JVC GY-DV300, GY-DV301 Preparations for Operation Cassette Loading, Loading the Cassette

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Cassette Loading

Tape window

Erasure-prevention

switch Cassette holder

EJECT

W

VOLUME

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EJECT switch

Cassette cover Videocassette

Loading the Cassette

Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.

To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing accidental erasure to the “REC” side.

Remove any the tape slack before loading. 1. Slide the EJECT switch on the top section of

the GY-DV300 and then open the cassette

cover.

2. Insert a videocassette into the cassette slot. With the window in the cassette facing outward and the erasure-prevention switch up, push down on the center section of the cassette back, ensuring that the cassette is inserted straight

and all the way.

3. Slowly push the “PUSH HERE” section on the cassette holder with a finger until a click is heard. Confirm that the cassette holder does

not come up when you remove your finger.

4. Gently close the cassette cover by pushing it in all the way.

When the power is turned on, the condition varies as shown in the following table.

MODE

Erasure-Prevention Switch Position

 

 

 

Switch

REC

 

SAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAM A

Recording-

 

STOP mode. REC

or

standby mode

INHIBIT displayed on

the LCD screen and

CAM B

 

 

 

 

the viewfinder screen.

 

 

 

 

VTR

 

STOP mode

 

 

 

 

*After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 11 seconds before the unit can start recording or before it enters the STOP mode.

Unloading the Cassette

1. In the recording-standby or STOP mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and then fully open the cassette cover.

Tape ejection starts. It takes a few seconds before the cassette is ejected.

2.Take out the videocassette.

3.Close the cassette cover.

CAUTION:

Do not slide the EJECT switch during record- ing. If the EJECT switch is slid during recording, the tape is ejected.

Do not leave the unit for a long period with the cassette cover open. Dirt or other foreign objects may enter the unit and cause malfunction.

When the cassette tape is inserted, press the “PUSH HERE” section on the cassette holder to lock the cassette holder properly.Then close the cassette cover.

Refrain from repeatedly raising and lowering the cassette holder when the cassette holder is not completely locked. The tape could become slack as a result of the operation.

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Contents GY-DV300 GY-DV301 These instructions are for the GY-DV300E and GY-DV301E Port Cable LenghtThis unit should be used with 7V DC only RemarqueAbout the LP Mode Main Features Contents Precautions for Proper Use Supply voltagePrecautions for Proper Use Cont’d Periodical Maintenance Routine and Periodical MaintenanceHead Cleaning Head Cleaning RequiredVideocassette to be Used Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeTo record on the tape, slide the switch to REC Switch Smear and Blooming Characteristic CCD PhenomenaCondensation Moire or AliasingFocus Focus switch ND. Filter ND-filter switchIris Iris adjustment dial Focus ring Manual focus ringLCD door lock release button Viewfinder diopter adjustment knobLCD door ViewfinderIndicators and Connectors Rear Section Menu Menu button CH-1/CH-2 Audio CH-1/CH-2 audio input selector switchMIC 2 The sound from the MIC 2 input connector is input Select dialAW White balance/Stop button Indicators and Connectors Rear Section cont’dBAR Colour bar/Playback & still button MemoBuilt-in speaker REV REVERSE/REW buttonLCD monitor screen Earphone Earphone jack Indicators and Connectors Left Side SectionCH-1/CH-2 Line OUT CH-1/CH-2 audio output connector RCA Microphone holder attachment base DV DV connectorCassette cover ` MIC 2 Microphone 2 input connector XLR- 3P Indicators and Connectors Front SectionMIC 1 Microphone 1 input connector XLR- 3P \ Built-in microphone Built-in monaural microphoneEject Eject switch Indicators and Connectors Top SectionZOOM/Playback sound level adjustment lever Zoom Zoom lever Status Screens Normal display in the shooting modeBattery symbol Tape runs, the indication appears Indication may not appear when a new tape is loaded, afterTape Remain item on the Display 2/2 menu screen Remaining tape time indication appearsContents Indications on LCD Screen and Viewfinder Screen Cont’dStop StbyREC EjectVertically inverted display indications in the shooting mode VTR playback mode status indications Display 2/2 menu screen Recording/playbackVTR mode indication Indicates status of VTR operation STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT, STBY, FWD, REV, BsrhSet Condition Contents of Indication  Event Indications Alarm indications  Menu Setting Screen  Auto White Balance IndicationPreparations Basic System AC Operation Preparations Power Supply Preparation Set the Power switch on the GY-DV300 to OFF DC InputCharging the Battery Pack Preparations Power Supply Preparation cont’dBattery Pack Operation Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-DV300Operating Time with Battery Pack Battery Pack Operation Cont’dRemaining Battery Power Indication Microphone holder attachment base Preparations Attaching the Microphone optionalMIC Screw Hole Knob Microphone holder Attachment screwVTR Turning the Power OFFPower switch Mode switch Viewfinder screenUnloading the Cassette Preparations for Operation Cassette LoadingLoading the Cassette  Adjusting the LCD Screen Preparations for Operation LCD Screen Adjustment Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD Screen  Viewing the LCD Screen Diopter Adjustment Preparations for Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Viewfinder  Adjustment of the Viewfinder ImagePreparations for Operation Recording the Date and Time Setting, DisplayingSetting the Date and Time Gain Shutter MenuPreparations for Operation the Date and Time cont’d Setting, Displaying and RecordingClock Adjust Time Hour, min, secOr the viewfinder screen Displaying the Time and Date on the ScreenRecording the Date and Time Data  Display of date and time in the various operation modesPreparations for Operation Charging the Built-in Battery  How to chargePreparations for Operation Recording the Time Code Presetting the Time CodeTC Preset screen ButtonRecording the Time Code Preparations for Operation the Time Code cont’dDisplaying the Time Code on the Screen  Display of the time code in the various operation modesCAM-A VTR Gain Shutter Menu Shooting Mode Auto/Manual SelectionAbout the Auto and Manual Shooting Modes ManualMode switch Menu button Select dial Shooting Mode Auto/Manual Selection cont’dHow to Select Either Manual or Auto Shooting Mode Mode CAM-BSelect the input signal to the CH-1, CH-2 audio channels Audio Input Signal SelectionConnector should be used Microphone connected to the MIC 1 inputAudio Input Signal Selection cont’d Earphone jack  The volume of the monitored sound cannot be adjustedAudio Monitor Selection MonitorFocus Switch Focus Adjustment Focus Mode SelectionFocus switch Focus ringHandle Zoom lever SHOOTINGAngle of View Zoom In/Zoom OutZooming Menu Screen Settings Opening the System menu screenMIC1 Input SEL Audio ModeREC Mode Wind CUT MIC1Menu Screen Settings cont’d Shooting Basic Recording Operation Zoom lever  Adjusting the focusShooting Basic Recording Operation cont’d  To advance the tape in forward direction Shooting Viewing the Recorded Scene Edit SearchScreen indication during edit search  To rewind the tape in reverse directionShooting If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode Protection mode is engagedBAR button Color bar signal of the built-in signal generatorShooting Recording the Color Bar Shutter Speed EEI  Engage the recording-standby modeGain Iris Auto irisManual Adjustments Manual Focus Adjustment OperationPush Auto Focus button Manual Adjustments Manual Focus Adjustment Cont’dMomentarily Using Auto Focus About Auto FocusManual Adjustments Using ND Filter Filter indicationObtaining Natural Tint Manual Adjustments White BalanceEngaging the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode Menu button AW buttonPress the AW button Manual White Balance AdjustmentError indication area During operationAdjustment Manual Adjustments Manual Iris AdjustmentEngaging the Manual Iris Adjustment Mode Manual irisAdjustment in the auto iris mode Manual Iris AdjustmentMomentarily Using the Auto Iris Mode Manual Adjustments Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Step or Variable Manual shutter speed mode indicatorAdjusting the Shutter Speed Manually Shooting a Computer DisplayManual gain mode indicator Manual Adjustments Manual Gain AdjustmentEngaging the Manual Gain Adjustment Mode Lolux indicatorIndication of set gain value Adjusting the Gain ManuallyGain button Select dial About the Lolux mode Manual Adjustments Manual Gain Adjustment cont’dEngaging the Lolux Mode with the Gain Button Lolux mode indicatorDisplaying Zebra Patterns Manual Adjustments for AdjustmentSetting Zebra Display OFFEngaging the Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment Mode Manual Adjustment of the AudioManual Adjustments Recording Level CH1 Audio LevelWind CUT MIC1 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level ManuallyReducing the Wind Noise of the Microphone Wind CUT MIC2Manual Adjustments Shake Compensation Function Camera menu screenItems for setting Adjusting the QualityManual Adjustments Camera Image  For details on the items, see Camera Menu Screen onFWD Playback ProcedurePlayback Playback of Tape Search Fast-Forward Playback/Rewind Playback Blank SearchFast-Forward, Rewind h Zoom lever Playback audio volume Playback Adjusting the Playback Sound VolumeAudio OUT connector  Confirm that the Mode switch is set to VTR SettingSetting Playback Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel SoundVC-VDV206 4P-6P GY-DV300 cannot be used as the recording componentDV cable VC-VDV204 4P-4P B Y DV Manual Screen for presetting time codeScreen for setting date and time ModeSystem menu screen GY-DV301 only Display 2/2 menu screenCursor Indicates position of Mode switch Menu Screen Setting Menu ScreensMenu Mode Button CAM-BSet value Menu Screen Contents of Menu Screens System Menu Screen Shooting mode  System 1/2 screen Set Value ContentsMenu Screen Contents of Menu Screens cont’d VF+LCD OFF System Menu Screens VTR Playback modeNET Remote OFF Display Menu Screen  Display 1/2 Menu Screen Set Value Contents Display 2/2 Menu Screen Set Value Contents Display Menu Screen cont’d Camera Menu Screen Auto Knee functionCamera Menu Screen Cont’d Operation Menu Screen CLOCK/TC Menu Screen VTR Menu ScreenTroubleshooting Alarm Indications and Actions Improper operation and notices Indication Condition RemedyIndication Condition Blinking Condition Remaining Battery/Tape Tally lamp Troubleshooting In Case of Difficulty Symptoms Troubles, Checks and Remedial ActionsOr CAM-B. GY-DV301 only Is the Mode switch set to VTR?Playback button is pressed Others Displaying the Hour Meter Display Button ModeSet the Power switch to on Set the Mode switch to VTR MenuOthers If dirt penetrates into the interior of viewfinder  Earphone cable Others Installing the ferrite core DC cable  Y/C cableOthers Specifications  Optional Accessories Others Specifications cont’d Accessories  General109  External Dimensions unit mm130

GY-DV301, GY-DV300 specifications

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