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    U E DV CAMCORDER DV CAMKORDER CAMESCOPE DV GY-DV300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS 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
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    this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition. 2 TENTATIVE E Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-DV300 Camcorder. These instructions are for the GY-DV300E. The instructions are given in three languages
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    to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. INFORMATION FOR 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
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    Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV300. These instructions are for the GY-DV300. This camcorder is a MiniDV video 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
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    45 SETTINGS BEFORE SHOOTING Shooting Mode (AUTO/MANUAL) Selection ... 47 Audio Input Signal Selection 49 99 VTR Menu Screen 99 TROUBLESHOOTING Alarm Indications and Actions 100 small white spots may be generated. When storing the GY-DV300 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be
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    The GY-DV300 incorporates precision troubles that may be caused by the sudden occurrence of failure. As the replacement, adjustment and servicing JVC-authorized service head cleaning tapes. For instructions on how to use (including heads) Head cleaner Tape guides & rollers Rotary encoder Belts &
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    Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head cleaning. Operating instructions of this document. Note 5) Perform head cleaning before using the GY-DV300 in the LP mode. Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC back on digital video units that do not support the LP mode. ● Videocassettes cannot be
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    ON OFF IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO q wer yt PROFESSINAL OPEN DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 !1 i o 1 FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. Set the FOCUS switch 5 to "MANUAL" before turning this ring to adjust the focus manually. If the FOCUS switch is set to "AUTO", this ring will not work. When
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    computer display screens. ● When the button is pressed in MANUAL mode, the current shutter speed setting is shown on the LCD screen or the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. In this condition, it possible to set the shutter speed of the GY-DV300. The shutter speed is set by rotating the SELECT
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    balance setting mode is displayed for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen or the viewfinder screen after which white balance adjustment of the GY-DV300 becomes possible. The white balance adjustment setting mode is selected by rotating the SELECT dial L. When rotation of the dial stops, the selected
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    correctly, and then close the cassette cover. • 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. [ Microphone holder attachment base Use for attaching an
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    [2/2] menu screen. d [START/STOP] REC START/STOP button Button for start and stop of recording from the handle top section. When the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode, pressing this button starts the recording. Pressing the button during a recording engages the recording-standby mode. TENTATIVE 20
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    CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on LCD Screen and Viewfinder Screen In addition to the E-E picture and the playback picture, the following indications are displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. Ⅲ Status screens (screens for use in checking the current camera
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    setting is 0 dB or ALC. It is not shown when the shooting mode is AUTO, or the AE item is set to ON. 0 Manual white balance Displayed when manual white balance adjustment is enabled (when mode indication the WHITE BALANCE item is set to PUSH AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen). Indicates
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    CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Indications on LCD Screen and Viewfinder Screen (Cont'd) 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
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    Indications on LCD Screen and INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Screen (Cont'd) VOL. Ⅵ 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. P L AY DV y ui o !0 (U MODEL) No. Item 6 VTR
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    are shown blinking. • When remaining battery power or remaining tape is low. • Improper operation attempted. • Abnormality generated in the GY-DV300. TENTATIVE Ⅵ MENU Setting Screen MENU MO D E MANU AL E A R PHON E LEV EL 1 0 S YS T EM S E T . . D I S PLAY SE T . . CAME RA S E T [ C AM
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    LENS DV CAMCORDER CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER ON OFF IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO PROFESSINAL DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 NETWORK PACK PC KA-DV300 AC AC ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER AA-P30 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK BN-V428 ACCESSORY KIT OPEN OPEN PREPARATIONS Basic System MICROPHONE MV
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    by sliding it in the opposite direction of the mounting direction. * For details, see the instruction manual for the AA-P30. Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-DV300 Ⅵ If the DC cable is connected to the GY-DC300, unplug the cable. 1. Hold the battery pack with the connector side facing the
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    in a car, etc.), as this could cause battery leakage or shorten the service life. ● When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the operating screw on the MIC 2 IN microphone holder to secure the holder to the GY-DV300. EARPHONE DV Y/C OUT LINE CH-2 OUT CH-1 VIDEO OUT 2. Turn the
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    on the LCD screen or viewfinder screen. Turning the Power OFF 1. Place the GY-DV300 in the recording-standby or STOP mode. 2. Slide the POWER switch to "OFF disconnected while the GYDV300's POWER switch is set to "ON", the manual mode operation setting values (IRIS, zoom, gain, shutter speed, white
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    PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION LCD Screen Adjustment The LCD screen's direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Ⅵ Viewing the LCD Screen Slide the LCD lock release lever toward the rear side to open the LCD door. PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Adjusting the Viewfinder Ⅵ Adjusting the
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    Setting, Displaying and PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Recording the Date and Time 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 off. ● Whether to
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    case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the date and time and time code data again. However, it is possible to use the GY-DV300 even if the built-in battery is discharged but the date and time and time code data cannot be recorded. Ⅵ How to charge AC outlet
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    Setting, Displaying and PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Recording the Time Code 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,
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    Mode OPERATION Menu Screen For setting iris, shutter speed, gain, white balance, audio recording level, and camerashake compensation. AUTO shooting The GY-DV300 is adjusted automatically. MANUAL shooting Make settings as desired on the OPERATION menu screen. Adjustments can be made using the
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    2 input connector The built-in microphone and a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector cannot be used at the same time. When using the GY-DV300 with the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector, select which one to use by setting the MIC1 INPUT SEL item
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    FILTER ON OFF IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO PROFESSINAL DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 FOCUS ring OPEN FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO FOCUS switch The FOCUS on the subject. MANU The focus is manually adjusted by turning the FOCUS ring on the lens section. For manual focusing,  see page 63. Depending
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    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. Zoom operation SYSTEM menu screen settings must be made regardless of whether the AUTO or MANUAL shooting mode is used.) MODE switch MODE MENU button CAM-B CAM-A
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    recording mode. LP : 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. LONG PAUSE
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    Cassette cover 5. REC START/STOP button ● Setting the recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL) The recording mode is set by means of the MODE item on the TOP to the unit. 2. 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
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    or 3 minutes by the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the SYSTEM [1/2] screen menu. When the recording-standby mode has continued for about 30 minutes, the GY-DV300 automatically stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode) ● In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode
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    Exposure) Function In addition to the automatic shooting mode, the GY-DV300 also offers the use of the AE (Automatic Exposure) set. White balance and audio recording level adjustment can be selected as AUTO or MANUAL. Ⅲ Engage the recording-standby mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the
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    PUSH AUTO FOCUS button. The auto focus function operates while the button remains pressed. 2. When the button is released, the mode returns to the manual focus mode. About Auto Focus The auto focus function automatically moves the lens back and forth to adjust the focus. The auto focus function has
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    mode when using the ND-filter and shooting. ( See page 66.) 65 TENTATIVE Obtaining Natural Tint MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS (White Balance) 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
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    dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen to MANUAL. ● The unit enters the manual shooting mode. 3. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor press the SELECT dial. 5. Using the SELECT dial, set the IRIS item to MANUAL, and then press the SELECT dial. 6. To return to the normal screen, use
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    It is possible to momentarily use the auto focus function while in the manual iris mode. 1. Press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button. The auto iris SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen to MANUAL. ● The unit enters the manual shooting mode. 3. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f)
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    the LCD screen, adjust the shutter speed until a stable image is obtained. 71 TENTATIVE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Gain Adjustment Using the ALC (Auto Level Control) function, the GY-DV300 automatically adjusts the gain (sensitivity) in accordance with the brightness of the subject. However
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    on the TOP MENU screen. In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode. MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Gain Adjustment (cont'd) 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
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    normal screen, zebra patterns will appear in the appropriate areas. 4. Manually adjust iris, gain and shutter speed until the zebra patterns disappear. Memo dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen to MANUAL. ● The unit enters the manual shooting mode. 3. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the
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    . OPER AT I ON [ CAM- A ] . . C LOC K / TC . . MENU A L L R ESE T CANCE L EX I T MANUAL CAMERA menu screen OPERA T I ON [ A ] AE OFF IRI S AU TO SHU T T E R STEP WH I T E BA LA NC E item on the TOP MENU screen to MANUAL. ● The unit enters the manual shooting mode. 3. Rotate the SELECT
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    Adjusting the Quality of MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Camera Image The GY-DV300 allows manual adjustment of the image quality 1. Set the POWER switch to "ON". 2. Set the MODE switch to "VTR". ● The GY-DV300 enters the VTR playback mode. 3. Insert the recorded videocassette. ● The cassette tape is loaded, and
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    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. ● The data recorded on the
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    . Recording unit: Insert the videocassette to be dubbed to. 5. Press the BAR button on the GY-DV300 to start playback. 6. Start recording on the recording unit. For details, see the instructions to the unit used for recording. 7. When dubbing is completed. Stop recording on the recording unit
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    instructions to the unit used for playback. ● The playback picture from the playback unit appears on the GY-DV300 EL ON C EN T ER MAR K OF F OUT PU T CHAR . MI X P AGE BACK Only in MANUAL mode Indicates position of MODE switch. OPERATION menu screen OPERA T I ON [ A ] AE OFF IRI S AU TO
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    in accordance with the mode of usage of the GY-DV300. In the shooting mode, settings can be made . In the shooting mode, the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen is used to decide whether the AUTO mode or MANUAL mode should be used. TOP menu screen MENU MO D E MANU AL E A R PHON E LEV EL 1 0
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    MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens 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 ● AUTO MANUAL MIN 1 ● 10 Contents Selects the shooting mode. AUTO : Auto shooting mode. MANUAL: Manual shooting mode.
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    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. Selects the recording speed mode. SP : Standard Play recording speed mode. LP : Long
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    DV signals. OFF : The TALLY lamp does not light. ON : The TALLY lamp lights. Used when the optional network pack KA-DV300 is mounted. Selects when the GY-DV300 should be controlled by external signals. OFF : Not controlled. ON : Controlled Selects whether the composite video or Y/C separate signal
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    DISPLAY Menu Screen (cont'd) Ⅲ DISPLAY [2/2] Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents TAPE REMAIN ● ON OFF TIME CODE ● ON OFF Selects whether the remaining tape time indication should be shown on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. ON : Displayed OFF : Not displayed Selects whether the time
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    the SELECT dial is pressed. MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens (cont'd) 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
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    . Indicates the accumulated hours of drum running time. The cursor (f) cannot be aligned with this item. 99 TENTATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Alarm Indications and Actions The GY-DV300 displays messages in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and tape and warnings in the case
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    JVC-authorized service 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. 101 TENTATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING In Case of Difficulty Symptoms Troubles manual adjustments
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    Symptoms Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions Mosaic-type noise appears during • This of DV signal is not possible if the switch is set to "CAM-A" or "CAM-B". (U MODEL) • The GY-DV300 is not capable of recording DV signals. (U MODEL) Cassette cannot be ejected after • The capacity of the power
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    UOTHERS Specifications Ⅵ CAMERA SECTION Image pickup devices : 1/3-inch interline CCD × 3 Color separation optical system : F1.6 3-color separation prism Number of effective pixels : 380,000 pixels ((H) 768 × (V) 492) Color system : NTSC (wide-band R-Y, B- Y encoder) Color bars : SMPTE
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    temperatures : -20 °C to 60 °C Ⅵ ACCESSORIES Instruction Manual : x 1 Battery Pack : BN-V428 AC power adapter (battery pack charger) : AA-P30 Ⅵ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Microphone : MV-P615U Microphone holder : KA-A33 Network pack : KA-DV300
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    ) 130 VOLUME T EJECT START/ STOP W T 302 357 CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER ON OFF IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 89 OPEN 159 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® is a registered trademark in
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TENTATIVE
GY-DV300
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DV CAMCORDER
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DV CAMCORDER
DV CAMKORDER
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