JVC GY-DV500 Shooting Operation, Monitoring Audio during Recording, Basic Recording Operation

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

7. SHOOTING OPERATION

6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording

						OPERATE/WARNING
							LIGHT
						RESET
						MONITOR	COUNTER
		FILTER				SELECT
	1 3200k				ALARM
	2	5600k
	3 5600k+ND
	SHUTTER		STATUS		MONITOR
	MENU
						CH-1 AUDIO CH-2
						LEVEL
	VTR		GAIN	OUTPUT	WHT.BAL
			NG	POWER
				ON	OFF
							EARPHONE
							jack
ALARM	MONITOR					MONITOR SELECT
control	control					switch
						Monitoring
						loudspeaker

The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring loudspeaker or earphone.

•The monitoring audio is not output from the loudspeaker while the EARPHONE jack is in use.

•Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR SELECT switch.

CH-1 : The sound input to the CH-1 channel is output.

MIX : The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is output mixed.

CH-2 : The sound input to the CH-2 channel is output.

•The MONITOR volume control adjusts the monitoring volume.

•The loudspeaker or earphone outputs an alarm tone in the case of an abnormal condition occurring in the unit.

An alarm tone is also output when the tape end is reached or when the battery is running down. The alarm tone volume can be adjusted with the ALARM control. For details on the alarm tone, see page 87.

*Do not increase the audio monitoring volume excessively; otherwise howling with the camera microphone may occur.

7-1 Basic Recording Operation

1. “DEW”

	CH 1						OVER		AUTO OFF		DEW
		40 30		20		10	0 dB		SERVO RF		L i
	CH 2						OVER
	32k	48k					PB		NDF	HOLD
3.	AUD LOCK	SP
	MENU					H		M	S		F
EJECT	Eject switch
5.
		FILTER
						ALARM
						MONITOR
			GAIN	OUTPUT	WHT.BAL
		VTR
		NG		POWER
SKIN	AUTO		2.				4.
OFF ZEBRA
AREA	WHITE
	ACCU
	FOCUS
VTR AUDIO	TAKE
LEVEL CH-1
								E	B
						L	MA	NO EN	AT
				Y			C	FKO	SR
6.				BT		M	SR	FOTU	P
				SE		H	BA	A	WHT.BAL
			VTR
				S
				VA			OUTPUT
						GAIN
						NG	POWER
							ON		OFF

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1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

Power is supplied to the unit.

Check that the condensation indicator "DEW" does not appear on the display. If it is lit, wait until the indicator goes out.

2. Set the VTR switch to the STBY position.

Even when the VTR switch is set to the "SAVE" position, pressing the VTR trigger button will start recording. However, in this case, it is necessary to wait a short time until the recording actually starts.

For details on the VCR SAVE mode, see page 52.

3. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover.

•Ensure that the switch on the back of the videocassette is set to REC and insert the cassette correctly.

When the cassette is inserted, the tape is loaded and the unit enters the record-pause mode.

•Slowly close the cassette cover.

•Use a videocassette marked MiniDV.

•If the cassette cover is not closed, the GY-DV500 will remain inoperative.

•At the loading time and power switch set to on time, the built-in head cleaner will emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate a malfunction.

•After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 8 seconds before the unit is ready for recording.

4.Set the switches as required.

• GAIN : Sensitivity suitable for the subject

•OUTPUT : "CAM/AUTO KNEE ON"

•WHT-BAL : "A" or "B"

•Set the IRIS switch of the lens to "A".

5.Select the FILTER according to the lighting condition. Position 1 (3200K) : For shooting indoors or outdoors when

illumination is not sufficient

Position 2 (5600K) : For shooting outdoors Position 3 (5600K + ND):

For shooting outdoors under a clear sky.

6. Adjust the white balance.

☞ See "White Balance Adjustment" on page 45.

7.Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view and focus with the zoom lever and the focusing ring.

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MACRO

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