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...ensure the best possible performance. which is made from 100% recycled paper. This instruction manual is located on the body. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION ... 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. Before operating this JVC product. GY-DV500 Serial No. Model No.
...ensure the best possible performance. which is made from 100% recycled paper. This instruction manual is located on the body. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION ... 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. Before operating this JVC product. GY-DV500 Serial No. Model No.
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...subject moves in an operation-condition weight as low as you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500. Videocassettes which varies 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 ... is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Other use . Enables transfer of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio are recorded correctly. ● Recorded video and audio contents are for GY-DV500U. This unit is not possible. ...
...subject moves in an operation-condition weight as low as you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500. Videocassettes which varies 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 ... is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Other use . Enables transfer of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio are recorded correctly. ● Recorded video and audio contents are for GY-DV500U. This unit is not possible. ...
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...10 2-2 Right Side Section 12 2-3 Left Side Section 18 2-4 Top Section 19 2-5 Rear Section 20 2-6 Counter Display Contents 22 2-7 Lens (optional 23 2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional 24 2-9 Indications in Record-Pause Mode (Recording Check Function 53 8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback ...63 10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data 62 10-5 Writing S.S.F. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-1 Basic System 30 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional 31 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder 31 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided 32 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (optional 32 3-6 Attaching the...
...10 2-2 Right Side Section 12 2-3 Left Side Section 18 2-4 Top Section 19 2-5 Rear Section 20 2-6 Counter Display Contents 22 2-7 Lens (optional 23 2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional 24 2-9 Indications in Record-Pause Mode (Recording Check Function 53 8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback ...63 10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data 62 10-5 Writing S.S.F. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-1 Basic System 30 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional 31 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder 31 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided 32 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (optional 32 3-6 Attaching the...
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...RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape OTHERS 14. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA...86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Main Unit Configuration The GY-DV500 configuration is not inserted into the hole on a Computer...are engaged properly. ● When moving the GY-DV500 mounted on a tripod, any impact or vibration should be locked while the pin of Lens Iris 80 • Zebra Pattern Display during ...
...RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape OTHERS 14. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA...86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Main Unit Configuration The GY-DV500 configuration is not inserted into the hole on a Computer...are engaged properly. ● When moving the GY-DV500 mounted on a tripod, any impact or vibration should be locked while the pin of Lens Iris 80 • Zebra Pattern Display during ...
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Using the unit at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be -... playback. To prevent deformation of the unit's video output is played back, the GY-DV500 automatically enters the STOP mode. Holding the lens or viewfinder may occur. In addition, salt and sand may also be used near...use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of professional video equipment at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in a parked car ...
Using the unit at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be -... playback. To prevent deformation of the unit's video output is played back, the GY-DV500 automatically enters the STOP mode. Holding the lens or viewfinder may occur. In addition, salt and sand may also be used near...use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of professional video equipment at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in a parked car ...
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...tape has been used repeatedly, it is not performed periodically, a type of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Replace as routine maintenance. Therefore, the above data should be...indication appears, please stop the recording. For consultations related to the heads of the GY-DV500, the following mechanical parts according to REC. Do not continue to use ... method. To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical parts using the RET button on the lens section. • "RF" appears on the display panel. • "HEAD CLOG" appears...
...tape has been used repeatedly, it is not performed periodically, a type of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Replace as routine maintenance. Therefore, the above data should be...indication appears, please stop the recording. For consultations related to the heads of the GY-DV500, the following mechanical parts according to REC. Do not continue to use ... method. To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the mechanical parts using the RET button on the lens section. • "RF" appears on the display panel. • "HEAD CLOG" appears...
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..." item on page 45. 10 Pin No. 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 control, set the AUDIO INPUT switches...the ADVANCED PROCESS MENU are not generated for camera microphone. • When the camera microphone to be damaged. 4 [LENS] Lens control connector Connect 12-pin lens control cable from the viewfinder here. 3 [MIC IN] Microphone input connector (XLR 3-pin) Balanced 3-pin connector for ...
..." item on page 45. 10 Pin No. 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 control, set the AUDIO INPUT switches...the ADVANCED PROCESS MENU are not generated for camera microphone. • When the camera microphone to be damaged. 4 [LENS] Lens control connector Connect 12-pin lens control cable from the viewfinder here. 3 [MIC IN] Microphone input connector (XLR 3-pin) Balanced 3-pin connector for ...
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...is activated here, flicker may appear on the screen depending on page 42. 11 2. To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and then turn the ring anticlockwise to open for IN point and OUT ...point or CUE point in the lower position, the lens iris will be forced to release lens. Function on" page 60. 0 Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring clockwise until ...firm. See "Attaching the Zoom Lens" on page 31. ! [FILTER] Color temperature conversion filter control knob This knob changes...
...is activated here, flicker may appear on the screen depending on page 42. 11 2. To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and then turn the ring anticlockwise to open for IN point and OUT ...point or CUE point in the lower position, the lens iris will be forced to release lens. Function on" page 60. 0 Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring clockwise until ...firm. See "Attaching the Zoom Lens" on page 31. ! [FILTER] Color temperature conversion filter control knob This knob changes...
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... of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. The shutter speed will be shot. To change the setting. See "How to the minimum of 1/240 of the lens is enhanced. Turn this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone. 2 [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the dark section...
... of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. The shutter speed will be shot. To change the setting. See "How to the minimum of 1/240 of the lens is enhanced. Turn this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone. 2 [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the dark section...
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... an error code when an abnormal condition occurs with the 4 COUNTER switch. • Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV500 is in the VCR setup menu mode by pressing the HOLD button in the time code setting block. The unit rejects all operations... Tape". Ⅲ [Li] Lithium battery indicator Lights and indicates the necessity of the indicators lights according to Replace Backup Lithium Batteries" on the lens section. "DF" is clogged. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) @ Tape transport direction indicators REV FWD One of replacement...
... an error code when an abnormal condition occurs with the 4 COUNTER switch. • Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV500 is in the VCR setup menu mode by pressing the HOLD button in the time code setting block. The unit rejects all operations... Tape". Ⅲ [Li] Lithium battery indicator Lights and indicates the necessity of the indicators lights according to Replace Backup Lithium Batteries" on the lens section. "DF" is clogged. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) @ Tape transport direction indicators REV FWD One of replacement...
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...JVC dealer. Note: • When a cable is connected to the IEEE1394 signal's EE image. 3 [Y/C OUT] connector (4P) Separate YC video signal output connector. 4 [LINE OUT CH-1/CH-2] connector (RCA) Output connector for a few seconds. Memo: • The camera cannot be controlled externally. 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 i u y t 1 Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on...
...JVC dealer. Note: • When a cable is connected to the IEEE1394 signal's EE image. 3 [Y/C OUT] connector (4P) Separate YC video signal output connector. 4 [LINE OUT CH-1/CH-2] connector (RCA) Output connector for a few seconds. Memo: • The camera cannot be controlled externally. 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 i u y t 1 Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on...
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...to input the VCR control signal from the digital video component with DV connector. • To record the DV signal from 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 LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LENS BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), ...
...to input the VCR control signal from the digital video component with DV connector. • To record the DV signal from 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 LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LENS BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), ...
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..., be sure to return the macro focusing ring to S. • Pressing the W section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle. • Pressing the T section of this button is the manual zoom ring equipped with the screw knob after... iris feature, set the focus ring 1 to the infinite position and the zoom ring 2 to position "M". 3 IRIS ring Manual iris ring. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-7 Lens (optional) [S14 x 7.3B12] ew q RET M A W T r !0 t y ui o !4 MACRO 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. !1 !2 !3 2 ZOOM lever/ring This is ...
..., be sure to return the macro focusing ring to S. • Pressing the W section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle. • Pressing the T section of this button is the manual zoom ring equipped with the screw knob after... iris feature, set the focus ring 1 to the infinite position and the zoom ring 2 to position "M". 3 IRIS ring Manual iris ring. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-7 Lens (optional) [S14 x 7.3B12] ew q RET M A W T r !0 t y ui o !4 MACRO 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. !1 !2 !3 2 ZOOM lever/ring This is ...
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..."F NO.DISPLAY" on the Status 0 screen, this screen is not available while this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining tape, voltage and lens F-number. Event display is displayed. 2. Display position Display 8 (Example) CH1 CH2 9 STBY SAVE STOP REC FF REW EJECT 0 (Example) <... 60 (Example) 12: 34: 56: 20 A (Example) 12.4V Function Shows the input level of the connected lens. VCR in reverse search mode Remaining tape indication (displayed in particular, the indication may show smaller value than the actual one. At the...
..."F NO.DISPLAY" on the Status 0 screen, this screen is not available while this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining tape, voltage and lens F-number. Event display is displayed. 2. Display position Display 8 (Example) CH1 CH2 9 STBY SAVE STOP REC FF REW EJECT 0 (Example) <... 60 (Example) 12: 34: 56: 20 A (Example) 12.4V Function Shows the input level of the connected lens. VCR in reverse search mode Remaining tape indication (displayed in particular, the indication may show smaller value than the actual one. At the...
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...BATTERY NP-1B TYPE BATTERY NP-1B TYPE BATTERY CHARGER 1.5" VIEW FINDER VF-P115B VF-P116 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 ... GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL 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-...
...BATTERY NP-1B TYPE BATTERY NP-1B TYPE BATTERY CHARGER 1.5" VIEW FINDER VF-P115B VF-P116 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 ... GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL 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-...
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... with the camera's viewfinder mount base and attach the viewfinder. 4. Hole Pin Mount ring When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Connector 1. Tighten the stopper screw. 5. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Tighten the mount ring. Incomplete tightening may result in the... the mounting procedure. 31 Stopper screw 3. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. 2. Align the mounting guide with the hole in the lens dropping off or disturbed back focus. Connect the cable connector. 3. 3. CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Connect the...
... with the camera's viewfinder mount base and attach the viewfinder. 4. Hole Pin Mount ring When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Connector 1. Tighten the stopper screw. 5. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Tighten the mount ring. Incomplete tightening may result in the... the mounting procedure. 31 Stopper screw 3. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. 2. Align the mounting guide with the hole in the lens dropping off or disturbed back focus. Connect the cable connector. 3. 3. CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Connect the...
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..."LOW BATTERY" 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 nearly finished. Operating Time with a cold environment. ● Operating time is reduced ...when the power zoom lens is not in reduced battery capacity. ● If the battery capacity is reduced by the remaining battery power indication. See page 22...
..."LOW BATTERY" 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 nearly finished. Operating Time with a cold environment. ● Operating time is reduced ...when the power zoom lens is not in reduced battery capacity. ● If the battery capacity is reduced by the remaining battery power indication. See page 22...
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... adapter (AA- AUTO IRIS switch; The L position is not used, connect DC power to STBY. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings 3. WHT. Set the lens' iris mode switch to NORMAL. Choose the proper color temperature conversion filter. D. POWER ON 1 First place a charged battery pack in the battery case on the...
... adapter (AA- AUTO IRIS switch; The L position is not used, connect DC power to STBY. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings 3. WHT. Set the lens' iris mode switch to NORMAL. Choose the proper color temperature conversion filter. D. POWER ON 1 First place a charged battery pack in the battery case on the...
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...color bars 3 and 0, 5 and B. 6. Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUTPUT MIC IN LENS 2. Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the viewfinder screen can be adjusted with the BRIGHT and CONT controls. 3. ... adjustment When the ambient brightness changes, etc., the brightness and contrast of the GY-DV500. 2. CONT BRIGHT 6-3 External Monitor Adjustment PUSH Colour video monitor 1. Adjust the CHROMA control of the viewfinder. 2. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 3.~8. Set the monitor's BLUE CHECK function to output the color bar signal...
...color bars 3 and 0, 5 and B. 6. Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUTPUT MIC IN LENS 2. Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the viewfinder screen can be adjusted with the BRIGHT and CONT controls. 3. ... adjustment When the ambient brightness changes, etc., the brightness and contrast of the GY-DV500. 2. CONT BRIGHT 6-3 External Monitor Adjustment PUSH Colour video monitor 1. Adjust the CHROMA control of the viewfinder. 2. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 3.~8. Set the monitor's BLUE CHECK function to output the color bar signal...
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... back focus ring retaining knob. 8. It is at the maximum telephoto position. 5. The optimal subject for this when the lens is attached for fine adjustment until the lens is easier to M (Manual). 2. Siemens star chart 44 Open the iris ring. Bring the subject into focus. 6. ...SHOOTING 6-4 Back Focus Adjustment 3. 4. 6. 5. about three times for the first time or when focusing is a Siemens star chart. 1. Set the lens to perform this adjustment is not correct in the above step 3. Adjust the viewfinder for the best possible focus. 9. View the same subject and adjust...
... back focus ring retaining knob. 8. It is at the maximum telephoto position. 5. The optimal subject for this when the lens is attached for fine adjustment until the lens is easier to M (Manual). 2. Siemens star chart 44 Open the iris ring. Bring the subject into focus. 6. ...SHOOTING 6-4 Back Focus Adjustment 3. 4. 6. 5. about three times for the first time or when focusing is a Siemens star chart. 1. Set the lens to perform this adjustment is not correct in the above step 3. Adjust the viewfinder for the best possible focus. 9. View the same subject and adjust...