JVC GY-DV500 User Manual

SC96874 : U-ver.

SC96875 : E-ver.

* The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.

This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. GY-DV500

Serial No.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating 
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the 
best possible performance.

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS

BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS

POWER SUPPLY

PREPARATIONS

SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING
OPERATION

PLAYBACK MODE

TIME CODE
OPERATION

S.S.F. (Super Scene
Finder)

USING EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

FEATURES OF THE
CAMERA SECTION

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Be sure to follow the procedure outlined below when connecting.

 ( If the procedure is performed in incorrect order, noise may appear in the recording and playback picture and the

sound may fall out. If this occurs, disconnect the DV cable and then connect it again following steps 

 to 

 of the

above procedure.)

When recording the GY-DV500 playback picture using another component with DV
connector, such as a non-linear editing controller, be sure to set the VCR Setup
Menu item No. 126 INPUT SELECT to IEEE1394.

(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to CAMERA, be sure to perform steps 

 to 

 of the above procedure.)

When making a backup recording on another component via the DV connector while
recording with the GY-DV500, be sure to set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 126
INPUT SELECT to CAMERA.

(If the INPUT SELECT item is set to IEEE1394, be sure to perform steps 

 to 

 of the above procedure.)

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Adhere to the following precautions when using the head cleaning tape.

1.

The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode. (The tape stops automatically and
then the unit enters the SAVE MODE. However, the display back light is not turned off.)
Press the PLAY button after the cleaning tape is fully loaded.

2.

Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for each cleaning.

3.

The cleaning tape can be used four times.
One time: One tape transport from the start of the rewound tape to the end of the tape.

■ Use the following chart as a guide for periodical head cleaning.

Operating

Low temperature

Room temperature

High temperature

environment

0˚C to 10˚C

10˚C to 35˚C

35˚C to 40˚C

Yardstick for use

1 to 2 times

1 to 2 times

1 to 2 times

of cleaning tape

every 5 hours

every 20 to 30 hours

every 5 hours

Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment (10% RH to 30% RH), head cleaning should be

conducted at intervals half of those given in the above chart.

Note 2) When an ME80 tape is used immediately after head cleaning, the VTR warning (head)

indicator may remain on. In this case, let the tape run as the indicator will turn off after the
tape has run for a while.

Note 3) Use the cleaning tape in the room temperature (10˚C to 35˚C).

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When S.S.F. data stored in the memory of the GY-DV500 is written to the beginning of the
rewound tape, approximately 5 seconds of recorded video and/or sound will be erased at
the beginning.
In the case of important recordings, leave 5 seconds or more of the tape unrecorded
before starting recording.