1. INTRODUCTION
The GY-DV500 configuration is as shown below.

CAUTION :

• The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of
the unit. Therefore, after mounting, make sure that these parts are engaged properly.
• When moving the GY-DV500 mounted on a tripod, any impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit to
become detached and to drop from the tripod. Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before transporting it.
• Supply voltage
Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15V DC. If
the power voltage is too low, abnormal colour and increased
noise may occur. Do not exceed 15 V DC in any case, or the
unit could be damaged.
• Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature range
of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% to 80%. Using
the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable
ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on
the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots
may be generated. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long
time, the storage temperatures should be -20°C to 60°C.
• Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism,
for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor,
etc., the picture may contain noise and the colours may be
incorrect.
• Use of wireless microphone near the camera
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner
is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could
pick up noise.
• Avoid using or placing the unit in places;
• subject to extreme heat or cold;
• with excessive dirt or dust;
• with high humidity or moisture;
• subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking stove;
• subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface.
• also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car
under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.
• Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially
when shooting in the rain).
• Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach.
In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body.
Be sure to clean the camera after use.
• Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a
place subject to sandy dust.
• Optical performance of lens
Due to the optical performance of the lens, colour divergence
phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur
at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera
malfunction.
• Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between
the playback picture and the EE picture,
• Use the unit in an upright position.
If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate,
adversely affecting the tape transport. Depending on
circumstances the tape may also be damaged.
• Vibrations
Colours may fail to appear during VCR playback in locations
subjected to vibrations.
• Precautions for transportation
Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.
• Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.
• Do not insert an object other than a videocassette in the
cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the cassette cover
when the unit is not to be used for a long period
• Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power
cable during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may
be damaged.
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