INTRODUCTION
CONTENTSPrecautions for Proper Use
INTRODUCTIONMANUAL ADJUSTMENTSI Supply voltage
Precautions for Proper Use .............................. 7Manual Focus Adjustment............................... 63Make sure that the power is between 6 V and 12 V DC. If the power voltage is too low, abnormal colour
Routine and Periodical Maintenance ................ 9Using ND Filter................................................ 65and increased noise may occur. Do not exceed 12 V DC in any case, or the unit could be damaged.
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 10Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance)........... 66I Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Videocassette to be Used ............................... 10Manual Iris Adjustment ................................... 68Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0!C to 40!C and a relative humidity of
Condensation .................................................. 11Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ................. 7030% to 80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not
Characteristic CCD Phenomena ..................... 11Manual Gain Adjustment................................. 72only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be
Displaying Zebra Patterns for Adjustment....... 75generated. When storing the GY-DV300 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be �20!C to
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORSManual Adjustment of the Audio60!C.
Right Side Section .......................................... 12Recording Level .......................................... 76I Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Rear Section ................................................... 14Disabling Operation of the Camera-ShakeNoise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colours may be incorrect if the camera is used near
Left Side Section ............................................. 18Compensation Function .............................. 78a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong electromagnetic waves are generated
Front Section ................................................... 20Adjusting the Quality of Camera Image .......... 79by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular
Top Section ..................................................... 21phones.
Indications on LCD Screen andPLAYBACKI If a transceiver or cellular telephone is used closed to the GY-DV300 while the camera-shake
Viewfinder Screen ....................................... 22Playback of Tape............................................. 80compensation function is in use, the camera image may flicker due to the influence of emitted
Blank Search................................................... 81electromagnetic waves.
PREPARATIONSAdjusting the Playback Sound Volume ........... 82I Use of wireless microphone near the camera
Basic System .................................................. 32Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound ........... 83When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording,
Power Supply Preparation............................... 33the tuner could pick up noise.
AC Operation .................................................. 33EXTERNAL COMPONENTSI Avoid using or placing the unit in places;
Battery Pack Operation ................................... 34Connecting a Video Component withY subject to extreme heat or cold;
Attaching an External Microphone (optional) .. 36DV Connector.............................................. 84Y with excessive dirt or dust;
Y with high humidity or moisture;
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATIONMENU SCREENY subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking stove;
Turning the Power ON ..................................... 37MENU Screen Structure ................................. 86Y subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface.
Cassette Loading ............................................ 38Setting Menu Screens..................................... 88Y also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating
LCD Screen Adjustment ................................. 39Contents of Menu Screens ............................. 90equipment.
Adjustment the Viewfinder............................... 40TOP MENU Screen ..................................... 90I Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially when shooting in the rain).
Setting, Displaying and RecordingSYSTEM Menu Screen ............................... 91I Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach.
the Date and Time ....................................... 41DISPLAY Menu Screen ............................... 94In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.
Charging the Built-in Battery ........................... 44CAMERA Menu Screen............................... 96I Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Setting, Displaying and RecordingOPERATION Menu Screen ......................... 98I Setup level (U MODEL)
the Time Code ............................................. 45CLOCK/TC Menu Screen............................ 99The video signal of the unitOs video output is not provided with a setup level when shipped from the
VTR Menu Screen....................................... 99factory. If you want to turn ON the setup level, please set the SET UP item on the SYSTEM menu
SETTINGS BEFORE SHOOTINGscreen to ON.
Shooting Mode (AUTO/MANUAL) Selection ... 47TROUBLESHOOTINGI Optical performance of lens
Audio Input Signal Selection ........................... 49Alarm Indications and Actions ....................... 100Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic
Audio Monitor Selection .................................. 51In case of Difficulty ........................................ 102aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.
Focus Mode Selection..................................... 52I Use the unit in an upright position.
Angle of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out)................. 53OTHERSIf placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate, adversely affecting the tape transport.
Menu Screen Settings..................................... 54Displaying the Hour Meter Display................ 104Depending on the circumstances, the tape may also be damaged.
Specifications ................................................ 105I Vibrations
SHOOTINGColours may fail to appear during VCR playback in locations subjected to vibrations.
Basic Recording Operation ............................. 57I Precautions for transportation
Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search).... 59Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.
If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode .. 60I Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.
Recording the Color Bar ................................. 61I Do not insert other objects than a videocassette in the cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the
Using the AE Function .................................... 62cassette cover when the unit is not to be used for a long period.
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