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JVC GY-DV500U Instructions Manual

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DV CAMCORDER
GY-DV500
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The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder 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-DV500
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
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This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
TIME CODE
OPERATION
S.S.F. (Super Scene
Finder)
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
SETUP MENU
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
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  • Page 1 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    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: 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.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES ... 4 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Main Unit Configuration ... 6 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use ... 7 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ... 8 1-4 Videocassette to be Used ... 8 1-5 Battery Pack to be Used ... 9 1-6 Condensation ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone Head cleaning tape Tripod base CAUTION : The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of the unit.

  • Page 7: Precautions For Proper Use

    If you want to turn OFF the setup level, please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. The setup level is never attached to the video signal recorded on the tape.

  • Page 8: Routine And Periodical Maintenance

    (inspection) to prevent troubles that may be caused by the sudden occurrence of failure. As the replacement, adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced skill and equipment, please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Head Cleaning To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically.

  • Page 9: Battery Pack To Be Used

    1-5 Battery Pack to be Used The GY-DV500 can use any of the following battery packs. Flat shape type Anton-Bauer battery pack: Trimpack 13/14 Series Magnum 13/14 Series Compack 13/14 Series Propack 13/14 Series To display the remaining battery power accurately, set the VCR Setup Menu item No.

  • Page 10: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO TAKE LEVEL CH-1 Viewfinder mount base, sliding securing ring Mount the viewfinder on the base and secure it using the sliding securing ring. See "Attaching the Viewfinder" on page 31. [VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pin) Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.
  • Page 11 2-1 Front Section (Cont’d) ACCU-FOCUS: • When this switch is set to "ACCU FOCUS" in the lower position, the lens iris will be forced to open for approximately ten seconds. • The depth of field can be reduced and the lens focusing can be adjusted more accurately.

  • Page 12: Right Side Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] [ALARM] Volume control Turn to adjust the volume of the alarm tone that is output from the monitoring loudspeaker or earphone in case of a warning or other abnormal condition occurring with the GY- DV500.
  • Page 13 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] [AUTO IRIS] Auto iris level switch This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the condition in which the camera is used. BACK. L : Under back light (Opens the iris about 1 step from the standard level.) NORMAL: Normal condition SPOT.
  • Page 14 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [Audio Setting Section] FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Monitoring loudspeaker •...
  • Page 15 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [VCR Setup Block] OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER [MENU] button...
  • Page 16 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [VCR Display Section] RESET MONITOR SELECT FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU CH-1 AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER...
  • Page 17 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) Tape transport direction indicators One of the indicators lights according to the REV FWD tape transport direction. is displayed in the record-pause mode and in the still picture mode. Remaining Battery Power Display The 7-dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery power.

  • Page 18: Left Side Section

    VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT must be set to "RS232C". For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Note: • When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector, the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 19: Top Section

    2-4 Top Section [EJECT] switch Slide to the side when inser ting or ejecting the videocassette. Sliding this switch opens the cassette cover. If the switch is moved while the power is off, the cassette cover opens but it is not possible to insert or eject the cassette.

  • Page 20: Rear Section

    CH-1 audio channel. To record the audio of this connector, set the CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch 7 on page 14 to "REAR". (AUDIO IN connector) Signal — — DC +12V (power through) DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 SYNC IN TEST OUTPUT CH-1 CH-2 REMOTE BREAKER...
  • Page 21 Then press BRAKER 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.

  • Page 22: Counter Display Contents

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Counter Display Contents OPERATE/WARNING CH 1 OVER AUTO OFF DEW RESET 40 30 0 dB SERVO CH 2 OVER HOLD MONITOR AUD LOCK SELECT MENU BATT REMAIN REV FWD Counter display Tape counter display “CTL”...

  • Page 23: Lens (Optional)

    2-7 Lens (optional) [S14 x 7.3B12] u i o FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. ZOOM lever/ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob @ to position "M". IRIS ring Manual iris ring.

  • Page 24: Inch Viewfinder (Optional)

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional) [VF-P115B] Stopper screw This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera. Mounting guide To attach on the camera. Connector Connect to the camera. [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image. [BRIGHT] brightness adjustment To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

  • Page 25: Indications In Viewfinder

    2-9 Indications in Viewfinder WARNING LED INDICATORS INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER BATT ALARM BATT REC/ALARM Lamp Lamp VIEWFINDER SCREEN DISPLAY The following indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen. (However, this information is not displayed while the VCR section is playing back a tape.) Status screens (screens for use in checking the current camera settings) Alarm message display Safety zone display...
  • Page 26 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-9 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) ACCU - FOCUS Status 0 Status 0 Display Position Display ACCU-FOCUS SKIN AREA Event display 7 Event display Event is displayed in the viewfinder for only about 2 seconds when any of the following switches is operated. Switch ZEBRA ZEBRA...
  • Page 27 2-9 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) Status 1 In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen, this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining tape, voltage and lens F-number. Display position Display (Example) CH1- - - - + - - CH2- - - - + - - STBY SAVE...
  • Page 28 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-9 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) Alarm Message Display ACCU - FOCUS Alarm message display CH1 - - - - + - - F 5 . 6 CH2 - - - - + - - STBY <...
  • Page 29 2-9 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) Safety Zone Three types of safety zone items can be displayed in the viewfinder. Select the required one with the SAFETY ZONE item on the VF DISPLAY menu screen. Setting the Screen Display Screen used for making various settings of the camera and VCR. - - - CAMERA MENU - SCENE F I L E VF D I SP L AY MENU...

  • Page 30: Basic System Connections And Adjustments

    TP-P205 * HZ-FM13 cannot be used with S14X7.3B12/U. Please use the Focus Manual Unit (FMM-8, CHF-3, CFC-12-990) manufactured by Fujinon. VIEWFINDER VF-P400 EARPHONE VF HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER BH-P27 DVC CAMCORDER OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT RESET MONITOR FILTER SELECT COUNTER 1 3200k ALARM...

  • Page 31: Attaching The Zoom Lens (Optional)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional) Hole Mount ring When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Then grasp this portion and pull straight out. 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder Sliding securing ring Stopper screw Viewfinder...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Microphone (Provided)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided) Provided Microphone 1.3. 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (optional) 2. 4. KA-A50 Microphone holder Microphone cable MIC IN connector Connecting the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Tripod Base (Provided)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-6 Attaching the Tripod Base (provided) Tripod mounting holes Front mount clip Safety lever Front base mount Front mount clip RESET MONITOR SELECT FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU CH-1 AUTO IRIS...

  • Page 34: Inserting And Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for backup of the time code data and time date data. Install the provided lithium battery before actually using the unit. Lithium battery: CR2032 OPERATE/WARNING CH 1...

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    4. POWER SUPPLY The GY-DV500 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. DC cable AC power adapter...

  • Page 36: Attaching A Flat Shape Type Battery Pack

    4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Lock release lever Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release lever. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes facing the unit.

  • Page 37: Using An Anton-Bauer Battery Pack

    4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack To use an Anton-Bauer battery pack (Propack 13/14, Trimpack 13/14, Magnum 13/14, Compack 13/14 Series), it is necessary to detach the battery case from the GY-DV500 and replace it with the Anton-Bauer battery holder. Use the following battery holder. •...

  • Page 38: Remaining Battery Power Display/Precautions For The Battery Pack

    4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY WARNING indicator OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT RESET MONITOR FILTER SELECT COUNTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH...

  • Page 39: Preparations

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 Turning the Power ON FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Turn the POWER switch to ON. The power is then supplied to the unit. •...

  • Page 40: Cassette Loading And Unloading

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading EJECT EJECT switch STOP POWER VTR switch POWER switch • A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV500 is in POWER OFF mode. • Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. • The videocassette should be held vertical and inserted straight into the slot. Loading the Cassette Set the POWER switch to ON.

  • Page 41: Setting The Date And Time

    5-3 Setting the Date and Time The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. During shooting, the date and time data are recorded in the sub-time code area on the tape. During playback, the data are shown on the counter display. Powered by the backup lithium battery, the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off.

  • Page 42: Setting And Adjustments Before Shooting

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS ZEBRA...

  • Page 43: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Display the camera built-in color bar signal on the video monitor and adjust the colors, contrast and brightness. Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the GY-DV500. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS to output the color bar signal (SMTPE type color bars).

  • Page 44: Back Focus Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-4 Back Focus Adjustment 4. 6. Siemens star chart It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

  • Page 45: White Balance Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-5 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, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW) Full Time Auto White balance may not be...

  • Page 46: Switch Settings Of The Vcr Section

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 Switch Settings of the VCR Section FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Audio input signal selection Use the AUDIO INPUT switch to select whether the sound recorded on audio channel 1 or 2 is the sound from the...

  • Page 47: Audio Input Signal Selection

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-7 Audio Input Signal Selection ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO TAKE LEVEL CH-1 Microphone input connector The GY-DV500 is provided with the microphone connector on the front section and the two AUDIO INPUT connectors at the rear section for audio input.

  • Page 48: Recording Level Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-8 Recording Level Adjustment ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO TAKE LEVEL CH-1 CH-1 recording level control CH-1 recording level control For each audio channel, use the AUDIO SELECT switches to select whether the recording level adjustment should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.

  • Page 49: Monitoring Audio During Recording

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording ALARM 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.

  • Page 50: Shooting Operation

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation CH 1 40 30 0 dB CH 2 AUD LOCK MENU Eject switch EJECT FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL...
  • Page 51 7-1 Basic Recording Operation (Cont'd) 8. 9. 10. TALLY lamp ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO TAKE LEVEL CH-1 8. 9. 10. VTR trigger button POWER BATT ALARM Note: The unit enters stop mode at tape-end automatically, and if kept longer than 3 or 30 minutes in this mode, SAVE mode is maintained.

  • Page 52: Vcr Save Mode

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-2 VCR Save Mode FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER switch Viewfinder VCR operation status display CH1 - - - - + - - STBY F 5 .

  • Page 53: Checking Recorded Contents In Record-Pause Mode (Recording Check Function)

    7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode * This function does not work when the GY-DV500 is in the save mode or stop mode. * During recording check, the following indications will appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging, etc.

  • Page 54: Playback Mode

    8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback Procedure FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER POWER switch Operation Set the POWER switch to ON. Load the recorded videocassette correctly.

  • Page 55: Fast-Forward, Rewind

    8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Press the FF button in stop mode to fast forward the tape. Press the REW button in stop mode to rewind the tape.

  • Page 56: Time Code Operation

    9. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes and user's bits. In the play or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user's bits are shown on the counter display. • Time code data cannot be output through the unit's connectors. 9-1 Displaying Time Code OPERATE/WARNING CH 1...

  • Page 57: Time Code Presetting Procedure

    TIME CODE PRESETTING PROCEDURE HOLD button CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 TC GENERATOR LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PRESET FREE AUTO REGEN MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE FRONT REAR LITHIUM BATT. GROUP ITEM SELECT HOLD SHIFT ADVANCE ADVANCE button HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD PRESETTING USER'S BIT DATA...

  • Page 58: Recording Time Codes In Continuation Of Time Codes Recorded On Tape

    9. TIME CODE OPERATION 9-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-DV500 also incorporates a time code reader. Therefore, when the unit enters record mode from record-pause 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 is identical to the user's bit data recorded on tape.

  • Page 59: Reproducing Time Codes

    9-4 Reproducing Time Codes The GY-DV500 incorporates a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user's bit data recorded on the tape is displayed on the counter display. FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS...

  • Page 60: Super Scene Finder) Function

    10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION 10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function During recording, the SSF function records the time code data at the point of time of a desired recorded scene in the unit's memory. Using the S.S.F. data stored in memory during after-processing of the recorded image allows efficient use of the tape. The S.S.F.

  • Page 61: How To Use The S.s.f. Function

    10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function CUE Mode Set the S.S.F. mode as CUE mode. Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 398 S.S.F. MODE to "CUE". See page 69. • The CUE mode is indicated in the lower part of the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder.

  • Page 62: Deleting S.s.f. Data

    10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION 10-3 Deleting S.S.F. Data FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER NG button 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data STOP LOG button FILTER...

  • Page 63: Writing S.s.f. Data To Tape

    S.S.F. data are recorded on the tape. The S.S.F. data stored in the unit's memory can be output by RS-232C control via the VTR REMOTE connector. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 SYNC IN TEST OUT...

  • Page 64: Using External Components

    11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector Rear section of GY-DV500 CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 TALLY EARPHONE LINE LINE +48V +48V DC INPUT DC OUTPUT DV connector When connecting the GY-DV500 to a non-linear editing controller or other component with DV connector, be sure to observe the following procedure.

  • Page 65: Connecting A Pc

    RS-232C converter cable. Or connect the GY-DV500’s DV connector and the DV connector of the non-linear editing controller using a DV cable. For compatible non-linear editing controller, consult with your JVC dealer. Settings • To remote control the PC or non-linear editing controller by means of RS-232C, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to "RS232C".

  • Page 66: Setup Menu

    12. SETUP MENU 12-1 VCR Setup Menu The setup menus for the VCR section can be set while observing the menu in the viewfinder and on the unit's counter display. The set contents are stored in the memory and retained even after the power is switched OFF. VCR SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION The VCR Setup Menu is a two-layer construction.

  • Page 67: Displaying And Setting Vcr Setup Menus

    12-1 VCR Setup Menu (Cont'd) DISPLAYING AND SETTING VCR SETUP MENUS FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Viewfinder 0 0 0 : SERVO / SYSTEM 1 0 0 : V I DEO 2 0 0 : AUD I O 3 0 0 : SYSTEM...

  • Page 68: Vcr Setup Menu Contents

    12. SETUP MENU 12-1 VCR Setup Menu (Cont'd) VCR SETUP MENU CONTENTS Item Group Upper row: Viewfinder display Lower row: Counter display indication SERVO 050: REMOTE SELECT /SYSTEM rnSL 082: BACK TALLY MODE rtMd VIDEO 126: INPUT SELECT AUDIO 244: LOW CUT LctF 245: SAMPLING RATE snPL...
  • Page 69 12-1 VCR Setup Menu (Cont'd) Item Group Upper row: Viewfinder display Lower row: Counter display indication SYSTEM 307: LONG PAUSE TIME LGPt 396: BATTERY TYPE bAtt 398: SSF MODE TIME CODE 416: NON DROP/DROP 516: DISPLAY SELECT SCREEN Setting Value Contents 3MIN To select the time (minutes) before the save mode (drum...

  • Page 70: Camera Menu Screen Flow

    12. SETUP MENU 12-2 Camera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen Flow As illustrated below, the Camera Menu is a menu screen comprising several layers. The first layer of the CAMERA MENU screen is for choosing and setting the menus required in accordance with functions or purposes. The unit also allows the contents of menu settings to be stored in three files (SCENE FILE A, B, OFF).

  • Page 71: How To Select From The Camera Menu

    12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER STATUS button 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. SHUTTER dial SHUTTER MENU...

  • Page 72: Vf Display Screen

    12. SETUP MENU 12-4 VF Display Screen Item F NO. Selects whether or not the F-number of the lens iris is displayed on the DISPLAY Status 1 screen. ON ... F-number is displayed. OFF ... F-number is not displayed. AUDIO Selects whether or not the audio indicator is displayed on the Status 1 DISPLAY screen.

  • Page 73: Operation Screen

    12-5 OPERATION Screen Item SHUTTER The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for fixed shutter speed or V.SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer monitor screens. STEP ... Enables setting of different fixed shutter speeds. [1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000] VARIABLE ...

  • Page 74: Process Screen

    12. SETUP MENU 12-6 PROCESS Screen Item MASTER Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black. BLACK • To increase the pedestal level ... Increase the number. (UP) • To decrease the pedestal level ... Decrease the number. (DOWN) DETAIL Adjusts the detail enhancement level.

  • Page 75: Advanced Process Screen

    12-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen Item COLOR Sets the color matrix MATRIX OFF ... Deactivates the color matrix function ON ... The color reproducibility is enhanced, but noise increases. CAUTION: During the LOLUX operation, COLOR MATRIX is fixed to the OFF setting and "FIX"...

  • Page 76: File Manage Screen

    12. SETUP MENU 12-9 FILE MANAGE Screen The unit has three files that can be used for storing camera menus. The FILE MANAGE screen is for performing the operations for saving the set CAMERA MENU. • When menu settings are made using SCENE FILE A or B, the contents of the settings will be invalid if the storage operations are not performed on this screen.

  • Page 77: Setup Screen

    12-10 SETUP Screen Item H PHASE For adjusting the horizontal phase of the unit in relation to the signal (external sync signal) input through the SYNC IN connector on the left side of the unit. Delaying the horizontal phase of the unit in relation to the external sync signal .

  • Page 78: Resetting Of Camera Menu Setting Values

    12. SETUP MENU 12-11 Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values Using the FILE MANAGE screen, the CAMERA MENU settings can be reset to the initial setting values. On the FILE MANAGE screen, select the file of the CAMERA MENU to be reset, and then perform the resetting operation. FILTER 1 3200k ALARM...

  • Page 79: Features Of The Camera Section

    13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) - - - OPERAT I ON - - - SCENE F I L E A SHUT TER : STEP : NONE GA I N L : 0 dB GA I N M : 9 d B GA I N H...

  • Page 80: Iris (Brightness) Adjustment

    13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS Iris ring Temporary auto iris button Iris mode switch ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT ZEBRA SKIN AREA AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 ZEBRA switch The lens iris can be adjusted using any of the following three methods.

  • Page 81: Shooting The Screen Image On A Computer Monitor

    13-3 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor Video monitor OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR FILTER SELECT 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR MENU AUDIO CH-1 LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS...

  • Page 82: Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment

    13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-4 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions. GAIN SWITCHING GAIN switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER CAUTION:...

  • Page 83: Switch Setup According To Illumination And Subject

    13-5 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 AUTO IRIS LEVEL BLACK stretch/black switch compress setting switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH...

  • Page 84: How To Use Skin Detail

    13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-6 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. OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT FILTER 1 3200k ALARM 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND...
  • Page 85 13-6 How to Use Skin Detail (Cont’d) ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO TAKE LEVEL CH-1 ZEBRA switch ACCU - FOCUS STATUS 0 13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 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”...

  • Page 86: Others

    In other cases, please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Operation : Continues. Remedy : Clean the head with the special head cleaning tape. (See page 7 and the separate sheet “Precautions for Use...

  • Page 87: Low Battery

    14-1 Troubleshooting (Cont'd) Alarm Indications (Cont'd) Depending on the alarm conditions, the warning indicators in the LCD display, the WARNING indicator, the TALLY lamp, alarm tones and the viewfinder appear as shown in the following table. Alarm Indications TALLY WARNING LCD Display Alarm Tone Indicator...

  • Page 88: Warnings In Viewfinder

    14. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting (Cont'd) WARNINGS IN VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Warning Lamps BATT ALARM Battery lamp BATTERY lamp This red lamp lights under the following circumstance. 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 89 POWER switch OFF and then switching it ON again. If the same problem occurs again after the power is turned ON, there may be something wrong with the GY-DV500. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. WARNING indicator OPERATE/WARNING RESET...

  • Page 90: Troubles With Error Code Outputs

    Operation stops. All operations situation. Please consult the person are rejected. in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC- Operation stops. All operations authorized service agent. are rejected. Operation stops. All operations are rejected.

  • Page 91: Troubles Without Error Code Outputs

    14-1 Troubleshooting (Cont'd) TROUBLES WITHOUT ERROR CODE OUTPUTS Symptoms Power cannot be switched ON. Operation buttons on the GY-DV500 don't work. Recording is not possible. Even if the image appears in the viewfinder, the signal is not output to the MONITOR OUT or YC OUT connectors.

  • Page 92: Hour Meter Display

    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.

  • Page 93: Specifications

    14-3 Specifications CAMERA SECTION Image pickup devices:1/2-inch interline CCD x 3 Color separation optical system: F1.4 3-color separation prism Number of effective pixels: 380,000 pixels ((H) 768 x (V) 494) Color system : NTSC (R-Y, B-Y encoder) Color bars : SMPTE color bar Sync system : Internal sync (built-in SSG) External sync (VBS or BB)

  • Page 94: Ch-1 Audio Ch

    14. OTHERS 14-3 Specifications (Cont'd) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Viewfinder : VF-P115B, VF-P116 Power zoom lens : S14 x 7.3B12, S16 x 6.7B12, S19 x 6.5B12 (FUJINON) YH14 x 7.3K12, YH18 x 6.7K12 (CANON) AC power adapter : AA-P250 Microphone : MV-P615 Microphone holder : KA-A50 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm)
  • Page 95 14. OTHERS...
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