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unrecorded before starting recording. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE INSTRUCTIONS TIME CODE OPERATION S.S.F. (Super - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 2
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 3
for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500. This unit is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Videocassettes which are not marked with the MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit. The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-DV500) are recorded or - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 4
NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape OTHERS 14. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting 86 • Alarm Indications 86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 5
" on this service manual. 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 - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 6
of 70% to 80%. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris. * The zebra patterns are only displayed on the turn the ring anticlockwise to release lens. To mount lens make sure the lens guide pin fits well, and then turn the ring clockwise until firm. See "Attaching - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 7
/STBY] switch Used to select the status of the GY-DV500 when the power is turned ON and a videocassette is loaded. STBY: The GY-DV500 is in the standby mode. When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode. SAVE: The GY-DV500 is in the save mode. • The status of - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 8
servicing When replacing the Lithium Battery POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET of time code or user's bit, press GYDV500 is delivered without the battery installed. The provided lithium battery is for test use. It is recommended to install a new lithium battery. A new lithium battery can power - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 9
pack in use. See "Remaining Battery Power Display" on page 22. $ Counter display • Usually, this section shows the data of the CTL counter, time code or user's bit. The display mode can be selected with the 4 COUNTER switch. • Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV500 is in the VCR setup - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 10
service ← manual. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section q w e r PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST ". For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Note: • When a switch is moved while the power is off, the cassette - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 11
in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here. See "Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack" on page 36. For servicing See the service manual page 1-1 "RESETTING THE POWER CIRCUIT PROTECTION - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 12
can be displayed. • User's bit : Hexadecimal number TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS" on page 90. See "ALARM INDICATIONS" on page 86. Remaining Battery Power Display The 7-dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery power. The lighted segment bars decrease as the remaining battery power - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 13
S: Servo zoom mode. Allows operation by the zoom servo control lever 6. M: Manual zoom mode. Allows zoom control by the zoom lever/ring 2. # BACK FOCUS This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera. 6 2 Mounting guide To attach on the camera. 3 Connector Connect to the camera. 4 - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 14
battery lamp This lights red when the battery voltage becomes too low for operating the camera. ● REC/ALARM lamp This lights or blinks green under the following circumstances. Steady green : During recording. Blinks green : • While the GY-DV500 BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 15
[DEW] VTR WARNING [HARD] VTR WARNING [STOP] VTR WARNING [REW] TAPE NEAR END TAPE END REC INHIBIT NO TAPE Contents The battery capacity is nearly exhausted. The cassette cover is not closed. Head clogging Servo error Condensation Hardware error Operation stopped Rewinding abnormality Remaining tape - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 16
NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB GY-DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE TRIPOD BASE KA-510 FOCUS MANUAL UNIT HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) ZOOM SERVO UNIT HZ-ZS13B TRIPOD TP-P300 DOLLY TP-P205 CARRYING CASE BATTERY HOLDER - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 17
to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. 1. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. 2.Attach the microphone to the attachment guide on the viewfinder as illustrated. 3. Confirm that there is no gap between the microphone and the viewfinder, and then tighten the stopper - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 18
For servicing → See the service manual page 1-16 "1.11.7 POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 19
the POWER switch of the GY-DV500 to ON. Power is supplied to the VCR section and the camera. * For details, read the instruction manual of the AA-P250. 4-2 Battery Pack Operation The GY-DV500 can be operated with the following battery packs. Flat shape type battery pack Anton-Bauer battery pack - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 20
4. POWER SUPPLY 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 - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 21
WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH POWER ON OFF 2. 1. VTR switch POWER switch 1. Turn the POWER switch to ON. The power is then supplied to the unit. • Video image is output to the viewfinder. • The display of the VCR section is turned on. 2. Select the GY-DV500 - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 22
Powered by the backup lithium battery, the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. Check that the lithium battery has been inserted. M ONITOR OPERATE/WARNING RESET TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL PRESET REGEN AUDIO set the time code or user's bit, set the VCR - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 23
visible. 1. Connect a colour video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the GY-DV500. 2. Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS to output the colour bar signal star chart. 1. Set the IRIS mode switch to M (Manual). 2. Set the zoom mode to MANU (Manual). 3. Open the iris ring. If the illumination is too - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 24
recording level adjustment selection Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for each audio channel. See page 48. VCR Setup Menu setting ● REMOTE SELECT Confirm that "LOCAL" is selected if you want to operate on the GY-DV500 only. ● BACK TALLY MODE Select the lightning - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 25
A B ON KNEE OFF AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR CH-1 AUDIO LINE/MIC switch - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 26
is reached or when the battery is running down. The alarm WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. Power is supplied to the unit the GY-DV500 will remain inoperative. • At the loading time and power switch set - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 27
: Press the VTR trigger button on the GY-DV500 or lens. 11.Ending recording: Enter record POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the battery pack. ● Before recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting to ensure that normal recording is possible. ● The power - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 28
For servicing → See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". 7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode (Recording Check Function) 1. RET button * This function does not work when the GY-DV500 is in the save mode or stop mode. * During recording check, the - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 29
BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER 9. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV500 records SMPTE-standard time codes for U-ver. or EBU-standard time codes for E-ver. and user's bits. In the play - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 30
user's bit data. Specification of F results in a special setting and reading of user's bit data during playback may become impossible. If all user's bit digits are set to F, the data cannot be read. 9-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-DV500 MANUAL PRESET - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 31
GY-DV500 incorporates a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user's SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON of recorded time codes is played back on DV video equipment for normal consumer use, the - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 32
NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR unit. 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data LOG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB 2.RESET button Operation 1. Press the STOP button to enter the stop mode. 2. Press the RESET - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 33
NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 LITHIUM BATT. CH-1 CH-2 TC GENERATOR AUTO MANUAL DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 34
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 DV connector Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 SYNC IN TEST 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 even after the power is switched OFF battery - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 35
BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT Factory Setting Selection of the method for remote control of the VCR. LOCAL : Choose this setting when the VCR should be controlled using the operation buttons on the GY-DV500 DV connector equipped video component connected to the DV - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 36
Factory battery power and generation of battery alarm will not work correctly. • This setting is valid when battery pack is used. It is invalid when a DC power supply - - SCENE F I LE A STORE F I L E :A S TORE RESET F I LE : OFF RESET PAGE BACK STORE OK ? - - - SETUP - - - H PHASE SC - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 37
SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B AUTO OKFNFEE BARS CAM ON HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB STATUS button 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. SHUTTER dial SHUTTER MENU CURSOR - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 38
12-5 OPERATION Screen 12. SETUP MENU Item SHUTTER Function, Operation Variation Range Initial Setting 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 - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 39
- - pressed with the cursor at this position. For servicing → See the service manual page 1-17 "1.12 CHANGING THE COLOR MATRIX SETTING". 75 BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 40
SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B ON KNEE OFF AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB 2. 3. 4. 5. SHUTTER dial 1. STATUS button SHUTTER MENU Cursor - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 41
BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER See "SWITCH FUNCTIONS" on page 83. ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OFF ZEBRA SKIN ON AREA AUTO WHITE ACCU FOCUS VTR AUDIO LEVEL - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 42
CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF SHUTTER dial OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF manual adjustment. This switch allows the gain to be boosted when the illumination of the subject is insufficient. Switch Position L M H Factory - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 43
to the AUTO mode. To select the AUTO mode, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch of the VCR section to AUTO. Automatic Setting Contents • If you AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 44
servicing See the service manual page 2-7 "2.4.3 Cleaning". ← 14-1 Troubleshooting Warnings concerning problems WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT Remainingbattery time display power display Alarm professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 45
battery power E BATT (Except for play /search mode) TAPE END LOW BATTERY E BATT LOW BATTERY BATT lamp Viewfinder VTR WARNING (SERVO) On Screen Display REC BATT ALARM REC lamp 87 14. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting Lights in the case of drum servo trouble during recording. • VTR WARNING (DEW - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 46
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. The GY-DV500 is a microcomputer-controlled piece of equipment - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 47
14. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting (Cont'd) TROUBLES WITHOUT ERROR CODE OUTPUTS Symptoms Remedy Power cannot be switched ON. Operation buttons on the GY-DV500 don't work. • Is power supply connected properly? • Is battery pack recharged? • When the lithium battery is depleted, it may not be - JVC GY-DV500E | Instruction Manual - Page 48
encoder) PAL (R-Y, B-Y Mini DV battery : x 1 (CR2032) Head cleaning tape :x1 Instruction Manual :x1 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape : x 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 14. OTHERS 14-3 Specifications (Cont'd) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Viewfinder Power
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GY-DV500
SC96874 : U-ver.
SC96875 : E-ver.
DV CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
*
The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.
This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.
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.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
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
OTHERS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
Precautions
For
Use
of
the
DV
Connector
Be sure to follow the procedure outlined below when connecting.
1.
Turn ON the GY-DV500 and the equipment to be connected.
2.
Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT.
3.
Insert the videocassette.
4.
Connect the DV cable.
(If the procedure is performed in incorrect order, noise may appear in the recording and playback picture and the
sound may fall out. If this occurs, disconnect the DV cable and then connect it again following steps
1
to
4
of the
above
procedure.)
When recording the GY-DV500 playback picture using another component with DV
connector, such as a non-linear editing controller, be sure to set the VCR Setup
Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT to
IEEE1394
.
(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to CAMERA, be sure to perform steps
1
to
4
of the above procedure.)
When making a backup recording on another component via the DV connector while
recording with the GY-DV500, be sure to set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT to
CAMERA
.
(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to IEEE1394, be sure to perform steps
1
to
4
of the above procedure.)
SC96935-001
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape
Adhere to the following precautions when using the head cleaning tape.
1.
The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode. (The tape stops automatically and
then the unit enters the SAVE MODE. However, the display back light is not turned off.)
Press the PLAY button after the cleaning tape is fully loaded.
2.
Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for each cleaning.
3.
The cleaning tape can be used four times.
One time: One tape transport from the start of the rewound tape to the end of the tape.
■
Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head cleaning.
Operating
Low temperature
Room temperature
High temperature
environment
0˚C to 10˚C
10˚C to 35˚C
35˚C to 40˚C
Yardstick for use
1 to 2 times
1 to 2 times
1 to 2 times
of cleaning tape
every 5 hours
every 20 to 30 hours
every 5 hours
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment (10% RH to 30% RH), head cleaning should be
conducted at intervals half of those given in the above chart.
Note 2) When an ME80 tape is used immediately after head cleaning, the VTR warning (head)
indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape run as the indicator will turn off after the
tape has run for a while.
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature (10˚C to 35˚C).
SC96934-001
This instructions attached to service
manual is different from that which is
provided the GY-DV500.
Precautions when writing S.S.F. data
When S.S.F. data stored in the memory of the GY-DV500 is written to the beginning of the
rewound tape, approximately 5 seconds of recorded video and/or sound will be erased at
the beginning.
In the case of important recordings, leave 5 seconds or more of the tape unrecorded
before starting recording.