JVC GY-DV500 Camcorder User Manual


 
CONTENTS
5.
PREPARATIONS
MAIN FEATURES.........................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
Main Unit Configuration..............................................
Precautions for Proper Use
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Routine and Periodical Maintenance
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Videocassette to be Used ..........................................
Battery Pack to be Used
............................................
Condensation.............................................................
Characteristic CCD Phenomena................................
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
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2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
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2-9
Front Section ............................................................
Right
Side
Section....................................................
Left Side Section......................................................
Top Section
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Rear Section
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Counter Display Contents ........................................
Lens (optional)
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1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional)
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Indications in Viewfinder ..........................................
•Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder.......
Viewfinder Screen Display .....................................
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5-1
5-2
5-3
Turning the Power ON ..............................................
Cassette Loading and Unloading .............................
Setting the Date and Time........................................
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SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE
SHOOTING
6.
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-7
6-8
6-9
Camera Settings
......................................................
Viewfinder Adjustment.............................................
External Monitor Adjustment....................................
Back Focus Adjustment............................................
White Balance Adjustment.......................................
White Balance Adjustment.....................................
Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW).....................
Switch Settings of the VCR Section .........................
Audio Input Signal Selection
....................................
Recording Level Adjustment ....................................
Monitorinq Audio dunnq Recording..........................
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7. SHOOTING OPERATION
7-1
7-2
7-3
Basic Recording Operation ......................................
VCR Save Mode.......................................................
If Unit is Left in Record-Pause (Standby) Mode .......
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7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode
(Recording Check
Function)
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BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
3.
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
Basic System ...........................................................
Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional).........................
Attaching the Viewfinder...........................................
Attaching the Microphone (provided)
.......................
Attaching the Microphone (optional) ........................
Attaching the Tripod Base (provided) .......................
Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries ..
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8. PLAYBACK MODE
8-1
8-2
8-3
Playback Procedure
.................................................
Fast-Forward, Rewind
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Search......................................................................
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9. TIME CODE OPERATION
DOWFR •SIIPPIY
4.
4-1
4-2
AC Operation ...........................................................
Battery Pack Operation ............. ..............................
Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack.............
Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack
......................
Remaining Battery Power Display/Precautions for
the Battery Pack.....................................................
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9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
Displaying Time Code ..............................................
Presetting and Recording of Time Code ..................
•Time Code Presetting Procedure...........................
Presetting User's Bit Data......................................
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time
Codes Recorded on Tape ........................................
Reproducing Time Codes.........................................
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10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
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10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
Explanation of the S.S.F. Function ...........................
How to Use the S.S.F. Function................................
Deleting
S.S.F.
Data
.................................................
Resetting S.S.F. Data
...............................................
Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape
.......................................
Outputting S.S.F. Data..............................................
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