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7) Finally, connect a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire
cable from the 6-pin FireWire port on DR-
DV5000 marked “DV I/O” to the 4-pin
FireWire port on the rear of the camcorder
marked “DV”.
This final step is necessary on all JVC GY-
DV500, -550 and -700 series camcorders,
but may not be necessary on certain JVC
GY-DV5000 series camcorders. On certain
models, DV input/output is done via the 52-
pin connector between camcorder and DR-
DV5000. Check with JVC for information on
different models. A flexible wire clamp
located on the DR-DV5000 base provides
strain relief for the cable.
INSERTING AND REMOVINGFIRESTORE FSHDD-1 FIREWIREDRIVES The best way to get to know the FireStore
FSHDD-1 FireWire HDD is by studying
the supplied manual. The manual provides
detailed instructions and illustrations.
INSERTING THEHDD: Insert the drive into
the slot on top of the DR-DV5000 unit. Ensure
that the power switch on the bottom side of
the drive is set to “On” before inserting. The
drive will only insert one way and features a
“key” on one side to prevent incorrect
insertion. Press down on the drive handle
firmly until the handle meets the top of DR-
DV5000. If power is on, you will observe the
power LED light up green.
REMOVINGTHE HDD: Slide the HDD
release latch on the DR-DV5000 top plate
toward the battery system. Once slid as far as
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