JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions
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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.
9[TAKE] button
The Super Scene Finder (S.S.F.) function retains the time
code data for IN point and OUT point or CUE point in the
units memory.
+ See ÒS.S.F. Function onÓ page 60.
0Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever
Hold the lens and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-10.png "Page 11
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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.
9[TAKE] button
The Super Scene Finder (S.S.F.) function retains the time
code data for IN point and OUT point or CUE point in the
units memory.
+ See ÒS.S.F. Function onÓ page 60.
0Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever
Hold the lens and...")
11 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 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. 9[TAKE] button The Super Scene Finder (S.S.F.) function retains the time code data for IN point and OUT point or CUE point in the units memory. + See ÒS.S.F. Function onÓ page 60. 0Lens mounting ring/Lens lock lever Hold the lens and...
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1[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.
Turn this control anticlockwise to reduce the volume. Setting
this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone.
2[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control
Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and
earphone. The audio is muted when this control...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-11.png "Page 12
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
1[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.
Turn this control anticlockwise to reduce the volume. Setting
this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone.
2[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control
Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and
earphone. The audio is muted when this control...")
12 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 1[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. Turn this control anticlockwise to reduce the volume. Setting this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone. 2[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. The audio is muted when this control...
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8[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. L: Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step
from the standard level.)
+ See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83.
9[GAIN] switch
Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is
insufficient...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-12.png "Page 13
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8[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. L: Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step
from the standard level.)
+ See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83.
9[GAIN] switch
Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is
insufficient...")
13 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 8[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. L: Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step from the standard level.) + See SWITCH FUNCTIONS on page 83. 9[GAIN] switch Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient...
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14 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 1Monitoring loudspeaker ¥ Enables EE monitoring of the input audio signal during recording, in the record-pause mode or in the stop mode. Outputs the playback sound in the playback mode. The sound to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch 4. ¥ The loudspeaker volume can be adjusted with the MONITOR volume control 2 on page 12. The audio from the loudspeaker is not output when an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE jack 2 on page 20. The...
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15 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS LIGHTON OFF COUNTERCTL TC UB RESETOPERATE/WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND POWERNGGAINOUTPUT WHT.BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR CH-1CH-2AUDIO LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK HMLSAVE STBY BARS CAM ON OFFAUTO KNEE PRST A B TC GENERATORFREE RECPRESET REGENCH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 CONTINUE MENU PRESET ADVANCE SHIFT HOLD AUTO MANUAL FRONT REAR DATA SETSELECT ITEM GROUP AUDIO...
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16 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS LIGHTON OFF COUNTERCTL TC UB RESETOPERATE/WARNING MONITOR SELECT STATUS SHUTTER MENU FILTER1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND POWERNGGAINOUTPUT WHT.BAL VTR ON OFF ALARM MONITOR CH-1CH-2AUDIO LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK HMLSAVE STBY BARS CAM ON OFFAUTO KNEE PRST A B E REV FWDF BATTH HMMSFREMAIN AUD LOCK 32k CH 1 CH 2 48kPB NDFAUTO OFF DEW L i RF SERVO HOLDSPMENU OVER OVER40 30 20 10 0dB3 46 7 8 90AB CDE F 5 1 2 [VCR...
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^Warning indicators
n[AUTO OFF] indicator
Lights when a non-recoverable error (e.g. tape winding
error, drum stopped, etc.) occurs with the unit. This
indicator also lights if condensation occurs.
+ See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS
on page 90.
n[DEW] indicator
Lights when condensation (dewing) occurs on the drum
or other mechanism in the unit.
The unit rejects all operations while this indicator is lit.
When the condensation has disappeared, the indicator...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-16.png "Page 17
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^Warning indicators
n[AUTO OFF] indicator
Lights when a non-recoverable error (e.g. tape winding
error, drum stopped, etc.) occurs with the unit. This
indicator also lights if condensation occurs.
+ See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS
on page 90.
n[DEW] indicator
Lights when condensation (dewing) occurs on the drum
or other mechanism in the unit.
The unit rejects all operations while this indicator is lit.
When the condensation has disappeared, the indicator...")
17 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ^Warning indicators n[AUTO OFF] indicator Lights when a non-recoverable error (e.g. tape winding error, drum stopped, etc.) occurs with the unit. This indicator also lights if condensation occurs. + See TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS on page 90. n[DEW] indicator Lights when condensation (dewing) occurs on the drum or other mechanism in the unit. The unit rejects all operations while this indicator is lit. When the condensation has disappeared, the indicator...
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18 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ¥ The camera cannot be synchronized with a VCR playback signal. ¥ When the power is switched ON while an external sync signal is input, the screen moves in a vertical direction for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. ¥ Only for the combined H (horizontal)/V (vertical) synchronizing signal. Synchronization with the SC (sub- carrier) of the input signal is not possible. Even if SC adjustment is performed, a phase shift will take place at the time of power...
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PUSH OPENLOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP
EJECT
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1[EJECT] switch
Slide to the side when inserting 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.
2Operation cover
Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.
Otherwise, keep this cover closed.
3[PLAY] button
Press to start playback. In play mode, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-18.png "Page 19
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
PUSH OPENLOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP
EJECT
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1[EJECT] switch
Slide to the side when inserting 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.
2Operation cover
Open this cover when operating in the playback mode.
Otherwise, keep this cover closed.
3[PLAY] button
Press to start playback. In play mode, the...")
19 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS PUSH OPENLOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP EJECT wertyui qw 1[EJECT] switch Slide to the side when inserting 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. 2Operation cover Open this cover when operating in the playback mode. Otherwise, keep this cover closed. 3[PLAY] button Press to start playback. In play mode, the...
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32
No. Signal
GND
—
—
+12V
1
2
3
4
(Surface profile)
14
23
No. Signal
GND
—
—
DC +12V (power through)
1
2
3
4
1[DV] connector
Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with
DV connector can be connected here.
This connector is used for input and output of the DV signal
or to input the VCR control signal from the digital video
component with DV connector.
¥ To record the DV signal from this connector, set the VCR
Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/40/60319/w300_JVC_GY-DV500_d-19.png "Page 20
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32
No. Signal
GND
—
—
+12V
1
2
3
4
(Surface profile)
14
23
No. Signal
GND
—
—
DC +12V (power through)
1
2
3
4
1[DV] connector
Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with
DV connector can be connected here.
This connector is used for input and output of the DV signal
or to input the VCR control signal from the digital video
component with DV connector.
¥ To record the DV signal from this connector, set the VCR
Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT...")
20 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 14 32 No. Signal GND — — +12V 1 2 3 4 (Surface profile) 14 23 No. Signal GND — — DC +12V (power through) 1 2 3 4 1[DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with DV connector can be connected here. This connector is used for input and output of the DV signal or to input the VCR control signal from the digital video component with DV connector. ¥ To record the DV signal from this connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT...