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JVC GY-DV500 Camcorder User Manual

1. 0 31 3 3 Attaching the Viewfindet ccccceceeeeeeeeees 31 3 4 Attaching the Microphone provided ee 32 3 5 Attaching the Microphone optional 32 3 6 Attaching the Tripod Base provided seee 33 3 7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries 34 4 DOWFR SIIPPIY 4 4 ACG Operation oo eeesessesecesesseeeeeeseeesteereeeeseseeees 35 4 2 Battery Pack Operation 0 0 cessceseeeseeeteeeteeeee 35 e Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack 36 e Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack 0 37 e Remaining Battery Power Display Precautions for the Battery Pack ccaclsnaendeeeniinediie 38 BASIC OPERATIONS 5 PREPARATIONS 5 1 Turning the Power ON qu sssssesssesesssseeeseeeesees 39 5 2 Cassette Loading and Unloading s0 40 5 3 Setting the Date and Time 41 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 1 Camera Settings ccecceeceeceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 42 6 2 Viewfinder Adjustment seeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeerseeeen 43 6 3 External Monitor Adjustment c cee 43 6 4 Back Focus Adjustment cccceeeseeieeees 44 6 5 White Balance Adjustment ccc 45 e White Balance Adjustment 45 e Full Time Auto White Balance FAW 45 6 6 Switch Settings of the VCR Section ss 46 6 7 Audio Input Signal Selection ceeceeeeeeeeees 47 6 8 Recording Lev
2. 11 2 Connecting a PCuiu eeeeecececsesesesseseseseseesesesesesteesesees 65 12 SETUP MENU 12 1 VCR Setup Menu 2 c2ccecceceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 66 VCR Setup Menu Configuration cceeeee 66 e Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus 67 VCR Setup Menu Contents c cceceeeeee 68 12 2 Camera Menu Screen FIOW ou ecsscesesssssseeesesseees 70 12 3 How to Select from the Camera Menu 2 000 71 12 4 VF Display Screen cccccsscceeesceecsessenseseseeseeneesees 72 12 5 OPERATION Screen 0 eeceeceeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 73 12 6 PROCESS Screen oieeecseeesesesessessssesesseseseseeseseeesesees 74 12 7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen 75 12 8 SKIN COLOUR ADJUST Screen 0 ceceeeeeeeeee 75 12 9 FILE MANAGE SCreefuu ccseesesseessesesseseeeseeseees 76 1210 SETUP SCrOM ance eeeeeeecececeseseseseseseseeteveeevevavvenersees 77 12 11 Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values 78 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 1 Full Time Auto White Balance FAW 0005 79 13 2 IRIS Brightness Adjustment 80 e Adjustment of Lens Iris eeseeeecseeeeteseeeteees 80 e Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment 80 13 3 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor 81 13 4 Gain Sensitivity Adjustment 82 Gain SWitChing iek arser en e a aiaeeiiee it 82 e Gain Boost under LOLUX Condition 0 82 13 5 Switch Setup
3. A amp WNI oO D mM Except for play search mode U TAPE END LOW BATTERY Remaining battery power LOW BATTERY The WARNING indicator normally lights green or orange to indicate that operation is possible The color changes to red to indicate an alarm and appears as described above The alarm tone output is superimposed on the audio signal output from the monitoring loudspeaker or EARPHONE jack The volume of the alarm tone can be adjusted with the ALARM volume control Display symbols Steady lighting p Blinking once per second h Blinking 4 times per second Continuous sound Sound interrupted once per second Wiii Sound interrupted 4 times per second Viewfinder On Screen Display VTA WARNING SERVO BATT lamp REC t BATT CALAAM S REC lamp E 87 14 0THERS 14 1 Troubleshooting Cont d WARNINGS IN VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Warning Lamps 1 p O eat A O 2 Gee E Battery lamp SS REG ALARM lamp BATTERY lamp This red lamp lights under the following circumstance Lights red When the battery voltage becomes too low for the camera to operate 2 REC ALARM lamp This lamp lights or blinks green under the following conditions Lights Green While recording Blinks Green During the interval where the unit switches from record pause to record mode e Immediately before the tape runs
4. Select the FILTER according to the lighting condition Position 1 8200K For shooting indoors or outdoors when illumination is not sufficient Position 2 5600K For shooting outdoors Position 3 5600K ND For shooting outdoors under a clear sky Adjust the white balance w See White Balance Adjustment on page 45 Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view and focus with the zoom lever and the focusing ring 7 SHOOTING OPERATION 7 1 Basic Recording Operation Cont d 8 9 10 8 Press the VTR trigger button on the GY DV500 or lens to VTR trigger button start recording a Once recording has started the BACK TALLY lamp on the D rear section of the unit and the tally lamp on the viewfinder Y light red and the REC indication in the viewfinder lights green A Note i The lightning conditions of the BACK TALLY lamp on 14 i the rear section of the unit can be changed by setting l the VCR Setup Menu item No 082 BACK TALLY MODE The lamp in the viewfinder and on the front section will blink from when the button is pressed and until recording actually starts 9 3 stop recording press the VTR trigger button again The ULY lamp and REC indicator lamp go out and the unit nters the record pause mode nen the VTR trigger button is pressed the unit enters the scord pause mode after rewinding the tape for about 2 3conds back spacing 10 3 restart recording ress
5. By performing the FILE STORE operation on the FILE MANAGE screen the contents of menu settings can be stored and retained in the unit However the SET UP menu contents are stored even if the FILE STORE operation is not performed Use SCENE FILE A or B to store and retain the contents of menu settings that remain more or less fixed e SCENE FILE OFF Whenever you want to change the menu settings use this SCENE FILE The menu setting contents are stored in the unit even if the FILE STORE operation is not performed When shooting select the file with the menu settings to be used from among the three SCENE FILE files on the CAMERA MENU screen VF DISPLAY SCENE F LE A DF NO DISPLAY ON AUDIO DISPLAY ON SAFETY ZONE OFF REC TIME REMAIN ZEBRA 70 BO PAGE BACK OPERATION SCENE FILE A SHUTTER STEP FAW NONE GAIN 00B GAIN M 948 GAIN H 18dB SMOOTH TRANS OFF PAGE BACK Cursor CAMERA MENU SOENE FILE A VF DISPLAY MENU PROCESS SCENE FILE A MASTER BLACK NORMAL ADVANCED PROCESS SCENE FILE A P COLOR MATRIX OPERATION MENU DETAIL NORMAL GANMA PROCESS MENU DTL VAH BAL NORMAL lt SKINCOLOR ADJUST FILE MANAGE OTL FREQUENCY MIBDLE PAGE BACK SETUP MENU lt ____ SKIN DTL DETECT OFF EXIT V RESOLUTION NORMAL ADVANGER PROCESS PAGE BACK FILE MANAGE SCENE FILE A STORE FILE A gt STORE RESET FILE RESET
6. With M DV60ME cassette 8 bit 13 5 MHz 4 2 0 component recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channel PCM audio 12 bit 32 kHz 2 channel PCM audio 20 Hz to 20 kHz Below measurable limit Compliance with EBU standard Video signal output YCoutput Lens Audio input Audio output Earphone output DC input Auxiliary power output DV connector RS 232C Power consumption Mass Operating temperatures Operating humidity Approx 5 0 kg with 14 0THERS 1 V p p 75 ohms BNC unbalanced composite output Y 1 V p p 75 ohms unbalance C 0 3 V p p 75 ohms unbalance 4 pin 12 pin connector Microphone 60dBs 3 kohm balanced Line 4dBs 10 kohm balanced 6 dBs low impedance unbalanced 60 dBs to 17 dBs at 8 ohm load Monaural mini jack 12V DC 11Vto15VDC XLR 4 12V DC max 0 1A 11Vto 15V DC 4 pin Mini DIN 6 pin 18W with VF P115B when recording lens viewfinder battery videocassette Approximately 2 9 kg main unit only 0 to 40 30 to 80 RH Storage temperatures 20 C to 60 Microphone x1 Tripod base x1 Lithium battery x1 CR2032 Head cleaning tape x1 Instructions x1 Precautions Using Head Cleaning Tape x1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice E 93 14 0THERS pecifications Cont d OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Viewfinder VF P115B VF P116 Power zoom lens S14 x 7 3B12 S16 x 6 7B12 S19 x 6 5B12 FUJINON
7. When the REW button is pressed while this button is kept pressed the S S F data stored in the unit s memory are written to the tape The LED indicator above the LOG button lights while S S F data is being written to the tape When the CONTINUE button on page 15 is pressed while this button is kept pressed in the stop mode the tape winds to the S S F data s last OUT point after which the unit enters the record pause mode Scene End Cue UP The FF button s LED blinks during Scene End Cue Up s See Writing S S F Data to Tape on page 63 CAUTION e Only the EJECT switch and STOP button work during recording e If the cassette cover is open all operations are rejected 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 5 Rear Section Mini Ry ov came GY D Bottom side DV connector Using a DV cable optional a digital video component with DV connector can be connected here This connector is used for output of the DV signal or to DC INPUT connector XLR 4 pin Power input connector for 12 V DC Connect with the AA input the VCR control signal from the digital video component with DV connector To remote control the VCR with a VCR control signal from this connector set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to IEEE 1394 EAR earphone jack This is a stereo mini jack for connecting an audio monitoring earphone Plug in an earphone or headphone with a 3 5 mm diameter plu
8. Save mode saiia The tape is protected The SAVE indicator appears in the viewfinder in Status 1 mode The OPERATE indicator lights orange The display d backlight turns off CAUTION When the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 SSF MODE is set to the CUE MODE or MARK mode the VCR save mode is not entered VTR switch Viewfinder ACCU FOCUS Recording from the Save mode e In the save mode pressing the VTR trigger button will start VCR operation recording status display Rape However in this case it takes several seconds before the STBY IGH e d M088 GY DV500 starts recording SAVE Pressing the VTR trigger button again interrupts the recording Status 1 mode and the GY DV500 enters the save mode again A UTA RS Eea Standby Mode When the GY DV500 has remained in record pause standby mode for about 30 minutes the unit enters the save mode in which the drum rotation is stopped automatically and the tape tension is released Save mode To start recording from the save mode press the VTR trigger button the drum starts to rotate and recording starts in about minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup 3 seconds Menu m To return to the record pause mode from the save mode See page 69 press the VTR trigger button TWICE the drum starts to rotate e The time until the unit enters the save mode after it is placed in record pause mode can be set to 3 minutes or 30 minutes with th
9. S S F Super Scene Finder Function on page 60 POWER switch Turn the power ON and OFF with this switch e When this switch set to ON while a videocassette is loaded the GY DV500 status differs depending on the setting ofthe VTR SAVE STBY switch lt E gt E 13 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Audio Setting Section Monitoring loudspeaker e Enables EE monitoring of the input audio signal during recording in the record pause mode or in the stop mode Outputs the playback sound in the playback mode The sound to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch The loudspeaker volume can be adjusted with the MONITOR volume control _ on page 12 The audio from the loudspeaker is not output when an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE jack on page 20 The warning alarm tones are also output through this loudspeaker e See ALARM INDICATIONS on pages 86 CH1 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 recording level control Adjust the recording level of the CH1 audio channel with this control e To use this control set the CH1 AUDIO SELECT switch _ to MANUAL This control works regardless of the setting of the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE To use this control setthe AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 recording level control 0 on page 10 on the front section to the maximum 10 position or set the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE to DISABLE CH2 AUDIO LEVEL CH2 recording l
10. YH14 x 7 3K12 YH18 x 6 7K12 CANON AC power adapter AA P250 Microphone MV P615 Microphone holder KA A50 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit mm Design and specifications are subject to change without notice E 94
11. function comprises the two modes CUE and MARK Select the mode using the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 S S F MODE When the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 SSF MODE is set to CUE MODE or MARK MODE the time code generator s running method is internally set to the REGEN mode When shooting in either of the modes the time code data is stored in the unit s memory when the TAKE button on the front section is pressed m CUE Mode When the TAKE button is pressed at the desired scene during shooting of a given cut the time code data at that point is stored as CUE data in the unit s memory Scene 5 sec 5 sec _ Shooting started REC start or more of more y REC pause with VTR trigger CUE1 CUE 2 CUES time code data time code data time code data L I L i A j TAKE button TAKE button TAKE button Note e Leave an interval of at least 5 seconds between memorization of CUE data If the TAKE button is pressed within 5 seconds from the previous point the new point is not memorized e In the CUE mode time code log data stored on the camera memory may differ from the actual time code recorded on tape at the time of pressing the TAKE button This difference may be within 3 frames and it is not a malfunction a MARK MODE During shooting of a given cut press the TAKE button at beginning of a desired scene and then press the TAKE button again at the ending of the scene The time code data at the point where the TAKE button is p
12. t PAGE BACK STORE OK Normal screen SKIN COLOR ADJUST DH PHASE SC PHASE CAM MIC 48V PAGE BACK L ERGARH 1 DSKIN COLOR DET EXECUTE SKIN COLOR RANGE NORMAL PAGE BACK E 70 12 SETUP MENU 12 3 How to Select from the Camera Menu STATUS button 2 3 4 5 6 8 SHUTTER dial SHUTTER oT MENU CURSOR Item Setting value CAMERA MENI SCENE FILE VF DISPLAY MENU OPERATION MENU PROCESS MENU FILE STORE SETUP MENU EXIT CAMERA MENU screen Item Setting value VF DISPLAY SCENE FILE A AUDIO DISPLAY SAFETY ZONE REC TIME ZEBRA PAGE BACK VF DISPLAY MENU screen 1 Press the STATUS button for 1 second to display the CAMERA MENU screen in the viewfinder 2 Choose the file with the camera menu settings to be used SCENE FILE A B or OFF D Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to align the cursor with SCENE FILE and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The area with the setting value starts blinking and the value can now be changed 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to select the setting value A B or OFF 3 Press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The setting value stops blinking but remains lit 3 Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to align the cursor with the menu item to be set and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The selected menu screen appears in the v
13. 1000 3 F QAIN 6dB 4 IRIS LEVEL NORMAL E IRIS DETECT NORMAL y nas ee JSD FULL AUTO OFF 8 B REC TIME lt 60 CH1 F5 6 CH2 _ M_099 FIBA lt Sp 12 4V Status 0 Status 1 Status 2 Status 0 Display Position Display Function ACCU FOCUS Blinks during the ACCU FOCUS operation SKIN AREA Blinks while the skin tone detail color area is displayed S Displayed when the SHUTTER orV SCAN is ON FAS Displayed when the Full Auto Shooting is ON ALC Displayed when the ALC alone is ON G Displayed in other modes than 0 dB LOLUX and ALC L Displayed during LOLUX operation F Displayed when FAW alone is ON 4 l Displayed when IRIS BACK LIGHT or IRIS SPOT LIGHT is selected SD Displayed while the Skin Detail function is in operation B Displayed when BLACK STRETCH or BLACK COMPRESSION is selected Eventdisplay See the table below Event display Event is displayed in the viewfinder for only about 2 seconds when any of the following switches is operated Switch Event Display Contents ZEBRA ZEBRA ON OFF BLACK BLACK STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS GAIN GAIN 3 dB 0 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB ALC WHT BAL WHITE BAL A B PRESET FAW FULL AUTO FULL AUTO ON OFF AUTO IRIS IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L LOLUX LOLUX ON OFF FILTER knob FILTER 3 2K 5 6K 5 6K ND VTR VTR STBY SAVE AUTO KNEE AUTO KNEE ON OFF E 26 2
14. AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 2 Attaching the Zoom Lens optional 1 Loosen the mount ring 2 Connect the cable connector 3 Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount 4 Tighten the mount ring CAUTION Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely Incomplete tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed back focus When unplugging the cable connector first remove the lens itself Then grasp this portion and pull straight out 3 3 Attaching the Viewfinder 1 Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder 2 Connect the connector Sliding 4 ci securing ring 3 Align the mounting guide with the camera s viewfinder mount base and attach the viewfinder 4 Tighten the stopper screw 5 Tighten the sliding securing ring To detach the viewfinder reverse the mounting procedure E 31 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 4 Attaching the Microphone provided Provided Microphone Connecting the provided microphone to the viewfinder The provided microphone is a phantom microphone l Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder 2 Attach the microphone to the attachment guide on the viewfinder as illustrated 3 Confirm that there is no gap between the microphone and the viewfinder and then tighten the stopper screw 4 Tighten the microphone screw The microphone should be firmly attached 5 Connect the cable from the microphone to the MIC IN conne
15. AUTO WHT 1 POWER switch ACCU FOCUS switch Insufficient illumination Improper object AUTO WHITE A ERROR OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination FULL TIME AUTO WHITE BALANCE FAW The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as the lighting condition changes This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and out of places under different lighting conditions m Setting procedure The FAW function can be activated with item FAW on the OPERATION MENU This item allows allocation of the FAW function to one of the WHT BAL switch Positions A B or PRESET r See OPERATION SCREEN on page 73 Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored in memories AUTO1 and AUTO2 s Adjustment procedure 1 Set the following switches e Set the POWER switch to ON e Set the OUTPUT switch to CAM AUTO KNEE OFF e Set the IRIS mode switch of the lens to A Auto 2 Set the FILTER knob according to the current lighting 3 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B 4 Place a white object near the centre of the screen under the same lighting conditions as the target subject and zoom in to fill the screen with white 5 Tilt the AUTO WHT ACCU FOCUS switch upward to AUTO WHITE once and release it AUTO WHITE A B OPERATION is displayed in the viewfinder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit operates AUTO WHITE A B OK is displa
16. Full time Auto White balance function cannot provide optimum white balance with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range for example when it contains only a single colour or not enough white colour E 79 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION IS Brightness Adjustment ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS Iris ring Temporary auto iris button Iris mode switch The lens iris can be adjusted using any of the following three methods Automatic adjustment Set the iris mode switch to A Auto The iris is adjusted automatically according to the brightness of the object e Manual adjustment Set the ins mode switch to M Manual The ins can be adjusted manually by rotating the iris ring Temporary auto iris adjustment During manual ins adjustment the auto iris adjustment mode is activated only while this button is held depressed a Changing the auto iris adjustment setup Under special lighting conditions such as backlight it is often appropriate to change the value set by the auto iris adjustment This can be done by the following methods e Setting the AUTO IRIS LEVEL switch of the camera x See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83 ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT AC j SHIN AUTO N bi Ont LRI apse WHITE CRF VTR abog S LEVEL Hit i IQI i ax E ZEBRA switch E 80 By setting the ZEBRA switch to ON oblique stripes zebra pattern can be displayed in the sections with a lum
17. INPUT connector on the rear panel set the LINE MIC switch to LINE or turn down the recording level control 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 9 Monitoring Audio during Recording ALARM MONITOR control control Monitoring loudspeaker The audio input during recording in record pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring loudspeaker or earphone The monitoring audio is not output from the loudspeaker while the EARPHONE jack is in use Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR SELECT switch CH 1 The sound input to the CH 1 channel is output MIX The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is output mixed CH 2 The sound input to the CH 2 channel is output The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring volume The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached or when the battery is running down The alarm tone volume can be adjusted with the ALARM control For details on the alarm tone see page 87 Do not increase the audio monitoring volume excessively otherwise howling with the camera microphone may occur MONITOR SELECT EARPHONE jack _ _ E 49 7 SHOOTING OPERATION 7 1 Basic Recording Operation 1 DEW CH1 AUTOOFF DEW LLELLE LELTE EAS Ri 5 o 40 40 20 10 cH2 mimiunuinunknsn nim SERVO RF L
18. MIC 48V on page 77 Note When the light mounted on the camera is used at the same time if the microphone in use has a long sound N MV P615 collecting section ultra directional type etc the microphone s shadow may influence the image Microphone cable MIC IN connector E 32 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 6 Attaching the Tripod Base provided Use the provided tripod base to place the camera on a tripod 7 Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that balances the unit most optimally Front mount clip 2 While pushing the safety lever pull the lock lever toward 1 Tripod mounting holes the front until the front mount clip clicks into place 3 Place the unit on the tripod base by aligning the rear base mount of the unit with the pin on the tripod base 4 Push the unit from the upward direction and slide it toward the front so that the front base mount of the unit is locked by the front mount clip of the tripod base as it clicks into place CAUTION e The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of the unit Therefore after mounting make sure that these parts are engaged properly e When moving the unit mounted on a tripod any impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit to become detached and to drop from the tripo
19. SAMPLE RATE 45 4h FRONT VOLUME ENABLE Item menu screen i EE aE CCE GH DATA SET DATA SET display dA IA SE 4 3 5 1 Engaging the VCR Setup Menu mode Press the MENU button e The MENU indication in the display section starts blinking and the VCR Setup Menu appears in the viewfinder and on the counter display Note When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder 2 Selecting the GROUP Press the GROUP button e Each time the GROUP button is pressed the selected GROUP number is shown blinking on the viewfinder screen The counter display shows the selected group 3 Open the Item menu of the selected GROUP Press the SELECT button 4 Selecting the Item Press the ITEM button e Each time the ITEM button is pressed the selected item number is shown blinking on the viewfinder screen The counter display shows the selected item 5 Changing the setting value of the item Press the SELECT button and select the setting value When multiple items should be set repeat the operations of steps 4 and 5 e To set menu items in other groups press the MENU button When the relevant group menu is displayed perform the setting e When the GROUP button is pressed the items of the higher order group menu are displayed 6 Saving the setting value Press the DATA SET button DATA SET appears in the viewfinder and on the c
20. bits of time codes or presetting the user s bit When the Mem item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to TC Date Day month year is displayed When the Mem item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK BF See VCR Setup Menu Contents on page 69 E 16 H1 a a aih de AUTO OFF DEW 42 Aniniommbenmdwund am SERVO AF L eof ae m SERVO AFL a SF H Tc EE oh hee n J O0 0 Audio level meters Show the audio input level of the CH 1 and CH 2 channels in the record mode or EE mode In the playback mode the meters show the playback audio level OVER lights in case of excessive input CAUTION Immediately after the power is switched ON the level meters m y fluctuate This is not a malfunction 32K 48K sampling frequency indication Indicates whether audio recording or playback occurs with 12 bit 32 kHz sampling or 16 bit 48 kHz sampling e Inthe recording mode the sampling frequency is set using the VCR Setup Menu item No 245 SAMPLING RATE In the playback mode the indication conforms to the sampling rate of the recorded sound AUD LOCK indicator Indicates whether the audio signal is locked to the video signal during recording and playback MENU indicator Appears when the MENU button Oion page 15 is pressed to select the VCR Setup Menu SP indicator Indicates the tape speed in record mode Cassette indicator i Lights when the unit is loaded with a p ad
21. blinking in the viewfinder The counter display shows Hour 4 Press the SELECT button The accumulated running time of the head drum is indicated in the viewfinder and on the counter display 5 To return to the normal mode press the DATA SET button e Pressing the MENU button returns you to the group menu 14 3 Specifications s INPUT OUTPUT SIGNALS m CAMERA SECTION Image pickup devices 1 2 inch interline CCD x 3 Colour separation optical system F1 4 3 colour separation prism Number of effective pixels Colour system Colour bars Sync system Lens mount Optical filter Sensitivity Minimum illumination Gain Shutter speed V SCAN speed Registration Contour correction si VCR SECTION Format Tape speed Record Play time F F Rewind time VIDEO Recording format AUDIO Recording format Frequency response Wow amp flutter Time Code System Time code signal 440 000 pixels H 752 x V 582 PAL R Y B Y encoder EBU colour bar Internal sync built in SSG External sync VBS or BB Bayonet system compatible with 1 2 inch lenses 3200 K 5600 K 5600 K ND F11 2000 Ix 0 751x F1 4 LOLUXmode 3 0 6 9 12 18 dB ALC LOLUX 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 50 1 Hz to 2067 8 Hz 0 05 or less excluding lens distortion Horizontal dual edged Vertical 2 H Mini DV SP mode only 18 831 mm s 60 minutes With M DV60ME cassette Approx 3 minutes 30 seconds
22. brightness between the colour bars and ro oe Oe vin on THE MY 6 if the phase control adjustment above causes a difference in brightness between the colour bars and start again from the CHROMA control adjustment in step 4 7 Set the monitor s BLUE CHECK function to OFF to switch he monitor back to the standard screen R G and B will all appear POWER N EBU type colour bars ase feb z c _ as Zl S Sll 8 318 O l Ss E T l Mi 2 3 4 5 6 7 B The colour bar screen has a configuration as shown above The description hereinafter refers to the positions in the colour bar screen using the numbers E 43 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 4 Back Focus Adjustment 3 4 6 5 It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide angle positions Adjust the viewfinder for sharpness first It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star chart 1 Set the IRIS mode switch to M Manual 2 Set the zoom mode to MANU Manual 3 Open the iris ring If the illumination is too strong reduce it or move to a darker place 4 Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum telephoto position 5 Bring the subject into focus 6 Set the lens to ma
23. condition BACK L When the subject is in backlit conditions Sets the Auto Iris reference value to a value that is about 1 step wider than the standard setting NORMAL Normal lighting condition SPOT L When the subject is under a spotlight Sets the Auto Iris reference value to a value that is about 1 step narrower than the standard setting 2BLACK stretch black compress switch This switch makes the image easier to see by varying the black gain BLACK STRETCH Boosts the gain of black areas to improve the reproducibility of black NORMAL Normal black gain BLACK COMPRESS Attenuates the gain of black areas to make the image sharper FULL AUTO SHOOTING FAS FUNCTION FULL AUTO FULL AUTO indicator shooting button GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL POWER CAUTION e When the power is turned on while the camera is in the FAS mode it takes about 10 seconds before the automatic adjustment of FAS is completed In the FAS mode the audio recording level is not set automatically to the AUTO mode To select the AUTO mode set the AUTO MANUAL switch of the VCR section to AUTO The FAS function provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions that varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations It eliminates the need to change the switch and filter positions every time you move The FAS function provides an integrated control of the ALC Automatic Level Control Auto iris and FAW F
24. for the MONITOR OUT orY C OUT output See Zebra Pattern during Manual Adjustment on page 80 e The default value is 70 80 The luminance level can be changed with the ZEBRA setting in the VF DISPLAY Menu screen x See ZEBRA item on page 72 While this switch is pressed to the SKIN AREA side the colour tone areas specified with the SKIN DTL ADJUST item on the ADVANCED PROCESS MENU are indicated in the viewfinder The switch returns to the OFF position when released See How to Use Skin Detail on page 84 e The Skin Detail colour tone areas are not indicated while the VTR playback picture is shown in the viewfinder VTR VTR trigger button record start stop button Record start stop can be effected with this button It is interlocked with the VTR trigger button on the lens section AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 1 recording level control Adjusts the recording level of the CH1 audio signal input Normally the camera is used with the control set to the maximum 10 position To use this control set the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE to ENABLE Note Even when the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 is set to DISABLE the recording level changes slightly when this control is turned AUTO WHITE ACCU FOCUS switch AUTO WHITE e First position a white object to occupy 80 of the centre of the image e Setting this switch to the upper position AUTO WHT will provide automatic
25. image may become the reverse direction at about 10 times the normal speed unstable during the search but this is not a malfunction Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback Press the STOP button to stop E 55 9 TIME CODE OPERATION The GY DV500 records EBU standard time codes and user s bits In the play or record mode the reproduced time codes or user s bits are shown on the counter display e Time code data cannot be output through the unit s connectors Hour Mm Sec Frame Time code display User s bit display COUNTER switch The selected time codes can be shown on the counter display during playback and recording as follows m Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT to TC See page 69 e Set the COUNTER switch to TC or UB TC Time codes are displayed UB User s bit data of time codes are displayed 9 2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code The time code or user s bit data to be recorded onto the tape can be preset to a desired value PRESET REGEN REC FREE Setting the time code related switches switch switch e Set the PRESET REGEN switch to PRESET e Set the REC FREE switch aun ea REC The data preset in the time code generator runs Gi Men ae a SCs i 5 STAs Eher E mo only during recording ne 10 ELERT Use this setting if it is required to record continual time codes across different scenes However approximately 1 frame variati
26. order to reduce power consumption e Cleaning the body Wipe body with a dry soft cloth When it is extremely dirty soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent wring it out and then wipe To prevent deformation of the body etc and to avoid operation hazards do not allow 1 INTRODUCTION e The camera may be unstable in the period immediately after the power is turned on but this is not a malfunction e If a tape containing recorded NTSC signals is played back the GY DV500 automatically enters the STOP mode If this happens remove the videocassette so that the unit returns to its normal state volatile liquids such as benzine and thinner to touch the body and do not wipe it with a cloth soaked in such a liquid CAUTION e Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or other strong light source e Eye damage could result e If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun rays may collect inside the unit and cause damage or a fire e When carrying the camera be sure to hold the carrying handle Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in damage The GY DV500 incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt wear out and deteriorate as the unit is used On the other hand when the unit has been used for a long period in a normal environment the heads drums and tape transport mechanisms also collect dirt deposited on them Furthermore dust which penetrates the inside of the VCR section esp
27. out or has run out e If the unit malfunctions e Character display warnings LOW BATTERY This blinks when the battery level becomes too low TAPE NEAR END Less than 3 minutes tape remaining TAPE END The tape has run out e Function Failures E 88 When an abnormality occurs in the unit or an improper operation is performed one of the following warning messages will appear in the viewfinder VTR WARNING HEAD Lights in case of video head clogging Head clogging is detected and indicated during playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section VTR WARNING SERVO Lights in the case of drum servo trouble during recording VTR WARNING DEW Lights when condensation occurs in the unit VTR WARNING STOP Lights in case the unit stops operating VTR WARNING HARD Lights when abnormality occurs in the unit VTR WARNING REW Lights when abnormality occurs with tape rewind operation CLOSE CASSETTE COVER Lights when the cassette cover has not been closed REC INHIBIT Indicated when an unrecordable videocassette the switch on the back of the cassette is set to SAVE is loaded NO TAPE Lights when the VTR trigger button is pressed with no videocassette loaded e Warnings on the White Balance Function Status 0 or Status 1 mode VTA WAANING HEAD AUTO WHITE A B NG OBJECT Improper object e Check whether the object being shot is white enough e Check that selected
28. playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section e RF appears on the display panel e HEAD CLOG appears on the counter display e VTR WARNING HEAD appears in the viewfinder If this kind of indication appears please stop the recording Head cleaning is required This indicator disappears when the POWER is turned OFF or when the cleaning tape is played back CH1 GHPRPENN NANDENN EN we CH2 subnnunedenedenna OVER 32K 48k AUD LOCK HIE ee PE Pi Lk HEAD CLOG indicator RE indicator Periodical Maintenance Contents Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time Running Time 500H_ 1000H 1500H 2000H Drum ass y including heads _Head cleaner Tape guides amp roliers Rotary encoder Belts amp gears Drive parts seee O Clean check and ajust Clean and check Replace as required Replace The maintenance contents vary depending on the operating environment and method Therefore the above data should be considered as a reference Time management The accumulated running time of the unit can be confirmed with the hour meter display which shows the accumulated drum running time For details see HOUR METER DISPLAY on page 92 For consultations related to the maintenance programming or cost please contact the person in charge of professional video equi
29. recording bL BLINK The lamp lights during recording It blinks when the VTR trigger button is pressed to start the recording AUDIO 244 LOW CUT OFF To select whether or not the low frequencies of the audio OFF CH1 signal from the audio input connectors are cut Set to CH2 ON to reduce the wind noise of the microphone CH1 amp OFF The CH1 and CH2 low frequencies are not CH2 cut CH1 Only the low frequencies of the audio signal LctF oF input to the CH1 channel are cut 01 CH2 Only the low frequencies of the audio signal 02 input to the CH2 channel are cut on CH1 amp CH2 The low frequencies are cut for both CH1 and CH2 245 SAMPLING RATE 32K To select the sampling rate for digital PCM audio 4gx 48K recording 32K Digital recording occurs with 12 bit 32 kHz snPL 32 sampling 48 48K Digital recording occurs with 16 bit 48 kHz sampling The DV format offers recording tracks for up to 4 channel when recording using 12 bit 32 kHz sampling The GY DV500 records two of these tracks The GY DV500 does not allow after recording 246 FRONT VOLUME DISABLE To select whether or not the front section recording level ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE control should be operative The front section recording level control only affects the audio signal recorded on FruL oF CH1 on DISABLE Use of the front section recording level control is disabled ENABLE Use of the front section recording level control is enabled The CH 1
30. recording level control doesn t work e Is the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE set to DISABLE If so set to ENABLE The front section s recording level control doesn t change the recording level of the sound input to CH2 e The front section s recording level control cannot be used to change the recording level of the sound input to CH2 Use the side section s CH2 recording level control for this purpose Recording operation stopped e Is the SERVO indicator or SYNC INH displayed on the counter display If so check the input sync signal E 91 14 O0THERS The unit can display the accumulated running time of the head drum as hour meter data on the counter display The hour meter can be displayed by selecting HM HOUR METER on the VCR Setup Menu Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance ise See page 7 Counter display lui ft mn oH OG 0e Gu Accumulated drum running time 200 hrs Viewfinder HOUR METER DMC DRUM HOUR METER 000200 E 92 4 SELECT button Note The hour meter is not shown correctly when no videocassette is inserted 2 5 MENU button 5 DATA SET button 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press the MENU button to display the VCR Setup Menu MENU lights in the display and the VCR Setup Menu s group menu appears in the viewfinder and on the counter display 3 Press the GROUP button and choose HM HOUR METER e HM HOUR METER is shown
31. the VCR section and cause malfunction 5 PREPARATIONS 5 3 Setting the Date and Time The date and time of the built in clock should be set During shooting the date and time data are recorded in the sub time code area on the tape During playback the data are shown on the counter display Powered by the backup lithium battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off Check that the lithium battery has been inserted TE SEMERATON O Q tw See button 5 PRESET button j 4 SHIFT button Lithium battery compartment 4 ADVANGE button T 1 Turn ON the power and set the counter display to the date time mode Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT j aah to CLOCK Time Ge play COUNT ER S witen TO ee See Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus on Hour Min Sec page 67 rx See VCR Setup Menu Contents on page 69 HHH ar 2 Set the COUNTER switch to TC or UB MTS ov m To set the time Set the switch to TC JIE LILI LIL The time Hour Min Sec is indicated on the counter SS display 24 hour clock system a ad m To set the date Set the switch to UB ic lt orm w wrie The date Day Month Year is indicated on the counter Pos LI HIS display H M is 3 Press the HOLD button to enter the setting mode E n The HOLD indicator lights up on the display to indicate Ha aH I Ly H that the unit is in the setting mode WE S The leftmost dig
32. the factory preset press the dial one more time while the shutter speed is displayed When this dial is turned upwards or downwards while the menu screen is displayed the cursor gt also moves upwards or downwards to allow selection of items in the menu To change the setting value of the item press this dial When the setting value starts blinking turn this dial upwards or downwards to change the setting t See How to Select Camera Menus on page 71 LOLUX LOLUX On Off button This button toggles the LOLUX mode on and off e LOLUX gain gives extremely low light level sensitivity for special applications This will result in an increase of 33 dB approximately 45 times in the LOLUX mode e LOLUX operation takes priority over normal gain setting e If the unit is placed in the LOLUX mode when it is in full auto shooting mode the auto level control ALC one of the full auto shooting functions will be made inactive so that the LOLUX mode is given preference FAW still remains active Ya See GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION on page 82 BLACK Black stretch black compression switch Switches the gain for the dark section of the image Set to an appropriate position depending on the video signal to be shot STRETCH By stretching the signal only for the dark section contrast in the dark portion of the image is enhanced NORMAL Standard mode COMPRESS When an entire image is relatively light and th
33. this button during presetting of time code or user s bit cancels the operation and recalls the previous display contents e In setup menu mode this button is used to select the menu group SHIFT ITEM button e During presetting of time code or user s bit press this button to select the digit to be set Each press of the button shifts the digit to be set which blinks to the right e In setup menu mode this button is used to select the menu item ADVANCE SELECT button e During presetting of time code or user s bit press to select the value of the digit to be set Each press of the button increases the number by 1 e In setup menu mode this button is used to select the value of a menu item PRESET DATA SET button e During presetting of time code or user s bit press to save the set value in the preset memory The set time code or user s bit will be preset in the time code generator e In setup menu mode this button is used to confirm the menu item setting and save the data in the memory e For details of the presetting of time code or user s bit see page 56 e For details on the setup menus see page 67 am BATT m CONTINUE button If this button is pressed simultaneously with the LOG button 0 on page 19 during the stop mode the tape winds to the last S S F data OUT point 3 See About the Scene End Cue Up Function on page 63 TIME CODE GENERATOR setting switches PRESET REGEN s
34. this connector is recorded on the CH 2 audio channel To record the audio of this connector set the CH 2 AUDIO INPUT switch on page 14 to REAR Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY DV500 enters the record mode It blinks during the transition to the record mode e Use the VCR Setup Menu item No 082 BACK TALLY MODE to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern See BACK TALLY MODE on page 68 CH 1 AUDIO IN LINE MIC CH 1 AUDIO select switch Selects the audio signal input to the CH 1 AUDIO IN connector LINE Set to this position when connected to audio equipment etc The reference input level is 4 dBs MIC Set to this position when the microphone is connected The reference input level is 60 dBs MIC 48V ON Set to this position when the microphone requiring 48 V power supply phantom microphone etc is connected This connector supplies 48 V DC current CH 2 AUDIO IN LINE MIC CH 2 AUDIO select switch Selects the audio signal input to the CH 2 AUDIO IN connector 0 LINE Set to this position when connected to audio equipment etc The reference input level is 4 dBs MIC Set to this position when the microphone is connected The reference input level is 60 dBs MIC 48V ON Set to this position when a microphone requiring 48 V power supply phantom microphone etc is connected This connector supplies 48 V DC current CAUTION When connectin
35. to MANUAL 2 Rotate the recording level control corresponding to the audio input to be adjusted e Adjust so that the peak level does not exceed the 3dB point when a loud sound is input e With microphone input since the limiter circuit is activated the recording level will not exceed 0 dB even if the recording level control is turned up E 48 CH 2 Audio select switch CH 7 Audio select switch L GH 2 recording level control Howto use the recording level control on the front section 7 Set the recording level control on the front section to maximum 10 position 2 Initially adjust the recording level using the CH1 recording level control on the side 3 When a loud sound is input during recording use the recording level control on the front section to lower the recording level Level meter CH DU lat la En AUTO OFF DEW 10 9 CH2 ea SERVO RF Li 32k 48k HOLD AUD LOCK ak 00 00 JHC a LIL LILI nev Pwo BATT F 4 Monnan M 089 12 4V Audio leve Indicator level reference 3a 32 2 20 i4 8 AB CAUTION When the AUDIO INPUT LINE MIC switch on the rear section is set to MIC be sure to check that the microphone is connected to the AUDIO INPUT connector If the microphone is not connected increasing the recording level could cause noise from the input connector to be recorded on the tape When the microphone is not connected to the AUDIO
36. voltage becomes too low for operating the camera e REC ALARM lamp BATT REG ALARM This lights or blinks green under the following circumstances Lamp Lamp Steady green During recording Blinks green While the GY DV500 switches from record pause to recording e Immediately before the tape is running out or when it has run out e When an error occurs in the GY DV500 a VIEWFINDER SCREEN DISPLAY The following indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen However this information is not displayed while the VCR section is playing back a tape Status screens screens for use in checking the current camera settings w Alarm message display w Safety zone display Setting screen screen for use in the camera and VCR setup Auto white balance display a Shutter speed display Status Screens Press the STATUS button during normal screen display to show one of the status screens in the viewfinder One of the three status screens will be displayed every time the button is pressed STATUS button ACCU FOCUS SCENE FILE A WHITE BAL A FILTER a OK SHUTTER 1 1000 GAIN BAR IAIS LEVEL NORMAL IRIS DETECT NORMAL FULL AUTO OFF REC TIME 80 Status 0 Status 1 Status 2 E 25 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 9 Indications inViewfinder Cont d 1 ACCU FOCUS D SCENE FILE A 5 WHITE BAL A 2 G FLLTER 3 2K 4 SHUTTER 1
37. you want to memorize as ve ene Ait scone Mabycu Want tomemorize press the CUE point Dress the TAKE button The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is pressed is stored in the unit s memory as the start point pressed is stored in the unit s memory as CUE data of the scene The LOG button s LED lights during memorization of the 4 When you reach the scene that you want to memorize as oe Pare mark i shown A EN T the ending point press the TAKE button again m Press the utton each time you reach a point that The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is you want to memorize as CUE data pressed is stored in the unit s memory as the ending point of the scene The LOG button s LED lights during memorization of the IN point and the mark is shown in the viewfinder The LOG button s LED remains off during memorization of the OUT point and the mark is not shown in the viewfinder m For each scene that you want to memorize repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Stop the recording Press the VTR trigger button 4 Stop the recording Press the VTR trigger button Note Once the S S F data has been written to a videocassette it is not possible to record S S F data to the tape again e Once a tape with recorded S S F data is rewound but not ejected before playback or recording is performed on it again the previous S S F data cannot be automatically er
38. 2 5 OPERATION Screen 12 SETUP MENU Item Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting SHUTTER The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for STEP STEP fixed shutter speed orV SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer VARIABLE monitor screens STEP accu Enables setting of different fixed shutter speeds 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 VARIABLE Selected when shooting computer monitor screens etc Variable range 50 1 to 2067 8 Hz FAW Selects the W BAL switch on page 13 position to which the FAW Full NONE NONE Time Auto White Balance Adjustment function is to be assigned A NONE 5 FAW function is not used B a IEPER FAW is assigned to the A position PRESET EE FAW is assigned to the B position PRESET FAW is assigned to the PRESET position GAINL Selects the gain value in each position of the GAIN switch on page 3dB LOdB GAINM 13 OdB M 9dB GAINH 6dB H 18dB 9dB 12dB 18dB ALC SMOOTH Smoothens the transition when the GAIN switch on page 13 or ON OFF TRANS WHT BAL switch is switched over and achieves gradual change in OFF place of sudden change However the smooth transition function does not function when switching the GAIN switch set in ALC FAS button and the LOLUX button ON octet Activates the smooth transition function OFF iis Deactivates the smooth transition function PAGE BACK The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER
39. 516 DISPLAY SELECT to e NPL 5 O Cua coje See oage 69 Bs O LN Set the counter display to show time codes or user s bit data w Set the PRESET REGEN switch to REGEN The time code run mode becomes unrelated to the REC FREE switch settings E 58 9 TIME CODE OPERATION 9 4 Reproducing Time Codes The GY DV500 incorporates a time code reader During playback the time code or user s bit data recorded on the tape is displayed on the counter display m Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT to TEG saSee page69 Set the counter display to indicate time code or user s bit data f Reproducing time codes Press the PLAY button e The PB indicator lights up on the display and the time code or usen s bit data are indicated Lew lini aay e When passing sections where the time code does not continue during playback the time code stops running The playback mode continues Note Time code more than two hours can not be displayed correctly by consumer DV equipment which has no capability to display more than two hours E 59 10 S S F Super Scene Finder FUNCTION 10 1 Explanation of the S S F Function During recording the S S F function records the time code data at the point of time of a desired recorded scene in the unit s memory Using the S S F data stored in memory during after processing of the recorded image allows efficient use of the tape The S S F
40. 63 Note When recording is not performed in the S S F mode be sure to set the VCR SETUP MENU item No 398 SSF MODE to OFF Be sure to record S S F data continuously on the same tape It is not possible to rewind the tape for overwriting during the recording If the tape is rewound in the middle of a recording or after similar operation is performed be sure to use the Scene End Cue Up function in order to ensure that new data are recorded in continuation of the existing data ee See About the Scene End Cue Up Function on page 63 In the S S F mode the VTR save mode is not activated E 60 10 S S F Super Scene Finder FUNCTION 10 2 How to Use the S S F Function TAKE button VTR trigger button CUE Mode MARK Mode 1 Set the S S F mode as CUE mode 1 Set the S S F mode as MARK mode Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 S S F MODE to Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 S S F MODE to CUE MARK re See page 69 SeSee page 69 The CUE mode is indicated in the lower part of the Status e The MARK mode is indicated in the lower part of the 1 screen in the viewfinder Status 1 screen in the viewfinder ACCU FOCUS ACOU FOCUS CUE mode ft MARK mode Number of memorized Number of scenes memorized This indicator is not scenes indicating the number of the CUE point 2 Press the VTR trigger button to start the recording 2 Press the VTR trigger button to start the recording 3 When you reach the point that
41. 7 Audio recording level adjustment selection Select AUTO or MANUAL for the recording level adjustment mode for each audio channel See page 48 VCR Setup Menu setting REMOTE SELECT Confirm that LOCAL is selected if you want to operate on the GY DV500 only BACK TALLY MODE Select the lightning pattern of the BACK TALLY lamp LOW CUT IN For each audio input connector select whether or not the lower frequency components of the audio signal are cut Set to this position to eliminate the wind noise of the microphone SAMPLING RATE Select the sampling rate for audio recording 48 kHz or 32 kHz FRONT VOLUME ENABLE Set whether or not the front section s audio volume control should be used The front section s audio volume control only affects the CH1 audio channel LONG PAUSE TIME Select the time in minutes until the GY DV500 enters the tape protection mode drum rotation stops when the record pause mode is continued for long time SSF MODE Select the mode of the S S F Super Scene Finder function S S F function Stores the time code of desired scenes or cue points in the unit s memory ra See S S F function on page 60 e DISPLAY SELECT Select the counter display time code or date time indication when the COUNTER switch is set to TC or UB E 46 PRESET REGEN switch REC FREE Setting the time code recording function The GY DV500 records EBU standard time code during recording Se
42. ANAGE screen appears in the viewfinder Choose the file to save in A or B Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the STORE FILE item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial to select the file to save in A or B and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow Save the menu settings Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the STORE item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The STORE OK message appears in the lower section of the centre of the screen When the SHUTTER dial is pressed in the direction of the arrow once more the menu settings are stored in the selected STORE FILE Close the FILE MANAGE screen Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with PAGE BACK and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The CAMERA MENU screen returns in the viewfinder Memo When changing the menu settings in SCENE FILE A and saving in STORE FILE B SCENE FILE B The contents become the menu contents of the changed settings SCENE FILE A The contents become the menu contents valid before the settings were changed When changing the menu settings in SCENE FILE OFF and saving in STORE FILE B SCENE FILE B The contents become the menu contents of the changed settings SCENE FILE OFF The contents become the menu contents of the changed settings Resetting the menu settings to the initial settings is
43. ATT blink and the unit stops operation automatically m 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 7 Lens optional S14x7 3B12 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring ZOOM lever ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever To adjust the zoom manually turn the zoom mode knob to position M IRIS ring Manual iris ring To activate the auto iris feature set the Iris Mode switch to A VTR Trigger button To start stop shooting RET return video button The return video signal from the VCR section can be monitored in the viewfinder only while this button is pushed e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder during this operation ZOOM servo control lever To operate the servo zoom feature with this lever set the ZOOM knob to S e Pressing the W section of this lever increases the angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle e Pressing the T section of this lever narrows the lens angle perspective for telephoto shots e Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom IRIS mode switch A Activates the auto iris feature M Allows manual iris control Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch is at M pushing this button activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only S IRIS speed adjusting control For adjusting the iris operation speed Memo If the speed becomes too fast hunting may occur To avoid the phenomena d
44. According to Illumination and Subject 83 Switch FUNCTIONS cccesscecsessssesesetesseseeeeeeees 83 e Full Auto Shooting FAS Function 83 13 6 How to Use Skin Detail ceccssscsssessesesessesesees 84 OTHERS 14 OTHERS 14 1 Troubleshooting ccsceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 86 e Alarm Indications ccseseeeseeeeeeseseeeeeeeees 86 Warnings in Viewfindel 2 cecceceseeceeeeeeeeees 88 Troubles with Error Code Outputs 0 0 0 0 90 Troubles without Error Code Outputs eee 91 14 2 Hour Meter Display ones 92 14 3 Specifications iie ar ienai 93 e Optional ACCESSOSIES cccccccscesessessestesteseeseeseens 94 e External Dimensions ccsccscssesesssescesseeseeseees 94 1 INTRODUCTION The GY DV500 configuration is as shown below est Camcorder GY DV500 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape Tripod base CAUTION e The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of the unit Therefore after mounting make sure that these parts are engaged properly e When moving the GY DV500 mounted on a tripod any impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit to become detached and to drop from the tripod Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before transporting it 1 2 Precautions for Proper Use e Supply volta
45. CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 9 Indications in Viewfinder Cont d Status 1 In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining tape voltage and lens F number 8 Example Shows the input level of the audio input channel CHI Display ON OFF can be selected using the VF DISPLAY menu screen CH2 r See AUDIO DISPLAY on page 72 STBY VGR in standby mode SAVE VCR in save mode STOP VORinstopmods T vR Siop mode is connected the VCR tion mode may not FF VCRinfastiowardmode S FF VCR in fast forward mode be displayed correctly VCR jn rewind mode Remaining tape indication displayed in 1 minute steps Example lt 60 Example 12 34 56 20 When the tape is used for a long time the remaining tape may not be indicated accurately At the beginning of the tape in particular the indication may show smaller value than the actual one Time code display Time code display is available when the REC TIME item on the VF DISPLAY menu screen is set to TIME CODE r See REC TIME on Voltage indication displayed in 0 1 V steps Shows the F number of the connected lens It is not displayed when the lens is removed For same lenses no display appears Display ON OFF can be selected on the VF DISPLAY menu screen x See F NO DISPLAY
46. D indicator Lights when the time code generator display is held by pressing the HOLD button in the time code setting block The time code or user s bit can be preset while this indicator is lit s See Displaying Time Code on page 56 Warning indicators e AUTO OFF indicator Lights when a non recoverable error e g tape winding error drum stopped etc occurs with the unit This indicator also lights if condensation occurs re See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS on page 90 DEW indicator Lights when condensation dewing occurs on the drum or other mechanism in the unit The unit rejects all operations while this indicator is lit When the condensation has disappeared the indicator turns off and the unit accepts operations again SERVO indicator Lights in the case of trouble with the drum servo during recording to indicate that normal recording is not being accomplished RF indicator Lights when the video head is clogged Head clogging is detected during playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section Note that it is not detected during recording Should this indicator light up clean the head using the provided head cleaning tape For instructions on head cleaning tape read the separate sheet Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Li Lithium battery indicator Lights and indicates the necessity of replacement when the lithium battery that backs up data of the built in time code
47. EBU type Superior operability with shutter speed and menus selected by dial E 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES iio ceca pa a a ee 3 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Main Unit Configuration eee 6 1 2 Precautions for Proper Use eseeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 1 3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance 7 1 4 Videocassette to be Used oo ieeeccesssesstessseeeeeeseees 8 1 5 Battery Pack to be Used ccescceseeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeees 8 1 6 CONdeNSATION 0 00 cece ccccccsececeseeeeseesseseeeeesseeeeusenseaees 8 1 7 Characteristic CCD Phenomena ccceee 9 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Section wove cescscscessssssceceseeeseseeceees 2 2 Right Side Section cceeeeseeee 2 3 Left Side Section 2 4 TOP SECON geste ee tenia eee lee 2 5 Rear Section sscsccssessesseecescseeseesessseseeseeeeseaeeass 2 6 Counter Display Contents eccsceceeeeeeee 22 2 7 Lens optional 2 ceeceececeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 23 2 8 1 5 Inch Viewfinder optional eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 2 9 Indications in Viewfinder 0 0 eeececeseeeeeeeeeeees 25 Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder 25 e Viewfinder Screen Display ou essen 25 PREPARATIONS 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 1 Basic SYSt M eicecsiecceccsesesi ences eueeiene denned 30 3 2 Attaching the Zoom Lens optional
48. IC IN Microphone input connector XLR 3 pin Balanced 3 pin connector for camera microphone e When the camera microphone to be connected is a phantom microphone or other type of microphone set the CAM MIC 48V item on the Camera Setup menu ee See page 77 When using a microphone with this connector set the AUDIO INPUT switches 0_on page 14 to FRONT in accordance with the audio channel CH1 or CH2 to be recorded ex See page 14 LENS Lens control connector Connect 12 pin lens control cable from lens Pin No Function Pin No Function 1 RET switch 7 IRIS position 2 VCR trigger 8 IRISA R INPUT 3 GND 9 EXTENDER position 4 Lens AUTO MANU control 10 ZOOM position 5 IRIS control 11 6 12VDC 12 Pin No Function 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD CAUTION e The provided microphone is a phantom microphone Please confirm that the CAM MIC 48 V item on the Camera SETUP Menu is set to ON e When using a microphone other than a phantom microphone first set the CAM MIC 48 V item to OFF before connecting the microphone Otherwise the microphone may be damaged ZEBRA Switch When this switch is ON a zebra pattern is superimposed on the Viewfinder areas having video levels with a luminance level of 70 to 80 This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris e The zebra patterns are only displayed on the viewfinder screen The zebra patterns are not generated
49. Lens optional on page 31 ex See Back Focus Adjustment on page 44 E 23 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 8 1 5 Inch Viewfinder optional VF P115B E 24 Stopper screw This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera Mounting guide To attach on the camera Connector Connect to the camera CONT contrast adjustment To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image BRIGHT brightness adjustment To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder TALLY switch Set this switch to OFF to prevent the tally light from turning on and informing people that they are being recorded However the REC indicator lamp in the eyepiece will not turn off Tally light Lights when recording is in progress To prevent this light from coming on set the tally switch to OFF Eyepiece Ensures that ambient light does not reach the viewfinder screen or falls into the eye of the cameraman The eyepiece can be opened to allow direct observation of the viewfinder screen Eyepiece focusing ring Loosen this ring to move the eyepiece back or forth to adjust the diopter 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 9 Indications in Viewfinder WARNING LED INDICATORS INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER The viewfinder has two LED indicators below the screen These LEDs light or blink to indicate the present status of the camera or the VCR BATT battery lamp This lights red when the battery
50. NG indicator Normally lights green Lights orange during the VTR SAVE tape protect mode This indicator lights or blinks in red in the case of a warning condition related to the remaining tape time remaining battery power or other abnormal condition in the unit For details see ALARM INDICATIONS on oages 86 RESET button e Press to reset the CTL counter value Pressing the button during presetting of time code or user s bit resets the time code or user s bit data to 00 00 00 00 LIGHT switch Turns the illumination of the back lit display ON or OFF ON The display is illuminated OFF The display is not illuminated Keep this switch at OFF during battery operation of the GY DV500 or when it is required to reduce the power consumption for some reason Note When a videocassette is loaded and the VTR switch is set to SAVE mode the illumination will go out even if the backlight is ON COUNTER switch Selects the contents displayed on the LCD counter display The displayed contents when TC or UB is set can be selected using the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT CTL Set to this position to display the CTL counter TC Set to this position to display time codes or foi presetting the time code When the Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to TC Time Hour Min Sec is displayed When the Mem item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK UB Set to this position to display the user s
51. No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu See page 69 STILL button Press to enter the still picture mode during playback or in the search or stop mode When the still picture mode has continued for about 30 minutes the unit automatically switches to the stop mode Tape protect mode The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 3 or 30 minutes with the VCR Setup Menu item No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu REW button Press to rewind the tape e Pressing the button in stop or fast forward mode initiates the rewind mode The LED indicator above the REW button lights in this mode e Pressing the button during playback still or forward search initiates reverse search at about 10 times the normal play speed The LED indicators above the PLAY and REW buttons light during reverse search FF button Press to fast forward tape e Pressing the button in stop or rewind mode initiates fast forward mode The LED indicator above the FF button lights in this mode e Pressing the button during playback still or reverse search initiates forward search at about 10 times the normal play speed The LED indicators above the PLAY and FF buttons light during forward search LOG button
52. R dial to select the file to be reset and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow 4 Reset the camera menu settings i Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the RESET item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The RESET OK message message appears in the lower section of the centre of the screen 2 When the SHUTTER dial is pressed in the direction of the arrow once more the CAMERA MENU settings of the selected file are reset to the initial settings 5 Close the FILE MANAGE screen Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with PAGE BACK and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The CAMERA MENU screen returns in the viewtinder 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OPERATION SCENE FILE A SHUTTER gt FAW GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H SMOOTH TRANS PAGE BACK AA OUTPUT W NG POWER WHT BAL selector switch The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as the lighting condition changes This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and out of places under different lighting conditions Setting procedure The FAW function can be activated with item FAW on the OPERATION Menu This item allows allocation of the FAW function to the A B or PRST position of the WHT BAL selector switch See OPERATION Screen on page 73 CAUTION The FAW
53. TBY mode STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded the GY DV500 enters the record pause mode automatically The drum motor is still rotating STBY is displayed on the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder In this condition pressing the VTR trigger button starts recording immediately CAUTION Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF When the power is turned OFF the unit automatically enters the tape protect mode It takes approximately 5 seconds to enter the tape protect mode Do not turn the power ON again within this interval E 39 5 PREPARATIONS 5 2 Cassette Loading and UnLoading NG POWER QK Cassette rear switch Videocassette Cassette cover A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY DV500 is in POWER OFF mode Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV The videocassette should be held vertical and inserted straight into the slot Loading the Cassette 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Slide the EJECT switch to the side to open the cassette cover 3 Insert a videocassette into the cassette slot after removing the tape slack Ensure that the videocassette is fully inserted 4 Slowly close the cassette cover by pushing it in all the way When the cassette cover is closed the OPERATE LED lights up green and the unit is in the condition where it can be operated In the SAVE mode the OPERATE LED lig
54. The auTOOFF DEW GY DV500 does notacceptany operation mami BN Eror I i Main code Sub code WARNING indicator Alarm Tone Display GY DV500 Operation Red blinking Continuous Error code e Automatically ejects the cassette It can be inserted again Error code e Automatically stops operation or ejects the cassette plus Auto OFF The GY DV500 does not accept any operation AUTO OFF Red blinking Intermittent DEW e Dew condensation inside the unit The GY DV500 does not accept any operation until the DEW indicator disappears from the display In the Auto OFF status it is impossible to operate the GY DV500 This condition can be cancelled by switching the The GY DV500 is a microcomputer controlled piece of POWER switch OFF and then switching it ON again If the equipment which may malfunction due to external noise same problem occurs again after the power is turned ON or interference In this case set the POWER switch to OFF there may be something wrong with the GY DV500 Please remove the lithium backup battery and then set the consult the person in charge of professional video equipment POWER switch to ON again after a few minutes at your nearest JVC authorized service agent E 89 14 0THERS 14 1 Troubleshooting Cont d TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS Error Code Error Details GY DV500 Operation 3200 Tape loading impossible Operation stops All
55. The areas recognized by the skin detail function appear with superimposed zebra patterns e If the colour is not recognized as a colour that the skin detail function works with ERROR is displayed on the screen 7 if you want to change the colour range recognized by the skin detail function perform the following operations Set the SKIN COLOR DET item to EXECUTE D Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor gt with SKIN COLOR RANGE and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The area with the setting value starts blinking and the value can now be changed 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow the colour range e Adjust the range while observing the zebra patterns To decide the colour range press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The setting value stops blinking but remains lit w 8 To stop the SKIN COLOR ADJUST operation align the cursor gt with BACK PAGE and press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 6 How to Use Skin Detail Cont d ZEBRA switch ACCU FOCUS SD Pears SD display STATUS 0 Confirming the colour tone area adjusted with the Skin Detail function When the ZEBRA switch on the front section is pressed to the SKIN AREA side the colour tone areas adjusted with Skin Detail are displayed in the viewfinder Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail func
56. V PREPARATIC DV CAMCORDER GY DV500 INSTRUCTIONS Mini In tE ARID Bm serpin The illustration shows the GY DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached Thank you for purchasing this JVC product Before operating this unit please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance This instruction manual is made from 100 recycled paper Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY DV500 DV Camcorder These instructions are for GY DV500E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This unit should be used with 12V DC only CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards do NOT use any other power source NOTE The rating plate serial number plate is on the top frame CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not open the cabinet No user service able parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Matsushita Electric CR2032 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire E2 Mini IN This unit is a MiniDV vid
57. VANGE PROCESS SCENE FILE A DCOLOR MATHIX ON QAMMA NORMAL SKIN COLOR ADJUST PAGE BACK ADVANCED PROCESS screen SKIN COLOR ADJUST Detection area EXECUTE SKIN COLOR RANGE NORMAL PAGE BACK Le SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen E 84 m Setting the Color and Range of the Skin Detail Function 1 Press the STATUS button for about 1 second to display the CAMERA MENU screen 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial downward to align the cursor gt with the PROCESS item Then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow to display the PROCESS screen 3 Turn the SHUTTER dial downward to align the cursor gt with the ADVANCED PROCESS item Then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow to display the ADVANCED PROCESS screen 4 Turn the SHUTTER dial downward to align the cursor gt with the SKIN COLOR ADJUST item Then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow to display the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen The frame shown on the screen indicates the detection area of the skin detail function 5 When the cursor gt is aligned with the SKIN COLOR DET item the SHUTTER dial is pressed in the direction of the arrow and EXECUTE selected the skin colour detection mode is activated 6 Shoot so that the area with the colour that you want to detect is brought within the detection area frame To decide on the colour for the detection press the SHUTTER dial to set SKIN COLOR DET to STOP e
58. adjustment for white balance e It is not activated in preset full auto shooting full time auto white balance and colour bar modes t See White Balance Adjustment on page 45 ACCU FOCUS e When this switch is set to ACCU FOCUS in the lower position the lens iris will be forced to open for approximately ten seconds e The depth of field can be reduced and the lens focusing can be adjusted more accurately 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Section Contd CAUTION e As the automatic shutter is activated here flicker may appear on the screen depending on the lighting conditions such as a fluorescent lamp etc e This operation is not possible in the LOLUX mode TAKE button The Super Scene Finder S S F function retains the time code data for IN point and OUT point or CUE point in the unit s memory See S S F Function on page 60 Lens mounting ring Lens lock lever Hold the lens and use the lever to turn the ring anticlockwise to release lens To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well and then turn the ring clockwise until firm ue See Attaching the Zoom Lens on page 31 FILTER Colour temperature conversion filter control knob This knob changes the internal colour temperature filter re See Camera Settings on page 42 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Right Side Section Camera Setting Section ALARM Volume control T
59. also done using the FILE MANAGE screen See Resetting the Camera Menu Settings on page 78 12 10 SETUP Screen 12 SETUP MENU ltem Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting H PHASE For adjusting the horizontal phase of the unit in relation to the signal external sync signal input through the SYNC IN connector on the left side of the unit Delaying the horizontal phase of the unit in relation to the external sync signal feidiatitnathanes Increase the number Speeding up the horizontal phase of the unit in relation to the external sync signal EE TAA Decrease the number Adjustment is not possible if the external sync signal is not input Possible values are indicated by 0 to 256 128 SC PHASE For adjusting the sub carrier SC of the unit in relation to the signal external sync signal input through the SYNC IN connector on the left side of the unit Rotating the sub carrier clockwise in relation to the external sync signal STERE Increase the number Rotating the sub carrier anticlockwise in relation to the external sync signal Pan TEN Decrease the number Adjustment is not possible if the external sync signal is not input Possible values are indicated by The phase will change when the power is turned on off The SC phase must be adjusted each time the power is turned on to 256 128 CAM MIC 48V To set whether or not 48V voltage should be applied to t
60. ased when S S F data are recorded when you overwrite the previous image Therefore the S S F data of the overlapped sections will not correspond to the video image Furthermore please note that the time code data may differ from the actual data if recording is started in the CUE mode in this situation E 61 10 S S F Super Scene Finder FUNCTION 10 3 Deleting S S F Data The S S F data recorded in the unit s memory can be deleted in the record mode and the record pause mode This function is only valid in the MARK mode m In the record mode press the NG button after the IN point has been stored or after the scene has been stored e The S S F data of the cut that you are currently shooting is deleted When the NG button is pressed after the IN point has been stored the scene number is not updated The S S F data of previous cuts are not deleted m In the record pause mode press the NG button At the point when the TAKE button is used to store the next NG button scene the S S F data of the immediately preceding cut is deleted Note The NG button is only valid for the immediately preceding scene The erase of scene data by the NG button cannot be confirmed on the unit 10 4 Resetting S S F Data Operation 1 Press the STOP button to enter the stop mode OC Cr 25 Ce Ca 2 Press the RESET button while the LOG button is kept pressed 2 LOG button 1 STOP button All the S S F data he
61. asic System For information on connection with the individual attachments refer to the page explaining the respective connection methods VIEWFINDER VF P400 mj BATTERY INP IB TYPE ME 1 fi NA 1 eon awe s Kiaat EARPHONE tf BATTERY CHARGER MV P615 m vy SHOULDER BELT Ai SAT STYPE SESE sk it MIC HOLDER Uy dani Viet 1 AETA Mt VF HOLDER I is bY it b y ty aoe S Se eee 1 5 VIEW FINDER i Lal f vaea iil al NB G1 4PACK BATTERY CHARGER aariichy AG POWER ADAPTER AA GI0 B e i NB G1 U MICROPHONE t Cems ei i ap _ae jvweoucHT j ANTON BAUER PROTED Sih e 7 481 2kFUJINON I Ly 14 x 7 38126 j S15 x6 7B12FUJINON TUEDD PASE a 519 6 5812 FUJINON ae i O cn YHT x 7 9K 12 GANON Pa oF w eee A YM1B x 6 7KT2 CANON GY DV500 i f i i STANDARD PACKAGE f 4 l i e E EE Ral oe Seen t E o ANTON BAUER ANTON BAUERBATTERY ANTON BAUER cen BATTERY HOLDER PRO PAG MAGNUM FOCUS MANUAL UNIT QRQ27 TRIMPAC HYTRON 3o HZ FM13 FUJINON pian H2Z FM15 CANON TRIPOD i n o0 TP P300 i i 1 EEE 1394 CABLE o er o o ZOOM SERVO UNIT CARRYING CASE a ape Hz Z8138 o Vi CABLE DOLLY VEG30 VEGSO i Oa BNC CABLE HZ FM 13 cannot be used with S14X7 3B12 U Please use the Focus Manual Unit FMM 8 CHF 3 CFC 12 990 manufactured by Fujinon E 30 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
62. ber gradations e When reproducibility of the black colour is not so important to ee Decrease the number NORMAL 0 to CAUTION T e During LOLUX operation FIX is displayed because GAMMA is fixed MIN 8 at the MIN value SKIN COLOR Pressing the SHUTTER dial once when the cursor is at this position ADJUST switches the screen to display the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen PAGE BACK The PROCESS MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position 12 8 SKIN COLOUR ADJUST Screen Item Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting SKIN Sets whether it is possible to change the colour used by the Skin Detail STOP STOP COLOUR function EXECUTE DETECT EXECUTE Choose this setting to allow detection of the colour used by the Skin Detail function STOP iiin Choose this setting to stop detection of the colour used by the Skin Detail function us See Using the Skin Detail Function on page 84 The setting of this item can only be changed when the SKIN COLOR WIDE NORMAL SKIN COLOR DETECT item is set to EXECUTE 19 RANGE This setting is for adjusting the skin colour range where Skin Detail 33 gradations functions When this item is selected the area where the Skin Detail to function is applicable is indicated by zebra patterns on the screen NORMAL While viewing the zebra pattern range perform the adjustment to Increasing the range Increase the number 11 Increasing the ran
63. cassette ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumination Multi Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in backlit conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame Switch provided for selecting over or under level Safety Zone indication in viewfinder Three types of safety zone indicator functions provided e Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder Full Auto Shooting FAS function Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter operations the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations Colour temperature conversion filters for 3200K 5600K 5600 K ND provided Variable scan shutter Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than PAL such as computer monitor screens Copes with the range from 50 1 Hz to 2067 8 Hz DV i LINK connector DV connector 4 pin provided Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with DV connector such as a non linear editing controller S S F Super Scene Finder function Enables memorization of the start point and ending point of each scene or memorization of CUE points 1 2 bayonet type lens Camera output VCR playback output composite YC possible External sync input connector Built in colour bar
64. ctor on the front section of the camera 6 Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp located on the front of the camera CAUTION When this microphone is attached the range that the viewfinder can be moved to the left will be reduced Please purchase a separately sold microphone if you prefer to observe through the viewfinder using your left eye With the optional KA A50 microphone holder the optional microphones MV P615 Phantom microphone can be used Attaching the Microphone with KA A50 1 Secure the microphone holder with 2 screws 2 Turn the small knob located on the outer side of the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen it and loosen the large knob located on the inner side in the same way Rotate the large knob fully anticlockwise to open the holder 3 Attach the microphone to the microphone holder so that the microphone does not interfere with the cassette cover 4 Set the microphone holder so that the height is level and tighten the inside and outside knobs to secure the microphone 5 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN input connector e When the microphone is connected to CH 1 AUDIO or CH 2 AUDIO connector on the rear panel set the CH 1 or CH 2 Audio select switch according to the microphone used 6 Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp located on the front of the camera 7 Make sure to perform the correct settings for use of a phantom microphone ex See CAM
65. d Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before transporting it Lock lever Rear base mount E 33 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY DV500 uses a lithium battery for backup of the time code data and time date data Install the provided lithium battery before actually using the unit e Lithium battery CR2032 Li indicator CAUTION If the unit is not used for a lengthy period of time one month or more remove the lithium battery If the voltage of the lithium battery becomes low the set may malfunction OM Power switch When the lithium battery is not in place or the battery is exhausted and requires a replacement the Li indicator in the LCD display will light up Replace lithium batteries with the POWER switch set to ON Doing it with the POWER switch set to OFF will cause the loss of backup data e How to Install the Lithium Battery How to Remove Lithium Batteries E The lithium battery is easily G removed if you press at the edge of the lithium battery at the place indicated in the illustration on the left and then pull the battery out Lithium battery cover keene 7 Push the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated and remove the cover 2 Slide the battery into place with its D marked surface facing upward 3 Return the lithium battery cover to i
66. dial is pressed with the cursor at this position E 73 12 SETUP MENU 12 6 PROCESS Screen Item Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting MASTER Adjusts the pedestal level master black which is the reference of black MAX 100 NORMAL BLACK eTo increase the pedestal level Increase the number UP 99 201 eTo decrease the pedestal level Decrease the number DOWN gradations to NORMAL 0 to 99 MIN 100 DETAIL Adjusts the detail enhancement level MAX 9 NORMAL eTo sharpen details 0002 Increase the number UP 8 16 e To soften details eee Decrease the number DOWN gradations to NORMAL 0 to 5 MIN 6 DTL V H Sets the direction horizontal H or vertical V in which stronger detail H MAX 4 NORMAL BAL enhancement is applied 3 9 Ni To strengthen the H enhancement Increase the number UP gradations To strengthen the V enhancement Decrease the number DOWN to Note NORMAL 0 While the LOLUX function is operating the setting value is fixed at Fa NORMAL and FIX is displayed H MIN 4 DTL Varies the detail enhancement level by changing the detail enhancement HIGH MIDDLE FREQUENCY frequency Set in accordance with the subject MIDDLE HIGH Applies strong detail enhancement LOW Used to shoot subjects with fine patterns MIDDLE Applies medium detail enhancement LOW vce Applies weak detail enhanceme
67. dition set the POWER switch to OFF and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power on again A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be guaranteed if you end a recording by turning the POWER switch or DC power supply OFF or by removing the battery pack e Before recording a scene that is particularly important perform test shooting to ensure that normal recording is possible e The power consumption can be reduced by setting the LIGHT switch on the display and TALLY lamp to OFF e The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens iris if the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved abruptly during recording If you find the noise annoying please purchase an optional microphone in order to move the microphone away from the lens or ensure that the iris is not changed abruptly during shooting E 51 7 SHOOTING OPERATION 7 2 VCR Save Mode When a recordable videocassette is loaded the GY DV500 enters the record pause mode However the record pause operation condition differs depending on the setting of the VTR switch VTR switch setting STBY The GY DV500 enters the record pause mode and the drum is rotating at this time Standby mode The STBY indicator appears in the VCR operation status display in the viewfinder in Status 1 mode e In this condition recording starts immediately when the VTR trigger button is pressed SAVE The GY DV500 enters the record pause mode but the drum is not rotating
68. e DC INPUT connector the power supply from the battery pack is interrupted and the power starts to be supplied through the DC INPUT connector Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating with a battery pack The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is connected or disconnected while operating with a battery pack e The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is disconnected e Noise to the video and audio signals occurs Audio signal are muted When operation is continued with DC input after the battery pack capacity has been used up set the POWER switch to OFF after the DC power is applied Then switch ON again f the GY DV500 is left with the battery pack attached a small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on the GY DV500 is set to OFF Remove the battery pack when the GY DV500 is not going to be used E 35 4 POWER SUPPLY 4 2 Battery Pack Operation Cont d Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack 1 Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release lever 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes facing the unit 3 Close the battery case cover Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before replacing the battery pack Lock release lever E 36 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 Tnmpack 13 14 Magnum 13 14 Compack 13 14 Ser
69. e VCR Setup Menu item No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 E 52 7 SHOOTING OPERATION 7 4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record Pause Mode Recording Check Function 7 RET button This function does not work when the GY DV500 is in the save mode or stop mode During recording check the following indications will appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging etc e RF appears on the display panel e HEAD CLOG appears on the counter display e VTR WARNING HEAD appears in the viewfinder The recording check function is only valid in the standby mode VTR switch set to STBY In the record pause mode approximately 2 seconds of the last recorded portion can be played back The recorded contents can be checked in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT orY C OUT connectors e In the viewfinder or on the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT orY C OUT connectors the video image from the VCR section is output 1 In the record pause mode press the RET button on the camera lens section e The tape is slightly rewound and played back for approximately 2 seconds After playback is finished the tape returns to the position at which the RET button is pressed and the record pause mode resumes e When the RET button is kept pressed the tape is rewound and played back for approximately 10 seconds at maximum e While the RET button
70. e contrast is low the gain of the dark section is compressed to increase the contrast FULL AUTO Full auto shooting ON OFF button and indicator This switch toggles the full auto shooting function on and off The indicator lights when in the full auto mode Full auto shooting combines the auto iris auto level control ALC to automatically adjust the video signal level and the white balance to their optimum levels The iris is placed in automatic mode even if the iris mode switch of the lens is in manual The gain will vary continuously to the maximum of 12 dB The shutter speed will vary continuously to the minimum of 1 200 of a second See Full Auto Shooting FAS function on page 83 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Right Side Section Camera Setting Section AUTO IRIS Auto iris level switch This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the condition in which the camera is used BACK L Under back light Opens the iris about 1 step from the standard level NORMAL Normal condition SPOT L Under spotlight Closes the iris about 1 step from the standard level t See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83 i GAIN switch Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the subject The boosting level differs depending on the switch position as follows Factory presets L 0 dB no boosting is applied M 9dB b
71. ecially during outdoor use will promote the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads or failing to maintain the video and audio quality at high levels To prevent wear and deterioration clean the mechanical parts using a head cleaning tape as routine maintenance However cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough for cleaning the entire tape transport mechanism it is also recommended to apply periodical maintenance inspection to prevent troubles that may be caused by the sudden occurrence of failure As the replacement adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced skill and equipment please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent Head Cleaning e To maintain beautiful pictures and sound be sure to use a head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically Read the separate sheet Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape If head cleaning is not performed periodically a type of mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture or sound may be interrupted Block Noise Use the provided head cleaning tape Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified For instructions on how to use the head cleaning tape and precautions for its use read the separate sheet Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape When dirt adheres to the heads of the GY DV500 the following indications appear during
72. ed correctly on the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder Microphone attachment holes For attaching the microphone holder KA A50 optional See Attaching the Microphone optional on page 32 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 4 Top Section c sananeor eoo Co SS SeOto ove c SSovsoeee S EJECT switch Slide to the side when inserting or ejecting the videocassette Sliding this switch opens the cassette cover If the switch is moved while the power is off the cassette cover opens but it is not possible to insert or eject the cassette Operation cover Open this cover when operating in the playback mode Otherwise keep this cover closed PLAY button Press to start playback In play mode the unit outputs the video and audio signals of normal playback and the LED indicator above the PLAY button lights If the auto tracking is active at the moment the play mode is entered the playback video will be interfered with digital noise STOP button Press to enter stop mode The drum keeps rotating in stop mode However when stop mode has continued for about 30 minutes the unit enters the tape protect mode in which the drum stops rotation and the tape tensioner is released It takes more time than usual to enter the record or play mode from the tape protect mode The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 3 or 30 minutes with the VCR Setup Menu item
73. el Adjustment ccs 48 6 9 _Monitoring Audio dunng Recording 49 7 SHOOTING OPERATION 7 1 Basic Recording Operation 7 2 VCR Save Mode cccccecececseseceseeseseseseeseseseeeseees 7 3 If Unit is Left in Record Pause Standby Mode 52 7 4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record Pause Mode Recording Check Function scccceseeeeseeees 53 8 PLAYBACK MODE 8 1 Playback Procedure cssscssessceesessseeseeeseeeseeesees 54 8 2 Fast Forward Rewind ccessseesesseeeeeeeeesseeeees 55 8 3 SeaC H niian a a eee i aaa it 55 m 9 TIME CODE OPERATION 9 1 Displaying Time Code ou cette 56 9 2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code 56 Time Code Presetting Procedure 57 e Presetting User s Bit Data cece 57 9 3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded On Tape sesser 58 9 4 Reproducing Time Codes csscccceeeeeeseseeees 59 10 S S F Super Scene Finder FUNCTION 10 1 Explanation of the S S F Function ccce 60 10 2 How to Use the S S F FUunction ccsecceeecees 61 10 3 Deleting S S F Data ccccesseesseseesstesseeseeeseeeseeees 62 10 4 Resetting S S F Data cccecesessessessesseeeeeseeseeneees 62 10 5 Writing S S F Data to Tape oes eeeeereeeeseeeeees 63 10 6 Outputting S S F Data 63 11 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11 1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector 64
74. eo system format camcorder Videocassettes which are not marked with the MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units including another GY DV500 are recorded or played back on this camcorder e The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed e Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors Compact lightweight design Employment of magnesium die cast has resulted in an operation condition weight as low as approximately 5 kg including lens viewfinder battery and cassette DV high quality digital format The 4 2 0 8 bit 25 Mbps component digital processing of the format ensures recording and playback with high picture quality High sound quality thanks to PCM audio Two types of sampling 16 bit 48 kHz sampling and 12 bit 32 kHz sampling ensure high quality digital audio Concentrated LCD display back lit The concentrated LCD panel shows the time code and CTL counter tape remaining time remaining battery power audio levels VCR section setup menus hour meter data and a variety of warning indications The display is back lit to facilitate viewing in dark locations e Time code reader generator The built in time code reader generator can be used to record EBU time code and user s bits AEF Automatic Edit Function enables neat switching between recorded scenes Bui
75. ery pack E 38 Recharging e Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could result in reduced battery capacity e If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete recharging or recharging without discharging once discharge the battery pack completely then recharge it to restore the battery capacity e If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature raised immediately after use recharging may not be performed completely 5 PREPARATIONS Sw UW aay I j li f 2 VTR switch 7 POWER switch 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON e The power is then supplied to the unit e Video image is output to the viewfinder e The display of the VCR section is turned on 2 Select the GY DV500 operation mode with the VTR switch e The GY DV500 operation mode may differ when the power is turned ON and when the cassette is loaded depending on the setting of the VTR switch as follows VTR switch setting GY DV500 operation mode SAVE GY DV500 enters the SAVE mode tape protect mode and stops the drum motor SAVE is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder In this mode the tape is effectively protected In this condition press the VTR trigger button to start recording However it takes longer for the operation to take place from this condition than from the S
76. escribed above perform adjustment again FILTER thread Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front Other filters can be used for various effects CAUTION The filter thread section rotates so pay attention when mounting a polarizing filter ZOOM servo connector Connect an optional zoom servo unit here ZOOM mode knob S Servo zoom mode Allows operation by the zoom servo control lever 0 M Manual zoom mode Allows zoom control by the zoom lever ring BACK FOCUS ring fixing screw For back focus adjustment only Secure with the screw knob after adjustment s See Back Focus Adjustment on page 44 Macro focusing ring for close up shooting By rotating this ring in the direction of the arrow close up shooting of very small objects becomes possible Normal focus adjustment and zooming are not available in the macro mode To shoot images in the macro mode set the focus ring Oto the infinite position and the zoom ring to the maximum wide angle position To adjust the focus of the macro image rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow until the object is focused CAUTION e The back focus knob is located close to the macro ring be careful not to mistake the back focus knob for the macro ring e After the required operation be sure to return the macro focusing ring to the normal position ES See Attaching the Zoom
77. et Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Operation Remedy Operation Operation stops Remedy Use recordable MiniDV cassette for recording video and audio Operation Continues Remedy Replace with a new lithium battery See page 34 Operation Continues Operation Stops Operation Continues Remedy Replace battery pack early Operation Stops automatically The camera may generate abnormal signals This is not a malfunction 14 0THERS 14 1 Troubleshooting Alarm Indications Cont d Depending on the alarm conditions the warning indicators in the LCD display the WARNING indicator the TALLY lamp alarm tones and the viewfinder appear as shown in the following table Alarm Indications Viewfinder WARNING Lamp WARNING TALLY i LCD Display Indicator Lamp Alarm Tone REC Lamp BATT Lamp On Screen Display DEW j i f SERVO re i indicat Gaines VTR WARNING SERVO indicator ly WRIA on indicator SA METETA indicator Tana x VTR WARNING HEAD HE Ad CLOG Ta ga MEA W ay L indicator Only during the interval from when the VTR trigger button is pressed and until recording starts ey zy e indicator SET e a r Remaining i tape time 9 9 i i Dp TAPE NEAR END REMAN 77 17 12 lle In racor mode only About 2 min before tape end
78. evel control Adjust the recording level of the CH2 audio channel with this control e This control is valid only when the CH2 AUDIO SELECT switch Q is set to MANUAL MONITOR SELECT audio monitor selector switch This switch is used to select the monitor sound output from the monitoring loudspeaker r via the EARPHONE jack on page 20 CH 1 The CH1 channel audio is output MIX CH1 and CH2 channel audio are output mixed CH 2 The CH2 channel audio is output CAUTION Make sure to move switches all the way Do not leave a switch stopped in a midway position Noise will be generated and operation irregularities will occur E 14 CH 1 AUDIO SELECT selector switch This switch is used to select the method for adjusting the recording level of the CH 1 audio channel AUTO The recording level is held at the reference level even when sounds greater than the reference level are input The recording level does not increase when the input level is low MANUAL The recording level can be adjusted with the CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL control 0 or the CH 1 AUDIO LEVEL control 0 0n page 10 To use the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 recording level control on the front section set the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE to ENABLE CH 2 AUDIO SELECT selector switch This switch is used to select the method for adjusting the recording level of the CH 2 audio channel AUTO The recording level is held at the
79. filter suits the AUTO WHITE A B illumination conditions ERROR LOW LIGHT Amount of incident light insufficient e Check to see if it is necessary to increase illumination or perform AUTO WHITE A B iris adjustment ERROR OVER LIGHT Amount of incident light excessive e Check to see if illumination and iris adjustment are appropriate AUTO WHITE A NG OBJECT 14 OTHERS 14 1 Troubleshooting Cont d In the case of troubles occurring during operation of the GY DV500 it performs a self test to identify the cause and displays the result in the form of an error code The error code consists of the main code which indicates its contents and the sub code which indicates the details Depending on the status of the GY DV500 at this time indications may also appear on the LCD display the WARNING indicator may activate and the alarm tone may be generated tn the viewfinder the VTR WARNING DEW indication appears when condensation is detected and the VTR WARNING STOP VTR WARNING HARD or VTR WARNING REW indication appears depending on the contents of the error code when some of the other error codes are displayed WARNING indicator TALLY lamp VTA WARNING HARD VTA WARNING DEW tone Auto OFF indicator Dew condensation Lights depending on the error code indicator When this indicator lights the GY DV500 will automatically stop operation or eject the cassette
80. g Monaural mini jack The earphone can also be used to monitor alarm tones depending on situations The sound from the monitoring loudspeaker is interrupted when an earphone is connected here Memo Only the left channel sound is heard when a stereo mini jack is used DC OUTPUT connector Power output connector to a wireless microphone transmitter etc The supply voltage is identical to the voltage supplied to the unit DC 12V max 0 1 A AS Gie profile a DC 12V power through E 20 P250 optional AC power adapter When a cable is connected here the power supply from the battery pack is interrupted and the source is switched to the power supplied through this connector CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 1 audio input connector XLR 3 pin Connect the external audio equipment or microphone to this connector Set the CH 1 AUDIO IN LINE MIC select switch according to the connected equipment The audio signal input through this connector is recorded on the CH 1 audio channel To record the audio of this connector set the CH 1 AUDIO INPUT switch on page 14to REAR AUDIO IN connector 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 5 Rear Section Cont d CH 2 AUDIO IN CH 2 audio input connector XLR 3 pin Connect the external audio equipment or microphone to this connector Set the CH 2 AUDIO IN LINE MIC select switch according to the connected equipment The audio signal input through
81. g a component that does not require 48 V power supply make sure that the switch is not set to this position before the connection is made Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here See Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack on page 36 Battery holder lock release knob This knob is used to open the battery case cover Press the knob to open the cover BRAKER The braker trips when the power consumption exceeds the capacity If the braker trips confirm that the power consumption does not exceed the wattage rating Then press BRAKER before turning the power ON again to put the camera in the operating status If the unit still does not work normally please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent E 21 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 6 Counter Display Contents COUNTER switch Counter display 1 Tape counter display e nanan Ha cwe UL I LILI LILL CTL counter TO id nn mW an mm HB TC D LILI LILI LILI I Time code lt i war me IN AANA NE ver sewp SE VS B L Lii LILI Lii Usersbi Menu No 516 DISPLAY SELECT sa Min Sec Ia te wm i RNN THe amy ps aa eit ae oe ofl m in Cheer he UB D cu ic 19 ag Date display re Day Month Year J h a amp 2 VCR Setup Menu display SAk E I te lE RE h A a meter display DNI AN EEIN a a ILE E LiL am
82. ge Decrease the number NARROW The ADVANCED PROCESS MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is PAGE BACK pressed with the cursor at this position E 75 12 SETUP MENU 12 9 FILE MANAGE Screen The unit has three files that can be used for storing camera menus The FILE MANAGE screen is for performing the operations for saving the set CAMERA MENU e When menu settings are made using SCENE FILE A or B the contents of the settings will be invalid if the storage operations are not performed on this screen However the SETUP MENU settings will be valid even if the storage operations are not performed e When menu settings are made using SCENE FILE OFF the contents are stored in the unit at the time settings are changed on each menu screen even if the storage operations are not performed 2 3 4 5 SHUTTER dial 1 STATUS button SHUTTER te i MENU GAMERA MENU SCENE FILE A VF DISPLAY MENU OPERATION MENU PROCESS MENU Cursor FILE MANAGE SETUP MENU EXIT CAMERA MENU screen FILE MANAGE SCENE FILE A STORE FILE Cursor 72STORE RESET FILE RESET PAGE BACK STORE OK FILE MANAGE screen E 76 Storage Operation 1 2 3 4 5 Press the STATUS button for about 1 second to display the CAMERA MENU screen Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the FILE MANAGE item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The FILE M
83. ge Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15V DC If the power voltage is too low abnormal colour and increased noise may occur Do not exceed 15 V DC in any case or the unit could be damaged e Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 C to 40 C and a relative humidity of 30 to 80 Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be generated When storing the GY DV500 for a long time the storage temperatures should be 20 C to 60 C Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism for example near a radio or TV transmitter transformer motor etc the picture may contain noise and the colours may be incorrect e Use of wireless microphone near the camera When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording the tuner could pick up noise e Avoid using or placing the unit in places e subject to extreme heat or cold e with excessive dirt or dust e with high humidity or moisture e subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking stove e subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface e also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment E 6 e Pr
84. generator is nearly exhausted See How to Replace Backup Lithium Batteries on page 34 E 17 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 0 9 27 9 Q Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on top of the section opens this cover so that a videocassette can be inserted or removed from the unit The cover can be locked automatically by pushing and closing it e If the cassette cover is not closed the GY DV500 will remain inoperative Memo To prevent penetration of foreign objects into the unit do not leave the unit with the cassette cover open MONITOR OUT monitor output connector BNC e Composite video signal output connector An EE image or the playback image is output through the VCR section An EE image is output during other modes than the playback mode e Data for the Camera menus and VCR setup menus or time code is not output Y C OUT connector 4P Separate YC video signal output connector LINE OUT CH 1 CH 2 connector RCA Output connector for audio signals e Outputs the input audio signal in the record and stop modes e Outputs the playback audio signal in the playback mode e Alarm sound is not output TEST OUT connector BNC Composite video signal output connector Outputs the camera image SYNC IN connector BNC For inputting the sync signal when the GY DV500is camera image is synchronized with an external c
85. he MIC IN connector on the front section eee 48V applied OFF iiaei 48V not applied ON OFF ON PAGE BACK The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position E 77 12 SETUP MENU 12 11 Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values Using the FILE MANAGE screen the CAMERA MENU settings can be reset to the initial setting values On the FILE MANAGE screen select the file of the CAMERA MENU to be reset and then perform the resetting operation 2 3 4 5 SHUTTER dial 4 STATUS button SHUTTER T MENU CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE A VF DISPLAY MENU OPERATION MENU PROCESS MENU Cursor gt F ILE MANAGE SETUP MENU EXIT CAMERA MENU screen FILE MANAGE SCENE FILE A STORE FILE STORE RESET FILE Cursor 7 gt RESET PAGE BACK RESET OK FILE MANAGE screen E 78 Reset Operation 1 Press the STATUS button for about 1 second to display the CAMERA MENU screen 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the FILE MANAGE item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The FILE MANAGE screen appears in the viewfinder 3 Choose the file of the CAMERA MENU to be reset A B OFF or ALL e If ALL is selected all the CAMERA MENU files will be reset Turn the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor with the RESET FILE item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow 3 Turn the SHUTTE
86. hown as on screen display e Time code data is not shown as on screen display during recording or playback The data is shown only on the counter display Time code and user s bit data are not shown on the counter display Is the COUNTER switch set to CTL If so set the switch to TC or UB Remaining battery power display is incorrect Battery alarm is displayed and the GY DV500 enters the non operating mode even when a fully charged battery is used The VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE may not be set correctly in accordance with the type of battery in use If the menu item setting is incorrect set it correctly using the VCR setup menu item BATTERY TYPE e Is the battery old Cassette cannot be ejected after the power is turned ON The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient Check the power voltage Viewfinder image looks dark or unclear e Adjust the viewfinder s contrast and bright controls e Is the filter turret set to 5600K ND e Is the iris closed e Is the shutter speed too fast e Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected Noise appears when playing back a tape recorded on another unit The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed e When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors The front section s
87. hts orange The cassette indicator on the display blinks during tape loading and lights steadily after the loading has been completed The condition at the completion of loading varies depending on the position of the VTR switch and the switch on the back of the videocassette as shown below Podi Switch on Back of Videocassette sii REC SAVE STBY Enters record The unit enters pause mode after stop mode SAVE back spacing REC INH is In the record pause displayed for a few mode and the drum seconds on the rotation is stopped counter display Recording can be started by pressing the VTR trigger button from the record pause condition For details on how to record see page 50 After the cassette cover is closed it takes about 8 seconds before the unit can start recording or before it enters the stop mode E 40 CAUTION The GY DV500 cannot be operated while the cassette cover is open Make sure to close the cover before operating the unit Unloading the Cassette 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Slide the EJECT switch all the way to the side to start tape ejection The cassette indicator on the display blinks during tape ejection and turns off after the ejection has been completed 3 Take out the videocassette 4 Close the cassette cover CAUTION Do not leave the unit for a long period with the cassette cover open as dirt or other foreign objects may enter
88. i 3k a WOD AUDLOCK SP LILI LILI L HILLI A Ooo ha Eject switch N E 50 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Power is supplied to the unit Check that the condensation indicator DEW does not appear on the display If it is lit wait until the indicator goes out 2 Set the VTR switch to the STBY position Even when the VTR switch is set to the SAVE position pressing the VTR trigger button will start recording However in this case it is necessary to wait a short time until the recording actually starts For details on the SAVE mode see page 52 3 Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover Ensure that the switch on the back of the videocassette is set to REC and insert the cassette correctly When the cassette is inserted the tape is loaded and the unit enters the record pause mode Slowly close the cassette cover e Use a videocassette marked MiniDV e If the cassette cover is not closed the GY DV500 will remain inoperative e Following loading of the cassette and when the POWER switch is turned ON OFF the built in head cleaner will emit a sound while operating This does not indicate a malfunction e After the cassette cover is closed it takes about 8 seconds before the unit is ready for recording Set the switches as required e GAIN Sensitivity suitable for the subject e OUTPUT CAM AUTO KNEE ON WHT BAL A or B e Set the IRIS switch of the lens to A
89. ies it is necessary to detach the battery case from the GY DV500 and replace it with the Anton Bauer battery holder Use the following battery holder e Battery holder Anton Bauer QRQ27 Detaching the Battery Case From the GY DV500 and Attaching The Anton Bauer Battery Attaching the Anton Bauer Battery H o I d er Anton Bauer Battery Holder 7 Black screw A wt Connector 7 Remove the two black screws on the battery case Compartment 2 Remove the lower half of the battery case cover in the downward direction Anton Bauer Battery hold 3 Mount screw i tae See 4 Connect the connectors protruding from the GY DV500 with the connectors on the battery holder Following connection of the connectors insert them into the connector compartment and secure with the clamp 5 Secure the battery holder to the GY DV500 with the four mount screws provided with the battery holder 3 To remove the battery case remove the four screws B fixing 2 l the battery case and the connector connecting the battery l Take care not to pinch the wires This could result in case to this unit damage J Attaching and Detaching an Anton Bauer Battery Pack i Release lever Guide pins Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Align the 3 guide pins of the battery pack with the guide holes on the battery holder and push straight to insert the battery pack The battery cannot be attached properly
90. iewfinder 4 Choose the menu item from the menu screen Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to align the cursor with the menu item to be set and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow e The area with the setting value starts blinking and the value can now be changed 5 Change the setting value Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to change the setting value and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The setting value stops blinking but remains lit To change multiple items repeat steps 4 and 5 above 6 Return to the CAMERA MENU screen Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow To change the settings of other menu screens perform the operations described in steps 3 to 6 above 7 if SCENE FILE A or B is selected choose the FILE MANAGE item from the CAMERA MENU screen and performtheoperationsforstoringafile See FILE MANAGE Screen on page 76 It is not necessary to perform the file storage operations for changes made to the SETUP MENU 8 Complete the CAMERA MENU setting Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to align the cursor with the EXIT item on the CAMERA MENU screen and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the arrow The normal screen returns in the viewfinder E 71 12 SETUP MENU 12 4 VF Display Screen Item Function Operation Variati
91. if the guide pins are not inserted straight Release lever Cassette cover side panel Guide Battery pack holes Trimpack 2 Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the cassette cover is located until it clicks Battery Now the battery pack has been attached e gt a Side pane Detaching the Battery Pack ia a e While pushing and holding the release lever slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the LCD display is located then pull the battery pack outward to remove E 37 4 POWER SUPPLY 4 2 Battery Pack Operation Cont d REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator Remaining battery power indication E BATT F mananan E BATT maco000 Viewfinder LOW BATTERY REC BATT lamp iie BATT Operating Time with Battery Pack When the VF P115B is used as the viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached the approximate continuous operating time is as follows Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time at 25 C NP 1B 60 minutes Magnum 14 130 minutes NP L40 80 minutes To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according to the type of the battery pack in use ts See page 22 v The status of the remaining battery power can be checked by the remaining battery power indication ce See page 72 When the remaining battery powe
92. in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting on the VCR Setup Menu Noise may appear in the picture during still mode When the automatic tracking function is activated at the 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 another unit digital noise may appear during playback Following the loading the built in head cleaner will emit a sound while operating This does not indicate a malfunction 8 PLAYBACK MODE Fast Forward Rewind REW button FF button STOP button m Press the FF button in stop mode to fast forward the tape f Press the REW button in stop mode to rewind the tape When the tape approaches the end during fast forwarding Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewinding eee Ine Tape speed Cece lpiales to protectie The time required for fast forwarding and rewinding may become longer when used in a cold environment This is not a malfunction 8 3 Search REW button FF button CLK hi aD eit PLA oo ICS I STOP button PLAY button m Press the FF button in play mode to search the tape in the forward direction at about 10 times the normal speed eThe audio is reproduced during the search e Press the REW button in play mode to search the tape in e Video noise may be observed or the
93. inance level of 70 to 80 or sections with levels over 100 in the viewfinder The zebra pattern can be used as a reference for manual iris adjustment When adjusting the iris manually adjust it so that the zebra patterns are displayed in the section that you want to stress in the subject The initial setting is 70 to 80 However using the ZEBRA setting on the VF DISPLAY MENU zebra patterns can be displayed in the sections with a luminance level of 85 to 95 over 95 and over 100 s See VF DISPLAY MENU Screen on page 72 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 3 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Moo 44r Outline The following operation allows the alignment of the shutter speed of the camera with the variable scanning rate of a Band computer monitor or display When a computer monitor screen or display is shot with the camera a bright horizontal line indicating excessive exposure is displayed in cases when the scanning rate of the monitor is faster than the shutter speed of the camera A dark Video monitor horizontal line indicating insufficient exposure is displayed in cases when the monitor s scanning rate is slower than the camera s shutter speed The scanning frequency of a monitor varies due to various reasons during the computer operation Adjust the scanning rate to obtain a stable image while observing the image in the viewfinder Variable Scan V SCAN Basic operation Set the SHUTTER i
94. ing the RET button on the lens section Counter display improper cassette type Pe TAPE Lights when the lithium battery for backup of time code generator and date time data is exhausted Remaining tape time MTL A REMAIN 7 wm iad A 7 Gpr ETR About 2 minutes before tape end The TALLY lamp and alarm sound are activated only in the record mode When the tape has ended completely Remaining battery power E BATT moo When the remaining battery capacity is low abo the battery capacity drops to an insufficient evel E 86 32k Symptom VCR Operation and Remedy SERVO indicator RF indicator Li indicator 1 paga 40 30 2 pannpanaganugam AjOOF Ddw am SERVORF Lil 48k E BATT F y J aunnnan Remaining tape time display Remaining battery power display Operation The VTR rejects operation Remedy Leave the power on and wait until the indication disappears During recording the mode becomes the stop mode During playback playback of the disturbed video image continues Also check the input syne signal Signal is disturbed when the unit is subject to a violent shock In other cases please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent Operation Continues Remedy Clean the head with the special head cleaning tape See page 7 and the separate she
95. is pressed the record mode is not entered even if the VTR trigger button is pressed 8 PLAYBACK MODE 8 1 Playback Procedure 1 POWER switch Operation 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Load the recorded videocassette correctly Slide the EJECT switch to the side When the cassette cover opens insert the videocassette and then close the cassette cover again e When a recordable videocassette with the switch on the back of the cassette set to REC is loaded the unit enters the record pause mode STBY mode In this case press the STOP button to release the record pause mode 3 Press the PLAY button The PLAY indicator lights and playback starts 4 Press the STILL button to stop playback temporarily The STILL indicator lights and the unit enters the still mode 5 To re start playback press the PLAY button gt The STILL indicator goes out and playback starts again 6 To stop playback press the STOP button The PLAY indicator goes out and the unit enters the stop mode E 54 2 EJECT switch a iii QLD 6 STOP button 4 STILL button 3 PLAY button 5 CAUTION e When the still picture mode or stop mode has continued for about 30 minutes the unit automatically switches to the save mode to protect the tape The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 3 or 30 minutes with the VCR Setup Menu item No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME When used
96. it on the counter blinks 4 Set the date and time e Each time the ADVANCE button is pressed the value of Date display COUNTER switch UB the blinking digit increases Day Month Year e Each time the SHIFT button is pressed the digit to the right of the currently blinking one starts blinking When M E pressed while the rightmost digit is blinking the leftmost HOLD digit starts blinking again mon woe Repeat the above procedure to set the value of all the tf Wel Teg Sp aa digits et rire 5 To decide the set date and time data press the PRESET wn anne et ai PUL I ELE CHI The HOLD indicator on the display turns off and the date time display stops blinking The time starts counting TA Memo amp LLI Lik To display and set the time code or user s bit set the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT to TC E 41 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E 42 1 POWER ON 1 First place a charged battery pack in the battery case on the rear section of the unit If battery pack is not used connect DC power to the DC INPUT connector on the rear section of the unit using the AC power adapter AA P250 to supply DC 12 V current 2 Set the POWER switch on the unit to ON 2 SWITCH positions Set the VTR switch to STBY AUTO IRIS switch set to NORMAL GAIN switch set to L The L position is 0 dB OUTPUT switch set to CAMWJTO KNEE OFF WHT BAL Auto White Balance switch set to A or B
97. ld in the memory are erased However the reel number is not cleared Note The unit is not provided with a function for reading out the S S F data from a tape Necessary data should be moved to another device before resetting Also to read out the S S F data from a tape please use the optional DV Videocassette Recorder BR DV600 2 RESET button E 62 10 S S F Super Scene Finder FUNCTION 10 5 Writing S S F Data to Tap S S F data stored in the unitis memory can be written to the beginning of tape Precautions when writing S S F data w When S S F data stored in the memory of the GY DV500 is written to the beginning of the rewound tape approximately 5 seconds of recorded video and or sound will be erased at the beginning In the case of important recordings leave 5 seconds or more of the tape unrecorded before starting recording Operation to S 1 Press the STOP button to enter the stop mode 6 pao 2 Press the REW button while the LOG button is kept pressed paps san a e The REW indicator blinks during tape transport in the writing position e The LOG indicator lights while S S F data are being written to the tape When writing to the tape is completed the LOG indicator goes out About the Scene End Cue Up Function m When the CONTINUE button is pressed while the LOG button is kept pressed in the stop mode the tape winds to the S S F data s last OUT point after which the u
98. lt in monitor loudspeaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode The loudspeaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in the unit e Rec check function for convenient recording review e Camera section designed with 3 CCD system for high quality picture Three 1 2 CCDs with 440 000 effective pixels employed Digital signal processing for reproduction of DV high quality picture e Super sensitivity F 11 2000 Ix 2000 Ix standard sensitivity increased to F 11 while high S N is retained Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination eliminating the need for extra illumination e LOLUX for 0 75 Ix F1 4 illumination Employment of LOLUX mode ensures 33 dB gain This is e This unit records and plays back in the SP mode Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape Before recording important scenes be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly Recorded video and audio contents are for private use Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the video
99. me is less than about 2 minutes in the record mode Tape end reached An unrecordable videocassette the switch on the back of the cassette is set to SAVE is inserted VTR trigger is pressed with no tape loaded E 28 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 9 Indication in Viewfinder Cont d Safety Zone Three types of safety zone items can be displayed in the viewfinder Select the required one with the SAFETY ZONE item on the VF DISPLAY menu screen i mii 7 r lt 1 Fo 4 fF a PB all ke A OFF ZONE1 ZONE 2 ZONES b 4 Setting the Screen Display CAMERA MENU Screen used for making various settings of the camera and VCR SCENE FILE A See Camera Menu on page 70 PVF DISPLAY MENU Ge OPERATION MENL e PROCESS MENU FILE MANAGE VCR Setup Menu on page 66 SETUP MENU EXIT Auto White Balance Display This screen appears during the auto white balance adjustment operation to display various data See White Balance Adjustment on page 45 y TE AUTO WHITE A OPERATION i Shutter Speed Display When the SHUTTER dial is pressed a shutter speed is displayed for approx 5 sec In addition whenever the shutter speed is altered by using the SHUTTER dial the shutter speed is displayed While this display is shown other displays disappear is See SHUTTER dial on page 12 SHUTTER 1 1000 E 29 3 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 1 B
100. moomw gt 3 Set the lens ins mode switch to A AUTO IRIS side 4 Choose the proper colour temperature conversion filter FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K ND w N Suitable Location Indoors dark outdoors Outdoors Outdoors under clear sky 5 Using the SHUTTER dial set the shutter speed to OFF 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTIMft 6 2 Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder 2 Diopter adjustment Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible 3 Brightness and contrast adjustment When the ambient brightness changes etc the brightness and contrast of the viewfinder screen can be adjusted with the BRIGHT and CONT controls Eyepiece 2 Eyepiece focusing ring Display the camera built in colour bar signal on the video monitor and adjust the colours contrast and brightness 1 Connect a colour video monitor to the MONITOR OUT C connector of the GY DV500 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS to output the colour bar signal EBU type colour bars 3 Set the monitor s BLUE CHECK function to ON so that the screen turns entirely blue 4 Adjust the CHROMA control of the monitor so that there is no difference in brightness between the colour bars and 2 5 With the BLUE CHECK function ON adjust the PHASE 6 El Ped i ey control of the monitor so that there is no difference in ne
101. nit enters the record pause mode Scene End Cue Up The FF button s LED blinks during the Scene End Cue Up mode CONTINUE button Note Once a tape with recorded S S F data is ejected and then reinserted again the previous data will be erased if new S S F data are recorded on the tape 10 6 Outputting S S F Data The S S F data stored in the unit s memory can be output by RS 232C control via the VTR REMOTE connector For how to connect see Connecting a PC on page 65 VTR REMOTE connector E 63 11 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11 1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector Rear section of GY DV500 Video component with DV Connector DV connector DV connector g DV cable Connection Connect the DV connector on the GY DV500 to the DV connector on the video component using the DV cable Settings i Recording the playback image or audio of the GY DV500 on the video component with DV connector To remote control the playback operation of the GY DV500 from the video component with DV connector set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to IEEE1394 See page 68 E 64 11 USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11 2 Connecting a PC RS 232C pis O age s f ae TTIL AS 232C 3 converter cable 1RS 2320 oo j E l MONITOR Optional VC P893 AUDIO IN OUT k connector VIDEO IN i 1 Non linear editing controller DV connector Connec
102. nt Used to shoot subjects with large patterns Note While the LOLUX function is operating the setting value is fixed at MIDDLE and FIX is displayed SKIN DTL Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF ON OFF DETECT ON eed ence Skin Detail function activated OFF OFF iieii Skin Detail function not activated See Using the Skin Detail Function on page 84 V Increases the vertical resolution NORMAL NORMAL RESOLUTION NORMAL Vertical resolution 380 lines VMAX eV MAX oaaae Vertical resolution 450 lines The sensitivity is degraded and the bright sections may be colored depending on the subject ADVANCED Displays the ADVANCED PROCESS Screen PROCESS See ADVANCED PROCESS Screen on page 75 PAGE BACK The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position E 74 12 SETUP MENU 12 7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen Item Function Operation Variation Range Initial Setting COLOR Sets the colour matrix ON ON MATRIX OFF Deactivates the colour matrix function OFF ON The colour reproducibility is enhanced but noise increases CAUTION During the LOLUX operation COLOR MATRIX is fixed to the OFF setting and FIX is displayed GAMMA Correction of the gamma curve to decide the reproducibility of black color MAX 8 NORMAL e To enhance the black colour reproducibility However halftones will be 7 lost for white section 17 RN Increase the num
103. omponent Memo The camera cannot be synchronized with a VCR playback signal When the power is switched ON while an external sync signal is input the screen moves in a vertical direction for a few seconds This is not a malfunction Only for the combined H horizontal V vertical synchronizing signal Synchronization with the SC sub carrier of the input signal is not possible Even if SC adjustment is performed a phase shift will take place at the time of power on off The SC phase must be adjusted each time the power is turned on If the external sync signal is disrupted during recording the SYnc inh SYNC INHIBIT indicator is displayed on the counter display and recording stops If the external sync signal is disrupted during playback playback of the disturbed video image continues Start playback again after synchronization is obtained and the signal is stabilized VTR REMOTE connector A part of the unit s functions can be controlled externally To remote control the unit using the control signal of this connector the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT must be set to RS232C For details please consult your JVC dealer Note e When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder Make settings on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector the VCR operation mode will not be display
104. on Range Initial Setting FNO Selects whether or not the F number of the lens iris is displayed on the ON ON DISPLAY Status 1 screen OFF ON rene F number is displayed OFF ES F number is not displayed AUDIO Selects whether or not the audio indicator is displayed on the Status 1 ON ON DISPLAY screen OFF ON eaa Audio indicator is displayed ORF sch aea Audio indicator is not displayed SAFETY ZONE Selects the safety zone setting OFF OFF See Safety Zone on page 29 ZONE1 ZONE 2 ZONES RECTIME Sets whether the remaining tape recording time or TIME CODE is displayed TIME CODE REMAIN on the Status 1 screen REMAIN TIME CODE TIME CODE is displayed The time code is displayed even if the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK REMAIN 0000 Remaining time is displayed ZEBRA Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra 70 80 70 80 pattern is displayed 85 95 70 80 ceesecsssssseees Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance OVER95 levels between 70 and 80 OVER100 85 95 oeeseetesesseee Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85 and 90 OVER 95 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 95 OVER 100 Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 100 PAGE BACK The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position E 72 1
105. on is not the ALC Auto Level Control function boosts the gain more available if gain is set to ALC than in the case of manual adjustment GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION The LOLUX button is used when the illumination is still LOLUX on off button insufficient after compensating with the GAIN switch Press the button to enter the LOLUX mode in which the gain is boosted by about 33 dB LOLUX ON is displayed for about 2 seconds on the Status 0 or Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder Pressing the button again cancels the LOLUX mode LOLUX OFF is displayed for a few seconds m When the LOLUX function is in use the image definition on the screen will degrade to increase residual images but this O is not a malfunction Relationship between gain iris and shutter 0 7 Lx 8 Lx 32 Lx 2000 Lx 4200 Lx 18000 Lx FULL AUTO SHOOTING 33 dB 1208 005 1 50 1 200 LOLUX ALC 7 AUTOMATIC IRIS fo EEI ee TA Zz F44 F11 F16 E 82 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 5 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject Various switch settings are performed to accommodate the conditions of the illumination and the subject when shooting SWITCH FUNCTIONS AUTO IRIS LEVEL BLACK stretch black switch compress setting switch GAIN OUTPUT WHT BAL NG POWER i AUTO IRIS LEVEL switch This switch allows the reference value for the auto iris adjustment to be changed according to the lighting
106. on page 72 Jn the Super Scene Finder S S F mode the number of memorized scenes is shown M In MARK mode C In CUE mode Number Number of memorized scenes OPEN F2 F2 8 F4 F5 6 F8 F11 F16 CLOSE Example M 99 e Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses Event display is not available while this screen is displayed Indication Indication Contents SCENE FILE A B OFF WHITE BAL A B PRESET FAW FILTER 3 2K 5 6K 5 6K ND SHUTTER OFF 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 50 1 to 1 2067 8 in VARIABLE mode EEI in ALC mode GAIN 3dB OdB 6dB 9dB 12dB 18dB LOLUX ALC IRIS LEVEL NORMAL BACKL SPOTL FULL AUTO ON OFF RECTIME Remaining tape time or time code E 27 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 9 Indications in Viewfinder Cont d a Alarm Message Display ACCU FOCUS Alarm message display The following alarm messages are displayed on the status 0 and status 1 screens Indication LOW BATTERY CLOSE CASSETTE COVER VTR WARNING HEAD VTR WARNING SERVO VTR WARNING DEW VTR WARNING HARD VTR WARNING STOP VTR WARNING REW TAPE NEAR END TAPE END REC INHIBIT NO TAPE Contents The battery capacity is nearly exhausted The cassette cover is not closed Head clogging Servo error Condensation Hardware error Operation stopped Rewinding abnormality Remaining tape ti
107. ons may occur in scene transition accuracy FREE The time code starts to run from the time it is preset in the time code generator LITHIUM BATT 4 Ft ADVANCE PRESET O O O Note When the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 SSF MODE is set to CUE MODE or MARK MODE the time code generator s running method is internally set to the REGEN mode If No 398 SSF MODE is not set to OFF the time code cannot be preset E 56 9 TIME CODE OPERATION TIME CODE PRESETTING PROCEDURE Display the time code on the counter display ea OED RHE OST punen Set the COUNTER switch to TC e Time code up to 23 hrs 59 min 59 sec 24 frames can be preset 2 Place the time code generator in preset mode Press the HOLD button e The HOLD indicator lights on the display to indicate the preset mode The first digit of the counter display blinks 3 Set the value of the blinking digit 6 Press the ADVANCE button 3 ADVANCE PRESET e The value of the blinking digit changes button bution 4 Change the blinking digit Press the SHIFT button e The blinking digit changes 5 Set the desired value for all digits Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each digit Erse 6 Preset the set data in the memory ATI T Press the PRESET button oL he LIL e The set data is saved as the time code generator value Following the above operation the HOLD indicator Deer SA disappears from the display the counter stops blinking Co
108. oosted to approximately 3 times the original H 18 dB boosted to approximately 8 times the original e The boosting level for each switch position can be changed with the OPERATION menu screen s See page 73 The more the boosting level is increased the more the resulting image will be noisy VTR SAVE STBY switch Used to select the status of the GY DV500 when the power is turned ON and a videocassette is loaded STBY The GY DV500 is in the standby mode When a recordable videocassette is loaded the GY DV500 enters the record pause mode SAVE The GY DV500 is in the save mode e The status of the GY DV500 is displayed on the Status screen 1 in the viewfinder OUTPUT Colour bar Camera Auto knee switch This switch is used to select the output signal When the video signal from the shooting camera is selected the auto knee function is available CAM AUTO KNEE ON Outputs the video signal from the shooting camera In this mode the auto knee function is available CAM AUTO KNEE OFF Outputs the video signal from the shooting camera In this mode the auto knee function is not available BARS Outputs the colour bar signal In this mode the auto knee function is not available Set to this position when adjusting the video monitor or when recording the colour bar signal AUTO KNEE function When shooting a foreground subject such as a human being etc with a high brightness background if the brightne
109. operations are rejected 3300 Tape unloading impossible Operation stops All operations are rejected 4000 Irregular cassette intake Operation stops All operations operation are rejected 4100 Irregular eject operation Operation stops All operations are rejected 4200 Cassette housing abnormality Operation stops All operations are rejected 5605 Tape is cut Operation stops All operations are rejected 5606 to 5607 Tape is slack Operation stops All operations are rejected 5702 Tape end sensor error Operation stops All operations are rejected 5802 Tape beginning sensor error Operation stops All operations are rejected 7001 Drum rotation stopped Operation stops All operations are rejected 7101 Capstan rotation stopped Operation stops All operations are rejected 7202 to 7203 Supply reel rotation error Operation stops are rejected All operations 7302 to 7303 Take up reel rotation error Operation stops All operations are rejected 7305 Irregular tape winding when Operation stops All operations unloading are rejected E 90 Remedy Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON However the tape may be damaged depending on the situation Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent Open the cassette cover by using the EJECT switch and then switch the power ON again Switch the
110. ot E RRE and the time code is preset If the REG FREE switch is set to FREE the time code starts to run If you preset a wrong time code perform steps 2 3 4 5 and 6 again Note Time code presetting is not possible in the SAVE mode PRESETTING USER S BIT DATA ai Display user s bit data on the counter display and perform RESET button the same procedure as the time code presetting procedure e The user s bit can be specified using numerals or alphabetic letters from 0 to F for each digit Note Do not set F to all user s bit or the data can not be read e Pressing the RESET button in the preset mode resets the time code or user s bit data to 00 00 00 00 e Ifyou press the HOLD button by mistake press the HOLD button once more to return to the previous display E 57 9 TIME CODE OPERATION 9 3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes The GY DV500 also incorporates a time code reader Therefore when the unit enters record mode from record pause mode it can read the time code data recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation of the existing data The recorded user s bit data is identical to the user s bit data recorded on tape However approximately 1 frame variations may occur in scene transition accuracy To enable this set the time code related switches as follows before starting recording PRESET REGEN switch Setting Na a 5 mn a Set the VCR Setup Menu item No
111. otect the unit from being splashed with water especially when shooting in the rain Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach In addition salt and sand may adhere to the camera body Be sure to clean the camera after use Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens colour divergence phenomena magnification chromatic aberration may occur at the periphery of the image This is not a camera malfunction Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the playback picture and the EE picture Use the unit in an upright position If placed on its side heat release efficiency will deteriorate adversely affecting the tape transport Depending on circumstances the tape may also be damaged Vibrations Colours may fail to appear during VCR playback in locations subjected to vibrations Precautions for transportation Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the cassette insertion slot Be sure to close the cassette cover when the unit is not to be used for a long period Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cable during recording or playback Otherwise the tape may be damaged e When the unit is not in use be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF in
112. ounter display and the setting value is saved in the GY DV500 s memory The display returns to the normal screen mode when data has been saved m Ifthe MENU button is pressed without pressing the DATA SET button the display returns to the normal screen mode without the setting value being changed E 67 12 SETUP MENU 12 1 VCR Setup Menu Cont d VCR SETUP MENU CONTENTS Item Setting Group Value Contents Factory Upper row Viewfinder display Setting Lower row Counter display indication SERVO 050 REMOTE SELECT LOCAL Selection of the method for remote control of the VCR LOCAL ISYSTEM IEEE1394 LOCAL Choose this setting when the VCR should RS232C be controlled using the operation buttons on the GY DV500 only rnSL Lc IEEE1394 Choose this setting when the VCR should IE be remote controlled from a DV connector 23 equipped video component connected to the DV connector on the rear section of the GY DV500 RS232C Choose this setting for control by means of the VCR remote control signal from the VTR REMOTE connector on the GY DV500 The operation buttons on the GY DV500 remain effective even when set to IEEE1394 or RS232C 082 BACK TALLY MODE OFF Selection of the lighting pattern of the BACKTALLY lamp BLINK ON on the rear section during recording BLINK OFF The lamp is always off ON The lamp lights during recording It remains rtMd oF off until the VTR trigger button is pressed on to start the
113. p Remaining Tape Time Display This display shows the remaining tape time minutes seconds in record and play modes e Example 30 minutes of remainina taoe REMAIN 7 717 Lis IL e This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 2 minutes An alarm sounds as a warning when remaining tape time is equivalent to less than 2 minutes in the record mode Haa LILI y j REMAIN N e The following display appears when no videocassette is loaded or during the calculation of remaining tape that takes place immediately after a videocassette is inserted REMAIN _ E 22 The counter display shows the following 4 types of information 7 Tape counter display The counter display usually functions as a tape counter hour minute second frame It can be switched to a CTL counter time code or user s bit display by using the COUNTER switch When the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to TC CTL counter Time between 9 hr 59 min 59 sec 24 frames and 9 hr 59 min 59 sec 24 frames can be displayed CTL counter indication may also corrupt at playback of segment which time code signal is not continuously recorded e Time code Time between 0 hour and 23 hr 59 min 59 sec 24 frames can be displayed e User s bit Hexadecimal number from 0 to F is displayed in 8 digits When the VCR Setup Menu item No 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set to CLOCK the date and time a
114. pment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent E 7 1 INTRODUCTION e Use JVC s Videocassette tapes marked with MiniDV for this unit Please use DVM60 or DVM30 type videocassettes Videocassettes cannot be used upside down Avoid storing a Videocassette with unevenly wound tape as this may damage the tape Rewind it to the beginning before placing a cassette into storage Store videocassettes in a place with little humidity and good ventilation where mould does not form After a Videocassette tape has been used repeatedly it becomes unable to maintain full performance due to an increase in noise caused by dropouts etc Do not continue to use a dirty or damaged tape as this will reduce the rotary head life Note that if an ME80 Videocassette is used at low temperatures block noise tends to occur due to head e Videocassette tapes marked MiniDV are provided with a switch on the back for use in preventing accidental erasure Slide the switch to SAVE to protect the required recording in the tape from being overwritten e To record on the tape slide the switch to REC Switch REC SAVE 1 5 Battery Pack to be Used The GY DV500 can use any of the following battery packs e Flat shape type e Anton Bauer battery pack Trimpack 13 14 Series Magnum 13 14 Series Compack 13 14 Series Propack 13 14 Series To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according
115. power OFF and then switch it back ON However the tape may be damaged depending on the situation Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent 14 OTHERS 14 1 Troubleshooting Cont d TROUBLES WITHOUT ERROR CODE OUTPUTS Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON e Is power supply connected properly e Is battery pack recharged e When the lithium battery is depleted it may not be possible to turn on the power e Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF Operation buttons on the GY DV500 don t work Check whether the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT has been set to IEEE1394 or RS232C If so change the setting to LOCAL e Is the cassette cover open The GY DV500 remains inoperative as long as the cassette door is open Recording is not possible e Is switch on cassette set to REC If it is set to SAVE set it to REC Noise interferes with playback video e Video head may be clogged with dirt Clean head with the special head cleaning tape See page 7 and the separate sheet Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Sound and picture are disturbed during playback e Is the sync signal input to the SYNC IN connector disturbed If so check and remedy the input sync signal Time code data is not s
116. r is nearly exhausted the following warning messages will appear In this case replace with a fully charged battery as soon as possible e Remaining battery power indication Segment bar and BATT indicator start to blink e WARNING indicator and TALLY lamp blink e Viewfinder e BATT lamp and TALLY lamp blink e LOW BATTERY character indication Status 0 or Status 1 mode e Alarm sound beeps After the remaining battery power warnings appear the GY DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued Battery operating time may differ depending on the number of times the battery has been charged charging conditions and the operating environment etc Use the values in the table on the left for approximate reference times Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environment Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens is used frequently PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY PACK e When the battery pack is not in use it must be stored in a cool dry place Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be subject to a high temperature under direct sunlight in a car etc this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten service life e When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty the operating time will be shortened e If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even immediately after recharging the service life of the battery pack is nearly finished Purchase a new batt
117. re displayed Set the COUNTER switch to TC or UB TC Time Hour Min Sec is displayed UB Date Day Month Year is displayed e Press the MENU button to switch to the VCR Setup Menu setting display 2 VCR Setup Menu setting display This display is used when setting the setup menus After setting of the setup menus the tape counter display returns For details see DISPLAYING AND SETTING VCR SETUP MENUS on page 67 3 Hour meter display The hour meter is displayed by selecting the HM group from the VCR Setup Menu The hour meter data refers to the accumulated head drum running time 4 Error code Alarm display The error code or alarm indicator is displayed automatically in case an abnormal condition occurs with the unit ra See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS on page 90 ra See ALARM INDICATIONS on page 86 Remaining Battery Power Display The 7 dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery power The lighted segment bars decrease as the remaining battery power decreases e To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according to the type of the battery pack in use E BATT F All segment bars light when a fully charged battery pack is attached TOOT E BATT The last 2 segment bars and BATT start to blink when the battery is nearly mEoOooK exhausted Replace with a fully charged battery pack BATT When the battery capacity has run out E and B
118. recording level control on the side section works regardless of the setting E 68 12 SETUP MENU 12 1 VCR Setup Menu Cont d Item Setting Factory Value sep Upper row Viewfinder display SOMEM Setting Lower row Counter display indication SYSTEM 307 LONG PAUSE 3MIN To select the time minutes before the save mode drum 30MIN TIME 30MIN head rotation stopped is engaged when the record pause still or stop condition continues LGPt 03 3MIN 3 minutes 30 30MIN 30 minutes When used in a cold environment the setting will be 3 minutes regardless of the setting 396 BATTERY TYPE 12V To be set in accordance with the used battery back type 13 2V 12V Choose this setting when using 12V battery 12V 14 4V 12V DC Flat shape type 13 2V_ Choose this setting when using 13 2V battery bAtt 12 Anton Bauer Trimpack 13 Propack 13 13 Magnum 13 Compack 13 14 14 4V_ Choose this setting when using 14 4V battery Anton Bauer Trimpack 14 Propack 14 Magnum 14 Compack 14 Note e If this setting is neglected the unit s display of remaining of battery power and generation of battery alarm will not work correctly e This setting is valid when battery pack is used It is invalid when a DC power supply is used 398 SSFMODE OFF Selection of the S S F Super Scene Finder mode OFF CUE MODE S S F function While recording the time code data of a MARK MODE desired recorded scene is stored in the
119. reference level even when sounds greater than the reference level are input The recording level does not increase when the input level is low MANUAL The recording level can be adjusted with the CH 2 AUDIO LEVEL control 0 CH 1 AUDIO INPUT selector switch This switch is used to select the input section of the CH1 audio channel FRONT The sound from the MIC IN connector on the front side section is input REAR __ The sound from the CH 1 AUDIO IN connector on the rear side section is input CH 2 AUDIO INPUT selector switch This switch is used to select the input section of the CH2 audio channel FRONT The sound from the MIC IN connector on the front side section is input REAR The sound from the CH 2 AUDIO IN connector on the rear side section is input 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Right Side Section Cont d VCR Setup Block oe a MENU button Press this button to enter the VCR setup menu mode When the VCR setup menu mode is engaged the MENU indicator in the LCD display lights and the counter display and viewfinder display are changed to the menu indication In the VCR setup menu mode pressing this button resumes the normal mode HOLD GROUP button e Press this button when presetting the time code or user s bit The presently displayed data is held the HOLD indicator lights on the display and the leftmost digit of the counter blinks Pressing
120. ressed first becomes the start point of the scene and time code data at the point where the TAKE button is pressed the second time becomes the ending point and both are stored in the unit s memory Cut eal Shooting started REC start y y REC pause with VTR trigger IN OUT IN time OUT time code data time code data code dala time code data at a Scene 2 5 TAKE button TAKE button TAKE button TAKE button In the MARK mode up to 119 scenes can be stored in memory When the memory becomes full the indication showing the number of recorded scenes on the viewfinder screen becomes M However if mixed with the CUE mode the maximum number of scenes that can be stored decreases for each scene In the CUE mode up to 237 points can be stored in memory However for each REC start stop the maximum number of points that can be stored decreases by two points for each scene The same is true when the CUE mode is mixed with the MARK mode When recording in the S S F mode the reel number cassette number for each cassette is recorded in the memory of the GY DV500 and on tape When the videocassette is replaced new S S F data is generated S S F data for six videocassettes can be stored in the internal memory Before recording the seventh cassette in the S S F mode be sure that necessary data has been transferred from the memory to the non linear editing controller or other component or write data to the tape for each recording e See page
121. rom the counter display E 8 Smear and Blooming Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible to induce vertical streaking called smear when shooting an extremely bright light source Another effect is the expansion of light around a bright light or object called blooming The CCD employed in this unit is characterized by inducing very little smear or blooming Nevertheless please be careful when shooting a bright light source Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object High luminous object Electric light sunlight etc Blooming Blurring in highlight Monitor screen Moire or Aliasing Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a jagged effect or a banding in fine mesh patterns White dots High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to malfunction with the effect of white dots in the image This condition is conspicuous especially when gain is applied This is a characteristic of the charged coupled device CCD As far as possible use the unit under conditions where the temperature of the unit does not increase 1 INTRODUCTION 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder mount base sliding securing ring Mount the Viewfinder on the base and secure it using the sliding securing ring s See Attaching the Viewfinder on page 31 VF Viewfinder connector 6 pin Connect the cable from the viewfinder here M
122. ss level is set for the foreground subject the background image will be blurred with white In such a case a clearer background is obtained when the auto knee function is used It is effective especially in the following cases When shooting a human being indoors with a view to the landscape out through a window When shooting a human being in the shade on a fine day When shooting a high contrast scene CAUTION If a fast moving high brightness section like a car in sunlight is shot the auto knee function may change the brightness of the entire image along with the motion of the object In this case set the auto knee function to OFF WHT BAL White balance switch Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch B If white balance is performed with the switch in this position it will be memorised into B A If white balance is performed with the switch in this position it will be memorised into A PRST PRESET A non erasable white balance setting at 3200K FAW Full time Auto White mode can be set to A B or PRESET with the OPERATION MENU see page 73 In the FAW mode video colour temperatures are constantly sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white balance NG button Pressing this button while recording or in the record pause mode deletes the S S F data stored in the memory of the GY DV500 with the S S F Super Scene Finder function This function is only valid in the MARK mode See
123. sts of five group menus divided according to functions When a Group menu is selected the menu s Item menu opens Each Item menu contains one or several items and the various items can be set individually as required VCR Setup Menu Group Name Item Menu Contents 000 SERVO SYSTEM Selection of remote control to control the unit L Selection of BACK TALLY lamp lighting pattern 200 AUDIO Selection of low cut for audio input signals p Selection of sampling frequency for audio input signals Selection of front section audio volume control 300 SYSTEM Selection of long pause still duration Selection of battery type Selection of S S F Super Scene Finder mode 500 ON SCREEN Selection of counter display method Time code Date Time HM HOUR METER _ Display of hour meter accumulated running time of head drum oan Item Menu Viewfinder display Group Menu example AUDIO Mi SERVO SYSTEM 244 LOW CUT MENU button 03 Sygo SELECT button s s cauete nate S08 ON SCREEN Sr Normal screen HOUR METER FRONT VOLUME ENABLE MENU button MENU button 2 DATA SET button Counter display Ge a Audio LEEF of E 66 12 SETUP MENU 12 1 VCR Setup Menu Cont d DISPLAYING AND SETTING VCR SETUP MENUS MENU indication Viewfinder 200 SEAVO SYSTEM 200 AURIO J00 SYSTEM 00 ON SCREEN eM HOUR METER GROUP menu screen Counter display O40 Pi motor 244 LOW GUT 243
124. t the switches according to applications e To record a time code as set in the built in time code generator e Set the PRESET REGEN switch to PRESET e Set the REG FREE switch If it is required to record continual time codes across different scenes set the switch to REC e To record a time code in continuation of the existing time code on the tape e Set the PRESET REGEN switch to REGEN For details on the time code operations including time code presetting see TIME CODE OPERATION on page 56 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 7 Audio Input Signal Selection Microphone input connector The GY DV500 is provided with the microphone connector on the front section and the two AUDIO INPUT connectors at the rear section for audio input On the other hand two channels of sound can be recorded on the tape in digital PCM format Using the AUDIO INPUT switch select for each channel CH1 and CH2 whether the sound to be recorded should be the sound from the microphone connector on the front section or the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connectors on the rear section a Selecting the CH 1 channel input sound Make the selection using the CH 1 AUDIO INPUT switch FRONT The sound from the microphone connector on the front section is recorded on the CH 1 channel The sound from the CH 1 AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section is recorded on the CH 1 channel Selecting the CH 2 channel input sound Make the selec
125. tem on the OPERATION MENU screen to VARIABLE Then move the SHUTTER knob upwards or downwards to change the shutter speed The speed is displayed on the viewfinder screen Compatible frequencies The variable scan function is compatible with scanning frequencies in the following range 50 1 Hz to 2067 8 Hz OPERATION SCENE FILE A NE CAUTION dele This function is not compatible with slow speed computer 180B monitors with a vertical scanning speed of 50 Hz OFF PAGE BACK OPERATION MENU screen E 81 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 4 Gain Sensitivity Adjustment The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions GAIN SWITCHING This switch allows the gain to be boosted when the illumination GAIN switch of the subject is insufficient Switch Position Factory Set Gain L OdB M 9dB H 18dB The gain set for each of the switch positions can be changed with GAIN on the OPERATION MENU screen m It is also possible to use the ALC function that varies the gain automatically x See page 73 for details CAUTION To make the gain transition smoother set SMOOTH TRANS When gain is set to ALC gain is boosted automatically on the OPERATION MENU to ON as the illumination becomes darker However noise will we See page 73 increase a little because the screen becomes brighter as However note that the SMOOTH TRANS functi
126. the VTR trigger button on the GY DV500 or lens 11 nding recording nter record pause mode and perform the following 8 9 10 perations as required VTR trigger button m When it is required to unload the videocassette Slide the EJECT switch m When it is required to put the unit in save mode e Set the VTR switch to SAVE Drum rotation stops and the GY DV500 enters the tape protection power saving mode 12 When shooting is completely finished eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to OFF When the unit is not going to be used for a long period detach the battery pack About the QUICK REC START Mode If the VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after the videocassette is inserted the mode becomes the QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of recording However when shooting starts in the middle of the tape a blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked smoothly with the previous image Also the time code does not continue Some overlap may also occur 8 TALLY lamp Note e The unit enters stop mode at tape end automatically and if kept longer than 3 or 30 minutes in this mode SAVE mode is maintained See Menu No 307 LONG PAUSE TIME on page 69 e If the VTR trigger button is pushed very quickly and repeatedly or the POWER switch is moved immediately after being pressed the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY DV500 may not enter the record mode To remedy this con
127. tion set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen set the SKIN DTL DETECT item on the PROCESS menu to ON While the Skin Detail function operates the SD indicator is displayed on the Status 0 and Status 1 screen in the viewfinder E 85 14 0THERS Warnings concerning problems with the unit are provide in the form of indicators display indications and monitor tones The warnings are of the following two types e Alarm indications These indications are given to provide warning on the status pack should be replaced of the unit for example when the tape or battery e Error code display In case an error occurs during operation the unit self diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnostics results on the counter display When this happens the unit stops operation automatically or ejects the videocassette ALARM INDICATIONS WARNING indicator CH CH ALARM When an alarm is indicated the unit operates in the following ways Alarm Indicator on VCR Display DEW Indicates dew formation condensation SERVO Counter display SY ne inh Lights in the case of troubles with the drum servo during recording Lights when the input sync signal is disturbed or the unit is subjected to physical shock Displayed only in record mode RF Counter display HEAd CLoG Lights in case of video head clogging Head clogging is detected and indicated during playback and recording check us
128. tion using the CH 2 AUDIO INPUT switch FRONT The sound from the microphone connector on the front section is recorded on the CH 2 channel The sound from the CH 2 AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section is recorded on the CH 2 channel REAR REAR CH 1 AUDIO INPUT switch o o CH 1 AUDIO CH 2 AUDIO LINEMIC LL LINE MIC switch i switch CH 1 AUDIO A ER AUDIO INPUT INPUT connector connector CH 2 AUDIO INPUT switch m Selecting the front section s microphone connector A microphone phantom microphone etc requiring 48 V power supply or other type of camera microphone monaural can be connected e In accordance with the connected microphone specify the phantom microphone or other type of microphone using the Camera Setup Menu item CAM MIC 48V e The reference input level is 60 dBs Selection of rear audio input connectors Select the audio signal input to the AUDIO INPUT connector using the LINE MIC switch Make settings for the CH 1 and CH 2 AUDIO IN connectors separately LINE Set to this position when connected to audio equipment etc The reference input level is 4 dBs MIC Set to this position when using a monaural microphone The reference input level is 60 dBs MIC 48V_ Set to this position when a microphone phantom microphone requiring 48 V DC power supply is connected CAUTION When connecting a component that does not require 48 V power supply make s
129. tions Connect the GY DV500 s VTR REMOTE connector to the RS 232C connector on the PC or the non linear editing controller using the TTL RS 232C converter cable Or connect the GY DV500 s DV connector and the DV connector of the non linear editing controller using a DV cable For compatible non linear editing controller consult with your JVC dealer Settings To remote control the PC or non linear editing controller by means of RS 232C set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to RS232C See page 68 To remote control the GY DV500 s VCR using the DV connector s IEEE1394 option set the VCR Setup Menu item No 050 REMOTE SELECT to IEEE1394 tm See page 68 Note e When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder Make settings on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected e When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector the VCR operation mode will not be displayed correctly on the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder m The S S F data stored in the unit s memory can be output from the VTR REMOTE connector E 65 12 SETUP MENU The setup menus for the VCR section can be set while observing the menu in the viewfinder and on the unit s counter display The set contents are stored in the memory and retained even after the power is switched OFF VCR SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION The VCR Setup Menu is a two layer construction The VCR Setup Menu consi
130. to the type of the battery pack in use See page 69 An Anton Bauer battery pack cannot be connected directly to the camera It is necessary to mount the optional battery holder e Battery holder Anton Bauer QRQ27 For details on how to mount the battery holder see page 37 1 6 Condensation e If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then DEW carried to a warm place the moisture contained in the warm pr OPERATE WARNING indicator air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled 4 into water droplets This phenomenon is referred to as gt So ae a AUTRIOFE VEW condensation dewing When this occurs the head drum and CH2 minisoninnoinnn tape guides are covered with droplets allowing the tape to be 32k 48k tl stuck to them leading to tape damage AUDLOCK SP E e Condensation occurs in the following cases mw e When the unit is suddenly movedfromacoldplacetoa warmplace e When a room heater has just started or when the unit is exposed directly to cold air from an air conditioner Head drum Video tape Do not leave the Videocassette inserted when moving the camera under conditions where the temperature environment changes e When condensation occurs in this unit the DEW indicator on the display lights up and the WARNING LED blinks red See page 86 To remedy leave the unit with the power ON and wait until the WARNING LED stops blinking red and the DEW indicator disappears f
131. ts original position in the unit E 34 4 POWER SUPPLY The GY DV500 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack 4 1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA P250 AC power adapter max rated output 12 5 V DC 3 5 A as the AC power supply eel Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the a power source voltage or power sources generating noise uch as ripples 1 After making sure that the power switches of the GY DV500 and of the AA P250 are set to OFF connect the DC cable from the AA P250 to the DC INPUT connector of the GY DV500 as shown in the illustration DC cable fom 5 2 When the AA P250 is used set the CHARGE CAMERA AC power adapter switch to CAMERA 3 Press the POWER switch of the GY DV500 to ON Power is Note supplied to the VCR section and the camera Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is For details read the instruction manual of the AA P250 being performed 4 2 Battery Pack Operation The GY DV500 can be operated with the following battery packs Flat shape type battery pack Anton Bauer battery pack An Anton Bauer battery pack cannot be connected e Propack 13 14 Series directly to the GY DV500 It is necessary to mount the Trimoack 13 14 Series optional battery holder Magn 13 14 aa Battery holder Anton Bauer QRQ27 For details on how to mount the battery holder see Compack 13 14 Series page 37 When the DC cable is connected to th
132. ull time Auto White balance functions Operation 1 Simply press the FULL AUTO button to enter the FAS mode in which the FULL AUTO indicator lights and FAS is displayed to the right in the viewfinder 2 Pressing the FULL AUTO button again cancels the FAS mode and turns the FULL AUTO indicator off Automatic Setting Contents If you have been displaying the colour bars the screen is switched automatically to the camera image The auto iris adjustment mode is entered even if the iris mode switch of the lens is set to manual The GAIN switch and WHT BAL switch settings are defeated in the FAS mode The LOLUX button setting is active even in the FAS mode However the ALC and EEI are defeated in the LOLUX mode in which only the auto iris adjustment and FAW are used All of the previous setting contents are recalled when the FAS mode is cancelled The SMOOTH TRANS function is defeated during switch to the FAS function E 83 13 FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13 6 How to Use Skin Detail The contour emphasis in the skin colour areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth 1 STATUS button SHUTTER dial SHUTTER 2 8 pss MENU CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE A VF DISPLAY MENU OPERATION MENU Cursor SPROGESS MENU FILE MANAGE SETUP MENU EXIT PROCESS OTL FREQUENCY SKIN OTL DETECT V RESOLUTION NORMAL AQVANCED PROCESS PAGE BACK PROCESS screen AD
133. unit s memory when the TAKE button on the front section is pressed SSF oF Settings cannot be changed during recording or SAVE cU mode nr OFF S S F function is not available CUE MODE Selects the CUE mode When the TAKE button is pressed the time code data of the scene recorded at that point is stored in the memory MARK MODE Selects the MARK mode When the TAKE button is pressed the first time the time code of this point is stored as start point of the scene When the TAKE button is pressed the second time the time code of this point is stored as ending point of the scene For details on the S S F function see page 60 e When the VCR Setup Menu item No 398 S S F MODE is set to CUE or MARK the time code generator s running method is internally set to the REGEN mode ON 516 DISPLAY SELECT TC Selection of the appearance of the counter display when 7 SCREEN CLOCK the COUNTER switch is set to TC or UB TC The time code is displayed dSP tC CLOCK The date time is displayed cL E 69 12 SETUP MENU 12 2 Camera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen Flow As illustrated below the Camera Menu is a menu screen comprising several layers The first layer of the CAMERA MENU screen is for choosing and setting the menus required in accordance with functions or purposes The unit also allows the contents of menu settings to be stored in three files SCENE FILE A B OFF e SCENE FILE A B
134. ure that the LINE MIC switch is not set to MIC 48V When using the microphone on the front section set the Camera SETUP screen item CAM MIC 48V to OFF Neglecting this could cause damage to the connected component E 47 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING CH 1 recording level contro CH 1 recording level control For each audio channel use the AUDIO SELECT switches to select whether the recording level adjustment should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode When set to AUTO Recording level is fixed In this mode the recording level control does not function When set to MANUAL Recording level can be adjusted using the recording level controls for each audio input a Adjusting the recording level control of the front section The recording level control on the front section only affects the CH 1 channel sound To use the recording level control on the front section make the following settings e Set the CH 1 AUDIO SELECT switch to MANUAL e Set the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE to ENABLE CAUTION The recording level controls on the side section work regardless of the setting of the VCR Setup Menu item No 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE Manual Adjustment of Recording Level The recording level can be adjusted manually when the GY DV500 is in the record record pause or stop mode 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel whose recording level that you want to adjust manually
135. urn to adjust the volume of the alarm tone that is output from the monitoring loudspeaker or earphone in case of a warning or other abnormal condition occurring with the GY DV500 Turn this control anticlockwise to reduce the volume Setting this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone MONITOR Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone The audio is muted when this control is set to the minimum position STATUS Status menu button e Pressing this button in the normal screen mode condition when menu is not shown displays a status screen in the viewfinder The displayed status mode changes each time the button is pressed s See Status Screens on page 25 Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the normal screen mode displays the Camera Menu screen in the viewfinder Pressing this button while the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder makes the menu screen disappear ts See How to Select from the Camera Menu on page 71 SHUTTER MENU dial Pressing this dial once in the normal screen mode condition when menu is not shown displays the shutter speed for approximately 5 seconds When this dial is turned upwards while the shutter speed is displayed the shutter speed becomes slower When turned downwards the shutter speed becomes faster The selected shutter speed is memorised for each file To return the memorised shutter speed to
136. videocassette Blinks during ejection or tape iN loading REMAIN indicator The remaining tape time minutes and seconds is shown For details see page Remaining Tape Time Display on page 22 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Right Side Section Cont d Tape transport direction indicators 2 One of the indicators lights according to the tape transport direction is displayed in the record pause mode and in the still picture mode Remaining Battery Power Display The 7 dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery power e To display the remaining battery power accurately set the VCR Setup Menu item No 396 BATTERY TYPE according to the type of the battery pack in use See Remaining Battery Power Display on page 22 Counter display e Usually this section shows the data of the CTL counter time code or user s bit The display mode can be selected with the COUNTER switch e Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY DV500 is in the VCR setup menu mode by pressing the MENU button ion page 15 The VCR setup menu includes the hour meter accumulated drum operating time e This section shows an error code when an abnormal condition occurs with the unit See Counter Display Contents on page 22 s See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS on page 90 Section for time code related indications PB Time code playback indicator Lights when the time code is in playback mode e HOL
137. witch Toggles the time code generator mode between PRESET and REGEN PRESET Preset mode Set to this position when newly presetting and recording the time code Regeneration mode in which the unit reads existing time codes on the tape and records time codes in continuation of the existing ones Set to this position when you want to add additional time codes to time codes already recorded on the tape REC FREE run switch Selects the time code running mode while the time code generator is in preset mode This switch is not effective in the REGEN mode REC The time code runs only during recording This position allows you to record continuous time codes when recording scenes one after another FREE The time code runs permanently If this position is used when recording scenes one after another the time codes become discontinuous at the change points between scenes REGEN O Lithium Battery Installation Compartment Install a lithium battery CR2032 in this compartment The battery is used for the backup of the time code and time date The GY DV500 delivered without the battery installed The provided lithium battery is for test use It is recommended to install a new lithium battery A new lithium battery can power the backup for about one year See How to Replace Backup Lithium Batteries on page 34 2 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ht Side Section Cont d VCR Display Section OPERATE WARNI
138. ximum wide angle 7 Loosen the back focus ring retaining knob 2 7 8 10 8 View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for the best possible focus 9 Repeat steps 4 through 8 about three times for fine adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the telephoto position and the wide angle position 10 Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the rina Memo ACCU FOCUS can also be used in the above step 3 Siemens star chart E 44 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 5 White Balance Adjustment Since the colour of light colour temperature varies depending on the light source it is necessary to re adjust the white balance When the main light source illuminating the subject changes Note When a subject illuminated by a halogen lamp with a colour temperature of 3 200K is shot while the colour temperature conversion filter setting is set to 5 600K a proper white balance adjustment and FAW Full Time Auto White balance may not be accomplishable In this case change the colour temperature conversion filter setting to 3 200K and then carry out the white balance adjustment and FAW again e Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects such as metal etc as this may result in improper white balance adjustment WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2 FILTER knob gt 9 1 IRIS mode switch vat 3 WHT BAL switch x t OUTPUT switch 5
139. yed when the white balance has been adjusted properly Error messages NG OBJECT Improper object Displayed when there is not enough white colour on an object or the colour temperature is not suitable Replace the colour temperature conversion filter or use another white object and re adjust the white balance ERROR LOW LIGHT Insufficient illumination Displayed when the illumination is dim Increase the illumination and then re adjust the white balance ERROR OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination Displayed when the light is excessively bright Decrease the illumination and then re adjust the white balance CAUTION The FAW Full time Auto White balance function cannot provide optimum white balance with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range for example when it contains only a single colour or not enough white colour The accuracy of the FAW Full time Auto White balance is inferior to that of the manual white balance When the power is turned on with the FAW mode selected it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjustment to be completed Do not shoot within this interval E 45 6 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6 6 Switch Settings of the VCR Section Audio input signal selection Use the AUDIO INPUT switch to select whether the sound recorded on audio channel 1 or 2 is the sound from the microphone connector on the front section or the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section See page 4

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