JVC DV Camcorder GY-DV500 Instructions
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21 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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22 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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23 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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24 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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25 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 STBY 4V2 1.
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26 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 1 72 3 4 5 6 C 8 7 9 0A B 1 2 3 4 5 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 I B SD ACCU - FOCUS G F I F5.6 STBY 4V2 1.
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27 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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28 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Alarm message display ACCU - FOCUS G F I F5.6 STBY 4V2 1.
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29 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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30 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...