JVC GY-HM100E Camcorder
each group was issued with two cards which will allow
up to 1hr 40min recording time. The cards should be kept in their protective case when not in use.
Each card is numbered to correspond to the Hard Drive
we are using. i.e. Hard Drive 5 will have cards 5a and 5b.
The cards will remain in the media office as backup till your
project has been completed.

The cards are inserted into the slots
beneath the viewfinder with the label facing up.
They click into place.
Close the flap.
The battery is released by pressing the
button (circled) and sliding to the right.
The battery will give you about 2 hours recording time.
button (circled) and sliding to the right.
The battery will give you about 2 hours recording time.
The lens cover is operated by the lever next to the focus ring.
Keep the lens cover closed when not in use.
Never touch the lens.
Keep the lens cover closed when not in use.
Never touch the lens.
Pressing ‘Full Auto’ repeatedly switches between AUTO and MANUAL shooting modes (displayed in the viewfinder as ‘A’ or ‘M’).
Press ‘AF/MF’ to switch
between Manual
Focusing (MF) and
Automatic Focusing (AF).
This is displayed in the
viewfinder.
Press ‘AF/MF’ to switch
between Manual
Focusing (MF) and
Automatic Focusing (AF).
This is displayed in the
viewfinder.
The viewfinder is on the side.Continually pressing index (arrowed) scrolls
through the information screens. They show:
1. How much recording time you have remaining, and
2. How much battery power is left.
DO NOT touch the screen.
Scroll through your clips using the toggle switch.
Select a clip and press the toggle switch to play.

Press CAM/MEDIA to switch between
Recording and Playback.
In Playback mode each clip is displayed
as shown above.
When recording, you can press ‘Q.Review’ (arrowed) to instantly
playback the last few seconds of your shot.

Turning on the ND filter reduces the light coming
into the camera.
Use when filming in bright sunlight.
Important information-
Don’t change the menu settings. The camera is preset to work with Final Cut Pro. Changing the menu settings could result in incompatible footage and will create real problems when you come to edit.
Look after the Camera. Treat the camera with extreme care. Do not let it get wet (there are large umbrellas provided if you are filming in the rain). Responsibility for the equipment rests with the whole group. All members of the group will be charged for the cost of repair if they are found to have been careless with the equipment.
we were warned…
To check before we leave the building. It is our responsibility to check that all the equipment is working before we leave the college. Especially the camera and any battery operated kit.
Don’t change the menu settings. The camera is preset to work with Final Cut Pro. Changing the menu settings could result in incompatible footage and will create real problems when you come to edit.
Look after the Camera. Treat the camera with extreme care. Do not let it get wet (there are large umbrellas provided if you are filming in the rain). Responsibility for the equipment rests with the whole group. All members of the group will be charged for the cost of repair if they are found to have been careless with the equipment.
we were warned…
To check before we leave the building. It is our responsibility to check that all the equipment is working before we leave the college. Especially the camera and any battery operated kit.







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