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6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

LIGHT

ON

OFF

COUNTER

CTL

TC
UB

RESET

OPERATE/WARNING

MONITOR

SELECT

STATUS

SHUTTER

MENU

FILTER

1 3200k
2 5600k
3 5600k+ND

POWER

NG

GAIN

OUTPUT

WHT.BAL

VTR

ON

OFF

ALARM

MONITOR

SAVE STBY

H M L

BARS CAM

AUTO KNEE

PRST A B

ON

OFF

CH-1

CH-2

AUDIO
LEVEL

AUTO IRIS

LOLUX

BACK L

NORMAL
SPOT L

STRETCH

NORMAL
COMPRESS

FULL AUTO BLACK

MONITOR SELECT
switch

EARPHONE
jack

Monitoring
loudspeaker

ALARM

control

MONITOR
control

The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode
can be monitored through the monitoring loudspeaker or
earphone.

• The monitoring audio is not output from the loudspeaker while

the EARPHONE jack is in use.

• Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR

SELECT switch.
CH-1 : The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.
MIX

: The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is

output mixed.

CH-2 : The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.

• The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring

volume.

• The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the

case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.
An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached
or when the battery is running down. The alarm tone volume
can be adjusted with the ALARM control. For details on the
alarm tone, see page 87.

* Do not increase the audio monitoring volume excessively;

otherwise howling with the camera microphone may
occur.

6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording

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Summary of Contents for GY-DV500

Page 1: ... reference Model No GY DV500 Serial No Thank you for purchasing this JVC product Before operating this unit please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance INTRODUCTION CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE TIME CODE OPERATION S S F...

Page 2: ...utlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 11 For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surg...

Page 3: ...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INFORMATION FOR USA THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED...

Page 4: ...h S N is retained Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination eliminating the need for extra illumination LOLUX for 0 75 lux F1 4 illumination Employment of LOLUX mode ensures 33 dB gain This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumination Multi Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in backlit conditions...

Page 5: ... OPERATION 7 1 Basic Recording Operation 50 7 2 VCR Save Mode 52 7 3 If Unit is Left in Record Pause Standby Mode 52 7 4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record Pause Mode Recording Check Function 53 8 PLAYBACK MODE 8 1 Playback Procedure 54 8 2 Fast Forward Rewind 55 8 3 Search 55 BASIC OPERATIONS APPLICATION 9 TIME CODE OPERATION 9 1 Displaying Time Code 56 9 2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code...

Page 6: ... Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor 81 13 4 Gain Sensitivity Adjustment 82 Gain Switching 82 Gain Boost under LOLUX Condition 82 13 5 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject 83 Switch Functions 83 Full Auto Shooting FAS Function 83 13 6 How to Use Skin Detail 84 OTHERS LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB RESET OPERATE WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5...

Page 7: ...fter use Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens color divergence phenomena magnification chromatic aberration may occur at the periphery of the image This is not a camera malfunction Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the playback picture and the EE pic...

Page 8: ...rts require advanced skill and equipment please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent 1 3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance Periodical Maintenance Contents Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time The maintenance contents vary depending on the operating environment and method Therefore the abo...

Page 9: ... moved from a cold place to a warm place When a room heater has just started or when the unit is exposed directly to cold air from an air conditioner When the unit is placed in a very humid place 1 5 Battery Pack to be Used To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according to the type of the battery pack in use See page 69 1 6 Condensation ...

Page 10: ...the viewfinder The switch returns to the OFF position when released See How to Use Skin Detail on page 84 The Skin Detail color tone areas are not indicated while the VTR playback picture is shown in the viewfinder 6 VTR VTR trigger button record start stop button Record start stop can be effected with this button It is interlocked with the VTR trigger button on the lens section 7 AUDIO LEVEL CH 1...

Page 11: ... page 60 0 Lens mounting ring Lens lock lever Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlockwise to release lens To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well and then turn the ring clockwise until firm See Attaching the Zoom Lens on page 31 FILTER Color temperature conversion filter control knob This knob changes the internal color temperature filter See Camera Settings on page...

Page 12: ...change the setting See How to Select Camera Menus on page 71 5 LOLUX LOLUX On Off button This button toggles the LOLUX mode on and off LOLUX gain gives extremely low light level sensitivity for special applications This will result in an increase of 33 dB approximately 45 times in the LOLUX mode LOLUX operation takes priority over normal gain setting If the unit is placed in the LOLUX mode when it...

Page 13: ... mode the auto knee function is not available Set to this position when adjusting the video monitor or when recording the color bar signal AUTO KNEE function When shooting a foreground subject such as a human being etc with a high brightness background if the brightness level is set for the foreground subject the background image will be blurred with white In such a case a clearer background is ob...

Page 14: ...en when sounds greater than the reference level are input The recording level does not increase when the input level is low MANUAL The recording level can be adjusted with the CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL control 2 or the CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL control 7 on page 10 To use the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 recording level control on the front section set the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE to ENABLE 6 CH 2 AUDIO S...

Page 15: ...TA SET button During presetting of time code or user s bit press to save the set value in the preset memory The set time code or user s bit will be preset in the time code generator In setup menu mode this button is used to confirm the menu item setting and save the data in the memory For details of the presetting of time code or user s bit see page 56 For details on the setup menus see page 67 VC...

Page 16: ...uring ejection or tape loading REMAIN indicator The remaining tape time minutes and seconds is shown For details see page Remaining Tape Time Display on page 22 2 2 Right Side Section Cont d CAUTION 1 OPERATE WARNING indicator Normally lights green Lights orange during the VTR SAVE tape protect mode This indicator lights or blinks in red in the case of a warning condition related to the remaining ...

Page 17: ... of the indicators lights according to the tape transport direction is displayed in the record pause mode and in the still picture mode Remaining Battery Power Display The 7 dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery power To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according to the type of the battery pack in use See Remaining Battery...

Page 18: ...cted to the VTR REMOTE connector the VCR operation mode will not be displayed correctly on the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder VTR REMOTE SYNC IN MIC IN LENS TEST OUT Y C OUTMONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH 1 CH 2 PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY DV500 q w e r t y u i 1 Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on top of the section opens this cover so that a videocassette can be inserted or removed from the unit The...

Page 19: ...witches to the stop mode Tape protect mode The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 3 or 30 minutes with the VCR Setup Menu item No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu 6 REW button Press to rewind the tape Pressing the button in stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode Th...

Page 20: ...ctor Power output connector to a wireless microphone transmitter etc The supply voltage is identical to the voltage supplied to the unit DC 12V max 0 1 A 4 DC INPUT connector XLR 4 pin Power input connector for 12 V DC Connect with the AA P250 optional AC power adapter When a cable is connected here the power supply from the battery pack is interrupted and the source is switched to the power suppl...

Page 21: ...ed This connector supplies 48 V DC current 9 CH 2 AUDIO IN LINE MIC CH 2 AUDIO select switch Selects the audio signal input to the CH 2 AUDIO IN connector 6 LINE Set to this position when connected to audio equipment etc The reference input level is 4 dBs MIC Set to this position when the microphone is connected The reference input level is 60 dBs MIC 48V ON Set to this position when a microphone ...

Page 22: ...rrupt at playback of segment which time code signal is not continuously recorded Time code Time between 0 hour and 23 hr 59 min 59 sec 29 frames can be displayed User s bit Hexadecimal number from 0 to F is displayed in 8 digits When theVCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK the date and time are displayed Set the COUNTER switch to TC or UB TC Time Hour Min Sec is displayed UB D...

Page 23: ...irection of the arrow until the object is focused See Attaching the Zoom Lens optional on page 31 See Back Focus Adjustment on page 44 If the speed becomes too fast hunting may occur To avoid the phenomena described above perform adjustment again M RET W T A MACRO e q w r 0 4 1 2 3 t y u i o 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring 2 ZOOM lever ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever To...

Page 24: ...t 7 from turning on and informing people that they are being recorded However the REC indicator lamp in the eyepiece will not turn off 7 Tally light Lights when recording is in progress To prevent this light from coming on set the tally switch 6 to OFF 8 Eyepiece Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman The eyepiece can be opened to all...

Page 25: ...in Viewfinder n WARNING LED INDICATORS INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER n VIEWFINDER SCREEN DISPLAY The following indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen However this information is not displayed while the VCR section is playing back a tape n Status screens screens for use in checking the current camera settings n Alarm message display n Safety zone display n Setting screen screen for use in the c...

Page 26: ... 0 dB LOLUX and ALC L Displayed during LOLUX operation 3 F Displayed when FAW alone is ON 4 I Displayed when IRIS BACK LIGHT or IRIS SPOT LIGHT is selected 5 SD Displayed while the Skin Detail function is in operation 6 B Displayed when BLACK STRETCH or BLACK COMPRESSION is selected 7 Event display See the table below Switch Event Display Contents ZEBRA ZEBRA ON OFF BLACK BLACK STRETCH NORMAL COMP...

Page 27: ...d using the VF DISPLAY menu screen See AUDIO DISPLAY on page 72 VCR in standby mode VCR in save mode VCR in stop mode VCR in record mode VCR in fast forward mode VCR in rewind mode VCR in reverse search mode Remaining tape indication displayed in 1 minute steps When the tape is used for a long time the remaining tape may not be indicated accurately At the beginning of the tape in particular the in...

Page 28: ...e cover is not closed VTR WARNING HEAD Head clogging VTR WARNING SERVO Servo error VTR WARNING DEW Condensation VTR WARNING HARD Hardware error VTR WARNING STOP Operation stopped VTR WARNING REW Rewinding abnormality TAPE NEAR END Remaining tape time is less than about 2 minutes in the record mode TAPE END Tape end reached REC INHIBIT An unrecordable videocassette the switch on the back of the cas...

Page 29: ...lay n Auto White Balance Display n Shutter Speed Display Screen used for making various settings of the camera and VCR See Camera Menu on page 70 See VCR Setup Menu on page 66 This screen appears during the auto white balance adjustment operation to display various data See White Balance Adjustment on page 45 When the SHUTTER dial is pressed a shutter speed is displayed for approx 5 sec In additio...

Page 30: ...O UNIT HZ ZS13B ZOOM LENS S14 x 7 3B12 FUJINON S16 x 6 7B12 FUJINON S19 x 6 5B12 FUJINON YH14 x 7 3K12 CANON YH18 x 6 7K12 CANON TRIPOD 1 5 VIEW FINDER VF P115B VF P116 TRIMPAC HYTRON ANTON BAUER BATTERY HOLDER QRQ27 PRO PAC MAGNUM ANTON BAUER BATTERY IEEE1394 CABLE RS232C CABLE VC P893 For PC AT Y C CABLE VCG30 VCG50 ANTON BAUER BATTERY CHARGER 4P 4P AC 3P GY DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE MACRO LIGHT ON...

Page 31: ...gn the mounting guide with the camera s viewfinder mount base and attach the viewfinder 4 Tighten the stopper screw 5 Tighten the sliding securing ring To detach the viewfinder reverse the mounting procedure 1 Loosen the mount ring 2 Connect the cable connector 3 Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount 4 Tighten the mount ring Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely In...

Page 32: ...arge knob fully anticlockwise to open the holder 3 Attach the microphone to the microphone holder so that the microphone does not interfere with the cassette cover 4 Set the microphone holder so that the height is level and tighten the inside and outside knobs to secure the microphone 5 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN input connector When the microphone is connected to CH 1 AUDIO or CH ...

Page 33: ...e unit most optimally 2 While pushing the safety lever pull the lock lever toward the front until the front mount clip clicks into place 3 Place the unit on the tripod base by aligning the rear base mount of the unit with the pin on the tripod base 4 Push the unit from the upward direction and slide it toward the front so that the front base mount of the unit is locked by the front mount clip of t...

Page 34: ...AUDIO INPUT AUDIO LEVEL LITHIUM BATT CR2032 CR2032 LITHIUM BATT Lithium battery cover CR2032 The GY DV500 uses a lithium battery for backup of the time code data and time date data Install the provided lithium battery before actually using the unit Lithium battery CR2032 1 Push the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated and remove the cover 2 Slide the battery into plac...

Page 35: ...e instruction manual of the AA P250 Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is being performed The GY DV500 can be operated with the following battery packs When the DC cable is connected to the DC INPUT connector the power supply from the battery pack is interrupted and the power starts to be supplied through the DC INPUT connector Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while ope...

Page 36: ...R switch to OFF before replacing the battery pack 4 2 Battery Pack Operation Cont d 1 Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release lever 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes facing the unit 3 Close the battery case cover Lock release lever ...

Page 37: ...taching an Anton Bauer Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Align the 3 guide pins of the battery pack with the guide holes on the battery holder and push straight to insert the battery pack The battery cannot be attached properly if the guide pins are not inserted straight 2 Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the cassette cover is located until it clicks Now the battery pack ...

Page 38: ...d battery pack is attached the approximate continuous operating time is as follows Battery operating time may differ depending on the number of times the battery has been charged charging conditions and the operating environment etc Use the values in the table on the left for approximate reference times Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environment Operating time is reduced when the p...

Page 39: ...n the setting of the VTR switch as follows VTR switch setting SAVE STBY GY DV500 operation mode GY DV500 enters the SAVE mode tape protect mode and stops the drum motor SAVE is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder In this mode the tape is effectively protected In this condition press the VTR trigger button to start recording However it tak...

Page 40: ...inserted 4 Slowly close the cassette cover by pushing it in all the way When the cassette cover is closed the OPERATE LED lights up green and the unit is in the condition where it can be operated In the SAVE mode the OPERATE LED lights orange The condition at the completion of loading varies depending on the position of the VTR switch and the switch on the back of the videocassette as shown below ...

Page 41: ...n ON the power and set the counter display to the date time mode Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT to CLOCK See Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus on page 67 See VCR Setup Menu Contents on page 69 2 Set the COUNTER switch to TC or UB n To set the time Set the switch to TC The time Hour Min Sec is indicated on the counter display 24 hour clock system n To set the date Set the sw...

Page 42: ...OFF VF 4 5 1 POWER ON 1 First place a charged battery pack in the battery case on the rear section of the unit If battery pack is not used connect DC power to the DC INPUT connector on the rear section of the unit using the AC power adapter AA P250 to supply DC 12 V current 2 Set the POWER switch on the unit to ON 2 SWITCH positions A Set the VTR switch to STBY B AUTO IRIS switch set to NORMAL C G...

Page 43: ...colors contrast and brightness 1 Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the GY DV500 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS to output the color bar signal SMTPE type color bars 3 Set the monitor s BLUE CHECK function to ON so that the screen turns entirely blue 4 Adjust the CHROMA control of the monitor so that there is no difference in brightness between the color bars 1 and 8 7 a...

Page 44: ...Manual 2 Set the zoom mode to MANU Manual 3 Open the iris ring If the illumination is too strong reduce it or move to a darker place 4 Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum telephoto position 5 Bring the subject into focus 6 Set the lens to maximum wide angle 7 Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob 8 View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for the best possible focu...

Page 45: ...is not suitable Replace the color temperature conversion filter or use another white object and re adjust the white balance ERROR LOW LIGHT Insufficient illumination Displayed when the illumination is dim Increase the illumination and then re adjust the white balance ERROR OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination Displayed when the light is excessively bright Decrease the illumination and then re adjust ...

Page 46: ...s of the audio signal are cut Set to this position to eliminate the wind noise of the microphone SAMPLING RATE Select the sampling rate for audio recording 48 kHz or 32 kHz FRONT VOLUME ENABLE Set whether or not the front section s audio volume control should be used The front section s audio volume control only affects the CH1 audio channel LONG PAUSE TIME Select the time in minutes until the GY ...

Page 47: ...ng the CH 2 channel input sound Make the selection using the CH 2 AUDIO INPUT switch FRONT The sound from the microphone connector on the front section is recorded on the CH 2 channel REAR The sound from the CH 2 AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section is recorded on the CH 2 channel n Selecting the front section s microphone connector A microphone phantom microphone etc requiring 48 V power sup...

Page 48: ...ted the recording level will not exceed 0 dB even if the recording level control is turned up CAUTION When the AUDIO INPUT LINE MIC switch on the rear section is set to MIC be sure to check that the microphone is connected to the AUDIO INPUT connector If the microphone is not connected increasing the recording level could cause noise from the input connector to be recorded on the tape When the mic...

Page 49: ...t output from the loudspeaker while the EARPHONE jack is in use Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR SELECT switch CH 1 The sound input to the CH 1 channel is output MIX The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is output mixed CH 2 The sound input to the CH 2 channel is output The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring volume The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an a...

Page 50: ...onds before the unit is ready for recording 4 Set the switches as required GAIN Sensitivity suitable for the subject OUTPUT CAM AUTO KNEE ON WHT BAL A or B Set the IRIS switch of the lens to A 5 Select the FILTER according to the lighting condition Position 1 3200K For shooting indoors or outdoors when illumination is not sufficient Position 2 5600K For shooting outdoors Position 3 5600K ND For sh...

Page 51: ...hed eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to OFF When the unit is not going to be used for a long period detach the battery pack About the QUICK REC START Mode If the VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after the videocassette is inserted the mode becomes the QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of recording However when shooting starts in the middle of the tape a blank space ...

Page 52: ...otected The SAVE indicator appears in the viewfinder in Status 1 mode The OPERATE indicator lights orange The display backlight turns off Recording from the Save mode In the save mode pressing the VTR trigger button will start recording However in this case it takes several seconds before the GY DV500 starts recording Pressing the VTR trigger button again interrupts the recording and the GY DV500 ...

Page 53: ...d and played back for approxi mately 2 seconds After playback is finished the tape returns to the position at which the RET button is pressed and the record pause mode resumes n When the RET button is kept pressed the tape is rewound and played back for approximately 10 seconds at maximum While the RET button is pressed the record mode is not entered even if the VTR trigger button is pressed 7 4 C...

Page 54: ...tches to the save mode to protect the tape The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 3 or 30 minutes with the VCR Setup Menu item No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu Noise may appear in the picture during still mode When the automatic tracking function is activated at the start of...

Page 55: ... in the reverse direction at about 10 times the normal speed n Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback n Press the STOP button to stop 8 2 Fast Forward Rewind 8 3 Search The audio is reproduced during the search Video noise may be observed or the image may become unstable during the search but this is not a malfunction When the tape approaches the end during fast forwarding or rewinding th...

Page 56: ...NTSC system the actual number of frames per 1 second is approximately 29 97 frames but the number of frames that becomes the processing reference of the time code is 30 frames To compensate for this difference the mode called drop mode drops frame 00 and 01 for every minute that cannot be divided by 10 The non drop frame mode is when no frames are dropped and the actual time shift is neglected 9 2...

Page 57: ...t the set data in the memory Press the PRESET button The set data is saved as the time code generator value Following the above operation the HOLD indicator disappears from the display the counter stops blinking and the time code is preset If the REC FREE switch is set to FREE the time code starts to run n If you preset a wrong time code perform steps 2 3 4 5 and 6 again PRESETTING USER S BIT DATA...

Page 58: ... starting recording n Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT to TC See page 69 n Set the counter display to show time codes or user s bit data n Set the PRESET REGEN switch to REGEN The time code run mode becomes unrelated to the REC FREE switch settings The time code framing mode automatically becomes the mode drop frame or non drop frame already recorded on the tape 9 3 RecordingTime ...

Page 59: ...icated LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB RESET OPERATE WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k ND POWER NG GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR SAVE STBY H M L BARS CAM AUTO KNEE PRST A B ON OFF CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO IRIS LOLUX BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK H M S F PB 9 4 Reproducing Time Codes When passing sections where t...

Page 60: ...sette in the S S F mode be sure that necessary data has been transferred from the memory to the non linear editing controller or other component or write data to the tape for each recording See page 63 n MARK MODE During shooting of a given cut press the TAKE button at beginning of a desired scene and then press the TAKE button again at the ending of the scene The time code data at the point where...

Page 61: ...e start point of the scene 4 When you reach the scene that you want to memorize as the ending point press the TAKE button again The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is pressed is stored in the unit s memory as the ending point of the scene The LOG button s LED lights during memorization of the IN point and the mark is shown in the viewfinder The LOG button s LED remains off during...

Page 62: ...MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k ND POWER NG GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR SAVE STBY H M L BARS CAM AUTO KNEE PRST A B ON OFF CH 1 CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO IRIS LOLUX BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK NG button 10 3 Deleting S S F Data 10 4 Resetting S S F Data Operation Note The unit is not provided with a function for readin...

Page 63: ...e tape When writing to the tape is completed the LOG indicator goes out The S S F data stored in the unit s memory can be output by RS 232C control via the VTR REMOTE connector LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB RESET OPERATE WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k ND POWER NG GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR SAVE STBY H M L BARS CAM AUTO KNEE PRST A B ON ...

Page 64: ... 4 Connect the DV cable n When the GY DV500 is used as camera and a backup recording is made on another component via the DV connector set the VCR Setup Menu item No 126 INPUT SELECT to CAMERA If the above procedure is not performed correctly the playback picture may be disturbed or the sound may fall out If this happens redo the connection by performing steps 1 to 4 described above Note When reco...

Page 65: ...ing a DV cable For compatible non linear editing controller consult with your JVC dealer Settings To remote control the PC or non linear editing controller by means of RS 232C set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to RS232C See page 68 To remote control the GY DV500 s VCR using the DV connector s IEEE1394 option set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to IEEE1394 See page 68 n ...

Page 66: ...CT button MENU button 0 0 0 SERVO SYSTEM 1 0 0 V I DEO 2 0 0 AUD I O 3 0 0 SYSTEM 4 0 0 T I ME CODE 5 0 0 ON SCREEN HM HOUR METER 2 4 4 LOW CUT OFF 2 4 5 SAMPLE RATE 4 8K 2 4 6 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE 12 1 VCR Setup Menu SERVO SYSTEM VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM TIME CODE ON SCREEN HOUR METER 000 100 200 300 400 500 HM Selection of remote control to control the unit Selection of BACK TALLY lamp lighting pattern...

Page 67: ... DATA SET button DATA SET appears in the viewfinder and on the counter display and the setting value is saved in the GY DV500 s memory The display returns to the normal screen mode when data has been saved n If the MENU button is pressed without pressing the DATA SET button the display returns to the normal screen mode without the setting value being changed GROUP menu screen Viewfinder Item menu ...

Page 68: ... trigger button is pressed to start the recording Selection of the input video signal Settings cannot be changed during recording CAMERA Camera image is input IEEE1394 The image from the DV connector equipped video component connected to the DV connector on the rear section is input To select whether or not the low frequencies of the audio signal from the audio input connectors are cut Set to ON t...

Page 69: ...e front section is pressed Settings cannot be changed during recording or SAVE mode OFF S S F function is not available CUE MODE Selects the CUE mode When the TAKE button is pressed the time code data of the scene recorded at that point is stored in the memory MARK MODE Selects the MARK mode When the TAKE button is pressed the first time the time code of this point is stored as start point of the ...

Page 70: ... if the FILE STORE operation is not performed When shooting select the file with the menu settings to be used from among the three SCENE FILE files on the CAMERA MENU screen CAMERA MENU Normal screen SCENE F I LE A VF D I SPLAY MENU OPERAT I ON MEN PROCESS MENU F I LE MANAGE SETUP MENU U EX I T ES ADVANCED PROC S SCENE F I LE A COLOR MATR I X ON GAMMA NO RMA L SK I N COLOR ADJUST PAGE BACK SK I N ...

Page 71: ...direction of the arrow The area with the setting value starts blinking and the value can now be changed 5 Change the setting value Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to change the setting value and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The setting value stops blinking but remains lit n To change multiple items repeat steps 4 and 5 above 6 Return to the CAMERA MENU screen Turn the...

Page 72: ...DE TIME CODE is displayed The time code is displayed even if the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK REMAIN Remaining time is displayed Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed 70 80 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 70 and 80 85 95 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels ...

Page 73: ... NONE FAW function is not used A FAW is assigned to the A position B FAW is assigned to the B position PRESET FAW is assigned to the PRESET position Selects the gain value in each position of the GAIN switch 9 on page 13 Smoothens the transition when the GAIN switch 9 on page 13 or WHT BAL switch is switched over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change However the smooth transition f...

Page 74: ...t HIGH Applies strong detail enhancement Used to shoot subjects with fine patterns MIDDLE Applies medium detail enhancement LOW Applies weak detail enhancement Used to shoot subjects with large patterns While the LOLUX function is operating the setting value is fixed at MIDDLE and FIX is displayed Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF ON Skin Detail function activated OFF Skin Detail function...

Page 75: ...to NORMAL 0 to 7 MIN 8 ON NORMAL Item Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting SKIN COLOR DETECT SKIN COLOR RANGE PAGE BACK Sets whether it is possible to change the color used by the Skin Detail function EXECUTE Choose this setting to allow detection of the color used by the Skin Detail function STOP Choose this setting to stop detection of the color used by the Skin Detail function See...

Page 76: ...erforming the operations for saving the set CAMERA MENU When menu settings are made using SCENE FILE A or B the contents of the settings will be invalid if the storage operations are not performed on this screen However the SETUP MENU settings will be valid even if the storage operations are not performed When menu settings are made using SCENE FILE OFF the contents are stored in the unit at the t...

Page 77: ... of the unit in relation to the signal external sync signal input through the SYNC IN connector on the left side of the unit Rotating the sub carrier clockwise in relation to the external sync signal Increase the number Rotating the sub carrier anticlockwise in relation to the external sync signal Decrease the number Adjustment is not possible if the external sync signal is not input Possible valu...

Page 78: ... dial to align the cursor with the RESET item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The RESET OK message message appears in the lower section of the centre of the screen When the SHUTTER dial is pressed in the direction of the arrow once more the CAMERA MENU settings of the selected file are reset to the initial settings 5 Close the FILE MANAGE screen Turn the SHUTTER dial ...

Page 79: ... with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color PAGE BACK OPERAT I ON SCENE F I LE A SHUTTER STEP NONE 0 dB dB FAW GA I N L GA I N M 9 d B GA I N H 1 8 OFF SMOOTH TRANS LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB RESET OPERATE WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k ND POWER NG GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL VTR ...

Page 80: ...ods Setting the AUTO IRIS LEVEL switch of the camera See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83 ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT By setting the ZEBRA switch to ON oblique stripes zebra pattern can be displayed in the sections with a luminance level of 70 to 80 or sections with levels over 100 in the viewfinder The zebra pattern can be used as a reference for manual iris adjustment When adjustin...

Page 81: ...ration Set the SHUTTER item on the OPERATION MENU screen to VARIABLE Then move the SHUTTER knob upwards or downwards to change the shutter speed The speed is displayed on the viewfinder screen Compatible frequencies The variable scan function is compatible with scanning frequencies in the following range 60 1 to 2084 6 Hz This function is not compatible with slow speed computer monitors with a ver...

Page 82: ...about 33 dB LOLUX ON is displayed for about 2 seconds on the Status 0 or Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder Pressing the button again cancels the LOLUX mode LOLUX OFF is displayed for about 2 seconds n When the LOLUX function is in use the image definition on the screen will degrade to increase residual images but this is not a malfunction GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION Relationship between ...

Page 83: ...ULL AUTO indicator lights and FAS is displayed to the right in the viewfinder 2 Pressing the FULL AUTO button again cancels the FAS mode and turns the FULL AUTO indicator off n Automatic Setting Contents If you have been displaying the color bars the screen is switched automatically to the camera image The auto iris adjustment mode is entered even if the iris mode switch of the lens is set to manu...

Page 84: ...o change the color range recognized by the skin detail function perform the following operations Set the SKIN COLOR DET item to EXECUTE 1 Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with SKIN COLOR RANGE and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow a The area with the setting value starts blinking and the value can now be changed 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow...

Page 85: ...witch on the front section is pressed to the SKIN AREA side the color tone areas adjusted with Skin Detail are displayed in the viewfinder n Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen set the SKIN DTL DETECT item on the PROCESS menu to ON While the Skin Detail function operates the SD indicator is displayed on the Status 0 and Status 1 screen...

Page 86: ...indicator RF indicator Li indicator Remaining tape time display Remaining battery power display ALARM TALLY lamp 14 1 Troubleshooting Alarm Indicator on VCR Display Counter display Pc TAPE Li Remaining tape time Remaining battery power Symptom Improper cassette type Lights when the lithium battery for backup of time code generator and date time data is exhausted About 2 minutes before tape end The...

Page 87: ...G HEAD TAPE NEAR END TAPE END LOW BATTERY LOW BATTERY H M REMAIN E BATT E BATT LCD Display Alarm Indications Viewfinder WARNING Indicator TALLY Lamp Alarm Tone WARNING Lamp On Screen Display REC Lamp BATT Lamp DEW indicator SERVO indicator SYnc inh indicator RF indicator HEAd CLoG indicator Li indicator Remaining tape time In record mode only About 2 min before tape end Remaining battery power Exc...

Page 88: ...g warning messages will appear in the viewfinder VTR WARNING HEAD Lights in case of video head clogging Head clogging is detected and indicated during playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section VTR WARNING SERVO Lights in the case of drum servo trouble during recording VTR WARNING DEW Lights when condensation occurs in the unit VTR WARNING STOP Lights in case the unit st...

Page 89: ...00 Operation Red blinking Continuous Error code Automatically ejects the cassette It can be inserted again Error code plus AUTO OFF Automatically stops operation or ejects the cassette Auto OFF The GY DV500 does not accept any operation Red blinking Intermittent DEW Dew condensation inside the unit The GY DV500 does not accept any operation until the DEW indicator disappears from the display LIGHT...

Page 90: ...jected 5802 Tape beginning sensor error Operation stops All operations are rejected 7001 Drum rotation stopped Operation stops All operations are rejected Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON However the tape may be damaged depending on the situation Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent 7101 Capstan rotation sto...

Page 91: ...ectly in accordance with the type of battery in use If the menu item setting is incorrect set it correctly using the VCR setup menu item BATTERY TYPE Is the battery old Battery alarm is displayed and the GY DV500 enters the non operating mode even when a fully charged battery is used Cassette cannot be ejected after the power is turned ON The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient Check ...

Page 92: ...M BATT The unit can display the accumulated running time of the head drum as hour meter data on the counter display The hour meter can be displayed by selecting HM HOUR METER on the VCR Setup Menu Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance See page 7 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press the MENU button to display the VCR Setup Menu MENU lights in the display and the VCR Setup Menu s group menu...

Page 93: ... channel PCM audio 12 bit 32 kHz 2 channel PCM audio Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 48 kHz mode Wow flutter Below measurable limit Time Code System Time code signal Compliance with SMPTE standard n INPUT OUTPUT SIGNALS Video signal output 1 V p p 75 ohms BNC unbalanced composite output YC output Y 1 V p p 75 ohms unbalance C 0 286 V p p 75 ohms unbalance 4 pin Lens 12 pin connector Audio input...

Page 94: ...A A50 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit mm 14 3 Specifications Cont d AUTO WHITE SKIN AREA ACCU FOCUS TAKE VTR ZEBRA AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 ON OFF VF PUSH OPEN 124 302 26 5 243 LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB RESET OPERATE WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k ND POWER NG GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR SAVE STBY H M L BARS CAM AUTO KNEE PRST A B ON OFF CH 1 CH 2 A...

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Page 96: ...COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD is a registered trademark in Japan the U S A the U K and many other countries 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan SC96874 003 ...

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