INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS DV CAMCORDER DV CAMKORDER CAMESCOPE DV CÁMARA DE VÍDEO DIGITAL VIDEOCAMERA DIGITALE POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING SHOOTING OPERATION GY-DV5100 GY-DV5101 INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES ISTRUZIONI PLAYBACK MODE USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS TIME CODE OPERATION MENU SCREENS FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-DV5100/GY-DV5101 DV Camcorder with the optional lens, viewfinder and Microphone attached. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. LWT0231-001A-H 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 for the GY-DV5100E and GY-DV5101E. The instructions are given in five languages: English from page E-2 to E-102, German from page G-2 to G-102, French from page F-2 to F-102, Spanish from page S-2 to S-102, Italian from page I-2 to I-102. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: residential area (in houses) or rural area commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres urban outdoors In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following length: Port DC IN FRONT AUDIO IN REAR AUDIO IN LINE OUT EARPHONE Cable Exclusive Cable Shielded Twist Pair Cable Shielded Twist Pair Cable Exclusive Cable Cable with earphone Length 5 meters 10 meters 10 meters 10 meters 2 meters Port DC OUT MONITOR OUT Y/C OUT DV Cable Exclusive Cable Coaxial Cable Exclusive Cable Exclusive Cable Length 1 meter 10 meters 10 meters 4.5 meters Caution : Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance. E-2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 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. NOTE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the top frame. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. E-3 This unit is a DV video system format camcorder. Videocassettes marked with the symbol or symbol can be used. 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 those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed. Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors. This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape. Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly. 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. MAIN FEATURES Built-in compatible mechanism for use of both standard-size DV videocassettes and mini-size DV videocassettes Recording/playback can be made to/from Standard DV, Mini DV and DVCAM cassettes in DV format. Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played back (simple playback). Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible. DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Compact, lightweight design Employment of aluminum die-casting has resulted in an operating condition weight as low as approximately 5.6 kg including lens, viewfinder, battery, and cassette. DV high-quality digital format The 4:2:0, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital processing ensures recording and playback with high picture quality. High sound quality based on PCM audio Select of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling or 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling, ensure high-quality digital audio. Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record EBU time code and user's bits. Built-in 2.5" colour LCD display In addition to displaying the camera image and the playback image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications. Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an abnormal condition occurs in the unit. Recording check function for convenient recording review and edit search function. Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-quality picture 1/2" 3-CCD with 440,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of DV high-quality picture. LOLUX for 0.2 lx (F1.4) illumination Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +36 dB gain. This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumination. The gain up value can be selected in the menu. Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris position even in back light conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame. Switch provided for selecting over or under level. Safety Zone indication in viewfinder Two types of safety zone indicator functions provided. Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter operations, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations. Colour temperature conversion filters for 3200K, 5600K, 5600K + 1/8ND, 5600 + 1/64ND provided. Variable scan shutter Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than PAL, such as computer monitor screens. Copes with the range from 50.1 Hz to 2067.8 Hz. DV (i. LINK) connector DV connector (4-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with DV connector, such as a non-linear editing system. 1/2" bayonet type lens Camera output, VCR playback output (composite/YC) possible Built-in colour bar (EBU type) Superior operability with shutter speed and menus selected by dial. E-4 CONTENTS 7. SHOOTING OPERATION INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES ............................................................... 4 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 Precautions for Proper Use ........................................ Routine and Periodical Maintenance ......................... Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape .............. Videocassette to be Used .......................................... Battery Pack to be Used ............................................ Condensation ............................................................. Characteristic CCD Phenomena ................................ 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Basic Recording Operation ...................................... Searching for Recorded Scenes (Edit Search) ........ If the Record-Standby Mode Continues ................... Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Standby Mode (Recording Check Function) .......................... HEADER REC Function ........................................... Recording the Colour Bars ....................................... 54 56 57 57 58 60 8. PLAYBACK MODE 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 Playback Procedure ................................................. Fast-Forward, Rewind .............................................. Search ...................................................................... Blank Search ............................................................ Variable Slow Playback ............................................ Outputting CH-3, CH-4 Channel Audio .................... 61 62 62 62 63 64 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 Front Section ............................................................ Right Side Section .................................................... Left Side Section ...................................................... Top Section .............................................................. Rear Section ............................................................ Indications on the LCD Monitor and in the Viewfinder .......................................................... ZOOM Lens (Optional) ............................................. 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (Optional) .................................. 10 12 17 18 19 21 29 30 APPLICATION 9. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 9-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector .......................................................... 65 10. TIME CODE OPERATION 10-1 Displaying Time Code .............................................. 10-2 Presetting and Recording of Time Code .................. 10-3 Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape ........................................ 10-4 Reproducing Time Codes ......................................... 67 68 70 70 PREPARATIONS 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 Basic System ........................................................... Attaching the Zoom Lens ......................................... Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................... Attaching the Microphone (Provided) ....................... Attaching the Microphone (Optional) ........................ Attaching the Tripod Base (Provided) ...................... 31 32 32 33 33 34 11. MENU SCREENS 11-1 Menu Screen Configuration ..................................... 11-2 Setting Menu Screens .............................................. 11-3 FILE MANAGE Menu Screen ................................... 11-4 TOP MENU Screen .................................................. 11-5 CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen ...................... 11-6 CAMERA PROCESS MENU Screen ....................... 11-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen .............................. 11-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen ............................... 11-9 AUDIO Menu Screen ............................................... 11-10 LCD/VF Menu Screen .............................................. 11-11 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen ................................... 11-12 HEADER REC Menu Screen ................................... 11-13 TIME/DATE Menu Screen ........................................ 11-14 OTHERS Menu Screen ............................................ 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 79 79 81 83 84 85 86 4. POWER SUPPLY 4-1 4-2 AC Operation ........................................................... 35 Battery Pack Operation (Optional) ........................... 35 BASIC OPERATIONS 5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 Turning the Power ON ............................................. Cassette Loading and Unloading ............................. Viewing the LCD Monitor ......................................... Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time .................................................................. Charging the Built-in Battery .................................... 39 40 42 43 46 12. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW) ....................... IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment ................................... Adjusting the Shutter Speed .................................... Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor ..................................................................... 12-5 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment ................................... 12-6 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject .............................................................. 12-7 How to Use Skin Detail ............................................ 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 Camera Settings ................................................ ...