JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions

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10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
CUE Mode
1.Set the S.S.F. mode as CUE mode.
Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 398 S.S.F. MODE to
CUE.
+ See page 69.
¥ The CUE mode is indicated in the lower part of the Status
1 screen in the viewfinder.
MARK Mode
1.Set the S.S.F. mode as MARK mode.
Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 398 S.S.F. MODE to
MARK.
+ See page 69.
¥ The MARK mode is indicated in the lower part of the
Status 1 screen in the viewfinder.
AUTO
WHITESKIN
AREAACCU
FOCUSTAKE VTR
ZEBRA
AUDIO
LEVEL CH-1
ONOFF
VF
TAKE button
VTR trigger button
2. Press the VTR trigger button to start the recording.
3.When you reach the point that you want to memorize as
the CUE point, press the TAKE button.
¥ The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is
pressed is stored in the units memory as CUE data.
The LOG buttonÕs LED lights during memorization of the
CUE point and the Ò*Ó mark is shown in the viewfinder.
nPress the TAKE button each time you reach a point that
you want to memorize as CUE data.
4. Stop the recording.
Press the VTR trigger button.
2.Press the VTR trigger button to start the recording.
3.When you reach the scene that you want to memorize, press
the TAKE button.
¥ The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is
pressed is stored in the units memory as the start point
of the scene.
4. When you reach the scene that you want to memorize as
the ending point, press the TAKE button again.
¥ The time code data of the point where the TAKE button is
pressed is stored in the units memory as the ending point
of the scene.
¥ The LOG buttonÕs LED lights during memorization of the
IN point and the Ò*Ó mark is shown in the viewfinder.
The LOG buttonÕs LED remains off during memorization
of the OUT point and the Ò*Ó mark is not shown in the
viewfinder.
nFor each scene that you want to memorize, repeat steps
3. and 4.
5.Stop the recording.
Press the VTR trigger button.
10-2  How to Use the S.S.F. Function
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10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
The S.S.F. data recorded in the units memory can be deleted
in the record mode and the record-pause mode.
This function is only valid in the MARK mode.
nIn the record mode, press the NG button after the IN point
has been stored or after the scene has been stored.
¥ The S.S.F. data of the cut that you are currently shooting is
deleted.
When the NG button is pressed after the IN point has been
stored, the scene number is not updated.
 * The S.S.F. data of previous cuts are not deleted.
nIn the record-pause mode, press the NG button.
At the point when the TAKE button is used to store the next
scene, the S.S.F. data of the immediately preceding cut is
deleted.
1. Press the STOP button to enter the stop mode.
2. Press the RESET button while the LOG button is kept
pressed.
¥ All the S.S.F. data held in the memory are erased.
However, the reel number is not cleared.
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
NG button
10-3  Deleting S.S.F. Data
10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data
Operation
Note:
The unit is not provided with a function for reading out
the S.S.F. data from a tape.
Necessary data should be moved to another device
before resetting. Also, to read out the S.S.F. data from a
tape, please use the optional DV Videocassette
Recorder BR-DV600.The NG button is only valid for the immediately preceding
scene. The erase of scene data by the NG button cannot
be confirmed on the unit.
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 BON
OFF
CH-1CH-2AUDIO
LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK
LOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP
2. LOG button 1. STOP button 
2. RESET button
Note: 
						

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10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
About the Scene End Cue Up Function
nWhen the CONTINUE button is pressed while the LOG
button is kept pressed in the stop mode, the tape winds
to the S.S.F. dataÕs last OUT point, after which the unit
enters the record-pause mode. (Scene End Cue Up)
The FF buttonÕs LED blinks during the Scene End Cue
Up mode.
S.S.F. data stored in the unit’s memory can be written to the
beginning of tape.
Precautions when writing S.S.F. data
When S.S.F. data stored in the memory of the GY-DV500 is
written to the beginning of the rewound tape, approximately 5
seconds of recorded video and/or sound will be erased at the
beginning.
In the case of important recordings, leave 5 seconds or more
of the tape unrecorded before starting recording.
1. Press the STOP button to enter the stop mode.
2.Press the REW button while the LOG button is kept pressed.
¥ The REW indicator blinks during tape transport in the
writing position.
The LOG indicator lights while S.S.F. data are being
written to the tape.
¥ When writing to the tape is completed, the LOG indicator
goes out.
The S.S.F. data stored in the units memory can be output by
RS-232C control via the VTR REMOTE connector.
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 BON
OFF
CH-1CH-2AUDIO
LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK
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.
CONTINUE button
LOGREWFFPLAYSTILLSTOP
2. LOG button2. REW button
1. STOP button
10-6 Outputting S.S.F. Data
Operation
VTR
REMOTE
SYNC IN
MIC IN
LENSTEST OUTY/C OUT MONITOR OUTLINE OUTCH-1 CH-2
PUSH
DV CAMCORDERGY-DV500
VTR REMOTE connector
10-5  Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape
Note:
Once a tape with recorded S.S.F. data is ejected and then
reinserted again, the previous data will be erased if new
S.S.F. data are recorded on the tape.
For how to connect, see
ÒConnecting a PCÓ on page 65. 
						

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11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
TALLYDVAUDIO INCH-1DC INPUTEARPHONE
DC OUTPUTLINE MIC
+48V
ONCH-2LINE MIC
+48V
ON
Rear section of GY-DV500
DV connector
DV cableDV connector Video component with DV Connector
 
11-1  Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector
When connecting the GY-DV500 to a non-linear editing controller or other component with DV connector, be sure to observe the
following procedure.
nWhen using the GY-DV500 as playback component
1.Turn ON both units.
2.Confirm that the VCR Setup Menu item No.126 INPUT
SELECT is set to ÒCAMERAÓ(cA).
* If set to ÒIEEE1394Ó, set it to ÒCAMERAÓ and then turn
ON the power again.
3.Insert the videocassette.
4.Connect the DV cable.nWhen using the GY-DV500 as recording component
1.Turn ON both units.
2.Set the VCR Setup Menu item No.126 INPUT SELECT to
ÒIEEE1394Ó(iE).
3.Insert the videocassette.
4.Connect the DV cable.
nWhen the GY-DV500 is used as camera, and a backup
recording is made on another component via the DV
connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No.126 INPUT
SELECT to ÒCAMERAÓ.
If the above procedure is not performed correctly, the playback picture may be disturbed or the sound may fall out. If this
happens, redo the connection by performing steps 
1. to 4. described above.
Note:¥ When recording while controlling the GY-DV500
through the DV connector from another component
with DV connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item
No.050 REMOTE SELECT to ÒIEEE1394Ó.
In this case, it takes approximately 2 to 3 seconds
before recording starts on the GY-DV500.
¥ When video is input through the DV connector, the
EE picture is not displayed in the viewfinder.
Memo:
When the GY-DV500 is controlled through the DV
connector, set the VCR Setup Menu item No.050
REMOTE SELECT to ÒIEEE1394Ó.
However,  the following functions may not work
depending on the component that the GY-DV500 is
connected to.
¥ REC
¥ FF (FWD search is possible)
¥ REW (REV search is possible)
Memo: 
						

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11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
11-2  Connecting a PC
VTR 
REMOTE connectorTTL RS-232C
 converter cable
(Optional VC-P893)
AUDIO OUT DV connector
AUDIO IN
VIDEO INPC RS-232CRS-232C
Non-linear editing controller
DV connector MONITOR
OUT
connector
VTR
REMOTESYNC IN
MIC IN
LENSTEST OUTY/C OUT MONITOR OUTLINE OUTCH-1 CH-2
PUSH
DV CAMCORDERGY-DV500
Connections
Connect the GY-DV500s VTR REMOTE connector to the RS-232C connector on the PC or the non-linear editing controller using
the TTL Û RS-232C converter cable.
Or connect the GY-DV500Õs DV connector and the DV connector of the non-linear editing controller using a DV cable.
For compatible non-linear editing controller, consult with your JVC dealer.
Settings
¥ To remote control the PC or non-linear editing controller by means of RS-232C, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE
SELECT to RS232C. + See page 68.
¥ To remote control the GY-DV500Õs VCR using the DV connectorÕs IEEE1394 option, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050
REMOTE SELECT to ÒIEEE1394Ó. + See page 68.
nThe S.S.F. data stored in the units memory can be output from the VTR REMOTE connector.
Note:
¥ When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector, the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder. Make
settings on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected.
¥ When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector, the VCR operation mode will not be displayed correctly on the
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12. SETUP MENU
The setup menus for the VCR section can be set while observing the menu in the viewfinder and on the units counter display.
The set contents are stored in the memory and retained even after the power is switched OFF.
VCR SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION
The VCR Setup Menu is a two-layer construction.
The VCR Setup Menu consists of seven group menus divided according to functions. When a Group menu is selected, the menus
Item menu opens. Each Item menu contains one or several items, and the various items can be set individually as required.
Normal screen
Viewfinder display
Counter displayGroup Menu
DATA SET button
MENU button
MENU button
Item Menu
(example: AUDIO) 
SELECT button
MENU button
000 : SERVO/ SYSTEM
100 : V I DEO
200 : AUD IO
300 : SYSTEM
4 0 0 : T I ME COD E
500 :ON SCREEN
HM : HOUR ME T E R244:LOW CUT
OF F
245 : SAMPLE RATE
48K
246 : FRONT VOLUME
ENAB L E
12-1  VCR Setup Menu
SERVO/SYSTEM 
VIDEO 
AUDIO 
SYSTEM 
TIME CODE 
ON SCREEN 
HOUR METER  000
100 
200 
300 
400
500
HMSelection of remote control to control the unit
Selection of BACK TALLY lamp lighting pattern
Selection of video input
Selection of low cut for audio input signals
Selection of sampling frequency for audio input signals
Selection of front section audio volume control
Selection of long pause/still duration
Selection of battery type
Selection of S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) mode
Selection of time code framing mode
Selection of counter display method (Time code/Date/Time)
Display of hour meter (accumulated running time of head drum)
VCR Setup Menu
Group NameItem Menu Contents 
						

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12. SETUP MENU
DISPLAYING AND SETTING VCR SETUP MENUS
1. Engaging the VCR Setup Menu mode.
Press the MENU button.
¥ The MENU indication in the display section starts
blinking and the VCR Setup Menu appears in the
viewfinder and on the counter display.
2.Selecting the GROUP.
Press the GROUP button.
¥ Each time the GROUP button is pressed the selected
GROUP number is shown blinking on the viewfinder
screen. The counter display shows the selected group.
3.Open the Item menu of the selected GROUP.
Press the SELECT button.
4.Selecting the Item.
Press the ITEM button.
¥ Each time the ITEM button is pressed the selected item
number is shown blinking on the viewfinder screen. The
counter display shows the selected item.
5.Changing the setting value of the item.
Press the SELECT button and select the setting value.
nWhen multiple items should be set, repeat the operations
of steps 
4. and 5.
nTo set menu items in other groups, press the MENU
button. When the relevant group menu is displayed,
perform the setting.
nWhen the GROUP button is pressed, the items of the
higher order group menu are displayed.
6.Saving the setting value.
Press the DATA SET button.
¥ DATA SET appears in the viewfinder and on the counter
display and the setting value is saved in the GY-DV500s
memory. The display returns to the normal screen mode
when data has been saved.
nIf the MENU button is pressed without pressing the DATA
SET button, the display returns to the normal screen mode
without the setting value being changed.
GROUP menu screen Viewfinder
Item menu screen
DATA SET display Counter display
000 : SERVO/ SYSTEM
100 : V I DEO
200 : AUD IO
300 : SYSTEM
4 0 0 : T I ME COD E
500 :ON SCREEN
HM : HOUR ME T E R
244:LOW CUT
OF F
245 : SAMPLE RATE
48K
246 : FRONT
DATA SETVO L UME
ENAB L E
12-1  VCR Setup Menu (Contd)
LIGHTON
OFFCOUNTERCTL
TC
UBRESETOPERATE/WARNING
MONITOR 
SELECT
STATUS SHUTTER
MENUFILTER1  3200k
2  5600k
3  5600k+ND
POWERNGGAINOUTPUT
WHT.BAL VTRON OFF
ALARM
MONITOR
CH-1CH-2AUDIO
LEVELAUTO IRIS LOLUX
BACK LNORMALSPOT LSTRETCHNORMALCOMPRESSFULL AUTO BLACK
HMLSAVE STBY
BARS CAM
O
N
O
FFAUTO 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.
MENU indication
2. 3. 5.4.6. 1.
Note:
When a cable is connected to the VTR REMOTE connector,
the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder. 
						

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12. SETUP MENU
GroupItemSetting
ContentsFactory
Value
Setting
Upper row: Viewfinder display
Lower row: Counter display indication
VCR SETUP MENU CONTENTS
SERVO
/SYSTEM
VIDEO
AUDIO050: REMOTE SELECT
rnSL
082: BACK TALLY  MODE
rtMd
126: INPUT SELECT
vld
244: LOW CUT
LctF
245: SAMPLING RATE
snPL
246: F RONT VOLUME
ENABLE
Fr uLLOCAL
IEEE1394
 RS232C
Lc
IE
23
OFF
ON
BLINK
oF
on
bL
CAMERA
IEEE1394
cA
IEEE1394
OFF
CH1
CH2
CH1 &
CH2
oF
01
02
on
32K
48K
32
48
DISABLE
ENABLE
oF
onSelection of the method for remote control of the VCR.
LOCAL : Choose this setting when the VCR should
be controlled using the operation buttons
on the GY-DV500 only.
IEEE1394 : Choose this setting when the VCR should
be remote controlled from a DV connector
equipped video component connected to
the DV connector on the rear section of the
GY-DV500.
RS232C : Choose this setting for control by means of
the VCR remote control signal from the VTR
REMOTE connector on the GY-DV500.
* The operation buttons on the GY-DV500 remain
effective even when set to IEEE1394 or RS232C.
Selection of the lighting pattern of the BACK TALLY lamp
on the rear section during recording.
OFF : The lamp is always off.
ON : The lamp lights during recording. It remains
off until the VTR trigger button is pressed
to start the recording.
BLINK : The lamp lights during recording. It blinks
when the VTR trigger button is pressed to
start the recording.
Selection of the input video signal.
Settings cannot be changed during recording.
CAMERA : Camera image is input.
IEEE1394 :The image from the DV connector equipped
video component connected to the DV
connector on the rear section is input.
To select whether or not the low frequencies of the audio
signal from the audio input connectors are cut. Set to
ON to reduce the wind noise of the microphone.
OFF :
The CH1 and CH2 low frequencies are not cut.
CH1 : Only the low frequencies of the audio signal
input to the CH1 channel are cut.
CH2 : Only the low frequencies of the audio signal
input to the CH2 channel are cut.
CH1& CH2:The low frequencies are cut for both CH1
and CH2.
To select the sampling rate for digital PCM audio recording.
32K : Digital recording occurs with 12-bit, 32 kHz
sampling
48K : Digital recording occurs with 16-bit 48 kHz
sampling.
* The DV format offers recording tracks for up to 4
channel when recording using 12-bit, 32 kHz
sampling. The GY-DV500 records two of these tracks.
The GY-DV500 does not allow after-recording.
To select whether or not the front section recording level
control should be operative. The front section recording
level control only affects the audio signal recorded on CH1.
DISABLE :Use of the front section recording level
control is disabled.
ENABLE :Use of the front section recording level
control is enabled.
* The CH-1 recording level control on the side section
works regardless of the setting.LOCAL
BLINK
CAMERA
OFF
48K
ENABLE
12-1  VCR Setup Menu (Contd) 
						

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12. SETUP MENU
SYSTEM
TIME CODE
ON
SCREEN307:LONG PAUSE
TIME
LGPt
396: BATTERY TYPE
bAtt
398: SSF MODE
SSF
416: NON DROP/DROP
tcG
516: DISPLAY SELECT
dSP3MIN
30MIN
03
30
12V
13.2V
14.4V
12
13
14
OFF
CUE MODE
MARK MODE
oF
cU
nr
DROP
NON DROP
dF
nF
TC
CLOCK
tc
cL30MIN
12V
OFF
DROP
TC
GroupItemSetting
ContentsFactory
Value
Setting
Upper row: Viewfinder display
Lower row: Counter display indication
12-1  VCR Setup Menu (Contd)
To select the time (minutes) before the save mode (drum
head rotation stopped) is engaged when the record-
pause, still or stop condition continues.
3MIN : 3 minutes
30MIN : 30 minutes
* When used in a cold environment, the setting will be
3 minutes regardless of the setting.
To be set in accordance with the used battery back type.
12V : Choose this setting when using 12V battery
(12V DC Flat Shape type).
13.2V : Choose this setting when using 13.2V battery
(Anton-Bauer Trimpack 13, Propack 13,
Magnum 13, Compack 13).
14.4V : Choose this setting when using 14.4V battery
(Anton-Bauer Trimpack 14, Propack 14,
Magnum 14, Compack 14).
Selection of the S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) mode.
S.S.F. function:While recording, the time code data of a
desired recorded scene is stored in the units memory
when the TAKE button on the front section is pressed.
Settings cannot be changed during recording or SAVE
mode.
OFF : S.S.F. function is not available.
CUE MODE : Selects the CUE mode.
When the TAKE button is pressed, the
time code data of the scene recorded
at that point is stored in the memory.
MARK MODE : Selects the MARK mode.
When the TAKE button is pressed the
first time, the time code of this point is
stored as start point of the scene. When
the TAKE button is pressed the second
time, the time code of this point is stored
as ending point of the scene.
For details on the S.S.F. function, see page 60.
¥ When the VCR Setup Menu item No. 398 S.S.F. MODE
is set to CUE or MARK, the time code generatorÕs
running method is internally set to the REGEN mode.
Selection of the time code generators framing mode as
either drop or non-drop mode.
DROP : The internal time code generator runs in drop
mode. Choose this setting when emphasizing
the recorded time.
NON DROP: The internal time code generator runs in
non drop mode. Choose this setting when
emphasizing the frame number.
Selection of the appearance of the counter display when
the COUNTER switch is set to ÒTCÓ or ÒUBÓ.
TC : The time code is displayed.
CLOCK: The date/time is displayed.
Note:
¥ If this setting is neglected, the unitÕs display of
remaining of battery power and generation of
battery alarm will not work correctly.
¥ This setting is valid when battery pack is used. It
is invalid when a DC power supply is used. 
						

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12. SETUP MENU
12-2  Camera Menu Screen Flow
Camera Menu Screen Flow
As illustrated below, the Camera Menu is a menu screen comprising several layers. The first layer of the CAMERA MENU screen is
for choosing and setting the menus required in accordance with functions or purposes.
The unit also allows the contents of menu settings to be stored in three files (SCENE FILE A, B, OFF).
¥  SCENE FILE A, B ........... By performing the FILE STORE operation on the FILE MANAGE screen, the contents of menu
settings can be stored and retained in the unit. However, the SET UP menu contents are stored
even if the FILE STORE operation is not performed.
Use SCENE FILE A or B to store and retain the contents of menu settings that remain more or less
fixed.
¥  SCENE FILE OFF ........... Whenever you want to change the menu settings, use this SCENE FILE.
The menu setting contents are stored in the unit even if the FILE STORE operation is not performed.
When shooting, select the file with the menu settings to be used from among the three SCENE FILE files on the CAMERA MENU
screen.
-- - - - CAMERA MENU
Normal  screen
-
SCENE F I L E : A
VF D I SPLAY MENU
..
OP E R A T I ON ME N
P ROC E S S ME NU
F I L E MANAGE
SETUP MENUU.
..
..
...
EX I TES - - - ADVANCED PROC - - -S
SCENE F I L E A
COLOR MATR I X : ON
GAMMA : NO
..RMA L
S K I N COLOR ADJUST
P AGE B ACK
- - SK I N COLOR STAD J U - -
EXECUTE
: NORMA L SK I N COL DET .OR
SK I N COL RANGEOR
PAGE BACK--- SETUP---
H PHASE : 1 2 8
:128
:OFF SC PHASE
CAM M I C + 4 8 V
PAGE ACKB
--- PROCESS ---
SCENE F I L E A
MASTER BLACK : NORMAL
: NORMA L
: NORMA L
RMA L DETA I L
DT L . V / H BA L
DT L . FREQUENCY :
V RESOLUT I ON : NOF SK I N DT L DETECT : OF
ADVANCED PROCESS
--- FILE MANAGE ---
--- VF DISPLAY ---
SCENE F I L E A
F . NO D I SPLAY
D I SPLAY:ON
:ON
:OFF
-80% AUD I O
SAFETY ZONE
EC RTIME :REMAIN
Z EBRA : 7 0
PAGE B ACK
PAGE B ACK
PAGE B ACK
SCENE F I L E A
STORE F I LE : A
:OFF STORE
RESET F I L E
RESET
STORE OK? P AGE B ACK
--- OPERATION ---
SCENE F I L E A
SHUT TER : STEP
:NONE
:0dB
dB FAW
GA I N L
GA I N M : 9 d B
GA I N H : 1 8
:OFF SMOOTH TRANS
ERORR DLE MID