JVC GY-DV500E - Pal Professional Dv Camcorder User manual

DVCAMCORDER
GY-DV500E
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TheProfessional
SolutionToYour
Professional
Demands
TheProfessional
SolutionToYour
Professional
Demands
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Actual size
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The ideal digital acquisition solution for professional ENG, the GY-DV500E DV
camcorder weighs in at less than 5 kg fully loaded yet offers a full set of
professional specs along with high-quality component digital recording on widely
available MiniDV cassettes. With three high-performance 1/2" CCDs for superior,
high-resolution images, a bayonet lens mount, menu dial, and exclusive features
like Super Scene Finder (SSF) all incorporated in a tough, compact diecast
magnesium body, the GY-DV500E is ready to tackle the most demanding
professional applications. And, thanks to built-in DV output and RS-232C
interfaces, this versatile camcorder can easily be integrated into a variety of NLE
and post-production systems. Whether it be corporate, educational, cable and
broadcast productions, or wedding videography, the JVC GY-DV500E offers the
professional solution to your professional demands.
The ideal digital acquisition solution for professional ENG, the GY-DV500E DV
camcorder weighs in at less than 5 kg fully loaded yet offers a full set of
professional specs along with high-quality component digital recording on widely
available MiniDV cassettes. With three high-performance 1/2" CCDs for superior,
high-resolution images, a bayonet lens mount, menu dial, and exclusive features
like Super Scene Finder (SSF) all incorporated in a tough, compact diecast
magnesium body, the GY-DV500E is ready to tackle the most demanding
professional applications. And, thanks to built-in DV output and RS-232C
interfaces, this versatile camcorder can easily be integrated into a variety of NLE
and post-production systems. Whether it be corporate, educational, cable and
broadcast productions, or wedding videography, the JVC GY-DV500E offers the
professional solution to your professional demands.
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Digital Recording
DV recording on a MiniDV tape
The GY-DV500E combines the
convenience and affordability of
MiniDV with the high-quality
camera performance you need
for professional use. Up to 80
minutes* of high-quality 8-bit,
13.5 MHz, 4:2:0 DV component
digital images can be recorded on a single MiniDV tape,
assuring you the high-quality, non-degradable images
you need for top results in post-production editing.
Impressive horizontal resolution of 500 lines is achieved
when signals are played back via DV output.
*with an MDV-80 tape
PCM audio recording
To complement its superior DV pictures, the GY-DV500E
offers outstanding digital PCM sound. You can choose
between two 16-bit 48-kHz channels or two 12-bit 32-
kHz channels with a dynamic range of more than 85 dB.
Professional Specifications
1/2" 3-CCD image pickup To ensure the best possible image
quality, the GY-DV500E
incorporates three 1/2" 440,000
pixel CCDs. Each CCD is
equipped with highly advanced
circuitry which virtually eliminates vertical smear when
shooting bright lights in a dark room. Lag and image
burn are also reduced to indiscernible levels.
14-bit digital signal processor
(DSP)
The GY-DV500E applies JVC’s
new DSP with advanced 14-bit
video processing, which brings
out natural details, eliminates
spot noise, and accurately
reproduces dark areas.
LOLUX 0.75 lux
When activated, the LOLUX mode increases sensitivity
with almost no increase in noise. LOLUX lets you shoot
in low light conditions, so you can capture high-quality
video footage with excellent colour balance at just 0.75
lux illumination.
Connector Connector
NORMAL
LOLUX
Tape running direction
Sub code area
Video area
Audio area
Head
scanning
direction
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Compact mechanism
Thanks to the use of
compact MiniDV
tapes, we were able
to develop a small,
lightweight, robust,
professional
mechanism.
Weighs only 5 kg or
less when fully
loaded
Because it uses MiniDV tapes,
the GY-DV500E is able to pack
a lot of performance into a very
compact body that weighs only 5 kg
including lens, viewfinder, battery pack
and tape. Use of a DC-DC power
supply trims the unit’s dimensions still
further.
Diecast magnesium body
The diecast magnesium body also contributes to this
unit’s reduced weight and offers improved rigidity and
durability. It’s built to perform in the not-so-gentle world
of professional image acquisition.
Low power consumption
The main unit only consumes 20
watts or less, making a
heavy and cumbersome
large-capacity
battery pack
unnecessary.
Functions and switch layout
for “Real” professionals
In addition to the Full Auto
Shooting mode — ideal
for beginners and
emergency situations, the
GY-DV500E is equipped
with an array of pro-level
functions that provide
professionals with the
creative flexibility they
need. These include
Continuous Auto Black
(CAB), Automatic Level
Control (ALC), Black
Stretch/Compress, etc. The GY-DV500E’s switches have
also been arranged in the way that most professionals
are accustomed to, making operation more intuitive,
precise, easy, and error-free. Since you won’t have to
“re-learn” how to use this camcorder all over again, the
GY-DV500E is the ideal camera for any assignment.
1/2" bayonet lens mount The GY-DV500U uses a
standard professional 1/2"
bayonet lens mount, making it
compatible with the widest
selection of broadcast and
professional lenses. No
adapters, no hidden costs. Just
a smart way to tap the rich
infrastructure of interchangeable
professional lenses.
Balanced, reliable design
The weight is carefully balanced for ease of use in an
ENG environment and the mechanism has been
specially designed to assure the reliable and stable
shooting performance that professionals need.
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Maximum system flexibility
The GY-DV500E is equipped with a DV output. This
allows lossless digital video and audio transfers to any
DV equipped device such as non-linear editing systems
or DV recorders. Basic control of the GY-DV500E is also
available via the DV connector or an RS-232C port,
making the GY-DV500E ideal not only for shooting, but
also as a spooler/player in a non-linear or linear editing
system.
Viewfinder status display
The viewfinder
status display uses
characters and menus to display selected information in
the viewfinder, including various events, camera setting
status, recorder operation, and selected setup
parameters.
Convenient menu dial
A built-in menu dial lets you quickly and easily navigate
through the viewfinder menu, as well as set the shutter
speed.
Easy tape availability
MiniDV tapes are readily available and
inexpensive because the tape is the same
MiniDV tape as that used for consumer
products. You’ll be able to get fresh tapes
whenever you need them, wherever you
are.
Space saving
With dimensions of 66 x 48 x 12.2 mm,
MiniDV cassettes are only a tiny fraction of
the size of other video cassettes, so they
take up less space in your tape library and
in your travel pack.
unit: mm
188
66
104
48
12.2
25
BR-DV600
GY-DV500
DV interface
NLE
RS-232C port DV output
SCENE FILE A
WHITE BAL A
FILTER 3. 2K
SHUTTER 1/ 1000
GAIN 6dB
IRIS LEVEL NORMAL
IRIS DETECT NORMAL
FULL AUTO OFF
REC TIME >60
MENU
SCENE FILE A
DETAIL :NORMAL
MASTER BLACK :NORMAL
IRIS :NORMAL
V. RESOLUTION :NORMAL
BACK TALLY :ON
F NO. DISPLAY :ON
AUDIO DISPLAY :ON
SAFETY ZONE :OFF
OPERATION
SCENE FILE A
FAW : NONE
GAIN L : 0dB
GAIN M : 6dB
GAIN H : 9dB
SMOOTH TRANS : OFF
REC TIME : REMAIN
ZEBRA : 70 --- 80%
LENS TRIGGER : MOMENTARY
CAM MIC 48V : ON
MiniDV cassette
S-VHS cassette
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Recording at the
beginning of a tape
Data transmission from
the BR-DV600E to the
NLE system.
Only required scene
data is acquired in the
NLE system.
Addresses are stored in
the GY-DV500E’s
EEPROM memory.
BR-DV600E
Video/audio acquisition
BR-DV600E
ENG
GY-DV500E
Data transmission
RS-232C
VIDEO/AUDIO
MiniDV TAPE
NLE
NLE
Super Scene Finder (SSF
TM
)
A JVC exclusive, Super Scene Finder lets you log scenes
automatically or manually in the field, and mark which scenes
are good. This dramatically speeds up the transfer process and
saves disk space, because now you can digitize only those
scenes which you need for editing. The scene data is written
directly onto the MiniDV tape itself, eliminating the need for
special higher priced cassettes with memory chips. Up to 119
scenes can be marked per cassette. In addition, scene data
from the last 6 cassettes is held in the camcorder’s memory,
allowing the data to be downloaded via the RS-232C to a PC
to create a log file or EDL file at a later time.
And since this system is fully internalized, it doesn’t require any
additional investment in order to use it.
Functions for Professionals
n
Full auto shooting for one-touch automatic operation
n Full manual operation for “Real” professional
n Back tally lamp for letting talent behind the camcorder know you are shooting
n Precision “accu-focus” mode for easy, precise lens focus
n Continuous auto black (CAB)
n Automatic level control (ALC) for continuous automatic control of gain
n Back-lit LCD display for VTR menu and status indications
n Tape/battery remaining indicator
n Variable scan view for shooting computer screens
n Sync lock mode for multi-camera shooting
n Black stretch/compress for enhancing or suppressing shadow areas
n Adjustable gamma for adjusting the “feel” of the picture according to taste
n Adjustable detail frequency for setting picture sharpness for a bolder or finer look
n Time code reader/generator
n Built-in phantom microphone power
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Specifications
Printed in Japan
KCS-8354 CEDV500EUN9910
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
n The Hachioji Plant of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd., has received ISO14001 Certification
under the global standard for environmental management.
General
Power requirement: DC 10.5 V to 17 V
Power consumption: Approx. 20 W
Dimensions: 275 (W) x 245 (H) x 130 (D) mm
Weight: 5 kg including viewfinder, battery, microphone and
tape
Temperature
Operating: 0° C to 40° C
Storage: -20° C to 60° C
Humidity
Operating: 30% to 80% RH
Storage: 85% RH or less
Camera section
Image pickup device: 1/2" interline-transfer CCDs
Colour separation optical system: F1.4, 3-colour separation
prism
Number of effective pixels: 440,000 (752 (H) x 582 (V))
Colour system: PAL (R-Y, B-Y encoder)
Colour bars: EBU type
Sync system: Internal sync, external sync (VBS)
Lens mount: 1/2" bayonet system
Optical filter: 3200K, 5600K, 5600K + 1/64ND
Sensitivity: F11, 2000 lux
Resolution: 800 lines at camera, 500 lines via monitor output
S/N: 62 dB
Gain: -3, 0, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, variable gain in ALC and LOLUX
Minimum illumination: 0.75 lux with F1.4, LOLUX
Registration: 0.05% or less (excluding lens distortion)
Detail correction: Horizontal and vertical dual-edged
Electronic shutter variable range:
Standard value: 50 Hz
Fixed values: 120, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 Hz
Variable scan: 50.1 to 2067.8 Hz
VTR section
Format: DV 4:2:0 format
Signal format: PAL
Usable tape: MiniDV tape
Tape speed: 18.831 mm/sec. (SP mode)
Record/play time: 80 minutes or more (with an MDV-80 tape)
FF/rewind time: Within 120 sec. (with an MDV-60 tape)
[Video]
Video signal recording format: 8-bit, 13.5 MHz, 4:2:0
component recording
S/N: 54 dB
Resolution: 500 TVL
[Audio]
Audio signal recording format: 16-bit, 48 kHz or 12-bit, 32 kHz
PCM for 2 channels
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (16-bit), 20 Hz to 14.5
kHz (12-bit)
[Connectors]
Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC) (composite video
signal)
Y/C output: Y/C signal, 4-pin, 75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio inputs (AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2)
MIC: -60 dBs, low impedance (XLR), balanced
LINE: +4 dBs, 10 kohms, balanced
Line outputs (LINE 1, LINE 2): -6 ± 1 dBs, low impedance
(RCA), unbalanced
Sync in: BNC
Test out: BNC (composite video, 75 ohms, unbalanced)
DV interface: 4-pin
RS-232C interface: Mini DIN 6-pin
Earphone: Mini jack
DC output (for wireless mic power): 4-pin (DC 17 V, 300 mA)
Accessories
Instruction manual
Microphone
Options-----A wide range of options are available to expand the flexibility of this camcorder.
275
130
245
Dimensions
(UNIT: mm)
VF-P115BE
1.5" viewfinder
VF-P116E
1.5" viewfinder
HZ-FM15U
Manual focus control for
Canon lens
AA-P250E
AC power adapter/charger
AA-G10E
AC adapter/battery charger
NB-G1
Ni-Cd battery (2.2 Ah)
NP-1 type batteries CB-P27U
Carrying case
TP-P300U
Tripod
KA-A50U
Microphone holder
S14 x 7.3B12U
14:1 power zoom lens
S19 x 6.5B12U
19:1 power zoom lens
YH14 x 7.3K12U
14:1 power zoom lens
YH18 x 6.7K12U
18:1 power zoom lens
DISTRIBUTED BY
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
(Fujinon)
(For attachment,
the KA-A40U adapter
is required.)
(For attachment,
the KA-A50U adapter
is required.)
(Canon)
MV-P615U
Monaural microphone with
XLR connector
BH-P27U
Battery holder
VF-P400U
4" studio viewfinder
HZ-FM13U Manual focus control for
Fujinon lens
(excluding S14 lens)
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