Main Features - JVC GY-DV5100U User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV5100.
These instructions are for GY-DV5100U.
This unit is a DV video system format camcorder.
Videocassettes marked with the
can be used.
The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded
on other units (including another GY-DV5100) are recorded
or played back on this camcorder.
● The transient section between scenes recorded on other
units and those recorded on this unit may appear
disturbed.
● Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking
errors.

MAIN FEATURES

● Built-in compatible mechanism for use of both standard-size
DV videocassettes and mini-size DV videocassettes
Recording/playback can be made to/from Standard DV, Mini
DV and DVCAM cassettes in DV format.
Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played
back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is
not possible.
DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
● Compact, lightweight design
Employment of aluminum die-casting has resulted in an
operating condition weight as low as 5.6 kg including lens,
viewfinder, battery, and cassette.
● DV high-quality digital format
The 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital processing
ensures recording and playback with high picture quality.
● High sound quality based on PCM audio
Select of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling or 12-bit, 32 kHz
sampling. Ensures high-quality digital audio.
● Time code reader/generator
The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record
SMPTE time code and user's bits.
● Built-in 2.5" color LCD display
In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback
image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu
screens for settings, and alarm indications.
● Built-in monitor speaker 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 speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal
condition occurs in the unit.
● Recording check function for convenient recording review and
edit search function.
● Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-quality
picture
1/2" 3-CCD with 380,000 effective pixels employed. Digital
signal processing for reproduction of DV high-quality picture.
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● 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
videocassette.
● LOLUX for 0.2 lx (F1.4) illumination
Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +36 dB gain. This is
ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no
illumination.
The gain up value can be selected in the menu.
● Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit
Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris
position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject
moves in a frame. Switch provided for selecting over or under
level.
● Safety Zone indication in viewfinder
Two types of safety zone indicator functions provided.
● 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.
● Color temperature conversion filters for 3200K, 5600K, 5600K
+ 1/8ND, 5600 + 1/64ND provided.
● Variable scan shutter
Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than
NTSC, such as computer monitor screens.
Copes with the range from 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 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 system.
● 1/2" bayonet type lens
● Camera output, VCR playback output (composite/YC)
possible
● Built-in color bar (SMPTE type)
● Superior operability with shutter speed and menus selected
by dial.