13. OTHERS
13-2 Troubleshooting
SymptomsRemedy
Power cannot be switched ON.I Is power supply connected correctly?
I Is battery pack recharged?
I 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.
Recording is not possible.I Is the switch on cassette set to OREC �? If it is set to OSAVE �, set it to OREC �.
I The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
While the VTR indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
CAM indicator.
Camera image does not appear on LCDI The Camera mode has not been selected. (The CAM indicator does not light.)
monitor or in viewfinder.While the VTR indicator lights, camera image will not be output. Press the
MODE switch upward to turn on the CAM indicator.
Image shown on LCD monitor or inI Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
viewfinder is dark or blurred.I Is the color temperature conversion filter knob set to 5600K+ND?
I Is the iris closed?
I Is the shutter speed too fast?
I Is the viewfinder cable correctly connected?
Playback does not start when the playI In the Camera mode, is OSTOP � indicated as the VTR operation mode indicator?
button is pressed.When OSTBY � is indicated, press the STOP button to display OSTOP �.
DV signal cannot be input.I The VTR mode has not been selected. (The VTR indicator does not light.)
While the CAM indicator lights, press the MODE switch upward to turn on the
VTR indicator.
Noise interferes with playback video.I Video head may be clogged with dirt. Clean head with the special head cleaning
tape. ( See OPrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning � on page 8.)Tape
Sound is not output during playback.I Is the AUDIO SELECT item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen set to CH3/4.
To output the sound of the recording, set to CH1/2.
Noise appears when playing back a tapeI When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used for recording, this
recorded on another unit.phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.
The transient section between scenes
recorded on other units and those
recorded on the GY-DV5000 may appear
disturbed.
The front sectionOs audio level controlI Is the CH1 FRONT VR item on the AUDIO/VIDEO menu screen set to
doesnOt work.ODISABLE�? If so, set to OENABLE �.
The front sectionOs audio level controlI The front sectionOs audio level control cannot be used to change the audio level
doesnOt change the audio level of theof the sound input to CH2. Use the side sectionOs CH2 audio level control for this
sound input to CH2.purpose.
Remaining battery power display isI The OTHERS (2/2) menu screenOs BATTERY TYPE item may not be set
incorrect.correctly in accordance with the type of battery in use. If the menu item setting is
incorrect, set it correctly using the OTHERS (2/2) menu screenOs item BATTERY
Battery alarm is displayed and the GYTYPE.-
DV5000 enters the non-operating modeI Is the battery old?
even when a fully charged battery is used.
Cassette cannot be ejected after theI The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check the power voltage.
power is turned ON.
Time code or userOs bits data notI Is the TC/UB item on the LCD/VF menu screen set to OFF? If so, set to ON.
displayed.
The date and time are not displayed orI Is the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen set to OFF? Set to ON
recorded.when the data should be displayed and recorded.
To record the data, set the DATE REC item as well.
I Is the date and time setting made?
See OSetting, Displaying and Recording the Date and � on page 41~43.Time
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