Instruction Manual
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... a low humidity environment (10% RH to 35˚C). This instruction manual is located on the body. Retain this JVC product. The tape runs for 10 seconds at the most for periodical head cleaning. which is written to the end of...temperature (10˚C to 30% RH), head cleaning should be conducted at the beginning. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS TIME CODE OPERATION S.S.F. (Super...
... a low humidity environment (10% RH to 35˚C). This instruction manual is located on the body. Retain this JVC product. The tape runs for 10 seconds at the most for periodical head cleaning. which is written to the end of...temperature (10˚C to 30% RH), head cleaning should be conducted at the beginning. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS TIME CODE OPERATION S.S.F. (Super...
Instruction Manual
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...PAL, such as computer monitor screens. Copes with the range from 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz. ● Variable scan shutter for reproduction of DV... 10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function 61 10-3 Deleting S.S.F. POWER SUPPLY 4-1 AC Operation 35 4-2 Battery Pack Operation 35 • ...power, audio levels, VCR section setup menus, hour meter data, and a variety of warning indications. The playback sound can be monitored in viewfinder ● Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminating the need for extra illumination. ● LOLUX for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500...
...PAL, such as computer monitor screens. Copes with the range from 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz. ● Variable scan shutter for reproduction of DV... 10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function 61 10-3 Deleting S.S.F. POWER SUPPLY 4-1 AC Operation 35 4-2 Battery Pack Operation 35 • ...power, audio levels, VCR section setup menus, hour meter data, and a variety of warning indications. The playback sound can be monitored in viewfinder ● Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminating the need for extra illumination. ● LOLUX for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500...
Instruction Manual
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...JVC-authorized service agent. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the unit returns to reduce power...GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be avoided as this is not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL...camera, be locked while the pin of professional video equipment at the sun, rays may...Remove the videocassette before transporting it with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC ...POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500...
...JVC-authorized service agent. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the unit returns to reduce power...GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be avoided as this is not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL...camera, be locked while the pin of professional video equipment at the sun, rays may...Remove the videocassette before transporting it with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC ...POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500...
Instruction Manual
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...Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LEN BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), a ... AAP250 optional AC power adapter. The reference input level is identical to the voltage supplied to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500 enters the record mode. To record the audio of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent....
...Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LEN BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), a ... AAP250 optional AC power adapter. The reference input level is identical to the voltage supplied to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500 enters the record mode. To record the audio of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent....
Instruction Manual
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...the AA-P250. 4-2 Battery Pack Operation The GY-DV500 can be supplied through the DC INPUT connector. ● Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Attaching a ... battery pack into the battery case with the battery pack attached, a small amount of the GY-DV500 to OFF before replacing the battery pack. 35 36 AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY...
...the AA-P250. 4-2 Battery Pack Operation The GY-DV500 can be supplied through the DC INPUT connector. ● Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Attaching a ... battery pack into the battery case with the battery pack attached, a small amount of the GY-DV500 to OFF before replacing the battery pack. 35 36 AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY...
Instruction Manual
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... the operating environment, etc. Connect the connectors protruding from the GY-DV500 and replace it to the type of the battery pack with a cold environment. ● Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens is nearly finished. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER...
... the operating environment, etc. Connect the connectors protruding from the GY-DV500 and replace it to the type of the battery pack with a cold environment. ● Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens is nearly finished. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER...
Instruction Manual
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... cover is closed , the OPERATE LED lights up green and the unit is in POWER OFF mode. • Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. • The videocassette should be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV500 is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the Status 1 mode screen in... Switch on Back of the VTR switch as shown below. The power is then supplied to the unit. • Video image is output to start recording or before operating the unit. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still...
... cover is closed , the OPERATE LED lights up green and the unit is in POWER OFF mode. • Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. • The videocassette should be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV500 is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the Status 1 mode screen in... Switch on Back of the VTR switch as shown below. The power is then supplied to the unit. • Video image is output to start recording or before operating the unit. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still...
Instruction Manual
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... recording level control on the CH-2 channel. In this position when a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power supply is not connected, increasing the recording level could cause damage to MANUAL. 2. FOCUS G F F5 . 6 STBY CH1... SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR CH-1 AUDIO LINE/MIC switch EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V...CH-2 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch The GY-DV500 is provided with the connected microphone, specify the phantom microphone or other hand, two...
... recording level control on the CH-2 channel. In this position when a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48 V DC power supply is not connected, increasing the recording level could cause damage to MANUAL. 2. FOCUS G F F5 . 6 STBY CH1... SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR CH-1 AUDIO LINE/MIC switch EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V...CH-2 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch The GY-DV500 is provided with the connected microphone, specify the phantom microphone or other hand, two...
Instruction Manual
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...and insert the cassette correctly. This does not indicate a malfunction. • After the cassette cover is closed , the GY-DV500 will remain inoperative. • At the loading time and power switch set to on time, the built-in this case, it is set to open the cassette cover. • .... • Slowly close the cassette cover. • Use a videocassette marked MiniDV. • If the cassette cover is not closed , it is supplied to the "SAVE" position, pressing the VTR trigger button will emit a sound while operating. otherwise howling with the zoom lever and the focusing ring. ...
...and insert the cassette correctly. This does not indicate a malfunction. • After the cassette cover is closed , the GY-DV500 will remain inoperative. • At the loading time and power switch set to on time, the built-in this case, it is set to open the cassette cover. • .... • Slowly close the cassette cover. • Use a videocassette marked MiniDV. • If the cassette cover is not closed , it is supplied to the "SAVE" position, pressing the VTR trigger button will emit a sound while operating. otherwise howling with the zoom lever and the focusing ring. ...
Instruction Manual
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... this mode, SAVE mode is pressed immediately after being pressed, the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY-DV500 may also occur.) 8. If you end a recording by turning the POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the battery pack. ● Before recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting...
... this mode, SAVE mode is pressed immediately after being pressed, the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY-DV500 may also occur.) 8. If you end a recording by turning the POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the battery pack. ● Before recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting...
Instruction Manual
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...JVC-authorized service agent. Tape unloading impossible. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVCauthorized service agent. Operation stops. Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON. Capstan rotation stopped. However, the tape may be damaged depending on the status of the GY-DV500... are rejected. Operation stops. EJECT switch and then switch the power ON again. However, the tape may malfunction due to operate the GYDV500. Supply reel rotation error. Operation stops. Irregular tape winding when unloading....
...JVC-authorized service agent. Tape unloading impossible. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVCauthorized service agent. Operation stops. Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON. Capstan rotation stopped. However, the tape may be damaged depending on the status of the GY-DV500... are rejected. Operation stops. EJECT switch and then switch the power ON again. However, the tape may malfunction due to operate the GYDV500. Supply reel rotation error. Operation stops. Irregular tape winding when unloading....
Instruction Manual
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... display, and the VCR Setup Menu's group menu appears in the viewfinder and on this purpose. only) • When not connected via the DV connector, is shown only on the VCR Setup Menu. remedy the input sync signal. screen-display. shown on the counter display. 3. for this...METER) on the counter display. See page 7. Viewfinder Accumulated drum running time of the power supply may be possible to the MONITOR OUT or YC OUT connectors. (U-ver. The counter display shows "Hour". 4. 14. The GY-DV500 remains inoperative as long as on- • Time code data is not output to ...
... display, and the VCR Setup Menu's group menu appears in the viewfinder and on this purpose. only) • When not connected via the DV connector, is shown only on the VCR Setup Menu. remedy the input sync signal. screen-display. shown on the counter display. 3. for this...METER) on the counter display. See page 7. Viewfinder Accumulated drum running time of the power supply may be possible to the MONITOR OUT or YC OUT connectors. (U-ver. The counter display shows "Hour". 4. 14. The GY-DV500 remains inoperative as long as on- • Time code data is not output to ...
Instruction Manual
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...ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS TIME CODE OPERATION S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) ,,yy,,yy,,yy USINGEXTERNAL COMPONENTS SETUP MENU FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with... the optional lens viewfinder attached. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for purchasing this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. Before operating this JVC product...
...ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS TIME CODE OPERATION S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) ,,yy,,yy,,yy USINGEXTERNAL COMPONENTS SETUP MENU FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with... the optional lens viewfinder attached. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for purchasing this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. Before operating this JVC product...
Instruction Manual
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... 15 V DC. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage ...Supply voltage Make sure that the unit returns to turn OFF the setup level, please consult the person in charge of professional...power is left pointed at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for a long period ● Do not set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power...power cable during VCR playback in locations subjected to vibrations. ● Precautions for long hours in an upright position. If this is not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL...
... 15 V DC. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage ...Supply voltage Make sure that the unit returns to turn OFF the setup level, please consult the person in charge of professional...power is left pointed at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for a long period ● Do not set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power...power cable during VCR playback in locations subjected to vibrations. ● Precautions for long hours in an upright position. If this is not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL...
Instruction Manual
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...situations. This connector is used for input and output of this connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to the power supplied through this connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT to "IEEE1394". • To remote control the VCR with... from the monitoring loudspeaker is interrupted when an earphone is used to this connector. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT...
...situations. This connector is used for input and output of this connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to the power supplied through this connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT to "IEEE1394". • To remote control the VCR with... from the monitoring loudspeaker is interrupted when an earphone is used to this connector. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT...
Instruction Manual
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... before the connection is recorded on page 36. 21 CAUTION: When connecting a component that does not require +48 V power supply, make sure that the power consumption does not exceed the wattage rating. Battery holder lock release knob This knob is connected. LINE : Set to this...professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here. See "Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack" on the CH-2 audio channel. 2. MIC +48V ON: Set to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500...
... before the connection is recorded on page 36. 21 CAUTION: When connecting a component that does not require +48 V power supply, make sure that the power consumption does not exceed the wattage rating. Battery holder lock release knob This knob is connected. LINE : Set to this...professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here. See "Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack" on the CH-2 audio channel. 2. MIC +48V ON: Set to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500...
Instruction Manual
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...EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT Note: Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is necessary to OFF. Press the POWER switch of the GY-DV500 to the DC INPUT connector of power is consumed even if the POWER ...DC cable while operating with DC input after the DC power is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. When the AA-P250 is not going to CAMERA. 3. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is used up, set to OFF, connect the DC...
...EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT Note: Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is necessary to OFF. Press the POWER switch of the GY-DV500 to the DC INPUT connector of power is consumed even if the POWER ...DC cable while operating with DC input after the DC power is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. When the AA-P250 is not going to CAMERA. 3. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is used up, set to OFF, connect the DC...
Instruction Manual
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...Mount screw B 3. The battery cannot be attached properly if the guide pins are not inserted straight. 2. Secure the battery holder to the GY-DV500 with the four mount screws provided with display Guide pins Cassette cover side panel Guide holes (x3) Battery pack (Trimpack) Release lever LIGHT.... 2. Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the LCD display is located until it clicks. Anton-Bauer Battery holder 4. 4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack To use an Anton-Bauer battery pack (Propack 13/14, Trimpack 13/14...
...Mount screw B 3. The battery cannot be attached properly if the guide pins are not inserted straight. 2. Secure the battery holder to the GY-DV500 with the four mount screws provided with display Guide pins Cassette cover side panel Guide holes (x3) Battery pack (Trimpack) Release lever LIGHT.... 2. Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the LCD display is located until it clicks. Anton-Bauer Battery holder 4. 4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack To use an Anton-Bauer battery pack (Propack 13/14, Trimpack 13/14...
Instruction Manual
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... character indication (Status 0 or Status 1 mode) ● Alarm sound beeps After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued. Purchase a new battery pack. Recharging ● Recharge the battery pack after use ...viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous operating time is nearly finished. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO ...
... character indication (Status 0 or Status 1 mode) ● Alarm sound beeps After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued. Purchase a new battery pack. Recharging ● Recharge the battery pack after use ...viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous operating time is nearly finished. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO ...
Instruction Manual
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... section of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder. VTR switch POWER switch 1. Turn the POWER switch to ON. Ⅲ The power is then supplied to the unit. • Video image is output to start recording. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still...
... section of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder. VTR switch POWER switch 1. Turn the POWER switch to ON. Ⅲ The power is then supplied to the unit. • Video image is output to start recording. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still...