Shooter-Friendly Controls
and Layout
Ergonomics has played a
major role in the design of the
GY-HM100U. The camera’s
handgrip makes the camera
very comfortable to hold for any
operator, even on long shoots.
And despite its extremely
compact dimensions, all the camcorder’s main functions are
accessible directly from controls and switches on the camera
body, right where you would expect them to be.
2.8-inch LCD Monitor
The 2.8-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only
an alternative to the viewfinder when shooting, it also displays
a wide array of monitoring and setup indications. To the left of the
screen is a mini joystick and push button for navigating menus and
selecting options, as well as a zoom control and a recording
start/stop button.
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Comprehensive Auto Functions
In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the
GY-HM100U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the
action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it.
Wireless Remote Control
The GY-HM100U comes with
an infrared remote control for operating the
camcorder remotely—great for static
point-of-view shots when an operator is
unavailable or unnecessary.
Out-of-focus image
In-focus image
The edge of the in-focus subject is
shown in color, telling the operator
that the subject is in-focus. A major
benefit of this system is that it
operates in real time.
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• LoLux mode — a JVC exclusive
feature that permits shooting in
adverse lighting conditions
• H detail & V detail Adjustment
• KNEE Setting
• Zebra pattern which range
specification is possible
• Color matrix/Gain Adjustment
• Gain settings of 0,3,6,9,12,15,18 dB &
AGC can be assigned to the “L/M/H”
gain switch
• Gamma Adjustment which gives rich
expression of gradation
• Lens zoom/Focus selector
• White balance—selectable
between preset and two user
settings
• Gain (L,M,H)
• Full auto (on/off)
• Auto/Manual focus
• ND filter (OFF, +1/10ND)
• User1/User2/User3 (allows user
to predefine functions such as
Focus Assist, Color Bars, TC
setting, LoLux, Zebra,
Tele/Macro, etc.)
and so on.
Versatile Manual Functions
For greater creativity and control, many of the camcorder’s
functions can be controlled manually, from shutter speed and
exposure to horizontal and vertical image detail, gamma
adjustment and brightness gain. Manual control can open the door
to some great special effects, as well as enabling better footage to
be shot in challenging shooting environments.
Focus Assist
With the increased resolution of HD, accurate focusing is
critical—focusing errors that may pass unnoticed in SD video are
far more obvious when watching in HD. JVC developed Focus
Assist to make accurate HD focusing quick and easy. When Focus
Assist is switched on, the image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor
becomes monochrome and all objects that are in focus appear with
colored edges. Keeping the important elements in the picture in
focus while shooting is greatly simplified.
Manual Versatility, Automatic Flexibility
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