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...is made from 100% recycled paper. This instruction manual is located on the body. Thank you for future reference. GY-DV500 Serial No. SC96874-003 For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM ... 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. Model No. Retain this information for purchasing this unit, please read the instructions carefully...
...is made from 100% recycled paper. This instruction manual is located on the body. Thank you for future reference. GY-DV500 Serial No. SC96874-003 For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM ... 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. Model No. Retain this information for purchasing this unit, please read the instructions carefully...
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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. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11-1...-1 Troubleshooting 86 • Alarm Indications 86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. 11. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-1 Full...Brightness) Adjustment 80 • Adjustment of Lens Iris 80 • Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment ...... 80 13-3 Shooting the Screen Image on a tripod, any impact or vibration should...
...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. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11-1...-1 Troubleshooting 86 • Alarm Indications 86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. 11. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-1 Full...Brightness) Adjustment 80 • Adjustment of Lens Iris 80 • Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment ...... 80 13-3 Shooting the Screen Image on a tripod, any impact or vibration should...
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... the image. • Setting this control, set the CAM MIC 48V item on page 80. • The default value is used as a reference for manual adjustment of 70% 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 the MONITOR OUT or Y/C OUT output. See "Zebra Pattern during Manual Adjustment" on the Camera Setup menu. 2. Please confirm that the CAM MIC 48 V item on the Camera SETUP Menu is set to "ENABLE". Otherwise the...
... the image. • Setting this control, set the CAM MIC 48V item on page 80. • The default value is used as a reference for manual adjustment of 70% 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 the MONITOR OUT or Y/C OUT output. See "Zebra Pattern during Manual Adjustment" on the Camera Setup menu. 2. Please confirm that the CAM MIC 48 V item on the Camera SETUP Menu is set to "ENABLE". Otherwise the...
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... Screens" on page 82. 6 [BLACK] Black stretch/black compression switch Switches the gain for each time the button is not shown) displays a status screen in manual. • The gain will be shot. To return the memorised shutter speed to the factory preset, press the dial one of the full auto shooting...
... Screens" on page 82. 6 [BLACK] Black stretch/black compression switch Switches the gain for each time the button is not shown) displays a status screen in manual. • The gain will be shot. To return the memorised shutter speed to the factory preset, press the dial one of the full auto shooting...
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...". 6 [CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] selector switch This switch is low. Noise will occur. 5 [CH-1 AUDIO SELECT] selector switch This switch is output. MANUAL: The recording level can be generated and operation irregularities will be adjusted with this control, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME... to select the input section of the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE. AUTO : The recording level is used to "MANUAL". 4 [MONITOR SELECT] audio monitor selector switch This switch is held at the reference level even when sounds greater than the reference level are ...
...". 6 [CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] selector switch This switch is low. Noise will occur. 5 [CH-1 AUDIO SELECT] selector switch This switch is output. MANUAL: The recording level can be generated and operation irregularities will be adjusted with this control, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME... to select the input section of the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE. AUTO : The recording level is used to "MANUAL". 4 [MONITOR SELECT] audio monitor selector switch This switch is held at the reference level even when sounds greater than the reference level are ...
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... , the time codes become discontinuous at the change points between PRESET and REGEN. The GY-DV500 is recommended to save the set . A new lithium battery can power the backup for test use. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR...
... , the time codes become discontinuous at the change points between PRESET and REGEN. The GY-DV500 is recommended to save the set . A new lithium battery can power the backup for test use. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO SELECT FREE REC AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU FRONT REAR...
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...8226; The back-focus knob is pushed. * The playback picture can be monitored in the viewfinder only while this ring in the macro mode. M: Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is at "M", pushing this ring in the viewfinder during this operation. 6 ZOOM ... onto the thread inside the lens hood from the VCR section can be careful not to the maximum wide-angle position. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob @ to the normal position. See "Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional)" on page 31. See "Back Focus Adjustment"...
...8226; The back-focus knob is pushed. * The playback picture can be monitored in the viewfinder only while this ring in the macro mode. M: Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is at "M", pushing this ring in the viewfinder during this operation. 6 ZOOM ... onto the thread inside the lens hood from the VCR section can be careful not to the maximum wide-angle position. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob @ to the normal position. See "Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional)" on page 31. See "Back Focus Adjustment"...
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...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 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 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 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 ...
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...lithium battery is not used for backup of time (one month or more), remove the lithium battery. 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 ...marked surface facing 3. Return the lithium battery cover to its upward. 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 and time date data. Doing it with the POWER switch set...
...lithium battery is not used for backup of time (one month or more), remove the lithium battery. 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 ...marked surface facing 3. Return the lithium battery cover to its upward. 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 and time date data. Doing it with the POWER switch set...
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... to CAMERA. 3. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is supplied to the VCR section and the camera. * For details, read the instruction manual of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on...as ripples. 1. Power is not going to be connected directly to OFF. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT ... or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. 4. Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27 For details on the GY-DV500 is connected to the DC INPUT connector,...
... to CAMERA. 3. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is supplied to the VCR section and the camera. * For details, read the instruction manual of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on...as ripples. 1. Power is not going to be connected directly to OFF. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT ... or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. 4. Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27 For details on the GY-DV500 is connected to the DC INPUT connector,...
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COUNTER switch CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 LITHIUM BATT. 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. Press the ...
COUNTER switch CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 LITHIUM BATT. 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. Press the ...
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... retaining knob. 8. MACRO 2. 7. 8. 10. RET M A W T 1. Adjust the viewfinder for this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is easier to M (Manual). 2. Turn the zoom lever until the subject remains in focus in the above step 3. Siemens star chart 44 If the illumination is at the maximum... 8. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for fine adjustment until the lens is too strong, reduce it or move to MANU (Manual). 3. about three times for the best possible focus. 9. Open the iris ring.
... retaining knob. 8. MACRO 2. 7. 8. 10. RET M A W T 1. Adjust the viewfinder for this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is easier to M (Manual). 2. Turn the zoom lever until the subject remains in focus in the above step 3. Siemens star chart 44 If the illumination is at the maximum... 8. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for fine adjustment until the lens is too strong, reduce it or move to MANU (Manual). 3. about three times for the best possible focus. 9. Open the iris ring.
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... reflective objects, such as metal, etc., as the lighting condition changes. In this case, change the color temperature conversion filter setting to one of the manual white balance. • When the power is turned on an object or the color temperature is not enough white color on with item "FAW" on...
... reflective objects, such as metal, etc., as the lighting condition changes. In this case, change the color temperature conversion filter setting to one of the manual white balance. • When the power is turned on an object or the color temperature is not enough white color on with item "FAW" on...
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...SELECT Select the counter display (time code or date/time indication) when the COUNTER switch is set in the built-in minutes) until the GY-DV500 enters the tape protection mode (drum rotation stops) when the recordpause mode is selected if you want to operate on the...or the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section. See page 47. Ⅲ Audio recording level adjustment selection Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for each audio input connector, select whether or not the lower frequency components of the S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) function.
...SELECT Select the counter display (time code or date/time indication) when the COUNTER switch is set in the built-in minutes) until the GY-DV500 enters the tape protection mode (drum rotation stops) when the recordpause mode is selected if you want to operate on the...or the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section. See page 47. Ⅲ Audio recording level adjustment selection Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for each audio input connector, select whether or not the lower frequency components of the S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) function.
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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 recorded on the front...
... 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 recorded on the front...
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... CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 Audio select switch CH-2 Audio select switch CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR CH-1 recording level control CH-1 recording level control For each audio channel, use the ...L i PB NDF HOLD H M S F REV FWD E BATT F M Viewfinder Status 1 Mode ACCU - Rotate the recording level control corresponding to the audio input to MANUAL. 2. If the microphone is not connected, increasing the recording level could cause noise from the input connector to be adjusted. • Adjust so that you...
... CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 Audio select switch CH-2 Audio select switch CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR CH-1 recording level control CH-1 recording level control For each audio channel, use the ...L i PB NDF HOLD H M S F REV FWD E BATT F M Viewfinder Status 1 Mode ACCU - Rotate the recording level control corresponding to the audio input to MANUAL. 2. If the microphone is not connected, increasing the recording level could cause noise from the input connector to be adjusted. • Adjust so that you...
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... recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting to start of recording. VTR trigger button 8. To remedy this mode, SAVE mode is manually moved abruptly during shooting. 51 7. About the QUICK REC START Mode BATT REC ALARM 8. If the VTR trigger button is not going to be ... period, detach the battery pack. When the unit is pressed immediately after being pressed, the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY-DV500 may not enter the record mode. Once recording has started, the BACK TALLY lamp on the rear section of the lens' iris ...
... recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting to start of recording. VTR trigger button 8. To remedy this mode, SAVE mode is manually moved abruptly during shooting. 51 7. About the QUICK REC START Mode BATT REC ALARM 8. If the VTR trigger button is not going to be ... period, detach the battery pack. When the unit is pressed immediately after being pressed, the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY-DV500 may not enter the record mode. Once recording has started, the BACK TALLY lamp on the rear section of the lens' iris ...
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... emit a sound while operating. To re-start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear on the playback image. • This unit does not allow manual tracking adjustment. • When playing back a tape recorded on the back of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu. • Noise may appear during still...
... emit a sound while operating. To re-start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear on the playback image. • This unit does not allow manual tracking adjustment. • When playing back a tape recorded on the back of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu. • Noise may appear during still...
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... onto the tape can be preset to "TC". PRESET/REGEN switch REC/FREE switch CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 LITHIUM BATT. 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 Drop frame...'s bits are displayed. 9-2 Presetting and Recording of frames that cannot be output through the unit's connectors. 9-1 Displaying Time Code Hour Min. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes and user's bits.
... onto the tape can be preset to "TC". PRESET/REGEN switch REC/FREE switch CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 LITHIUM BATT. 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 Drop frame...'s bits are displayed. 9-2 Presetting and Recording of frames that cannot be output through the unit's connectors. 9-1 Displaying Time Code Hour Min. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes and user's bits.
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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. PRESET button 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. PRESET button 1. ...