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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.
● Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use the unit within the allowable temperature range of 0
°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of
30% to 80%. Using the unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not
only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be
generated. When storing the GY-DV300 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be
–20°C to
60°C.
● Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colours may be incorrect if the camera is used near
a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong electromagnetic waves are generated
by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular
phones.
● If a transceiver or cellular telephone is used closed to the GY-DV300 while the camera-shake
compensation function is in use, the camera image may flicker due to the influence of emitted
electromagnetic waves.
● Use of wireless microphone near the camera
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording,
the tuner could pick up noise.
● Avoid using or placing the unit in places;
• subject to extreme heat or cold;
• with excessive dirt or dust;
• with high humidity or moisture;
• subject to smoke or vapour such as near a cooking stove;
• subject to strong vibrations or on an unstable surface.
• also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating
equipment.
● Protect the unit from being splashed with water (especially when shooting in the rain).
● Protect the unit from being wet when shooting on a beach.
In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.
● Protect the unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
● Setup level (U MODEL)
The video signal of the unit
’
s video output is not provided with a setup level when shipped from the
factory. If you want to turn ON the setup level, please set the SET UP item on the SYSTEM menu
screen to ON.
● Optical performance of lens
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic
aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.
● Use the unit in an upright position.
If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate, adversely affecting the tape transport.
Depending on the circumstances, the tape may also be damaged.
● Vibrations
Colours may fail to appear during VCR playback in locations subjected to vibrations.
● Precautions for transportation
Do not drop or hit the unit against a hard object.
● Remove the videocassette before transporting the unit.
● Do not insert other objects than a videocassette in the cassette insertion slot. Be sure to close the
cassette cover when the unit is not to be used for a long period.
INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Precautions for Proper Use.............................. 7
Routine and Periodical Maintenance ................ 9
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 10
Videocassette to be Used ............................... 10
Condensation .................................................. 11
Characteristic CCD Phenomena..................... 11
CONTROLS, INDICA T ORS AND CONNECTORS
Right Side Section .......................................... 12
Rear Section ................................................... 14
Left Side Section ............................................. 18
Front Section ................................................... 20
Top Section ..................................................... 21
Indications on LCD Screen and
Viewfinder Screen ....................................... 22
PREPARATIONS
Basic System .................................................. 32
Power Supply Preparation............................... 33
AC Operation .................................................. 33
Battery Pack Operation ................................... 34
Attaching an External Microphone (optional) .. 36
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Turning the Power ON..................................... 37
Cassette Loading ............................................ 38
LCD Screen Adjustment ................................. 39
Adjustment the Viewfinder............................... 40
Setting, Displaying and Recording
the Date and Time....................................... 41
Charging the Built-in Battery ........................... 44
Setting, Displaying and Recording
the Time Code............................................. 45
SETTINGS BEFORE SHOOTING
Shooting Mode (AUTO/MANUAL) Selection ... 47
Audio Input Signal Selection ........................... 49
Audio Monitor Selection .................................. 51
Focus Mode Selection..................................... 52
Angle of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out)................. 53
Menu Screen Settings..................................... 54
SHOOTING
Basic Recording Operation ............................. 57
Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search).... 59
If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode .. 60
Recording the Color Bar ................................. 61
Using the AE Function .................................... 62
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
Manual Focus Adjustment............................... 63
Using ND Filter................................................ 65
Obtaining Natural Tint (White Balance)........... 66
Manual Iris Adjustment ................................... 68
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ................. 70
Manual Gain Adjustment................................. 72
Displaying Zebra Patterns for Adjustment....... 75
Manual Adjustment of the Audio
Recording Level .......................................... 76
Disabling Operation of the Camera-Shake
Compensation Function .............................. 78
Adjusting the Quality of Camera Image .......... 79
PLAYBACK
Playback of Tape............................................. 80
Blank Search................................................... 81
Adjusting the Playback Sound Volume ........... 82
Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound........... 83
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Connecting a Video Component with
DV Connector.............................................. 84
MENU SCREEN
MENU Screen Structure ................................. 86
Setting Menu Screens..................................... 88
Contents of Menu Screens ............................. 90
TOP MENU Screen ..................................... 90
SYSTEM Menu Screen ............................... 91
DISPLAY Menu Screen............................... 94
CAMERA Menu Screen............................... 96
OPERATION Menu Screen......................... 98
CLOCK/TC Menu Screen............................ 99
VTR Menu Screen....................................... 99
TROUBLESHOOTING
Alarm Indications and Actions....................... 100
In case of Difficulty ........................................ 102
OTHERS
Displaying the Hour Meter Display................ 104
Specifications ................................................ 105