JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions

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¥ The front sections recording level control cannot be used to change the recording
level of the sound input to CH2. Use the side sections CH2 recording level control
for this purpose.
TROUBLES WITHOUT ERROR CODE OUTPUTS
SymptomsRemedy
Power cannot be switched ON.¥ Is power supply connected properly?
¥ Is battery pack recharged?
¥ When the lithium battery is depleted, it may not be possible to turn on the power.
¥ Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF?
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned
OFF.
Operation buttons on the GY-DV500 dont
work.¥ Is the cassette cover open?
The GY-DV500 remains inoperative as long as the cassette door is open.
Recording is not possible. ¥ Is switch on cassette set to REC? If it is set to SAVE, set it to REC.
¥ When not connected via the DV connector, is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT set to ÒIEEE1394Ó?
If so, set to ÒCAMERAÓ.
Noise interferes with playback video.¥ Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head cleaning
tape. (See page 7 and the separate sheet ÒPrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning
TapeÓ.)
Time code data is not shown as on-
screen-display.¥ Time code data is not shown as on-screen-display during recording or playback.
The data is shown only on the counter display.
Time code and users bit data are not
shown on the counter display.¥ Is the COUNTER switch set to CTL? If so, set the switch to TC or UB.
Remaining battery power display is
incorrect.¥ The VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE may not be set correctly in
accordance with the type of battery in use. If the menu item setting is incorrect, set
it correctly using the VCR setup menu item BATTERY TYPE.
¥ Is the battery old?
Battery alarm is displayed and the GY-
DV500 enters the non-operating mode
even when a fully charged battery is used.
Cassette cannot be ejected after the
power is turned ON.¥ The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power voltage.
Viewfinder image looks dark or unclear.¥ Adjust the viewfinders contrast and bright controls.
¥ Is the filter turret set to 5600K+ND?
¥ Is the iris closed?
¥ Is the shutter speed too fast?
¥ Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
Noise appears when playing back a tape
recorded on another unit.¥ When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording, this
phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
The transient section between scenes
recorded on other units and those
recorded on this unit may appear
disturbed.
The front sections recording level control
doesnÕt work.¥ Is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 246 FRONT VOLUME ENABLE set to DISABLE.
If so, set to ENABLE.
The front sections recording level control
doesnÕt change the recording level of the
sound input to CH2.
14-1  Troubleshooting (Contd)
¥ Is the SERVO indicator or ÒSYNC INHÓ displayed on the counter display?
If so, check the input sync signal. Recording operation stopped.
Even if the image appears in the
viewfinder, the signal is not output to the
MONITOR OUT or YC OUT connectors.¥ When not connected via the DV connector, is the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT set to ÒIEEE1394Ó?
If so, set to ÒCAMERAÓ.
Sound and picture are disturbed during
playback.¥ Is the sync signal input to the SYNC IN connector disturbed? If so, check and
remedy the input sync signal. 
						

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Counter display
Viewfinder
Accumulated drum running time: 200 hrs.
MENU button
2. 5. 
5.
 DATA SET button
4. SELECT button3. GROUP button
1. POWER switch
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
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
( HOUR ME T E R )
DH : DRUM HOUR ME T ER
000200H
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 SELECT
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO
LEVEL
LITHIUM BATT.
The unit can display the accumulated running time of the head drum as hour meter data on the counter display. The hour meter can
be displayed by selecting HM (HOUR METER) on the VCR Setup Menu. Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance.
+ See page 7.
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.Press the MENU button to display the VCR Setup Menu.
MENU lights in the display, and the VCR Setup Menus
group menu appears in the viewfinder and on the counter
display.
3.Press the GROUP button and choose HM: HOUR METER.
¥ HM HOUR METER is shown blinking in the viewfinder.
The counter display shows Hour.
4.Press the SELECT button.
The accumulated running time of the head drum is indicated
in the viewfinder and on the counter display.
5. To return to the normal mode, press the DATA SET button.
¥ Pressing the MENU button returns you to the group menu.
14-2  Hour Meter Display
Note:
The hour meter is not shown correctly when no
videocassette is inserted. 
						

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14-3  Specifications
 n CAMERA SECTION
Image pickup devices:1/2-inch interline CCD x 3
Color separation optical system:
F1.4 3-color separation prism
Number of effective pixels:
380,000 pixels ((H) 768 x (V) 494)
Color system: NTSC (R-Y, B-Y encoder)
Color bars: SMPTE color bar
Sync system: Internal sync (built-in SSG)
External sync (VBS or BB)
Lens mount: Bayonet system
(compatible with 1/2-inch lenses)
Optical filter: 3200 K, 5600 K, 5600 K + ND
Sensitivity: F11, 2000 lx
Minimum illumination: 0.75 lx (F1.4, LOLUX mode)
Gain: -3, 0, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, ALC, LOLUX,
Shutter speed: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
V.SCAN speed: 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz
Registration: 0.05% or less (excluding lens
distortion)
Contour correction: Horizontal: dual-edged. Vertical: 2 H
 n VCR SECTION
Format: Mini DV (SP mode only)
Tape speed: 18.812 mm/s
Record/Play time: 60 minutes
(With M-DV60ME cassette)
F.F/Rewind time: Approx. 3 minutes 30 seconds
(With M-DV60ME cassette)
[VIDEO]
Recording format: 8-bit, 13.5 MHz, 4:1:1 component
recording
[AUDIO]
Recording format: 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel PCM
audio/12-bit, 32 kHz 2-channel
PCM audio
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz mode)
Wow & flutter: Below measurable limit
[Time Code System]
Time code signal: Compliance with SMPTE standardn INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS
Video signal output: 1 V (p-p), 75 ohms (BNC)
unbalanced composite output.
YC output: Y 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms unbalance
C 0.286 V (p-p) 75 ohms
unbalance (4-pin)
Lens: 12-pin connector
Audio input:
Microphone-60dBs, 3 kohm
balanced (XLR-4)
Line +4dBs, 10 kohm
balanced (XLR-4)
Audio output: -6 dBs, low impedance,
unbalanced
Earphone output: -60 dBs to -17 dBs, at 8-ohm load
(Monaural mini jack)
DC input: 12V  DC (11 to 15 V DC) (XLR-4)
Auxiliary power output: 12 V DC, max. 0.1A (11 to 15 V DC)
(4-pin)
DV connector: 4-pin
RS-232C: Mini DIN 6-pin
n GENERAL
Power consumption: 18W with VF-P115B (when
recording)
Mass: Approx. 5.0 kg (with lens, viewfinder,
battery, videocassette). Approxi-
mately 2.9 kg (main unit only)
Operating temperatures: 0 ¡C to 40 ¡C
Operating humidity: 30 % RH to 80 % RH
Storage temperatures: -20 ¡C to 60 ¡C
n ACCESSORIES
Microphone:x 1
Tripod base:x 1
Lithium battery: x 1 (CR2032)
Head cleaning tape:x 1
Instruction Manual:x 1
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape:x 1
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice. 
						

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* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Viewfinder : VF-P115B, VF-P116
Power zoom lens : S14 x 7.3B12, S16 x 6.7B12, S19 x 6.5B12 (FUJINON)
YH14 x 7.3K12, YH18 x 6.7K12 (CANON)
AC power adapter : AA-P250
Microphone : MV-P615
Microphone holder : KA-A50
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm)
14-3 Specifications (Contd)
AUTO
WHITESKIN
AREAACCU
FOCUSTAKE VTR
ZEBRA
AUDIO
LEVEL CH-1
ONOFF
VF
PUSH OPEN
124 302 26.5
243
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
SAVE STBYH M LBARS CAMAUTO KNEE PRST A B
ON OFF
CH-1CH-2AUDIO
LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK 
						

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