JVC GY-DV500 User Manual

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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.
STEP .............. Enables setting of different fixed shutter speeds.

[1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000] : U-ver.
[1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000] : E-ver.

VARIABLE ....... Selected when shooting computer monitor screens, etc.

[Variable range: 60.1 to 2084.6 Hz, 60.3 to 2084.6 Hz (V.
MAX mode)] : U-ver.
[Variable range: 50.1 to 2067.8 Hz, 50.3 to 2067.8 Hz (V.
MAX mode)] : E-ver.

Selects the W.BAL switch (@ on page 13) position to which the FAW (Full-
Time Auto White Balance Adjustment) function is to be assigned.
NONE ............. FAW function is not used.
A ..................... FAW is assigned to the A position.
B ..................... FAW is assigned to the B position.
PRESET ......... FAW is assigned to the PRESET position.

Selects the gain value in each position of the GAIN switch (

9 on page

13).

Smoothens the transition when the GAIN switch  (9 on page 13), or
WHT.BAL switch  (@) is switched over and achieves gradual change in
place of sudden change.
However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching
the GAIN switch set in ALC, FAS button and the LOLUX button.
ON .................. Activates the smooth transition function.
OFF ................. Deactivates the smooth transition function.

The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with
the cursor at this position.

STEP
VARIABLE

NONE
A
B
PRESET

–3dB
  0dB
  6dB
  9dB
12dB
18dB

  

ALC

ON
OFF

–

STEP

NONE

L: 0dB
M: 9dB
H: 18dB

OFF

–

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Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black.
• To increase the pedestal level ...... Increase the number. (UP)
• To decrease the pedestal level .... Decrease the number. (DOWN)

Adjusts the detail enhancement level.
• To sharpen details ....................... Increase the number. (UP)
• To soften details ........................... Decrease the number. (DOWN)

Sets the direction, horizontal (H) or vertical (V), in which stronger detail
enhancement is applied.
To strengthen the H enhancement ... .. Increase the number (UP).
To strengthen the V enhancement ... .. Decrease the number (DOWN).

While the LOLUX function is operating, the setting value is fixed at
NORMAL and “FIX” is displayed.

Varies the detail enhancement level by changing the detail enhancement
frequency. Set in accordance with the subject
HIGH ............. Applies strong detail enhancement.

Used to shoot subjects with fine patterns.

MIDDLE ........ Applies medium detail enhancement.
LOW .............. Applies weak detail enhancement.

Used to shoot subjects with large patterns.

While the LOLUX function is operating, the setting value is fixed at
MIDDLE and “FIX” is displayed.

Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF.
ON ................ Skin Detail function activated.
OFF ............... Skin Detail function not activated.
☞ See "Using the Skin Detail Function" on page 84.

Increases the vertical resolution.
• NORMAL .... Vertical resolution 380 lines.
• V.MAX ......... Vertical resolution 450 lines

ADVANCED PROCESS
Displays the ADVANCED PROCESS Screen.
☞ See "ADVANCED PROCESS Screen" on page 75.

The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with
the cursor at this position.

MAX (100)
99

201

       gradations
   to
NORMAL (0)
   to
-99
MIN (-100)

MAX (9)
8

16

       gradations
   to
NORMAL (0)
   to
-5
MIN (-6)

H-MAX (4)
3

9

       gradations
   to
NORMAL (0)
   to
-3
H-MIN (-4)

HIGH
MIDDLE
LOW

ON
OFF

NORMAL
V.MAX

–

NORMAL

NORMAL

NORMAL

MIDDLE

OFF

NORMAL

–

The sensitivity is degraded and the bright sections may be colored
depending on the subject.