JVC GY-DV5100 manual

GY-DV5100 LWT0230-001A DV CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS * The illustration shows the GY-DV5100 DV Camcorder with the optional lens, viewfinder and Microphone attached. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-DV5100 Serial No. Thank you for purchasing this JVC pr[...]

2 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5. Do not use attachments not recom[...]

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USA AND CANAD A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important o[...]

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 thos[...]

5 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 7-1 Basic Recording Operation ...................................... 54 7-2 Searching for Recorded Scenes (Edit Search) ........ 56 7-3 If the Record-Standby Mode Continues ................... 57 7-4 Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode (Recording Check Function) .......................... 57 7-5 HEADER REC Fun[...]

6 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Precautions for Pr oper Use ● Supply volta ge Make sure that the power is between 1 1 V and 15 V DC. If the power voltage is too low , abnormal color 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 t[...]

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 interrupt[...]

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

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 tape[...]

11 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 8 [A UTO WHITE/ACCU FOCUS] s witch 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. * It [...]

13 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 7 [BLACK] Blac k stretch/blac k compression switch Switches the gain for the dark section of the image. Set to an appropriate position depending on the video signal to be shot. STRETCH : By stretching the signal only for the dark section, contrast in the dark sections of the image is enhanced. NORMAL : Sta[...]

14 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS C [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 o[...]

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 C . ● The sound level is adjusted with the MONITOR sound level button 1 on page 12. The sound from t[...]

17 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS LINE OUT Y/C OUT CH-1 CH-2 MONITOR OUT FRONT MIC IN LENS ewq r 2-3 Left Side Section 3 [CH-1/CH-2 LINE OUT] CH-1/CH-2 line output connector (RCA) Output connector for audio signals. ● Outputs the input audio signal in the Camera mode. ● Outputs the playback audio signal in the VTR mode. ● When a DV s[...]

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 internal [...]

20 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 8 Battery holder Mount Anton-Bauer battery pack here. 9 Battery release lever This release lever is used to detach the battery pack. ☞ See “Attaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack” on page 36. 0 [BREAKER] Breaker button The breaker trips when the power consumption exceeds the capacity . I[...]

21 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder OPEN 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 ■ Status Screens MONITOR EDITSEARCH FILTER STATUS SHUTTER MENU AUTO IRIS BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS FULL A[...]

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 : Blinks [...]

23 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS Setting Condition Contents of Indications When the gain value is changed GAIN –3 dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB. When gain is ALC GAIN ALC When the LOLUX mode is ON/OFF LOLUX ON, LOLUX OFF When the AUT O KNEE is ON/OFF A UTO KNEE ON, AUT O KNEE OFF When the FULL AUT O is ON/OFF FULL A UTO [...]

24 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ● Status 2 This screen displays the camera setup statuses. Event display is not available while this screen is displayed. ● Status 3 This screen only displays date and time, event display and warning indications. * Whether or not date and time should be displayed and the display style are set on the TI[...]

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 VT[...]

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 abno[...]

28 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ■ Auto 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 only) Th[...]

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 th[...]

32 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. 2. 1. 4. When unplugging the cable connector , first remove the lens itself. Then grasp this portion and pull out. Hole Pin 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[...]

34 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT[...]

35 4. POWER SUPPL Y ■ 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 adapter 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 pa[...]

36 4. POWER SUPPL Y 2. 1. 1. To use the NP-1 type battery , remove the Anton-Bauer Battery holder and attach the NP-1 type battery holder to the camera. Use the following battery case. Battery case: SCV2978-002 For details, please consult your JVC authorized dealer . Detaching the Anton-Bauer Battery Holder and Attaching the Battery Case 1. Remove [...]

37 4. POWER SUPPL Y 5. Connect the connector and battery holder connector coming out of the camera. 6. Attach the battery case with the four mount screws B . 5. 6. 6. 8. Black screws A 7. Connector Mount screws B Mount screws B Following connection of the connectors, insert them into the connector compartment. T ake care not to pinch the wires. Thi[...]

38 4. POWER SUPPL Y REMAINING B A TTER Y PO WER DISPLA Y After the remaining battery power warnings appear , the GY -DV5100 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued. Operating Time with Battery Pack When the VF-P1 15B is used as the viewfinder and a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous [...]

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 AU DIO INPUT A UDIO SELECT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 PULL OPEN LCD BRIGHT DISPL[...]

40 5. PREP ARA TIONS Cassette cover Cassette cover OPEN knob Cassette insertion slot ● 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 t[...]

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

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 recorde[...]

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

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. ● [...]

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 battery[...]

47 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 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 PUL[...]

48 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Blue Black Magenta Black Cyan Black White Black White Black 1 2345 6 8 90AB C EF G H I J K 7 D 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. Br[...]

49 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING M RET WT A MACRO 4. 6. 5. 3. 1. 7. 8. 10. 2. 6-5 Back 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 subject i[...]

51 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 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[...]

53 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 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 so[...]

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 ALLY 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 seconds ([...]

57 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 7-3 If the Record-Standb y Mode Continues Setting the time before the tape protection mode is enga ged The time before the tape protection mode is engaged from the record-standby mode can be set to 5 minutes or 3 minutes with the LONG P AUSE TIME item on the OTHERS (1/2) screen menu. When the record-standby mode has contin[...]

58 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 7-5 HEADER REC Function When the VTR trigger button is pressed while the STOP button is pressed, this function first records the color 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 duratio[...]

59 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION ––– HEADER REC ––– START KEY STOP+VTR EXECUTE UB DATA 00 00 00 00 EXECUTE BARS TIME 30SEC BLACK TIME 30SEC TC DATA 00:00:00:00 PAGE BACK HEADER REC ■ 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 TOP MENU screen. Us[...]

60 7. SHOOTING OPERA TION 7-6 Recording the Color Bar s 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 C[...]

61 8. PLA YBACK MODE 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 indic[...]

63 8. PLA YBACK MODE 8-5 V ariab le Slow Pla yback 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[...]

65 9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 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[...]

66 9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 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[...]

67 10. TIME CODE OPERA TION 10-1 Displaying Time Code The GY -DV5100 records SMPTE-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 AU DIO IN AUD IO[...]

68 10. TIME CODE OPERA TION OPEN CH-1 AU DIO IN AUD IO 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 A UDIO IN A UDIO 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 PRST REGEN FREE REC UB[...]

69 10. TIME CODE OPERA TION ––– MENU ––– CAMERA OPERATION.. CAMERA PROCESS.. AUDIO/VIDEO.. 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 DROP/NON DROP DROP TIME/DATE.. PAGE BACK HEADER REC.. ––– TC/UB/CLOCK ––[...]

70 10. TIME CODE OPERA TION 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 tape.[...]

11. MENU SCREENS 71 11-1 Menu Screen Configuration The Menu Screen consists of multiple la yers of menu screens as shown belo w . The menu screen to be set is selected from the T OP MENU in accordance with the function or purpose. The items on the menu screens differ with the Camer a mode and the VTR mode. The contents of set items are stored in th[...]

73 11. MENU SCREENS 11-3 FILE MANA GE Menu Screen 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 more or less fixed, these are stored in A or B. ● Reading out a stored file (A, B, or current settings). ● Resetting m[...]

75 11. MENU SCREENS STEP NONE L: 0dB M: 9dB H: 18dB 30dB OFF MIDDLE 4:3 ––––– SHUTTER FAW GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H LOLUX GAIN SMOOTH TRANS SPOT L/ BA CK L ASPECT RA TIO PA GE BA CK 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[...]

77 11. MENU SCREENS SKIN DTL DETECT V .RESOLUTION WHITE CLIP KNEE POINT ADV ANCED PROCESS PA GE BACK 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 Skin[...]

79 11. MENU SCREENS TEST TONE A UDIO MODE A.OUT AT SEARCH CH1 FRONT VR WIND CUT Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting SKIN COLOR DET . SKIN COLOR RANGE PA GE BA CK Sets whether it is possible to change the color used by the Skin T one Detail function. EXECUTE : Choose this setting to allow detection of the color used by the Skin T one Deta[...]

80 11. MENU SCREENS A UDIO REF . LEVEL A UDIO SELECT A UDIO MONITOR SET UP PA GE BA CK 11-9 A UDIO/VIDEO Men u Screen (Cont’ d) Item Function V ariation Range Initial Setting –20dB –12dB CH1/2 MIX CH3/4 STEREO MIX 0.0% 7.5% ––––– –20dB CH1/2 MIX 7.5% ––––– Sets the reference audio level of the tape (both CH-1 and CH-2). [...]

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 AGE PA GE BA CK [...]

83 11. MENU SCREENS TC PRESET UB PRESET DROP/ NON DROP HEADER REC TIME/DA TE PA GE BA CK 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 EXECUTE CANCEL ZERO PRESET EXECUTE CANCEL ZERO PRESET [...]

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 AR T KEY TC DA T A UB DA T A B ARS TIME BLACK 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 the [...]

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

88 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 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[...]

90 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 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[...]

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 (0,[...]

94 12. FEA TURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION The contour emphasis in the skin color areas of the video signal can be controlled and made to appear gentle and smooth. ––– MENU ––– CAMERA OPERATION.. CAMERA PROCESS.. AUDIO/VIDEO.. LCD/VF.. TC/UB/CLOCK.. OTHERS.. FILE MANAGE.. MENU ALL RESET CANCEL EXIT 12-7 How to Use Skin Detail SKIN COLOR ADJ[...]

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 A[...]

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 follo wing circumstances. Lights red : When the batter y voltage becomes too lo w for the camera to operate. 2. REC/ALARM lamp This lamp lights or blinks green under the f ollowing conditions. Lights Green[...]

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 TOP MENU screen. 3. Rotate the SHUTTER dial [...]

101 13. OTHERS 13-4 Specifications ■ CAMERA SECTION Image pickup devices : 1/2-inch interline CCD × 3 Color separation optical system : F1.4 3-color separation prism Number of effective pixels : 380,000 pixels ((H) 768 × (V) 494) Color system : NTSC (wide-band R-Y , B-Y encoder) Color bars : Compliance with SMPTE color bar Sync system : Interna[...]

102 13. OTHERS * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 120.5 359 VF ZEBRA AUDIO LEVELE 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 ND[...]

GY-DV5100 DV CAMCORDER is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited is a registered trademark in Japan, the U .S.A., the U.K. and many other countries . © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Japan L WT0230-001A ® ® GY-DV5100/GY-DV5101 DV CAMCORDER is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Lim[...]