Others; Troubleshooting; Alarm Indications - JVC GY-DV500 Instructions Manual

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
13-6 How to Use Skin Detail (Cont'd)
ZEBRA
OFF
SKIN
AUTO
ON
AREA
WHITE
ACCU
FOCUS
VTR
AUDIO
TAKE
LEVEL CH-1
ZEBRA switch
ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
I
SD
"SD"
B
display
STATUS 0
Confirming the color tone area adjusted
with the Skin Detail function
When the ZEBRA switch on the front section is pressed to the
"SKIN AREA" side, the color tone areas adjusted with Skin Detail
are displayed in the viewfinder.
Using the Skin Detail Function
To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST
screen, set the SKIN DTL DETECT item on the PROCESS
menu to "ON".
While the Skin Detail function operates, the "SD" indicator is
displayed on the Status 0 and Status 1 screen in the viewfinder.

14. OTHERS

14-1 Troubleshooting

Warnings concerning problems with the unit are provide in the form of indicators, display indications and monitor tones.
The warnings are of the following two types.
• Alarm indications : These indications are given to provide warning on the status of the unit, for example when the tape or battery
pack should be replaced.
• Error code display : In case an error occurs during operation, the unit self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnostics results
on the counter display. When this happens, the unit stops operation automatically or ejects the videocassette.

ALARM INDICATIONS

FILTER
1 3200k
2 5600k
3 5600k+ND
SHUTTER
STATUS
MENU
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
BACK L
NORMAL
SPOT L
NG
POWER
ON
ALARM
When an alarm is indicated, the unit operates in the following ways.
Alarm Indicator
on VCR Display
DEW
SERVO
(Counter display)
"SYnc inh"
RF
(Counter display)
"HEAd CLoG"
(Counter display)
Pc TAPE
Li
Remaining tape time
REMAIN
H
M
Remaining battery power
E BATT
E BATT
85
86
For servicing
See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". ←
SERVO
WARNING indicator
indicator
CH 1
40 30
OPERATE/WARNING
CH 2
LIGHT
RESET
ON
OFF
MONITOR
32k
48k
SELECT
COUNTER
CTL
ALARM
TC
UB
SP
AUD LOCK
MONITOR
MENU
CH-1
AUDIO
CH-2
LEVEL
LOLUX
STRETCH
REMAIN
NORMAL
COMPRESS
TALLY lamp
OFF
Remaining tape
time display
Symptom
Indicates dew formation (condensation).
Operation : The VTR rejects operation.
Remedy : Leave the power on, and wait until
Lights in the case of troubles with the drum servo
Operation : During recording the mode becomes
during recording. Lights when the input sync
signal is disturbed or the unit is subjected to
physical shock. (Displayed only in record mode)
Remedy : • Also check the input sync signal.
In other cases, please consult the person in
charge of professional video equipment at your
nearest JVC-authorized service agent.
Lights in case of video head clogging.
Operation : Continues.
(Head clogging is detected and indicated during
Remedy : Clean the head with the special head
playback and recording check using the RET
button on the lens section.)
Improper cassette type
Operation : Operation stops.
Remedy : Use recordable MiniDV cassette for
Lights when the lithium battery for backup of time
Operation : Continues.
code generator and date/time data is exhausted.
Remedy : Replace with a new lithium battery.
Operation : Continues.
* About 2 minutes before tape end. (The TALLY
lamp and alarm sound are activated only in
the record mode.)
* When the tape has ended completely.
Operation : Stops.
Operation : Continues.
When the remaining battery capacity is low.
Remedy : Replace battery pack early.
When the battery capacity drops to an insufficient
Operation : Stops automatically.
level.
The camera may generate abnormal signals.
This is not a malfunction.
RF indicator
Li indicator
OVER
AUTO OFF DEW
20
10
0 dB
SERVO
RF
L i
OVER
PB
NDF
HOLD
H
M
S
F
E
BATT
F
REV FWD
H
M
Remaining battery
power display
VCR Operation and Remedy
the indication disappears.
the stop mode.
During playback, playback of the
disturbed video image continues.
• Signal is disturbed when the unit
is subject to a violent shock.
cleaning tape. (See page 7 and the
separate sheet "Precautions for Use
of Head Cleaning Tape".)
recording video and audio.
See page 34.

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