JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
n Outline
The following operation allows the alignment of the shutter
speed of the camera with the variable scanning rate of a
computer monitor or display.
When a computer monitor screen or display is shot with the
camera, a bright horizontal line indicating excessive exposure
is displayed in cases when the scanning rate of the monitor
is faster than the shutter speed of the camera. A dark
horizontal line indicating insufficient exposure is displayed in
cases when...

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
This switch allows the gain to be boosted when the illumination
of the subject is insufficient. The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions.
GAIN SWITCHING
When the GAIN switch is switched, the newly set gain is
displayed for about 2 seconds on the Status 0 or Status 1 screen
in the viewfinder.
Set it to L (0 dB) in normal use.
nThe gain set for each of the switch positions can be changed
with GAIN on the OPERATION...

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
Various switch settings are performed to accommodate the conditions of the illumination and the subject when shooting.
SWITCH FUNCTIONS
1AUTO IRIS LEVEL switch
This switch allows the reference value for the auto iris
adjustment to be changed according to the lighting condition.
BACK. L: When the subject is in backlit conditions.
Sets the Auto Iris reference value to a value that
is about 1 step wider than the standard setting.
NORMAL: Normal lighting condition.
SPOT....

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
The contour emphasis in the skin color areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth.
nSetting the Color and Range of the Skin Detail
Function
1. Press the STATUS button for about 1 second to display the
CAMERA MENU screen.
2. Turn the SHUTTER dial downward to align the cursor (>)
with the PROCESS item. Then press the SHUTTER dial in
the direction of the arrow to display the PROCESS screen.
3. Turn the SHUTTER dial downward to align...

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13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
I
SD
B
SD
display
STATUS 0
AUTO
WHITESKIN
AREA
ACCU
FOCUS
TAKE VTR
ZEBRA
AUDIO
LEVEL CH-1
ONOFF
ZEBRA switch
nConfirming the color tone area adjusted
with the Skin Detail function
When the ZEBRA switch on the front section is pressed to the
ÒSKIN AREAÓ side, the color tone areas adjusted with Skin Detail
are displayed in the viewfinder.
nUsing the Skin Detail Function
To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST
screen, set the SKIN...

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14. OTHERS
E BATT
Operation : Operation stops.
Remedy : Use recordable MiniDV cassette for
recording video and audio.
Operation : Continues.
Remedy : Replace with a new lithium battery.
See page 34.
Operation : Continues.
Operation : Stops.
Operation : Continues.
Remedy : Replace battery pack early.
Operation : Stops automatically.
The camera may generate abnormal signals.
This is not a malfunction. Warnings concerning problems with the unit are provide in the form of indicators, display indications...

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Alarm Indications (Contd)
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.
REC
BATT VTR WARNING (SERVO)
Viewfinder
On Screen
Display
REC lamp BATT lamp
ALARM
VTR WARNING (SERVO)
VTR WARNING (DEW)
VTR WARNING (HEAD)
TAPE NEAR END
TAPE END
LOW BATTERY
LOW BATTERY
HMREMAIN
E BATT
E BATT
LCD DisplayAlarm Indications ViewfinderWARNINGIndicatorTALLY
LampAlarm...

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¥AUTO WHITE A, B
NG: OBJECT
¥AUTO WHITE A, B
ERROR: LOW LIGHT
¥AUTO WHITE A, B
ERROR: OVER LIGHT
WARNINGS IN VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Warning  Lamps
REC
BATTALARM1. 2.
Battery lamp REC/ALARM lamp
VTR WARNING(HEAD)Status 0 or
Status 1 mode
AUTO WH I T E A
NG:OBJECT
14-1  Troubleshooting (Contd)
1. BATTERY lamp
This red lamp lights under the following circumstance.
Lights red: ¥ When the battery voltage becomes too low
for the camera to operate.
2. REC/ALARM lamp
This lamp lights or blinks green...

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In the case of troubles occurring during operation of the GY-DV500, it performs a self-test to identify the cause and displays the
result in the form of an error code. The error code consists of the main code which indicates its contents and the sub-code which
indicates the details. Depending on the status of the GY-DV500 at this time, indications may also appear on the LCD display, the
WARNING indicator may activate and the alarm tone may be generated.
In the viewfinder, the VTR WARNING...

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4200
Operation stops. All operations
are rejected.
TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS
Error CodeError Details GY-DV500 Operation Remedy
3200 Tape loading impossible.Operation stops. All operations
are rejected.Switch the power OFF and then
switch it back ON. However, the tape
may be damaged depending on the
situation. Please consult the person
in charge of professional video
equipment at your nearest JVC-
authorized service agent.
3300 Tape unloading impossible.
5606 to 5607 Tape is...