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GY-DV500
SC96874 : U-ver.
SC96875 : E-ver.
DV CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.
This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.
For Customer Use :
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. GY-DV500
Serial No.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
TIME CODE
OPERATION
S.S.F. (Super Scene
Finder)
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
Precautions For Use of the DV Connector
Be sure to follow the procedure outlined below when connecting.
1.
Turn ON the GY-DV500 and the equipment to be connected.
2.
Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT.
3.
Insert the videocassette.
4.
Connect the DV cable.
(If the procedure is performed in incorrect order, noise may appear in the recording and playback picture and the
sound may fall out. If this occurs, disconnect the DV cable and then connect it again following steps
1
to
4
of the
above procedure.)
When recording the GY-DV500 playback picture using another component with DV
connector, such as a non-linear editing controller, be sure to set the VCR Setup
Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT to IEEE1394.
(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to CAMERA, be sure to perform steps
1
to
4
of the above procedure.)
When making a backup recording on another component via the DV connector while
recording with the GY-DV500, be sure to set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT to CAMERA.
(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to IEEE1394, be sure to perform steps
1
to
4
of the above procedure.)
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Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape
Adhere to the following precautions when using the head cleaning tape.
1. The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode. (The tape stops automatically and
then the unit enters the SAVE MODE. However, the display back light is not turned off.)
Press the PLAY button after the cleaning tape is fully loaded.
2. Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for each cleaning.
3. The cleaning tape can be used four times.
One time: One tape transport from the start of the rewound tape to the end of the tape.
Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head cleaning.
Operating Low temperature Room temperature High temperature
environment 0˚C to 10˚C 10˚C to 35˚C 35˚C to 40˚C
Yardstick for use 1 to 2 times 1 to 2 times 1 to 2 times
of cleaning tape every 5 hours every 20 to 30 hours every 5 hours
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment (10% RH to 30% RH), head cleaning should be
conducted at intervals half of those given in the above chart.
Note 2) When an ME80 tape is used immediately after head cleaning, the VTR warning (head)
indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape run as the indicator will turn off after the
tape has run for a while.
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature (10˚C to 35˚C).
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This instructions attached to service
manual is different from that which is
provided the GY-DV500.
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.