JVC GY-DV500 instruction manual Camera Setting Section

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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

2-2 Right Side Section

2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section]

[Camera Setting Section]

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OPERATE/WARNING

 

RESET

 

MONITOR

FILTER

SELECT

1 3200k

ALARM

25600k

35600k+ND

SHUTTER

STATUS

MONITOR

MENU

 

 

 

 

CH-1 AUDIO CH-2

 

 

LEVEL

AUTO IRIS

FULL AUTO BLACK

LOLUX

8[AUTO IRIS] Auto iris level switch

This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the condition in which the camera is used.

BACK. L : Under back light (Opens the iris about 1 step from the standard level.)

NORMAL: Normal condition

SPOT. L : Under spotlight (Closes the iris about 1 step from the standard level.)

See "SWITCH FUNCTIONS" on page 83.

9 [GAIN] switch

@[WHT.BAL] White balance switch

Three white balance modes are selectable with this switch.

B: If white balance is performed with the switch in this position, it will be

memorised into B.

A: If white balance is performed with the switch in this position, it will be

memorised into A.

PRST (PRESET) : A non-erasable white balance setting at 3200K.

• FAW (Full-time Auto White) mode can be set to A, B or

PRESET with the OPERATION MENU (see page 73).

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BACK L

 

STRETCH

NORMAL

 

NORMAL

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SPOT L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

L

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

H

OUTPUT

BAL

 

VTR

GAIN

WHT.

 

 

 

Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is

insufficient illumination on the subject. The boosting

level differs depending on the switch position as follows:

(Factory presets)

L : 0 dB (no boosting is applied)

In the FAW mode, video color temperatures are constantly

sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper white

balance.

# [NG] button

A

NG

B

C

D

1[ALARM] Volume control

Turn to adjust the volume of the alarm tone that is output from the monitoring loudspeaker or earphone in case of a warning or other abnormal condition occurring with the GY- DV500.

Turn this control anticlockwise to reduce the volume. Setting this control to the minimum position mutes the alarm tone.

2[MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control

Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. The audio is muted when this control is set to the minimum position.

3[STATUS] Status/menu button

Pressing this button in the normal screen mode (condition when menu is not shown) displays a status screen in the

viewfinder. The displayed status mode changes each time the button is pressed.

See "Status Screens" on page 25.

Pressing this button for more than 1 second in the normal screen mode displays the Camera Menu screen in the viewfinder. Pressing this button while the menu screen is displayed in the viewfinder makes the menu screen disappear.

See “How to Select from the Camera Menu” on page 71.

4[SHUTTER/MENU] dial

POWER

ONOFF

5[LOLUX] LOLUX On/Off button

This button toggles the LOLUX mode on and off.

LOLUX gain gives extremely low light level sensitivity for special applications. This will result in an increase of 33 dB (approximately 45 times) in the LOLUX mode.

LOLUX operation takes priority over normal gain setting.

If the unit is placed in the LOLUX mode when it is in full auto shooting mode, the auto level control (ALC) (one of the full auto shooting functions) will be made inactive, so that the LOLUX mode is given preference (FAW still

remains active).

See "GAIN BOOST UNDER LOLUX CONDITION" on page 82.

6[BLACK] Black stretch/black compression switch

Switches the gain for the dark section of the image.

Set to an appropriate position depending on the video signal to be shot.

STRETCH : By stretching the signal only for the dark section, contrast in the dark portion of the image is enhanced.

NORMAL : Standard mode.

COMPRESS : When an entire image is relatively light and the contrast is low, the gain of the dark section is compressed to increase the contrast.

M : 9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the original)

H : 18 dB (boosted to approximately 8 times the original)

• The boosting level for each switch position can be

changed with the OPERATION menu screen. (See page 73.)

The more the boosting level is increased, the more the resulting image will be noisy.

0[VTR SAVE/STBY] switch

Used to select the status of the GY-DV500 when the power is turned ON and a videocassette is loaded. STBY: The GY-DV500 is in the standby mode.

When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode.

SAVE: The GY-DV500 is in the save mode.

The status of the GY-DV500 is displayed on the Status screen 1 in the viewfinder.

! [OUTPUT] Color bar/Camera/Auto knee switch

This switch is used to select the output signal. When

the video signal from the shooting camera is selected,

the auto knee function is available.

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:

Outputs the video signal from the shooting

camera. In this mode, the auto knee function is

available.

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:

Outputs the video signal from the shooting

camera. In this mode, the auto knee function is

not available.

BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. In this mode, the

auto knee function is not available. Set to this

position when adjusting the video monitor or

when recording the color bar signal.

AUTO KNEE function

When shooting a foreground subject, such as a human

Pressing this button while recording or in the record-pause

mode deletes the S.S.F. data stored in the memory of the

GY-DV500 with the S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) function.

This function is only valid in the MARK mode.

See "S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) Function" on page 60.

$[POWER] switch

Turn the power ON and OFF with this switch.

When this switch set to ON while a videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 status differs depending on the setting of the VTR (SAVE/STBY) switch 0.

Pressing this dial once in the normal screen mode (condition when menu is not shown) displays the shutter speed for approximately 5 seconds. When this dial is turned upwards while the shutter speed is displayed, the shutter speed becomes slower. When turned downwards, the shutter speed becomes faster. The selected shutter speed is memorised for each file. To return the memorised shutter speed to the factory preset, press the dial one more time while the shutter speed is displayed.

When this dial is turned upwards or downwards while the menu screen is displayed, the cursor (>) also moves upwards or downwards to allow selection of items in the menu. To change the setting value of the item, press this dial. When the setting value starts blinking, turn this dial upwards or downwards to change the setting.

See "How to Select Camera Menus" on page 71.

7[FULL AUTO] Full auto shooting ON/OFF button and indicator

This switch toggles the full auto shooting function on and off.

The indicator lights when in the full auto mode.

Full auto shooting combines the auto iris, auto level control (ALC) to automatically adjust the video signal level and the white balance to their optimum levels.

The iris is placed in automatic mode even if the iris mode switch of the lens is in manual.

The gain will vary continuously to the maximum of +12 dB. The shutter speed will vary continuously to the minimum of 1/240 of a second.

See "Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function" on page 83.

being, etc., with a high-brightness background, if the

brightness level is set for the foreground subject, the

background image will be blurred with white. In such a

case, a clearer background is obtained when the auto

knee function is used.

It is effective especially in the following cases:

When shooting a human being indoors with a view

 

to the landscape out through a window.

When shooting a human being in the shade on a

 

fine day.

When shooting a high-contrast scene.

CAUTION:

If a fast moving high-brightness section like a car in sunlight is shot, the auto knee function may change the brightness of the entire image along with the motion of the object. In this case, set the auto knee function to OFF.

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For servicing

Even during FAS operation, the priority setting for the audio recording level is “CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT”.

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Contents Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Precautions when writing S.S.F. dataFor Customer Use Varoitus InformationRemarque Varning10. S.S.F. Super Scene Finder Function Main FeaturesPrecautions for Proper Use Main Unit ConfigurationIntroduction Condensation Routine and Periodical MaintenanceBattery Pack to be Used Characteristic CCD PhenomenaFront Section Cont’d Front SectionCamera Setting Section Right Side Section Contd Audio Setting SectionVCR Setup Block Time Code Generator setting switchesVCR Display Section Top Section Left Side SectionRear Section Contd Rear SectionCounter Display Contents VF-P115B Lens optional1.5-Inch Viewfinder optional S14 x 7.3B12 Viewfinder Screen Display  Warning LED Indicators Inside the ViewfinderIndications in Viewfinder Indications in Viewfinder ContdIndication Indication Contents  Alarm Message Display Auto White Balance Display  Safety Zone Setting the Screen Display Basic SystemAttaching the Viewfinder Attaching the Zoom Lens optionalAttaching the Microphone provided Attaching the Microphone optional How to Remove Lithium Batteries Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium BatteriesLithium battery CR2032  How to Install the Lithium BatteryAttaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Power SupplyBattery Pack Operation Contd Battery Pack OperationUsing an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack Remaining Battery Power DisplayAttaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack Precautions for the Battery PackLoading the Cassette Turning the Power onPreparations Cassette Loading and UnloadingFilter Setting the Date and TimeCamera Settings Power onBack Focus Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentExternal Monitor Adjustment Switch Settings of the VCR Section White Balance AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment Recording Level Adjustment Audio Input Signal SelectionMonitoring Audio during Recording Shooting OperationBasic Recording Operation About the Quick REC Mode VCR Save ModeIf Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby Mode Recording from the Save modePlayback Procedure Playback ModeOperation Displaying Time Code Presetting and Recording of Time CodeTime Code Operation Fast-Forward, RewindSetting Time Code Presetting Procedure for U-verPresetting Users BIT Data Time Code Presetting Procedure for E-verCUE  Mark ModeReproducing Time Codes Explanation of the S.S.F. FunctionMark Mode How to Use the S.S.F. FunctionResetting S.S.F. Data CUE ModeOutputting S.S.F. Data Using External ComponentsConnecting a Video Component with DV Connector Writing S.S.F. Data to TapeVCR Setup Menu Configuration Setup MenuConnecting a PC VCR Setup MenuDisplaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus VCR Setup Menu ContdVCR Setup Menu Contents Time Code Setting Factory Group Value ContentsCamera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen FlowVF Display Screen How to Select from the Camera MenuProcess Screen Operation ScreenStorage Operation Skin Color Adjust ScreenAdvanced Process Screen File Manage ScreenResetting of Camera Menu Setting Values Setup ScreenReset Operation Zebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment Features of the Camera SectionIris Brightness Adjustment Adjustment of Lens Iris Outline Gain Sensitivity AdjustmentGain Switching Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer MonitorFull Auto Shooting FAS Function Switch Setup According to Illumination and SubjectHow to Use Skin Detail Switch Functions Using the Skin Detail Function How to Use Skin Detail Cont’dTroubleshooting Alarm IndicationsAlarm Indications Contd Troubleshooting ContdAlarm Tone Display GY-DV500 Operation Troubles with Error Code OutputsError Code Error Details GY-DV500 Operation Remedy Dew condensation indicatorSymptoms Remedy Troubles Without Error Code OutputsHour Meter Display Specifications Contd SpecificationsExternal Dimensions unit mm