s bit 0 Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit
are not displayed. may not be displayed depending to the type of display.
0 Is [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB] set to “Off”? To display
the time code or user’s bit, set it to “TC” or “UB”.
The date and time are not 0 The date and time are only displayed on the Display 1 and Display 2
displayed. screens in the Camera mode (during shooting).
0 Is [System] B [Record Set] B [Time Stamp] set to “On”? To display
the date and time, set it to “Off”.
Troubleshooting 37
Symptom Action
Incorrect display on the 0 Is [LCD/VF] B [VF SW] set to “Enable”, and is the viewfinder in use
viewfinder. without being pulled out?
To use the viewfinder in this setting, pull out the viewfinder.
The actual recording time is 0 The recordable time may be shorter depending on the shooting
shorter than the estimated conditions or the subject.
time.
Cannot connect to wireless 0 Check the mode of connection and method of setting ([SSID] and
LAN. K [Passphrase] in cases other than WPS).
0 Even if the Passphrase is wrong, “Completed the Setup Wizard.
Please Input the Passphrase into Your Device.” may appear at the
browser setting depending on the type of encryption.
Adjust [Passphrase] again.
The View Remote screen turns 0 The network path is congested.
black. Wait a while before refreshing (reloading) the web browser.
The screen flickers.
The screen freezes.
Cannot perform remote
operation. K
The clips cannot be uploaded 0 Adjust the [Clip Server] settings.
to the FTP server. K 0 The maximum size of the recorded clip is 64 GB.
If a file size limit is set in the FTP server settings, set the size limit to
more than 64 GB.
The wireless LAN is 0 The wireless LAN may be disconnected depending on the
disconnected. K environment. Change the usage environment.
0 Connect via wired LAN.
The images and audio sound 0 Depending on the type of network adapter used and the connection,
during live streaming are streaming may not be possible with the encoding bit rate specified.
choppy. K Please reduce the encoding bit rate.
Others
38 Troubleshooting
Precautions for Proper Power Saving
Use 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.
Storage and Usage Locations Maintenance

o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity o Turn off the power before performing any
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable maintenance.
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to o Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft
104°F) and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or
Using this unit at a temperature or humidity thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt
outside the allowable ranges could result not or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak
only in malfunction but also serious impact on the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe
the CMOS elements as small white spots may the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to
be generated. Please exercise care during use. remove the detergent.
o Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or Rechargeable Battery
the colors may be incorrect if this unit is used
near a radio or television transmitting antenna, o Be sure to use only the specified batteries.
in places where strong magnetic fields are We do not guarantee the safety and
generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near performance of this device if an unspecified
devices emitting radio waves, such as battery is used.
transceivers or cellular phones. oM
Use of wireless microphone near this unit 0 Charge the battery first before using.
When a wireless microphone or wireless 0 If you are not using the battery for a prolonged
microphone tuner is used near this unit during period of time, remove and keep the battery at
recording, the tuner could pick up noise. a 30 % to 40 % charge level to prevent
o Avoid using or placing this unit in the following deterioration.
places. 0 Recharge the battery to a level of 10 % to 20
0 Places subject to extreme heat or cold % once every six months when storing the
Others
0 Places with excessive dirt or dust battery.
0 Places with high humidity or moisture Storing the battery at a fully discharged state
0 Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near will result in over discharging and inability to
a cooking stove charge the battery.
0 Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable 0 Store the removed battery with the battery cap
surfaces attached in a dry place between 15 °C and
0 In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a 25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F).
heater for long hours oK
o Do not place this unit at places that are subject 0 For details, refer to the instruction manual of
to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases the battery.
occur. o ATTENTION:
o Protect this unit from being splashed with water. The product you have purchased
(Especially when shooting in the rain) is powered by a rechargeable
o Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting battery that is recyclable.
on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after information on how to recycle this
use. battery.
o Protect this unit against penetration of dust
when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Transportation
o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object
when transporting.
Precautions for Proper Use 39

Regular Inspection (Maintenance) o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data
stored on the SD card. Please back up any
o Under normal environment, dust will important data.
accumulate on the camera recorder when it is o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed
used over a long period. Dust may enter the conditions of use.
camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. Do not use it at the following locations.
This may affect the image and sound quality of Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high
the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan humidity or corrosion, places near thermal
after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline). equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car
You can check the usage time of the fan in under the sun with the doors and windows
[System] B [System Information] B [Fan Hour]. closed.
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours o Do not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to
without replacement, “Fan Maintenance strong impact or vibration.
Required” will be displayed every time you turn o Do not splash the SD card with water.
on the power. o Do not dismantle or modify the SD card.
o Do not touch the terminals with your hands or
SDHC/SDXC Cards with a metal object.
o Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects
o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in to adhere to the terminals.
this manual. o Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or
o This camera recorder saves the recorded stickers on the SD cards.
images and audio sound on the SD card (sold o Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on
separately) in the card slot. the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens.
o If the SD card contains files recorded by devices o If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data
other than this camera recorder or files that are recorded on the card, including video data and
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be setup files, will be deleted.
shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In o You are recommended to use cards that are
addition, the remaining space on the card may formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.
not increase even when files are deleted using 0 The SD card may be damaged if the camera
a PC. recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting
o For details on the combinations of usable SD (Initializing) the SD card may allow it to
Others
card and format setting, refer to the following. operate correctly.

* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, 0 SD cards that have been formatted
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording (initialized) on other cameras, computers or
failure or data loss. peripheral equipment may not operate
correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SD
Handling of SD Cards card on this camera recorder.
o If you want to wipe out all information by
o The status indicator lights up in red when data completely erasing the data, we recommend
on the SD card is being accessed. either using commercially available software
Do not remove the SD card during data access that is specially designed for that purpose, or by
(such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do physically destroying the SD card with a
not turn off the power or remove the battery and hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data
AC adapter during access either. using the camera recorder, only the file
o Do not use or store the SD card in a place that administration information is changed. The data
is subject to static electricity or electrical noise. is not completely erased from the SD card.
o Do not place the SD card near locations that are o Some commercially available SD cards may be
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio harder to be removed from this unit. Remove
waves. them by hooking onto the groove on the cards.
o Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in 0 It will be easier to remove the cards after
damage of this unit or the SD card. several times.
0 Do not stick any stickers on the cards.
.
Groove
o The SD card may pop out when it is being
removed. Be careful not to lose the card.
40 Precautions for Proper Use

Others LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
o Do not insert objects other than the memory card o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are
into the card slot. manufactured using high-precision technology.
o Do not block the vent on the unit. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white
may lead to burns and fires. spots may not disappear. However, this is not a
0 Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch malfunction and these spots are not recorded on
or remove the power cable during recording the SD card.
or playback. o If you use this unit continuously for a long period
0 The camera recorder may not show stable of time, the characters displayed in the
pictures for a few seconds immediately after viewfinder may temporarily remain on the
the power is turned on, but this is not a screen. This is not recorded on the SD card.
malfunction. They will not appear after you turn the power off
0 When the video signal output terminals are not and then on again.
in use, put on the covers to prevent damage o If you use this unit in a cold place, the images
to the terminals. may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not
o Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact a malfunction. Retained images are not
or vibration as it is a precision equipment. recorded on the SD card.
o Optical performance of lens o Do not press against the surface with force or
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color subject it to strong impact. Doing so may
divergence phenomena (magnification damage or break the screens.
chromatic aberration) may occur at the o Noise may appear in the viewfinder when
periphery of the image. This is not a camera switching between the live video and playback
malfunction. images.
o Noise may appear in the image when switching o Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder
modes. display device, colors may appear on the
o If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will images when you blink your eyes. It does not
deteriorate. affect the recorded images, SDI output K, or
o Use the supplied AC adapter as the power HDMI output.
supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on
Others
other devices.
o When the connectors that come with connector
covers are not in use, put on the covers to
prevent damage to the connectors.
o This camera recorder makes use of fonts by
Fontworks Inc.
o This camera recorder makes use of M+FONTS.
Precautions for Proper Use 41

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42 Precautions for Proper Use

Specifications Item
[x] terminal
Description
Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Output -18 dBu, 16 K load (reference
General level at -20 dBFS, and at
maximum headphone volume)
Item Description [REMOTE] Φ2.5 mm stereo mini jack
Power DC 12 V terminal
Power K [U] terminal
consumption 0 Approx. 7.9 W (*1) [DEVICE] Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0,
0 Approx. 7.3 W (*2) miniB, slave function (mass
M storage class) only
0 Approx. 7.6 W (*1)
0 Approx. 6.7 W (*2) [HOST] K USB-A type, USB2.0, network
Mass K connection function only
0 Approx. 1.6 kg (with battery)
M Lens Section
0 Approx. 1.2 kg (with battery)
Item Description
Allowable 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
operating Lens F1.2, 12x, f= 4.67 mm to
temperature 56.04 mm
(35 mm equivalent: 29.6 mm to
Allowable 30 %RH to 80 %RH
operating 355 mm)
humidity Filter diameter Φ62 mm
Allowable -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
storage Camera Section
temperature
Item Description
Dimensions (W K
× H × D) 0 149 mm × 191 mm × 307 mm Image pickup 1/2.5-inch Progressive CMOS
(including handle unit) device
Others
M Sync system Internal sync (built-in SSG)
0 149 mm × 112 mm × 307 mm Optical filter OFF, 1/4, 1/16
*1 When [System] is set to “4K” and all other Gain 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB,
settings are in factory default 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, Lolux
*2 When [System] is set to “HD” and all other (30dB, 36dB), AGC
settings are in factory default Electronic 1/6 to 1/10000, EEI
shutter
Terminal Section LCD monitor 3.5-inch LCD, 16:9 920K pixels
Item Description Viewfinder 0.24-inch LCOS, 16:9 1.56M
[SDI OUT] terminal (480i or 576i: Downconverted pixels (960 x 540 x 3)
720p/1080i/1080p: embedded audio), BNC
(unbalanced) K Storage Section
3G-SDI Compliant with SMPTE ST424 Item Description
HD-SDI Compliant with SMPTE ST292 Supported SDHC/SDXC
SD-SDI Compliant with SMPTE ST259 media
[INPUT1/INPUT2] terminal O Slots x2
[LINE] +4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)
[MIC] -50 dBu, 4 kK, XLR (balanced),
+48 V output (phantom power
supply)
[AUX] terminal Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack
-22 dBu 10 kK
[AV] terminal Φ3.5 mm 4-pin mini jack
Video signal 1.0 V (p-p)
Audio signal -8 dBu (during reference level
input), 1 kK (unbalanced)
Specifications 43
Video/Audio Item Description
Web mode (QuickTime)
Item Description
Recording file QuickTime File Format
Recording time Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SD
format
card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode)
Video
4K mode
Mode other MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps
Recording file QuickTime File Format
than HQ, 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i
format
LP
Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 150 Mbps
HQ mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 3 Mbps
(Max) 3840x2160/30p, 25p, 24p
960x540/29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1.2 Mbps
HD mode (QuickTime) 480x270/29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
Recording file QuickTime File Format Audio
format
Mode other LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
Video than HQ,
YUV422 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 50 Mbps LP
mode, (Max) 1920x1080/59.94p, 59.94i, HQ mode, μ-law 2ch 16 kHz
XHQ mode 29.97p, 23.98p, 50p, 50i, 25p LP mode
UHQ Mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 35 Mbps Web mode (AVCHD)
(Max) 1920x1080/59.94i, 30p,
Recording file AVCHD File Format
23.98p, 50i, 25p
format
1280×720/60p, 50p
Video
Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
Mode other MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps
HD mode (AVCHD)
than LP, EP 720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i
LP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 9 Mbps
format
1440x1080/59.94i, 50i
Video
EP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 5 Mbps
HQ mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 28 Mbps
Others
1440x1080/59.94i, 50i
(Max) 1920x1080/60p, 50p
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit,
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 24 Mbps
256 kbps
(Max) 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
SP mode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 17 Mbps Streaming Mode 1920x1080 (60i/50i) Audio AAC
1920x1080/59.94i, 50i K 128 k 12/8/5/3 Mbps
1280x720 (30p/25p) Audio AAC
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit, 128 k 8/5/3/1.5 Mbps
256 kbps 720x480 (60i) 720x576 (50i)
SD mode (QuickTime) Audio AAC 128 k/64 k/32 k
Recording file QuickTime File Format 8/5/3/1.5/0.8/0.3/0.2 Mbps
format 480x270 (30p/25p) Audio AAC
32 k 0.2 Mbps
Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps
720x480/59.94i (U model only), * The specifications and appearance of this
720x576/50i (E model only) product are subject to changes for further
Audio LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit improvement without prior notice.
SD mode (AVCHD)
format
Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 8 Mbps
720x480/59.94i (U model only),
720x576/50i (E model only)
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit,
256 kbps
44 Specifications
Software License Article 3 Conditions for Grant of License
1. When the User transfers the Product, it may also
Agreement transfer the license to use the Licensed Software
embedded in the Product (including any related
The software embedded in the Product (hereinafter materials, updates and upgrades) on condition that
the “Licensed Software”) provided by no original, copies or related materials continue in
JVC KENWOOD Corporation (hereinafter the the possession of the User, and that the User shall
“Licensor”) is copyrighted to or sublicensable by cause the transferee to comply with this Software
the Licensor, and this Agreement provides for the License Agreement.
terms and conditions which Users shall follow in 2. The User shall not carry out reverse engineering,
order to use the Licensed Software. The User shall disassembling, decompiling or any other code
use the Licensed Software by agreeing with the analysis works in connection with the Licensed
terms of this Software License Agreement. This Software.
Agreement shall be deemed completed at the time
the User (hereinafter the “User”) initially used the Article 4 Right pertaining to the Licensed
Product in which the “Licensed Software” is Software
embedded. 1. Any and all copyrights and other rights pertaining
The Licensed Software may include the software to the Licensed Software and related documents
which has been licensed to the Licensor directly or shall belong to the Licensor or the original holder
indirectly from any third party. In such case, some of the right who granted to the Licensor the license
third parties require the Users to follow their or sublicense for the Licensed Software
conditions for use separately from this Software (hereinafter the “Original Rightholder”), and the
License Agreement. Such software shall not be User shall not be entitled to any right other than the
subject to this Agreement, and the Users are urged license granted hereunder, in respect of the
to read the “Important Notice concerning the Licensed Software and any related documents.
Software” to be provided separately. 2. The User shall, whenever the User uses the
Licensed Software, comply with any laws relating
Article 1 General Provision to the copyright and other intellectual property
The Licensor shall grant to the User a non- rights.
exclusive and non-transferable (other than the
Others
exceptional case referred to in Article 3, Paragraph Article 5 Indemnification of Licensor
1) licensed to use the Licensed Software within the 1. Neither the Licensor nor the Original Rightholder
country of the User (the country where the User shall be liable for any damage incurred by the User
bought the Product (hereinafter the “Country”)). or any third party due to the exercise of the license
granted to the User under this Agreement, unless
Article 2 License otherwise restricted by law.
1. The license granted under this Agreement shall 2. The Licensor will offer no guarantee for the
be the right to use the Licensed Software in the merchantability, convertibility and consistency with
Product. certain objective of the Licensed Software.
2. The User shall not duplicate, copy, modify, add,
translate or otherwise alter, or lease the Licensed Article 6 Liability to Third Party
Software and any related documents, whether in If any dispute has arisen with any third party due to
whole or in part. an infringement upon a copyright, patent or any
3. The use of the Licensed Software shall be limited other intellectual property right that was caused by
to personal purpose, and the Licensed Software the User’s use of the Licensed Software, the User
shall not be distributed, licensed or sub-licensed shall settle such dispute at the User’s own cost and
whether it is for commercial purpose or not. hold the Licensor and the Original Rightholder
4. The User shall use the Licensed Software harmless from any inconvenience it may cause.
according to the directions described in the
operation manual or help file, and is prohibited to Article 7 Confidentiality
use or duplicate any data in a manner violating the
The User shall keep the confidentiality of such
Copyright Law or any other laws and regulations by
portion of the Licensed Software, related
applying whole or a part of the Licensed Software.
documents thereof or any other information to be
granted under this Agreement, as well as the
conditions of this Agreement as has not yet entered
the public domain, and shall not disclose or divulge
the same to any third party without approval of the
Licensor.
Software License Agreement 45

Article 8 Termination
In case the User falls under any of the events
described in the following items, the Licensor may
immediately terminate this Agreement or claim that
the User compensates for the damage incurred by
the Licensor due to such event:
(1) when the User violated any provision of this
Agreement; or
(2) when a petition has been filed against the User
for an attachment, provisional attachment,
provisional disposition or any other compulsory
execution.
Article 9 Destruction of the Licensed Software

If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the
provision of Article 8, the User shall destroy the
Licensed Software, any related documents and
copies thereof within two (2) weeks from such date
of termination.
Article 10 Export Restriction

1. The User shall understand that the Licensed
Software shall be subject to the export restrictions
adopted by the country of User and any other
countries.
2. The User shall agree that the software will be
subject to any and all applicable international and
domestic laws including the export control
regulation of the country of User and any other
countries, and any restrictions concerning the end-
Others
users, the use by end-users and importing

countries to be provided by the country of User and
any other countries, and any other governmental
authorities.
3. If the User is an agency of the United States of
America (the “Government”), the User
acknowledge Licensor’s representation that the
Licensed Software is a “Commercial Item” as
defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
part 2.101(g) consisting unpublished “Commercial
Computer Software” as those items are used at
FAR part 12.212 and is only license the User with
the same use right Licensor grants all commercial
end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Article 11 Miscellaneous
1. In the event any part of this Agreement is
invalidated by operation of law, the residual
provisions shall continue in force.
2. Matters not stipulated in this Agreement or any
ambiguity or question raised in the construction of
this Agreement shall be provided or settled upon
good-faith consultation between the Licensor and
the User.
3. The Licensor and the User hereby agree that this
Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and
any dispute arising from, and relating to the rights
and obligations under, this Agreement shall be
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo
District Court for its first instance.
46 Software License Agreement

Important Notice Users are urged to read the details for the relevant
license carefully before using the software
concerning the Software component covered by “GPL/LGPL” and
embedded in the Product. Since the terms and
conditions of individual licenses are provided by
parties other than JKC, the original English version
Software License Attached to the Product : will be displayed by the Product.
The Software embedded in the Product is
composed of several independent software A Turn on the power.
components, and in each of such individual B Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.
components (hereinafter the “Licensed Software”),
a copyright of either JVC KENWOOD Corporation C Select [Main Menu] B [System] B [System
(hereinafter “JKC”) or a third party subsists. Information] B [Open Source License].
The Product uses the software component
designated in the End-User License Agreement
that was executed between JKC and a third party
(hereinafter “EULA”).
The Licensed Software covers those
corresponding to free software, and, as a condition
of distribution of the software component in
executable format which is based on the license
granted under the GNU General Public License or
Lesser General Public License (hereinafter “GPL/
LGPL”), it requires an availability of the source
code for the relevant component. Please refer to
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http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/
download/gpl/index.html
Others
Please note that we are unable to answer any
inquiry relating to the contents, etc. of the source
code. In addition, the Licensed Software includes
the software developed or created independently
by JKC and there exists an ownership of JKC in
such software and any accompanying documents,
which is protected by the Copyright Law, any
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“Software License Agreement” attached hereto.
Please note that any software component licensed
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and those developed or created independently by
JKC shall not be subject to the requirement for
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licensed to users without charge, and, therefore, no
warranty is given for such software component,
either express or implied, within the scope of the
applicable laws and regulations. Unless otherwise
permitted by applicable laws and regulations or
agreed in written form, none of the owners of the
copyright or persons entitled to alter or redistribute
the software component under the said license
shall have any liability for any type of damage or
loss resulting from the use of or inability to use such
software component. For further details of the
conditions of use of such software component or
matters required to be complied with, please refer
to the relevant “GPL/LGPL”.
Important Notice concerning the Software 47

GY-HM200U/GY-HM200E/
B5A-0453-00
GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E
4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
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INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC)

4K MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

This manual provides a brief explanation on

Mobile User Guide

Please read the following before getting started:

CAN ICES-3 A / NMB-3 A

For USA-California Only

including interference that may cause

The exclamation point within

exposed to excessive heat such as direct

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG

The apparatus shall not be exposed to

sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well

recommended that you disconnect the

until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug European representative of

Importer (EU only)

... do not modify or Para Retirar a Bateria Recarregável

shorten service life.

B Handle Unit K G Visibility Adjustment Lever

E C [HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal

D [F.ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button GY-HM170U/GY-HM170E

A LCD Monitor 0 [REC] button C on the rear terminal is not

A Filter Built-In Screw

* Attach or detach the handle unit when the power

Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery

1 Fit the handle terminal at the bottom of the

0 Attach or detach the handle unit when the power

14 Attaching the Handle Unit

Charging the Battery 15

Detaching the Hood Memo :

16 Attaching/Detaching the Hood

2 Select a language using the cross-shaped

3 Ensure the lens cap is attached, and press Initial Setting

the Set button (R). UTC

0 A progress bar appears, and “Complete

Configuring the Initial Settings 17

(YUV422), higher 64GB 50 145 200 760 2160 4720

Folders in the SD Card A BCG 00 01

HD/SD/ AVCHD PRIVATE/AVCHD

* [Clip Set] B [Reset Clip Number]

0 If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards

Basic Shooting Procedures 21

for Shooting and A Recording using both slots A and B

them as user buttons.

22 Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting and Recording Methods

Displaying Information during Shooting

A Set Button (R)

Fast forwards in the reverse or forward

Frame-by-frame playback in the reverse

Playing Recorded Clips 23

connected. 0 For setting the mode to convert images with a

24 Connecting External Monitor

1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC Memo :

Connecting External Devices

Loading Clips to the PC 25

Uploading Recorded Clips

preset FTP server.

26 Functions of Network Connection K