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JVC GY-DV300 Instruction Manual

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GY-DV300
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this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8.

  • 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. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO...
  • Page 4 ● 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: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES ● Newly developed built-in 12-bit DSP employed ● Built-in camera-shake compensation function ● Built-in 2.5" color LCD display for high-quality picture ● High quality picture with 400% dynamic range ● Network connection possible (requires ● Compact, lightweight design installation of the optional network pack KA- ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Precautions for Proper Use ....... 7 Manual Focus Adjustment ........ 63 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ....9 Using ND Filter ..........65 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 10 Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance) .... 66 Videocassette to be Used .......

  • Page 7: Precautions For Proper Use

    30% to 80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be generated. When storing the GY-DV300 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be –20°C to 60°C.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use (Cont’d) ● Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cord during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may be damaged. ● When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 9: Routine And Periodical Maintenance

    Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV300 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as the unit is used. On the other hand, when the unit has been used for a long period in a normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms also accumulate dirt that is deposited on them.

  • Page 10: Precautions For Use Of Head Cleaning Tape

    5 hours every 20 to 30 hours every 5 hours tape Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC videocassette tapes marked with ● Avoid storing a videocassette with unevenly MiniDV for this unit. wound tape, as this may damage the tape.

  • Page 11: Condensation

    Videotape conditioner. Then place the GY-DV300 in a plastic bag and seal it before transporting the camera. Leave the • When the unit is placed in a very humid place. GY-DV300 in the sealed plastic bag until the...

  • Page 12: Right Side Section

    AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO 1 FOCUS ring When the AUTO mode is selected for the iris Manual focus ring. adjustment, this dial can be rotated to adjust the Set the FOCUS switch 5 to “MANUAL” before iris from +3 steps to –3 steps from the auto iris...
  • Page 13 6 [FOCUS PUSH AUTO] Focus push auto button B Tally lamp Pressing this button when the MANUAL mode This lamp lights up red when the GY-DV300 is is selected for the focus adjustment engages in the recording mode. It blinks slowly when the...

  • Page 14: Rear Section

    G REC Start/Stop button VTR playback. This button starts and stops recording. When Also set to this position to record the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode, pressing the video signal input from the DV this button starts the recording. Pressing the connector.
  • Page 15 MENU setting screen is seconds. In this condition, it possible to set displayed. the gain setting of the GY-DV300. Gain is set by rotating the SELECT dial L. Rotating the L SELECT dial ● When gain and shutter adjustment is set to...
  • Page 16 Pressing this button during of the GY-DV300 becomes possible. playback, still picture playback, or reverse The white balance adjustment setting mode search initiates forward search mode.
  • Page 17 ● Pressing this button simultaneously with the REV button R during stop in the VTR playback mode initiates the blank search mode (for locating the end point of recordings). R [REV] REVERSE/REW button ● Pressing this button in the shooting mode engages playback in reverse direction at normal speed for as long as the button is pressed.

  • Page 18: Left Side Section

    CONTROLS, Left Side Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MIC 1 IN MIC 2 IN ● When the SETUP item on the SYSTEM [2/2] U [VIDEO OUT] Video output connector (RCA) Output connector for composite video signal. menu screen is set to ON, signals with setup Outputs the input video signal and playback information can be output.
  • Page 19 • To prevent foreign matter from penetrating into the interior of the GY-DV300, never leave the unit with this cover left open. • The GY-DV300 does not function if the cassette cover is not closed.

  • Page 20: Front Section

    CONTROLS, Front Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS \ Built-in microphone ` [MIC 2] Microphone 2 input connector (XLR- Built-in monaural microphone. ● To use this microphone, set the MIC1 INPUT Connect an external microphone to this SEL item to INT on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu connector.

  • Page 21: Top Section

    Button for start and stop of recording from the decreases the level. handle top section. When the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode, b [EJECT] Eject switch pressing this button starts the recording. Slide to the side when inserting or ejecting the Pressing the button during a recording engages videocassette.

  • Page 22: Indications On Lcd Screen And Viewfinder Screen

    Indications on LCD Screen CONTROLS, and Viewfinder Screen INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS In addition to the E-E picture and the playback picture, the following indications are displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. Status screens (screens for use in checking the current camera settings) Event indications Alarm indications Menu setting screens...
  • Page 23 Normal display in the shooting mode Item Contents Zoom ratio (Characters, Displayed during zoom operation. The characters indicate the wide- numeric value) angle (W) and telephoto (T) zoom positions. The numeric value indicates the approximate zoom ratio. Time code display Shows the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).
  • Page 24 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Item Contents Manual focus indication MF: Displayed when manual focusing is enabled (when the FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL). Manual shutter mode Displayed in the manual shutter mode (when the AE item is set to indication OFF on the OPERATION menu screen).
  • Page 25 Item Contents Shooting mode Indicates whether the shooting mode is AUTO or MANUAL. Å: Displayed when the shooting mode is AUTO (when the MODE item indication is set to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen). ˜: Displayed when the shooting mode is MANUAL (when the MODE item is set to MANUAL on the TOP MENU screen).
  • Page 26 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Vertically inverted display indications in the shooting mode Remaining battery power indication The remaining battery power is indicated by four different indicators. : Fully charged battery : Remaining battery power is low : No remaining battery power (blinking) VTR operation mode indication...
  • Page 27 VTR playback mode/IEEE1394 recording mode status indications VOL. PLAY Item Contents Audio playback volume Displayed in the VTR mode. Characters indicate the high and low of indication the playback volume. Time code indication The recorded time code data (hours, minutes, seconds, frames) are shown here in the playback mode.
  • Page 28 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS VOL. PLAY Item Contents VTR mode indication Indicates status of VTR operation. (STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT, STBY, FWD, REV, BSRH) DV signal indication DV : Displayed when IEEE1394 signal is recorded from the DV connector.
  • Page 29 Event Indications When the gain and shutter speed are changed manually , the set condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made. Event display area Event display area Set Condition Contents of Indication When the gain value is changed GAIN –3 dB to 18 dB (1 step) When the LOLUX gain mode is selected LOLUX...

  • Page 30: Alarm Indications

    Alarm indications are displayed under the following circumstances. The warning messages are shown blinking. • When remaining battery power or remaining tape is low . • Improper operation attempted. • Abnormality generated in the GY-DV300. Warning indication area Warning indication area Warning Indication...

  • Page 31: Menu Setting Screen

    MENU Setting Screen Used for making a variety of settings. See “MENU MEN U Setting Screen” on page 86. MODE E A R PHON E L V S Y S T EM S E T . . D I S P L AY S E T . . C A ME RA S E T [ C A - M A .

  • Page 32: Basic System

    VIDEO LIGHT NETWORK PACK KA-DV300 DV CAMCORDER AC ADAPTER/BATTERY TELE CONVERSION LENS CHARGER CH-1 CH-2 PROFESSINAL AUDIO LEVEL AA-P30 ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK WIDE CONVERSION LENS BN-V428 ACCESSORY KIT TRIPOD...

  • Page 33: Power Supply Preparation

    The GY-DV300 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. AC Operation Use the provided AC Adapter/Charger AA-P30 as the AC power supply. The DC INPUT connector on the GY-DV300 accepts power voltage in the range of DC 6V to DC 12V . POWER lamp POWER switch...

  • Page 34: Battery Pack Operation

    * For details, see the instruction manual for the AA- CHARGE lamp 2 P30. Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-DV300 If the DC cable is connected to the GY -DC300, unplug the cable. Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the GY-DC300.

  • Page 35: Operating Time With Battery Pack

    After the no remaining battery power warning appears, approx. 5 minutes. the GY-DV300 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued. Operating Time with Battery Pack When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the Continuous Operating Time (25°C)
  • Page 36 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to secure the microphone. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 input connector on the GY-DV300. Attachment screw Make sure to perform the correct setting for use of a phantom microphone.

  • Page 37: Turning The Power On

    Place the GY-DV300 in the recording-standby or ST OP mode. Slide the POWER switch to “OFF”. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC INPUT connector. (When the GY-DV300 is not going to be used for at long time.) CAUTION: •...

  • Page 38: Cassette Loading

    ● Tape ejection starts. It takes a few seconds Slide the EJECT switch on the top section of the before the cassette is ejected. GY-DV300 and then open the cassette cover . Take out the videocassette. Insert a videocassette into the cassette slot.

  • Page 39: Lcd Screen Adjustment

    LCD Screen Adjustment PREPARATIONS FOR OPERA TION The LCD screen’s direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Viewing the LCD Screen Slide the LCD lock release lever toward the rear side to open the LCD door. The LCD door can easily be opened by holding at the top and bottom of the door.

  • Page 40: Diopter Adjustment

    Adjusting the Viewfinder PREPARATIONS FOR OPERA TION Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder To facilitate low-angle shooting, the viewfinder can be turned approximately 75° upward. Underside Diopter Adjustment Move the diopter adjustment knob on the underside of the viewfinder until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible.

  • Page 41: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Date And Time

    Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in rechargeable backup battery , the set date and time data are retained and continue to count even when the power is switched of f. ●...
  • Page 42 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time (cont’d) PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION 1 Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor ( f) with the item CLOCK/TC menu screen to be set, and then press the SELECT dial. C LOCK T C ●...

  • Page 43: Displaying The Time And Date On The Screen

    Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen is set with the TIME/DATE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen. The display style is selected by setting the DISP STYLE item. Display the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.

  • Page 44: Charging The Built-In Battery

    GY-DV300 is disconnected from a power supply . The battery will be fully discharged when the GY-DV300 is not used for about three months, in which case the set date and time and time code data are reset. In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the date and time and time code data again.

  • Page 45: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Time Code

    Setting, Displaying and Recording the Time Code PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Time code data should be set in the built-in time code generator . User’s bits cannot be set. During recording, the time code is automatically recorded on the tape. When recording starts from the beginning of the tape, recording starts from the set time code. Presetting the Time Code MENU button...

  • Page 46: Recording The Time Code

    Setting, Displaying and Recording the Time Code (cont’d) PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION To zero-set the time code To return to the normal screen, use either of the following methods. 1 Rotate the SELECT dial to Press the MENU button align the cursor with the CLEAR item, and then press Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item the SELECT dial.

  • Page 47: Shooting Mode (Auto/Manual) Selection

    CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU TOP MENU screen The GY-DV300 is provided with two positions, “CAM-A” and “CAM- B”, for registering mode settings for camera shooting. MEN U Settings made on separate menu screens for camera shooting can MODE E A R PHON E L V be allocated to each of the “CAM-A”...
  • Page 48 Shooting Mode (Auto/Manual) SETTINGS BEFORE Selection (cont’d) SHOOTING How to Select Either MANUAL or AUTO Shooting Mode MODE switch MODE CAM-B MENU CAM-A button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial TOP MENU screen Set the MODE switch to the “CAM-A” or “CAM-B” position. MEN U MODE Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.

  • Page 49: Audio Input Signal Selection

    Audio Input Signal Selection SHOOTING The GY-DV300 is provided with three sources for audio input (i.e., built-in microphone and input connectors MIC 1 and MIC 2 for external microphones). Two channels of sound can be recorded on the tape in digital PCM format. Select for each channel (CH1 and CH2) which sound should be recorded on the channel.
  • Page 50 SETTINGS BEFORE Audio Input Signal Selection (cont’d) SHOOTING Setting Whether Phantom Microphone Should be used as External Microphone When a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48V DC SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen power supply is connected, set the +48V MIC1 or +48V MIC2 items on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.

  • Page 51: Audio Monitor Selection

    SETTINGS BEFORE Audio Monitor Selection SHOOTING POWER MODE PUSH CAM-B CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 MIC1 MIC2 MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 EARPHONE jack MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 MONITOR switch The audio input in the shooting mode can be monitored through an earphone or headphones connected to the EARPHONE jack.

  • Page 52: Focus Mode Selection

    PUSH AUTO ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO FOCUS switch FOCUS ring The FOCUS switch is used to select whether focus adjustment should take place in the auto mode or the manual mode. FOCUS Switch...

  • Page 53: Angle Of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out)

    SETTINGS BEFORE Angle of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out) SHOOTING Handle ZOOM lever VOLUME ZOOM lever The ZOOM lever is used for zoom-in and zoom-out operations. Zooming can be performed using either the ZOOM lever on the top section of the GY -DV300 or the ZOOM lever on the top of the handle section.

  • Page 54: Menu Screen Settings

    SETTINGS BEFORE Menu Screen Settings SHOOTING The various conditions under which shooting should take place are set on the SYSTEM menu screen. The SYSTEM menu screen consists of two screens. (The SYSTEM menu screen settings must be made regardless of whether the AUTO or MANUAL shooting mode is used.) MODE switch MODE CAM-B...
  • Page 55 : Long Play recording mode (recording time is 1.5 times longer than in the SP mode.) * Tapes recorded in the LP mode on the GY-DV300 can only be played back on this unit. When playing back on another unit, noise will appear in the picture and the sound.

  • Page 56: Shooting

    SETTINGS BEFORE Menu Screen Settings (cont’d) SHOOTING Contents of Settings on the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu Screen Item Contents of Setting FADER Sets whether fade is performed when recording is started and stopped. : No fade. BLACK : Fade in from black screen when recording is started; fade out to black screen when recording is stopped.

  • Page 57: Basic Recording Operation

    TOP MENU screen. ( page 47, 48.) Set the MODE switch to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. The GY-DV300 enters the shooting mode. ● The set values indicated on the menu screen will be either those of “CAM-A” or “CAM-B” in accordance with the setting of the MODE switch.
  • Page 58 Basic Recording Operation (cont’d) SHOOTING ● ZOOM lever Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view A ZOOM lever is provided in two with the ZOOM lever. positions: one on the top section Adjusting the focus of the unit, and the other on top ●...

  • Page 59: Viewing The Recorded Scene (Edit Search)

    Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search) SHOOTING The recorded scene can be checked and the position for recording the next scene can be searched in the recording-standby mode. FWD button REV button Enter the recording-standby mode Screen indication during edit search To advance the tape in forward direction.

  • Page 60: If The Unit Is Left In Recording-Standby Mode

    SHOOTING When the recording-standby mode has continued for about 30 Setting the time before the tape minutes, the GY-DV300 automatically stops drum rotation in order protection mode is engaged to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode) ● In the tape protect mode, ST OP is shown as the VTR mode The time before the tape protec- indication on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 61: Recording The Color Bar

    Recording the Color Bar SHOOTING BAR button It can be selected whether the camera image should be output or Color bar signal of the built-in whether the color bar of the built-in signal generator should be output signal generator during recording-standby and recording. An SMPTE standard color bar is The color bar is output when the BAR button is pressed while output.
  • Page 62 Using the AE (Automatic Exposure) Function SHOOTING In addition to the automatic shooting mode, the GY -DV300 also offers the use of the AE (Automatic Exposure) function. The AE function combines the following three functions to automatically adjust the video signal level to their optimum levels. Gain : ALC (Auto Level Control) Shutter Speed : EEI...

  • Page 63: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual Focus Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS IRIS FOCUS FOCUS AUTO switch MANU PUSH AUTO FOCUS ring In accordance with the conditions under which the subject is recorded, adjust the focus in the manual focus mode. In the auto focus mode, correct focus may be dif ficult to obtain under the following shooting conditions. ●...
  • Page 64 Manual Focus Adjustment (Cont’d) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Momentarily Using Auto Focus It is possible to momentarily use the auto focus function while in the manual focus mode. IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO PUSH AUTO FOCUS button Operation ● When the FOCUS switch is set Press the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button.

  • Page 65: Using Nd Filter

    Using ND Filter MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS When the shooting conditions are too bright, the ND-filter can be used to reduce the brightness to an appropriate level. The built-in ND-filter can adjust the brightness to about 1/32 of the original. ND FILTER switch Operation ●...

  • Page 66: Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance)

    Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The auto white balance function of the GY -DV300 automatically makes adjustments to obtain natural tint. However, depending on the shooting conditions or the light source, sometime it may not be possible to obtain natural tint with this function.

  • Page 67: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    2. Manual White Balance Adjustment ● White balance adjustment is Set the ND FILTER switch in accordance with the lighting inhibited when PRESET is conditions. selected. The colour temperature Place a white object (white paper , etc.) near the centre of the is fixed at 3200K.

  • Page 68: Manual Iris Adjustment

    Manual Iris Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the iris (lens opening) manually in the following cases. ● For backlight compensation ● When the subject is too bright compared with the background ● When panning quickly from a bright place to a dark place 1.

  • Page 69: Manual Iris Adjustment

    2. Manual Iris Adjustment IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO IRIS dial PUSH AUTO IRIS button Rotate the IRIS dial. The iris value (F-value) can be adjusted from CLOSE to F1.6. Rotating the dial upward opens the iris, and rotating it downward closes the iris.

  • Page 70: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The shutter speed can be adjusted manually to obtain special ef fects or when shooting a fast-moving subject. The shutter speed can also be adjusted manually in the variable scanning mode rate for shooting computer monitor screens.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Shutter Speed Manually

    2. Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually SHUTTER button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial Press the SHUTTER button. ● The currently set shutter speed is shown for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. SHUTTER 1/1000 ● The shutter speed can be set while the shutter speed value is displayed.

  • Page 72: Manual Gain Adjustment

    Manual Gain Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Using the ALC (Auto Level Control) function, the GY-DV300 automatically adjusts the gain (sensitivity) in accordance with the brightness of the subject. However , if the lighting conditions are poor and where the illumination is insufficient, it is possible to adjust the gain manually .
  • Page 73 2. Adjusting the Gain Manually GAIN button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial Press the GAIN button. ● The currently set gain value is shown for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. + 6 dB ● The gain value can be set while the gain value is displayed. Rotate the SELECT dial within 3 seconds (while the gain value is displayed) to set the gain.
  • Page 74 Manual Gain Adjustment (cont’d) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engaging the LOLUX Mode with the GAIN Button In the auto or manual gain adjustment mode, the LOLUX mode can be entered directly by operating the GAIN button. GAIN button GAIN SHUTTER MENU About the LOLUX mode Operation Used when the brightness is still...

  • Page 75: Displaying Zebra Patterns For Adjustment

    Displaying Zebra Patterns for Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Zebra patterns are oblique stripes than can be displayed to indicate very bright areas of the screen. Areas where zebra patterns are indicated are likely to be blurred with white if left unadjusted. The zebra patterns can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the brightness to adjust to the optimal level.

  • Page 76: Manual Adjustment Of The Audio Recording Level

    Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The audio recording level can be manually adjusted during shooting. The audio recording level can be adjusted separately for the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. 1. Engaging the Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment Mode MENU button GAIN...

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Audio Recording Level Manually

    2. Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Manually CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO LEVEL controls ● The standard level for recording Turn the AUDIO LEVEL controls. audio on the tape is –12 dB. The audio recording level of CH-1 channel is adjusted with the If a tape recorded on the GY- CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL control, and the CH-2 channel is adjusted DV300 is played back on VCR...

  • Page 78: Disabling Operation Of The Camera-Shake Compensation Function

    Disabling Operation of the Camera- Shake Compensation Function MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS When shooting with the camera under conditions where the camera-shake compensation function is not required, e.g., with the camera mounted on a tripod base, etc., set the function to OFF before shooting. MENU button GAIN...

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Quality Of Camera Image

    Adjusting the Quality of Camera Image MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The GY-DV300 allows manual adjustment of the image quality of the camera image. By setting the various items on the CAMERA menu screen, you can make adjustments to obtain an image quality suiting your preference.

  • Page 80: Playback Of Tape

    LCD screen or the Set the MODE switch to “VTR”. viewfinder. ● The GY-DV300 enters the VTR playback mode. ● The operation mode during VTR playback is indicated on the LCD screen and the viewfinder Insert the recorded videocassette.

  • Page 81: Blank Search

    ● When the automatic tracking function is activated at the start of the playback mode, digital noise may appear in the picture. ● The GY-DV300 does not allow manual tracking adjustment. ● When playing back a tape recorded on another unit, digital noise may appear during playback.

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Playback Sound Volume

    ZOOM lever The level of the playback sound can be controlled with the ZOOM Playback audio volume lever on the top section of the GY-DV300. Pressing the lever toward the TELE (+) side raises the playback VOL. sound level, and pressing it toward the WIDE (–) side lowers The playback sound is output through the built-in speaker , EARPHONE jack and AUDIO OUT connector.

  • Page 83: Outputting Ch-3/Ch-4 Channel Sound

    Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound PLAYBACK 4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz audio sampling. The GY- DV300 records audio on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. When the GY -DV300 is used for playback of tapes with sound recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels on another unit, the PB AUDIO SELECT item on the VTR menu screen must be set.

  • Page 84: Connecting A Video Component With Dv Connector

    Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the GY-DV300 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.
  • Page 85 Recording the GY-DV300 Camera Image for Backup Through the DV Connector To use the GY-DV300 as camera and record a backup picture on another video component through the DV connector, set the MODE switch to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. Memo: When using the BR-DV600UA’s back-up recording function, backup can be set to start automatically...

  • Page 86: Menu Screen Structure

    MENU Screen Structure (Shooting Mode) MENU SCREEN The MENU consists of multiple layers of menu screens. The following shows the MENU screen structure when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. Separate menu screens are displayed for each position of the MODE switch (“CAM-A”...

  • Page 87: Menu Screen Structure

    MENU Screen Structure (VTR Playback/DV Signal Input Mode) MENU SCREEN The following shows the MENU screen structure when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to “VTR”. VTR menu screen V TR PB A U D I O S E L E C T CH / 2 REM F F / REW MO DE F F / REW...

  • Page 88: Setting Menu Screens

    Setting Menu Screens MENU SCREEN Various settings are made on the menu screens in accordance with the mode of usage of the GY -DV300. In the shooting mode, settings can be made on two separate sets of menus in accordance with the setting of the MODE switch (“CAM-A”...

  • Page 89: Top Menu Screen

    SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen Changing the set value. Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting, and then press E M 1 / 2 ] the SELECT dial. M I C 1 I NP U T S E L W I N D C U T M I C 1 OF F ●...

  • Page 90: Contents Of Menu Screens

    Contents of Menu Screens MENU SCREEN Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY -DV300 is in the shooting mode or in the VTR playback mode. The setting values marked with the ● symbol in the explanations of the menu screens are the factory settings. TOP MENU Screen (Shooting Mode) Item Set Value...

  • Page 91: System Menu Screen

    48K : Recording is performed with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency * 4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz audio sampling. The GY-DV300 records audio on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. The GY-DV300 does not allow after-recording.
  • Page 92 Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN SYSTEM Menu Screens (Shooting mode) (Cont’d) Item Set Value Contents LONG PAUSE 3 MIN Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protection mode is ● 30 MIN TIME engaged when the recording-standby mode or still mode continues.
  • Page 93 Item Set Value Contents NET REMOTE Used when the optional network pack KA-DV300 is mounted. ● ON Selects whether the GY-DV300 should be controlled by external signals. OFF : Not controlled. ON : Controlled ● OFF VF+LCD Selects whether or not displays are shown simultaneously on both the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 94: Display Menu Screen

    Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN DISPLAY Menu Screen The DISPLAY Menu Screen consists of two screens (1/2 Screen and 2/2 Screen). DISPLAY [1/2] Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents ● OFF ZEBRA Selects whether zebra patterns should be shown on the LCD 70 –...
  • Page 95 DISPLAY Menu Screen (cont’d) DISPLAY [2/2] Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents ● ON TAPE REMAIN Selects whether the remaining tape time indication should be shown on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. ON : Displayed OFF : Not displayed ●...

  • Page 96: Camera Menu Screen

    Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN CAMERA Menu Screen The CAMERA menu screen can only be set in the shooting mode. The position (“CAM A” or “CAM B”) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name. Item Set Value Contents...
  • Page 97 CAMERA Menu Screen (Cont’d) Item Set Value Contents ● NORMAL BLACK Selects the gain for the dark section of the image. Set to an STRETCH appropriate position in accordance with the subject. COMPRESS NORMAL : Standard mode. STRETCH : By stretching the signal only for the dark section, contrast in the dark portion of the image is enhanced.

  • Page 98: Operation Menu Screen

    Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu Screen The OPERATION menu screen can only be set in the manual shooting mode. The position (“CAM A” or “CAM B”) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name. The item values set off by the symbol are the factory settings when the MODE switch is set to CAM-A.

  • Page 99: Clock/Tc Menu Screen

    : To simultaneously reproduce the sound of all four channels. CH3/4 : To reproduce the sound of the CH-3 and CH-4 channels. Memo: The GY-DV300 does not allow after-recording on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels. ● FF/REW REM FF/REW...

  • Page 100: Alarm Indications And Actions

    Alarm Indications and Actions TROUBLESHOOTING The GY-DV300 displays messages in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and tape and warnings in the case of abnormalities during VTR operation on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

  • Page 101: Tally Lamp

    (4 timer per sec) • Abnormality in VTR. Memo: The GY-DV300 is a microcomputer-controlled piece of equipment, which may malfunction due to external noise or interference. In this case, turn the power OFF , and then turn it ON again.

  • Page 102: In Case Of Difficulty

    OFF. Operation buttons on the • Is the cassette cover open? GY-DV300 fail to work. The GY-DV300 remains inoperative as long as the cassette door is open. • Is a tape inserted? Recording is not possible.
  • Page 103 Symptoms Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions Mosaic-type noise appears during • This is a phenomenon caused by the digital characteristics. search. This is not a malfunction. Playback does not start even if the • Is the MODE switch set to “VTR”? playback button is pressed.

  • Page 104: Displaying The Hour Meter Display

    Displaying the Hour Meter Display OTHERS The GY-DV300 indicates the accumulated hours of drum running time by means of the HOUR METER displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder screen. Display of the HOUR METER is selected by the DRUM HOUR item on the VTR menu screen.

  • Page 105: If Dirt Penetrates Into The Interior Of Viewfinder

    If dirt penetrates into the interior of viewfinder OTHERS If dirt penetrates into the viewfinder , take off the rubber ring from the base of the viewfinder and remove the dirt using a lens blower. Return the rubber ring to its original position after cleaning. Lens blower Remove rubber ring...

  • Page 106: Installing The Ferrite Core

    Installing the ferrite core OTHERS To retain electromagnetic compatibility, use ferrite cores provided when connecting to tha cables. There are two types of ferrite cores, a small and a medium sized type. Both should be attached at the cable end that is close to the camera. Ferrite core (small) DC cable DC cable...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications OTHERS CAMERA SECTION Record/Play time : 60 minutes (W ith M- DV60ME cassette, SP Image pickup devices : 1/3-inch interline CCD × 3 Mode) Color separation optical system : 90 minutes (With M- F1.6 3-color separation DV60ME cassette, LP prism Mode) Number of effective pixels :...
  • Page 108 Specifications (cont’d) OTHERS GENERAL Power consumption : DC7.2 V 14.4 W Mass : Approx. 1.4 kg (without battery) Allowable operating temperatures : 0 °C to 40 °C Allowable operating humidity : 30% to 80% RH Allowable storage temperatures : –20 °C to 60 °C ACCESSORIES Instruction Manual : x 1...
  • Page 109 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO...
  • Page 110 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. Printed in Japan © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED LWT0017-001C...

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