User manual JVC GY-DV5100

[. . . ] 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] It is easier to adjust back focus when the subject is more than 3 meters from the camera. The optimal subject for this adjustment is a Siemens star chart. RET M A W T 1. MACRO 1. If the illumination is too strong, reduce it or move to a darker place. 4. Turn the zoom lever until the lens is at the maximum telephoto position. 2. 7. View the same subject and adjust the back focus ring for the best possible focus. 9. about three times for fine adjustment until the subject remains in focus in both the telephoto position and the wide-angle position. 10. Tighten the back focus ring retaining knob to secure the ring. MEMO: ACCU FOCUS can also be used in the above step 3. Siemens star chart E-49 6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING 6-6 White Balance Adjustment Since the colour of light (colour temperature) varies depending on the light source, it is necessary to re-adjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes. Note: When a subject illuminated by a halogen lamp with a colour temperature of 3, 200K is shot while the colour temperature conversion filter setting is set to 5, 600K, 5, 600K+1/8 ND, or 5, 600K+1/64 ND, a proper white balance adjustment and (FAW) Full Time Auto White balance may not be accomplishable. In this case, change the colour temperature conversion filter setting to 3, 200K and then carry out the white balance adjustment and (FAW) again. Do not adjust using any highly reflective objects, such as metal, etc. , as this may result in improper white balance adjustment. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2. FILTER knob Two kinds of white balance adjustment results can be stored in memories AUTO A and AUTO B. Place a white object near the centre of the screen under the same lighting conditions as the target subject and zoom in to fill the screen with white. 5. Tilt the AUTO WHT. /ACCU FOCUS switch upward (to AUTO WHITE) once and release it. "AUTO WHITE A, B OPERATION" is displayed in the viewfinder while the auto white balance adjustment circuit operates. When correct white balance is obtained, the approximate colour temperature is displayed together with "AUTO WHITE A, B OK" for about 5 seconds. Error messages AUTO WHITE A OPERATION AUTO WHITE A OK <3200K> During operation Result message AUTO WHITE A NG:OBJECT AUTO WHITE A ERROR:LOW LIGHT If the adjustment ends abnormally, an error message, as described below, blinks for about 5 seconds. NG: OBJECT (Improper object) Displayed when there is not enough white colour on an object or the colour temperature is not suitable. Replace the colour temperature conversion filter or use another white object and re-adjust the white balance. ERROR: LOW LIGHT (Insufficient illumination) Displayed when the illumination is dim. ERROR: OVER LIGHT (Excessive illumination) Displayed when the light is excessively bright. Decrease the illumination and then re-adjust the white balance. Improper object Insufficient illumination AUTO WHITE A ERROR:OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination FULL-TIME AUTO WHITE BALANCE (FAW) The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as the lighting condition changes. 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 conditions. Setting procedure The FAW function can be activated with the FAW item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen. [. . . ] The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on the GY-DV5100 may appear disturbed. The front section's audio level control doesn't change the audio level of the sound input to CH2. Battery alarm is displayed and the GY-DV5100 enters the non-operating mode even when a fully charged battery is used. Is the CH1 FRONT VR item on the AUDIO menu screen set to "DISABLE"? [. . . ]