JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions

GY-DV500
SC96874-003 
DV CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
* The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.
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For Customer Use :
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
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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....

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  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.
  5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  6. Do not use this appliance near water Ð for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR USA AND CANADA
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral...

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Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500.
These instructions are for GY-DV500U.
This unit is a MiniDV video system format camcorder.
Videocassettes which are not marked with the MiniDV
symbol cannot be used with this unit.
MAIN FEATURES
The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded
on other units (including another GY-DV500) are recorded
or played back on this camcorder.
cThe transient section between scenes recorded on other
units and those recorded on this unit may appear...

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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...

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1. INTRODUCTION
14. OTHERS
14-1 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 86
¥ Alarm Indications ................................................... 86
¥ Warnings in Viewfinder ........................................... 88
¥ Troubles with Error Code Outputs .......................... 90
¥ Troubles without Error Code Outputs ..................... 91
14-2 Hour Meter Display .................................................. 92
14-3 Specifications...

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1. INTRODUCTION
1-2  Precautions for Proper Use
c Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or other strong light source.
¥ Eye damage could result.
¥ If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays may collect inside the unit and cause damage or a fire.
cWhen carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in damage.
CAUTION :
cSupply voltage
Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If
the power voltage is too...

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1. INTRODUCTION
Head Cleaning
cTo maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a
head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically. (Read the
separate sheet ÒPrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeÓ.)
If head cleaning is not performed periodically, a type of mosaic
noise called block noise may appear in the picture or sound
may be interrupted.
c Use the provided head cleaning tape. Do not use head
cleaning tapes other than specified. For instructions on how
to use the head cleaning tape and...

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1. INTRODUCTION
Head drum
Video tape
Monitor screenSmear
(Vertical pale streaking 
appearing at high
luminous object)
High luminous object
(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)
Blooming
(Blurring in highlight)
The GY-DV500 can use any of the following battery packs.
cFlat shape type
cAnton-Bauer battery pack: Trimpack 13/14 Series
Magnum 13/14 Series
Compack 13/14 Series
Propack 13/14 Series * An Anton-Bauer battery pack cannot be connected directly
to the camera. It is necessary to mount the optional...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
1Viewfinder 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.
2[VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pin)
Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.
3[MIC IN] Microphone input connector (XLR 3-pin)
Balanced 3-pin connector for camera microphone.
¥  When the camera microphone to be connected is a
phantom microphone or other type of microphone, set
the CAM MIC 48V...