JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
4.
3
2. 1.           
When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens 
itself. Then grasp this portion and pull straight out.HolePin
Mount ring
Sliding 
securing ring
Stopper 
screwMounting guide
Viewfindermount 
base
Connector
1.
4.
3.
2. 5.
1. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder.
2.Connect the connector.
3.Align the mounting guide with the cameraÕs viewfinder mount
base and attach the viewfinder.
4.Tighten the stopper screw.
5.Tighten the sliding securing ring.
  * To detach the viewfinder, reverse the mounting procedure.
1. Loosen the mount ring.
2.Connect the cable connector.
3.Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount.
4.Tighten the mount ring.
Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely. Incomplete
tightening may result in the lens dropping off or disturbed
back focus.
3-2  Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional)
3-3  Attaching the Viewfinder
CAUTION: 
						

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
2.4. 1.3.
5.
Connecting the provided microphone 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 screw.
4.Tighten the microphone screw. The microphone should be
firmly attached.
5.Connect the cable from the microphone to the MIC IN
connector on the front section of the camera.
6.Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp
provided on the front side of the microphone holder.
3-4  Attaching the Microphone (provided)
With the optional KA-A50 microphone holder, the optional
microphones MV-P615 (Phantom microphone) can be used.
n Attaching the Microphone with KA-A50
1.Secure the microphone holder with 2 screws.
2.Turn the small knob located on the outer side of the
microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen it, and loosen
the large knob located on the inner side in the same way.
Rotate the large knob fully anticlockwise to open the holder.
3.Attach the microphone to the microphone holder so that
the microphone does not interfere with the cassette cover.
4.Set the microphone holder so that the height is level, and
tighten the inside and outside knobs to secure the
microphone.
5.Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN input
connector.
¥ When the microphone is connected to CH-1 AUDIO or
CH-2 AUDIO connector on the rear panel, set the CH-1
or CH-2 Audio select switch according to the microphone
used.
6.Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp
provided on the front side of the microphone holder.
7.Make sure to perform the correct settings for use of a
phantom microphone.
+ See ÒCAM, MIC, 48VÓ on page 77.
¥ When the light mounted on the camera is used at the
same time, if the microphone in use has a long sound
collecting section (ultra-directional type, etc.), the
microphones shadow may influence the image.
3-5  Attaching the Microphone (optional)
Provided Microphone
CAUTION:
When this microphone is attached, the range that the
viewfinder can be moved to the left will be reduced. Please
purchase a separately sold microphone if you prefer to
observe through the viewfinder using your left eye.
Note:
2. 4. 1.
3.
KA-A50
Microphone holder
MV-P615
Microphone cable
MIC IN connector 
						

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. Tripod mounting holes
Front mount clip
2. Safety lever
2. 
Lock lever 
3. 
Rear base
mount
4. 
Front 
base 
mount
Front mount clip
Pin
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
TC
UBRESETOPERATE/WARNING
MONITOR 
SELECT
STATUS SHUTTER
MENUFILTER1  3200k
2  5600k
3  5600k+ND
POWERNGGAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTRON OFF
ALARM
MONITOR
SAVE STBYH M LBARS CAMAUTO KNEE
PRST A BON
OFF
CH-1CH-2AUDIO
LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK
4. 
3-6  Attaching the Tripod Base (provided)
Use the provided tripod base to place the camera on a tripod.
1.Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that
balances the unit most optimally.
2.While pushing the safety lever, pull the lock lever toward
the front until the front mount clip clicks into place.
3.Place the unit on the tripod base by aligning the rear base
mount of the unit with the pin on the tripod base.
4.Push the unit from the upward direction and slide it toward
the front so that the front base mount of the unit is locked
by the front mount clip of the tripod base as it clicks into
place.
¥ The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the
tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base
mount of the unit. Therefore, after mounting, make sure
that these parts are engaged properly.
¥ When moving the unit mounted on a tripod, any impact
or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit
to become detached and to drop from the tripod.
Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before
transporting it.
CAUTION: 
						

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
If the unit is not used for a lengthy period of time (one
month or more), remove the lithium battery. If the voltage
of the lithium battery becomes low, the set may malfunction.
Li indicator
Lithium battery case
Power switch
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
E
REV FWDF BATTH
HMMSFREMAIN AUD LOCK32kCH 1
CH 248kPB NDFAUTO OFF DEW
L i RF SERVO
HOLDSPMENU
OVEROVER40 30 20 10 0dB
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 SELECT
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO
LEVEL
LITHIUM BATT.
CR2032
CR2032LITHIUM BATT.
Lithium battery cover
CR2032
The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for backup of the time code data and time date data. Install the provided lithium battery before
actually using the unit.
c Lithium battery: CR2032
1. Push the lithium battery cover in the direction of the arrow
as illustrated and remove the cover.
2. Slide the battery into place with its  marked surface facing
upward.
3. Return the lithium battery cover to its original position in the
unit.nThe lithium battery is easily removed
if you press at the edge of the
lithium battery at the place
indicated in the illustration on the
left and then pull the battery out.
n How to Install the Lithium Batteryn How to Remove Lithium Batteries
3-7  Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries
When the lithium battery is not in place or the battery is exhausted and requires a replacement, the Li indicator in the LCD display
will light up.
Replace lithium batteries with the POWER switch set to ON. Doing it with the POWER switch set to OFF will cause the loss of
backup data.
CAUTION: 
						

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4. POWER SUPPLY
n Flat shape type battery pack
n Anton-Bauer battery pack
¥ Propack 13/14 Series
¥ Trimpack 13/14 Series
¥ Magnum 13/14 Series
¥ Compack 13/14 SeriesAn Anton-Bauer battery pack cannot be connected 
directly to the GY-DV500. It is necessary to mount the 
optional battery holder. 
Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27
For details on how to mount the battery holder, see 
page 37.*
TALLYDVAUDIO INCH-1DC INPUTEARPHONE
DC OUTPUTLINE MIC
+48V
ONCH-2LINE MIC
+48V
ONDC cable
AC power adapter
The GY-DV500 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack.
Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. rated output 12.5 V DC, 3.5 A) as the AC power supply.
1. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-DV500
and of the AA-P250 are set to OFF, connect the DC cable
from the AA-P250 to the DC INPUT connector of the GY-
DV500 as shown in the illustration.
2. When the AA-P250 is used, set the CHARGE/CAMERA
switch to CAMERA.
3. Press 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.
Do not remove or connect the DC cable while recording is
being performed.
The GY-DV500 can be operated with the following battery packs.
cWhen the DC cable is connected to the DC INPUT connector, the power supply from the battery pack is interrupted and the
power starts to be supplied through the DC INPUT connector.
c Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating with a battery pack.
The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is connected or disconnected while operating with a battery pack.
¥ The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is disconnected.
¥ Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio signal are muted.
c  When operation is continued with DC input after the battery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER switch to OFF
after the DC power is applied. Then switch ON again.
cIf the GY-DV500 is left with the battery pack attached, a small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on
the GY-DV500 is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is not going to be used.Do not use any power source with large fluctuations in the
power source voltage, or power sources generating noise,
such as ripples.
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4-1  AC Operation
4-2  Battery Pack Operation
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4. POWER SUPPLY
Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack
Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before replacing
the battery pack.
4-2  Battery Pack Operation (Contd)
1. Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release
lever.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes
facing the unit.
3. Close the battery case cover.
Lock release
lever 
						

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4. POWER SUPPLY
4. Connect the connectors protruding from the GY-DV500 with
the connectors on the battery holder.
* Following connection of the connectors, insert them into
the connector compartment and secure with the clamp.
5. Secure the battery holder to the GY-DV500 with the four
mount screws provided with the battery holder.
 * Take care not to pinch the wires. This could result in
damage.
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 holder. Use the following battery holder.
¥ Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27
Detaching the Battery Case From the GY-DV500 and Attaching The Anton-
Bauer Battery
1. Remove the two black screws A on the battery case.
2. Remove the lower half of the battery case cover in the
downward direction.
Attaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Align the 3 guide pins of the battery pack with
the guide holes on the battery holder, and push
straight to insert the battery pack.
The battery cannot be attached properly if the
guide pins are not inserted straight.
2. Slide the battery pack toward the side panel
where the cassette cover is located until it clicks.
Now the battery pack has been attached.
Detaching the Battery Pack
nWhile pushing and holding the release lever, slide
the battery pack toward the side panel where the
LCD display is located, then pull the battery pack
outward to remove.
3. To remove the battery case, remove the four screws B fixing
the battery case and the connector connecting the battery
case to this unit.
Attaching the Anton-Bauer Battery Holder
Anton-Bauer Battery Holder
4-2  Battery Pack Operation (Contd)
1.  Black screw A
3. Mount screw B
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
TC
UB
3. Connector
3. Mount screw B
Guide pins
Battery pack
(Trimpack) Release lever
Cassette cover
side panel
Guide
holes
(x3)
Side panel
with displayBattery Release
leverAnton-Bauer
Battery holderConnector
Compartment 
						

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4. POWER SUPPLY
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
TC
UBRESETOPERATE/WARNING
MONITOR 
SELECT
STATUS SHUTTER
MENU
FILTER1  3200k
2  5600k
3  5600k+ND
POWERNGGAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTRON 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
EFBATT
E BATT
WARNING
indicator
Remaining battery 
power indication
TALLY lamp
REC
BATTLOW BATTERYALARM
Viewfinder
BATT lamp
REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY
To display the remaining battery power accurately, set the
VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE according
to the type of the battery pack in use.
+ See page 69.
The status of the remaining battery power can be checked by
the remaining battery power indication.
+ See page 22.
nWhen the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the
following warning messages will appear. In this case, replace
with a fully charged battery as soon as possible.
cRemaining battery power indication:
Segment bar and BATT indicator start to blink
cWARNING indicator and TALLY lamp blink
cViewfinder:
¥ BATT lamp and TALLY lamp blink
¥ LOW BATTERY character indication (Status 0 or Status
1 mode)
cAlarm sound beeps
After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the
GY-DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery
power operation is continued.
Operating Time with Battery Pack
When the VF-P115B is used as the viewfinder and a fully
charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous
operating time is as follows:cBattery operating time may differ depending on the number
of times the battery has been charged, charging conditions
and the operating environment, etc. Use the values in the
table on the left for approximate reference times.
cOperating time is reduced in areas with a cold environment.
cOperating time is reduced when the power zoom lens is used
frequently.
Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25 ûC)
NP-1B 60 minutes
Magnum 14 130 minutes
NP-L40 80 minutes
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY PACK
cWhen the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a
cool, dry place.
Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be
subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a car,
etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten service
life.
cWhen the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the
operating time will be shortened.
cIf the operating time becomes greatly reduced even
immediately after recharging, the service life of the battery
pack is nearly finished. Purchase a new battery pack.Recharging
c Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it.
Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could
result in reduced battery capacity.
c If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete
recharging, or recharging without discharging, once discharge
the battery pack completely, then recharge it to restore the
battery capacity.
c If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature
raised immediately after use, recharging may not be
performed completely.
4-2  Battery Pack Operation (Contd) 
						

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5. PREPARATIONS
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
TC
UBRESETOPERATE/WARNING
MONITOR 
SELECT
STATUS SHUTTER
MENU
FILTER1  3200k
2  5600k
3  5600k+ND
POWERNGGAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTRON 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
POWERNG
GAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTR
ON OFF
SAVE STBYH M LBARS CAMAUTO KNEE PRST A B
ON OFF
AUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK L
NORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESS
FULL AUTO BLACK
POWER switch VTR switch2. 1.
1.Turn the POWER switch to ON.
nThe 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 operation mode with the VTR switch.
¥ The GY-DV500 operation mode may differ when the power is turned ON and when the cassette is loaded depending on the
setting of the VTR switch as follows:
VTR switch setting
SAVE
STBYGY-DV500 operation mode
GY-DV500 enters the SAVE mode (tape protect mode) and stops the drum motor. SAVE is
displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder.
In this mode, the tape is effectively protected.
In this condition, press the VTR trigger button to start recording. However, it takes longer for
the operation to take place from this condition than from the STBY mode.
When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode
automatically. (The drum motor is still rotating.)
STBY is displayed on the Status 1 screen in the viewfinder.
In this condition, pressing the VTR trigger button starts recording immediately.
5-1  Turning the Power ON
CAUTION:
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF.
When the power is turned OFF, the unit automatically enters the tape protect mode. It takes approximately 5 seconds to enter
the tape protect mode. Do not turn the power ON again within this interval. 
						

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5. PREPARATIONS
LOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP
EJECT
POWERNG
GAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTR
ON OFF
SAVE STBYH M LBARS CAMAUTO KNEE PRST A B
ON OFF
Cassette coverVideocassette Cassette rear switch
VTR switch POWER switchEJECT switch
¥  A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV500 is in POWER OFF mode.
¥ Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.
¥  The videocassette should be held vertical and inserted straight into the slot.
Loading the Cassette
 * Recording can be started by pressing the VTR trigger button
from the record-pause condition. For details on how to record,
see page 50.
After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 8 seconds
before the unit can start recording or before it enters the
stop mode.The GY-DV500 cannot be operated while the cassette cover
is open. Make sure to close the cover before operating the
unit.
Unloading the Cassette
5-2  Cassette Loading and Unloading
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.Slide the EJECT switch to the side to open the cassette
cover.
3.Insert a videocassette into the cassette slot after removing
the tape slack.
Ensure that the videocassette is fully inserted.
4.Slowly close the cassette cover by pushing it in all the way.
When the cassette cover is closed, the OPERATE LED lights
up green and the unit is in the condition where it can be
operated. In the SAVE mode, the OPERATE LED lights
orange.
¥ The condition at the completion of loading varies depending
on the position of the VTR switch and the switch on the back
of the videocassette as shown below.
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.Slide the EJECT switch all the way to the side to start tape
ejection.
The cassette indicator on the display blinks
during tape ejection and turns off after the
ejection has been completed.
¥ It takes a few seconds before the cassette is ejected after
the EJECT switch is moved.
3.Take out the videocassette.
4.Close the cassette cover.
Do not leave the unit for a long period with the cassette
cover open as dirt or other foreign objects may enter the
VCR section and cause malfunction.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The cassette indicator on the display blinks
during tape loading and lights steadily after
the loading has been completed.
VTR switchSwitch on Back of Videocassette
REC
SAVE
Enters record-
pause mode after
back-spacing.The unit enters
stop mode.
ÒREC INHÓ is
displayed for a few
seconds on the
counter display. STBY
In the record-pause
mode and the drum
rotation is stopped. SAVE