JVC GY-DV5101 manual

GY-DV5100 GY-DV5101 GY-DV5100/GY-DV5101 DV CAMCORDER DV CAMCORDER DV CAMKORDER CAMESCOPE DV CÁMARA DE VÍDEO DIGITAL VIDEOCAMERA DIGITALE INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES ISTRUZIONI * The illustration shows the GY-DV5100/GY-DV5101 DV Camcorder with the optional lens, viewfinder and Microphone attached. Thank y[...]

E-2 Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY -DV5100/GY -DV5101 DV Camcorder . These instructions are for the GY -DV5100E and GY -DV5101E. The text mainly deals with the GY -DV5100E. Explanations concerning unique GY -DV5101E functions are set off by the (GY -DV5101 only) notice. (DV signal input is possible with the GY -DV5101E.) These instructions are[...]

E-3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NO TE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the top frame. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 12V DC only . CA UTION: To pre vent electric shocks and fire hazar ds, do NO T use any other po wer source. CA UTION To pr[...]

E-4 This unit is a DV video system format camcorder . V ideocassettes marked with the symbol or symbol can be used. MAIN FEA TURES The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY -DV5100) are recorded or played back on this camcorder . ● The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and th[...]

E-5 CONTENTS INTR ODUCTION MAIN FEA TURES ............................................................... 4 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Proper Use ........................................ 6 1-2 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ......................... 7 1-3 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning T ape .............. 7 1-4 Videocassette to [...]

E-6 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions f or Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 1 1 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. ● Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use the unit within[...]

E-7 1. INTRODUCTION Head Cleaning ● To maintain beautiful pictures and sound, be sure to use a head cleaning tape to clean the head periodically . (Read the “Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning T ape”.) If head cleaning is not performed periodically , a type of mosaic noise called block noise may appear in the picture or sound may be interru[...]

E-8 1. INTRODUCTION The GY -DV5100 can use any of the following battery packs. ● Flat shape type ● Anton-Bauer battery pack: DIONIC 90 T rimpack 13/14 Series Magnum 13/14 Series Compack 13/14 Series Propack 13/14 Series * An Anton-Bauer battery pack cannot be connected directly to the camera. It is necessary to mount the optional battery holder[...]

E-9 1. INTRODUCTION Monitor screen Smear (Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object) High luminous object (Electric light, sunlight, etc.) Blooming (Blurring in highlight) ● 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 ta[...]

E-10 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Fr ont Section VF ZEBRA AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 OFF ON SKIN AREA AUTO WHITE A CCU FOCUS VTR 5 q w e r i u o !0 y t 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 32. 2 [VF] Viewfind[...]

E-11 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 8 [A UT O WHITE/A CCU 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 14 is set to A or B, setting this switch to the upper position (“AUTO WHITE”) will provide automatic adjustment for white balance. * [...]

E-12 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 1 [MONIT OR] A udio monitor volume contr ol Adjusts the volume of the monitoring loudspeaker and earphone. 2 [EDIT SEARCH +/–] +/– b utton for edit searc h Pressing this button in the record-standby mode plays back the tape while the button is being pressed. ● While the + button is pressed, playbac[...]

E-13 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 5 [A UT O IRIS] A uto iris level switch This switch selects the automatic iris adjustment reference value according to the condition in which the camera is used. BACK L : Under back light (Opens the iris about 1 step from the standard level.) NORMAL : Normal condition SPOT L : Under spotlight (Closes the[...]

E-14 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS # [GAIN] Sensitivity selector switch Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the subject. The boosting level differs depending on the switch position as follows: (Factory presets) L :0 dB (no boosting is applied) M :9 dB (boosted to approximately 3 times the[...]

E-15 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 1 Monitoring speaker In the Camera mode, the input sound can be EE monitored. In the VTR mode, the speaker outputs the VTR playback sound. The sound to be output is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch # on page 16. ● The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound level button 1 on page 12. The [...]

E-16 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE POWER ON OFF VTR VTR CAM 1 3200K 5600K 5600K 5600K ND / / ND 2 .3 .4 1 8 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 LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY COUNTE[...]

E-17 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS PUSH LINE OUT Y/C OUT CH-1 CH-2 MONITOR OUT FRONT MIC IN LENS ew q r 2-3 Left Side Section 1 [MONIT OR OUT] Monitor output connector (BNC) ● Composite video signal output connector . Camera mode: The camera image is output. VTR mode: The playback image is output in the VTR playback mode. ● When a [...]

E-18 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS STILL STOP REW BLANK SEARCH FF PLAY w e q r !0 o y t u i 1 Cassette cover The cassette cover can be opened by sliding the OPEN knob 2 . Open this cover to insert or remove a videocassette from the unit. Normally , this cover should be closed. CA UTION: To prevent foreign objects from entering the interna[...]

E-19 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section 1 [T ALL Y] T ally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY -DV5100 enters the record mode. It blinks during the transition to the record mode. ● Use the BACK T ALL Y item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen to select whether or not the lamp should light and the lighting pattern. ☞ See “BA[...]

E-20 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 8 Battery holder Mount Flat shape type battery pack here. ☞ See “Using Flat Shape T ype Battery Pack (optional)” on page 36. 9 Battery holder lock release knob This knob is used to open the battery case cover . Press the knob while turning to open the cover . 0 [BREAKER] Breaker button The breaker [...]

E-21 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder OPEN CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY In addition to showing the EE image and the playback picture, the LCD monitor and viewfinder are also used for the following ch[...]

E-22 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS No. Item Contents 1 Indication of the DV Disk Recorder status Displayed when the optional DV Disk Recorder is connected. : Displayed (white) when the DV Disk Recorder is connected. ● : Displayed (red) when the DV Disk Recorder is recording. 2 Indication of various function operations ACCU-FOCUS : Blink[...]

E-23 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ● Status 1 In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen, this screen displays the following items. No. Item Contents 0 V oltage indication (Example) 12.2V : Indicates remaining battery level in 0.1V steps. or (Example) 100% : Remaining battery is shown in percentage [%]. Battery indication (Ex[...]

E-24 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS No. Item Contents F VTR mode indication STBY : In record standby mode (record-pause mode) REC : During recording ED.FWD : Edit search in forward direction ED.REV : Edit search in reverse direction PLA Y: During playback FF : During fast forward REW : During rewind STL : During still picture playback mode[...]

E-25 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Status Screen in VTR MODE No. Item Contents 1 Indication of T ime Code (TC)/User’s Bits (UB) In the playback mode, the recorded time code (hour , minute, second, frame) is displayed. Whether or not to display this item is set with the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF (2/2) menu screen. Whether to show the [...]

E-26 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor The characters on the status screens can be showed alone in magnified size on the LCD monitor . DISPLA Y button ■ When the DISPLA Y button is pressed while the Status (0, 1, 2, 3) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a status screen is shown in the [...]

E-27 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Alarm Message Display ● The following alarm messages are displayed while the Status (0, 1, 3) screen is shown in the Camera mode, or a status screen is shown in the VTR mode. If an alarm is generated while the Status 2 screen is shown, the Status 0 screen returns to display the alarm. ● When an a[...]

E-28 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ■ A uto White Balance Indication (Camera mode only) TO P MENU screen (Camera mode) The AUTO WHITE indication and the result of the operation are displayed during the auto white balance adjustment operation. ☞ See “White Balance Adjustment” on page 50. ■ Safety Zone Indication (Camera mode onl y[...]

E-29 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 7 IRIS mode switc h A : Activates the auto iris feature. M : Allows manual iris control. 8 Momentary auto iris button When the IRIS MODE switch 7 is at “M”, pushing this button activates the Auto Iris Function while it is held down only . 9 [S] IRIS speed adjusting contr ol For adjusting the iris ope[...]

E-30 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS [VF-P115B] 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 9 8 1 Stopper screw This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camera. 2 Mounting guide To attach on the camera. 3 Connector Connect to the camera. 4 [CONT] contrast adjustment To adjust the contours of the viewfinder image. 5 [BRIGHT] brightness adjustment To adjust [...]

3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E-31 * For information on connection with the individual attachments, refer to the page explaining the respective connection methods . 3-1 Basic System VC-710 ( 5m ) ( BATTERY CHARGER ) AC POWER ADAPTER AA-P250 VIDEO LIGHT (ANTON BAUER. PROTEC) * 2 SHOULDER BELT TP-P300 TP-P205 DOLLY TRIPOD BASE BATTERY N[...]

3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E-32 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens CA UTION: 1. Loosen the mount ring. 2. Connect the cable connector . 3. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. 4. T ighten the mount ring. ● Be sure to tighten the mount ring completely . Incomplete tightening may result in the lens dropping off[...]

3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E-33 When attaching the viewfinder for use with the left eye, the provided microphone cannot be attached. In this case, use the optional microphone holder KA-A50U and microphones MV -P615U/618U (phantom microphone). VF 2. 4. 5. 1.3. 7. Cable clamp Microphone cable 3-4 Attaching the Micr ophone (Pr ovided)[...]

3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E-34 3. Rear base mount 4. Front base mount 4. 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 A UDIO IN A UDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRON[...]

4. POWER SUPPL Y E-35 ■ Flat shape type battery pack ■ Anton-Bauer battery pack ● DIONIC 90 ● Propack 13/14 Series ● T rimpack 13/14 Series ● Magnum 13/14 Series ● Compack 13/14 Series AA-P250 DC cable AC power adaptor PHONES DC OUT DC IN DV INT REAR AUDIO IN T ALLY CH-1 CH-2 The GY -DV5100 is operable with AC power supply or battery [...]

4. POWER SUPPL Y E-36 Using a Flat Shape T ype Battery P ack (optional) Attaching a Flat Shape T ype Battery Pac k Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before replacing the battery pack. 1. Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release lever . 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery case with its electrodes facing the unit. 3. Cl[...]

4. POWER SUPPL Y E-37 4. 5. 5. 4. Connect the 2 connectors protruding from the battery holder to the connectors on the camera. 5. Secure the battery holder to the GY -DV5100 with the four mount screws provided with the battery holder . 3. 3. 3. Using an Anton-Bauer Battery P ack To use an Anton-Bauer battery pack (DIONIC 90, Propack 13/14, T rimpac[...]

4. POWER SUPPL Y E-38 REMAINING B A TTER Y PO WER DISPLA Y Operating Time with Battery P ack When the VF-P1 15B is used as the viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous operating time is as follows: ● Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of the battery , charging conditions and the opera[...]

E-39 5. PREP ARA TIONS 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY [...]

E-40 5. PREP ARA TIONS ● A cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded while the GY -DV5100 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. Loading the Cassette 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 2. Slide the OPEN k[...]

E-41 5. PREP ARA TIONS Unloading the Cassette 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 2. Slide the OPEN knob to the side to open the cassette cover . 3. Press the EJECT button. T ape ejection starts. MEMO: ● It takes a few seconds before the cassette is ejected after the EJECT button is pressed. ● If the cassette is difficult to remove even when perform[...]

E-42 5. PREP ARA TIONS ––– LCD/VF(2/2) ––– TAPE REMAIN ON BATTERY INFO VOLTAGE TC/UB ON AUDIO ON LCD COLOR NORMAL LCD PEAKINGS NORMAL PAGE BACK The LCD monitor ’s orientation, angle, and brightness, etc. can be changed. ■ Opening the LCD monitor Slide the LCD lock and release knob toward the rear section to open the LCD monitor . Gr[...]

E-43 5. PREP ARA TIONS 5-4 Setting, Displaying and Recor ding 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. ● The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and recor[...]

E-44 5. PREP ARA TIONS ––– TIME/DATE ––– DISPLAY ON DISPLAY MODE BARS+CAM DATE REC OFF DISPLAY STYLE DATE+TIME DATE STYLE DD/MM/YY TIME STYLE 24HOUR SEC DISPLAY ON CLOCK ADJUST.. PAGE BACK ––– CLOCK ADJUST ––– DATE(DD/MM/YY) 12/12/02 TIME 09:33 PAGE BACK T ime (Hour:Min) 6. Display the screen for setting the date and time. R[...]

E-45 5. PREP ARA TIONS Date Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen and how to display them are set on the TIME/DA TE menu screen. 1. Display the TIME/DA TE menu screen. 1 Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the T OP MENU screen. 2 Select the TIME/DA TE item on the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen. 2. Set the TIME/DA TE menu screen. ?[...]

E-46 5. PREP ARA TIONS 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 -DV5100 is connected to a power supply , but it gradually discharges while the GY -DV5100 is disconnected from a power supply . The batte[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-47 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-48 3. 3. 2. 1. 1. 1. 12345678 White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Black 1. Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder . 2. Diopter adjustment Rotate the eyepiece focusing ring until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible. 3. Brightness and contrast adjustment When the ambient brightness[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-49 M RET WT A MACRO 4. 6. 5. 3. 1. 7. 8. 10. 2. 6-5 Bac k Focus Adjustment 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. It is easier to adjust back focus when the subjec[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-50 FULL-TIME A UT O WHITE B ALANCE (F A W) The F A W function adjusts the white balance value auto- matically as the lighting condition c hang es. This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera is moved frequently in and out of places under different lighting[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-51 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 A UDIO IN A UDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PU[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-52 00:00:00:00 20 min FAS –3dB FAW I SD FIL1 B F5 .6 48 k 12 .2V STBY 01/02/03 AM 01:23:45 ∞ –26 –20 –15 –11 –7 –3 0dB OVER 6-8 Recor ding Level Adjustment Indicator level (reference) MONITOR EDITSEARCH FILTER STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL[...]

6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING E-53 The audio input during recording, in record-pause or stop mode can be monitored through the monitoring speaker or earphone. ● The monitoring audio is not output from the speaker while the PHONES jack is in use. ● Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR SELECT switch. CH-1 : The [...]

7. SHOOTING OPERA TION E-54 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 A UDIO IN A UDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL OPEN LCD BRIGHT D[...]

E-55 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 8. TALLY lamp 8. To stop recording: Press the VTR trigger button on the unit or on the lens section again. The T ALL Y lamp and REC indicator lamp go out and the unit enters the record-standby mode. When the VTR trigger button is pressed, the unit enters the record-standby mode after rewinding the tape for about 2 second[...]

E-56 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 00:00:00:00 20 min FAS –3dB FAW I SD FIL1 B F5 .6 48 k 12 .2V ED.FWD 01/02/03 AM 01:23:45 7-2 Sear ching f or Recorded Scenes (Edit Sear ch) 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 5[...]

7. SHOOTING OPERA TION E-57 00:00:00:00 20 min STOP 01/02/03 AM 01:23:45 48 k 7-4 Chec king Recorded Contents in Recor d-Standby Mode (Recor ding Check Function) RET button This function is available only when the GY -DV5100 is in the standby mode. In the record-standby mode, approximately 5 seconds of the last recorded portion can be played back. [...]

7. SHOOTING OPERA TION E-58 7-5 HEADER REC Function Item Description ST AR T KEY STOP+VTR: Select this setting to turn ON the HEADER REC function. DISABLE: Select this setting when the HEADER REC function should not operate. TC DA T A Sets the time code value for the point when the HEADER REC operation is completed and the Record-Standby mode is en[...]

7. SHOOTING OPERA TION E-59 ■ How to set the HEADER REC menu screen 1. Display the HEADER REC menu screen. Press the ST A TUS button for 1 second or longer to display the T OP MENU screen. Use the SHUTTER dial to select TC/UB/CLOCK menu → HEADER REC menu, and then press the SHUTTER dial. 2. Setting the HEADER REC menu screen. 1 Select the menu [...]

7. SHOOTING OPERA TION E-60 7-6 Recor ding the Colour Bars 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-[...]

8. PLA YBACK MODE E-61 MEMO: ● The GY -DV5100 can play back the following three types of videocassettes: • DV videocassette • MiniDV videocassette • DVCAM videocassette ● T apes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back. 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 2. Set the unit to the VTR mode. Press the MODE switch upward to turn on the VTR ind[...]

8. PLA YBACK MODE E-62 ■ Press the FF button in the stop mode to fast forward the tape. Press the REW button in the stop mode to rewind the tape. ■ Press the STOP button to stop fast forwarding or rewinding. 8-2 F ast-Forward, Rewind 8-3 Sear ch MONITOR EDITSEARCH FILTER STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS[...]

8. PLA YBACK MODE E-63 ■ During stop, playback or still playback, slow motion playback is effected by pressing the EDIT SEARCH + button. Pressing the EDIT SEARCH – button ef fects reverse slow motion playback. MEMO: ● Playback in FWD direction becomes faster each time the EDIT SEARCH + button is pressed. × 0.1 (SLOW+1) → × 0.2 (SLOW+2) ?[...]

8. PLA YBACK MODE E-64 ––– MENU ––– AUDIO.. LCD/VF.. TC/UB/CLOCK.. OTHERS.. FILE MANAGE.. MENU ALL RESET CANCEL EXIT 8-6 Outputting CH-3, CH-4 Channel A udio The DV format is capable of recording up to 4 channels when the 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency is employed. The GY -DV5100 records audio on the two channels CH-1 and CH-2. (4-ch[...]

9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS E-65 9-1 Connecting a Video Component with D V Connector PHONES DC OUT DC IN DV INT CH-1 CH-2 REAR AUDIO IN T ALL Y Connecting the GY -DV5100 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-qua[...]

9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS E-66 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 1 8 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 LCD B[...]

10. TIME CODE OPERA TION E-67 10-1 Displaying Time Code The GY -DV5100 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 . ● T ime code data cannot be output through the unit’s connectors. OPEN CH-1 A UDIO IN AUDI[...]

10. TIME CODE OPERA TION E-68 FRONT MIC +48V OFF ON OPEN CH-1 AU DIO IN A UDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY COUNTER CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL TC GENE. TC MONITOR SELECT AUDIO LEVEL REAR A UDIO IN CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 MIX CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 LINE MIC +48V [...]

10. TIME CODE OPERA TION E-69 ––– MENU ––– CAMERA OPERATION.. CAMERA PROCESS.. AUDIO.. LCD/VF.. TC/UB/CLOCK.. OTHERS.. FILE MANAGE.. MENU ALL RESET CANCEL EXIT ––– TC/UB/CLOCK ––– TC PRESET 00:00:00:00 EXECUTE UB PRESET 00 00 00 00 EXECUTE UB REC ON HEADER REC.. TIME/DATE.. PAGE BACK ––– TC/UB/CLOCK ––– TC PRESET[...]

10. TIME CODE OPERA TION E-70 The GY -DV5100 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 [...]

E-71 11. MENU SCREENS 11-1 Menu Screen Configuration ––– MENU ––– CAMERA OPERATION.. CAMERA PROCESS.. AUDIO.. LCD/VF.. TC/UB/CLOCK.. OTHERS.. FILE MANAGE.. MENU ALL RESET CANCEL EXIT ––– CAMERA OPERATION ––– SHUTTER STEP FAW NONE GAIN L 0dB GAIN M 9dB GAIN H 18dB SMOOTH TRANS OFF SPOT L/BACK L MIDDLE ASPECT RATIO 4:3 PAGE BA[...]

E-72 11. MENU SCREENS 11-2 Setting Menu Screens 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL[...]

E-73 11. MENU SCREENS 11-3 FILE MANA GE Menu Screen ––– FILE MANAGE ––– LOAD FILE A LOAD CANCEL STORE FILE A STORE CANCEL RESET FILE A RESET CANCEL PAGE BACK The FILE MANAGE menu screen is used to perform the following tasks. ● Storing menu setting contents in two types of files (A, B). When saving menu setting contents that remain mo[...]

E-74 11. MENU SCREENS CAMERA OPERA TION CAMERA PROCESS A UDIO LCD/VF TC/UB/ CLOCK O THERS FILE MANA GE MENU ALL RESET EXIT ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– CANCEL EXECUTE ––––– Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting. ● This [...]

E-75 11. MENU SCREENS 11-5 CAMERA OPERA TION Menu Screen The CAMERA OPERA TION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode. Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting SHUTTER FAW GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H LOLUX GAIN SMOO TH TRANS SPO T L/ BA CK L ASPECT RA TIO PA GE BA CK STEP V ARIABLE NONE A B PRESET –3dB 0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB 15dB 18dB ALC [...]

E-76 11. MENU SCREENS MASTER BLA CK DET AIL DTL. V/H B ALANCE DTL. FREQUENCY NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL MIDDLE 11-6 CAMERA PROCESS MENU Screen Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black. ● To increase the pedestal level .... Increase the number . (UP) ● To decrease the ped[...]

E-77 11. MENU SCREENS SKIN DTL. DETECT V. RESOLUTION WHITE CLIP KNEE POINT AD V ANCED PROCESS PA GE BA CK OFF NORMAL 108% 100% ––––– ––––– Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF . ON :Skin Detail function activated. OFF :Skin Detail function not activated. ☞ See “Using the S[...]

E-78 11. MENU SCREENS Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting CINE MODE COLOR MA TRIX GAMMA FLARE <MASTRE> FLARE <R> FLARE <B> SKIN COLOR ADJUST PA GE BA CK OFF ON OFF ST ANDARD W ARM EXTRA1 EXTRA2 EXTRA3 MAX (5) 4 to NORMAL (0) to –4 MIN (–5) OFF MAX (10) 9 to NORMAL to –9 MIN (–10) ––––– ––––– [...]

E-79 11. MENU SCREENS 11-9 A UDIO Menu Screen Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting TEST T ONE A UDIO MODE A.OUT AT SEARCH CH1 FRONT VR WIND CUT OFF ON 32K 48K OFF ON DISABLE ENABLE OFF FRONT REAR CH1 REAR CH2 ALL OFF 48K ON ENABLE OFF Sets whether or not the audio reference signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) should be output while the [...]

E-80 11. MENU SCREENS Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting A UDIO REF . LEVEL A UDIO SELECT A UDIO MONIT OR PA GE BA CK –20dB –12dB CH1/2 MIX CH3/4 STEREO MIX ––––– –20dB CH1/2 MIX ––––– Sets the reference audio level of the tape (both CH-1 and CH-2). –20dB : Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level. [...]

E-81 11. MENU SCREENS 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 Function V ariation Range Initial Setting ZEBRA F. NO/ IRIS IND. FIL TER SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARK NEXT P A GE PA GE BA [...]

E-82 11. MENU SCREENS 11-10 LCD/VF Menu Screen (Cont’ d) ■ LCD/VF (2/2) Menu Screen BA TTER Y INFO T APE REMAIN TC/UB A UDIO LCD COLOR LCD PEAKING PA GE BA CK VOL T AGE TIME CAP A% OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON MAX (5) 4 to NORMAL to –4 MIN (–5) MAX (5) 4 to NORMAL to –4 MIN (–5) ––––– Selects whether the remaining battery level should[...]

E-83 11. MENU SCREENS 11-11 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen T ime 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 Function V ariation Range Initial Setting TC PRESET UB PRESET UB REC HEADER REC TIME/D A TE PA GE BA CK EXECUTE CANCEL ZERO PRESET EXECUTE CANCEL ZERO PRESET ON O[...]

E-84 11. MENU SCREENS The HEADER REC menu screen is used for settings related to the HEADER REC function. ( ☞ page 58) 11-12 HEADER REC Menu Screen ST ART KEY TC D A T A UB D A T A B ARS TIME BLA CK TIME PA GE BA CK STOP+VTR DISABLE EXECUTE ZERO PRESET CANCEL EXECUTE ZERO PRESET CANCEL 0 SEC to 99 SEC 0 SEC to 99 SEC ––––– Sets whether [...]

E-85 11. MENU SCREENS 11-13 TIME/D A TE Menu Screen Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting DISPLA Y DISPLA Y MODE DA TE REC DISPLA Y STYLE DA TE STYLE TIME STYLE SEC DISPLA Y CLOCK ADJUST PA GE BA CK 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. [...]

E-86 11. MENU SCREENS 11-14 O THERS Menu Screen The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen) ■ O THERS (1/2) Menu Screen Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting OUTPUT CHAR. DV REC TRIGGER LONG P A USE TIME REM FF/REW MODE STEP SLO W MODE NEXT P A GE PA GE BA CK Selects whether characters should be displayed on t[...]

E-87 11. MENU SCREENS ■ O THERS (2/2) Menu Screen ALARM VR LEVEL BA TTERY TYPE FRONT T ALL Y BA CK T ALL Y PA GE BA CK DRUM HOUR OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH 12V 13.2V 14.4V BLINK ON OFF BLINK ON ––––– ––––– Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the alarm sound. The alarm sound is output through the monitoring[...]

E-88 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION ––– CAMERA OPERATION ––– SHUTTER STEP FAW A GAIN L 0dB GAIN M 6dB GAIN H 9dB SMOOTH TRANS OFF SPOT L/BACK L MIDDLE ASPECT RATIO 4:3 PAGE BACK LOLUX GAIN 30dB MONITOR EDITSEARCH FILTER STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE POWER ON OF[...]

E-89 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT OF LENS IRIS ZEBRA P A TTERN DISPLA Y DURING MANU AL ADJUSTMENT 12-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment M RET WT A Iris ring Iris mode switch Temporary auto iris button By setting the switch to ON , oblique stripes (zebra pattern) can be imposed on the viewfinder or LCD areas having luminance levels in [...]

E-90 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-3 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 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 1 8 1 64 CH-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL [...]

E-91 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION Video monitor Band 12-4 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor CAMERA OPERA TION menu screen 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 1 8 1[...]

E-92 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION This switch allows the gain to be boosted when the illumination of the subject is insufficient. The gain should be switched when the brightness is insufficient due to poor lighting conditions. GAIN SWITCHING When the GAIN switch is switched, the newly set gain is displayed for about 3 seconds on the Status ([...]

E-93 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE POWER ON OFF VTR VTR CAM AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX MODE POWER ON OFF VTR VTR CAM 12-6 Switch Setup Accor ding to Illumination and Subject V arious switch settings are performed[...]

E-94 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION The contour emphasis in the skin colour areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth. 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 [...]

E-95 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION FAS 6dB FAW I SD B 12 .2V 01/02/03 01:23:45 ZEBRA A UDIO LEVEL CH-1 OFF ON SKIN AREA AUTO WHITE A CCU FOCUS VTR 5 ZEBRA switch “SD” display ■ Using the Skin Detail Function To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DTL DETECT item on the CAMERA PR[...]

E-96 13. OTHERS The GY -DV5100 displays messages on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and tape and warnings in the case of abnormalities during VCR operation. Also, when remaining tape or battery power becomes small, or in the case of abnormalities during VCR operation, the T[...]

E-97 13. OTHERS ● W arning Indications for VCR Abnormalities Should malfunctions occur during VCR operation, the unit self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose together with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . W arning Error code Error Code Error Details GY-DV5100 Operation Remedy 0201 CONDENSA TION ON DRUM 3200 LOADING [...]

E-98 13. OTHERS ■ Viewfinder W arning Lamps REC BATT ALARM 1. 2. Battery lamp REC/ALARM lamp 1. BA TTERY lamp This red lamp lights red under the following circumstances. Lights red : When the battery voltage becomes too low for the camera to operate. 2. REC/ALARM lamp This lamp lights or blinks green under the following conditions. Lights Green :[...]

E-99 13. OTHERS 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. (GY -DV5101 only) Noise interferes with playback vi[...]

E-100 13. OTHERS The GY -DV5100 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 ST A TUS button for 1 second or longer to display the T OP MENU screen. 3. Rotate the SHUTTER di[...]

E-101 13. OTHERS 13-4 Specifications ■ CAMERA SECTION Image pickup de vices : 1/2-inch interline CCD × 3 Colour separation optical system : F1.4 3-colour separation prism Number of effective pixels : 440,000 pixels ((H) 752 × (V) 582) Colour system :P AL (wide-band R-Y , B-Y encoder) Colour bars : Compliance with EBU colour bar Sync system : In[...]

E-102 13. OTHERS * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 120.5 359 VF ZEBRA A UDIO LEVEL CH-1 OFF ON SKIN AREA AUTO WHITE A CCU FOCUS VTR 5 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 [...]

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