Introduction; Main Unit Configuration - JVC GY-DV500U Instructions Manual

11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
11-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector 64
11-2 Connecting a PC ...................................................... 65
12. SETUP MENU
12-1 VCR Setup Menu ..................................................... 66
• VCR Setup Menu Configuration ............................. 66
• Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus ............. 67
• VCR Setup Menu Contents .................................... 68
12-2 Camera Menu Screen Flow ..................................... 70
12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu ..................... 71
12-4 VF Display Screen ................................................... 72
12-5 OPERATION Screen ................................................ 73
12-6 PROCESS Screen ................................................... 74
12-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen ............................... 75
12-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen ................................ 75
12-9 FILE MANAGE Screen ............................................. 76
12-10 SETUP Screen ......................................................... 77
12-11 Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values .............. 78
13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ....................... 79
13-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ................................... 80
• Adjustment of Lens Iris .......................................... 80
• 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 ....................................................... 82
• Gain Boost under LOLUX Condition ...................... 82
13-5 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject 83
• Switch Functions .................................................... 83
• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Function ......................... 83
13-6 How to Use Skin Detail ............................................ 84
OTHERS
14. OTHERS
14-1 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 86
• Alarm Indications ................................................... 86
• Warnings in Viewfinder ........................................... 88
• Troubles with Error Code Outputs .......................... 90
• Troubles without Error Code Outputs ..................... 91
14-2 Hour Meter Display .................................................. 92
14-3 Specifications ........................................................... 93
• Optional Accessories ............................................. 94
• External Dimensions .............................................. 94
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1. INTRODUCTION

1-1 Main Unit Configuration

The GY-DV500 configuration is as shown below.
FILTER
1 3200k ALARM
2 5600k
3 5600k+ND
SHUTTER STATUS
MONITOR
MENU
AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX
BACK L STRETCH
NORMAL NORMAL
SPOT L COMPRESS
NG POWER
ON OFF
Camcorder (GY-DV500)
Microphone
Tripod base
CAUTION :
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.
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.
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
RESET ON
OFF
MONITOR
COUNTER
SELECT
CTL
TC
UB
CH-1 AUDIO CH-2
LEVEL
Lithium battery
Head cleaning tape