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JVC GY-DV5100U Instructions 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.
e01_dv5100u(cover)e.p65
3
INSTRUCTIONS
12/10/04, 2:01 PM
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 CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * 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 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 ● 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 ● The transient section between scenes recorded on other Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the units and those recorded on this unit may appear impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or disturbed.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 7. SHOOTING OPERATION INTRODUCTION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation ........54 7-2 Searching for Recorded Scenes (Edit Search) ..56 7-3 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues ....57 MAIN FEATURES ............... 4 7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby CONTENTS ................ 5 Mode (Recording Check Function) ......
  • Page 6 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage ● Precautions for transportation Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object. the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased ●...
  • Page 7 Therefore, the above data should Block Noise be considered as a reference. ● Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head Time management cleaning tapes other than specified. Read the precautions and instructions for use of the head cleaning tape.
  • Page 8 1. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the “ ● Videocassette tapes with the “ ” or ” or “ ” symbol “ ” symbol. are provided with a switch on the back to prevent Standard DV videocassette: LA-DV276, LA-DV186, LA- accidental erasure.
  • Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION 1-6 Condensation ● If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then ● “CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs in air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled this unit.
  • Page 10 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section [LENS] Lens control connector Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens here. Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Return switch Iris position VTR trigger IRIS A/R INPUT EXTENDER position Lens AUTO/MANU control ZOOM position IRIS control —...
  • Page 11 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS [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 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUDIO LEVE AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L...
  • Page 13 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 5 [AUTO IRIS] Auto iris level switch 9 [CAM] Camera mode indicator This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference This indicator lights when the camera is in the Camera value according to the condition in which the camera is used. mode.
  • Page 14 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont’d) [Camera Setting Section] EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUDIO LEVE AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL...
  • Page 15 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO PULL OPEN LEVEL OPEN EDITSEARCH FRONT MONITOR REAR FILTER CH-1 CH-2 3200K CH-1 CH-2 5600K 5600K AUDIO IN 5600K 1 64 / ND AUDIO SELECT STATUS CH-1 CH-2 SHUTTER AUTO LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MANUAL MENU...
  • Page 16 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont’d) 3200K MIX : CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio are output mixed. 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER When this setting is selected, the menu screen can LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO...
  • Page 17 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section FRONT MIC IN LINE OUT CH-1 LENS Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT CH-2 e w q 1 [MONITOR OUT] Monitor output connector (BNC) 3 [CH-1/CH-2 LINE OUT] CH-1/CH-2 line output ● Composite video signal output connector. connector (RCA) ●...
  • Page 18 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-4 Top Section BLANK SEARCH STOP PLAY STILL !0 o y 1 Cassette cover 5 [PLAY] button The cassette cover can be opened by sliding the OPEN Press to start playback. During still picture playback and knob 2.
  • Page 19 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section 4 [DC OUT] DC output connector Connector for power output to a wireless microphone transmitter, etc. The supply voltage is identical to the voltage supplied to the unit (DC 17 V max. 0.3 A). Signal —...
  • 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. e03_dv5100u(12_20)e.p65 12/10/04, 2:06 PM...
  • Page 21 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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 00:00:00:00 FULL AUTO 20min GAIN 9dB( L : 0 M : 9 H : 1 8 ) SHUTTER 1/1000 SKIN AREA...
  • Page 23 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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 Contents of Indications When the gain value is changed GAIN –3 dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB.
  • Page 24 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Item Contents VTR mode indication STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode) : During recording ED.FWD : Edit search in forward direction ED.REV : Edit search in reverse direction PLAY : During playback : During fast forward...
  • Page 25 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Status Screen in VTR MODE (DV Signal Input Mode) 00:00:00:00 20min Event display area 12.2V PLAY 01/02/03 AM01:23:45 Item Contents Indication of Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits (UB) In the playback mode, the recorded time code (hour, minute, second, frame) is displayed.
  • 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. OVER ∞...
  • Page 27 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Alarm Message Display ● The following alarm messages are displayed while the Status(0, 1, 3) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a status screen is shown in the VTR mode. If an alarm is generated while the Status 2 screen is shown, the Status 0 screen returns to display the alarm.
  • 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) The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation are displayed during the auto white balance adjustment operation. ☞...
  • Page 29 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-7 Lens (Optional) [S14 x 7.3B12U] 7 IRIS mode switch A : Activates the auto iris feature. M : Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this button activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only.
  • Page 30 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 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. e05_dv5100u(31_34)e.p65 12/10/04, 2:11 PM...
  • Page 32 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens Loosen the mount ring. Connect the cable connector. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. Tighten the mount ring. CAUTION: ● Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed Hole back focus.
  • Page 33 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (Provided) Connect the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. 1.3. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. Attach the microphone to the attachment guide on the viewfinder as illustrated.
  • Page 34 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. Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that balances the unit most optimally. While pushing the safety lever, pull the lock lever toward the front until the front mount clip clicks into place.
  • Page 35 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. Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the power source voltage, power sources generating noise, such as ripples or power sources with lower voltage.
  • 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 CAUTION: Be careful of pins.
  • Page 37 4. POWER SUPPLY Connector Connect the connector and battery holder connector coming Mount screws B out of the camera. CAUTION: Following connection of the connectors, insert them into the connector compartment. Take care not to pinch the wires. This could result in damage.
  • Page 38 4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Optional) (Cont’d) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY To display the remaining battery power accurately, set the BATTERY TYPE item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen LCD monitor and BATTERY INFO item on the LCD/VF (2/2) menu screen in accordance with the type of the battery pack in use.
  • Page 39 5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 Turning the Power ON MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO PULL...
  • Page 40 5. PREPARATIONS 5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading OPEN knob Cassette insertion slot Cassette cover 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. ●...
  • Page 41 5. PREPARATIONS OPEN knob Cassette cover EJECT button 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 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 ■ Opening the LCD monitor Slide the LCD lock and release knob toward the rear section to open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 43 5. PREPARATIONS 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 Display the screen for setting the date and time. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor ( ) with the ––– TIME/DATE ––– CLOCK ADJUST item, and then press the SHUTTER dial. DISPLAY ●...
  • Page 45 5. PREPARATIONS Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DATE menu screen. TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen Display the TIME/DATE menu screen. –––...
  • Page 46 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 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings POWER SUPPLY 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 OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR...
  • Page 48 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-3 Viewfinder Adjustment Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. Diopter adjustment Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible. Eyepiece Brightness and contrast adjustment When the ambient brightness changes, etc., the brightness Eyepiece and contrast of the viewfinder screen can be adjusted with focusing ring...
  • Page 49 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-5 Back Focus Adjustment It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached 4. 6. for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera.
  • Page 50 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 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-7 Audio Input Signal Selection OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX REAR CH-1 CH-2...
  • Page 52 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-8 Recording Level Adjustment LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY OPEN AUDIO EDITSEARCH PULL MONITOR LEVEL OPEN FILTER FRONT 3200K 5600K REAR 5600K 5600K / ND CH-1 CH-2 1 64 CH-1 CH-2 STATUS SHUTTER AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU...
  • Page 53 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording MONITOR SELECT switch LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MONITOR SELECT COUNTER CH-1 FRONT CH-2 REAR AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL AUDIO IN REAR OPEN AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN FRONT MIC +48V CH-1 CH-2 TC GENE.
  • Page 54 7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation OPEN knob Set the POWER switch to ON. ● Power is supplied to the unit. The CAM indicator lights up. The GY-DV5100 is in the Camera mode when the CAM indicator is on. OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR...
  • Page 55 7. SHOOTING OPERATION To stop recording: Press the VTR trigger button on the unit or on the lens section again. The TALLY lamp and REC indicator lamp go out and the unit enters the record-standby mode. When the VTR trigger button is pressed, the unit enters the record-standby mode after rewinding the tape for about 2 BATT ALARM...
  • Page 56 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. EDIT SEARCH EDIT SEARCH OPEN + button EDITSEARCH...
  • Page 57 7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-3 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues Setting the time before the tape protection mode is engaged When the record-standby mode has continued for about 5 minutes, the GY-DV5100 automatically stops drum rotation in The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the order to protect the tape.
  • Page 58 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 7. SHOOTING OPERATION ■ How to set the HEADER REC menu screen Display the HEADER REC menu screen. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to display HEADER REC menu screen the TOP MENU screen. Use the SHUTTER dial to select TC/UB/CLOCK menu →...
  • Page 60 7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-6 Recording the Color Bars OUTPUT switch OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER POWER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT REAR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2...
  • Page 61 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. Operation cover BLANK SEARCH STOP PLAY STILL OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K...
  • Page 62 8. PLAYBACK MODE BLANK SEARCH STOP PLAY STILL OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO LEVEL PULL OPEN FRONT REAR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 MODE...
  • Page 63 8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-5 Variable Slow Playback EDIT SEARCH EDIT SEARCH + button OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU EDIT SEARCH AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT REAR ATUS AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK...
  • Page 64 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 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 Video component with DV Connector PHONES...
  • 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) Switch the DV/INT selector switch on the rear of the camera to DV. Turn ON both units. OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR...
  • Page 67 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 The time codes or user’s bits can be shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder during playback and recording as follows.
  • Page 68 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. To preset the Time Code, make the following settings. ■...
  • Page 69 10. TIME CODE OPERATION TIME CODE PRESETTING PROCEDURE The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/ CLOCK menu screen. Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. 1 Press the Status button for 1 second or more to display OPEN EDITSEARCH the TOP MENU screen.
  • Page 70 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 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 11. MENU SCREENS 11-2 Setting Menu Screens Make the settings while observing the LCD monitor or the viewfinder screen. If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS (1/2) screen is set to ON, the menu screen can also be viewed on a monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT or Y/C OUT OPEN connector.
  • Page 73 11. MENU SCREENS 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 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting...
  • Page 75 11. MENU SCREENS 11-5 CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting SHUTTER The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for STEP STEP fixed shutter speed or V.SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer...
  • Page 76 11. MENU SCREENS 11-6 CAMERA PROCESS MENU Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting MASTER Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black. MAX (10) NORMAL ●...
  • Page 77 11. MENU SCREENS Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting 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 11. MENU SCREENS 11-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting 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 STANDARD MATRIX good.
  • Page 79 11. MENU SCREENS 11-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting SKIN COLOR STOP STOP Sets whether it is possible to change the color used by the Skin Tone DET. EXECUTE Detail function. EXECUTE : Choose this setting to allow 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting AUDIO REF. Sets the reference audio level of the tape (both CH-1 and CH-2). –20dB –20dB LEVEL –20dB : Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level. –12dB –12dB : Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level.
  • Page 81 11. MENU SCREENS 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting ZEBRA...
  • 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 11. MENU SCREENS 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting TC PRESET To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press EXECUTE EXECUTE...
  • Page 84 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when STOP+VTR DISABLE the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed.
  • Page 85 11. MENU SCREENS 11-13 TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting 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. ●...
  • Page 86 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 Function Variation Range Initial Setting OUTPUT Selects whether characters should be displayed on the screen of a monitor CHAR.
  • Page 87 11. MENU SCREENS ■ OTHERS (2/2) Menu Screen Item Function Variation Range Initial Setting ALARM VR Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the MIDDLE LEVEL alarm sound. The alarm sound is output through the monitoring speaker and the MIDDLE PHONES jack.
  • Page 88 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) The FAW function adjusts the white balance ––– CAMERA OPERATION ––– value automatically as the lighting condition SHUTTER STEP changes. GAIN L GAIN M This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the GAIN H white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and LOLUX GAIN...
  • Page 89 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS The lens iris can be adjusted using any of the following three methods. ● Automatic adjustment Iris ring Set the iris mode switch to “A” (Auto). The iris is adjusted automatically according to the brightness of the object.
  • Page 90 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. Setting ■ Set the SHUTTER item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen. STEP : The shutter speed is changed in fixed steps. OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR...
  • Page 91 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-4 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor 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...
  • Page 92 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 This switch allows the gain to be boosted when the illumination GAIN switch of the subject is insufficient.
  • Page 93 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 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 1AUTO IRIS LEVEL switch AUTO IRIS BLACK stretch/black This switch allows the reference value for the auto iris LEVEL switch compress switch...
  • Page 94 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. ■ Setting the Color and Range of the Skin Detail Function OPEN EDITSEARCH...
  • Page 95 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION ■ Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DTL DETECT item on the CAMERA PROCESS menu screen. While the Skin Detail function operates, the “SD” indicator is “SD”...
  • Page 96 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 Tape cannot be unloaded. on the circumstances. Please con- UNLOADING FAILURE sult the person in charge of pro- fessional video equipment at your 4100 Irregularity with eject oper- nearest JVC-authorized service CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE ation. agent. TAPE DEFECTIVE Tape is cut. Operation stops.
  • Page 98 13. OTHERS 13-1 Alarm Indications and Actions (Cont’d) ■ Viewfinder Warning Lamps BATTERY lamp This red lamp lights red under the following circumstances. Lights red : When the battery voltage becomes too low for the camera to operate. REC/ALARM lamp This lamp lights or blinks green under the following conditions.
  • Page 99 13. OTHERS 13-2 Troubleshooting Symptoms Remedy ● Is power supply connected correctly? Power cannot be switched ON. ● Is battery pack recharged? ● 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.
  • Page 100 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. Set the POWER switch to ON.
  • Page 101 Recording format : 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel PCM * Service parts number audio/12-bit, 32 kHz 4-channel For details, consult your JVC dealer. PCM audio (2 channels for recording) Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 48 kHz mode) Design and specifications are subject to change without Wow &...
  • 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) OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64...
  • 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. Printed in Thailand © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LWT0230-001A-H e01_dv5100u(cover)e.p65 12/10/04, 2:01 PM...

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