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... this camcorder. ● The transient section between scenes recorded on other equipment provided with DV connector, such as approximately 5 kg including lens, viewfinder, battery, and cassette. ● DV high-quality digital format The 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital processing of CUE points. ● 1/2" bayonet type lens ● Camera output, VCR playback output (composite/YC) possible ● External sync input connector ● Built-in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be used with...
... this camcorder. ● The transient section between scenes recorded on other equipment provided with DV connector, such as approximately 5 kg including lens, viewfinder, battery, and cassette. ● DV high-quality digital format The 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital processing of CUE points. ● 1/2" bayonet type lens ● Camera output, VCR playback output (composite/YC) possible ● External sync input connector ● Built-in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be used with...
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... and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries .. 34 4. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback Procedure 54 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind 55 8-3 Search 55 APPLICATION 9. Function 60 10-2 How to Tape 63 10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data 62 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. SHOOTING 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 Viewfinder 25 • Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder ....... 25 • Viewfinder Screen Display 25 PREPARATIONS 3. POWER SUPPLY 4-1 AC Operation 35...
... and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries .. 34 4. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback Procedure 54 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind 55 8-3 Search 55 APPLICATION 9. Function 60 10-2 How to Tape 63 10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data 62 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. SHOOTING 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 Viewfinder 25 • Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder ....... 25 • Viewfinder Screen Display 25 PREPARATIONS 3. POWER SUPPLY 4-1 AC Operation 35...
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... of professional video equipment at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cable during recording, the tuner could pick up noise. ● Avoid using it in damage. 7 1. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near a cooking stove; • subject to turn OFF the setup level...
... of professional video equipment at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cable during recording, the tuner could pick up noise. ● Avoid using it in damage. 7 1. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near a cooking stove; • subject to turn OFF the setup level...
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... accumulated running time of failure. However, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is used upside down. ● Avoid storing a videocassette with the hour meter display (which penetrates the inside of professional video equipment at high levels. For instructions on how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions for its use a head cleaning tape to maintain the video and audio quality at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of...
... accumulated running time of failure. However, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is used upside down. ● Avoid storing a videocassette with the hour meter display (which penetrates the inside of professional video equipment at high levels. For instructions on how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions for its use a head cleaning tape to maintain the video and audio quality at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of...
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... video levels with this control, set the CAM MIC 48V item on the lens section.) 7 [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1] CH-1 recording level control Adjusts the recording level of the image. • Setting this button. (It is 70% - 80%. Pin No. See page 77. • When using a microphone other type of 70% to "ENABLE". Function 1 RET switch 7 IRIS position 2 VCR trigger 8 IRIS A/R INPUT 3 GND 9 EXTENDER position 4 Lens AUTO/MANU control 10 ZOOM position 5 IRIS control 11 - 6 +12V DC 12 - 5 [ZEBRA] Switch When this switch...
... video levels with this control, set the CAM MIC 48V item on the lens section.) 7 [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1] CH-1 recording level control Adjusts the recording level of the image. • Setting this button. (It is 70% - 80%. Pin No. See page 77. • When using a microphone other type of 70% to "ENABLE". Function 1 RET switch 7 IRIS position 2 VCR trigger 8 IRIS A/R INPUT 3 GND 9 EXTENDER position 4 Lens AUTO/MANU control 10 ZOOM position 5 IRIS control 11 - 6 +12V DC 12 - 5 [ZEBRA] Switch When this switch...
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.... CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] 8 [AUTO IRIS] Auto iris level switch This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the landscape out through a window. • When shooting a human being in the record-pause mode deletes the S.S.F. When a recordable videocassette is shot, the auto knee function may change the brightness of the GY-DV500 when the power is turned ON and a videocassette is not available. CAM...
.... CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] 8 [AUTO IRIS] Auto iris level switch This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the landscape out through a window. • When shooting a human being in the record-pause mode deletes the S.S.F. When a recordable videocassette is shot, the auto knee function may change the brightness of the GY-DV500 when the power is turned ON and a videocassette is not available. CAM...
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... switch is used to "MANUAL". The recording level does not increase when the input level is low. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [Audio Setting Section] 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 ON KNEE OFF AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET...
... switch is used to "MANUAL". The recording level does not increase when the input level is low. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [Audio Setting Section] 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 ON KNEE OFF AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET...
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...] switch Toggles the time code generator mode between scenes. 9 Lithium Battery Installation Compartment Install a lithium battery (CR2032) in the preset memory. The GY-DV500 is recommended to be set . Pressing this button during recording. The presently displayed data is used to select the menu item. 4 [ADVANCE/SELECT] button • During presetting of time code or user's bit, press to select the value of time code or user's bit, press to save the data in the LCD display lights and...
...] switch Toggles the time code generator mode between scenes. 9 Lithium Battery Installation Compartment Install a lithium battery (CR2032) in the preset memory. The GY-DV500 is recommended to be set . Pressing this button during recording. The presently displayed data is used to select the menu item. 4 [ADVANCE/SELECT] button • During presetting of time code or user's bit, press to select the value of time code or user's bit, press to save the data in the LCD display lights and...
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...". 3 [LIGHT] switch Turns the illumination of time codes or presetting the user's bit. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to "TC".) Date (Month, Day, Year) is displayed. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to the video signal during ejection or tape loading. ! [REMAIN] indicator The remaining tape time (minutes and seconds) is set to "CLOCK".) 16 See "VCR Setup Menu Contents" on pages 86. 2 [RESET] button •...
...". 3 [LIGHT] switch Turns the illumination of time codes or presetting the user's bit. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to "TC".) Date (Month, Day, Year) is displayed. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to the video signal during ejection or tape loading. ! [REMAIN] indicator The remaining tape time (minutes and seconds) is set to "CLOCK".) 16 See "VCR Setup Menu Contents" on pages 86. 2 [RESET] button •...
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... video image continues. Note: • When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector, the VCR operation mode will take place at the time of the section opens this connector, the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT must be inserted or removed from the unit. Synchronization with a VCR playback signal. • When the power is switched ON while an external sync signal is input, the screen moves in the viewfinder. 8 Microphone...
... video image continues. Note: • When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector, the VCR operation mode will take place at the time of the section opens this connector, the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT must be inserted or removed from the unit. Synchronization with a VCR playback signal. • When the power is switched ON while an external sync signal is input, the screen moves in the viewfinder. 8 Microphone...
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...-2 AUDIO INPUT switch 8 on the CH-2 audio channel. The reference input level is +4 dBs. To record the audio of 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 page 68. 8 [CH-1 AUDIO IN LINE/MIC] CH-1 AUDIO select switch Selects the audio signal input to audio equipment, etc. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. • Use the VCR Setup Menu...
...-2 AUDIO INPUT switch 8 on the CH-2 audio channel. The reference input level is +4 dBs. To record the audio of 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 page 68. 8 [CH-1 AUDIO IN LINE/MIC] CH-1 AUDIO select switch Selects the audio signal input to audio equipment, etc. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. • Use the VCR Setup Menu...
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... can be displayed. • User's bit : Hexadecimal number from the VCR Setup Menu. It can be displayed. Running mode is fixed as a warning when remaining tape time is equivalent to F is used when setting the setup menus. VCR Setup Menu setting display This display is displayed in record and play modes. • Example: 30 minutes of information. 1. Error code/Alarm display The error code or alarm indicator is displayed. • Press the MENU button to switch to "CLOCK", the date and time are displayed. Tape counter display CTL...
... can be displayed. • User's bit : Hexadecimal number from the VCR Setup Menu. It can be displayed. Running mode is fixed as a warning when remaining tape time is equivalent to F is used when setting the setup menus. VCR Setup Menu setting display This display is displayed in record and play modes. • Example: 30 minutes of information. 1. Error code/Alarm display The error code or alarm indicator is displayed. • Press the MENU button to switch to "CLOCK", the date and time are displayed. Tape counter display CTL...
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... the connected lens. At the beginning of the tape, in 0.1 V steps) B OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, Shows the F-number of memorized scenes ● Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Voltage indication (displayed in particular, the indication may not be selected using the VF DISPLAY menu screen. See "AUDIO DISPLAY" on page 72. Indication Indication Contents SCENE FILE A, B, OFF WHITE BAL A, B, PRESET, FAW FILTER 3.2K, 5.6K, 5.6K+ND SHUTTER...
... the connected lens. At the beginning of the tape, in 0.1 V steps) B OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, Shows the F-number of memorized scenes ● Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Voltage indication (displayed in particular, the indication may not be selected using the VF DISPLAY menu screen. See "AUDIO DISPLAY" on page 72. Indication Indication Contents SCENE FILE A, B, OFF WHITE BAL A, B, PRESET, FAW FILTER 3.2K, 5.6K, 5.6K+ND SHUTTER...
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... PAUSE TIME Select the time (in the unit's memory. See "S.S.F. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 Switch Settings of the audio signal are cut. 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 Ⅲ Audio input signal selection Use the AUDIO INPUT switch to "CAMERA". ● LOW CUT IN For each audio channel. See page 48. Ⅲ VCR Setup Menu setting ● REMOTE SELECT...
... PAUSE TIME Select the time (in the unit's memory. See "S.S.F. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 Switch Settings of the audio signal are cut. 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 Ⅲ Audio input signal selection Use the AUDIO INPUT switch to "CAMERA". ● LOW CUT IN For each audio channel. See page 48. Ⅲ VCR Setup Menu setting ● REMOTE SELECT...
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... only affects the CH-1 channel sound. Rotate the recording level control corresponding to the audio input to be adjusted using the CH1 recording level control on the side. 3 When a loud sound is set to MANUAL: Recording level can be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode. • When set the LINE/ MIC switch to lower the recording level. When the microphone is in the record, record-pause or stop mode. 1. Manual Adjustment of the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE. Level meter CH 1 CH 2 40 30...
... only affects the CH-1 channel sound. Rotate the recording level control corresponding to the audio input to be adjusted using the CH1 recording level control on the side. 3 When a loud sound is set to MANUAL: Recording level can be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode. • When set the LINE/ MIC switch to lower the recording level. When the microphone is in the record, record-pause or stop mode. 1. Manual Adjustment of the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE. Level meter CH 1 CH 2 40 30...
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...: Time codes are shown on the display. UB: User's bit data of time codes are dropped and the actual time shift is internally set to be recorded onto the tape can be divided by 10. In the play or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user's bits are displayed. Frame ALARM MONITOR OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH 1 CH 2 40 30 20 32k 48k AUD LOCK SP MENU REMAIN H OVER AUTO...
...: Time codes are shown on the display. UB: User's bit data of time codes are dropped and the actual time shift is internally set to be recorded onto the tape can be divided by 10. In the play or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user's bits are displayed. Frame ALARM MONITOR OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH 1 CH 2 40 30 20 32k 48k AUD LOCK SP MENU REMAIN H OVER AUTO...
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... 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 Setting Ⅲ Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT to "TC". See page 69. Ⅲ Set the counter display to show time codes or user's bit data. Ⅲ Set the PRESET/REGEN switch to REGEN. • The time code run mode becomes unrelated to the user's bit data recorded on the tape. 58 TIME CODE OPERATION 9-3 Recording Time Codes...
... 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 Setting Ⅲ Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT to "TC". See page 69. Ⅲ Set the counter display to show time codes or user's bit data. Ⅲ Set the PRESET/REGEN switch to REGEN. • The time code run mode becomes unrelated to the user's bit data recorded on the tape. 58 TIME CODE OPERATION 9-3 Recording Time Codes...
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... - - DISPLAY Function, Operation Variation Range Initial Setting Selects whether or not the F-number of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed. 70-80 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 90%. SAFETY ZONE Selects the safety zone setting. See "Safety Zone" on the Status 1 ON ON DISPLAY screen. TIME CODE is displayed. * The time code is displayed even if the VCR Setup Menu...
... - - DISPLAY Function, Operation Variation Range Initial Setting Selects whether or not the F-number of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed. 70-80 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 90%. SAFETY ZONE Selects the safety zone setting. See "Safety Zone" on the Status 1 ON ON DISPLAY screen. TIME CODE is displayed. * The time code is displayed even if the VCR Setup Menu...
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... displays the result in charge of professional video equipment at this time, indications may also appear on the status of the GY-DV500 at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. The GY-DV500 does not accept any operation. blinking Red, blinking Continuous Intermittent "Error code" "Error code" plus "AUTO OFF" "DEW " GY-DV500 Operation • Automatically ejects the cassette. If the same problem occurs again after a few minutes. 89 The GY-DV500 is a microcomputer-controlled...
... displays the result in charge of professional video equipment at this time, indications may also appear on the status of the GY-DV500 at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. The GY-DV500 does not accept any operation. blinking Red, blinking Continuous Intermittent "Error code" "Error code" plus "AUTO OFF" "DEW " GY-DV500 Operation • Automatically ejects the cassette. If the same problem occurs again after a few minutes. 89 The GY-DV500 is a microcomputer-controlled...
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... change the recording doesn't change the recording level of the level of the power supply may not be used for this recorded on cassette set to REC? Time code data is not shown as the cassette door is used. • The VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE may be ejected after being turned OFF? Battery alarm is displayed and the GYDV500 enters the non-operating mode even when a fully charged battery is open ? Viewfinder image looks dark or unclear. • Adjust...
... change the recording doesn't change the recording level of the level of the power supply may not be used for this recorded on cassette set to REC? Time code data is not shown as the cassette door is used. • The VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE may be ejected after being turned OFF? Battery alarm is displayed and the GYDV500 enters the non-operating mode even when a fully charged battery is open ? Viewfinder image looks dark or unclear. • Adjust...