JVC Streamcorder GY-DV300E, Quick Manual

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Lightweight ergonomic design
This handheld camcorder weighs only 1.4 kg giving the flexibility and
mobility needed for any type of application. The ergonomic design makes
operation easier, allowing rapid reaction shooting in any
situation. All the main controls are clustered on
the outside of the camera within
easy reach. Controls are shaped
differently, allowing easy
identification by touch alone. An
optional shoulder adapter is available,
allowing the camcorder to be supported
firmly on the shoulder to
stabilise shooting.
Versatile, user-friendly design with professional functions
2.5-inch LCD
display
The 200,000-pixel 2.5"
colour TFT LCD monitor
provides a high-resolution
440 TVL image during
shooting or instant replay.
It has adjustable peaking
and zebras. Time, status,
mode, and other information
is also displayed. The
monitor tilts up 180
°
for high-
angled overhead shooting and
tilts down 90
°
for low-angle
shots.
Easy set-up and control via clear and logical
menu screens
The convenient menu system allows rapid, easy set-up via the camcorder's
own LCD display or viewfinder, or via an external monitor.
System 1/2 menu
MIC1 INPUT SEL: Selects the built-in microphone or the MIC1
input connector as the audio source.
WIND CUT MIC: Eliminates wind noise picked up by the built-
in microphone or the MIC1/2 input connector.
+48 V MIC1/2 : Supplies 48 V phantom power to the
microphone connected to MIC1 or MIC2
inputs.
AUDIO MODE: Selects 32 kHz or 48 kHz audio sampling
frequency.
REC MODE: Sets the recording speed to SP or LP.
LONG PAUSE TIME: Sets the maximum Pause/Still duration to 3
minutes or 30 minutes. After the set time
has elapsed, the tape mechanism goes to
the Standby mode.
FADER: Enables fade from black when recording
starts.
TALLY: Lights the tally lamp during recording.
HANDLE ZOOM Sets the zoom speed for the camera handle
SPEED: control only. Three speeds are available.
DATE REC: Sets Time & Date recording modes.
ASPECT: Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3, 16:9 (letterbox),
CAMERA menu
MASTER BLACK: Sets the pedestal level.
DETAIL: Sets the thickness of the detail contour lines.
DTL. VH BALANCE: Emphasises vertical or horizontal contour.
V. RESOLUTION:
Adjusts the vertical resolution.
AUTO KNEE: Activates auto knee to obtain balanced
intensity.
BLACK: Adjusts the amount of detail in the blacks.
COLOR MATRIX: Sets the colour matrix to improve colour
reproduction.
GAMMA: Selects an S-shaped gamma curve to
produce film-like colour gradations.
OPERATION menu
AE: Activates the auto exposure function (Gain:
ALC, shutter: EEI, iris: auto iris).
IRIS: Sets the iris mode to the Auto or Manual
mode.
SHUTTER: Sets the shutter speed to fixed steps values
or to variable scan mode.
WHITE BALANCE: Sets the white balance to the Auto or Manual
mode.
OIS: Activates the optical image stabilizer.
CH1/2 AUDIO LEVEL: Selects the Auto or Manual mode for
audio recording level adjustment.
0.44-inch LCD colour viewfinder
The high-resolution viewfinder shows the subject in full colour, making it
easy to locate and compose the subject with the LCD panel still closed.
Because the angle of the viewfinder can be adjusted, it is easy to
follow a moving subject. For low-angle shooting, the
viewfinder can be raised up by 70
°
.
MIC1 INPUT SEL XLR
WIND CUT MIC1 OFF
WIND CUT MIC2 OFF
+48V MIC1 OFF
+48V MIC2 OFF
AUDIO MODE 48K
REC MODE SP
LONG PAUSE TIME 3MIN
SYSTEM[1/2]
FADER OFF
TALLY ON
HANDLE ZOOM SPEED FAST
DATE REC CAM
ASPECT 4:3
NET REMOTE ON
SYSTEM[2/2]
MASTER BLACK NORMAL
DETAIL NORMAL
DTL.VH BALANCE MID
V.RESOLUTION NORMAL
AUTO KNEE ON
BLACK NORMAL
COLOR MATRIX ON
GAMMA CINEMA
CAMERA[A]
AE OFF
IRIS AUTO
SHUTTER STEP
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
OIS ON
CH1 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO
CH2 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO
OPERATION[A]
System menu (1)
System menu (2)
Camera menu
Operation menu
DV (IEEE 1394)
connector
This allows transfer of a
high-quality
compressed digital
motion-picture
signal to a
computer, D-9
decks, a non-linear
editing system or to
another DV recorder.
(Input/Output for
GY-DV301E, Output
only for GY-DV300E)
Continuous recording mode
When the GY-DV301E/GY-DV300E is
connected to a BR-DV600EA recorder
via the DV connector, the BR-DV600EA
will start recording 5 minutes before the
tape in the camcorder comes to its
end. This allows continuous shooting
for extended periods, without any interruption.
Long-time battery recording
The low power consumption design and the BN-V428U high capacity
battery mean that the camcorder can be operated for up to 84 minutes (with
VF ON). Furthermore, since these batteries are commonly used in
consumer camcorders, they are readily available to purchase.
Battery pack
BN-V428U
Continuous operation time for GY-DV301E/GY-DV300E 120 min.*
Continuous operation time for GY-DV301E/GY-KA-DV300U 84 min.*
* May differ according to how it is operated.
Time/date recording
Time and date can be recorded on the tape. Time and date can even be
recorded over the built-in colour bar output (4:3 mode only).
Other features
m
Zebra pattern (4-step)
m
Built-in colour bar
m
Variable scan shutter
m
XLR microphone connector x 2
m
1/32 ND filter
m
Fade to black function
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