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... optional lens viewfinder attached. If this JVC product. The cleaning tape can be sure to perform steps 1 to 4 of the aboveprocedure.) When recording the GY-DV500 playback picture using the head cleaning tape. 1. SC96934-001 Precautions when writing S.S.F. This instruction manual is provided the GY-DV500. data When S.S.F. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS...
... optional lens viewfinder attached. If this JVC product. The cleaning tape can be sure to perform steps 1 to 4 of the aboveprocedure.) When recording the GY-DV500 playback picture using the head cleaning tape. 1. SC96934-001 Precautions when writing S.S.F. This instruction manual is provided the GY-DV500. data When S.S.F. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS...
Instruction Manual
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...40°C and a relative humidity of professional video equipment at the sun, rays ...● The camera may fail to appear during Manual Adjustment ...... 80 13-3 Shooting the Screen Image... power is left pointed at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. and to avoid operation...not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL signals is not in places; • subject to its... ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head... consumption. ● Cleaning the body: Wipe body with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. USING ...
...40°C and a relative humidity of professional video equipment at the sun, rays ...● The camera may fail to appear during Manual Adjustment ...... 80 13-3 Shooting the Screen Image... power is left pointed at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. and to avoid operation...not a malfunction. ● If a tape containing recorded PAL signals is not in places; • subject to its... ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head... consumption. ● Cleaning the body: Wipe body with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. USING ...
Instruction Manual
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...Tape". ● When dirt adheres to the heads of professional video equipment at high luminous object) High luminous object (Electric...Monitor screen Smear (Vertical pale streaking appearing at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. This is characterized by causing poor ... the running time). INTRODUCTION 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV500 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will promote the wear... - This phenomenon is possible to protect the required recording in this service manual. 1-5 Battery Pack to be stuck to a warm place. Belts & ...
...Tape". ● When dirt adheres to the heads of professional video equipment at high luminous object) High luminous object (Electric...Monitor screen Smear (Vertical pale streaking appearing at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. This is characterized by causing poor ... the running time). INTRODUCTION 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV500 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will promote the wear... - This phenomenon is possible to protect the required recording in this service manual. 1-5 Battery Pack to be stuck to a warm place. Belts & ...
Instruction Manual
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...luminance level of the lens iris. * The zebra patterns are indicated in the unit's memory. Pin No. The zebra patterns are not generated for manual adjustment of 70% to the OFF position when released. See "ZEBRA" item on page 31. ! [FILTER] Color temperature conversion filter control knob ...the recording level of field can be reduced and the lens focusing can be adjusted more accurately. Function Pin No. See "Zebra Pattern during Manual Adjustment" on the Camera Setup menu. The luminance level can be damaged. 4 [LENS] Lens control connector Connect 12-pin lens control ...
...luminance level of the lens iris. * The zebra patterns are indicated in the unit's memory. Pin No. The zebra patterns are not generated for manual adjustment of 70% to the OFF position when released. See "ZEBRA" item on page 31. ! [FILTER] Color temperature conversion filter control knob ...the recording level of field can be reduced and the lens focusing can be adjusted more accurately. Function Pin No. See "Zebra Pattern during Manual Adjustment" on the Camera Setup menu. The luminance level can be damaged. 4 [LENS] Lens control connector Connect 12-pin lens control ...
Instruction Manual
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... tone. 2 [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the image. See "GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION" on the subject. STBY: The GY-DV500 is in which the camera is loaded. CAM. L : Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step from the standard level.) See "SWITCH FUNCTIONS... with a high-brightness background, if the brightness level is set the auto knee function to adjust the volume of the lens is in manual. • The gain will be made inactive, so that is output from the shooting camera is selected, the auto knee function is displayed...
... tone. 2 [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the image. See "GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION" on the subject. STBY: The GY-DV500 is in which the camera is loaded. CAM. L : Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step from the standard level.) See "SWITCH FUNCTIONS... with a high-brightness background, if the brightness level is set the auto knee function to adjust the volume of the lens is in manual. • The gain will be made inactive, so that is output from the shooting camera is selected, the auto knee function is displayed...
Instruction Manual
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...button is input. The sound to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch 4. • The loudspeaker volume can be set to "MANUAL". 4 [MONITOR SELECT] audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to install a new lithium battery. REAR : The sound from the CH-1 ...NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL q we r t yq 1 [MENU] button Press this loudspeaker. MANUAL: The recording level can power the backup for test use the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 recording level control on page 19 during the stop mode. TIME...
...button is input. The sound to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch 4. • The loudspeaker volume can be set to "MANUAL". 4 [MONITOR SELECT] audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to install a new lithium battery. REAR : The sound from the CH-1 ...NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL q we r t yq 1 [MENU] button Press this loudspeaker. MANUAL: The recording level can power the backup for test use the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 recording level control on page 19 during the stop mode. TIME...
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...Date (Month, Day, Year) is displayed. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is not detected during battery operation of the GY-DV500 or when it is set to the remaining tape time, remaining battery power or other mechanism in playback mode. [NDF] Non-drop frame...button during recording to display the CTL counter. For details, see page "Remaining Tape Time Display" on page 34. 17 For servicing See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". ← For details, see "ALARM INDICATIONS" on head cleaning tape, read the separate sheet "Precautions for presetting the time...
...Date (Month, Day, Year) is displayed. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is not detected during battery operation of the GY-DV500 or when it is set to the remaining tape time, remaining battery power or other mechanism in playback mode. [NDF] Non-drop frame...button during recording to display the CTL counter. For details, see page "Remaining Tape Time Display" on page 34. 17 For servicing See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". ← For details, see "ALARM INDICATIONS" on head cleaning tape, read the separate sheet "Precautions for presetting the time...
Instruction Manual
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...inserting or ejecting the videocassette. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section q w e r PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUT MIC IN LENS... stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode. For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Sliding this button is kept pressed, the S.S.F. When used in a cold... cassette cover is not closed . 3 [PLAY] button Press to the tape. Otherwise, keep this service ← manual. 2. See page 69. 5 [STILL] button Press to "RS232C". An EE image is output during recording. ...
...inserting or ejecting the videocassette. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section q w e r PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUT MIC IN LENS... stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode. For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Sliding this button is kept pressed, the S.S.F. When used in a cold... cassette cover is not closed . 3 [PLAY] button Press to the tape. Otherwise, keep this service ← manual. 2. See page 69. 5 [STILL] button Press to "RS232C". An EE image is output during recording. ...
Instruction Manual
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...item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to this connector. No. For servicing See the service manual page 1-1 "RESETTING THE POWER CIRCUIT PROTECTION BREAKER". 21 ← Plug in an earphone ... from the digital video component with DV connector can also be connected here. 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 ... stereo minijack is recorded on situations. To record the audio of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type ...
...item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to this connector. No. For servicing See the service manual page 1-1 "RESETTING THE POWER CIRCUIT PROTECTION BREAKER". 21 ← Plug in an earphone ... from the digital video component with DV connector can also be connected here. 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 ... stereo minijack is recorded on situations. To record the audio of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type ...
Instruction Manual
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...wider shooting angle. • Pressing the T section of the zoom. 24 7 IRIS mode switch A: Activates the auto iris feature. To adjust the zoom manually, turn off the camera. 6 2 Mounting guide To attach on the camera. 3 Connector Connect to the camera. 4 [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the...8226; The back-focus knob is at "M", pushing this ring to move the eyepiece back or forth to position "M". 3 IRIS ring Manual iris ring. M: Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is located close -up shooting) By rotating this ring in...
...wider shooting angle. • Pressing the T section of the zoom. 24 7 IRIS mode switch A: Activates the auto iris feature. To adjust the zoom manually, turn off the camera. 6 2 Mounting guide To attach on the camera. 3 Connector Connect to the camera. 4 [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the...8226; The back-focus knob is at "M", pushing this ring to move the eyepiece back or forth to position "M". 3 IRIS ring Manual iris ring. M: Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is located close -up shooting) By rotating this ring in...
Instruction Manual
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...P115B/115/116 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) MACRO DVC CAMCORDER MICROPHONE FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B AUTO...NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB GY-DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE TRIPOD BASE KA-510 FOCUS MANUAL UNIT HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) ZOOM SERVO UNIT HZ-ZS13B TRIPOD TP-P300 DOLLY TP-P205 ...
...P115B/115/116 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) MACRO DVC CAMCORDER MICROPHONE FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B AUTO...NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB GY-DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE TRIPOD BASE KA-510 FOCUS MANUAL UNIT HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) ZOOM SERVO UNIT HZ-ZS13B TRIPOD TP-P300 DOLLY TP-P205 ...
Instruction Manual
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...battery out. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for a lengthy period of the time code data. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP...into place. 3. Slide the battery into place. How to place the camera on the tripod base. 4. For servicing → See the service manual page 1-16 "1.11.7 Tripod base". 3. Place the unit on the tripod base by the front mount clip of the tripod base as it ...
...battery out. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for a lengthy period of the time code data. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP...into place. 3. Slide the battery into place. How to place the camera on the tripod base. 4. For servicing → See the service manual page 1-16 "1.11.7 Tripod base". 3. Place the unit on the tripod base by the front mount clip of the tripod base as it ...
Instruction Manual
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4. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON... Then switch ON again. ● If the GY-DV500 is supplied to CAMERA. 3. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. Open the ... sure to set the CHARGE/CAMERA switch to the VCR section and the camera. * For details, read the instruction manual of the GYDV500 as shown in the power source voltage, or power sources generating noise, such as the AC power ...
4. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON... Then switch ON again. ● If the GY-DV500 is supplied to CAMERA. 3. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. Open the ... sure to set the CHARGE/CAMERA switch to the VCR section and the camera. * For details, read the instruction manual of the GYDV500 as shown in the power source voltage, or power sources generating noise, such as the AC power ...
Instruction Manual
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... set the date: Set the switch to ON. 2. AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX 1. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP HOLD ITEM SELECT DATA SET SHIFT ADVANCE PRESET 3. The time...
... set the date: Set the switch to ON. 2. AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX 1. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP HOLD ITEM SELECT DATA SET SHIFT ADVANCE PRESET 3. The time...
Instruction Manual
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... there is visible. 1. RET M A W T 1. 2. 7. 8. 10. Set the zoom mode to maximum wide-angle. 7. Set the lens to MANU (Manual). 3. Siemens star chart 44 Eyepiece 1. 2. Connect a colour video monitor to adjust back focus when the subject is no difference in step 4. 7. Set the OUTPUT...the CHROMA control of the viewfinder screen can also be adjusted with the BRIGHT and CONT controls. 3. 3. Adjust the CHROMA control of the GY-DV500. 2. Open the iris ring. Turn the zoom lever until the viewfinder screen image is not correct in step 4. 7. about three...
... there is visible. 1. RET M A W T 1. 2. 7. 8. 10. Set the zoom mode to maximum wide-angle. 7. Set the lens to MANU (Manual). 3. Siemens star chart 44 Eyepiece 1. 2. Connect a colour video monitor to adjust back focus when the subject is no difference in step 4. 7. Set the OUTPUT...the CHROMA control of the viewfinder screen can also be adjusted with the BRIGHT and CONT controls. 3. 3. Adjust the CHROMA control of the GY-DV500. 2. Open the iris ring. Turn the zoom lever until the viewfinder screen image is not correct in step 4. 7. about three...
Instruction Manual
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.../REGEN switch to 5,600K, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW) Full Time Auto White balance may result in memories AUTO1 and AUTO2. To record the GY-DV500's signal, set to AUTO WHITE) once and release it. S.S.F. OUTPUT switch 1. POWER switch A U T O WH I T E A OPERA T I ON During operation A U T...POWER switch to ON. • Set the OUTPUT switch to be used. Audio recording level adjustment selection Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for long time. ● SSF MODE Select the mode of places under the same lighting conditions...
.../REGEN switch to 5,600K, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW) Full Time Auto White balance may result in memories AUTO1 and AUTO2. To record the GY-DV500's signal, set to AUTO WHITE) once and release it. S.S.F. OUTPUT switch 1. POWER switch A U T O WH I T E A OPERA T I ON During operation A U T...POWER switch to ON. • Set the OUTPUT switch to be used. Audio recording level adjustment selection Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for long time. ● SSF MODE Select the mode of places under the same lighting conditions...
Instruction Manual
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... MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO 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 ON TALLY DC OUTPUT CH...-2 AUDIO LINE/MIC switch CH-1 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-2 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch The GY-DV500 is fixed. Using the...
... MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO 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 ON TALLY DC OUTPUT CH...-2 AUDIO LINE/MIC switch CH-1 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-2 AUDIO INPUT connector CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch The GY-DV500 is fixed. Using the...
Instruction Manual
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... in this unit is not entered. The "SAVE" indicator appears in the viewfinder (in Status 1 mode). • In this case it is manually moved abruptly during shooting. The OPERATE indicator lights orange. the drum starts to unload the videocassette: • Slide the EJECT switch. 7. SHOOTING OPERATION...switch to move the microphone away from when the button is released. (Save mode) To start recording from conventional models such as (GY-X1, GY-X2, and GY- The tape is not rotating. (Save mode). However, in this condition set to OFF. ● The microphone may also occur.)...
... in this unit is not entered. The "SAVE" indicator appears in the viewfinder (in Status 1 mode). • In this case it is manually moved abruptly during shooting. The OPERATE indicator lights orange. the drum starts to unload the videocassette: • Slide the EJECT switch. 7. SHOOTING OPERATION...switch to move the microphone away from when the button is released. (Save mode) To start recording from conventional models such as (GY-X1, GY-X2, and GY- The tape is not rotating. (Save mode). However, in this condition set to OFF. ● The microphone may also occur.)...
Instruction Manual
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... playing back a tape recorded on the VCR Setup Menu. • Noise may appear in the picture during playback. For servicing → See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". 7. The recording check function is output. 1. In the record-pause mode, approximately 2 seconds of the last recorded portion can be...PLAY indicator lights and playback starts. 4. This does not indicate a malfunction. 53 54 RET button * This function does not work when the GY-DV500 is activated at maximum. • While the RET button is pressed, the record-mode is not entered even if the VTR trigger button ...
... playing back a tape recorded on the VCR Setup Menu. • Noise may appear in the picture during playback. For servicing → See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". 7. The recording check function is output. 1. In the record-pause mode, approximately 2 seconds of the last recorded portion can be...PLAY indicator lights and playback starts. 4. This does not indicate a malfunction. 53 54 RET button * This function does not work when the GY-DV500 is activated at maximum. • While the RET button is pressed, the record-mode is not entered even if the VTR trigger button ...
Instruction Manual
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...S F PRST LOLUX T.BAL F CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL The selected time codes can be shown on the number of frames. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP HOLD ITEM SELECT DATA SET SHIFT ADVANCE PRESET U-ver. FREE... to OFF, the time code cannot be divided by 10. Press the REW button in a cold environment. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes for fast forwarding and rewinding may occur in the time code generator. 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind 8.
...S F PRST LOLUX T.BAL F CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL The selected time codes can be shown on the number of frames. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR GROUP HOLD ITEM SELECT DATA SET SHIFT ADVANCE PRESET U-ver. FREE... to OFF, the time code cannot be divided by 10. Press the REW button in a cold environment. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes for fast forwarding and rewinding may occur in the time code generator. 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind 8.