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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
6[CH-2 AUDIO IN] CH-2 audio input connector (XLR
3-pin)
Connect the external audio equipment or microphone to
this connector. Set the CH-2 AUDIO IN LINE/MIC select
switch 
9 according to the connected equipment.
The audio signal input through this connector is recorded
on the CH-2 audio channel. To record the audio of this
connector, set the CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch 
8 on page
14 to REAR.
7Back tally lamp
This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500 enters the record...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Remaining Tape Time  Display
This display shows the remaining tape time (minutes/seconds)
in record and play modes.
¥ Example: 30 minutes of remaining tape.
¥ This indicator blinks when remaining tape time is equivalent
to less than 2 minutes.
* An alarm sounds as a warning when remaining tape time is
equivalent to less than 2 minutes in the record mode
¥ The following display appears when no videocassette is
loaded or during the calculation of remaining tape...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
7IRIS mode switch
A: Activates the auto iris feature.
M: Allows manual iris control.
8Momentary auto iris button
When the IRIS MODE switch 
7 is at M, pushing this button
activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only.
9[S] IRIS speed adjusting control
For adjusting the iris operation speed.
0FILTER thread
Protect the lens with a clear filter or UV filter by screwing
the filter onto the thread inside the lens hood from the front.
Other filters can be...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
1Stopper screw
This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the
camera.
2Mounting guide
To attach on the camera.
3Connector
Connect to the camera.
4[CONT] contrast adjustment
To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image.
5[BRIGHT] brightness adjustment
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
6[TALLY] switch
Set this switch to OFF to prevent the tally light 
7 from turning
on and informing people that they are being recorded.
However, the REC indicator...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
BATT ALARMREC
BATT 
LampREC/ALARM 
Lamp
ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
I
SD
BACCU
M909 -FOCUS
G
F
I
F5.6
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
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8 7
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0A B 1
2
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6SCENE F I L E
WH I T E B A L AA
FILTER
SHUTTER 1/103.2K
00
GA I N 6 d B
I R I S L E V E L NORMA L
I R I S D E T E C T NORMA L
FU L L AUTO OF F
REC T I ME < 6 0ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
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B
SD
ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
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F5.6
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
c Status 1
In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen, this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining tape,
voltage and lens F-number.
2-9  Indications in Viewfinder (Contd)
Indication Indication Contents
SCENE FILE A, B, OFF
WHITE BAL A, B, PRESET, FAW
FILTER 3.2K, 5.6K, 5.6K+ND
SHUTTER OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/60.1 to 1/2084.6 (in VARIABLE mode),
EEI (in ALC mode)
GAIN -3dB, 0dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 18dB, LOLUX,...

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Alarm message display 
ACCU - FOCUS
G
F
I
F5.6
STBY 4V2 1. 

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
OFF  ZONE 1 ZONE 3ZONE 2
-- - - - CAMERA MENU -
SCENE F I L E : A
VF D I SPLAY MENU
OP E R A T I ON ME NU
P ROC E S S ME NU
F I L E MANAGE
SETUP MENU
EX I T
AUTO WH AITE
OP E R A T I ON
SHUT T ER 1 / 1 0 0 0
n Safety Zone
Three types of safety zone items can be displayed in the viewfinder. Select the required one with the SAFETY ZONE item on the
VF DISPLAY menu screen.
n Setting the Screen Display
n Auto White Balance Display
n Shutter Speed Display
Screen used...

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
For information on connection with the individual attachments, refer to the page explaining the respective connection methods.
3-1  Basic System
VC-710 (
5m)
(
NB-G1 BATTERY CHARGER) AC POWER ADAPTER
AA-P250 EARPHONE
VIDEO LIGHT(ANTON BAUER. PROTEC)
SHOULDER BELTVIEWFINDER
VF-P400
VF HOLDER
TP-P300
TP-P205DOLLYTRIPOD BASE
KA-510
NB-G1 (
4PACK)
 BATTERY CHARGER(AC POWER ADAPTER)
AA-G10(B) BATTERY
NP-1B TYPE
BATTERY
NP-1B TYPEBATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY
NB-G1...
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