Table Of Contents - JVC GY-DV500U Instructions Manual

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FEATURES ............................................................... 4
1. INTRODUCTION
1-1 Main Unit Configuration .............................................. 6
1-2 Precautions for Proper Use ........................................ 7
1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ......................... 8
1-4 Videocassette to be Used .......................................... 8
1-5 Battery Pack to be Used ............................................ 9
1-6 Condensation ............................................................. 9
1-7 Characteristic CCD Phenomena ................................ 9
2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Section ............................................................ 10
2-2 Right Side Section .................................................... 12
2-3 Left Side Section ...................................................... 18
2-4 Top Section .............................................................. 19
2-5 Rear Section ............................................................ 20
2-6 Counter Display Contents ........................................ 22
2-7 Lens (optional) ......................................................... 23
2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional) ................................... 24
2-9 Indications in Viewfinder ........................................... 25
• Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder ....... 25
• Viewfinder Screen Display ..................................... 25
PREPARATIONS
3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
3-1 Basic System ........................................................... 30
3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional) ......................... 31
3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder ........................................... 31
3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided) ....................... 32
3-5 Attaching the Microphone (optional) ........................ 32
3-6 Attaching the Tripod Base (provided) ....................... 33
3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries .. 34
4. POWER SUPPLY
4-1 AC Operation ........................................................... 35
4-2 Battery Pack Operation ............................................ 35
• Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack ............. 36
• Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack ...................... 37
• Remaining Battery Power Display/Precautions for
the Battery Pack ..................................................... 38
BASIC OPERATIONS
5. PREPARATIONS
5-1 Turning the Power ON .............................................. 39
5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading ............................. 40
5-3 Setting the Date and Time ........................................ 41
6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE
SHOOTING
6-1 Camera Settings ...................................................... 42
6-2 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 43
6-3 External Monitor Adjustment .................................... 43
6-4 Back Focus Adjustment ............................................ 44
6-5 White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 45
• White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 45
• Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ..................... 45
6-6 Switch Settings of the VCR Section ......................... 46
6-7 Audio Input Signal Selection .................................... 47
6-8 Recording Level Adjustment .................................... 48
6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording .......................... 49
7. SHOOTING OPERATION
7-1 Basic Recording Operation ...................................... 50
7-2 VCR Save Mode ....................................................... 52
7-3 If Unit is Left in Record-Pause (Standby) Mode ....... 52
7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode
(Recording Check Function) .................................... 53
8. PLAYBACK MODE
8-1 Playback Procedure ................................................. 54
8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind .............................................. 55
8-3 Search ...................................................................... 55
APPLICATION
9. TIME CODE OPERATION
9-1 Displaying Time Code .............................................. 56
9-2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code .................. 56
• Time Code Presetting Procedure ........................... 57
• Presetting User's Bit Data ...................................... 57
9-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of
Time Codes Recorded on Tape ............................... 58
9-4 Reproducing Time Codes ......................................... 59
10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function ........................... 60
10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function ................................ 61
10-3 Deleting S.S.F. Data ................................................. 62
10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data ............................................... 62
10-5 Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape ....................................... 63
10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data .............................................. 63
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