JVC GY-DV5000 manual If the Record-Standby Mode Continues

7. SHOOTING OPERATION

7-3 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues

Setting the time before the tape protection mode is

engaged

The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the record-standby mode can be set to 30 minutes or 3 minutes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the OTHERS (1/2) screen menu.

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When the record-standby mode has continued for about 30 minutes, the GY-DV5000 automatically stops drum rotation in order to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode)

●In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode indication on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder screen. (Status 1 screen)

■To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the VTR trigger button.

●The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after about 3 seconds.

■To return to the record-standby mode from the tape protect mode, press the RET button.

VTR mode indication

7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode (Recording Check

RET button	This function is available only when the GY-DV5000 is in the
	standby mode.
	In the record-standby mode, approximately 5 seconds of the
	last recorded portion can be played back.
	● The recorded contents can be checked on the LCD monitor
	or in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the
	MONITOR OUT or Y/C OUT connectors.
	● The video image from the VTR section is shown on the LCD
	monitor or in the viewfinder or on the monitor connected to
	the MONITOR OUT or Y/C OUT connectors.
	1. In the record-standby mode, press the RET button on the
	camera lens section.
	• The tape is slightly rewound and played back for
	approximately 5 seconds.
	After playback is finished, the tape returns to the position
	at which the RET button is pressed and the record-
	standby mode resumes.
	■ When the RET button is kept pressed, the tape is rewound
	and played back for approximately 15 seconds at maximum.
	● Pressing the VTR trigger button during playback will put
	the unit in REC standby mode. The camera will
	automatically return to recording mode after playback.
	* This function does not work when the GY-DV5000 is in
	the stop mode.
	* During recording check, the following indication will
	appear if the error rate increases due to head clogging,
	etc.
	• “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED! ” is shown on the LCD
	monitor or in the viewfinder. (When the Status 0, 1, 3
	screen is displayed.)

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