Page 1: Instruction Manual
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
Page 3: Safety Precautions
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO...
Page 4 ● 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.
Page 5: Main Features
MAIN FEATURES ● Newly developed built-in 12-bit DSP employed ● Built-in camera-shake compensation function ● Built-in 2.5" color LCD display for high-quality picture ● High quality picture with 400% dynamic range ● Network connection possible (requires ● Compact, lightweight design installation of the optional network pack KA- ●...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Precautions for Proper Use ......7 Manual Focus Adjustment ....... 63 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ....9 Using ND Filter ..........65 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 10 Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance) ... 66 Videocassette to be Used .......
Page 7: Precautions For Proper Use
INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage Make sure that the power is between 6 V and 12 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal colour and increased noise may occur. Do not exceed 12 V DC in any case, or the unit could be damaged. ●...
Page 8 INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use (Cont’d) ● Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cord during recording or playback. Otherwise the tape may be damaged. ● When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.
Page 9: Routine And Periodical Maintenance
For details, playback. see “Displaying the Hour Meter Display” on page 104. For consultations related to the maintenance programming or cost, please contact the person HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED! in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent.
Page 10: Precautions For Use Of Head Cleaning Tape
5 hours every 20 to 30 hours every 5 hours tape Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC videocassette tapes marked with ● Avoid storing a videocassette with unevenly MiniDV for this unit. wound tape, as this may damage the tape.
Page 11: Condensation
Condensation ● If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place ● When condensation occurs in this unit, the “VTR WARNING (DEW)” appears on the LCD screen and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may adhere to the head and the viewfinder screen.
Page 12: Right Side Section
CONTROLS, Right Side Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS CH-1 CH-2 PROFESSINAL AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO 1 FOCUS ring When the AUTO mode is selected for the iris Manual focus ring. adjustment, this dial can be rotated to adjust the Set the FOCUS switch 5 to “MANUAL”...
Page 13 6 [FOCUS PUSH AUTO] Focus push auto B Tally lamp button Pressing this button when the MANUAL mode This lamp lights up red when the GY-DV300 is is selected for the focus adjustment engages in the recording mode. It blinks slowly when the the forced auto focus mode as long as the button battery pack is exhausted and when there is is pressed.
Page 14: Rear Section
CONTROLS, Rear Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS POWER MODE PUSH CAM-B CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 MIC1 MIC2 MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 C [POWER] POWER switch the switch is set to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. When Turn the power ON and OFF with this switch. used in the VTR playback mode, it is set to “VTR”.
Page 15 ● When the AE (Auto Exposure) function is OFF Selections and settings in the menu are performed with the SELECT dial L. and this button is pressed, the condition of the current gain setting is shown on the LCD The normal screen returns when this button is screen or the viewfinder screen for about 3 pressed while the MENU setting screen is seconds.
Page 16 CONTROLS, Rear Section (cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS LCD door storage compartment O [BAR] Color bar/Playback & still button setting mode is displayed for about 3 seconds. ● Pressing this button in the shooting mode When the button is then pressed for 1 second switches the setting between color bar output or more, the white balance adjustment starts.
Page 17 ● Pressing this button simultaneously with the REV button R during stop in the VTR playback mode initiates the blank search mode (for locating the end point of recordings). R [REV] REVERSE/REW button ● Pressing this button in the shooting mode engages playback in reverse direction at normal speed for as long as the button is pressed.
Page 18: Left Side Section
CONTROLS, Left Side Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS MIC 1 IN MIC 2 IN ● When the SETUP item on the SYSTEM [2/2] U [VIDEO OUT] Video output connector (RCA) Output connector for composite video signal. menu screen is set to ON, signals with setup Outputs the input video signal and playback information can be output.
Page 19 The playback sound from the built-in speaker is not output when an earphone is plugged into this jack. Y [DV] DV connector Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with DV connector can be connected here. To record DV signals (IEEE1394 signals) from this connector, the MODE switch H should be set to “VTR”.
Page 20: Front Section
CONTROLS, Front Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS \ Built-in microphone ` [MIC 2] Microphone 2 input connector (XLR- Built-in monaural microphone. ● To use this microphone, set the MIC1 INPUT Connect an external microphone to this SEL item to INT on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu connector.
Page 21: Top Section
CONTROLS, Top Section INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS EJECT VOLUME a ZOOM/Playback sound level adjustment c [ZOOM] Zoom lever lever Lever for zoom operation from the handle top ● This works as the zoom lever in the shooting section. ● In the shooting mode, pressing this lever in mode.
Page 22: Indications On Lcd Screen And Viewfinder Screen
Indications on LCD Screen CONTROLS, and Viewfinder Screen INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS In addition to the E-E picture and the playback picture, the following indications are displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. Status screens (screens for use in checking the current camera settings) Event indications Alarm indications Menu setting screens...
Page 23 Normal display in the shooting mode Item Contents Zoom ratio (Characters, Displayed during zoom operation. The characters indicate the wide- numeric value) angle (W) and telephoto (T) zoom positions. The numeric value indicates the approximate zoom ratio. Time code display Shows the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).
Page 24 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Item Contents Manual focus indication MF: Displayed when manual focusing is enabled (when the FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL). Manual shutter mode Displayed in the manual shutter mode (when the AE item is set to indication OFF on the OPERATION menu screen).
Page 25 Item Contents Shooting mode Indicates whether the shooting mode is AUTO or MANUAL. Å: Displayed when the shooting mode is AUTO (when the MODE item indication is set to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen). ˜: Displayed when the shooting mode is MANUAL (when the MODE item is set to MANUAL on the TOP MENU screen).
Page 26 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Vertically inverted display indications in the shooting mode Remaining battery power indication The remaining battery power is indicated by four different indicators. : Fully charged battery : Remaining battery power is low : No remaining battery power (blinking) VTR operation mode indication...
Page 27 VTR playback mode/IEEE1394 recording mode status indications VOL. P L AY Item Contents Audio playback volume Displayed in the VTR mode. Characters indicate the high and low of indication the playback volume. Time code indication The recorded time code data (hours, minutes, seconds, frames) are shown here in the playback mode.
Page 28 Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS VOL. PLAY Item Contents VTR mode indication Indicates status of VTR operation. (STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT, STBY, FWD, REV, BSRH) DV signal indication DV : Displayed when IEEE1394 signal is recorded from the DV connector.
Page 29 Event Indications When the gain and shutter speed are changed manually, the set condition is displayed for about 3 seconds at the time the change is made. Event display area Event display area Set Condition Contents of Indication When the gain value is changed GAIN –3 dB to 18 dB (1 step) When the LOLUX gain mode is selected LOLUX...
Page 30: Alarm Indications
Indications on LCD Screen and CONTROLS, Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d) INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Alarm indications Alarm indications are displayed under the following circumstances. The warning messages are shown blinking. • When remaining battery power or remaining tape is low. • Improper operation attempted. •...
Page 31: Menu Setting Screen
MENU Setting Screen Used for making a variety of settings. See “MENU MEN U Setting Screen” on page 86. MODE E A R PHON E L V S Y S T EM S E T . . D I S P L AY S E T . . C A ME RA S E T [ C A - M A .
Page 32: Basic System
Basic System PREPARATIONS MICROPHONE IEEE1394 CABLE MIC HOLDER MV-P615 IEEE1394 CABLE VIDEO LIGHT NETWORK PACK KA-DV300 DV CAMCORDER AC ADAPTER/BATTERY TELE CONVERSION LENS CHARGER CH-1 CH-2 PROFESSINAL AUDIO LEVEL AA-P30 ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK...
Page 33: Power Supply Preparation
Power Supply Preparation PREPARATIONS The GY-DV300 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. AC Operation Use the provided AC Adapter/Charger AA-P30 as the AC power supply. The DC INPUT connector on the GY-DV300 accepts power voltage in the range of DC 6V to DC 12V. POWER lamp POWER switch To AC outlet...
Page 34: Battery Pack Operation
Power Supply Preparation (cont’d) PREPARATIONS Battery Pack Operation Use the provided battery pack BN-V428 for battery pack operation. Charging the Battery Pack Before use the battery pack should be charged using AC cord AC outlet the provided AC Adapter/Charger AA-P30. Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter/Charger into an AC outlet.
Page 35: Operating Time With Battery Pack
Battery Pack Operation (Cont’d) Remaining Battery Power Indication The remaining battery power condition can be TALLY lamp checked by the remaining battery power indication on the LCD screen and the TALLY lamp. The battery condition is indicated as shown in the table below.
Page 36 Attaching the Microphone (optional) PREPARATIONS Using the optional KA-A33 microphone holder allows the optional microphone MV-P615U (phantom microphone) to be attached. Mount the microphone holder on the microphone holder attachment base on the handle of the GY- DV300. How to Attach Microphone holder attachment base Handle...
Page 37: Turning The Power On
Turning the Power ON PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION POWER switch MODE switch POWER MODE PUSH CAM-B CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 MIC1 MIC2 MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 Slide the POWER switch to “ON”. Power is now supplied to the unit. The GY-DV300 operation mode when the power is turned ON will differ depending on the setting of the MODE switch as described in the following: MODE Switch...
Page 38: Cassette Loading
Cassette Loading PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Tape window Erasure-prevention switch Cassette holder EJECT VOLUME EJECT switch Videocassette Cassette cover Loading the Cassette Unloading the Cassette Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. In the recording-standby or STOP mode, slide ● To record, slide the switch on the back for use in the EJECT switch to the side and then fully open preventing accidental erasure to the “REC”...
Page 39: Lcd Screen Adjustment
LCD Screen Adjustment PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION The LCD screen’s direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted. Viewing the LCD Screen Slide the LCD lock release lever toward the rear side to open the LCD door. LCD screen LCD door LCD lock release lever Adjusting the Direction and Angle of the LCD Screen...
Page 40: Diopter Adjustment
Adjusting the Viewfinder PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder To facilitate low-angle shooting, the viewfinder can be turned approximately 75° upward. Underside Diopter Adjustment Move the diopter adjustment knob on the underside of the viewfinder until the viewfinder screen image is clearly visible.
Page 41: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Date And Time
Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in rechargeable backup battery, the set date and time data are retained and continue to count even when the power is switched off.
Page 42 Setting, Displaying and Recording the Date and Time (cont’d) PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION 1 Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the item CLOCK/TC menu screen to be set, and then press the SELECT dial. C LOCK T C ●...
Page 43: Displaying The Time And Date On The Screen
Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen is set with the TIME/DATE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen. The display style is selected by setting the DISP STYLE item. Display the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.
Page 44: Charging The Built-In Battery
Charging the Built-in Battery PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION 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-DV300 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually discharges while the GY-DV300 is disconnected from a power supply.
Page 45: Setting, Displaying And Recording The Time Code
Setting, Displaying and Recording the Time Code PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Time code data should be set in the built-in time code generator. User’s bits cannot be set. During recording, the time code is automatically recorded on the tape. When recording starts from the beginning of the tape, recording starts from the set time code. Presetting the Time Code MENU button...
Page 46: Recording The Time Code
Setting, Displaying and Recording the Time Code (cont’d) PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION To zero-set the time code To return to the normal screen, use either of the following methods. 1 Rotate the SELECT dial to align Press the MENU button the cursor with the CLEAR item, and then press the Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item SELECT dial.
Page 47: Shooting Mode (Auto/Manual) Selection
Shooting Mode SETTINGS BEFORE (Auto/Manual) Selection SHOOTING MODE switch MODE CAM-B CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU TOP MENU screen The GY-DV300 is provided with two positions, “CAM-A” and “CAM- B”, for registering mode settings for camera shooting. MEN U Settings made on separate menu screens for camera shooting can MODE E A R PHON E L V be allocated to each of the “CAM-A”...
Page 48 Shooting Mode (Auto/Manual) SETTINGS BEFORE Selection (cont’d) SHOOTING How to Select Either MANUAL or AUTO Shooting Mode MODE switch MODE CAM-B MENU CAM-A button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial TOP MENU screen Set the MODE switch to the “CAM-A” or “CAM-B” position. MEN U MODE Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.
Page 49: Audio Input Signal Selection
SETTINGS BEFORE Audio Input Signal Selection SHOOTING The GY-DV300 is provided with three sources for audio input (i.e., built-in microphone and input connectors MIC 1 and MIC 2 for external microphones). Two channels of sound can be recorded on the tape in digital PCM format. Select for each channel (CH1 and CH2) which sound should be recorded on the channel.
Page 50 SETTINGS BEFORE Audio Input Signal Selection (cont’d) SHOOTING Setting Whether Phantom Microphone Should be used as External Microphone When a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48V DC SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen power supply is connected, set the +48V MIC1 or +48V MIC2 items on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.
Page 51: Audio Monitor Selection
SETTINGS BEFORE Audio Monitor Selection SHOOTING POWER MODE PUSH CAM-B CAM-A GAIN SHUTTER MENU AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 MIC1 MIC2 MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 EARPHONE jack MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 MONITOR switch The audio input in the shooting mode can be monitored through an earphone or headphones connected to the EARPHONE jack.
Page 52: Focus Mode Selection
SETTINGS BEFORE Focus Mode Selection SHOOTING FOCUS AUTO MANU CH-1 CH-2 PROFESSINAL AUDIO LEVEL PUSH AUTO ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO FOCUS switch FOCUS ring The FOCUS switch is used to select whether focus adjustment should take place in the auto mode or the manual mode.
Page 53: Angle Of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out)
SETTINGS BEFORE Angle of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out) SHOOTING Handle ZOOM lever VOLUME ZOOM lever The ZOOM lever is used for zoom-in and zoom-out operations. Zooming can be performed using either the ZOOM lever on the top section of the GY-DV300 or the ZOOM lever on the top of the handle section.
Page 54: Menu Screen Settings
SETTINGS BEFORE Menu Screen Settings SHOOTING The various conditions under which shooting should take place are set on the SYSTEM menu screen. The SYSTEM menu screen consists of two screens. (The SYSTEM menu screen settings must be made regardless of whether the AUTO or MANUAL shooting mode is used.) MODE switch MODE CAM-B...
Page 55 Contents of Settings on the SYSTEM [1/2] Screen Item Contents of Setting MIC1 INPUT SEL Selects whether the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector should be used. INT : Use this setting when the built-in microphone should be used. XLR : Use this setting when a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector should be used.
Page 56 SETTINGS BEFORE Menu Screen Settings (cont’d) SHOOTING Contents of Settings on the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu Screen Item Contents of Setting FADER Sets whether fade is performed when recording is started and stopped. : No fade. BLACK : Fade in from black screen when recording is started; fade out to black screen when recording is stopped.
Page 57: Basic Recording Operation
Basic Recording Operation SHOOTING ZOOM lever Handle REC START /STOP button POWER POWER switch MODE switch MODE CAM-B CAM-A EJECT switch GAIN SHUTTER ZOOM lever Cassette cover REC START/STOP button ● Setting the recording mode This section explains the basic recording procedures when the (AUTO/MANUAL) AUTO mode is selected as the shooting mode.
Page 58 Basic Recording Operation (cont’d) SHOOTING ● ZOOM lever Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view A ZOOM lever is provided in two with the ZOOM lever. positions: one on the top section Adjusting the focus of the unit, and the other on top ●...
Page 59: Viewing The Recorded Scene (Edit Search)
Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search) SHOOTING The recorded scene can be checked and the position for recording the next scene can be searched in the recording-standby mode. FWD button REV button Enter the recording-standby mode Screen indication during edit search To advance the tape in forward direction.
Page 60: If The Unit Is Left In Recording-Standby Mode
If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode SHOOTING When the recording-standby mode has continued for about 30 Setting the time before the tape minutes, the GY-DV300 automatically stops drum rotation in order protection mode is engaged to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode) ●...
Page 61: Recording The Color Bar
Recording the Color Bar SHOOTING BAR button It can be selected whether the camera image should be output or Color bar signal of the built-in whether the color bar of the built-in signal generator should be output signal generator during recording-standby and recording. An SMPTE standard color bar is The color bar is output when the BAR button is pressed while output.
Page 62 Using the AE (Automatic Exposure) Function SHOOTING In addition to the automatic shooting mode, the GY-DV300 also offers the use of the AE (Automatic Exposure) function. The AE function combines the following three functions to automatically adjust the video signal level to their optimum levels. Gain : ALC (Auto Level Control) Shutter Speed : EEI...
Page 63: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual Focus Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS IRIS FOCUS FOCUS AUTO switch MANU PUSH AUTO FOCUS ring In accordance with the conditions under which the subject is recorded, adjust the focus in the manual focus mode. In the auto focus mode, correct focus may be difficult to obtain under the following shooting conditions. ●...
Page 64 Manual Focus Adjustment (Cont’d) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Momentarily Using Auto Focus It is possible to momentarily use the auto focus function while in the manual focus mode. IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO PUSH AUTO FOCUS button Operation ● When the FOCUS switch is set Press the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button.
Page 65: Using Nd Filter
Using ND Filter MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS When the shooting conditions are too bright, the ND-filter can be used to reduce the brightness to an appropriate level. The built-in ND-filter can adjust the brightness to about 1/32 of the original. ND FILTER switch Operation ●...
Page 66: Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance)
Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The auto white balance function of the GY-DV300 automatically makes adjustments to obtain natural tint. However, depending on the shooting conditions or the light source, sometime it may not be possible to obtain natural tint with this function. In this case, the manual white balance adjustment should be used. The result of manual white balance adjustment is stored in one of the GY-DV300’s 3 types of memories.
Page 67: Manual White Balance Adjustment
2. Manual White Balance Adjustment ● White balance adjustment is Set the ND FILTER switch in accordance with the lighting inhibited when PRESET is conditions. s e l e c t e d . T h e c o l o u r Place a white object (white paper, etc.) near the centre of the temperature is fixed at 3200K.
Page 68: Manual Iris Adjustment
Manual Iris Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the iris (lens opening) manually in the following cases. ● For backlight compensation ● When the subject is too bright compared with the background ● When panning quickly from a bright place to a dark place 1.
Page 69: Manual Iris Adjustment
2. Manual Iris Adjustment IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO IRIS dial PUSH AUTO IRIS button Rotate the IRIS dial. The iris value (F-value) can be adjusted from CLOSE to F1.6. Rotating the dial upward opens the iris, and rotating it downward closes the iris.
Page 70: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The shutter speed can be adjusted manually to obtain special effects or when shooting a fast-moving subject. The shutter speed can also be adjusted manually in the variable scanning mode rate for shooting computer monitor screens. 1.
Page 71: Adjusting The Shutter Speed Manually
2. Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually SHUTTER button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial Press the SHUTTER button. ● The currently set shutter speed is shown for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. SHUTTER 1/1000 ● The shutter speed can be set while the shutter speed value is displayed.
Page 72: Manual Gain Adjustment
Manual Gain Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Using the ALC (Auto Level Control) function, the GY-DV300 automatically adjusts the gain (sensitivity) in accordance with the brightness of the subject. However, if the lighting conditions are poor and where the illumination is insufficient, it is possible to adjust the gain manually. 1.
Page 73 2. Adjusting the Gain Manually GAIN button GAIN SHUTTER MENU SELECT dial Press the GAIN button. ● The currently set gain value is shown for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. + 6 d B ●...
Page 74 Manual Gain Adjustment (cont’d) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engaging the LOLUX Mode with the GAIN Button In the auto or manual gain adjustment mode, the LOLUX mode can be entered directly by operating the GAIN button. GAIN button GAIN SHUTTER MENU About the LOLUX mode Operation Used when the brightness is still...
Page 75: Displaying Zebra Patterns For Adjustment
Displaying Zebra Patterns for Adjustment MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Zebra patterns are oblique stripes than can be displayed to indicate very bright areas of the screen. Areas where zebra patterns are indicated are likely to be blurred with white if left unadjusted. The zebra patterns can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the brightness to adjust to the optimal level.
Page 76: Manual Adjustment Of The Audio Recording Level
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The audio recording level can be manually adjusted during shooting. The audio recording level can be adjusted separately for the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. 1. Engaging the Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment Mode MENU button GAIN...
Page 77: Adjusting The Audio Recording Level Manually
2. Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Manually CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO LEVEL controls ● The standard level for recording Turn the AUDIO LEVEL controls. audio on the tape is –12 dB. The audio recording level of CH-1 channel is adjusted with the If a tape recorded on the GY- CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL control, and the CH-2 channel is adjusted DV300 is played back on VCR...
Page 78: Disabling Operation Of The Camera-Shake Compensation Function
Disabling Operation of the Camera- Shake Compensation Function MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS When shooting with the camera under conditions where the camera-shake compensation function is not required, e.g., with the camera mounted on a tripod base, etc., set the function to OFF before shooting. MENU button GAIN...
Page 79: Adjusting The Quality Of Camera Image
Adjusting the Quality of Camera Image MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS The GY-DV300 allows manual adjustment of the image quality of the camera image. By setting the various items on the CAMERA menu screen, you can make adjustments to obtain an image quality suiting your preference.
Page 80: Playback Of Tape
Playback of Tape PLAYBACK The recorded picture can be viewed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The playback sound is not output from the monitoring speaker of the GY-DV300. MODE MODE switch POWER switch CAM-B BAR (f/ w) CAM-A button AW (a)
Page 81: Blank Search
Fast-Forward, Rewind (h) ● Fast-forward and rewind may Press the FWD (g) button in stop mode to fast forward the take longer than normally under tape. Press the REV (h) button in stop mode to rewind the cold conditions. tape. Press the AW (a) button to stop fast forwarding or rewinding.
Page 82: Adjusting The Playback Sound Volume
Adjusting the Playback Sound Volume PLAYBACK AUDIO OUT connector Built-in speaker EARPHONE jack VOLUME ZOOM lever The level of the playback sound can be controlled with the ZOOM Playback audio volume lever on the top section of the GY-DV300. Pressing the lever toward the TELE (+) side raises the playback VOL.
Page 83: Outputting Ch-3/Ch-4 Channel Sound
Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound PLAYBACK 4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz audio sampling. The GY- DV300 records audio on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. When the GY-DV300 is used for playback of tapes with sound recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels on another unit, the PB AUDIO SELECT item on the VTR menu screen must be set.
Page 84: Connecting A Video Component With Dv Connector
Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Connecting the GY-DV300 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-quality sound. REC START/STOP button MODE switch...
Page 85 When using the GY-DV300 as recording unit (dubbing from another videocassette) Date and time data: Data sent Connect the units with the DV cable. from the playback unit is recorded Turn ON both units. Time code: The data generated by the GY-DV300’s time code Set the MODE switch on the GY-DV300 to “VTR”.
Page 86: Menu Screen Structure
MENU Screen Structure (Shooting Mode) MENU SCREEN The MENU consists of multiple layers of menu screens. The following shows the MENU screen structure when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. Separate menu screens are displayed for each position of the MODE switch (“CAM-A”...
Page 87: Menu Screen Structure
MENU Screen Structure (VTR Playback/DV Signal Input Mode) MENU SCREEN The following shows the MENU screen structure when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to “VTR”. VTR menu screen V TR PB A U D I O S E L E C T CH / 2 REM F F / REW MO DE F F / REW...
Page 88: Setting Menu Screens
Setting Menu Screens MENU SCREEN Various settings are made on the menu screens in accordance with the mode of usage of the GY-DV300. In the shooting mode, settings can be made on two separate sets of menus in accordance with the setting of the MODE switch (“CAM-A”...
Page 89 SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen Changing the set value. Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting, and then press E M 1 / 2 ] the SELECT dial. M I C 1 I NP U T S E L W I N D C U T M I C 1 OF F ●...
Page 90: Contents Of Menu Screens
Contents of Menu Screens MENU SCREEN Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode or in the VTR playback mode. The setting values marked with the ● symbol in the explanations of the menu screens are the factory settings. TOP MENU Screen (Shooting Mode) Item Set Value...
Page 91: System Menu Screen
The displayed menu screens of the SYSTEM Menu Screen differ with the shooting mode and the VTR mode. SYSTEM Menu Screen (Shooting mode) In the shooting mode, the SYSTEM Menu Screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen and 2/2 screen). SYSTEM 1/2 screen Item Set Value...
Page 92 Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN SYSTEM Menu Screens (Shooting mode) (Cont’d) Item Set Value Contents LONG PAUSE 3 MIN Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protection mode is ● 30 MIN TIME engaged when the recording-standby mode or still mode continues.
Page 93 SYSTEM Menu Screens (Shooting mode) (Cont’d) Item Set Value Contents NET REMOTE Used when the optional network pack KA-DV300 is mounted. ● ON Selects whether the GY-DV300 should be controlled by external signals. OFF : Not controlled. ON : Controlled SET UP Selects whether the composite video or Y/C separate signal ●...
Page 94: Display Menu Screen
Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN DISPLAY Menu Screen The DISPLAY Menu Screen consists of two screens (1/2 Screen and 2/2 Screen). DISPLAY [1/2] Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents ● OFF ZEBRA Selects whether zebra patterns should be shown on the LCD 70 –...
Page 95 DISPLAY Menu Screen (cont’d) DISPLAY [2/2] Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents ● ON TAPE REMAIN Selects whether the remaining tape time indication should be shown on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. ON : Displayed OFF : Not displayed ●...
Page 96: Camera Menu Screen
Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN CAMERA Menu Screen The CAMERA menu screen can only be set in the shooting mode. The position (“CAM A” or “CAM B”) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name. Item Set Value Contents...
Page 97 CAMERA Menu Screen (Cont’d) Item Set Value Contents ● NORMAL BLACK Selects the gain for the dark section of the image. Set to an STRETCH appropriate position in accordance with the subject. COMPRESS NORMAL : Standard mode. STRETCH : By stretching the signal only for the dark section, contrast in the dark portion of the image is enhanced.
Page 98: Operation Menu Screen
Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d) MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu Screen The OPERATION menu screen can only be set in the manual shooting mode. The position (“CAM A” or “CAM B”) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name. The item values set off by the symbol are the factory settings when the MODE switch is set to CAM-A.
Page 99: Clock/Tc Menu Screen
CLOCK/TC Menu Screen Item Set Value Contents TC PRESET The screen for setting the time code appears when the SELECT dial is pressed. ( See page 45.) CLOCK The screen for setting the date and time appears when the ADJUST SELECT dial is pressed.
Page 100: Alarm Indications And Actions
Alarm Indications and Actions TROUBLESHOOTING The GY-DV300 displays messages in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and tape and warnings in the case of abnormalities during VTR operation on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. The TALLY lamp also blinks when the remaining battery power or tape becomes low.
Page 101: Tally Lamp
“ON” again. In some cases, however, the tape may be damaged. Please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Operation : Operation stops. VTR WARNING The tape is cut. Remedy : Take out the cassette tape.
Page 102: In Case Of Difficulty
In Case of Difficulty TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions Power cannot be switched ON. • Is power supply connected properly? • Is battery pack charged? • Was the power turned ON immediately after being turned OFF? Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ON again once it has been turned OFF.
Page 103 Symptoms Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions Mosaic-type noise appears during • This is a phenomenon caused by the digital characteristics. search. This is not a malfunction. Playback does not start even if the • Is the MODE switch set to “VTR”? playback button is pressed.
Page 104: Displaying The Hour Meter Display
Displaying the Hour Meter Display OTHERS The GY-DV300 indicates the accumulated hours of drum running time by means of the HOUR METER displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder screen. Display of the HOUR METER is selected by the DRUM HOUR item on the VTR menu screen. This is used as yardstick for periodical maintenance.
Page 105: Specifications
Specifications OTHERS CAMERA SECTION Tape speed : 1 8 . 8 1 2 m m / s e c ( S P mode), 12.555 mm/s (LP Image pickup devices: 1/3-inch interline CCD × 3 mode) Color separation optical system : Record/Play time : 60 minutes (With M- F1.6 3-color separation...
Page 106 Specifications (cont’d) OTHERS GENERAL Power consumption : DC7.2 V 14.4 W Mass : Approx. 1.4 kg (without battery) Allowable operating temperatures : 0 °C to 40 °C Allowable operating humidity : 30% to 80% RH Allowable storage temperatures : –20 °C to 60 °C ACCESSORIES Instruction Manual : x 1 Battery Pack...
Page 107 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm) VOLUME EJECT CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL ND FILTER IRIS FOCUS AUTO MANU DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO...
Page 108 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. Printed in Japan © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED LWT0017-001A...

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