Main Features

This unit is a DV video system format camcorder.

Videocassettes marked with the symbol or symbol can be used.

The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-DV5000) are recorded or played back on this camcorder.

●The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed.

●Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors.

●This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible.

●Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape.

●Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly.

●Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders.

●JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette.

●Built-in compatible mechanism for use of both standard-size DV videocassettes and mini-size DV videocassettes Recording/playback can be made to/from Standard DV, Mini DV and DVCAM cassettes in DV format.

Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible.

DVCAM is a registered trademark of SONY Corporation.

●Compact, lightweight design

Employment of aluminum die cast has resulted in an operation-condition weight as low as approximately 5.5 kg including lens, viewfinder, battery, and cassette.

●DV high-quality digital format

The 4:2:0, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital processing ensures recording and playback with high picture quality.

●High sound quality based on PCM audio

Two types of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling and 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling, ensure high-quality digital audio.

●Time code reader/generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record EBU time code and user’s bits.

●Built-in 2.5" colour LCD display

In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.

●Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking

The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in the unit.

●Recording check function for convenient recording review and edit search function.

●Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-quality picture

1/2" 3-CCD with 440,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of DV high-quality picture.

●Super sensitivity F13, 2000 lux

2000 lux standard sensitivity increased to F13 while high S/ N is retained. Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination eliminating the need for extra illumination.

●LOLUX for 0.2 lux (F1.4) illumination

Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +36 dB gain. This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumination.

The gain up value can be selected in the menu.

●Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit

Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in backlit conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame. Switch provided for selecting over or under level.

●Safety Zone indication in viewfinder

Two types of safety zone indicator functions provided.

●Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder

●Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function

Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter operations, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

●Colour temperature conversion filters for 3200K, 5600K, 5600K + 1/8ND, 5600 + 1/64ND provided.

●Variable scan shutter

Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than PAL, such as computer monitor screens.

Copes with the range from 50.1 Hz to 2067.8 Hz.

●DV (i. LINK) connector

DV connector (4-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with DV connector, such as a non-linear editing system.

●1/2" bayonet type lens

●Camera output, VCR playback output (composite/YC) possible

●Built-in colour bar (EBU type)

●Superior operability with shutter speed and menus selected by dial.

●Connection to network possible (when the optional Network Pack KA-DV5000 is attached)

Video and audio streaming data can be transmitted through a LAN card and recorded on memory cards.

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