2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
[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.
i [GAIN] switch
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)
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. («s- See
page 73.)
The more the boosting level is increased, the more the
resulting image will be noisy.
[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] Colour 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 colour 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 colour bar signal.
AUTO KNEE function
When shooting a foreground subject, such as a human
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.
[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).
In the FAW mode, video colour temperatures are
constantly sampled for automatic adjustment to a proper
white balance.
[NG] button
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 <E>.
E-13
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.