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JVC GY-DV5001 Instructions Manual

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DV CAMCORDER
DV CAMKORDER
CAMESCOPE DV
CÁMARA DE VÍDEO DIGITAL
VIDEOCAMERA DIGITALE
GY-DV5000
GY-DV5001
* The illustration shows the GY-DV5000/GY-DV5001 DV Camcorder with the optional lens and viewfinder Microphone holder,
Microphone attached.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONI
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
PLAYBACK MODE
USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
TIME CODE
OPERATION
MENU SCREENS
FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION
OTHERS
LWT0074-001C-H

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  • Page 1 VIDEOCAMERA DIGITALE GY-DV5000 GY-DV5001 * The illustration shows the GY-DV5000/GY-DV5001 DV Camcorder with the optional lens and viewfinder Microphone holder, Microphone attached. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-DV5000/GY-DV5001 DV Camcorder. These instructions are for the GY-DV5000E and GY-DV5001E. The text mainly deals with the GY-DV5000E. Explanations concerning unique GY-DV5001E functions are set off by the (GY-DV5001 only) notice. (DV signal input is possible with the GY-DV5001E.) These instructions are for the GY-DV5000E and GY-DV5001E.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 12V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    ● Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES ... 4 1. INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use ... 6 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ... 7 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 7 Videocassette to be Used ... 8 Battery Pack to be Used ... 8 Condensation ...

  • Page 6: Precautions For Proper Use

    1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V 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.

  • Page 7: Routine And Periodical Maintenance

    Block Noise ● Please use cleaning tape produced by JVC. Do not use head cleaning tapes other than specified. Read the precautions and instructions for use of the head cleaning tape.

  • Page 8: Videocassette To Be Used

    1. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with the “ “ ” symbol. Standard DV videocassette: LA-DV276, LA-DV186, LA- DV124 Mini DV videocassette: M-DV63PRO, M-DV60, M-DV30 * Do not use M-DV80. ● Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.

  • Page 9: Condensation

    1-6 Condensation ● If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled into water droplets.

  • Page 10: Front Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 Viewfinder mount base, sliding securing ring Mount the viewfinder on the base and secure it using the sliding securing ring. See “Attaching the Viewfinder” on page 30. [VF] Viewfinder connector (6-pin) Connect the cable from the viewfinder here.
  • Page 11 [AUTO WHITE/ACCU FOCUS] switch White Balance: ● First, position a white object to occupy 80% of the centre of the screen. ● When the WHT.BAL switch on page 13 is set to A or B, setting this switch to the upper position (“AUTO WHITE”) will provide automatic adjustment for white balance.

  • Page 12: Right Side Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] [MONITOR] Audio monitor volume control Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. [EDIT SEARCH +/–] +/– button for edit search Pressing this button in the record-standby mode plays back the tape while the button is being pressed.
  • Page 13 ● Select the Camera mode to record the camera image. ● Select the VTR mode to playback or to output the DV signal from the DV connector (DV signal input is possible with the GY-DV5001.) ● When the power is turned on, the mode becomes the Camera mode.
  • Page 14 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont’d) EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER Monitoring speaker In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE monitored.
  • Page 15 EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO INPUT] CH-1/CH-2 audio input selector switch This switch is used to select the input sound of the CH1 or CH2 audio channel.

  • Page 16: Left Side Section

    VTR mode: The playback image is output in the VTR playback mode. ● When a DV signal (IEEE 1394) is input, the EE image of the input video signal is output. (GY-DV5001 only). MEMO: ● When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS...

  • Page 17: Top Section

    2-4 Top Section Cassette cover The cassette cover can be opened by sliding the OPEN knob . Open this cover to insert or remove a videocassette from the unit. Normally, this cover should be closed. CAUTION: To prevent foreign objects from entering the internal parts of the VTR unit, do not leave the unit with the cover open for extended periods of time.

  • Page 18: Rear Section

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section PHONES DC IN DC OUT [TALLY] Tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV5000 enters the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. ● Use the BACK TALLY item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern.
  • Page 19 VTR control signal from a digital video component with DV connector. To record the DV signal from this connector, set the unit to the VTR mode. (GY-DV5001 only) (Press the MODE switch on page 13 upward to turn on the VTR indicator.)

  • Page 20: Indications On The Lcd Monitor And In The Viewfinder

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the following character displays. To show characters on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button briefly. Status screens (screens for checking the current camera settings) Alarm message display Auto white display (only displayed in the Camera mode)
  • Page 21 Status Screens in the Camera Mode SKIN AREA –3dB Event display area 12.2V 01/02/03 AM01:23:45 STATUS 0 Screen ● Status 0 Item Indication of various function operations Gain operation indication Indication of FAW operation Indication of Iris level operation Indication of skin tone detail colour operation SD : Indicated when skin tone detail is ON. Indication of Black operation Voltage indication Indication of date and time...
  • Page 22 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) ● Status 1 In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen, this screen displays the following items. Item Time Code (TC)/User’s Bits (UB) indication Remaining tape indication Audio sampling frequency indication Audio level meter indication...
  • Page 23 ● Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. Indication FULL AUTO ON, OFF GAIN –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, LOLUX, ALC SHUTTER OFF, 1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 (STEP), V.SCAN 1/50.1 to 1/2067.8 (VARIABLE), EEI (in ALC mode)
  • Page 24 Recorded data are displayed during playback, fast forward, and rewind. (Only when the DATE REC item is set to OFF ( During recording, the data from the DV connector is displayed. (GY-DV5001 only) In the stop mode, the current data is displayed.
  • Page 25 REC INHIBIT COPY INHIBIT LOW VOLTAGE TAPE NEAR END TAPE END INVALID TAPE! LP TAPE INVALID! NO TAPE NO DV SIGNAL (GY-DV5001 only) COPY GUARD! CLEANING TAPE! HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED! CLOSE CASSETTE COVER! OPEN CASSETTE COVER! VCR WARNING (Error code) (Example)
  • Page 26 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder (Cont’d) Auto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) AUTO WHITE A OPERATION Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode only) The indication of the following safety zone and center mark indications can be turned ON/OFF with the SAFETY ZONE item and CENTER MARK item on the LCD/VF (1/2) menu screen.

  • Page 27: Zoom Lens (Optional)

    2-7 ZOOM Lens (Optional) [S14 x 7.3B12U] u i o FOCUS ring Manual focus ring. ZOOM lever/ring This is the manual zoom ring equipped with a zoom lever. To adjust the zoom manually, turn the zoom mode knob to position “M”. IRIS ring Manual iris ring.

  • Page 28: Inch Viewfinder (Optional)

    2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-8 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (Optional) [VF-P115B] E-28 Stopper screw This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera. Mounting guide To attach on the camera. Connector Connect to the camera. [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image. [BRIGHT] brightness adjustment To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

  • Page 29: Basic System

    Please use the Focus Manual Unit (FMM-8, CHF-3, CFC-12-990) manufactured by Fujinon. WIRED or RADIO EARPHONE NETWORK PACK KA-DV5000U PCMCIA LAN CARD CF CARD+PCMCIA ADAPTER VIDEO LIGHT (ANTON BAUER. PROTEC) DV CAMCORDER ANTON BAUER BATTERY HOLDER (QRQ27) OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K...

  • Page 30: Attaching The Zoom Lens

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens Hole When unplugging the cable connector, first remove the lens itself. Then grasp this portion and pull out. 3-3 Attaching the Viewfinder By changing the position of the viewfinder mount base on the camera the viewfinder can be observed with either the left or the right eye.

  • Page 31: Attaching The Microphone (Optional)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (Provided) 1.3. Microphone cable Cable clamp 3-5 Attaching the Microphone (Optional) 2,4. KA-A50U Microphone holder MV-P615U/MV-P618U FRONT AUDIO INPUT Microphone cable Connect the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Tripod Base (Provided)

    3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-6 Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided) Tripod mounting holes Front mount clip Safety lever Front base mount EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE...

  • Page 33: Ac Operation

    4. POWER SUPPLY The GY-DV5000 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. rated output 12.5 V DC, 3.5 A) as the AC power supply. AA-P250 DC cable...
  • Page 34 4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Optional) (Cont’d) Using a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack (optional) Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Lock release lever E-34 Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release lever. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes facing the unit.

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack To use an Anton-Bauer battery pack (Propack 13/14, Trimpack 13/14, Magnum 13/14, Compack 13/14 Series), it is necessary to detach the battery case from the GY-DV5000 and replace it with the Anton-Bauer battery holder. Use the following battery holder. •...

  • Page 36: Remaining Battery Power Display

    4. POWER SUPPLY 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Optional) (Cont’d) REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT REAR CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL TALLY lamp Battery lamp Operating Time with Battery Pack When the VF-P115B is used as the viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous operating time is as follows:...

  • Page 37: Turning The Power On

    “STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. DV input is possible through the DV terminal. (GY-DV5001 only) Turning the Power OFF Place the GY-DV5000 in the record-standby or STOP mode.

  • Page 38: Cassette Loading And Unloading

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading OPEN knob Cassette cover ● A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY-DV5000 is in POWER OFF mode. ● Use a standard DV videocassette or a MiniDV videocassette. ● Press at the center portion of the cassette back and insert the cassette tape straight into the slot. REC/SAVE switch Standard DV videocassette...
  • Page 39 OPEN knob Cassette cover Unloading the Cassette Set the POWER switch to ON. Slide the OPEN knob to the side to open the cassette cover. Press the EJECT button. Tape ejection starts. MEMO: ● It takes a few seconds before the cassette is ejected after the EJECT button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Viewing The Lcd Monitor

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-3 Viewing the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor’s orientation, angle, and brightness, etc. can be changed. LCD lock and release knob LCD monitor LCD door Downward Upward 180 90 degrees degrees LCD monitor OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN...

  • Page 41: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Date And Time

    5-4 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. ●...
  • Page 42 5. PREPARATIONS 5-4 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time (Cont’d) TIME/DATE menu screen ––– TIME/DATE ––– DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE BARS+CAM DATE REC DISPLAY STYLE DATE+TIME DATE STYLE DD/MM/YY TIME STYLE 24HOUR SEC DISPLAY CLOCK ADJUST.. PAGE BACK CLOCK ADJUST menu screen DATE (Year/Month/Day) –––...

  • Page 43: Displaying The Time And Date On The Screen

    In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the In VTR stop mode During DV signal input : The date and time from the DV (GY-DV5001 only) To record the date and time data during shooting, make the menu settings described below. When the DATE REC item on the TIME/DATE menu screen is set to “BARS”...

  • Page 44: Charging The Built-In Battery

    5. PREPARATIONS 5-5 Charging the Built-in Battery The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in battery is constantly being charge whenever the GY-DV5000 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually discharges while the GY-DV5000 is disconnected from a power supply.

  • Page 45: Camera Settings

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 Camera Settings EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER POWER ZEBRA SKIN AUTO...

  • Page 46: Viewfinder Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-3 Viewfinder Adjustment Eyepiece Eyepiece focusing ring CONT 6-4 External Monitor Adjustment PUSH Colour video monitor LINE OUT CH-1 Y/C OUT 3.~8. CH-2 POWER EBU type colour bars E-46 Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. Diopter adjustment Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible.

  • Page 47: Back Focus Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-5 Back Focus Adjustment 4. 6. 7. 8. 10. Siemens star chart It is only necessary to perform this when the lens is attached for the first time or when focusing is not correct in both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

  • Page 48: White Balance Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 White Balance Adjustment Since the colour of light (colour temperature) varies depending on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes. Note When a subject illuminated by a halogen lamp with a colour temperature of 3,200K is shot while the colour temperature conversion filter setting is set to 5,600K, 5,600K+1/8 ND, or 5,600K+1/64 ND, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW)

  • Page 49: Audio Input Signal Selection

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-7 Audio Input Signal Selection ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 FRONT AUDIO IN CH-1 AUDIO INPUT switch connector AUDIO INPUT (LINE/MIC) switch The GY-DV5000 is provided with the FRONT AUDIO IN connector and the REAR AUDIO IN connector for audio input.

  • Page 50: Recording Level Adjustment

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-8 Recording Level Adjustment ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 CH-1 audio input level CH-1 audio input level control control For each audio channel, use the AUDIO SELECT switches to select whether the audio level adjustment should be set to AUTO mode or MANUAL mode.

  • Page 51: Monitoring Audio During Recording

    6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-9 Monitoring Audio during Recording EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BACK L NORMAL SPOT L POWER Monitoring volume control The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or earphone.

  • Page 52: Basic Recording Operation

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K / ND 1 64 STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER MODE POWER 7, 8, 9, FILTER 3200K 5600K...
  • Page 53 BATT ALARM 7. 8. 9. VTR trigger button 7.8. TALLY lamp ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 7. 8. 9. VTR trigger button CAUTION: ● The unit enters the stop mode automatically at TAPE END. If this mode continues for 3 minutes, the mode switches to the tape protect mode.

  • Page 54: Searching For Recorded Scenes (Edit Search)

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-2 Searching for Recorded Scenes (Edit Search) In the record-standby mode, it is possible to search for a scene when you want to check the recorded scene or continue recording from the scene. EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64...

  • Page 55: If The Record-Standby Mode Continues

    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.

  • Page 56: Header Rec Function

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-5 HEADER REC Function When the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the colour bar video and the test tone (1 kHz sine-wave) of the built-in signal generator at the beginning of the tape. Then it records the black video signal and the mute audio signal for the duration specified in advance.
  • Page 57 How to set the HEADER REC menu screen HEADER REC menu screen ––– HEADER REC ––– START KEY STOP+VTR TC DATA 00:00:00:00 EXECUTE TC CLEAR CANCEL UB DATA 00 00 00 00 EXECUTE UB CLEAR CANCEL BARS TIME 30SEC BLACK TIME 30SEC PAGE BACK Cursor...

  • Page 58: Recording The Colour Bars

    7. SHOOTING OPERATION 7-6 Recording the Colour Bars EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BACK L NORMAL SPOT L POWER Colour bar signal of the built-in signal generator Compliance with EBU standard colour bar is output. E-58 OPEN MONITOR...

  • Page 59: Playback Procedure

    8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 Playback Procedure Recorded pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder, or on the LCD monitor, or on the monitor connected to the video output connector. EDITSEARCH FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS...

  • Page 60: Fast-Forward, Rewind

    8. PLAYBACK MODE EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER 8-2 Fast-Forward, Rewind Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the tape.

  • Page 61: Outputting Ch-3, Ch-4 Channel Audio

    The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed. The GY-DV5000 records audio on the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-channel recording is possible in the case of DV input. (GY-DV5001 only)) When the GY-DV5000 is used for playback of a tape that was recorded on another unit with audio recorded on the CH-3 and CH- 4 channels, the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO menu screen must be set.

  • Page 62: Connecting A Video Component With Dv Connector

    9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector Connecting the GY-DV5000 to another video component equipped with DV I/O connector (IEEE1394 standard) using a DV cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital signals with high picture quality and high-quality sound. * GY-DV5000 is not capable of recording DV signals.
  • Page 63 When Using the GY-DV5001 as RECORDING Unit (Dubbing From Another Videocassette) OPEN EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY MENU AUDIO PULL LEVEL OPEN FRONT AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX...

  • Page 64: Displaying Time Code

    10. TIME CODE OPERATION The GY-DV5000 records EBU-standard time codes and user’s bits. In the play mode or the record mode, the reproduced time codes or user’s bits are shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. ● Time code data cannot be output through the unit’s connectors. 10-1 Displaying Time Code OPEN LCD BRIGHT...

  • Page 65: Time Code Presetting Procedure

    TIME CODE PRESETTING PROCEDURE EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER SHUTTER dial STATUS button TOP MENU screen –––...

  • Page 66: Recording Time Codes In Continuation Of Time Codes Recorded On Tape

    10. TIME CODE OPERATION 10-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape The GY-DV5000 also incorporates a time code reader. Therefore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape and record time codes in continuation of the existing data. The recorded user’s bit data are identical to the user’s bit data recorded on tape.

  • Page 67: Menu Screen Configuration

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-1Menu Screen Configuration The Menu Screen consists of multiple layers of menu screens as shown below. The menu screen to be set is selected from the TOP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camera mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in the GY- DV5000’s memory and are retained even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 68: Setting Menu Screens

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-2Setting Menu Screens EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER STATUS button SHUTTER SHUT- MENU dial MENU screen...

  • Page 69: File Manage Menu Screen

    11-3FILE MANAGE Menu Screen The FILE MANAGE menu screen is used to perform the following tasks. ● Storing menu setting contents in two types of files (CAM1, CAM2). When saving menu setting contents that remain more or less fixed, these are stored in CAM1 or CAM2. ●...

  • Page 70: Top Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-4TOP MENU Screen Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-DV5000 is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. In the VTR mode, the CAMERA OPERATION and CAMERA PROCESS menu screens are not displayed. Item Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera CAMERA...

  • Page 71: Camera Operation Menu Screen

    11-5CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item SHUTTER The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for fixed shutter speed or V.SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer monitor screens.

  • Page 72: Camera Process Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-6CAMERA PROCESS MENU Screen The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item MASTER Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black. ● To increase the pedestal level ... Increase the number. (UP) BLACK ●...

  • Page 73: Advanced Process Screen

    11-7ADVANCED PROCESS Screen Item CINE MODE When set to ON, produces gamma curve close to the picture characteristics of movies. Used to set the colour matrix. When set to ON, colour reproduction COLOR becomes good. However, noise will increase. MATRIX 5 types of colour matrix functions are provided.

  • Page 74: Audio Menu Screen

    * Use the same setting for playback as for recording. * This setting is unrelated to the audio level of the DV signal. (GY-DV5001 only) AUDIO Used to select which channels to reproduce when playing back a tape SELECT with sound recorded on 4 channels.

  • Page 75: Lcd/Vf Menu Screen

    11-10 LCD/VF Menu Screen The LCD/VF menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) LCD/VF (1/2) Menu Screen Settings can be made on the LCD/VF (1/2) menu screen only in the Camera mode. Item ZEBRA Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.

  • Page 76: Menu Screens

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-10 LCD/VF Menu Screen (Cont’d) LCD/VF (2/2) Menu Screen Item TAPE Selects whether or not the remaining tape time (minutes) is shown in the REMAIN status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. (Camera mode: Status 1 screen, VTR mode: Status screen) OFF : Not displayed.

  • Page 77: Tc/Ub/Clock Menu Screen

    11-11 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen Time codes and user’s bits can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the screen that can be reached from this screen. Item TC PRESET To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

  • Page 78: Header Rec Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-12 HEADER REC Menu Screen The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. ( Item START KEY Sets whether the HEADER REC operation should be executed when the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed. STOP+VTR : HEADER REC operation is executed.

  • Page 79: Time/Date Menu Screen

    11-13 TIME/DATE Menu Screen Item DISPLAY Sets whether the date and time are shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. OFF : Not displayed. ON : Displayed. ● When a tape with time and date not recorded is played back, there will be no display of time and date even when this item is set to ON.

  • Page 80: Others Menu Screen

    11. MENU SCREENS 11-14 OTHERS Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) OTHERS (1/2) Menu Screen Item Selects whether characters should be displayed on the screen of a monitor OUTPUT connected to MONITOR OUT connector or Y/C OUT connector. CHAR.
  • Page 81 OTHERS (2/2) Menu Screen Item ALARM VR Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the LEVEL alarm sound. The alarm sound is output through the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack. : Sound is not output. : Alarm sound is soft.

  • Page 82: Full-Time Auto White Balance (Faw)

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ––– CAMERA OPERATION ––– SHUTTER GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H LOLUX GAIN SMOOTH TRANS SPOT L/BACK L ASPECT RATIO PAGE BACK EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND...

  • Page 83: Iris (Brightness) Adjustment

    12-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS Iris ring Temporary auto iris button Iris mode switch ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY DURING MANUAL ADJUSTMENT ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 ZEBRA switch 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION The lens iris can be adjusted using any of the following three methods.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-3 Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjust the shutter speed to obtain special effects or when shooting scenes with slow-moving subjects. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK...

  • Page 85: Shooting The Screen Image On A Computer Monitor

    12-4 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor Video monitor EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX CH-1 MODE BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER SHUTTER dial...

  • Page 86: Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-5 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions. GAIN SWITCHING GAIN switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS POWER...

  • Page 87: Switch Setup According To Illumination And Subject

    12-6 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject Various switch settings are performed to accommodate the conditions of the illumination and the subject when shooting. SWITCH FUNCTIONS AUTO IRIS BLACK stretch/black LEVEL switch compress switch AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH...

  • Page 88: How To Use Skin Detail

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-7 How to Use Skin Detail The contour emphasis in the skin colour areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K 1 64 / ND...

  • Page 89: Features Of The Camera Section

    12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION “SD” display 12.2V 01/02/03 01:23:45 Status 0 ZEBRA SKIN AUTO AREA WHITE ACCU FOCUS AUDIO LEVELE CH-1 ZEBRA switch Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON”...

  • Page 90: Alarm Indications And Actions

    INVALID! Attempt to play back a tape recorded in the LP mode. NO DV SIGNAL DV signal is not input. (GY-DV5001 only) COPY INHIBIT Attempt to record a copy-guarded DV signal. REC INHIBIT An unrecordable videocassette (the switch on the back of the cassette is set to “SAVE”) is loaded.
  • Page 91 ON. However, the tape may be damaged depending on the circumstances. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Press the EJECT button to take out the cassette. Switch the power OFF and then switch it back ON.
  • Page 92 13. OTHERS 13-1 Alarm Indications and Actions (Cont’d) Viewfinder Warning Lamps BATT ALARM Battery lamp Alarm Sound When remaining battery power becomes low, a warning sound is output from the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack. (In Camera mode only) When an irregularity occurs in the VCR, a warning sound is also output.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Playback does not start when the play button is pressed. DV signal cannot be input. (GY-DV5001 only) Noise interferes with playback video. Sound is not output during playback. Noise appears when playing back a tape recorded on another unit.

  • Page 94: Hour Meter Display

    13. OTHERS 13-3 Hour Meter Display 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. EDITSEARCH MONITOR FILTER 3200K 5600K 5600K...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Microphone Tripod base Hexagon wrench Instruction Manual Instruction Manual * Service parts number For details, consult your JVC dealer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 13. OTHERS : 1 V (p-p), 75 ohms (BNC) unbalanced composite output.
  • Page 96 13. OTHERS 13-4 Specifications (Cont’d) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Viewfinder : VF-P115B, VF-P116 Power zoom lens : S14 7.3B12U, S17 YH16 7K12U, YH19 AC power adapter : AA-P250 Microphone : MV-P615U, MV-P618U Microphone holder : KA-A50U Network Pack : KA-DV5000U EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) ZEBRA SKIN AUTO...
  • Page 97 ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Thailand LWT0074-001C-H...

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