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Symptoms Remedy
Power cannot be switched ON.
Recording is not possible.
Camera image does not appear on LCD
monitor or in viewfinder.
Image shown on LCD monitor or in
viewfinder is dark or blurred.
Playback does not start when the play
button is pressed.
DV signal cannot be input.
Noise interferes with playback video.
Sound is not output during playback.
Noise appears when playing back a tape
recorded on another unit.
The transient section between scenes
recorded on other units and those
recorded on the GY-DV5000 may appear
disturbed.
The front section’s audio level control
doesn’t work.
The front section’s audio level control
doesn’t change the audio level of the
sound input to CH2.
Remaining battery power display is
incorrect.
Battery alarm is displayed and the GY-
DV5000 enters the non-operating mode
even when a fully charged battery is used.
Cassette cannot be ejected after the
power is turned ON.
Time code or user’s bits data not
displayed.
The date and time are not displayed or
recorded.
13-2 Troubleshooting
Is power supply connected correctly?
Is battery pack recharged?
Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF?
Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been
turned OFF.
Is the switch on cassette set to “REC”? If it is set to “SAVE”, set it to “REC”.
The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
CAM indicator.
The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output. Press the
MODE switch upward to turn on the CAM indicator.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
Is the color temperature conversion filter knob set to 5600K+ND?
Is the iris closed?
Is the shutter speed too fast?
Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
In the Camera mode, is “STOP” indicated as the VTR operation mode indicator?
When “STBY” is indicated, press the STOP button to display “STOP”.
The VTR mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)
While the CAM indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
VTR indicator.
Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head cleaning
tape. ( See “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape” on page 8.)
Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen set to CH3/4.
To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.
When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording, this
phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
Is the CH1 FRONT VR item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen set to
“DISABLE”? If so, set to “ENABLE”.
The front section’s audio level control cannot be used to change the audio level
of the sound input to CH2. Use the side section’s CH2 audio level control for this
purpose.
The OTHERS (2/2) menu screen’s BATTERY TYPE item may not be set
correctly in accordance with the type of battery in use. If the menu item setting is
incorrect, set it correctly using the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen’s item BATTERY
TYPE.
Is the battery old?
The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power voltage.
Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF menu screen set to OFF? If so, set to ON.
Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF? Set to ON
when the data should be displayed and recorded.
To record the data, set the DATE REC item as well.
Is the date and time setting made?
See “Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time” on page 41~43.

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The GY-DV5000 can display the accumulated running time of the head drum in the HOUR METER item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu
screen. Use this as a guide for periodical maintenance. See page 7.
1.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
2.
Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to display
the TOP MENU screen.
3.
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select the OTHERS item, and
then press the SHUTTER dial.
The OTHERS (1/2) menu screen appears.
4.
Select the NEXT PAGE item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu
screen, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
The OTHERS (2/2) menu screen appears.
The accumulated drum running time is shown next to the
DRUM HOUR item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen.
5.
To return to the normal screen, use either of the following
methods.
Press the STATUS button
or
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT
item from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the
SHUTTER dial.
13-3 Hour Meter Display
MONITOR
EDITSEARCH
FILTER
STATUS
SHUTTER
MENU
AUTO IRIS
BACK L
NORMAL
SPOT L
STRETCH
NORMAL
COMPRESS
FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX
MODE
POWER
ON OFF
VTR
OPEN
VTR
CAM
1
3200K
5600K
5600K
5600K
ND
/
/
ND
2
.3
.4
18
1
64
CH-1
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO SELECT
CH-2
CH-1 CH-2
FRONT
REAR
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO
LEVEL
CH-1 CH-2
PULL
OPEN
LCDBRIGHT DISPLAY
Accumulated drum running time
SHUTTER dial
TOP MENU menu screen
OTHERS (2/2) menu screen
STATUS button
––– MENU –––
CAMERA OPERATION..
CAMERA PROCESS..
AUDIO/VIDEO..
LCD/VF..
TC/UB/CLOCK..
OTHERS..
FILE MANAGE..
MENU ALL RESET CANCEL
EXIT
––– OTHERS(2/2) –––
ALARM VR LEVEL HIGH
BATTERY TYPE 12V
FRONT TALLY BLINK
BACK TALLY OFF
PAGE BACK
DRUM HOUR 00200

For servicing

Refer to the service manual page. 1-11 “1.9.10 HOUR METER”