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JVC GY-DV5100U User Manual

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DV CAMCORDER
GY-DV5100
* The illustration shows the GY-DV5100 DV Camcorder with the optional lens, viewfinder and Microphone attached.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
For Customer Use :
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. GY-DV5100
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
TIME CODE
OPERATION
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
LWT0230-001A-H

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  • Page 1 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV5100 * The illustration shows the GY-DV5100 DV Camcorder with the optional lens, viewfinder and Microphone attached. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    ● 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 videocassette.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES ... 4 CONTENTS ... 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Proper Use ... 6 1-2 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ... 7 1-3 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 7 1-4 Videocassette to be Used ... 8 1-5 Battery Pack to be Used ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased noise may occur. Do not exceed 15 V DC in any case, or the unit could be damaged.

  • Page 7: Routine And Periodical Maintenance

    Block Noise ● Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified. Read the precautions and instructions for use of the head cleaning tape.

  • Page 8: Videocassette To Be Used

    1. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the “ “ ” symbol. Standard DV videocassette: LA-DV276, LA-DV186, LA- DV124 Mini DV videocassette: M-DV63PRO, M-DV60, M-DV30 * Do not use M-DV80. ● Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.

  • Page 9: Condensation

    1-6 Condensation ● If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled into water droplets.

  • Page 10: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 Viewfinder mount base, sliding securing ring Mount the viewfinder on the base and secure it using the sliding securing ring. ☞ See “Attaching the Viewfinder” on page 32. [VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pin) Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.
  • Page 11 [AUTO WHITE/ACCU FOCUS] switch White Balance: ● First, position a white object to occupy 80% of the centre of the screen. ● When the WHT.BAL switch on page 14 is set to A or B, setting this switch to the upper position (“AUTO WHITE”) will provide automatic adjustment for white balance.

  • Page 12: Right Side Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] 1 [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. 2 [EDIT SEARCH +/–] +/– button for edit search Pressing this button in the record-standby mode plays back the tape while the button is being pressed.
  • Page 13 5 [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.)
  • Page 14 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont’d) [Camera Setting Section] C [GAIN] Sensitivity selector 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 : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)
  • Page 15 EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUDIO LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER 1 Monitoring speaker In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE monitored. In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback sound.
  • Page 16 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont’d) 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUDIO LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER View with cover open.

  • Page 17: Left Side Section

    2-3 Left Side Section LINE OUT CH-1 Y/C OUT CH-2 e w q 1 [MONITOR OUT] Monitor output connector (BNC) ● Composite video signal output connector. ● Video signals with setup level are output. (Whether or not setup level output should be enabled or disabled can be selected with the SETUP item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen.) Camera mode: The camera image is output.

  • Page 18: Top Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-4 Top Section 1 Cassette cover The cassette cover can be opened by sliding the OPEN knob 2. Open this cover to insert or remove a videocassette from the unit. Normally, this cover should be closed. CAUTION: To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the...

  • Page 19: Rear Section

    2-5 Rear Section PHONES TALLY DC IN DC OUT CH-1 REAR AUDIO IN 1 [TALLY] Tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV5100 enters the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. ● Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern.
  • Page 20 BREAKER button 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.

  • Page 21: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder

    2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the following character displays. To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button briefly. ■...
  • Page 22 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) ■ Status Screens in the Camera Mode SKIN AREA –3dB Event display area STBY 01/02/03 AM01:23:45 STATUS 0 Screen ● Status 0 Item Indication of the DV Disk Recorder status Indication of various function operations Gain operation indication Indication of FAW operation...
  • Page 23 9 Event Indication When the Gain or Shutter Speed is changed manually, the setting condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made. Setting Condition When the gain value is changed When gain is ALC When the LOLUX mode is ON/OFF When the AUTO KNEE is ON/OFF When the FULL AUTO is ON/OFF...
  • Page 24 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item VTR mode indication Iris indicator display Iris F-value indication Filter position indication ● Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. Indication FULL AUTO ON, OFF...
  • Page 25 ■ Status Screen in VTR MODE (DV Signal Input Mode) Item Indication of Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits (UB) Remaining tape time Indication of the DV Disk Recorder status Voltage indication Battery indication Time/Date indication Audio sampling frequency indication Audio level meter indication VTR mode indication Event display 2.
  • Page 26 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) ■ Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor The characters on the status screens can be showed alone in magnified size on the LCD monitor. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER...
  • Page 27 ■ Alarm Message Display Alarm display area Alarm display area 12.2V 01/02/03 AM01:23:45 Alarm Indication PAL INHIBIT REC INHIBIT COPY INHIBIT LOW VOLTAGE* TAPE NEAR END TAPE END INVALID TAPE! LP TAPE INVALID! NO TAPE NO DV SIGNAL COPY GUARD! CLEANING TAPE! HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED! CLOSE CASSETTE COVER!
  • Page 28 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) ■ Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) AUTO WHITE A OPERATION ■ Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and CENTER MARK item on the LCD/VF (1/2) menu screen.

  • Page 29: Lens (Optional)

    2-7 Lens (Optional) [S14 x 7.3B12U] u i o 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. 2 ZOOM lever/ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob B to position “M”.

  • Page 30: Inch Viewfinder (Optional)

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (Optional) [VF-P115B] 1 Stopper screw This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera. 2 Mounting guide To attach on the camera. 3 Connector Connect to the camera. 4 [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image.

  • Page 31: Basic System Connections And Adjustments

    Please use the Focus Manual Unit (FMM-8, CHF-3, CFC-12-990) manufactured by Fujinon. 2 The optional service parts are required to attach the SHOULDER BELT. 1. PIN (SC46310-001) × 2 2. SPACER (SC46311-001) × 2 For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. EARPHONE VIDEO LIGHT (ANTON BAUER.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Zoom Lens

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens Hole When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Then grasp this portion and pull out. 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder By changing the position of the viewfinder mount base on the camera the viewfinder can be observed with either the left or the right eye.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Microphone (Provided)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (Provided) 1.3. Microphone cable Cable clamp 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (Optional) 2,4. KA-A50U Microphone holder MV-P615U/MV-P618U FRONT MIC IN Microphone cable Connect the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder.

  • Page 34: Attaching The Tripod Base (Provided)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-6 Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided) Tripod mounting holes Front mount clip Safety lever Front base mount EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE...

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    4. POWER SUPPLY The GY-DV5100 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. AA-P250 DC cable...
  • Page 36 To use the NP-1 type battery, remove the Anton-Bauer Battery holder and attach the NP-1 type battery holder to the camera. Use the following battery case. Battery case: SCV2978-002 For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer. Detaching the Anton-Bauer Battery Holder and Attaching the Battery Case Be careful of pins.
  • Page 37 Connector Mount screws B Mount screws B Black screws A Using a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack (optional) Lock release lever Connect the connector and battery holder connector coming out of the camera. CAUTION: Following connection of the connectors, insert them into the connector compartment.

  • Page 38: Remaining Battery Power Display

    4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Optional) (Cont’d) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT REAR CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL TALLY lamp Battery lamp 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:...

  • Page 39: Preparations

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 Turning the Power ON EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Set the POWER switch to ON. The unit turns on in Camera mode.

  • Page 40: Cassette Loading And Unloading

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading OPEN knob Cassette cover ● A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV5100 is in POWER OFF mode. ● Use a standard DV videocassette or a MiniDV videocassette. ● Press at the center portion of the cassette back and insert the cassette tape straight into the slot. REC/SAVE switch Standard DV videocassette...
  • Page 41 OPEN knob Cassette cover Unloading the Cassette Set the POWER switch to ON. Slide the OPEN knob to the side to open the cassette cover. Press the EJECT button. Tape ejection starts. MEMO: ● It takes a few seconds before the cassette is ejected after the EJECT button is pressed.

  • Page 42: Viewing The Lcd Monitor

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-3 Viewing the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor’s orientation, angle, and brightness, etc. can be changed. LCD lock and release knob LCD monitor LCD door Downward Upward 180 90 degrees degrees LCD monitor OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN...

  • Page 43: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Date And Time

    5-4 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. ●...
  • Page 44 5. PREPARATIONS 5-4 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time (Cont’d) TIME/DATE menu screen ––– TIME/DATE ––– DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE BARS+CAM DATE REC DISPLAY STYLE DATE+TIME DATE STYLE MM/DD/YY TIME STYLE 24HOUR SEC DISPLAY CLOCK ADJUST.. PAGE BACK CLOCK ADJUST menu screen DATE (Year/Month/Day) –––...

  • Page 45: Displaying The Time And Date On The Screen

    Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen ––– TC/UB/CLOCK ––– TC PRESET 00:00:00:00 EXECUTE UB PRESET 00 00 00 00 EXECUTE DROP/NON DROP DROP HEADER REC.. TIME/DATE.. PAGE BACK TIME/DATE menu screen ––– TIME/DATE ––– DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE BARS+CAM DATE REC...

  • Page 46: Charging The Built-In Battery

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-5 Charging the Built-in Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the GY-DV5100 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually discharges while the GY-DV5100 is disconnected from a power supply.

  • Page 47: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER POWER ZEBRA SKIN AUTO...

  • Page 48: Viewfinder Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-3 Viewfinder Adjustment Eyepiece Eyepiece focusing ring CONT 6-4 External Monitor Adjustment Color video monitor LINE OUT CH-1 Y/C OUT 3.~8. CH-2 POWER ■ SMPTE type color bars White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Blue Black Magenta Black Cyan Black...

  • Page 49: Back Focus Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-5 Back Focus Adjustment 4. 6. 7. 8. 10. Siemens star chart 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.

  • Page 50: White Balance Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 White Balance Adjustment Since the color of light (color 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 color temperature of 3,200K is shot while the color temperature conversion filter setting is set to 5,600K, 5,600K+1/8 ND, or 5,600K+1/64 ND, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW) Full Time Auto...

  • Page 51: Audio Input Signal Selection

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-7 Audio Input Signal Selection ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 FRONT MIC IN connector FRONT MIC +48V (ON/OFF) switch REAR AUDIO IN (LINE/MIC) switch The GY-DV5100 is provided with the FRONT MIC IN connector and the REAR AUDIO IN connector for audio input.

  • Page 52: Recording Level Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-8 Recording Level Adjustment ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-1 audio input level control CH-1 audio input level control For each audio channel, use the AUDIO SELECT switches to select whether the audio level adjustment should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.

  • Page 53: Monitoring Audio During Recording

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BACK L NORMAL SPOT L POWER Monitoring volume control The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or earphone.

  • Page 54: Shooting Operation

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER POWER 7. 8. 9. FILTER 3200K 5600K...
  • Page 55 BATT ALARM 7. 8. 9. VTR trigger button 7.8. TALLY lamp ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 7. 8. 9. VTR trigger button CAUTION: ● The unit enters the STOP mode automatically at TAPE END. If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode switches to the tape protect mode.

  • Page 56: Searching For Recorded Scenes (Edit Search)

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-2 Searching for Recorded Scenes (Edit Search) In the record-standby mode, it is possible to search for a scene when you want to check the recorded scene or continue recording from the scene. FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64...

  • Page 57: If The Record-Standby Mode Continues

    7-3 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 minutes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS (1/2) screen menu.

  • Page 58: Header Rec Function

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-5 HEADER REC Function When the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance.
  • Page 59 ■ How to set the HEADER REC menu screen HEADER REC menu screen ––– HEADER REC ––– START KEY STOP+VTR TC DATA 00:00:00:00 EXECUTE UB DATA 00 00 00 00 EXECUTE BARS TIME 30SEC BLACK TIME 30SEC PAGE BACK Cursor Item Set value Executing the HEADER REC Function...

  • Page 60: Recording The Color Bars

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-6 Recording the Color Bars FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BACK L NORMAL SPOT L POWER Color bar signal of the built-in signal generator Compliance with SMPTE standard color bar is output. White Yellow Cyan...

  • Page 61: Playback Mode

    8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback Procedure Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output connector. EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS...

  • Page 62: Fast-Forward, Rewind

    8. PLAYBACK MODE EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind ■ Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the tape.

  • Page 63: Variable Slow Playback

    8-5 Variable Slow Playback EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER ■ During stop, playback or still playback, slow motion playback is effected by pressing the EDIT SEARCH + button.

  • Page 64: Outputting Ch-3, Ch-4 Channel Audio

    8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-6 Outputting CH-3, CH-4 Channel Audio The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed. The GY-DV5100 records audio on the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of DV input.) When the GY-DV5100 is used for playback of a tape that was recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3 and CH- 4 channels, the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen must be set.

  • Page 65: Using External Components

    9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector Connecting the GY-DV5100 to another video component equipped with DV I/O connector (IEEE1394 standard) using a DV cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital signals with high picture quality and high-quality sound. Rear section of GY-DV5100 PHONES TALLY...
  • Page 66 9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector (Cont’d) When Using the GY-DV5100 as RECORDING Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO...

  • Page 67: Time Code Operation

    10. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV5100 records SMPTE-standard time codes and user’s bits. In the play mode or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bits are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. ● Time code data cannot be output through the unit’s connectors. 10-1 Displaying Time Code OPEN LCD BRIGHT...

  • Page 68: Presetting And Recording Of Time Code

    10. TIME CODE OPERATION 10-2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code The time codes or user’s bit data from the internal time code generator can be recorded at the time of recording scenes. OPEN AUDIO CH-1 LEVEL FRONT MIC +48V LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO...

  • Page 69: Time Code Presetting Procedure

    TIME CODE PRESETTING PROCEDURE EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER SHUTTER dial STATUS button TOP MENU screen –––...

  • Page 70: Recording Time Codes In Continuation Of Time Codes Recorded On Tape

    10. TIME CODE OPERATION 10-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-DV5100 also incorporates a time code reader. Therefore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby 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 are identical to the user’s bit data recorded on tape.

  • Page 71: Menu Screens

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-1 Menu Screen Configuration The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY- DV5100’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 72: Setting Menu Screens

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-2 Setting Menu Screens EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER STATUS button SHUTTER SHUT- MENU dial...

  • Page 73: File Manage Menu Screen

    11-3 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen The FILE MANAGE menu screen is used to perform the following tasks. ● Storing menu setting contents in two types of files (A, B). When saving menu setting contents that remain more or less fixed, these are stored in A or B. ●...

  • Page 74: Top Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-4 TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-DV5100 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION and CAMERA PROCESS menu screens are not displayed. Item CAMERA Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.

  • Page 75: Camera Operation Menu Screen

    11-5 CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item SHUTTER The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for fixed shutter speed or V.SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer monitor screens.

  • Page 76: Camera Process Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-6 CAMERA PROCESS MENU Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item MASTER Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black. ● To increase the pedestal level ... Increase the number. (UP) BLACK ●...
  • Page 77 Item SKIN DTL. Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF. DETECT ON : Skin Detail function activated. OFF : Skin Detail function not activated. ☞ See “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 95. V.RESOLUTION Increases the vertical resolution. ●...

  • Page 78: Advanced Process Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen Item CINE MODE When set to ON, produces gamma curve close to the picture characteristics of movies. COLOR Used to set the color matrix. When set to ON, color reproduction becomes MATRIX good. However, noise will increase. 5 types of color matrix functions are provided.

  • Page 79: Skin Color Adjust Screen

    11-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen Item SKIN COLOR Sets whether it is possible to change the color used by the Skin Tone DET. Detail function. EXECUTE : Choose this setting to allow detection of the color used by the Skin Tone Detail function. STOP : Choose this setting to stop detection of the color used by the Skin Tone Detail function.
  • Page 80 11. MENU SCREENS 11-9 AUDIO/VIDEO Menu Screen (Cont’d) Item AUDIO REF. Sets the reference audio level of the tape (both CH-1 and CH-2). LEVEL –20dB : Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level. –12dB : Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level. Use this setting when playing back the tape using DV equipment for general consumer use.

  • Page 81: Lcd/Vf Menu Screen

    11-10 LCD/VF Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) ■ LCD/VF (1/2) Menu Screen Settings can be made on the LCD/VF (1/2) menu screen only in the Camera mode. Item ZEBRA Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.
  • Page 82 10%. ● Remaining battery levels in [min] and [%] can be selected when an Anton-Bauer Battery Holder (QR JVC DIGI) is attached. Remaining battery level is shown automatically in [V] when using other battery holders.

  • Page 83: Tc/Ub/Clock Menu Screen

    11-11 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen Time codes and user’s bits can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the screen that can be reached from this screen. Item TC PRESET To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

  • Page 84: Header Rec Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-12 HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. (☞ page 58) Item START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed. STOP+VTR : HEADER REC operation is executed.

  • Page 85: Time/Date Menu Screen

    11-13 TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. OFF: Not displayed. ON : Displayed. ● When a tape with time and date not recorded is played back, there will be no display of time and date even when this item is set to ON.

  • Page 86: Others Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-14 OTHERS Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) ■ OTHERS (1/2) Menu Screen Item OUTPUT Selects whether characters should be displayed on the screen of a monitor CHAR. connected to MONITOR OUT connector or Y/C OUT connector. OFF : No on-screen-display ON : On-screen-display DV REC...
  • Page 87 ■ OTHERS (2/2) Menu Screen Item ALARM VR Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the LEVEL alarm sound. The alarm sound is output through the monitoring speaker and the PHONES jack. : Sound is not output. : Alarm sound is soft.

  • Page 88: Features Of The Camera Section

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ––– CAMERA OPERATION ––– SHUTTER GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H LOLUX GAIN SMOOTH TRANS SPOT L/BACK L ASPECT RATIO PAGE BACK EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND...

  • Page 89: Iris (Brightness) Adjustment

    12-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS Iris ring Temporary auto iris button Iris mode switch ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 ZEBRA switch 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION The lens iris can be adjusted using any of the following three methods.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-3 Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjust the shutter speed to obtain special effects or when shooting scenes with slow-moving subjects. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK...

  • Page 91: Shooting The Screen Image On A Computer Monitor

    12-4 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor Video monitor EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER SHUTTER dial –––...

  • Page 92: Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-5 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions. GAIN SWITCHING GAIN switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER...

  • Page 93: Switch Setup According To Illumination And Subject

    12-6 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 BLACK stretch/black LEVEL switch compress switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH...

  • Page 94: How To Use Skin Detail

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-7 How to Use Skin Detail The contour emphasis in the skin color areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND...

  • Page 95: Using The Skin Detail Function

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION “SD” display 12.2V 01/02/03 01:23:45 Status 0 ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 ZEBRA switch ■ Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON”...

  • Page 96: Others

    13. OTHERS 13-1 Alarm Indications and Actions The GY-DV5100 displays messages on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and tape and warnings in the case of abnormalities during VCR operation. Also, when remaining tape or battery power becomes small, or in the case of abnormalities during VCR operation, the TALLY lamps and viewfinder lamp will blink (or light steadily), and alarm sound will be output through the monitoring loudspeaker or the PHONES jack.
  • Page 97 Please con- sult the person in charge of pro- fessional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Press the EJECT button to take out the cassette. Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON.
  • Page 98 13. OTHERS 13-1 Alarm Indications and Actions (Cont’d) ■ Viewfinder Warning Lamps BATT ALARM Battery lamp ■ Alarm Sound When remaining battery power becomes low, a warning sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack. (In Camera mode only) When an irregularity occurs in the VCR, a warning sound is also output.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    13-2 Troubleshooting Symptoms Power cannot be switched ON. Recording is not possible. Camera image does not appear on LCD monitor or in viewfinder. Image shown on LCD monitor or in viewfinder is dark or blurred. Playback does not start when the play button is pressed.

  • Page 100: Hour Meter Display

    13. OTHERS 13-3 Hour Meter Display The GY-DV5100 can display the accumulated running time of the head drum in the HOUR METER item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen. Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance. ☞ See page 7. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    : × 1 (SCV3021-001)* Hexagon wrench : × 1 (LW40409-001A)* Instruction Manual : × 1 * Service parts number For details, consult your JVC dealer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 13. OTHERS (phantom power +48V output...
  • Page 102 YH16 × 7K12U, YH19 × 6.7K12U (CANON) AC power adapter : AA-P250 Microphone : MV-P615U, MV-P618U Microphone holder : KA-A50U Battery case : SCV2978-002 Anton-Bauer battery holder : QR JVC DIGI EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 120.5...
  • Page 103 ® is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited ® is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Thailand LWT0230-001A-H...

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