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14-1 Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
TROUBLES WITHOUT ERROR CODE OUTPUTS
Symptoms
Power cannot be switched ON.
• Is power supply connected properly?
• Is battery pack recharged?
• When the lithium battery is depleted, it may not be possible to turn on the power.
• 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.
Operation buttons on the GY-DV500 don't
• Is the cassette cover open?
The GY-DV500 remains inoperative as long as the cassette door is open.
work.
Recording is not possible.
• Is switch on cassette set to REC? If it is set to SAVE, set it to REC.
• When not connected via the DV connector, is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT set to "IEEE1394"?
If so, set to "CAMERA".
• When not connected via the DV connector, is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
Even if the image appears in the
viewfinder, the signal is not output to the
INPUT SELECT set to "IEEE1394"?
If so, set to "CAMERA".
MONITOR OUT or YC OUT connectors.
(U-ver. only)
Noise interferes with playback video.
• Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head cleaning
tape. (See page 7 and the separate sheet "Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning
Tape".)
Sound and picture are disturbed during
• Is the sync signal input to the SYNC IN connector disturbed? If so, check and
playback.
remedy the input sync signal.
• Time code data is not shown as on-screen-display during recording or playback.
Time code data is not shown as on-
screen-display.
The data is shown only on the counter display.
Time code and user's bit data are not
• Is the COUNTER switch set to "CTL"? If so, set the switch to "TC" or "UB".
shown on the counter display.
Remaining battery power display is
• The VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE may not be set correctly in
incorrect.
accordance with the type of battery in use. If the menu item setting is incorrect, set
it correctly using the VCR setup menu item BATTERY TYPE.
Battery alarm is displayed and the GY-
• Is the battery old?
DV500 enters the non-operating mode
even when a fully charged battery is used.
• The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power voltage.
Cassette cannot be ejected after the
power is turned ON.
Viewfinder image looks dark or unclear.
• Adjust the viewfinder's contrast and bright controls.
• Is the filter turret set to 5600K+ND?
• Is the iris closed?
• Is the shutter speed too fast?
• Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
Noise appears when playing back a tape
• When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording, this
phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
recorded on another unit.
The transient section between scenes
recorded on other units and those
recorded on this unit may appear
disturbed.
The front section's recording level control
• Is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE set to "DISABLE".
doesn't work.
If so, set to "ENABLE".
The front section's recording level control
• The front section's recording level control cannot be used to change the recording
doesn't change the recording level of the
level of the sound input to CH2. Use the side section's CH2 recording level control
sound input to CH2.
for this purpose.
Recording operation stopped.
• Is the SERVO indicator or "SYNC INH" displayed on the counter display?
If so, check the input sync signal.
For servicing
→
See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning".
14. OTHERS
Remedy
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14. OTHERS
14-2 Hour Meter Display
The unit can display the accumulated running time of the head drum as hour meter data on the counter display. The hour meter can
be displayed by selecting HM (HOUR METER) on the VCR Setup Menu. Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance.
See page 7.
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
RESET
ON
OFF
MONITOR
COUNTER
FILTER
SELECT
CTL
1 3200k
ALARM
TC
2 5600k
UB
3 5600k+ND
CH-1
SHUTTER
STATUS
MONITOR
MENU
CH-1
AUDIO
CH-2
LEVEL
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
LOLUX
BACK L
STRETCH
NORMAL
NORMAL
SPOT L
COMPRESS
NG
POWER
ON
OFF
3.
GROUP button
1.
POWER switch
Counter display
Accumulated drum running time: 200 hrs.
Viewfinder
( HOUR METER )
DH : DRUM HOUR METER
0 0 0 2 0 0H
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Note:
The hour meter is not shown correctly when no
videocassette is inserted.
AUDIO
CH-2
TC GENERATOR
LEVEL
CH-1
CH-2
AUTO
PRESET
FREE
REGEN
REC
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
2. 5.
AUDIO INPUT
CH-1
CH-2
CONTINUE
MENU
FRONT
REAR
MENU button
LITHIUM BATT.
GROUP
ITEM
SELECT
DATA SET
HOLD
SHIFT
ADVANCE
PRESET
5.
DATA SET button
4.
SELECT button
1.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.
Press the MENU button to display the VCR Setup Menu.
"MENU" lights in the display, and the VCR Setup Menu's
group menu appears in the viewfinder and on the counter
display.
3.
Press the GROUP button and choose "HM: HOUR METER".
• "HM HOUR METER" is shown blinking in the viewfinder.
The counter display shows "Hour".
4.
Press the SELECT button.
The accumulated running time of the head drum is indicated
in the viewfinder and on the counter display.
5.
To return to the normal mode, press the DATA SET button.
• Pressing the MENU button returns you to the group menu.
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