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6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING
6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording
FILTER
1 3200k
2 5600k
3 5600k+ND
SHUTTER
STATUS
MENU
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
LOLUX
BACK L
STRETCH
NORMAL
NORMAL
SPOT L
COMPRESS
NG
POWER
ON
OFF
ALARM
MONITOR
control
control
The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode
can be monitored through the monitoring loudspeaker or
earphone.
• The monitoring audio is not output from the loudspeaker while
the EARPHONE jack is in use.
• Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR
SELECT switch.
CH-1 : The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.
MIX
: The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is
output mixed.
CH-2 : The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.
• The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring
volume.
• The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the
case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.
An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached
or when the battery is running down. The alarm tone volume
can be adjusted with the ALARM control. For details on the
alarm tone, see page 87.
* Do not increase the audio monitoring volume excessively;
otherwise howling with the camera microphone may
occur.
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
RESET
ON
OFF
MONITOR
SELECT
COUNTER
CTL
ALARM
TC
UB
MONITOR
CH-1
AUDIO
CH-2
LEVEL
EARPHONE
jack
MONITOR SELECT
switch
Monitoring
loudspeaker
7. SHOOTING OPERATION
7-1 Basic Recording Operation
CH 1
40 30
CH 2
32k
48k
AUD LOCK
SP
3.
MENU
Eject switch
EJECT
5.
FILTER
1 3200k
2 5600k
3 5600k+ND
SHUTTER
STATUS
MENU
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
BACK L
NORMAL
SPOT L
NG
ON
2.
ZEBRA
OFF
SKIN
AUTO
AREA
WHITE
ACCU
FOCUS
VTR
AUDIO
TAKE
LEVEL CH-1
6.
RET
W
49
50
1.
1.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
"DEW"
Power is supplied to the unit.
OVER
AUTO OFF DEW
Check that the condensation indicator "DEW" does not
20
10
0 dB
SERVO
RF
L i
OVER
appear on the display. If it is lit, wait until the indicator goes
PB
NDF
HOLD
out.
H
M
S
F
2.
Set the VTR switch to the STBY position.
Even when the VTR switch is set to the "SAVE" position,
pressing the VTR trigger button will start recording.
However, in this case, it is necessary to wait a short time
until the recording actually starts.
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
RESET
ON
OFF
For details on the VCR SAVE mode, see page 52.
MONITOR
SELECT
COUNTER
CTL
ALARM
TC
UB
MONITOR
3.
CH-1
AUDIO
CH-2
Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover.
LEVEL
LOLUX
STRETCH
NORMAL
COMPRESS
• Ensure that the switch on the back of the videocassette
is set to REC and insert the cassette correctly.
POWER
OFF
When the cassette is inserted, the tape is loaded and
the unit enters the record-pause mode.
4.
• Slowly close the cassette cover.
• Use a videocassette marked MiniDV.
• If the cassette cover is not closed, the GY-DV500 will
remain inoperative.
• At the loading time and power switch set to on time,
the built-in head cleaner will emit a sound while
POWER
NG
ON
OFF
operating. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 8
seconds before the unit is ready for recording.
4.
Set the switches as required.
1.
• GAIN
: Sensitivity suitable for the subject
• OUTPUT : "CAM/AUTO KNEE ON"
• WHT-BAL : "A" or "B"
• Set the IRIS switch of the lens to "A".
5.
Select the FILTER according to the lighting condition.
Position 1 (3200K) : For shooting indoors or outdoors when
Position 2 (5600K) : For shooting outdoors
M
A
T
Position 3 (5600K + ND):
6.
Adjust the white balance.
4.
See "White Balance Adjustment" on page 45.
7.
Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of
view and focus with the zoom lever and the focusing ring.
7.
illumination is not sufficient
For shooting outdoors under a clear
sky.
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